This procedure describes the process for creating a custom combination (two or more like or different units mulled together).
Note: If you want perimeter extension jambs for the combination, do not select extension jambs for the component units. You will be able to add a perimeter extension jamb in a future step. If, however, you want to build the combination with extension jambs for each unit, select the desired jambs with each component unit.
1. Configure the first unit to be included in the combination using the steps from the procedure "Add Single Units and Predefined Combinations."
2. After the unit has been completed, click on the Composite Design button in the toolbar. The
Schematic Configurator window displays with a picture of the configured unit. To move the unit on the grid, click on the unit so that it is highlighted, and drag it to the desired position on the grid. 3. To create a ribbon or stack of identical units:
a. Click on the unit to highlight it and click on the Copy button in the toolbar. A unit of the same size and options will appear next to the original unit on the grid.
b. Repeat this process to add multiple units of the same dimension on the grid.
c. Click on the unit so that it is highlighted and drag and drop it in the desired position in the combination. Repeat this process until all units are in the proper position for the combination configuration.
4. To add a different product or size to the configuration, you can use two different features. a. Using the Create Feature
• Click on the Create button on the toolbar. This will activate a new Item Window. • Configure the item you want to add to the combination.
• When you have completed the unit, click on the Save button to return to the Schematic Configurator window. The new unit will be displayed on the grid.
• Click on the item to drag and drop it into the combination configuration. b. Using the Add Feature.
• Click on the unit you want to add a unit to and select the Add button in the toolbar. The
Choose Component Type(s) to Add window will appear.
• Select the component type you want to add to the base unit. The selection will appear on the
• If the software cannot answer all of the question to complete the added unit, the Item window will open and you will need to select answers to the unanswered questions.
• The added units can be edited by double clicking on the desired unit in the Schematic Configurator window. This will activate the Item Window where your changes can be made. Once the changes have been made, click on the Save button to return to the Schematic Configurator window.
Note: When you create mulled combinations, if a Red line displays in the mull space for ANY mull in the combination within the Schematic Configurator, this is an “invalid” mull by Andersen® mulling rules. Furthermore, NONE of the mulls in this combination will be priced or add any mull parts to your quote. If you plan to quote a combination containing an “invalid” mull, please adjust the price for this item accordingly.
5. Select the desired mullion options by double clicking at the mull join(s) (blue line between units). The
Select Mull Options window displays. 6. Define the following mull options:
a. Mull Type – click the radio button for your selection:
• Standard – Select this if you are mulling multiple items using Andersen provided materials, i.e. narrow mull, support, aluminum, steel or LVL. Not all materials may be available in all situations.
• Custom – Select this option if the units in the combination will not be mulled to each other, but to the building structure.
b. Material – (for standard mulls only) use the pull-down menu to select:
• Narrow Transom or Narrow Mull – Selects wood joining materials to mull multiple units at the jambs.
• Support Mull - Field Applied – Selects 2” support mull trim material.
• Aluminum Mull (or Aluminum Transom) –Selects aluminum joining material for
reinforcement.
• Steel Mull (or Steel Transom) – Selects steel joining material for reinforcement. • LVL Reinforced – Selects LVL joining material for reinforcement.
c. Direction – the direction themull material runs. For one-directional mulls, this value will be automatically set and cannot be changed. For two-directional mull, this determine the direction of the continuous piece of material.
• Horizontal – Joining material will run on the horizontal to create stacked units. • Vertical – Joining material will run on the vertical to create a ribbon of units. d. Space – the spacing between the mulled units.
• Custom mulls – Enter the dimension of the spacing between the units. 7. Repeat steps 5 - 6 for all mulls in the combination.
8. Define the following properties for the combination by clicking on the Composite Properties icon in
the Schematic Configurator toolbar to display the Select Composite Properties window. Composite options can be defined by selecting the desired mull property in the “Questions” section on the left side of the Select Composite Properties window and then selecting a corresponding option from the “Answer” menu list on the right side of the window.
a. Perimeter Extension Jambs Species/Colors – This option will add extension jambs that encompass the combination to the price of the combination unit. If perimeter jambs are not available for the combination you have created, this option will not appear in the menu list.
• Highlight Perimeter Extension Jambs Species/Colors in the “Questions” field on the right side
of the Select Mull Properties window. The possible extension jamb options, None; Clear Pine; White – Vinyl Wrapped, White - Painted; Non-factory Widths and Species/Colors, will appear in the Answers field on the right. Select the perimeter jamb option you want by clicking on it once.
Note: If Clear Pine, White – Vinyl Wrapped or White – Painted are selected as answers to the Perimeter Extension Jamb Species/Colors question, the series of question/answer combinations that follows will be extension jambs provided from the Andersen factory. If the Non-factory Widths and Species/Color answer is selected, there will be a different set of questions/answers to select from. These extension jambs will not be provided by the Andersen factory and must be purchased from an alternative source.
