Window settings
You can create plug-in objects with a combination of parameters that are determined by the manufacturer’s catalog item, by style and/or by instance, and then optionally save them as a plug-in object style. Catalog parameters have a fixed value established by the manufacturer and cannot be edited by the user. Style parameters have a fixed value established by the style; instance parameters can be set independently for each instance of the object in the drawing (see Concept: Plug-in object styles).
Additional plug-in object settings for the class, the 2D component and cut plane display, and wall insertion options are available; see Additional plug-in object style and instance options.
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Parameter |
Description |
Use Style |
From the Resource Selector, double-click a resource to activate it, or click Unstyled. If a styled object is converted to unstyled, the current values are retained, but all parameters are set to By Instance to allow editing. |
By Style/Instance/Catalog |
A graphic indicates whether each parameter within the style is set to By Catalog and defined by the catalog item, set to By Style and given a fixed value by the user, or set to By Instance and editable in the dialog box. An object style may have a combination of all three of these settings, to balance the need for consistency and flexibility. By Style/Instance/Catalog settings are established by the style and cannot be changed from the settings dialog box.
To edit the object style, see Editing plug-in object styles; editing the style modifies all plug-in objects in the file that use the style. |
Select from Catalog
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If the catalog item is set by instance, opens the Catalog dialog box for Selecting catalog items for plug-in object styles. If a current catalog item is associated with the style, static text displays the item’s description. The catalog item itself can be set to By Style (to ensure that all objects using that style use the same catalog item) or to By Instance (if, for example, different sizes of the otherwise identical object require different catalog items). |
3D Preview |
Dynamically displays a 3D preview of the window with the currently selected parameters; the window's exterior side faces the Front view |
View |
Select the standard view for the 3D preview of the window |
Render |
Select the render mode for the 3D preview of the window |
Detail |
Select the detail level for the 3D preview of the window |
Top/Plan Preview |
Dynamically displays a Top/Plan preview of the window with the currently selected parameters; the window's exterior side is toward the bottom |
Detail |
Select the detail level for the Top/Plan preview of the window |
Window settings: General pane
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Parameter |
Description |
Window Shape |
Select the window shape. All window shapes other than rectangular are fixed glass; only the appropriate parameters on each pane of the Window Settings dialog box are available for these fixed glass shapes. |
Top Shape |
Select the shape of the top of the window as viewed from the exterior side |
Include transom |
Adds a transom above the window; transom parameters are set from the Transom pane |
Rise |
When applicable for the selected Top Shape, enter the distance between the start of the top shape to the top of the window |
Spring |
Enter the distance traveled above the bottom pane before the top shape starts; if Square is selected as the Top Shape, the spring is the total height |
Select Use symbol geometry. From the Resource Selector, double-click a symbol to apply it. The symbol name displays and the preview is updated with the selected symbol. When a symbol is selected, all fields pertaining to the window’s geometry are overridden by the symbol geometry; however, parametric values are still available for scheduling and reporting purposes only. |
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Size Reference |
Select the appropriate option to define the window width and height; the Size Reference selection automatically updates the Width and Height fields, but does not change the size of the window: Sash Opening: this represents the window opening including the sash and glass, but excluding the transom and jamb; this is typically used to show the window opening for emergency exit purposes. Unit Size: this represents the current overall window width and height, including the transom and sash; this is the default setting for imperial units. Rough Opening: this represents the current overall window width and height, including the transom, sash, and shim gap (for the Opening Configuration, the Size Reference is automatically changed to Rough Opening); this is the default setting for metric units. |
Width/Height |
The width/height of the window is measured based on the Size Reference selection: Sash Opening: width/height is measured at the outside of the sash. Unit Size: width/height is measured at the outside of the jamb. Rough Opening: width/height measures the rough opening. For circle, half circle, hexagon, and octagon shaped windows, the height parameter is disabled, and the parameter is automatically calculated based on the window’s width. |
Elevation in Wall |
Enter the window elevation |
Elevation Reference |
Select either the sill or the head of the window as the elevation reference point |
Insertion Relative to |
Specify whether the insertion point is relative to the exterior face, center, or interior of the jamb. Additional wall insertion options are available, as described in Additional plug-in object style and instance options. |
Curtain wall window |
Indicates that the window will be placed in a curtain wall, where its width and height are based on the surrounding panel size and the bottom frame where it is placed. A curtain wall window does not have as many available parameter options as a standard window. Configurations are limited to those that apply to curtain wall placement. |
Create niche for space objects |
Creates niche geometry that space objects can include in their net boundary areas; see Space settings: 2D Boundaries and Area pane |
