DrafterMD 0 Posted September 21, 2015 Hello, I am trying to create storefronts. I cannot combine or make into a block two aluminum windows to appear like one with one mullion at the center. Any help on this. Thank you. Draftingmd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alaskan_Son 1852 Posted September 21, 2015 Without a specific plan or picture to go off its hard to guess exactly what you're after but I would start in one of 2 places. First... Default Settings>Window>General>Options>Minimum Separation...change this to zero. Second...explore the possibility of building the window out of a single unit and use muntins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny 372 Posted September 21, 2015 I did this recently with CA....and its the effect you want. You have to know how commercial windows are made, and use CA to emulate the look. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrafterMD 0 Posted September 21, 2015 Thank you so much - It's wonderful , this is what I need to know. DraftingMD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlackore 355 Posted September 22, 2015 I haven't found a way to exactly replicate storefronts in Chief, but with the correct window settings and layout you can achieve a close facsimile: Insomnia.plan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Carrick 1937 Posted September 22, 2015 Panel Railing Walls work pretty well. You can even put Doors in them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlackore 355 Posted September 22, 2015 Joe, would you consider posting a plan? I would like to learn how to use your method. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Carrick 1937 Posted September 22, 2015 Robert, Here's a sample plan Storefront Sample.plan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJSpud 80 Posted September 22, 2015 Joe: Thanks for posting the plan. I am curious as to why the bottom rail is shown as 1x4 and the rest 2x4 but when you look at it in 3D or XSec, it looks like it is also 2x4. Also, why does the railing, in XSec, extend up into the beam? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Carrick 1937 Posted September 22, 2015 Curt, That was a down and dirty quick plan and I didn't pay much attention to the vertical heights. The Rail sizes in the dbx are irrelevant since it's a "Panel". The Rails are actually a part of the Panels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJSpud 80 Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks Joe. I am experimenting and may (probably will) have another question or two about your method. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raltd9245 17 Posted September 22, 2015 Robert, Here's a sample plan Joe, What version. Are you using win 10. Does your maching have a blueray, if so, does it play program disks. I hust go an Asus but the Blueray won't install programs Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe_Carrick 1937 Posted September 22, 2015 Ron, The Plan is X7. The Windows version shouldn't matter but you will have to make sure your system is trying to open it in Chief Architect X7, not Blueray. Or were you asking something else - just about the Asus computer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizdion 3 Posted October 23, 2015 Joe, thank you for posting this. I have been using a couple of methods to do storefront that sometimes work but this looks like it has more possibilities and easier to use once panel symbols are set up. Going to try it now! Liz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