• For Factory Supplied perimeter extension jambs (Clear Pine, White – Vinyl Wrapped or
White - Painted):
- Select the Perimeter Extension Jamb width from the available standard sizes. These sizes will vary depending on the product being mulled, extension jamb color, and mull material being used.
- Select an ‘Extension Jamb Application location’ from the list of available locations. This is where the extension jambs will be applied. Available options include Factory (direct), Distributor, Dealer or job site, however, these location selections will vary depending on the mull location of the units, width of the extension jambs, and product being mulled. Factory (direct), Distributor, and Dealer location options will include a labor charge to the total price of the mull for applying the extension jambs. Job-site will include pricing for the extension jambs only – no labor charges will be applied.
• For Non-Factory Width and Species/Color perimeter extension jambs:
- Answer the ‘Non-Factory Width and Species/Color’ question from the list of available color/species options (i.e. Clear Pine, Pre-finished white, Maple, Oak).
- Select a dimension from the list to answer the ‘Non-factory (direct) Width’ question. - Answer the ‘Extension Jamb Application location’ from the list of available locations. This
is where the extension jambs will be applied. Available options Distributor, Dealer or job site, however, these location selections will vary depending on the mull location of the units and the products being mulled. Distributor and Dealer location options will include a labor
charge to the total price of the mulls for applying the extension jambs. Job-site will include pricing for the extension jambs only – no labor charges will be applied.
b. Mull Location – Highlight Mull Location in the “Questions” field on the right side of the Select Composite Properties window. Select one of the following mulling location options:
• Factory (Direct) – Setup at the Andersen® Windows factory. This option is dependent upon Andersen® mulling and shipping guidelines. The appropriate material and labor charges will be applied to the total price of the mull combination.
• Distributor – The combination will be mulled at a Andersen distributor location, either as a cross dock shipment or from the distributor warehouse. The appropriate material and labor charges will be applied to the total price of the mull combination.
• Dealer – The combination will be set up in the dealer’s shop. The appropriate material and
labor charges will be applied to the total price of the mull combination.
• Job Site – The combination will be set up in the field. The appropriate material charges will
be added to the total price of the mull combination, however, no labor charges will be applied. c. Mull Priority – This allows you to select the continuous direction of the mull material for this
combination, either horizontal or vertical. To change the priority, click on the Mull Priority question and select either Vertical or Horizontal. The default priority will be Vertical, however, the iQ software will automatically change the mull priority to Horizontal on stacked combinations upon exiting the Schematic Configurator.
d. Order Mull Materials – This allows you to select whether or not you want to order the mull materials. The description and pricing will be added to the quote reports, however, if the answer is set to Yes for this question the mull parts will be removed from the electronic order file and will not be fulfilled from the factory. This question/answer set is defaulted to No.
e. Display Mull Materials on Reports – This determines whether or not the mull parts are displayed on the quote reports. When ‘No’ is selected, mull material and labor will display in the Item
window description section, however, the materials will not be listed on the Quote Reports. When ‘Yes’ is selected, the mull materials and labor will display in the Item window description section and will be listed on the Long Report. This question/answer set is defaulted to No.
f. Use Vnotch Gussets – This question will appear when mulling units that have a V-notch gusset available. The answer will default to ‘No’, unless the combination being built requires the use of V-notch gussets based on the products being used. To add V-notch gussets to the parts list, click on the V-notch gusset question and select ‘Yes’ as the answer.
g. Grille Alignment Required - This option will appear when mulling Architectural Specialty Windows within iQ. The default answer to this question will be ‘Yes’, however, the user can change the answer to ’No’ by clicking on the Grille Alignment Required Question and selecting ‘No’.
When you have completed your mull property selections, click on OK to return to the Schematic Configurator.
9. Once you have completed your custom combination, click on the Save button in the Schematic Configurator. This will display the Final Results window, which contains information about your mull parts and charges. Any warning messages will also be displayed in this window in red.
10. Review the mulling information contained in the window, paying particular attention to any warning messages displayed in red, and click on the OK button to return to the Item window. The combination unit created will now be visible and all components for “valid” combinations will be listed and priced. 11. To save the combination to the project, click on the Save button on the toolbar in the Item window. Note: If the mull combination exceeds 42 square feet, you will receive a warning message when you save
out of the Schematic Configurator screen. You will need to check your local building codes to determine what reinforced mulls are required for this combination.
Note: When creating 2-way or T-join mulls, it is important to verify the mull priority you wish to use for the mull. Not selecting the appropriate mull priority could result in receiving incorrect mull materials and pricing.
Note: If the combination unit you have created violates any of the Andersen® mulling rules, the mull will appear as Red in the Schematic Configurator and the Message Log window will contain
information about the invalid mull. The iQ software will allow you to quote and order the combination. However, the iQ software will not price or list parts for combinations containing invalid mulls. It is your responsibility to confirm that correct mull parts and charges are included in mulled combinations and to read any warning messages displayed in Red in the Final Results window.