Tutorial by: Mr Spot
August 18, 2004

5.   Whilst in the reference level view, select "sketch 2D path". Then draw a horizontal line on the reference plane going from the right reference plane to the left. Once finished lock all padlocks that come up. There are two that come up originally, one at the right and one on the centre, however we still need to lock the end point. Use the Align tool by first selecting the left vertical reference plane and then the end point of the sketched line which is to end at this point, then lock. Now when you select the line and click activate dimensions there should be three padlocks visible. If not align the other sections of line until there is.

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6.   Select Finish Path from the sketch menu at the left of the screen. Now we need to create the profile which will follow this line. Select Sketch Profile. You will then be asked to open an appropriate view, select the left elevation.

7.   Now we must draw the profile for a louvre. In this tutorial we will keep it simple by creating an angled box section louvre, however it is possible to create any detailed profiled louvre you require. The main thing to remember is where you locate the intersection of the reference planes in your sketch as this is the origin and will be how you locate the louvre in the window family. If done incorrectly it will become very irritating as you will find parameters may not function as planned.