Window terminology specific to the UK, Australia, and New Zealand
Certain window terminology varies in some English-speaking regions. The window object is automatically localized in the Vectorworks program for users with a United Kingdom, Australia, or New Zealand serial number; however, since the documentation is not localized, the terminology does not match. This table shows how the terms are mapped and provides other related terminology matches.
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U.S. term (in documentation) |
U.K. term (in Vectorworks program) |
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Transom |
Fanlight |
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Masonry Opening (Data) |
Nearest Full-Module of Masonry |
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Rough Opening (Data) |
Structural Opening |
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Muntins (Leaf and Transom) |
Glazing Bars |
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Muntin Configurations |
Glazing Bar Configurations |
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Colonial |
Georgian |
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Prairie |
Prairie |
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Prairie w/sunburst |
Prairie w/ Fan Top |
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Colonial w/sunburst |
Georgian w/ Fan Top |
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Renaissance |
Renaissance |
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Mullion (Transom) |
Transom |
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Trim |
Architraves |
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Interior Trim |
Interior Architraves |
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Exterior Trim |
Exterior Architraves |
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Sill Lip |
Sill Edge |
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Stool |
Window Board or Internal Sill |
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Stool Lip |
Window Board Edge or Internal Sill Edge |
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Stool Nose |
Window Board Projection, Internal Sill Projection, or Overhang |
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Louver |
Louvre |
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Window Configurations |
Window Configurations |
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Fixed Glass |
Fixed Sash |
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Fixed Glass - No Sash |
Fixed Light |
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Single Hung |
Sliding Sash (lower) |
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Double Hung |
Sliding Sash (upper and lower) |
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Casement |
Side-Hung Casement |
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Bi-Parting Casement |
Double-Hung Casement |
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Awning |
Top-Hung Casement |
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Hopper |
Bottom-Hung Casement |
