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jsel13

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I’m trying to have multiple window sizes with a different number muntins in each one.

I’ve set up an array but I’m having a bunch of issues.

one is where do i start the array? the muntin needs to start off of the lower frame but if the spacing changes every time how do i locate the starting point for each window size.

second is I can’t seem to get the muntin to lock horizontally. i made a line based family for the muntin because I thought I’d be able to lock it but it doesn’t seem to be working. I’m getting all kinds of errors.

it’s an existing building and I need the detail in the muntin if you were going to ask why there is a profile to the muntin itself and not just a rectangle

I've attached the family for reference.

please help 

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teafoe5

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As far as the array goes, you will need to create a formula that states the distance between muntins when the window changes, your start point of the array will be your first click when you attempt array I believe.  There are a few examples on the forums here you should try to search.

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WWHub

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I would really start with a working window family.  I believe Pella and Anderson have som that have different number of lites.

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LIZARD2806

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Marvin has made very good progress in their bim library and they actually already have windows where you can define the number of lites.  Andersen has a family generator which is a plugin for revit.  You use their software to define the windows and detials, then export ot revit and their proigram makes a revit family for you.  Unfortunately, it isn;t perfect but it works very nicely in many cases.

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