To Specify Offsets for the Mullions of a Curtain Wall

Use this procedure to define mullions that are offset from the start or end of the curtain wall to lengthen or shorten the edge or offset in the X or Y direction to shift the edge. For example, you might want to represent butt glazing by offsetting the mullions to be behind glass panel infills.

Offset Description
X For vertical mullions, a positive X offset moves the mullions toward the end of the curtain wall, while a negative X offset moves the mullions toward the start of the curtain wall. For horizontal mullions, a positive X offset moves the mullions toward the top of the curtain wall, while a negative X offset moves the mullions toward the bottom of the curtain wall.
Y In Plan view, a positive Y offset moves the mullions above the baseline, while a negative Y offset moves the mullions below the baseline.
Start Negative Start offset lengthens the mullions beyond the start point, while a positive Start offset shortens the mullions.
End Negative End offset lengthens the mullions beyond the end point, while a positive End offset shortens the mullions.

Specifying mullion offsets in x and y directions

Tip: To quickly identify the start and end of a curtain wall, select the curtain wall. The Reverse Direction grip is displayed near the center of the curtain wall and points toward the end of the curtain wall.
  1. Click Manage tab Style & Display panel Style Manager .
  2. Expand Architectural Objects, and expand Curtain Wall Styles.
  3. Select a curtain wall style.
  4. Click the Design Rules tab.
  5. In the left pane, select Mullions under Element Definitions.
  6. Select a mullion definition from the list.
  7. Specify an offset distance for the X, Y, Start, or End.
  8. Click OK.