Elements of Window Studio

1 - Project Window	5 - Status Bar

2 - Workbench Window	6 - View Windows

3 - Menu Bar	7 - Report Windows

4 - Main Tool Bar

Project Window and Project File
The Project Window is used to manage designs. Designs are stored and managed in Andersen Project Files (.APF for Microsoft Windows) Use the File/Open or New menus to open existing files or create new ones. Each project file contains as many designs as you like.

Workbench
The Workbench is where you create window designs. You can insert Window Units, try them in different arrangements and combinations, change sizes, set product options, and more. The Workbench makes it easy to experiment with design variations.

Views
Views are primarily used to create CAD symbols from the current design in the Workbench. The three types of views are Plan, Elevation, and Detail. After you create a view, you may export the information in the view to a DXF file, copy it to the clipboard, or print it.

Reports
Reports provide an itemized list of Andersen window and patio door products currently in the project

Window and Patio Door Schedule
Unit Information Report

Andersen Products
Andersen window and patio door products are represented accurately in Window Studio [image]. You can add any of these window units to your designs, and you can choose from a range of product options which are visible in elevation and detail views.

Interface to Other Applications
Easily transfer your designs and reports to CAD, graphical design programs, word processors, and other programs.

See Also

Screen Elements

Project Window

Workbench

Views

Reports


Create an Andersen project

Use the File/Open or New menu to open existing projects or create new ones.

When you open a project you see the Project Window  and the Workbench window.

The Project Window is where you manage your project and designs. From the project window you can edit project information and initiate new designs.

The Workbench is where you create and edit Andersen windows and patio door designs. Use Workbench Functions and Tools  to add window units, move and size them, align and join them together, and more.

Completed designs are stored in the project, and listed in the Project Window. Store as many designs as you like.

See also:

How To Create, Open And Save Projects

Project Window


Choose settings unique to the project

Access Project Settings from the Project Window or from the Settings/Project Menu. Project Settings define the product options for the Andersen window and patio doors; all subsequent new window units inserted in a design will have the selected product options. Generally, product options are those visible in elevation or detail.

Application Settings define the visual appearance of the plan symbol, allow you to enter user information, and to choose between architectural and metric units.

See also

Project Window

Project Settings

Application Settings


Create a window design

"Sketch" with windows using the mouse, changing their size and moving them around, snapping, aligning, and joining them automatically. You have the entire Andersen product line as elements in your design palette, and you have ultimate flexibility and speed in working with real Andersen products.

Use the Insert menu to select window units, and insert them into the Workbench by clicking where you want them. Start with one or two basic windows, and repeat to create a pattern.

Add guidelines to define building elements (column, floor, ceiling, roof pitch, sill lines or other dimensional benchmarks.)

Size and re-size window units (only legitimate Andersen sizes are possible) on the screen with the mouse or by changing unit properties.

Move the Window Units by Clicking and Dragging.

Window units align with other units and guidelines automatically.

Utilize automatic joining  to assure proper spacing, using Andersen joining parts.

Change properties of Workbench Items by double clicking on the item and editing the lists.

Copy and paste an item or groups of items.

Use Edit/Space Evenly menu item to evenly space window units or guidelines.

See also:

How to Insert Window Units

How to Move and Resize Items

How to Use Alignment Lines

How to Use Guidelines

How to Join Units Together

Workbench Tools

Andersen Products

Workbench

Unit Properties


Experiment with variations

Its easy to make modifications to your design in the Workbench. Move the window units around on the screen, testing variations and alternatives to window proportions and spacing, window types, grilles, and many other variables.

Make decisions as you go, or store alternatives under different names, comparing them in printed form or exporting them to CAD to test in the actual building.

See:

How to Move and Resize Items

How to Edit Items

How to Join Units Together

Workbench Tools

Zooming Tools

Scrolling

Andersen Products

Workbench


Define product options any time

Most Andersen product options that are visible in plan, elevation, or detail are available for selection in Window Studio [image]. These options include grilles, extension jambs, arch casings, and some accessory items like thresholds. You can define product options any time during design, or leave them unspecified.

If you know what options you want for an entire project, its easiest to set them before inserting any window units. Do this using the Settings/Project menu or selecting Settings in the Project Window.

If you don't want to deal with options early on, you can change the product options for window units one-at-a time. Simply Double-click  on the unit, or select the unit and choose the Edit/Properties menu to change the option lists.

See also:

How to Select Product Options for Andersen Units

How to Edit Items

Project Settings


Save the project

After you create or modify designs, store them in the project. Then save the project by selecting the File/Save or File/Save As menu items.

Caution: Storing a design does not save the project. You must save the project to disk separately, which saves all the current designs in the project.

See also:

How to create, open and save projects


Create views for review

Views are used primarily for exporting a design to a CAD or graphics program in Plan, Elevation, or Detail form.

A design is first created in an elevation mode on the Workbench. In order to use it in CAD or to print it, the design must be translated into one of the three Views.

Views are turned on and off using the View menu or by the View buttons on the main toolbar.

When any View window is open, you cannot edit the design in the Workbench. Close all the views to continue editing the design. Elevation View resembles the appearance of the Workbench, but without guidelines, alignment lines, or other Workbench design aides.

For Plan View, move the Plan Selector to define the location of the cut line for plan symbols.

For Detail View, use the Detail Selector to define the location of details.

Each view has buttons which activate exporting, printing, or copying:

You can have more than one view open at a time.

See also:

How to Create a Plan View

How to Create an Elevation View

How to Create a Detail View


Export views to other applications

Anytime a Plan View, Elevation View, or Detail View is open, you can export the two dimensional symbol to other applications.

You create a .DXF file by selecting Export. You then import the DXF file into your CAD or graphics applications using commands in that program.

You may choose to work simultaneously in CAD and Window Studio [image], switching from one to the other as you export and import views; or you may choose to export a series of views and then import them later into CAD.

You can also print the view directly, or you can copy it to the Clipboard for use in other applications.

See also:

How to export a view


Generate reports, if needed

Reports can be automatically generated to provide detailed information about the windows and patio doors which are in your designs. All Andersen products stored in the Project File are included in the report. Reports can be exported for use in design drawings or construction documents. Final formatting is done in your word processing or CAD program.

Window and Patio Door Schedule

Unit Information Report

Reports are generated only from the designs currently stored in the Project. If you have modified a design in the Workbench, you must store that design to the project before its modifications can be included in the report

See also:

How to create a report


Window Units

Andersen window and patio door products. Not to be confused with a Microsoft Windows "window."


Guidelines

Guidelines are used to align and space Window Units. They may represent building elements such as columns, floor or ceiling lines, typical head or sill heights, or they may be simply organizing devices.


Automatic Joining

Most Andersen windows and patio doors can be joined together using standard Andersen joining products. Standard joining and spacing are automatically included in your designs as window and patio door units are moved and re-sized close together.


Workbench Items

Objects in the Workbench, including Window Units, Guidelines, and Joins. You can usually select, move, re-size, edit, and delete these items.


Product Options

Andersen product options include grilles, extension jambs, and other components which are visually shown in elevations or details.


Project

A grouping of one or more Designs. Projects display in the Project Window; you can create, open, and save them through the File Menu.


Main Toolbar

The row of buttons below the menu bar; the buttons provide quick access to common actions.


How to Create, Open, and Save Projects

Window Studio [image] projects are stored as Andersen Project Files (.APF for Microsoft Windows).

To create a new project:

Use File/New.

A new Project Window opens, and the Workbench opens with a new (empty) design.

To open an existing project:

Use File/Open.

Choose the desired project file.

The Project Window opens, and displays information about your project, including a list of stored designs.

To save a project.

Use File/Save to save a project with the same name.

Use File/Save As to save a file with a new name.

If you try to save a project when a modified design is open, you are asked if you wish to store the design in the project before saving.


How To Insert Window Units

You can insert window units in a design which is open in the Workbench.

Choose Insert from the menu bar; a menu of Andersen window types is displayed. Microsoft Windows users can also use the right mouse button to activate the New Window Unit menu.

Choose the window type from the menu; another menu of window subtypes is displayed.

Choose the window subtype; the cursor changes to the Window Insert Tool.

Click the desired location in the Design Area; this location will define the bottom left corner of the unit.

After the window unit is added, you can move, resize, and edit its properties.


How To Move and Resize Items

Move and resize Workbench Items with the Select Tool.

To move windows, patio doors, or guidelines:

Click on the item. Selection Handles appear.

Press on the item and Drag the cursor across the Workbench; the cursor changes to the "move" cursor, and an outline of the selected item follows the cursor as you move it.

Drop the item at a new location.

To resize windows and patio doors

Click on the item. Selection Handles appear.

Move the cursor over a Selection Handle; the cursor changes to show the directions for re-sizing with this handle.   If the cursor does not change, the size of the item cannot be changed with this handle.

Press on a Selection Handle; other handles may appear in a different color to show that they are anchored (will not move.)

Drag the cursor across the Workbench; an outline of the size follows the cursor. The Andersen size code and nominal dimensions are displayed in the status bar as the size changes. Only legitimate Andersen product sizes are possible. If you move the cursor to a point that is not legitimate, the cursor changes, and you are unable to re-size further. Move the cursor back and try another size.

Release the mouse button to complete the resize operation.

Items snap to Alignment Lines and Guidelines during move and resize operations.   Alignment lines do not need to be visible for snapping to occur.

When window/patio door units are moved or resized close together, Automatic Joining is enabled if there is an Andersen joining product available.   A Join Marker appears between the units, to indicatinge the joining type (NJ, AR, SR, 2".)

Multiple workbench items can be moved together.   Select the items to move by holding down the shift key while selecting each unit, and then Drag the items across the Workbench.   Snapping and joining occurs at the edges of the rectangle that surrounds the selected items.

See Also:

How To Use Alignment Lines

How To Join Units Together

How To Group Items

Andersen Products

How to Use Guidelines

Unit Properties

Sizing Info


How To Edit Items

Edit Workbench Items in the Properties dialog.   Different workbench items have different properties to edit.

Select the item in the   Workbench by clicking on it, or by pressing the Tab key until the item is selected.

Display the properties dialog by choosing the Edit/Properties menu item, by pressing the Enter key, or by double-clicking on the item.

Click on the tab for the desired category.

Change the values for attributes desired.

Click the Apply button to apply the changes without closing the dialog.   This allows you to see the effect of the change immediately.

Click the OK button to accept the changes.

You may only edit the properties of one workbench item at a time.

See Also:

Unit Properties

Guideline Properties

Join Properties

Workbench


How To Use Alignment Lines

Alignment lines are generally extensions of the sides of Window Units that extend across the Workbench.   Window units snap to the alignment lines of other units as they are moved and resized, making it very easy to assemble a group of windows which are perfectly aligned.   You can turn the snapping feature and/or display of alignment lines on or off, as desired.

