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Symbol Specification Dialog

the desired value. To update the preview, rough opening shape that you want. You can
press the Tab key. then edit the section as needed.

2 If the Window or Doorway has an
angled or arched top, click the Opening The size and shape of a symbol’s open-
Sections drop-down and choose the section ing is independent of the symbol’s size.
diagram that most closely resembles the Make sure that the two are compatible.

Plan View Panel

The PLAN VIEW panel controls the The PLAN VIEW panel is only available for
appearance of Window and Doorway Windows and Doorways.
symbols in floor plan view.

1 An editable diagram of the symbol’s • To change a unit in the preview from a
representation in floor plan view window to a door swing, click on the unit
displays here. The settings here also affect in the diagram.
how many units the symbol contains as well
as their size in both 2D and 3D views.
The size of a symbol’s units is entirely
• To change the size of the symbol’s units independent of the size of the symbol
in floor plan view, click on a dimension itself. Make sure that the total width of the
number and type the desired value. Press symbol’s units in plan view equals the width
the Tab key to update the diagram. of the 3D symbol.

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