Windows

The Wall Elements group includes windows, which can be inserted into a wall.

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1.Switch to the Room group, Start 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.

4.The left-hand shot is of an arched double Window which has 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.

Editing a Window

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, Properties Editor, Interactor
Width	Width of window	Dimension figure on the object, Properties Editor, Interactors
Parapet	Distance of window from the lower edge of wall	Dimension figure on the object, Properties Editor
Center Offset	Relocation of center axis	Properties Editor
Rooflight	Window in roof of a building. Is set automatically while inserting window in Pitched Roof	Properties Editor
Jamb	Adds a bevelled jamb to a rooflight	Properties Editor
Arched	The window includes a rounded arch	Properties Editor
Arch Rise	Sets the height of the arch for a window of this kind	Properties 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.	Properties Editor
Transom Light	If a fanlight has been enabled, its Height, its form, and number of segments and the position of its handle for opening can be edited. Fanlights have no effect on the overall height of the window.	Properties Editor
Opening direction	Opening direction of window	Interactor
Tilted	Windows are displayed as if tilted open	Interactor
Sill (not for Rooflight)	Sills can be added to windows. The direction can be adjusted, an overhang at the front and/or side can be added.	Properties Editor
Glazing Bars	On inside or outside, different types, number and width of bars	Properties Editor
Name	A name can be given to each window	Properties Editor

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