Creating a custom window sash opening

A custom window sash opening can be created for selection in the Window Settings dialog box. A rectangular sash opening can contain any number of rectangular sashes.

1. From the General pane of the Window Settings dialog box, select the Custom Sash operation and click Custom Sash Options.

The Custom Sash Options dialog box opens for selecting and specifying the sash opening parameters. As parameters are defined, the preview dynamically displays the configuration operations of the sashes filling the opening.

Parameter	Description
Number of Rows/Columns	Specify the number of rows and columns in the sash opening (the total number of sashes cannot exceed 64)
Overall Width/Height	Displays the overall width and height of the custom sashes
Mullion Width/Depth	Displays the mullion width and depth
Selected Sash	The currently active sash displays in red to indicate that it is selected
Width/Height	For the active sash, specify the desired Width and Height
Sash	For the active sash, select the sash type
Operation	A variety of options are available; X represents an operational slider and O represents a fixed sash. For Horizontal Slider Sash windows, choose the desired operation for creating a two-, three-, or four-panel sash. Picture Window Slider Sash windows from files imported from older versions of Vectorworks will have the XX Operation applied. Picture Window Slider Sash windows created will have the XOX Operation applied and will have Unequal sash selected in the Jamb and Sash pane and the Custom Sash Options dialog.
Replace glazing with louvers	Replaces the glazing in the selected sash with louvers
Include muntins	Includes muntins for each sash
Lock sash configuration	Locks the sash dimensions and operation
Unequal sash	Creates a double hung window with an unequal sash height; enter the desired scale factor for the top sash. Picture Window Slider Sash windows automatically have Unequal sash selected to differentiate it from a horizontal slider sash with an XOX operation. Enter the desired scale factor for the sashes. The Sash Scale Factor applies to both the left and right sliders.
<< or >>	Click << or >> to move backward or forward to activate sashes for dimension and operation specification

2.The Window Settings dialog box preview is updated with the customization results.