Kohler Plumbing Fixtures

[Hogfan40]

Is there a plumbing fixture 2d list where i can put on the floor plans? I have HD Suite Version 9.0. I also downloaded the 2d and the 3d .dwg and the dfx. from kohler but cant figure out how to import these files etiher. Any help would be great. Thanks

[David J. Potter]

HD Suite 9 does not import dxf or dwg data at all.

You can import 3D symbol data ("File - Import - Import 3D Symbol") in ".obj, .3ds and .skp" file formats.

Ready to hand plumbing symbols are located in the Library Browser and these are programmed to show in plan views (2D) and in camera views (3D).

I am sorry I cannot help with what you want to do, I can only tell you the limitations you have.

DJP

[Katalyst777]

Actually, Kohler stuff can be imported into Suite (version 8 and newer) and Architectural Home Designer as well, since most of their stuff is up on Google's free 3D Warehouse in the .skp file format - http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehou...19116839389907

Article Number 888: How to import a 3D symbol from an outside source

[dwoodall]

That is true. However, when I import a sink, for example, and put it in a cabinet the counter top extends through the sink.

You also have to set the height manually (not that big a deal), but it doesn't seem to understand that the counter top does not extend through the sink.

I suspect this has something to do with the way the Kohler model was created. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance,
Doug

[Dean Miller]

I suspect this has something to do with the way the Kohler model was created. Any ideas?

Symbol specification (inserts into counter top) is only available in the chief architect program.

Dean

[CDS]

Doug
You can group (and resize) cabinets in such a way as to create
a hole for your sink.

Sketchup objects don't have the programed "intelligence" of
CA objects (which is basically what Dean was referring to).

You'll run into the same problem with Sketchup
doors and windows, etc.

[Katalyst777]

In Architectural Home Designer, and Home Designer Pro, you can use the Custom Countertop tool and edit it to create an opening in which to place the sink, but in Suite, Doug's posted the best option with using multiple cabinets.

[Andrea-w]

I have downloaded a Kohler sink 3D from their site (dxf file) and am trying to drop it into my sink base cabinet. It is showing up but the countertop is running thru it - is there a way to make the counter cut-out around the sink? I have tried making the sink higher and that does not help. Anyone offer some advice?

[Katalyst777]

Andrea-w - Since you have Pro, you can convert the countertop for your base cabinets in to a Custom Countertop and shape it around the sink.

[Andrea-w]

Thank you!

[s2ktaxi]

thanks for asking and answering. This helped with my Kohler Prologue sink