Windows

The Wall Elements group includes two types of windows which can be inserted into a Wall.

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1.Switch to the Room group, Insert tab and click on the arrow circled in red in the image on the left. The best projection to use for these insertions is Top.

2.Clicking on the arrow opens a menu (see here) offering different windows to be selected with a click of the mouse.

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3.The Window selected must now be inserted into a Wall. To do this, move the mouse onto the desired Wall and click where you wish to insert the Window.
The left-hand shot is of a double Window which has just been inserted into a Wall.

To insert yet another Wall element, simply press the F2 function key.

Whether dimensions and interactors are visible will always depend on the projection selected. The Height of a Window can, for example, not be set in the Top view by entering values or using an interactor.

Edit windows

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There are many ways of editing windows. The left-hand screenshot shows only those which are made available by the Property Editor. The table below lists and describes all the properties as well as the procedure for changing each one.

Properties of windows	Description	Can be edited by means of
Height	Height of Window. Any fanlight will make no difference to the overall Height.	Dimension figure on the object, Property Editor, Interactor
Width	Width of Window	Dimension figure on the object, Property Editor, Interactors
Parapet	Distance of Window from the lower edge of Wall	Dimension figure on the object, Property Editor
Position	Alteration of position of Window on Wall.	Interactor
Lateral distance from neighboring objects	Distance from other Wall Elements or from end of Wall.	Dimension figure on the object
Segments	It is possible to set the number of segments of which the Window is to be composed. For each segment, the place where the handle is to be fixed can be set.	Property Editor
Top Light	If a fanlight has been enabled, its Height and the position of its handle for opening can be edited. Fanlights have no effect on the overall height of the Window.	Property Editor
Vertical opening option	Vertical opening direction of Window.	Interactor
Horizontal opening option	Horizontal opening direction of Window.	Interactor
Sill	Sills can be added to windows. An overhang at the front and/or side can be added.	Property Editor
Name	A name can be given to each Window.	Property Editor