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For more information, see the next section “ Specifying Offsets for a Door and Window Assembly Frame ”
on page 931.
16 Click OK.
After you create a frame definition, you can assign it to any frame in a door/window assembly. For more information,
see “
Assigning Definitions to Door and Window Assembly Frames ” on page 944.
Specifying Offsets for a Door and Window Assembly Frame
Use this procedure to define the distance that a door/window assembly frame is from the floor line, roof line, or baseline.
By default, the outside edges of the frame align with start and end of the baseline and the start and end of the base
height. When you adjust the width of the frame, the frame expands inward. However, you can use offsets to expand
or contract the frame away from these default limits or to shift the frame away from the baseline in either the X or Y
direction.
Description Offset
Positive X offset moves the frame edge outward beyond the end of
the door/window assembly, while a negative X offset moves the
frame edge inward toward the center of the door/window assembly. X
In Plan view, a positive Y offset moves the frame edge above the
baseline, while a negative Y offset moves the frame below the
baseline. Y
Negative Start offset lengthens the frame beyond the start point,
while a positive Start offset shortens the frame. The start point for
vertical edges is the baseline, and the start point for horizontal edges
(drawn left to right) is the left side. Start
Negative End offset lengthens the frame beyond the end point, while
a positive End offset shortens the frame. The end point for vertical
edges is the base height, and the end point for horizontal edges
(drawn left to right) is the right side. End
TIP To quickly identify the start and end of a door/window assembly, select the door/window assembly. The Reverse Direction
grip is displayed near the center of the door/window assembly and points toward the end of the door/window assembly.
1 On the Format menu, click Style Manager.
2 Expand Architectural Objects, and expand Door/Window Assembly Styles.
3 Select a door/window assembly style.
4 Click the Design Rules tab.
5 In the left pane, select Frames under Element Definitions.
6 Select a frame definition from the list.
7 Specify an offset distance for the frame edge: X, Y, Start, or End.
8 Click OK.
Removing a Frame Definition from a Door and Window Assembly Style
Use this procedure to remove a frame definition that you no longer need. You cannot remove a frame definition if it
is currently assigned to a frame edge, but you can remove it if it is assigned as an override to a frame edge. Also, you
cannot remove the default frame definition, but you can modify it as needed.
NOTE For information about removing a frame edge, see “ Removing a Frame Edge from a Door and Window Assembly
” on page 946 .
1 On the Format menu, click Style Manager.
2 Expand Architectural Objects, and expand Door/Window Assembly Styles.
3 Select a door/window assembly style.
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