Window : Cabinet Design

In This Topic

The Window item is available from both the CM-Cabinets and the CM-Design-2 library and can be easily customised.

A window can be set in a wall and be displayed with either...

an image (e.g. scenery); or
a cut out in the wall can be applied so that the window becomes transparent, as shown.

Watch the Video A Minute With Mike : Enhance your designs with the customisable window and how to level up your PhotoView renders using environments, which give you a 360° background with natural lighting such as the sun shining in the window.

Background Transparent/Scenery

The Accessory Details > Window page has an option that allows the background to be viewed through the window.

Simply tick the 'Hide Scenery' checkbox, as shown.

There are also a number of scenery selections available by unticking the 'Hide Scenery' checkbox and using Scenery drop list.

You can format any item in 3D View by simply holding down the Ctrl key and double clicking with your mouse - see topic on Mouse Shortcuts

Window Options

On the Options page, you can customise the Frame, Mullions and Other details of your window.

Insertion Point is the distance from the floor to the bottom of the window, which is 'Left' by default but is often automatically taken care of by snapping features.

Pictorial explanation of Mullions Style options

As shown here, you can use a combination of options to create your own window design.

Video

In this video, you will be guided through the customisable settings for the Window found in the CM-Design2 library, where an extensive range of models can be found. [1:52 mins]

A Minute with Mike : This video shows you how to level up your PhotoView renders using environments, which give you a 360° background with natural lighting such as the sun shining in the window. [2:07 mins] See also the tutorial on 3D Photoview Best Practice.