How to create window panes in a round/square shape window tool?

[florag]

Hi, I'm using vectorworks 2009 (bit of a newbie) I'm trying to create windows using the window tool. I have managed to create a 6x6 pane window in the sqaure shape. But can't figure out how to do the same for the round window.

I have attached a picture of the windows to show you what I am aiming for.

Any help would be much appreciated, thanks

[CipesDesign]

Select the Window, in the Object Info Palette (OIP) set the "Top Shape" of the window to "Round" (or as preferred)

[florag]

Thank you!! One more question how do I create the 36 window panes in the square window and the 22 panes in the top rounded window frame?

Thanks again!

[CipesDesign]

Use the "Muntins" and set the number of horizontal and vertical as desired. If you can't find them please post back.

[florag]

Thats brilliant, thanks.

When i render the room (open GL) the window stays gray. Do i have to add a clear glass rendering texture to it? I thought inserting the window in the wall would cut the window shape through it...?

[CipesDesign]

Click on the Settings button in the OIP. Go to Classes. Check which class the glazing is assigned to. Exit the dialog. Now go to the Class Setup dialog and make sure that the Class (from previous step) is set to use a clear glass texture, and that it's set to Use at Creation... Then re-render...

[florag]

got as far as setting the class to 'clear glass texture' (couldn't find the 'use at creation' button) But re rendering and the window still disappears and leaves a grey wall. What other things to I need to check i've done...?

[florag]

everything seems to be checked as visible on the 'navigation' tab. Does the jamb depth have to be the same as the wall (400mm) perhaps?

[florag]

ahh think i've sorted it now, i don't think it was recognizing my walls as 'walls'!

Thanks for your help!

[CipesDesign]

Yes, you need to be sure that windows and doors are "in walls". There is a toggle called "Wall Insertion Mode" (above at top of VW's window) which enables/disables this... You can see if a door or window (or other) is in or not by looking at the object's description in the OIP.

[florag]

thanks, yeah I'm steadily learning

I'm onto stairs next ...i'm using a platform U shape stairs. But i wanted to create 3 or 4 platforms in between each set of steps to get up to the next level and it appears to only give one platform in the preview box..

Do you know what I have to change to do this?

[CipesDesign]

Change the Platform to a Run (of stairs)...

[Lec]

Hi, just to add to this - if I need to create a completely round window, how's that done? There seems to be no library at all for circular windows. I tried creating a half round and then using the mirror tool but it's no good. Then I tried to copy the half round and rotate it but still with no success. So, any ideas anyone??

[Farookey]

Hi...

I do not believe this is possible with the standard VW window plug-in (If it is, someone please comment). I usually create a symbol of my 'completely round' window and 'convert' it to a window plug-in, so it reads as a window in wall, and not just symbol in wall...

[Lec]

Ah, that's what I thought. Thanks anyway - if anyone is listening out there who makes symbols for VW please can you add round windows to the library.

Thanks again Farookey.