OpenBuildings™ Station Designer Help

Add Window

Used to create windows on walls by tracing the openings. Typically a referenced floor plan drawing is used.

Accessed from:


  • Ribbon: Energy Simulator > Home > Embedded Surfaces > Add Window


SettingDescription
Fabric type Used to select the type of window being created. The window construction layering information is provided in the Fabric type drop-down list.
Height Defines the location of the window's upper edge measured from the active floor.
Sill height Defines the location of the window sill measured from the active floor.
Fins When on, fin constructions defined in Fin Manager can be simultaneously placed with the window. The Fins drop-down list contains all the fin constructions available in the project.
Tip: You can also add fins independently with Add Fin .
Key-in: BBSENERGYANALYSIS OPENING TRACE
Tip: Units Display – Units are displayed using the default system of units that was defined for the project, but can be changed to display using alternative units.