That should work for a typical building with a rectangular shape. So, my advice is to create a Window that is parallel to the global X axis, another Window that is parallel to the global Y axis, and then just duplicate those Window objects as many times you need. If you try to rotate the Window or the underlying Sketch, it will show strange shapes. But this only works for Windows that have the same orientation as the original Window. The new Window will have the same position as the older window I then select the Sketch, and change the Position from the Property view. In general, if I want a new Window, I use «Ctrl»+C, «Ctlr»+V. It duplicates the cutout for the window at the correct size, but resets the frame and sash sizes and puts the sketch elsewhere:Ĭopying and repositioning of windows is something that I have problems myself, and I'm not sure of the best solution. Once I have one with all the parameters set as desired. I'm still a bit confused as to copying a window. It's a very fine control but you need to experiment with it a bit.įreeCad_Arch_Wall_no_auto_update_01.png (182.86 KiB) Viewed 1196 times This is where you define the thickness of the frame and wooden panel.

Some wires can be used as the frame of the Window or Door (frames are fixed), and others can be used as the wooden or glass pane that opens (doors can open if you define the hinge). You can also double click on the Window or Door, and it will open a dialog to modify how the Wires are used. You can add more wires, remove them, and change the distances to get the door or window as you wish. You can double click on the Sketch and manually modify the underlying wires, and constraints. However, when creating the Window or Door, it will also create a Sketch. Some properties of the preset can be modified in the Property view. When you place an Arch_Window or Door, you can choose a preset.

It seems it would be straight forward.but, I keep getting sashes hanging in free space, total sash thickness wider than frame, etc. And is there a definition of the H1, H2, H3, W1, W2, O1, O2 of a Sash 2-plane? I can't seem to get the values set right to get the sashes between the window frame, and the frame in the wall.

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