You can also turn on a visual display to see which window units are snapped to alignment lines of other units.   Choose the View/Snap Highlights menu item or click the Snap Highlights button on the main toolbar.   The sides of units that are snapped to alignment lines appear in a different color.   This provides a way to see if the edges of units are exactly aligned; if the snap highlight is not displayed, they are not aligned.

Alignment Line Display

Toggle the display of alignment lines for all window units in the Workbench Settings property sheet.

Toggle the display for individual window units by selecting them and clicking the Display Alignment Lines button on the main toolbar.

Alignment Line Snapping

Toggle the alignment line snapping for all window units in the Workbench Settings property sheet.

Toggle the snapping for individual window units by selecting them and clicking the Snap to Alignment Lines button on the main toolbar.

Each window type has its own set of alignment lines.   Straight sides of units have alignment lines that extend out from the sides.   Mull posts, astragals, meeting stiles, etc. also have alignment lines.   Arch units have curved alignment lines that match the radius of the arch.   Units with curved tops also have a vertical alignment line at the center of the arch, circle, or ellipse.

Guidelines have alignment lines at the center and outside edges (if the guideline has width).   You can snap window units to the center and outside edges of guidelines.

Andersen Joins have alignment lines only when the joined units are part of a group; the alignment line runs along the center line of the join.   Use it to align other units or joins to the center of the joined units, such as a pair of arches over a door unit.

See Also:

How To Move And Resize Items

Workbench

Workbench Settings

Guideline Properties

Join Properties


How To Use Guidelines

Guidelines are Workbench Items used to align and space Window Units in your designs.   They may represent building elements such as columns, floor or ceiling lines, typical head or sill heights, or they may simply be organizing devices.

There are three kinds of guidelines: Vertical, Horizontal, and Angled. The slope of Angled guidelines can be set in the Guideline Properties dialog.

To place and modify guidelines in your designs:

Choose one of the Guideline Tools from the Workbench tools.

Click in your design to place the guideline.

Drag guidelines to new positions, or set positions with the Guideline Properties dialog.

Window Units snap to guidelines, and vice-versa, as you move and re-size them.

Use the Guideline Properties dialog to set the width of a guideline to the desired spacing, and snap window units to the outside of the guideline. This feature can be used to set the spacing between window units.

Use the Edit/Space Items Evenly menu item to lay out patterns or grids of guidelines.   For example, to place 9 guidelines at 4 foot intervals, place two guidelines 32 feet apart (use the Position page of the Guidelines Properties dialog).   Add seven guidelines between them.   Select all the guidelines and choose Edit/Space Items Evenly.

See Also:

Workbench Functions and Tools

How to Use Alignment Lines

Guideline Properties


How To Join Window/Patio Door Units Together

Most Andersen windows and patio doors can be joined together using standard Andersen Joining Materials.   Standard joining products and spacing are automatically included as window and patio door units are moved and re-sized close together.

You can toggle automatic joining on and off, and you can set the default type of joining in Workbench Settings.

As window units snap during moving and resizing, their ability to be joined is verified.   If the Window Unit can be joined by an available joining type, the join is created and the units are spaced correctly for that joining type.   Joining Markers show the presence and type of joins.   You can toggle join markers on and off in the Workbench Settings  or with the Join Marker Display button on the main toolbar.

Types of joining include Andersen Wood Narrow Joining Material (NJ), Aluminum Reinforced (AR), Steel Reinforced (SR), and 2" Support Mullion (2").   You can change the type of an existing join by selecting it and editing its properties in the Join Properties dialog.   Changing the joining type may change the spacing between the units; if so, the units are moved to the correct spacing.

You can also set the order in which joining types are verified in the Workbench Properties Unit Joining dialog by changing the order of the joining types in the list box.   The default order is first Narrow Join, then Aluminum Join, then Steel Join, then 2" Support Mullion.etc.

More than one joining marker may appear when two units are joined.   This occurs when at least one of the units has more than one window panel (such as in the sill of a 2 sash Casement unit).

After   a window unit is moved, all existing joins for that unit are checked again.   If the spacing between the unit and other joined units changes, the joins are automatically removed.

Note: The program does not determine which type of joining is appropriate for the circumstance, nor does it do the calculations.   Refer to the Andersen Commercial Catalog for detailed information on joining materials and for calculation methods used in determining window combination wind load capacity.

See Also:

Read This

Join Properties


How To Group Items

You can combine multiple Workbench Items into a single group.   You can then perform operations on the group (for example, moving and clipboard operations.).   Grouping makes it convenient to work with workbench items you want to keep together.

Use the Select Tool to select the items you want to group.   Hold down the Shift key when clicking on items to form a group.

Once all of the items are selected, Click the Group button on the Workbench Toolbar, or choose the Edit/Group Items menu item. Selection Handles  are displayed at the corners of the smallest rectangle that bounds the grouped items.   Selection handles for grouped items indicate selection only; you cannot resize group items or edit their individual properties.   To resize or edit an individual items properties you must first ungroup the grouped items.

You can created nested group items.   Select a group item and any other workbench items (including other groups).   Click the Group button or choose Edit/Group Items to form a new group.

To undo the group, select the group and click the Ungroup button or choose the Edit/Ungroup Items menu item.   If there are Nnested groups one level of grouping will be undone.

Groups also function with snapping and alignment lines, which can be toggled on and off like other workbench items.   Alignment lines are along the edges of the bounding rectangle of the grouped items.   They also have alignment lines at the center line of joins contained in the group.   For example, two window units joined together and grouped have an alignment line along the center of the join.   This aids in aligning combinations of window units, such as a pair of arch units over a door with internal components.

See Also:

Select Tool


How To Create A Plan View

Create a plan view by displaying the Plan View window and using the Plan Selector. The primary purpose of this function is to define a plan representation of the window design for export to CAD.

Select the View/Plan View menu item, or press the Plan View button on the main toolbar.   The Plan Selector appears in the Workbench.

Drag the plan selector up or down to indicate where the plan view will be cut. The Plan View will not appear until you move the selector.

The Plan View is displayed for final review. You can set the wall width and location of the window in the wall by changing the values at the bottom of the Plan View window. The visual aspects of the plan symbol itself can also be varied using Settings/Application.

Export the file to DXF and import into CAD as desired.

See Also:

Plan View

Plan Selector

Views, General

How to Export a View


How To Create An Elevation View

Create an elevation view by displaying the Elevation View window. The primary purpose of this function is to define an elevation representation of the window design for export to CAD.

Select the View/Elevation View menu item, or press the Elevation View button on the main toolbar.

The Elevation View is displayed for final review. You can display grilles and/or operation by checking the appropriate box at the bottom of the Elevation View window.

Export the file to DXF and import into CAD as desired.

See Also:

Elevation View

Views, General

How to Export a View


How To Create A Detail View

Create a detail view by displaying the Detail View window and using the Detail Selector. The primary purpose of this function is to define detail representations of various parts of the window design for export to CAD.

Select the View/Detail View menu item, or press the Detail View button on the main toolbar.   The cursor in the Workbench changes to show that the Detail Selector is active.

Drag the Detail Selector across the part of the design you wish to detail.   Details can be generated for one or two adjacent window elements (head, jamb, sill, internal component.)   For adjacent windows, the elements are spaced exactly as they are placed in the design.

Release the mouse button, and a detail symbol appears.   If the line did not cross the side of a Window Unit, an alert sounds.

The Detail View is displayed for final review. You can display installation flanges by checking the appropriate box at the bottom of the window.

Define additional details as needed. Each line you drag across the side of a window unit creates a new detail symbol, and displays that detail.   Clicking on an existing detail symbol redisplays the detail in the Detail View window.

Export the file to DXF and import into CAD as desired.

Note that once you close the Detail View the detail definitions are not saved. Thus it is best to first define all the desired details, export them one-by-one, and then close the Detail View.

See Also:

Detail View

Detail Selector

Views, General

How to Export a View


How To Export A View

Exporting a view allows you to transfer the view to CAD applications. You can export DXF files of the Plan, Elevation, and Detail Views.

Create your drawing in the desired view.

Click the Export button at the bottom of the window.

Enter the file name and location for the DXF file and press OK.

After creating the DXF file, you can insert it into any CAD application that supports the DXF file format. You may choose to work in your CAD program and Window Studio [image]   simultaneously, switching from one to the other as you export and import views;   or you may choose to export a series of views and then import them later into a CAD application.

You can also print the view directly or you can copy it to the clipboard for use in other applications.

See Also:

How To Create A Plan View

How To Create An Elevation View

How To Create A Detail View


How to Create a Report

Reports can be automatically generated to provide detailed information about the windows and patio doors which are in your designs. All Andersen products in the Project File are included in the report.   These reports can be exported for use in construction drawings or manuals, with final formatting using your word processing or CAD system.

Select the desired report from the Reports menu.

The report is displayed for review.

You can export the report to a text file or comma separated value (CSV) data file, print the report, or copy the report to the Clipboard.

Copy or import the file to your CAD, word processing, or spreadsheet program for final formatting.

See also:

Reports

Window and Patio Door Schedule

Unit Information Report


How to Select Product Options for Andersen Units

A wide variety of product options (color, grilles, glass type, etc.) are available for Andersen products. Most options that are visible in plan, elevation, or detail are available for selection in Window Studio [image] but product options which are not available in Window Studio [image]   must be specified separately, outside of the program. Construction specification files are provided separately on the new Window Studio [image] installation disks.

Categories and choices for product options are viewed and set in the Unit Properties dialog which is associated with each window unit.

Select the window unit in the Workbench

Display the Unit Properties dialog by choosing the Edit/Properties menu item, by pressing the Enter key, or by double-clicking on the window unit.

Click on the Option Choices tab.

First select the desired category from the Select Option list.   The available Option Choices display to the right.

Select the desired Option/Choice.

Select another category on the left, followed by the option on the right.

Repeat until all options have been defined.

Note that you can also pre-select options which will apply to all subsequently inserted windows and patio doors.   To pre-select options, use the Settings/Project menu or the Settings button in the Project Window.

See Also:

Unit Information Report

Project Settings

Construction Specifications


Window Types

Andersen window and patio door products are organized by type (Awning, Casement, Double Hung, etc.).   Refer to Andersen publications and Andersen Products.


Window Subtypes

Each Andersen window type is subdivided according to operational or shape characteristics.   For example, Double Hung subtypes are Tilt-Wash, Narroline, Transom, and Picture. Refer to Andersen publications and Andersen Products.


Design Area

The area on the Workbench where you create window designs.