Interior Side |
Select which side of the wall the window considers the interior side, for the purpose of defining handing- and location-related settings such as sash, sill, hinge, and trim location and open direction. This relates to the window settings only and does not change the wall's direction; see Wall direction. |
Configuration |
Select the window type. Depending on the selection, a variety of window settings are enabled or disabled automatically, as described in the following sections. To create a simple opening in a wall for defining a window break without creating any geometry to represent the window, select the Opening option. To define a custom window configuration, select Custom Configuration and click Custom Configuration Options to open the Custom Configuration Options dialog box (See Creating a custom window opening configuration). |
Operation |
For Configurations that provide options, select the advanced operation. For the Sliding Configuration, "O" represents a fixed sash and "X" represents an operating sash. For sliding windows set to Picture Window Slider Operation, Unequal sash is selected in the Sash pane and the Custom Configuration Options dialog box. |
Additional parameters |
The available parameters related to sashes, hinge sides, locations, and open/swing directions depend on the selected Configuration and Operation. For parameters with left/right settings, those directions are as viewed from the exterior side. Many of these parameters, along with Interior Side can be changed interactively in the drawing area; see Interactive handing of windows. |
Sash Size |
Displays the width and height of each sash, calculated from size parameters |
Window settings: 2D Visualization pane
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Parameter |
Description |
Draw wall lines |
Displays wall lines at all times. Regardless of this setting, wall lines are always drawn for the window in the Header visibility class (which is set to Ceiling-Main by default), to easily create reflected ceiling plans. |
Show operation direction |
Displays the operation direction indicators for Folding and Sliding Configurations |
Set Attributes By |
Select whether to set the 2D graphic attributes and visibility of the listed window parts by Object, Line Style, or Class. Object: disables line style and weight controls for individual parts, and uses the line style and weight settings for the window object. Line Style: controls line style and weight for the individual parts; these settings override the window object’s settings. To change the Direction Marker for Folding and Sliding windows, choose the desired style from the marker list, or select Custom to create a custom marker. Select Edit Marker List to open the Edit Marker List dialog box; see Editing the marker list. Class: sets the line style and weight of individual parts by class. To control appearance and visibility, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <Window Class> to place the part attributes in the same class as the window object. |
Visibility Classes |
To control appearance and visibility, select a class for each part from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <Window Class> to place the part attributes in the same class as the window object. |
Window settings: 3D Visualization pane
3D Visualization options are not enabled for the Opening Configuration.
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Parameter |
Description |
3D Hinge Direction Marker |
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Show interior/exterior marker |
Draws lines representing the hinge direction of the window sashes on the interior/exterior side of the window in 3D |
Use hinge marker class attributes |
Sets the hinge direction marker’s attributes by class |
Hinge Direction Marker Class |
To control visibility and, if Use hinge marker class attributes is selected, appearance, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <Window Class> to place the hinge marker in the same class as the window object. |
Marker Points Towards |
Set the hinge direction marker to point toward the hinge or toward the handle |
Show 3D open |
Draws 3D window sashes as open at the specified Open Angle |
Clerestory |
Draws the window as dashed in Top/Plan views if the sill is higher than the specified elevation and draws the window as non-breaking (solid) if the sill is below the specified Cut-plane Elevation. For correct clerestory display in horizontal section viewports, whether above, below, or cut by the viewport’s cut plane, the window object automatically creates 2D components for the Top and Top and Bottom Cut views (see Creating 2D components for symbol definitions and plug-in objects). If the Top/Plan Clerestory setting is set By Style, the instance will override it for horizontal section viewports. |
Cut-plane Elevation |
When the design layer cut plane is enabled (Vectorworks Architect required), the elevation of the window cut plane is set to the same value as that of the design layer, ensuring a uniform cut plane appearance for the layer. When the design layer cut plane is disabled, or for the Vectorworks Spotlight or Landmark products, specify a cut plane elevation for the window when Clerestory is selected. |
3D Detail Levels |
Vectorworks automatically produces window representations in low, medium, and high detail levels for display at different scales, but some window parts are left for you to determine. Set the detail levels for the listed window parts to display in a design layer view or viewport. The Muntins list item controls the display for all muntins in the window; Trim controls interior and exterior window trim. Vectorworks can automatically display the desired detail level based on the design layer’s scale; see Document preferences: Display tab. Different levels of detail can also display for different scale viewports. Once the window parts’ detail levels are established, set each viewport to display the desired Detail Level when creating the viewport, or set this from the Object Info palette. |
Window settings: ID Tag pane
The Data Tag tool provides more flexible options for tagging windows; see Adding data tags and labels.
