Construction with Template

Template: The templates are used to select how many leaves an opening has, whether there are fixed-glazed areas, and how the construction appears. The template also indirectly determines the hinge side. For example, a window with the hinge 'both-sides turn', which used to be set via the hinge setting, is configured via the corresponding template with two leaves.

Opening direction: For turn and turn-tilt types, the opening direction can be specified depending on the viewing direction of the wall. If the setting '(Choice)' is selected here, the opening direction is shown graphically after placement and can be rejected with Right Mouse (Space) or confirmed with Left Mouse (Enter).

Thick frame components (jamb): The width of the frame timbers (jamb and leaf) and the thickness of the window jamb are determined by the template. The thickness of the frame timbers can be set here. This also allows the position and, if applicable, the dimensions of the window sills to be defined. (see reveal).

Identification numbers: For correct representation of the window timbers and the glass, you can select the desired material for the different components here.

Additional dimensions: Depending on the template used, various additional window dimensions may appear here.

Leaf

An opening can have multiple leaves depending on the selected template. Individual settings can be made for each leaf. Use the toggle switch at the start of the leaf settings to choose the leaf whose settings you want to change. The lines indicating the turn and tilt direction of the current leaf are colored magenta in the preview so you know which leaf is being edited.

Type of opening: The following opening types can be selected: Fixed, Turn, Turn-Tilt, Sliding, Tilt, Folding and Breakthrough. Note that Tilt and Folding are only available for windows and Breakthrough only for doors.

Hinge side: For the opening types 'Turn' and 'Turn-Tilt' you can set: DIN Left or DIN Right. For the opening type 'Sliding' you can set: 'From Left' or 'From Right'. If the setting '(Choice)' is selected here, the hinge side is shown graphically after placement and can be rejected with Right Mouse (Space) or confirmed with Left Mouse (Return).

Mullion pattern: With the 'Grid' option you can create a mullion pattern.

Number of vertical mullions: The vertical mullions are distributed evenly in the leaf. The result of the input can be seen immediately in the preview.

Field for horizontal mullions: The horizontal mullions can be created using the familiar division function. This disabled field shows the height of the leaf to be divided.

Fixed center-to-center spacing: With this center-to-center spacing, the horizontal mullions are placed exactly at this distance. The quantity results from the available 'Field for horizontal mullions'. The remainder of the field is then inserted, according to the setting in the next field, at the top, bottom or both top and bottom. Thus, if the remainder is inserted at the top, the division starts from the bottom with the fixed spacing and vice versa.

If you want an asymmetrically positioned horizontal mullion, enter the larger of the two distances as the fixed center-to-center spacing. If this larger distance should be at the bottom, select the option 'top' in the next field.

Remainder: This determines where the remainder of the field should be placed when working with a fixed center-to-center spacing.

Free center-to-center spacing: If you want to distribute all horizontal mullions evenly, enter a free center-to-center spacing. The program then determines the next smaller spacing with which all mullions can be evenly distributed in the field.

Number of horizontal mullions: As an alternative to 'Free center-to-center spacing' you can also enter the number of horizontal mullions. The program then calculates the resulting free center-to-center spacing. Once you have entered the free center-to-center spacing, the resulting number of horizontal mullions will be displayed here.