Window Frames

Window frames can be generated through parameters or defined by child objects for greater customization. There are three primary methods for defining window frames: Generated Windows, Floorplan Lines, and Wall Frames.

Generated Windows: In generated mode, window frames are automatically created along the outer wall based on specified parameters, providing a quick and efficient way to add windows without extensive detailing.

Floorplan Lines: This method utilizes a 2D layout where lines indicate window placement. These lines must be accurately snapped to wall edges to ensure correct generation. Users can specify parameters such as depth, bottom elevation from the floor, and height, while other aspects are determined by the floorplan geometry.

Wall Frames: Wall Frames are 3D curves that define exact window frames and are drawn directly onto the Wall object's surfaces. When using Wall Frames, the depth parameter is the primary adjustable attribute, allowing precise control over how the window integrates with the wall.

Generated Windows Parameters:

• Auto Generated: Indicates whether the window is set to auto-generate from parameters.

• Depth Offset: Specifies how far the window is recessed from the wall's surface.

• Bottom: The height from the floor to the bottom of the window.

• Height: The overall vertical height of the window.

• Width & Min Width: Defines the horizontal extent of the window and the minimum width allowed.

• Wall Gap & Windows Gap: Controls the spacing related to window placement within the wall structure. "Wall Gap" dictates the distance between the wall corner and the nearest window, while "Windows Gap" defines the space between adjacent windows for consistent partitioning and visual symmetry.

Conversion Options:

• Convert to Floorplan Lines: Transforms auto-generated windows into a floorplan-defined object.

• Convert to Wall Frames: Changes the window definition to one based on Wall Frame curves.

Floorplan Lines Parameters:

• Bottom: The height from the floor to the bottom of the window.

• Height: The overall vertical height of the window.

Creation & Conversion Options:

• Add Empty Floor-Lines: Adds a new, empty set of floor lines for defining windows.

• Convert to Wall Frames: Transforms floor-line generated windows into Wall Frames.

Wall Shapes Parameters:

• Auto Generated: Indicates whether the window is set to auto-generate from parameters.

• Depth Offset: Specifies how far the window is recessed from the wall's surface.

Creation Options:

• Add Empty Wall-Shapes: Adds a new, empty set of wall shapes for defining windows.