Selection Handles

Small black rectangles that are displayed at the edges of Workbench Items when they are selected.   Selection handles indicate when an item is selected, and they provide the points used for re-sizing.


Press

Press the mouse button and hold it down.


Alignment Lines

Alignment lines are extensions of the sides of Window Units that extend across the Workbench.   Window units snap to the alignment lines of other units as they are moved and resized, making it very easy to assemble a group of windows which are perfectly aligned.


Joining Marker

A symbol displayed between window units that are joined together.   The marker has a two character code identifying the type of joining.

Joining Markers show the presence and type of joins.


Component

A component is a composition of materials which make up one side (e.g. jamb, head, sill) or internal element (e.g. mullion) of a Window Unit.   Multiple components make up a unit.   For example, a rectangular unit contains at least one head component, at least one sill component, and two or more jamb components.


Screen Elements

1 - Project Window	5 - Status Bar

2 - Workbench Window	6 - View Windows

3 - Menu Bar	7 - Report Windows

4 - Main Tool Bar

Project Window

Used to manage project files and designs.  You can edit project information, create new designs, view and edit existing designs, and remove designs from the open project.

See also:

Project Window

Workbench Window

Used to create and edit designs using Andersen windows and patio doors.  Open the Workbench window from the Project window.

Use the Workbench Tools or Menus to insert window units, move, size, and re-size them, align and join them together, and more.

See How To topics for further details on the Workbench.

See also:

Workbench

Menu Bar

Choose actions to perform. Menus may change as you activate different windows, and they may be different for the Microsoft Windows and Macintosh versions

Main Tool Bar

Tool bar buttons are like menu items, but provide quick access to common operations. Press the button to initiate an activity.

Move the cursor over each tool bar button, without clicking, to see its function.

You can detach and reposition the tool bar by dragging it with the mouse.

See also:

Workbench Functions and Tools

Status Bar

The status bar displays helpful information  at the bottom of the screen regarding current activity, Andersen product information, and cursor coordinates.

View Windows

View windows or show designs in plan, elevation, and detail prior to exporting to CAD.  Each view is a separate window that you can be displayed or hidden.

Once a View window is open, you can export the view to a DXF formatted file, copy it to the Clipboard, or print it.

See also: Views, General.

Report Windows

Generate reports which itemize the Andersen products in your project. Each report is a separate window that can be displayed or hidden.

Once a Report window is open, you can export, copy to Clipboard, or print it.

See also:

Reports

Unit Information Report

Window and Patio Door Schedule


Project Window

For management of project information, settings and designs in your project. You can edit project information, create new designs, view and edit existing designs, and delete designs.

Use File/New to create new projects, File/Open to open an existing project, and File/Save or File/Save As to save a project.

If you close the project window, you also close the project. You are prompted to save the file if the project or designs have changes.

You can have more than one project window open.

Project Information

Press info to enter or modify the name of your project, designer and other notes on the design.  The Project Name is a reference name for descriptive use which is used in Reports; it is not the project file name. The designer name and notes are for your information only; they are not used in reports. The date and time of project file creation and modification are shown also.

Press the Settings button to choose default product options for Andersen window units. Once you have chosen settings for the project, all units placed in the Workbench will have the chosen options. Units already placed will not be affected.

Stored Unit Designs

Lists current designs in your project.  You can manage and modify these designs as follows:

Rename designs by selecting a design in the list and using the File/Rename Design menu.

Cut and Copy designs to the Clipboard, and Paste designs from the clipboard into this project or other projects by selecting the name from the list and using menu or keyboard functions.

Create Button

Opens a Workbench window ready for a new design. After inserting window and door units, you can store it; you will be prompted for a name.

Edit Button

Opens the selected design for viewing or editing in the Workbench. If you make changes to the design, use the Store Design button to store it again.

Delete Button

Removes the selected design from the project.

See also:

Project Settings

How to Select Product Options for Andersen Units


Workbench

The Workbench is used to create and edit Andersen windows and patio door designs.  Open the Workbench from the Project window.

Tool Bar

Workbench Tools assist you in creating and modifying designs.  Click on a tool to activate it.

Design Area

The place where you create window designs using Andersen Window and Patio Door units.  The design area is limited to 120 feet (36 mm) by 120 feet (576 mm).  You can change the visible extent of the design area by zooming and scrolling.

Close

Closes the Workbench and any View windows that are open. You will be asked if you want to store the design if it has been modified.

Store Design

Stores the design in the project; it does not close the Workbench.

Caution:  Store Design overwrites the earlier design, so be sure that is what you want to do.

Quantity

Defines the number of times this design is repeated in the project.  You probably will want to leave this until the whole building is designed, when all windows have been finalized. If you enter a quantity greater than 1, the design is stored only once, and the value is used for determining unit quantities in reports.

You can define the Workbench properties in the Workbench Settings dialog.  Choose Settings/Workbench or double-click on the Design Area to display this dialog.

See also:

How to Insert Window Units

How to Move and Resize Items

How to Use Alignment Lines

How to Use Guidelines

Workbench Functions and Tools


Workbench Functions and Tools

Workbench tools assist you in creating and modifying designs. They are part of the Workbench window.  Workbench tools are used in conjunction with menus and other tools in the Main Tool Bar.

Workbench Tools (buttons) include:

Select Tool

Guideline Tools

Grouping Tools

Zooming Tools

Locking Tool

Select a tool by clicking the button on the tool bar.  The tool activates, and the cursor symbol changes.  Click again in the Design Area to execute the action for that tool (for example, a guideline appears where you click.)

The current tool resets to the Select Tool after the tool is used.  If you want to keep the current tool active, click the Locking Tool tool.  Holding down the Shift key while using a tool will also temporarily lock the current tool.

You can detach and reposition the tool bar by dragging it with the mouse.  It can be a separate window, or it can be attached to the top, bottom, or sides of the Workbench. You can also display or hide the tool bar with the View/Workbench Toolbar menu.

See also:

How to Use Guidelines

How to Group Items


Select Tool

Used to select Window units, Guidelines, and other Workbench Items in order to perform operations on the Workbench.

After choosing the Select Tool with the mouse, Click on Workbench Items to select them.  Selected items are drawn with Selection Handles.  Select multiple items by holding down the Shift key while selecting other items. Double-click  on items to edit them.

Information about Workbench Items displays in the status bar as the Select Tool cursor is positioned over those items.

See also:

How To Move and Resize Items

How To Edit Items

How To Group Items


Guideline Tools

Guidelines are used to align and space window units. They may represent building elements such as columns, floor or ceiling lines, typical head or sill heights, or they may simply be organizing devices.

There are three guideline tools:

Horizontal

Vertical

Angle

See also:

How to Use Guidelines

Guideline Properties


Grouping Tools

Use to temporarily group and ungroup items on the Workbench.  Grouping sometimes makes it easier to manipulate parts of the design, making it possible to move, copy, and paste a group of window units together.

To group items, select them one-by-one while holding down the Shift Key.  Then click on the Group tool.

Use the Ungroup tool to make each item independent again.

See also:

How to Group Items


Zooming Tools

Use the four Zoom tools to change the extent of design visible on the Workbench. First select the desired zoom tool and then click in the design area. Generally, zooming will be centered where you click.

Zoom in

Zoom out

Zoom to Fit (entire design fills the Workbench)

Zoom to Selection (selected items fill the Workbench)

The Plus (+) and Minus (-) keys on the keyboard number pad are short cuts for the Zoom In and Zoom Out tools.

Function keys F7 and F8 are short cuts for the Zoom to Fit and Zoom to Selection tools, respectively.

See also:

Scrolling


Lock Tool

Click the Lock Tool to keep a tool active. When the Lock Button is not "on," the current tool resets to the Select Tool after the tool is used.  When the Lock Button is "on," the current tool will not change until you choose another tool.

As an alternative, pressing the Shift Key while using a tool also locks the current tool while the Shift remains pressed.


Scrolling

Use the scroll bars at the right and bottom edges of the Workbench to show parts of the design which are not visible on the screen.


Window Insert Menu

Use the Insert menu to place Window units on the Workbench. The selection of window types for insertion is available either from the menu bar or by clicking the right mouse button (Microsoft Windows only) to activate the New Window Unit menu.

See also:

How To Insert Window units

Screen Elements


Plan Selector

A line which defines the height of a Plan View. All units intersected by the Plan Selector line are displayed in the Plan View.

The Plan Selector line displays in the Workbench only after you have selected Plan View; it disappears when you close Plan View.

See also:

 How to Create a Plan View


Detail Selector

Defines the location of a detail which cuts through one or two window units on the Workbench. Once you use the Detail Selector to define location, a detail symbol appears.

Detail symbols remain visible as long as the Detail View is active. They disappear when you close the Detail View.

See also:

How to Create a Detail View

Detail View


Views, General

Views are used primarily for exporting a Design to a CAD or graphics program in Plan, Elevation, or Detail form. A design is first created in an elevation mode on the Workbench, and in order to use it in CAD or to print it, it must be translated into one of the three Views. Views are turned on and off using the View menu or by the View buttons on the main toolbar.

Note that when any View window is open, you cannot edit the design in the Workbench.  Close all the views to continue editing the design.

Each view has buttons which activate exporting, printing, or copying:

Export

Exports the view to a DXF-formatted file.  A DXF Export dialog appears to enter a file name and location for your exported drawing.  Once exported, you can import the file into a CAD or graphics program.

Print

Prints the view.  A Print dialog appears to choose the printer and set the scale for the drawing.

Copy

Copies the view to the Clipboard.  This places the drawing on the clipboard as a picture.  You may paste it to any application that accepts picture formats, such as a word processor or graphics program.

See also:

Plan View

Elevation View

Detail View

How To Export A View

Export

Print


Plan View

Displays the design in plan mode, ready for export, printing or copying.  The window plan symbols contain glass lines, sill lines, and frame lines. You can choose the way these elements appear by changing the Application Settings in the Settings menu.

Wall lines shown in Plan View in blue extend from the wall opening to represent the wall, but are not included when the plan view is exported.

You can define which windows are shown in plan by moving the Plan Selector.

Wall Width

If you know the exact width of the wall which will receive this Plan View, enter the width. This will set the length of the wall cut lines. Use Architectural Units or Metric Units.

Symbol Placement

If you know how the window unit will fit in the wall, select one of the following:

Centered: Centers the glass line on the wall.

Face Of Frame: Aligns the outside of the frame with the outside of the wall. Applies only when the symbol contains frames.

Installation Flange: Aligns the installation flange with the outside of the wall. Applies only when the symbol contains frames.

