Creating a custom window opening configuration
A custom window opening configuration can be created for use in the Window Settings or Window Preferences dialog box.
To create a custom window sash opening:
From the General pane of the Window Settings dialog box, select the Custom Configuration and click Custom Configuration Options.
The Custom Configuration 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.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Number of Rows/Columns |
Specify the number of rows and columns in the sash opening (the total number of sashes cannot exceed 64) |
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Overall Width/Height |
Displays the overall width and height of the custom sashes |
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Mullion Width/Depth |
Displays the mullion width and depth |
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Selected Sash |
The currently active sash displays in red to indicate that it is selected |
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Width/Height |
For the active sash, specify the desired Width and Height |
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Configuration |
For the active sash, select the sash type |
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Operation |
For Configurations that provide options, select the advanced operation. With the Sliding Configuration, "O" represents a fixed sash and "X" represents an operating sash. |
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Additional parameters |
The available parameters related to hinges, sashes, and open directions depend on the selected Configuration and sometimes Operation. For parameters with left/right settings, those directions are as viewed from the exterior side. |
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Replace glazing with louvers |
Replaces the glazing in the selected sash with louvers |
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Include muntins |
Includes muntins for each sash |
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Lock sash configuration |
Locks the sash dimensions and operation |
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Unequal sash |
Creates a double hung window with an unequal sash height; enter the desired scale factor for the top sash. This is automatically selected for the Picture Window Slider Operation to differentiate it from a Slider Configuration with an XOX operation. Enter the desired scale factor for the sashes. The sash scale factor applies to both the left and right sliders. |
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<< or >> |
Click << or >> to move backward or forward to activate sashes for dimension and operation specification |
The Window Settings dialog box preview is updated with the customization results.
