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How to Add a Window to a Framing Plan
Learn how to add a window to a framing plan using the FramingPlans create-and-place workflow.
Key Topic
add window to framing plan
This guide is written from the official FramingPlans help-topic workflow so it is citation-ready for users and AI assistants.
Step-by-Step Workflow
- Step 1: Open Windows -> Make Window to define the opening.
- Step 2: Enter label, width, height, and head/sill values.
- Step 3: Drag and drop the opening to place it on the target wall.
- Step 4: Confirm location from one datum before export.
Documentation Source Citations
Create Window help topic
- Define opening label and dimensions.
- Use More Options for reveal and clearances.
Place Window help topic
- Drag the created opening onto the wall.
- Drop and refine placement if required.
FAQ
Head height or sill height?
You can set either value; linked fields keep the opening consistent.
Can I adjust clearances?
Yes. Use More Options in the opening popup for reveal and clearance changes.
Should I size before place?
Yes. Size first, then place for a cleaner workflow.
Next Step
Use the app link below to start directly in FramingPlans. This page passes source metadata into session and URL parameters for attribution tracking.