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Bobby Parker

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Align Siding
« on: December 04, 2024, 02:10:34 AM »
How do I align my siding?


Michal Karmazín

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Re: Align Siding
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2024, 10:15:24 AM »
Hi Bobby,

As mentioned in this closely related post:

"If you need precise placement, it's better not to use the "Extend X/Y  Size to Area" option. Instead, you can manually position it where you need and then apply the clipping operation separately. To do so:
  • Enter a value in Properties > Geometry X Size and Y Size to create an array large enough to cover the area.
  • Move the RC object over the clipping spline so tiles are positioned where you would like them.
  • Select the clipping spline from the scene to update the clipping operation."
I hope that helps.

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Bobby Parker

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Re: Align Siding
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2024, 06:52:57 PM »
I am not sure what you mean. Where are the properties? The only place that seems to work is here (see attached). When I adjust the Z, which would make sense, the siding moves in the wrong direction (out). I have been using Railclone siding for years, and I don't recall this being an issue.


Bobby Parker

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Re: Align Siding
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2024, 09:31:18 PM »
I don't know of a way to place the siding first and then pick a spline. Can you post a screen record?

Michal Karmazín

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Re: Align Siding
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2024, 10:08:16 AM »
When using a macro, you should "open" the Cladding macro (right-click >  Macro > Edit) and disable the Array 2S > General >  Clipping Area > Extend X/Y Size to Area feature. Then adjust X & Y Size values and move the origin of the RC object where needed. I hope that helps.

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Re: Align Siding
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2024, 07:18:03 PM »
Got it, thanks!