Window terminology specific to the United KingdomWindow terminology specific to the United KingdomCertain 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.
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U.S. term (in documentation) |
U.K. term (in Vectorworks program) |
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Transom |
Fanlight |
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Rough Opening |
Structural Opening |
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Muntins (Leaf and Transom) |
Glazing Bars |
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Colonial (Muntin Style) |
Georgian |
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Prairie w/sunburst (Muntin Style) |
Prairie w/Fan Top |
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Colonial w/sunburst (Muntin Style) |
Georgian w/Fan Top |
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Mullion (Transom) |
Transom Bar |
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Trim |
Architraves |
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Interior Trim |
Interior Architraves |
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Exterior Trim |
Exterior Architraves |
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Masonry Opening (Data) |
Nearest Full-Module of Masonry |
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Window Configurations |
Window Configurations |
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Fixed Glass |
Fixed Light |
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Single Hung |
Sliding Sash (lower) |
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Double Hung |
Sliding Sash (upper and lower) |
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Casement |
Side-Hung Casement |
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Bi-Parting Casement |
Double-Hung Casement |
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Awning |
Top-Hung Casement |
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Hopper |
Bottom-Hung Casement |
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