On the Materials panel, click on Glass, click the Library Material.On both the Sash and Frame panels, specify any widths desired.On the Sill panel, uncheck Use Interior Sill and Use Exterior Sill.

On the Casing panel, uncheck UseР’В Interior Casing and UseР’В Exterior Casing.

If you already know the size and height you want the opening to be, you can specify it here.

On the General panel, click the Window Type drop-down arrow and select Fixed Glass from the list.

With the window still selected, click the Open Object edit button to display the Window Specification dialog:.

Verify that these snaps are enabled by clicking Edit> Snap Settings, otherwise the window can be manually centered by selecting the window and using the Center Object edit button to center it to the chase room. Note: The window should snap to the center of the wall as long as Midpoint snaps are enabled.

Adjust the lower wall to set the desired depth of the chase.

Repeat this process with the wall on the right side of the chase and the wall forming the front of the chase.

Click on the left side wall of the chase to select it, then click on the dimension that displays between it and the wall to the left and in the Move Object Using Dimension in line text box, specify the desired distance between these two walls, then press the Enter key on your keyboard.

Select CAD> Dimension Lines> Interior Dimension from the menu, and drag an Interior Dimension line across the room, beginning at one wall and dragging straight through the side walls of the chase.

Select Build> Wall> Interior Wall from the menu and draw three walls to form the chase for your fireplace and chimney.Р”Вo not worry about the exact placement of the walls right now, they can be moved into position accurately in a moment.

How can I do this?Р”В¬reative combinations of different objects such as fixtures, soffits, walls and wall openings allow you to create a wide variety of fireplace and chimney designs. I would like to create a custom fireplace with an insert, hearth and mantel.

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