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Parameter |
Description |
Include on schedule |
Includes this window’s information in the window schedule; see Creating window schedules |
Show tag in 2D |
Displays the ID tag in Top/Plan view |
ID Prefix |
Places a prefix before the label value |
ID Label |
Enter a label to identify the window |
ID Suffix |
Places a suffix after the label value |
ID Class |
To control visibility and, if Use ID class attributes is selected, appearance, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <Window Class> to place the ID class attributes in the same class as the window object. |
Use ID class attributes |
Uses the ID class attributes for the bubble line, leader line, and leader line marker |
Keep ID horizontal |
When selected, automatically rotates the ID so that it is horizontal |
Bubble Shape |
Select the ID tag bubble shape |
Bubble Size |
Enter the minimum bubble size (this value represents the bubble size times the layer scale; the bubble shape is maintained relative to the text inside it for ID bubble uniformity throughout the drawing file) |
Bubble Line Attributes |
Select the bubble line attributes and weight, or select Set Thickness to open the Set Thickness dialog box for creating a custom line thickness |
Show leader |
Draws a leader line from the ID tag to the window object |
Line Attributes |
Select the leader line attributes and weight, or select Set Thickness to open the Set Thickness dialog box for creating a custom line thickness |
Include marker |
Includes a marker for the ID leader line and choose the desired style from the marker list, or select Custom to create a custom marker. Select Edit Marker List to open the Edit Marker List dialog box; see Editing the marker list. |
Show tag in 3D |
Displays the ID tag in 3D views |
Horizontal Offset |
If Show tag in 3D is selected, enter the horizontal offset of the 3D ID tag relative to the bottom left corner of the rough opening when looking at the exterior side of the window (a positive value moves the tag inside the opening relative to the starting corner; a negative value moves the tag outside the opening relative to the starting corner). The ID tag is offset slightly from the outside face of the window sash. The size and shape of the text and bubble, if present, will match the plan settings, and the text will always be right reading from the outside of the wall. The bubble will scale with text scaling in viewports. |
Vertical Offset |
If Show tag in 3D is selected, enter the vertical offset of the 3D ID tag relative to the bottom left corner of the rough opening when looking at the exterior side of the window (a positive value moves the tag inside the opening relative to the starting corner; a negative value moves the tag outside the opening relative to the starting corner) |
Window settings: Configuration: Folding pane
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Parameter |
Description |
Hang Position |
Select how the sashes are hung from the track |
Show sashes in both open and closed states |
Shows both the open and closed representations of sashes in Top/Plan view. This option has no effect when the Open Angle is set to 0°. |
Show in Alternate Path Class |
When Show sashes in both open and closed states is selected, specify which Top/Plan representation to display with attributes of the Alternate Path class. The Closed Sashes option always displays sashes as single lines. |
Operable Sashes |
Select which sashes to set as Operable Sashes. For both the Left and Right sashes, the Start sash is closest to the jamb, and the End sash is farthest from the jamb. |
Show operable sash swings |
Displays operable sash swings in Top/Plan view in the Alternate Path class |
Window settings: Corner Window pane
Corner Window options are not enabled for non-rectangular window shapes or for curtain wall windows.
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Parameter |
Description |
Corner window |
Redraws the current window as a corner window. Settings that do not apply to a corner window may be disabled or changed when the corner window option is selected. When you click OK to exit the Window Settings dialog box, the window is moved to the corner of the wall to which it is most closely located. To complete the corner window, insert another one into the adjacent, attached wall. Corner windows do not work in tandem with one another. When you make adjustments to one window, you also need to update the other. This can be accomplished quickly with the Eyedropper tool or from the Object Info palette. When you make adjustments to the wall containing a corner window, the window moves along with the wall and remains locked in the corner position. When adjusting the angle of the wall, the miter is automatically adjusted in most cases; if a corner window object does not automatically update, temporarily change a parameter from the Object Info palette to force a reset of the window object. |
Span wall |
Automatically adjusts the width of the window to match the span of the wall, and miters the window edges to the wall corners; therefore, the Width parameter in the General pane and Object Info palette is grayed |
Corner Condition |
Select the type of corner window: Opening: creates a simple opening in a wall for defining a window break without creating any geometry to represent the window (the Configuration also changes automatically to Opening). Cased Opening: creates a simple opening in a wall with geometry outlining the window break. Configuration is set to Cased Opening. Flush Glass/Flush Glass - No Sash: draws the glass right to the edge of the wall and wraps it around the corner, and sets the Configuration on the General pane to Fixed Glass. Mitered Sash: draws the window with a mitered sash in the corner. Corner Post: draws the window with a post in the corner; specify the Size of the post and its Offset within the wall. |
Window settings: Jamb pane
Jamb options are not enabled for the Opening Configuration.
