Modeling SmartParts for windows and doors

The Basic: Walls, Openings, Components module (Create area) provides the new Model Window SmartPart and Model Door SmartPart tools.

When you select these tools, the Elements tab of the Properties palette opens and you can start modeling your own SmartPart at once.

The SmartPart you are modeling is displayed in real time and adapts to any outline. The section "Modifiable parameters" provides an overview of the parameters for window and door SmartParts.

You can change the individual components of the SmartParts graphically by using the handles or you can modify the parameters in the palette. The components and parameters can be modified in any sequence.
You can select the components you want to change by clicking them in the preview of the palette. As an alternative, you can also click the icon representing the relevant component. The parameters are structured in groups and arranged on several tabs in the palette. You can pan and zoom in on the elements displayed in the preview.

You can save your SmartParts as favorite files using Save as a favorite; you can also add them to the library. In this way you can create your own object library tailored to suit your needs.

We have implemented numerous requests from our customers. For example, you can now display 2D opening symbols of casements or specify different widths for the individual frame sides. In addition, handles are now visible in both 2D and 3D.