Offset

Enter a dimension to offset the face of the frame or installation flange from the outside of the wall. Applies only for Face of Frame or Installation Flange symbol placement.  Use Architectural Units or Metric Units.

See also:

How to Create a Plan View

Application Settings

Plan Selector

Views, General

Print


Elevation View

Displays the Design in elevation mode, much as it appeared in the Workbench, although without guidelines, alignment lines, or joining symbols. The view is ready for export, printing or copying, pending your choice on whether to show grilles and operation symbols.  These can be toggled on and off with these settings:

Show Grilles

Toggles grille display on and off.  Only applies to window units that have a grille option selected.

Show Operation

Toggles operation display on and off.  Only applies to window units that have operable features.

See also:

How To Create An Elevation View

Views, General

Print


Detail View

Displays the Design in detail mode, ready for export, printing or copying.

Detail symbols represent Andersen product cross sections based upon window type and operation.

Use the Detail Selector tool to select the sides of Window units that you want to see in the Detail View.

For single Andersen units or units spaced apart, the installation flanges will be automatically displayed. For Andersen units joined together the flanges will not be displayed. In either case, you can toggle the flange "on" or "off."

See also:

How to Create a Detail View

How to Join Units Together

Detail Selector Tool

Views, General

Print


Project Settings

Project Settings are used to pre-set Andersen product options for various window types.  Options include grilles, extension jambs, and other components which are visually shown in elevations or details.

Select the Settings/Project menu.  Click on the tab for the settings you wish to change.

Changing the project settings does not affect existing designs.  Only window units inserted after the Project Settings are changed will use the new settings.

Option Choices

Select Unit Type - Select an Andersen window type.  Note that the set of possible product options changes to the right as you change unit types.

Select Option - Select the desired option categories.  Note that the set of option choices changes in the list below as you select different categories.  The initial choice for each option is Unspecified, indicating no choice has been made for that option.

Select Option Choice - Select the desired item.

See also:

Unit Properties

How to Select Product Options for Andersen Units


Application Settings

Application Settings are used to:

Document basic information about the project and designer

Set Plan View visual characteristics

Select units of measurement

Select the Settings/Application menu.  Click on the tab for the settings you wish to change.

User Info

Fill in your user information, such as your company, address, and contact name. The company name is automatically included on Window Studio [image] reports.

Plan View

Check boxes that control how window units are displayed in Plan View:

Glass Lines - Sets the number of glass lines displayed (1 or 2)

Show Sill Lines - Displays window sill lines or not

Show Frames - Displays window unit frames (or not) with the following variations:

Show Frame Lines - Displays frame lines at the default depth (approx. 4")

Show Full Frame - Displays frames at the full wall width.

Note that you can also define the location of the window symbol in the wall using controls in the Plan View.

Units

You can work in either architectural (feet and inches) or metric units (millimeters) and you may switch units anytime. You can also define the unit exported with the .DXF file as:

1 centimeter

1 foot

1 inch

1 meter

1 millimeter

See also:

How to Create A Plan View


Workbench Settings

Used to define how certain operations are performed in the Workbench. Select the Settings/Workbench menu, or double click on the Design Area of the Workbench. Click on the tab for the settings you wish to change.

Unit Joining

Enable automatic joining of units - Check this option if you want Andersen Joining to be automatically created as you move and snap window units together.  When selected, window units will snap to the correct spacing for the type of window unit and the default type of joining.  When not selected, window units snap together without any spacing between the window unit components. Andersen joining is recommended.

Display joining markers - Check this option if you want Join Display Markers to be displayed wherever Andersen Joining is in effect.  This option does not affect the actual join; it only toggles the display markers on and off. As an alternative, you can use the Join Display tool.

Attempt Joining in this Order - Select the type of Andersen Joining to use when automatic joining is enabled. The list box contains the possible joining types. Automatic joining uses the first joining type that applies for the window unit components being joined. You can change the joining type priority by selecting joining types and using the Move Up and Move Down buttons.

Alignment Lines

Select how you want to use Alignment Lines for all Window units in your design.  You can also set the display and snap options for individual window units by selecting them and clicking the appropriate buttons on the main toolbar.

Show alignment lines - Turn on the display of alignment lines for all window units.

Hide alignment lines - Turn off the display of alignment lines for all window units.  Snapping to alignment lines can still be enabled when they are not displayed.  This is the default setting.

Always snap to alignment lines - Snap window units to alignment lines during move and resize operations.  Snapping must be enabled for automatic joining to occur.

Do not snap to any alignment lines - Snapping disabled.

See also:

Workbench

How To Use Alignment Lines

How To Join Units Together


Unit Properties

You can re-size window units, select product options, and define the position of a window unit on the Workbench using the Unit Properties dialog.

Select a window unit on the Workbench

Activate the Unit Properties dialog in one of three ways:

Select the Edit/Properties menu

Press the Enter key

Double-click on the window unit.

With Microsoft Windows you can also use the right mouse button to activate the Properties dialog

Select the desired tab

Sizing Info

Options Choices

Workbench Choices

Position

Make changes to the lists as desired

If you want to see the results without closing the Unit Properties dialog, press Apply. If you just want to implement the change, press OK.

See also:

How to Move and Resize Items

How to Edit Items

How to Select Product Options for Andersen Units


Sizing Info

View and re-define sizing information for the Window Unit.

The dialog shows the Andersen size code, height, width, operation, rough opening width and height, and radius, where applicable. The rough opening dimensions are displayed, but cannot be edited.

Standard window units have lists of available sizes.  Select the desired width and height, or the size code.  Selecting a height displays the widths available for that height, and selecting a width displays the heights available for that width.  Selecting a size code affects both the width and height.

Custom window units have fields to enter the desired height, width, or other window unit dimensions.  Use Architectural units  metric units to specify these values.

Note that as window units are sized graphically on the Workbench, sizing information is changed.  Note, also, that nominal window sizes and Andersen size codes are displayed in the status bar for any window which is under the cursor.

See also:

How to Move and Re-size Units

How to Edit Items

Application Settings

Unit properties


Option Choices

Select Andersen product options for the Window Unit. Most options that are visible in plan, elevation, or detail are available for selection, including extension jambs, grilles, etc.

Options - Lists available options categories for the selected window type

Option Choices - Lists available choices for the selected option

See also:

How to Select Product Options For Andersen Units

Project Settings

Unit properties


Workbench Choices
Workbench Properties

These settings define certain Window Unit behavior in the Workbench.  Not all window units have a Workbench page.

Some units, such as the Flexiframe Regular Hexagon, can be resized using different sizing styles.  Choose the sizing style from the list box:

Anchor to adjacent handle - Anchors the sizing handle that is immediately clockwise from the sizing handle you are dragging.  Only the anchored handle remains stationary; all other handles move.

Anchor to opposite handle - Anchors the sizing handle that is opposite from the sizing handle you are dragging.

See also:

How to Move and Resize Items

Unit Properties


Position

Use to set the exact location of the Window Unit in the Design.

You may position the item absolutely (offset from the lower left corner of the design), or relatively (offset from the current position).  Enter the values in the Horizontal and Vertical fields.

See also:

Unit Properties

How to Move and Resize Items


Guideline Properties

Sets properties of Guidelines.

Select a guideline in the Workbench

Activate the Guideline Properties dialog in one of three ways:

Select the Edit/Properties menu:

Press the Enter key

Double-click on the guideline.

Select the desired tab

Width, Pitch

Position

Width - Enter the width in Architectural Units .  Initially guidelines have zero width.  Entering a value gives width to the guideline to simulate a structural component (e.g. a column) or to otherwise aid in spacing window units.  Window units snap to the outside of guidelines; you may toggle the snapping to the center of guidelines with the Allow Snap to Center check box.

Pitch - Enter the pitch to change the slope of angled guidelines.  The value must be between 0.01 and 1000.  The pitch is the entered value over 12.  Click the Slope Up or Slope Down button to set the direction of the pitch.  You may set the pitch for angled guidelines only.

Position

Use this page to set the Guidelines position in the Design.  This allows for exact positioning of the guideline.

You may position the item absolutely (offset from the lower left corner of the design), or relatively (offset from the current position).  Enter the values in the Horizontal and Vertical fields.

See also:

How to Use Guidelines


Join Properties

Set properties of Andersen Joins.

Select a Join symbol in the Workbench

Activate the Join Properties dialog in one of three ways:

Select the Edit/Properties menu:

Press the Enter key

Double-click on the join.

Select the desired joining characteristics

Joining Type

Change the type of joining between the joined window units.

The available types of Andersen Joining Materials are displayed in the list box.  The highlighted item is the current type of the join. Select another type if desired.

Different joining types may have different widths, so changing the joining type may require a different spacing between the joined window units. Choose how you want the Window units to move:

Move unit with join label on it - Adjust the spacing between the joined units by only moving the unit that has the join label on it.

Move unit without join label on it - Adjust the spacing between the joined units by only moving the unit that does not have the join label on it.

Move both units equally - Adjust the spacing between the joined units by moving both units an equal amount.

If one or both units are moved because the joining type is changed, this may affect other joins of the moved units. If the spacing between the moved units and other joined units changes, those joins are removed.

See also:

How To Join Units Together


Export

See How to Export a View.

See How to Create a Report.

See also:

Views, General

Reports


Clipboard

A temporary holding area for items copied from the Workbench, Views, or Project window. You can use the Clipboard to transfer information within Window Studio [image], or to other applications.

Views

Copy the Plan View, Elevation View, and Detail View drawings to the clipboard with the Copy button or the Edit/Copy menu item.  Copied drawings can be pasted to any application that accepts graphical clipboard data. Note, however, that there is no scale once the object is pasted into another application. If scale is important, use the Export function.

Reports

Copy reports to the clipboard with the Copy button or the Edit/Copy menu item. Copied reports can be pasted into any application that accepts textual clipboard data.

Workbench

Cut, Copy, and Paste single or multiple Workbench Items. Select the item or items in the Workbench. You can paste them back to the same design, or paste to another design. Workbench items cannot be copied to another application.

Designs

Cut, Copy, and Paste designs in the Project Window. Select the name of the design from the Stored Unit Designs list.  You may paste the design to either this project window, or any other project window.

See also:

Views, General

Reports

Workbench

Project Window


Reports

At any time in the design process you can call for reports which list the characteristics of the Andersen products in your project.  There are two types of reports:

Window and Patio Door Schedule

Unit Information Report

Reports are snapshots of the current project at any given time; they do not update automatically as you modify your project;  there is, however, an Update button at the bottom of the report window which will cause the report to be updated.  Be sure to store any active designs before updating the report.

