DesignSeries02705.pngWindow terminology specific to the United Kingdom

Certain window terminology varies in the United Kingdom. The window object is automatically localized in the Vectorworks program for users with a United Kingdom serial number; however, since the documentation is not localized, the terminology does not match. This table shows how the terms are mapped.

U.S. term (in documentation)

U.K. term (in Vectorworks program)

Transom

Fanlight

Rough Opening

Structural Opening

Muntins (Leaf and Transom)

Glazing Bars

Colonial (Muntin Style)

Georgian

Prairie w/sunburst (Muntin Style)

Prairie w/Fan Top

Colonial w/sunburst (Muntin Style)

Georgian w/Fan Top

Mullion (Transom)

Transom Bar

Trim

Architraves

Interior Trim

Interior Architraves

Exterior Trim

Exterior Architraves

Masonry Opening (Data)

Nearest Full-Module of Masonry

Window Configurations

Window Configurations

Fixed Glass

Fixed Light

Single Hung

Sliding Sash (lower)

Double Hung

Sliding Sash (upper and lower)

Casement

Side-Hung Casement

Bi-Parting Casement

Double-Hung Casement

Awning

Top-Hung Casement

Hopper

Bottom-Hung Casement

Inserting windows

Creating a custom window sash opening