Adding and positioning windows
Place windows on any wall and size them — they show up in the 2D plan and the 3D view, and Flow Check keeps space in front of them.
Place windows on any wall in two clicks. Set width and position; Smart Flow Check keeps clearance in front of them.
Step by step
- 1
Pick a window type
Build Panel → Windows section. Four tiles: Window (standard fixed or operable), Sliding Window (horizontal slider), Bay Window (projects outward), Corner Bay Window (wraps a corner). Click the tile you want.
- 2
Click the wall
Click on the wall where the window goes. The window lands at a default position; drag along the wall to reposition, or type an exact position in the Inspector.
A standard window placed on the wall, drawn to scale and dimensioned. - 3
Set width and height
Inspector → Width field; type the value. For bay and corner-bay, also set Projection (how far it pushes out).
A sliding window sized to 5 ft — the arrows show which way it slides. - 4
Verify in 3D
Switch to 3D View. Windows render with glass and frame; daylight changes how the room reads. Adjust position if it feels wrong.
Tips
10–20% of floor area as glazing
Total window area should be 10–20% of the room's floor area for normal daylight. Below 10% feels dark; above 20% gets glass-heavy.
Mind bedroom egress
Bedroom windows must meet egress requirements (usually 5.7 sq ft openable). Sliding windows commonly do; small fixed windows don't.
Frequently asked questions
What window types can I add?
Standard, Sliding, Bay, Corner Bay. See windows overview for the full guide.
How do I add a bay window?
Build Panel → Windows → Bay Window tile. Click, then click the wall. The bay auto-carves the wall and renders in 3D with the alcove geometry.
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