Window Master Academy

Chapter 7 of 19

Chapter 7

Combos and special shapes

Multi-unit combos, overall size, splits and shaped windows.

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+ Combo

Click + Combo for units joined together, like a picture window with casements on each side.

Combo Layout โ€” visual picker

Pick the tile that looks like the opening. Each joint adds a mullion fee.

Overall Width and Height

Type Overall Width (in) and Overall Height (in) โ€” full assembly. Height includes any transom.

Auto-split cells

Auto-split cells divides the overall size across the cells. Then click any cell to fine-tune it.

TIP โ€” Split controls move in 1/8-inch steps. Symmetric (mirror ends) keeps the outer cells equal.

Sizes stay in sync

Change a cell and the overall size updates; change the overall size and the cells rescale.

WATCH OUT โ€” Cell sizes must add up to the overall size โ€” always check the drawing before you add the line.

Style per cell

Each cell has its own Style / Shape, size and accessories, like a single window. Check the small drawing and cell codes before sharing the quote.

Angle-Top / Raked configuration

For a sloped top: Mode A ยท Raked transom puts sloped glass above straight units. Mode B ยท Raked units slopes the units themselves.

TIP โ€” Set Tall side, Columns, Short height and Tall height to match the opening.

Special shapes

In the Shape list pick Half Round, Extended Half Round, Quarter Circle, Trapezoid, Eyebrow and more. The upcharge shows next to the name.

Angle Top (Raked)

This shape needs a Short-side height, a Tall-side height and which side is tall.

WATCH OUT โ€” Swap the tall side and the window arrives mirrored.

Quiz

1. Fastest way to size a combo?
2. What must the cell sizes add up to?
3. What does Mode A ยท Raked transom mean?
4. How finely do combo split controls move?
5. What happens when you change a combo cell size?