WindowCAD® - Tutorials: Create shaped frames

Create shaped frames


1. Switch to shaped frame

  1. Select Layout & Sizing.
  2. Select Switch to shaped frame.
Switch to shaped frame

2a. Circular

  1. Select the button at the top left corner of the frame.
  2. In the Layout & Sizing panel change the Shape from Corner to Radius or Ellipse (both give the same result in this scenario).
  3. Repeat steps 1 & 2 for the top right corner of the frame.
Circular shaped frame

2b. Elliptical

  1. Select the button at the top left corner of the frame.
  2. In the Layout & Sizing panel change the Shape from Corner to Ellipse.
  3. Reduce the Height input value to the desired curve height.
  4. Select the button at the top right corner of the frame.
  5. Again, change the Shape from Corner to Ellipse. The Height value will automatically match the left corner.
Elliptical shaped frame

2c. Eyebrow

  1. Select the button at the top left corner of the frame.
  2. In the Layout & Sizing panel change the Shape from Corner to Radius.
  3. Reduce the Height input value to the desired curve height.
  4. Select the button at the top right corner of the frame.
  5. Again, change the Shape from Corner to Radius. The Height value will automatically match the left corner.
Eyebrow shaped frame

2d. Gothic

  1. Select the button at the top left corner of the frame.
  2. In the Layout & Sizing panel change the Shape from Corner to Radius.
  3. Increase the Height input value to the desired curve height.
  4. Select the button at the top right corner of the frame.
  5. Again, change the Shape from Corner to Radius. The Height value will automatically match the left corner.
Gothic shaped frame

3. Save

If you are happy with the changes you have made, select Save from the bottom of the Layout & Sizing panel.

Save the shaped frame