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Parameter |
Description |
Jamb Width |
Enter the face width of the window jamb (parallel to the wall) |
Jamb Depth |
Enter the depth of the window jamb (perpendicular to the wall) |
Use wall depth |
Sets the jamb depth to the overall wall depth |
Use jamb extension |
Select this field to specify a jamb extension to fill any gap between the interior face of the jamb and the interior face of the wall; enter the desired Jamb Extension Width. In 2D views, extensions use the Jamb line styles and weights; in 3D views, the extension fill color and/or textures and visibility are controlled by the Interior Jamb class. |
Shim Gaps |
Sets the distance between the jamb and the rough opening for each side of the window |
Use wall provided gaps |
Sets the gaps on all four sides to those specified by the wall closure profile offsets, calculated with the window's Size Reference from the General pane; see Wall closure settings |
Left/Right/Top/Bottom |
When wall-provided gaps aren't used, enter the gap value for each of the four sides, or click the Link button to match the gap to the one above it |
Show shim gap in plan |
Displays the shim gap in Top/Plan view |
Masonry Module |
Enter the masonry module dimension |
Window settings: Sash pane
Sash options are not enabled for the Opening Configuration.
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Parameter |
Description |
Sash Width |
Enter the sash width |
Sash Depth |
Enter the sash depth |
Sash Offset |
Enter the offset of the sash relative to the jamb depth (a positive value moves the sash toward the window exterior; a negative value moves the sash toward the window interior) |
Sash Width Offset |
Enter the sash width offset relative to the jamb width (leaving the default value of 0 keeps the sash adjacent to the jamb, and a positive value makes the sash intersect the jamb; a negative value is not permitted) |
Glass Offset |
Enter the glass offset relative to the sash depth (a positive value moves the glass toward the window exterior; a negative value moves the glass toward the window interior) |
Unequal sash |
Creates a double hung window with an unequal sash height; enter the desired Sash Scale Factor for the top sash. Picture Window Slider Operation automatically has Unequal sash selected and disabled 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. |
Glazing Thickness |
Enter the glazing thickness for the sash |
Window settings: Sill pane
Sill options are not enabled for the Opening Configuration or for non-rectangular window shapes, or for curtain wall windows.
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Parameter |
Description |
Include sill |
Includes a sill |
Sill Type |
Select the sill type and specify the measurements; sill measurement options depend on the Sill Type selected |
Window settings: Louvers pane
Louver options are not enabled for the Cased Opening and Opening Configuration. Fixed Glass is the recommended Configuration. To use louvers in a corner window, select Mitered Sash or Corner Post for the Corner Condition.
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Parameter |
Description |
Replace glazing with louvers for |
Replaces the glazing in the Transom and/or Sash with louver vents |
Louver Type |
Select the louver style and specify the measurements |
(1) Blade Spacing |
Enter the center to center distance between the blades |
(2) Blade Angle |
Enter the angle of the louver blades |
(3) Blade Lip/Thickness |
Enter the height of the visible lip/thickness of the blades |
(4) Louver Depth |
Enter the depth of the louvers, typically the same as the Sash Depth on the Jamb and Sash pane |
Window settings: Transom pane
Transom options are not enabled for the Opening Configuration or for non-rectangular window shapes, or for curtain wall windows.
