Modify Exterior Wall

Module(s): Special: Walls, Openings, Components

You can use Modify Exterior Wall to change the settings, attributes and orientation of construction layers in exterior walls (with a closed geometric outline) in a single operation. The system will automatically detect the exterior wall in the model. This tool is particularly useful for converting single-tier walls to walls with multiple construction layers.

Note: The openings in the wall (doors, windows but not corner windows) are automatically integrated and updated in the changed exterior wall.
Note, however, that elements such as facing etc. in multiple construction layers are lost during this process.
They can be reentered using entry-based modification without having to redraw the windows.

Note: If corner windows are found in the exterior wall, they are deleted after the system has displayed a relevant message.

To modify an exterior wall polyline

1. Click Modify Exterior Wall (How).
   

   Activate Modify Exterior Wall in one of the following ways

   • Menu bar: Modify Architecture Special: Walls, Openings, Components

   • Palette: Tools Modify area in the following module(s):

   Special: Walls, Openings, Components

2. The following options are available for defining the parameters of the exterior wall in the Modify Exterior Wall dialog box:
   • Enter the number of construction layers in the Setup area.
   • In the Edge to retain area specify which of the two sides of the wall is not to be modified
   • In the Wall setup area define the sequence in which the individual construction layers are to be designed:
     With Inner -> Outer construction layer 1 is on the inside edge of the exterior wall, followed by layer 2, 3 etc.
   • Define all the other parameters and the height of each active wall type.
     In the Settings area you can switch between the individual construction layers in the wall.
3. Click OK to confirm your entries.
4. Click one of the exterior walls to be modified.

   The outline of the exterior wall found is displayed in the selection color on screen.

5. Right click in the workspace to perform the operation.

Note: Information on entering and modifying exterior walls is provided in Modifying exterior walls.