6. The Parameter List

The parameter list contains all the editable parameter of the object in a scrollable window without any graphical interface. It also includes those parameters that you can find on the graphical interface however in a slightly different organization. For example the brick molding sill and apron parameters are organized under the same title parameter. Below we’ll give you the description of only those elements that can not be found on the graphical interface.

6.1 Cavity Closure

This parameter is relevant only if the window is placed into a cavity wall. In such cases, the cavity has to close at the openings and some of the skins have to be turned in or out. The following example demonstrates the effect of the different options.

None Turn in

Turn out Continuous

Once you have chosen a cavity closure, you can also specify how many skins have to be turned in or out. For a proper result you should set this value in accordance with the actual wall skin structure. Furthermore, a joint can be inserted to connect the two outside skins.

6.2 Materials

Turn All Frame Materials on if you wish to use the same material for all parts of the window, except the glass. When turned on, an additional parameter for specifying that material appears. If Use Object’s Materials in the panel Model is switched off, not only the frame and panel, but also the glass material will be changed to the given one.

All Frame Materials=OFF	All Frame Materials=ON	Use Object’s Materials=OFF

6.3 Options

If you do not need to fine tune all the details of the window object and would like to see a simpler parameter list, it is possible to reduce the number of available parameters.

Switching the option Parametric Level to Low causes a total of 14 marginal parameters to be hidden in the list. Of course, the substantial ones remain visible. Fully Editable enables hotspot editing. If turned on, you can change the window sash opening angle graphically as described in the section Visual Editing. If switched off, a plain black hotspot will appear on the handle instead of the editable green diamond-shaped hotspot. After clicking on this hotspot the pet palette springing up won’t contain the Stretch button.

6.4 ArchiFM & Listing Parameters

These parameters are intended for storing various product specific data that do not affect the geometric presentation of the window. They have been added to the object to provide ArchiFM compatibility. However, you can also use them successfully without ArchiFM. The listing functionality of Archicad enables you to generate a list of objects placed into your plan, showing the value of specified parameters. With this, you can even manage inventories. This is also the basic idea of ArchiFM, which is a complete solution for facility management. The standard Interactive Schedule window template was made to actively use these parameters.