Use this procedure to create an opening with settings that you specify.
Adding an opening to a wall
If necessary, scroll to display the desired tool.
To specify a custom shape, select Custom for Shape, and select the profile that provides the geometry of the shape for Profile.
Rise is available only for arch, gothic, peak pentagon, and trapezoid shapes.
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position the edge of the opening at a specific distance from the end of a wall segment | select Offset/Center for Position along wall, and enter a value for Automatic offset. |
center the opening on a wall segment | select Offset/Center for Position along wall, and specify a point near the center of the wall segment. |
position the opening anywhere along the wall | select Unconstrained for Position along wall. |
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align the opening by sill height | select Sill for Vertical alignment, and enter a value for Sill height. |
align the opening by head height | select Head for Vertical alignment, and enter a value for Head height. |
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place an opening in a wall | select the wall, and specify an insertion point along the wall. |
place a freestanding opening | press Enter, and specify an insertion point and rotation angle for the opening. |