Report generation is controlled by the following buttons:

Export

Exports the report to either an unformatted text file or a (CSV) data file.  A Save As dialog appears to enter or choose the file name and file type for your report. Note that report and column headers are not included in the CSV file. Note also that a text file opened in another application may require changing to a fixed width font such as Courier and re-adjusting font size and/or margins so that items in columns are properly aligned.

Print

Prints the report so that the width of the report fits on a page.

Copy

Copies the report to the Clipboard as unformatted text. You can then paste the text into another application.

Close

Closes the report window.

Update

Updates the report to include all designs that have been stored in the project.

See also:

How to Create a Report

Window and Patio Door Schedule

Unit Information Report


Window and Patio Door Schedule

The Window & Patio Door Schedule contains the following information for all the window units  in all the designs in the project:

Project name (taken automatically from Project Information entered in the Project Window )

Company Name (from User Information entered in Application Settings)

Date

Reference name for the window design (e.g. Unit Type A)

Andersen description of the window unit (size code)

Window unit width

Window unit height

Rough opening width

Rough opening height

See also:

Reports

How To Create A Report


Unit Information Report

The Unit Information report contains the following information:

Project name (taken automatically from Project Information entered in the Project Window)

Company Name (from information entered in Application Settings)

Date

Reference name for the window design (e.g. Unit Type A)

Quantity of each unique window unit in a design

Andersen description of the window unit (size code)

Window unit operation type Product options selected for the window unit.  If options have not been selected these spaces will be blank.

See also:

Reports

How To Create A Report


Print

You can print a View by choosing the Print button at the bottom of the window. If you are working on a Macintosh you need to set the scale first using the File/Print Scaling menu. For Microsoft Windows systems you can set the scale directly after you choose the Print button.

Select the desired scale (architectural, or metric, based on your Application Settings) and other options and press OK.

You can also see the way a printed symbol will appear on the paper by using the File/Print Preview menu.


Architectural Units

A length or width specified in inches, or feet and inches. Use a single quote for feet, and a double quote for inches. Separate feet and inches with a dash.  Example:  2'-3" or 27"


Cursor

The symbol used to point with the mouse to an area on the screen. The cursor symbol varies according to the action being performed.


Andersen Tradition - Since 1903

ITS THE WAY OUR WINDOWS GO TOGETHER
THAT SETS US APART.

When Hans Andersen began his small millwork business back in 1903, one of his founding precepts was to make a product that was "different and better." And thats what weve been doing ever since. Making products that are not only different but better too.

We're proud of the products we make, which is why we back our products with a written warranty (contact your Andersen representative for a copy). We also believe theyre the finest on the market today. But were not content to rest on our laurels. Were constantly working to make the best even better.

That's why we have one of the best equipped, most complete Research and Development facilities in the window and patio door industry. Our research teams push their imaginations (and our products) to the limit. As a result, Andersen windows, patio doors and roof windows meet or exceed all industry AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) and NWWDA (National Wood Window & Door Association) standards for air infiltration, water infiltration and wind loading.

We test in independent labs, too. We test the entire window (frame and glass) for U- and R-values, air and water infiltration in all styles and at random. We test durability and weathering.

Then we report not our best, but our average results. So you get the most representative data. As near as we can tell, Andersen is the only manufacturer who reports the averaged figures, rather than the single test, best of the batch figures.

There are no "seconds" at Andersen. We use only the finest wood. Our hardware is specially designed for our exclusive use. And  every pane of glass must meet our stringent specification. We constantly check our milling for craftsmanship as precise as .005 of an inch. If the part doesnt meet that spec, out it goes.

But perhaps our most important assets are our dedicated employees, steeped in the Andersen tradition, whose commitment to excellence really sets us apart.


The Andersen Commercial Group

Window Studio [image] is brought to you by the Andersen Commercial Group. Developed by architects for architects, Window Studio [image], together with the Andersen Commercial Catalog  and Architectural Detail File, endeavor to provide to you the best set of design and specification tools possible.

When you work with us you are working with a tightly focused team within Andersen Corporation. The staff of the Andersen Commercial Group includes professional architects and experienced commercial architecture professionals. When you call us or specify our products, you can count on getting the expertise and support you need. The Commercial Group has one mission: supporting commercial customers like yourself with window and patio door products that consistently deliver high quality, performance, and value.

We accomplish that mission by offering you three essential capabilities:

An intimate knowledge of commercial architecture and its unique needs and requirements. Our staff includes architects and technical specialists who speak your language, understand your challenges, and are experts at crafting superior solutions for you.

A set of product lines that give you the flexibility and capabilities you need to give your clients a design with optimal functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Ongoing product support and technical research. You can count on Andersen to stand behind its products long after the installation. Our research and development teams continue to pioneer new advances in materials, design, and technology-allowing us to provide you with the highest quality products.

Andersen windows and patio doors are designed to provide superior operation and reliability. Andersen windows and patio doors add unmatched value and performance to your design, for any light commercial application.


Andersen Products - What's Included in Window Studio ?

Window Studio [image] includes most Andersen window and door types. The design tool in Window Studio [image], called the Workbench, allows the user to pattern most any flat wall window combination. Other window types may be included in future versions of the program. Remember, Window Studio [image] is primarily a visual design tool and symbol exporting tool; refer to Andersens product literature or contact your local Andersen product representative for more complete product feature and performance information.

Below is a listing of Andersen products, options and accessories; "black" text is for items included, "blue" text is for items not included in Version 1.0.

Casement

Basic Venting and Stationary Standard Sizes

Picture Window Standard Sizes

Bay and Bow Window Standard Sizes

Bay and Bow Window Custom

Awning Standard Sizes

Basic Venting and Stationary

Picture Window

Venting Picture

Flexiframe® Custom

Isosceles Triangle

Right Triangle Type 1

Right Triangle Type 2

Rectangle

Trapezoid

Vertical Parallelogram

Horizontal Parallelogram

Diamond

Peak Pentagon

Angled Pentoid Type 1

Angled Pentoid Type 2

Hexagon

Regular Hexagon

Octagon

Arch Window

Basic Standard Sizes

Double Leg Custom

Single Leg Type 1 Custom

Single Leg Type 2 Custom

Springline [image] Window Standard Sizes

Springline [image] Flanker Custom

Specialty Window Standard Sizes

Quarter Round Casement/Awning

Quarter Round Monumental

Circle Top [image] Casement/Awning

Circle Top [image] Double-Hung

Circle Casement/Awning

Full Round Monumental

Elliptical Top

Oval

Full Chord Casement

Full Chord Double-Hung

Full Chord Frenchwood Door

Gothic

Octagon

Double-Hung

Tilt-Wash Standard Sizes

Picture Standard Sizes

Transom Standard Sizes

Narroline® Standard Sizes

Bay and Bow Window Standard Sizes

Bay and Bow Window Custom

Gliding Window Standard Sizes

Frenchwood® Gliding Patio Door Standard Sizes

Frenchwood® Hinged Patio Door Standard Sizes

Gliding Patio Door Standard Sizes

Skylight and Roof Window Standard Sizes

Prefinished Basement/Utility Standard Sizes

Product Options (appearing in window symbols)

Arch Casing (detail)

Grille Style (elevation)

Interior Extension Jamb (detail)

Sill Support (detail)

Stool (detail)

Threshold and Sill Extender (detail)

Product Options (not appearing in window symbols)

All options not listed above are not included in this Version 1.0 of Window Studio [image], but may be included in future versions.

Accessories

Details for accessory parts used to trim the perimeter of Andersen windows are included as separate .DXF files on your installation media. Please refer to Supplementary Product Details.


Supplementary Product Details

In addition to the product details contained within the Window Studio [image] program, several additional Andersen product details can be found on your installation media. In the SUPPLMNT folder (subdirectory) of your program CD or last program installation disk are the following files:

File Name	Description

3PCASING.DXF	3 ½" Perma-Shield® Casing

5PCASING.DXF	5 ½" Perma-Shield® Casing

AXCASING.DXF	Perma-Shield® Auxiliary Casing

The SUPPLMNT folder contains two folders named INCH and METRIC.

Choose .DXF files from the folder which represents the drawing units you prefer.

INCH: one drawing unit equals one inch.

METRIC: one drawing unit equals one millimeter.

Translate and use these files as you would any detail exported from Window Studio [image].


Construction Specifications

In addition to the Window Studio [image] program, CSI format construction specifications for Andersen products can be found on your installation media. In the SPECS folder (subdirectory) of your program CD-ROM (or separate Specification Disk) are the following files and file formats:

Folder (Subdirectory)	Format

SPECS \ TEXT	Text Only

SPECS \ WORD	Microsoft Word for Windows Document

File	Description

07811.*	Skylights

07812.*	Roof Windows

08611.*	Vinyl Clad Wood Casement and Awning Windows

08612.*	Vinyl Clad Wood Double Hung Windows

08613.*	Vinyl Clad Tilt-Wash Wood Double Hung Windows

08614.*	Vinyl Clad Wood Gliding Windows

08615.*	Vinyl Clad Wood Circle Top, Elliptical Top, Circle and Oval Windows

08616.*	Flexiframe Window Components, Arch and Springline Windows

08617.*	Wood Hinged Patio Doors

08618.*	Wood Gliding Patio Doors

08619.*	Vinyl Clad Wood Gliding Patio Doors

08620.*	Prefinished Wood Basement / Utility Windows

08621.*	Builders Select Vinyl Clad Wood Double Hung Windows

Open these files in your own word processing software to read and edit the specifications.


Require Assistance in Specifying Andersen Products?

To locate your local Andersen representative, order literature, or to secure other product information, call the Andersen Product Help Line at:

telephone 1-800-426-7691

Available (Central Time):	7:00am to 12:00am	Monday-Friday
7:00am to   6:00pm	Saturday
8:00am to   5:00pm	Sunday

See also:

Window Studio Support


Need Andersen Product Literature?

Andersen product literature is an excellent source for most types of product information. If you need additional information, contact your local Andersen representative  or call the Andersen Product Help Line  to request any of the following publications.