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Parameter |
Description |
Sash |
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Sash Width/Depth |
Enter the transom sash width/depth |
Sash Offset |
Offsets the sash from the center of the jamb. A positive value moves the sash toward the exterior of the window, and a negative value moves the sash toward the interior of the window. |
Mullion |
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Mullion Width/Depth |
Enter the transom mullion width/depth |
Use Jamb Depth |
Overrides the transom Mullion Depth with the jamb depth. When this field is selected, Mullion Depth is grayed. |
Muntins |
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Include muntins |
Adds muntins to the transom |
Pattern |
Select the transom muntin pattern |
Vertical/Horizontal Bars |
For colonial muntins, enter the number of vertical/horizontal muntin bars. Prairie and renaissance muntins come with pre-set configurations; therefore, any number of Vertical/Horizontal Bars specified are disregarded. |
Bar Width/Depth |
Enter the transom muntin bar width/depth |
Bar Offset |
Enter the transom muntin bar offset |
Number of Rays |
For sunburst patterns, enter the number of muntin rays |
Glazing Thickness |
Enter the glazing thickness for the transom |
Window settings: Trim pane
Trim options are not enabled for the Opening Configuration or for curtain wall windows.
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Parameter |
Description |
Include interior/exterior trim |
Includes interior/exterior trim |
Width/Depth |
Enter the interior/exterior trim width and depth |
Include trim under stool/sill |
Includes interior/exterior trim along the window bottom |
Window settings: Lintel pane
Lintel options are not enabled for the Opening Configuration or for non-rectangular window shapes, or for curtain wall windows.
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Parameter |
Description |
Include lintel |
Adds a lintel above the window or transom |
Interior/Exterior Protrusion |
Enter the interior and exterior lintel protrusion |
(1) Thickness |
Enter the lintel thickness |
(2) Angle |
Enter the lintel angle |
(3) Drop |
Enter the length of the lintel drop |
Window settings: Muntins pane
Muntin options are not enabled for the Opening Configuration or for non-rectangular window shapes.
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Parameter |
Description |
Top sash/Bottom sash |
Adds top and/or bottom sashes to the muntins |
Pattern |
Select the muntin pattern |
Vertical/Horizontal Bars |
For colonial muntins, enter the number of vertical/horizontal muntin bars. Prairie and renaissance muntins come with pre-set configurations; therefore, any number of Vertical/Horizontal Bars specified are disregarded. |
Bar Width/Depth |
Enter the muntin bar width/depth |
Bar Offset |
Enter the muntin bar offset |
Number of Rays |
For sunburst patterns, enter the number of muntin rays |
Custom top sash muntins |
For a double hung window with an unequal sash and colonial muntins, customizes the top sash; enter the desired number of Horizontal Bars |
Window settings: Interior Shutters pane
Interior Shutter options are not enabled for the Opening Configuration or for non-rectangular window shapes, or for curtain wall windows.
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Parameter |
Description |
Include interior shutters |
Includes interior shutters |
Use custom width |
If Square is selected as the window’s Top Shape, creates interior shutters of a width other than the default value (1/2 the width of the window); enter the custom width |
Frame Depth |
Enter the depth for the interior shutters |
Offset from Jamb |
Enter the offset distance from the interior edge of the window jamb that shutters will be positioned when fully opened |
Panel shutter |
Creates paneled shutters |
Panel Frame Width |
Enter the rail and stile width of the paneled shutter |
Number of Panels |
Select One panel per sash to divide shutters at sash divisions or select to divide panels equally by the Custom number of panels specified |
Custom shutter |
Click Choose Symbol to select a custom shutter symbol from default content; see Concept: Resource libraries. Custom shutters must be 3D-only symbols made from generic solids, saved in the default content location. |
Window settings: Exterior Shutters pane
Exterior Shutter options are not enabled for the Opening Configuration or for non-rectangular window shapes, or for curtain wall windows.
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Parameter |
Description |
Include exterior shutters |
Includes exterior shutters |
Use custom width |
If Square is selected as the window’s Top Shape, creates exterior shutters of a width other than the default value (1/2 the width of the window); enter the custom width |
Frame Depth |
Enter the depth for the exterior shutters |
Offset from Jamb |
Enter the offset distance from the interior edge of the window jamb that shutters will be positioned when fully opened |
Panel shutter |
Creates paneled shutters |
Panel Frame Width |
Enter the rail and stile width of the paneled shutter |
Number of Panels |
Select One panel per sash to divide shutters at sash divisions or select to divide panels equally by the Custom number of panels specified |
Custom shutter |
Click Choose Symbol to select a custom shutter symbol from default content; see Concept: Resource libraries. Custom shutters must be 3D-only symbols made from generic solids, saved in the default content location. |
Window settings: Centerline Marker pane
Centerline Marker options are not enabled for curtain wall windows.
