Using dividers for windows and French doors

In 3CAD Next, the Divider tool splits an area of a window or French door into separate sections. It can turn one large opening into several smaller ones. A divider adds an internal split without changing the element's overall dimensions. It can run horizontally or vertically.

This article covers dividers for doors and windows. For dividers inside boxes and cabinets, see Using the divider component for boxes and cabinets.

You can use dividers on...

• Hinged window
• Tilt window
• Sliding window
• Awning window
• Hinged French door
• Double hinged French door
• Sliding French door
• 3-panel folding French door
• 6-panel folding French door

How to open the Divider maker

1. Open the planner in 2D view.
    
2. Add a new fenestration item or select an existing one.
    
3. Open the Variants menu.
    
4. Click the element's image in the menu to open the mask with its divider options.
    
5. Open the Divider maker interface using either of these methods:
    
   • Click Open Divider in the divider mask.
     
     
      
   • Click the Divider icon in the toolbar. See here for more details.

How to create divisions in the Divider maker

You can create divisions in two ways: by dragging dividers into position, or by splitting the area into equal sections.

1. Create the divisions using one of these methods:
   • Drag dividers manually.
     In the Divider maker, click Create Divisions and drag a divider into position. Move the cursor horizontally or vertically to set its direction. Repeat to add more dividers.
      

   • Split the area into equal sections.
     Use this method when you need sections of the same size. In the Divider maker, click the area inside the element. The Split Area section appears. Enter the number of Horizontal and Vertical sections you need, then click Split. The preview in the Divider maker updates to show the dividers.

     Example
     To divide an element into 2 identical vertical sections, enter 1 in Horizontal and 2 in Vertical, then click Split.
      

2. Click Apply to confirm. The element is now split into two or more sections.

How to position a divider precisely

Open the Divider maker, then use either method:

• Method A (visual): Click Move Divisions and drag the divider. 
  
  

   

• Method B (exact values): Click the divider. The Edit Division section appears on the left. Enter the Left/top distance, the Right/bottom distance, or a Percentage. 
  
  

How to delete a divider

1. Open the Divider maker.
    
2. Select the division you want to remove. The Edit Division section appears.
    
3. Click Delete on the left side of the interface.

Divider settings

Dividers for windows and French doors come with a set of predefined settings that help fine-tune their appearance. The available settings are common to all windows and French doors.   How to access the divider settings Select the window or French door you want to work on in 2D.   Open the Variants menu.   Click inside the element's image in the menu to open the divider mask. Here you find all the divider settings right under the element's image.

Available settings

• Open
  When this option is selected, the door or window appears open in 3D view.
   
• Profile opening width
  You can choose between slim, medium, and large.
   
• Horizontal finish
   
• Vertical finish
   

• Handle
  Click the handle image to open the handle gallery.
  
  

  In the gallery you can:

  • Find all the available handles
  • Filter and order them
  • Search them using the search bar
  • Change from grid to list view
  • Preview the item
    
    
     
     
• Lock
  Choose between 4 lock types or no lock.
   
• Handle position custom
  Select this option if you want to define customized handle and lock positions. When flagged, 4 additional fields appear:
  • Handle height
  • Handle width
  • Lock height
  • Lock width