Andersen Commercial Catalog (order #L-5)

Andersen Architectural Detail File (order #M-46)

Andersen Residential Product Guide (order #L-2)

Andersen Art Glass Collection (order #L-32)

Andersen Frank Lloyd Wright Art Glass Collection (order #L-46)

Andersen Feature Window Guidebook (order #L-39)

See also:

Andersen Commercial Group


United States Distributors

Alabama

Dothan (36303)	Huttig Distribution, 534 Drew Road	(334 793-4477)

Alaska

(See Kent, Washington)

Arizona

Phoenix (85004)	Adam Wholesalers, 302 East Watkins Street	(602 254-6104)

California

Chino (L.A.) (91710)	OrePac Millwork Products, 13971 Norton Avenue	(909 627-4043)

Santee (San Diego) (92071)	OrePac Millwork Products, 8787 Olive Lane, Suite A	(619 596-5800)

Huntington Beach (92649)	Carroll Moulding Co., 15571 Container Lane	(714 895-4621)

Oakland (94601)	Western Door and Sash Co., 4601 Malat Street	(510 535-2000)

Sacramento (95815)	California Builders Supply Co., 1201 Blumenfeld Drive	(916 929-3191)

Colorado

Denver (80239)	Adam Wholesalers, 5005 Lima Street	(303 373-0210)

Connecticut

Rocky Hill (06067)	Cleary Millwork Co., 235 Dividend Road	(203 721-0520)

Delaware

Newark (19711)	Morgan Distribution, 101 Interchange Boulevard	(302 737-9100)

Florida

Orlando (32808)	Huttig Distribution, 3717 Mercy Star Court	(407 293-6279)

Georgia

Atlanta (30318)	Rugby Building Products, Inc., (Corp.)
1425 Ellsworth Industrial Drive, NW	(770 355-0520)

Augusta (30906)	Rugby Building Products, Inc., 1411 Marvin Griffin Road	(706 790-1280)

Macon (31208)	Huttig Distribution, 3155 Franklinton Road	(912 742-4594)

Hawaii

Pearl City (96782)	Cabinet Distributors, Inc., 96-1333B Waihona Street	(808 455-9396)

Idaho

Boise (83706)	OrePac Building Products, 5500 Federal Way	(208 345-0562)

Illinois

Aurora (60506)	WahlfeldÕs, 971 West Industrial Drive	(708 844-9100)

Decatur (62526)	Morgan Distribution, 3205 North 22nd Street	(217 877-4621)

Peoria (61602)	WahlfeldÕs, 1100 Southwest Washington Street	(309 673-4421)

Rock Island (61201)	Rock Island Millwork Company, 500 31st Avenue	(309 788-0421)

West Chicago (60185)	Morgan Distribution, 1700 DownÕs Drive, Suite 200	(708 293-0510)

Indiana

Cedar Lake (46303)	Grand Rapids Sash & Door Co., 10501 West 133rd Ave.	(219 374-5567)

Goshen (46526)	Goshen Sash & Door Co., Inc., 613 East Purl Street	(219 533-1146)

Indianapolis (46226)	Adam Wholesalers, 3333 Mesilla Court	(317 895-5500)

Terre Haute (47802)	Associated Door & Plywood Co., 819 Spang Street	(812 232-1371)

Iowa

Des Moines (50313)	Huttig Distribution, 1770 Northeast 58th Avenue	(515 265-6071)

Mason City (50401)	Mason City Millwork Co., Inc., 506 4th Street, SW	(515 423-2822)

Waterloo (50701)	Huttig Distribution, 2125 Westfield Avenue	(319 233-3331)

Kansas

Shawnee (Kansas City) (66214)	Morgan Distribution, 10601 West 79th	(913 631-8444)

Wichita (67214)	Huttig Distribution, 1340 North Mosley	(316 264-8375)

Kentucky

Lexington (40505)	Huttig Distribution, 1025 Russell Cave Road	(606 254-3321)

Louisville (40214)	Adam Wholesalers, 7803 National Turnpike	(502 361-8481)

Louisville (40299)	Huttig Sash & Door Co., 2417 Data Drive	(502 491-4560)

Louisiana

Lake Charles (70601)	Davidson Louisiana, Inc., 202 North Ryan	(1-800-256-1436)

Maine

Portland (04103)	Brockway-Smith Company, 203 Read Street	(207 774-6201)

Maryland

Baltimore (21227)	Iron City Sash & Door Co., 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road	(410 247-6611)

Barclay (21607)	Delmarva Sash & Door Co. 1302 Goldsboro Road	(410 438-3102)

Massachusetts

Andover (Boston) (01810)	Brockway-Smith Company, 146 Dascomb Road	(508 475-7100)

Hatfield (01038)	Brockway-Smith Company, 125 Chestnut Street	(413 247-9674)

Springfield (01104)	Martin Millwork, Inc., 983 Page Boulevard	(413 788-9634)

Michigan

Birch Run (48415)	Morgan Distribution, 12100 Heath Street	(517 624-9383)

Comstock park (49321)	Grand Rapids Sash & Door Co., 5758 Vinton NW Ave.	(616 784-1500)

Holt (Lansing) (48842)	Grand Rapids Sash & Door Co., 3909 West Holt Road	(517 694-2108)

Traverse City (49684)	Kellogg Wholesale Bldg. Supply, Inc., 2662 Cass Road	(616 946-4980)

Wixom (Detroit) (48393)	Kimball & Russell, Inc., 49800 Martin Drive	(810 624-7000)

MISSISSIPPI

NORTHERN (See Memphis, Tennessee)

SOUTHERN (See Lake Charles, Louisiana)

Minnesota

Duluth (55807)	The Radford Company, 6100 Waseca Street 	(218 624-3654)

Minneapolis (55445)	Independent Millwork, Inc., 9420 83rd Avenue, North	(612 425 6600)

St. Paul (55113)	Pacific Mutual Door Company, 2655 Fairview Avenue, North	(612 631-2211)

Missouri

Cape Girardeau (63701)	Rugby Building Products, Inc., 300 Nash Road	(314 335-8231)

Earth City (St. Louis) (63045)	Adam Wholesalers, 13679 Rider Trail N	(314 291-8088)

Kansas City (64108)	Pacific Mutual Door Company, 1525 West 31st Street	(816 531-0161)

St. Joseph (64501)	Associated Building Center, 2202 Locust Street	(816 232-3000)

Springfield (65803)	Toombs & Company, 1900 East Dale Street	(417 862-9377)

Montana

Billings ()	Fargo Glass & Paint Company

Great Falls (59401)	Lumber Yard Supply Co., 13th Avenue, North & River Drive	(406 453-0356)

Nebraska

Omaha (68102)	Ashton Wholesale Service Inc., 1218 Nicholas Street	(402 341-0243)

New Jersey

Allendale (07401)	Black Millwork Co., Inc., 230 West Crescent Avenue	(201 934-0100)

Woodbury Heights (08097)	Adam Wholesalers, Chestnut St. & Academy Avenue	(609 848-8000)

New Mexico

Albuquerque (87113)	Huttig Distribution, 8333 Washington Place, NE	(505 823-9300)

New York

Albany (12205)	Dorsey Millwork, Inc., 36 Railroad Avenue	(518 489-2542)

Coxsackie (Albany) (12051)	Brockway-Smith Co.,
Hudson Valley Commercial Park, Stacey Rd.	(518 731-8200)

Deer Park (Long Island) (11729)	Sturtevant Millwork Corporation, 75 North Industry Court	(516 667-6700)

Kirkwood (13795)	Adam Wholesalers, 970 New York 11	(607 775-2450)

Liverpool (13088)	Reeb Millwork Corp., 7475 Henry Clay Boulevard	(315 451-6699)

Victor (Rochester) (14564)	Iron City Sash & Door Company, 10 Victor-Mendon Road	(716 924-3201)

North Carolina

Charlotte (28208)	Huttig Sash & Door Company, 1018 Jay Street	(704 332-1503)

Rocky Mount (27804)	Huttig Sash & Door Company, Hwy. 301, North	(919 446-2446)

North Dakota

Fargo (58102)	Fargo Glass & Paint Co., 1801 Seventh Avenue, North	(701 235-4441)

Ohio

Cincinnati (45241)	Adam Wholesalers, 3001 East Kemper Road	(513 772-9090)

Cleveland (44130)	Weiler-Wilhelm Window & Door, 16900 Bagley Road	(216 243-5000)

Columbus (43212)	Huttig Sash & Door Company, 1791 Kenny Road	(614 486-4367)

Massillon (44647)	Iron City Sash & Door Company, 815 Oberlin Road, SW	(216 832-9332)

Toledo (43607)	Adam Wholesalers, 830 North Westwood Avenue	(419 537-1373)

Vandalia (45377)	Adam Wholesalers, 875 Center Drive	(513 898-7844)

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (73105)	Huttig Distribution, 141 Northeast 31st Street	(405 524-7636)

Tulsa (74145)	Huttig Sash & Door Co., 6537 East 46th Street, South	(918 622-3131)

Oregon

(See Kent, Washington)

Pennsylvania

Bethlehem (18015)	Reeb Millwork Corp., 600 Brighton Street	(610 867-6160)

Carlisle (17013)	Adam Wholesalers, 1627 Ritner Highway	(717 243-5656)

Dunmore (Scranton) (18512)	Morgan Distribution, 1026 Reeves Street	(717 344-6156)

Mechanicsburg (17055)	Morgan Distribution, 299 Mulberry Drive	(717 697-0346)

Sandy Lake (16145)	Iron City Sash & Door Co., Pine Tree Drive	(412 376-7415)

Windber (Johnstown) (15963)	Iron City Sash & Door Co., 99 Spruce Street	(814 467-4571)

South Carolina

Greenville (29611)	Rugby Building Products, Inc., 36 West Lenhardt Road	(803 277-9123)

West Columbia (29172)	Morgan Distribution,
128 McQueen Street, Air South Industrial Park	(803 796-5205)

South Dakota

Sioux Falls (57104)	Independent Millwork, Inc., 400 East 54th Street, North	(605 336-9484)

Tennessee

Kingsport (37660)	Holston Builders Supply, 645 East Main Street	(615 247-8131)

Memphis (38118)	Fischer Lime & Cement Co., Inc. 3347 Pearson Road	(901 363-4986)

Nashville (37204)	Rugby Building Products, Inc., 2924 Sidco Drive	(615 255-2617)

Texas

Grand Prairie (75051-3507)	Black Millwork Co., Inc.,
2014 South Great Southwest Parkway	(214 623-3535)

Austin (78751)	Black Millwork Co., Inc., 901 Reinli Street	(512 454-1203)

Lubbock (79415)	Dea Window & Door Co., 2212 Clovis Road	(806 763-7078)

Utah

(See Boise, Idaho)

Virginia

Chesapeake (23320)	Morgan Distribution, 550 Woodlake Circle	(703 754-0807)

Fredericksburg (22401)	Huttig Sash & Door Co., 400 Lansdowne Road	(540 371-1710)

Gainesville (22065)	Morgan Distribution, 5533 Wellington Road	(703 754-8085)

Richmond (23222)	Delmarva Sash & Door, 4235 Carolina Avenue Bldg. B	(804 329-0361)

Roanoke (24016)	Huttig Sash & Door Co., 1809 Campbell Avenue, SW	(703 344-6201)

Washington

Kent (98031)	Reeb Millwork Corporation 19809 89th Avenue South	(206 872-0862)

