AVAproject Tip: Bypass, Bifold, and Communicating Doors

In addition to traditional opening types, AVAproject also supports specialized applications such as Bypass, Bifold, and Communicating doors. All three are easy to set up and make otherwise complicated door configurations a lot more straightforward.

The Handing Column in the AVAproject Openings Schedule Bypass Doors Bypass doors are assigned in the Openings schedule, using the Handing Column, and by selecting the "Bypass" option. The "Bypass" option will only be available if the selected opening is a Paired Opening, with no left or right hand variations. Bifold Doors Bifold doors are assigned in the same way as Bypass doors, by selecting the option within the Handing column. Communicating Doors As with the other doors, if there is no elevation attached, communicating doors can be selected in the Handings column.

If an elevation is attached to any of these openings, then the elevation must be opened in AVAcad by selecting the elevation and clicking the AVAcad button in the toolbar. In AVAcad, select the door, then open the Handing drop-down from the bottom toolbar, and select your preferred handing. The Handing Drop-Down in the AVAcad bottom toolbar When any of these opening types have been selected, AVAproject automatically makes the necessary adjustments to the frame components. Cased-open material is specified for bypass and bifold frames, and communicating doors receive double rabbet profiles accommodating thicknesses. These changes are reflected on Material Lists, Shop Drawings, Submittal packages and other related reports.

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