Parameter
Short Description
Long Description
Abbreviation of Orientation
Facing direction of the panel (using abbreviation).
Angle from North
Facing direction of the panel, in degrees measured from North.
Curtain Wall Panel Slant Angle
Slant of the Curtain Wall Panel.
Equals the slant of the Curtain Wall
Inside Surface
Panel's inside surface as defined in the Model Panel of CW Panel Settings.
For panels which are GDL Objects, the surface is defined in its GDL script.
Nominal Height
Height of the panel.
Does not include the panel's extrusion into the surrounding frames
Nominal Width
Width of the panel.
Does not include the panel's extrusion into the surrounding frames
For generic panels, this is the same as the regular Width parameter.
For GDL panels, this value can be defined in the panel's parameters.
Orientation
Lists the direction (Left or Right) of Panels which act as Doors/Windows.
Outside Surface
Surface of the Panel outside surface as defined in the Model Panel of CW Panel Settings.
For panels which are GDL Objects, the surface is defined in its GDL script.
Panel Area with Clamps
Gross surface area of the panel.
For rectangular-shaped panels. Includes the panel's extrusion into the surrounding frames (the "depth" value defined in the Frame Type and Geometry panel of CW Frame Settings.)
Panel Area without Clamps
Surface area of the panel.
For rectangular-shaped panels. Does not include the panel's extrusion into the surrounding frames
Panel Class
Main, Distinct, or Custom.
Assign Panel Class by clicking the panels in the Preview window of the Grid Pattern and Preview panel of Curtain Wall System Settings - Scheme Page.
Panels from the "Custom" class have been individually customized using Panel Settings, accessible through Curtain Wall Edit Mode.
Panel Function
Either Fixed, Window, or Door, depending on the Panel Type chosen.
Defined in the Panel Type and Geometry panel of CW Panel Settings.
Panel Type
Name of the Panel Type.
Defined at Panel Type and Geometry in Curtain Wall Panel Settings.