Spokane (99207)	OrePac Building Products, 2615 North Cincinnati Street	(509 487-1621)

West Virginia

Nitro (Charleston) (25143)	Adam Wholesalers, 6 McJunkin Road	(304 755-8251)

Wisconsin

La Crosse (54603)	The Radford Company, 1724 Oak Street	(608 781-2280)

Madison (53716)	The Radford Company, 4401 Cottage Grove Road	(608 222-8240)

Milwaukee (53213)	Western Building Products, Inc., 1300 North Glenview Place	(414 258-4686)

Oshkosh (54901)	The Radford Company, 1871 Stillman Drive	(414 426-6200)


International Distributors

CANADA

London, Ontario (N6L 1G3)	Dashwood Industries Limited,
297 Exeter Road, Highway 135	(519 228-6624)

St-Apoilinaire (G0S 2E0)	Laflamme & Frere Inc., 51, rue Industrialle	(418 881-3950)

Japan

Tokyo (103)	Marubeni Building Materials Co., 1-4-14,
Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku	(03-3665-8719)

Niigata (945-01)	Ueno Jyuken Co., Ltd., 6-28-31 Imamachi, Mitsuke City	(258-66-2520)

Tokyo (136)	Tostem Corporation, 2-1-1, Ojima, Koto-ku.	(03-3638-8136)

MEXICO

Monterrey (64280)	Vidrios Prosal S.A. de C.V., Avenida Bernardo Reyes 4248 Nte.,
Colonia Nino Artilero, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico	(528 351-0280)

Mexico D.F. (11300)	Productos Cristalum S.A. de C.V., Bahia de Santa Barbara No. 122,
Colonia Veronica Anzurez, Mexico D.F., Mexico	(525 260-7940)

United Kingdom

Burton-On-Trent (DE14 2PQ)	Black Millwork Co., Inc., Andersen House, Dallow Street,
Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, England	(44-1283-511122)


Software License Agreement

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: Thank you for selecting Window Studio [image] software (the "Program") from Andersen Corporation (ANDERSEN) for use in your office. ANDERSEN has developed and makes the Program available for use by building designers in exchange for the user's agreement to the terms of this License.

If you have received CD-ROM or diskette installation media:

YOU, THE USER (LICENSEE), MUST READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPENING THE ENCLOSED PACKAGE CONTAINING THE PROGRAM DISKETTES/CD-ROM'S. OPENING THE ENCLOSED PACKAGE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, PROMPTLY RETURN THE PROGRAM MATERIALS TO ANY ANDERSEN CORPORATION REPRESENTATIVE.

If you are downloading the Program from ANDERSEN'S web site:

YOU, THE USER (LICENSEE), MUST READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH DOWNLOADING OF THE PROGRAM. CLICKING ON THE "ACCEPT" BUTTON AT THE END OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, CLICK ON THE "REJECT" BUTTON AND THE PROGRAM WILL NOT BE DOWNLOADED.

This program is intended as a design tool and is not a substitute for the exercise of your independent architectural and design judgment. The use of this program may result in window and door combinations which exceed the capabilities of Andersen products or reinforced joining systems, or which are otherwise not recommended. THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANDERSEN'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY USE OF THE PROGRAM. SEE "LIMITATION OF LIABILITY" BELOW.

LICENSE

ANDERSEN grants LICENSEE a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use this copy of the Program, consisting of the above-identified Window Studio [image] executable and supporting files, in machine readable form, and accompanying documentation according to the terms of this license. This License covers all copies of the Program (including copies merged into other software), translations, updates, or modifications of all or any parts thereof, in any medium, that are delivered to or made by the LICENSEE in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

LICENSEE may:

(a) use the Program in either "single" or "multiple" (network) user applications at its offices and facilities;

(b) install the Program on any or all of the computers at only one user facility location; additional copies of the Program will on request be provided by ANDERSEN for installation at other user facility locations;

(c) make only as many copies of the Program (in machine readable form) as are required for LICENSEE to exercise this License grant, plus one archival back-up; and

(d) translate, update, and modify the program and merge it into other software.

LICENSEE may not:

(a) reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble all or any part of the Program (except as allowed in subparagraph (c) above);

(b) rent, assign, sublicense, pledge, or otherwise transfer any part of the Program without ANDERSEN'S prior written consent;

(c) remove or alter any ANDERSEN proprietary notices, labels, or marks on any part of the Program; or

(d) use the Program outside of the country in which it was first delivered to LICENSEE, regardless of whether such use was accompanied by physical or electronic transfer of the Program.

LICENSEE acknowledges that the Program contains information proprietary to ANDERSEN. To the extent that such information is not publicly available or has become independently known to LICENSEE, LICENSEE will take all reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of such proprietary information

LICENSEE is permitted to incorporate certain ANDERSEN information and drawings derived from normal use of the Program into the architectural works produced as a result of using the Program in computer aided design activities.

The inclusion of a copyright notice on or in any part of the Program shall not cause or be construed to cause it to be a published work.

LICENSEE agrees to maintain a log of the number and location of all originals and copies of the Programs.

LICENSEE recognizes ANDERSEN'S intellectual property rights including patent, trademark, copyrights and trade secret rights in the Program and acknowledges that ANDERSEN retains all title and ownership rights in all copies of the Program and any media bearing the Program.

Unauthorized copying of the Program or the accompanying documentation, or failure to comply with the above restrictions will result in automatic termination of this License and will make available to ANDERSEN other legal remedies. This License may be terminated at ANDERSEN'S option with or without cause at any time upon notice to LICENSEE given personally or by publication, or by any other method reasonably designed to notify LICENSEE.

Upon termination of this License, LICENSEE'S rights under this Agreement shall immediately cease and LICENSEE shall delete any program covered by this Agreement from another software into which it may have been merged and shall, at ANDERSEN'S option, either immediately deliver to ANDERSEN or destroy all copies of the Program. Upon ANDERSEN'S written consent, LICENSEE may retain one copy of the Program, for archival purposes.

WARRANTY

ANDERSEN warrants to LICENSEE only that any diskette(s) or CD-ROM(s) ("Media") delivered to LICENSEE on which the Program is recorded are free from defects, and agrees to replace defective Media, provided such defect is found within ten (10) days of delivery of such Media to LICENSEE.

THE PROGRAM LICENSED HEREIN IS LICENSED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THE PROCEEDING PARAGRAPH. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO ASSIST THE LICENSEE WITH BUILDING DESIGN, BUT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND JUDGMENT AND THE LICENSEE'S OBLIGATION TO ENSURE THAT ITS DESIGN COMPLIES WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ORDINANCES AND BUILDING CODES. THOSE USING THE PROGRAM ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING THE ADEQUACY OF INDEPENDENT PROCEDURES FOR TESTING THE RELIABILITY AND ACCURACY OF ANY CONFIGURATION OR DESIGN ACHIEVED AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE PROGRAM.

THE DISKETTE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN IS IN LIEU OF, AND ANDERSEN DISCLAIMS, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS  OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR THAT THE PROGRAM IS DELIVERED FREE OF ANY CLAIMS OF INFRINGEMENT OR OTHER RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT WILL ANDERSEN BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOST PROFITS, COST OF COVER, OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM OR ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION, OR THE ACCURACY OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM LICENSED HEREUNDER, HOWEVER CAUSED, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANDERSEN OR AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

GENERAL

This agreement will be governed and interpreted under the laws of the State of Minnesota, United States of America, without regard to conflict of laws.


Read This!

Window Studio [image] was created to simplify the design process and let you develop Andersen window patterns with greater accuracy and design freedom!

ACCURACY + DESIGN FREEDOM = ?

At Andersen, we consider accuracy and design freedom to be very important ingredients in a good design tool. With this Window Studio [image] freedom, however, it is possible for you, the designer, to create window and door combinations which exceed the published capabilities of Andersen windows or reinforced joining systems.

What does this mean for you? It means you must combine the capabilities of the software with some basic product knowledge and some sound advice from your Andersen product representative. By bringing it all together, you not only have an easier time designing, but also an excellent opportunity for a successful project.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ANDERSEN CANNOT ENDORSE ANY WINDOW AND/OR DOOR COMBINATIONS THAT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ANDERSEN. DESIGN AND/OR INSTALLATION OF PRODUCT COMBINATIONS BEYOND ANDERSENS RECOMMENDATIONS MAY NOT PROPERLY OR SAFELY PERFORM AND ANDERSEN DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE COMBINATIONS. DESIGN AND/OR INSTALLATION OF PRODUCT COMBINATIONS BEYOND ANDERSENS RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARCHITECT, BUILDER, AND CONTRACTOR.

Thus, the design freedom afforded by the software must be combined with a good understanding of the product and its interface with surrounding wall and structural conditions. Due to the infinite variety of window combinations possible, each design must be reviewed to assure its integrity. Refer to the Andersen product literature for answers to many of your questions. Your Andersen product representative is also available to answer questions you may have regarding your specific window designs. The following is a sampling of situations in which you should seek help from your Andersen representative:

The height to which window units may be stacked without an intermediate dead load support varies based upon the product line.

Excessive dead load may cause damage to the lower units. Consult your Andersen representative for recommendations specific to your project.

If a window pattern is created which requires reinforcing beyond the capabilities of Andersens reinforced joining system, it may still be possible to reinforce the assembly and keep the narrow look of the mullions.

Many projects have successfully integrated custom reinforcing members with Andersen products. Consult your Andersen representative.

Always consider the differential movement that may occur between a window system and a wall system.

The larger the window assembly, the larger the issue. Consult your Andersen representative.

Exercise caution when joining larger or multiple smaller transom windows over the top of patio doors or large windows.

The weight of the upper windows should not be imposed on the mid-span of the window or door unit below. Consult your Andersen representative when attempting these types of joins.

The list of issues set forth above is not intended to be an exclusive list of all situations in which you should seek assistance in using the program or in solving design issues. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT EXPRESSLY PROVIDES THAT IN NO EVENT WILL ANDERSEN BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, LOST PROFITS, COST OF COVER, OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT OR THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM OR ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION, OR THE ACCURACY OR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM HOWEVER CAUSED, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY. THIS LIMITATION WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANDERSEN OR AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.


Window Studio Support

If you experience any problems installing or running Window Studio [image], please contact one of our software experts by telephone or email.

Telephone 	612-939-1877

Email 	windowstudio@twgi.com

Telephone available (Central Time): 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday


Overview

Window Studio [image] is the new window design program from the Andersen Commercial Group.

It works under the Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

It helps architects, designers, and builders with window and patio door design solutions.

Window Studio [image] makes it easy to transfer plan, elevation, and detail views to any CAD drawing or other program which accepts DXF files.