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Parameter |
Description |
Centerline marker |
Displays a centerline marker in Top/Plan view |
Size |
Set the size of the centerline |
Class |
To control visibility, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <Window Class> to place the centerline marker attributes in the same class as the window object. |
Line Attributes |
Select the line attributes and weight, or select Set Thickness to open the Set Thickness dialog box for creating a custom line thickness. If Use class attributes is selected, the line attributes are set by the part’s class. |
Include marker |
Includes a marker at the end of the line; choose the desired style from the marker list, or select Custom to create a custom marker. Select Edit Marker List to open the Edit Marker List dialog box; see Editing the marker list. If Use class attributes is selected, the marker attributes are set by the part’s class. |
Use class attributes |
Sets the centerline marker’s attributes (including marker style) by class rather than the parameters in the Window Settings dialog box |
Window settings: Materials and Classes pane
Materials and classes can be set for individual window parts. If a material resource is used to define a part, the material typically provides the fill, texture, physical attributes, and construction information needed for drawings, renderings, and reports. The class controls the part's appearance and visibility. The visibility of the overall 3D window is controlled by the Class setting from the Object Info palette.
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Parameter |
Description |
Window parts |
Lists all parts that can be assigned an individual material, class, and texture. Some parts are divided into interior and exterior sides, that can be set separately. Two By Style columns indicate whether the part's material is set by style or instance, and whether the class and texture are set by style or instance. Select one or more rows, and do any of the following: Select a material from the Resource Selector. To control appearance and visibility, select a class from the list of classes present in the drawing, or create a new class. Select <Window Class> to place the part attributes in the same class as the window object. Select a texture from the Resource Selector, or click one of the buttons to use no texture, to use the class texture, or, if the selected item's material texture was previously overridden, to revert to the material's texture. The material, class, and/or texture of all selected parts are assigned. For windows with an Opening Configuration, in a 3D view, a no fill/no pen weight extrude completely fills the wall in place of the window; this extrude is placed in the Interior Jamb class and is filtered out in IFC export operations. Change the class settings to control the visibility of the extrude. |
Window settings: Energos pane
Windows play a critical role in energy analysis calculations. Energy is lost through the window glass, but energy is also gained by solar radiation through the window glass. Accurately determining the R-Value/U-Value and the shading factor is essential for the overall energy analysis.
Vectorworks Architect is required to conduct an energy analysis; however, energy-related parameters can be specified here for informational purposes.
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Parameter |
Description |
Include in calculations |
When selected, the window is eligible to be included in energy calculations, depending on the energy analysis settings for layer/class, element inclusion, and so on |
R-Value/U-Value |
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Automatic Calculation |
Based on the frame and glazing parameters, the window R-Value/U-Value is calculated and displayed. This value, along with the window shading factors, is critical for a correct assessment of the building envelope in energy calculations. |
Manual Input |
Select this option to override the calculated R-Value/U-Value and enter a manual value for the window instead. For complex or detailed window designs, enter results from a third-party calculation here. |
Frame |
Select the thermal properties of the frame. Sets can be created and edited; see Specifying system sets. |
Glazing |
Select the thermal properties of the window glazing. Sets can be created and edited; see Specifying system sets. |
Shading |
Select the level of shade for each type of shading near the window, or select Custom from any of the lists. The Edit Shading dialog box opens, to manually enter a percentage for when the window is in the shade. |
General |
Select the general shade conditions where the window is located |
Surrounding |
Specify surrounding shade conditions that might affect the amount of solar radiation reaching the window |
Summer Shading |
Specify special shade conditions that apply during the summer months (for example, when nearby deciduous trees shade the window) |
Additional Shading |
Select any mechanical or passive shading mechanisms in place, or select Custom and enter a shading percentage in the Edit Shading dialog box |
Summer Ventilation |
Opens the Summer Ventilation Settings dialog box, to specify summer ventilation options for when the window is typically open. If the window participates in summer ventilation, in the Energos Project Settings dialog box, select Include Summer Ventilation on the Systems-Ventilation tab, and click Advanced to set the global summer ventilation settings for windows on the ground and upper floors, and at night. See Energos advanced project settings: Systems Ventilation pane. Advanced summer ventilation options (ground floor, upper floor, night): Select the type of ventilation system usage, if any, for the window. Operable opening width: Indicates the width of the window opening gap for an operable window (which affects the amount of ventilation). |
Window settings: Data pane
Certain data fields cannot be edited.
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Parameter |
Description |
Field Name/Field Value |
Data fields are listed under Field Name. Click the Field Value column to enter data for use in the window schedule, as needed. |