Certain window terminology varies in the United Kingdom. The window object is automatically localized in the Vectorworks program for users with a United Kingdom serial number; however, since the documentation is not localized, the terminology does not match. This table shows how the terms are mapped.
U.S. Term (in Documentation) |
U.K. Term (in Vectorworks Program) |
Transom |
Fanlight |
Rough Opening |
Structural Opening |
Muntins (Leaf and Transom) |
Glazing Bars |
Colonial (Muntin Style) |
Georgian |
Prairie w/sunburst (Muntin Style) |
Prairie w/ Fan Top |
Colonial w/sunburst (Muntin Style) |
Georgian w/Fan Top |
Mullion (Transom) |
Transom Bar |
Trim |
Architraves |
Interior Trim |
Interior Architraves |
Exterior Trim |
Exterior Architraves |
Masonry Opening (Data) |
Nearest Full-Module of Masonry |
Window Configurations |
Window Configurations |
Fixed Glass |
Fixed Light |
Single Hung |
Sliding Sash (lower) |
Double Hung |
Sliding Sash (upper and lower) |
Casement |
Side-Hung Casement |
Bi-Parting Casement |
Double-Hung Casement |
Awning |
Top-Hung Casement |
Hopper |
Bottom-Hung Casement |
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