It allows you to create and change windows and patio doors graphically, on the screen.

It has an accurate and current database of Andersen products.

You can work in either architectural or metric units.


A new entry in a long line of Andersen electronic design tools

Andersen has been in the forefront of the electronic drawing revolution since 1986.

Window Studio [image] is the latest entry in a long line of Andersen CAD products serving architects, designers, and builders.

In 1986 Andersen introduced the Andersen CADD-I program, a revolutionary approach to electronically representing windows and patio doors.

CADD-I parametrically assembled hundreds of Andersen products in virtually unlimited combinations, while providing detailed reports about product attributes and options, energy information, and plans, elevations, and details.

CADD-I was first created for AutoCAD, with a later version for DataCAD and a symbol library of DXF files for use with other CAD programs.

Use of CADD-I by architects and home designers has increased steadily from 1986 all the way through 1996.

Times have changed, and today the graphical user interface environment of Microsoft Windows and the Macintosh prevail.

Window Studio [image] advances the tradition further, making current Andersen products available electronically to anyone working in the Microsoft Windows or Macintosh  environments.


Window Studio helps you create buildings.

Some designers like to work first with broad concepts, massing and patterns, concerning themselves with specific windows later. Others like to fashion a building around window ideas, dealing with window types and sizes from the start.

Some architects initiate design on paper, transferring it to CAD when it is developed, working out the windows then. Others go electronic from the start, letting a building evolve in detail as part of the process.

Some architects are interested in the full powers of an electronic windows tool, including complete product information, specification, and reporting of detailed options. Others find that the detail gets in the way of design and leave it until later, if they use it at all.

Window Studio [image] will help you with design, whatever your approach.


Graphic user interface

Window Studio [image] utilizes familiar screens, commands, and procedures for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

Graphical user interface

Windows on screen for multiple tasks, programs, views

Mouse-initiated operations, with keyboard alternatives

Click and double click for selection, action, information

Drag and drop objects on screen

Cut, copy and paste

Pull-down and pop-up menus

Button tools

Zoom and scroll


Window Studio is for design

Window Studio [image] is like tracing paper and drawing board- a workbench for experimenting with window ideas and patterns quickly, intuitively.

You have the entire Andersen product line as elements in your design palette, and you have ultimate flexibility and speed in working with real Andersen products.

"Sketch" the windows using the mouse, changing size and moving parts around, snapping, aligning, and joining them automatically. Try design variations. See what feels best. Experiment freely.

Do this with great speed, flexibility, and accuracy, and unlike tracing paper, all of the ideas and patterns are real. You know you have exact dimensions, proper spacing, and appropriate attributes and options for all Andersen Window products.

Window Studio [image] is designed to work along-side your CAD program; virtually any CAD or graphics program that accepts .DXF files will accept your Andersen designs.

Develop building concepts in CAD, and develop window designs in Window Studio [image], bringing them together whenever it seems best.

Automatically add product options, details and reports when and if you need them.


Window Studio is for design development and construction documents

If you use Window Studio [image] for design, you can be assured that the designs accurately represent Andersen products. The underlying database of Andersen products assures that designs in Window Studio [image] are accurate and current.

As you develop construction documents in CAD, you can update window designs in Window Studio [image] and re-export them to CAD.

Revise aspects of the design.

Add product information and options (Unit Properties).

Develop details directly from the elevations in the Window Studio [image] Workbench.

Generate a window detail by simply drawing a line to show the location.

You get an absolutely accurate detail, with exact spacing (per your design on the Workbench) including all appropriate Andersen parts and pieces.

Export the detail to CAD anytime.

You can add non-Andersen parts such as columns, walls, custom trim, etc. in the CAD environment.

Add reports when you are ready. They are available anytime.

Generate a report based on all designs in your Project File.
Window and Patio Door Schedule
Unit Information Report

Export reports to CAD. to word processing, or spreadsheet.

Edit and format reports using the tools of the CAD or the other program.


Functions with most CAD, graphics, or other programs

Window Studio [image] runs under either the Microsoft Windows or Macintosh  operating systems.

It is designed to run along side your CAD or graphics program, with designs created in Window Studio [image] and easily exported to CAD drawings.

You can also copy and paste views to virtually all Microsoft Windows or Macintosh programs (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation programs, etc.)

For those who run a DOS CAD program but use Microsoft Windows for other things, you can design with Window Studio [image] and export DXF files of your designs to the DOS environment.


Design

An arrangement of Andersen windows and patio doors. Can be one window, small group of window units, a building module (e.g. structural bay) or an entire building facade.


DXF

Drawing Interchange Format (DXF) is a file format used to draw symbols. Most CAD packages can import DXF files exported by Window Studio [image].


Mouse

Device used for pointing on the computer screen.


Click

Press and release the mouse button without moving the cursor.

Double-Click - press and release the mouse button twice in rapid succession without moving the cursor.


Drag

Press the mouse button down and move the cursor.


Drop

Release the mouse button after a Drag operation.


Cut

Remove the selected design, workbench items, etc. and place them on the clipboard.


Copy

Make of a copy of the selected design, workbench items, etc. and place them on the clipboard.


Paste

Insert the design, workbench items, etc. from the clipboard.


Scroll

Use the scroll bars at the right and bottom edges of the Workbench to show parts of the design which are not visible on the screen.


Project File

Designs are stored and managed in Andersen Project Files (.APF). Project files are created using the Project Window and File Save As menu.


Report

An itemized list of Andersen window and patio door products which are in the Project. Reports include Window and Patio Door Schedule and Unit Information Report.


Align

Window units align when their edges or internal elements are exactly in line with each other. Since it is difficult to see alignment on the screen without zooming in very closely, Window Studio [image] highlights the edges of windows which are in line with another window or window element.


Andersen Joining Materials

Andersen narrow joining materials:

   Wood (non-reinforced) Joining Material (NJ)

   Aluminum Reinforced Joining Material (AR)

   Steel Reinforced Joining Material (SR)

Andersen "support mullion" is a trim piece (2") used with structural support member provided by others.


Clipboard

A temporary holding area for items copied from the Workbench, Views, or Project Window.


Installation Flange

Vinyl part attached to the window unit used for flashing and anchoring to wall. On door units, installation flange serves as flashing only.


Metric Units

Measurement based on the meter; for Window Studio [image] metric drawing units are millimeters.


NOTICE: The installation and use of this program are subject to the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreement. By opening the sealed diskette/CD-ROM package or downloading the program from Andersen's web site, you have agreed to be bound by such terms and conditions. For your future reference, a copy of the Software License Agreement has been included in the program as a separate Help topic.

This program is intended as a design tool and is not a substitute for the exercise of your independent architectural and design judgment. Please refer to Help topic "Read This!" for essential information regarding the possibility that use of this program may result in window and door combinations which exceed the capabilities of Andersen products or reinforced joining systems. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ANDERSEN CANNOT ENDORSE ANY WINDOW AND/OR DOOR COMBINATIONS THAT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF ANDERSEN. DESIGN AND/OR INSTALLATION OF PRODUCT COMBINATIONS BEYOND ANDERSENS RECOMMENDATIONS MAY NOT PROPERLY OR SAFELY PERFORM AND ANDERSEN DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE COMBINATIONS. DESIGN AND/OR INSTALLATION OF PRODUCT COMBINATIONS BEYOND ANDERSENS RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ARCHITECT, BUILDER, AND CONTRACTOR. THE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANDERSEN'S LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY USE OF THE PROGRAM.

If you have not registered as a user of the program, please contact Andersen Corporation at 800-426-7691 for assistance. Only registered users will receive program updates.


Contents

You are encouraged to read as much or as little as you need to begin designing with Window Studio [image]. You may want just an overview, or you can search for details.

What is Window Studio?

Background information.

Read This!

Important information.

Quick Tour

An overview of basic functions.

How to...

Detailed steps for common tasks.

Andersen Product Information

List of Andersen products, publications, distributors.

Reference Information

Detailed explanation of program elements.

Getting Help

Software and product assistance.

Software License Agreement

Our agreement with you.

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Keyboard Alternatives to Menu Functions

Menu Item	MS Windows	Macintosh

File/New	Ctrl+N	Command+N

File/Open	Ctrl+O	Command+O

File/Close	none	Command+W

File/Save	Ctrl+S	Command+S

File/Quit	none	Command+Q

Edit/Cut	Ctrl+X	Command+X

Edit/Copy	Ctrl+C	Command+C

Edit/Paste	Ctrl+V	Command+V

Edit/Select All	Ctrl+A	Command+A

Edit/Group Items	Ctrl+G	Command+G

Edit/Ungroup Items	Ctrl+U	Command+U


What is Window Studio?

Overview

A new entry in a long line of Andersen electronic design tools

Window Studio: A new way to design with Andersen windows


Window Studio: A new way to design with Andersen windows

Window Studio helps you create buildings

Graphical user interface

Window Studio is for design

Window Studio is for design development and construction documents

Functions with most CAD, graphics, or other programs


Quick Tour

Elements of Window Studio

Basic Window Design Process

Transfer Window Designs to CAD


Basic Window Design Process

Create an Andersen project

Choose settings unique to the project

Create a window design

Experiment with variations

Define product options any time

Save the project


Transfer Window Designs to CAD

Create views for review

Export views to other applications

Generate reports, if needed


How to ...

Create, Open, and Save Projects

Insert Window Units

Move and Resize Items

Edit Items

Use Alignment Lines

Use Guidelines

Join Window/Patio Door Units Together

Group Items

Create A Plan View

Create An Elevation View

Create A Detail View

Export a View

Create a Report

Select Product Options for Andersen Units


Andersen Product Information

Andersen Tradition - Since 1903

The Andersen Commercial Group

Andersen Products - Whats Included in Window Studio

Supplementary Product Details

Construction Specifications

Require Assistance in Specifying Andersen Products?

Need Andersen Product Literature?

United States Distributors

International Distributors


Reference Information

General

Primary Functions

Tools

Views

Information and Settings

Output


General

Screen Elements


Primary Functions

Project window

Workbench


Tools

Workbench Functions and Tools

Select Tool

Guideline Tools

Grouping Tools

Zooming Tools

Scrolling

Window Insert Menu

Plan Selector

Detail Selector


Getting Help

Require Assistance in Specifying Andersen Products?

Window Studio Support


Views

Plan View

Elevation View

Detail View

Views, General


Information and Settings

Project Settings

Application Settings

Workbench Settings

Unit Properties

Sizing Info

Option Choices

Workbench Choices

Position

Guideline Properties

Join Properties

Keyboard Alternatives to Menu Functions


Output

Export

Clipboard

Reports

Print Scaling