3.4.E Embedding Curtain Walls in Other Walls

Workflow

Demo

Practice Exercise (Optional)

Download Practice File: Starting Point

  1. Locate the two Generic Wall - 6" Wood walls on the backside (west) of the building.
  2. For each wall, embed a Curtain Wall 1 with a base offset of 3' (from level 2) and a top offset of 2' (below roof level) into the Generic Wall - 6" Wood wall.

Tip: If the wall doesn't automatically embed, try using the cut tool. First select the wall that will be cut (Generic Wall - 6" Wood) and then select the wall with which to cut (Curtain Wall 1).

When you have completed this exercise, your model should look like this:

Download File: Ending Point