drawing symbols

[Koper]

Something quick that I have been pondering for some time (a noob question:p )

 

on a drawing, what does the triangles on windows and doors actually mean? does it indicate the hinges of the doors and if a windows can open?

[BobM]

You are right that is what it represent

[James]

In my experience, yes, it indicates which way a door or window is 'hung', ie. which way it opens.

 

I have had arguments with colleagues regarding the correct usage of the notation. Personally, the point of the triangle indicates the edge which is hinged, while the two ends of the line indicate the leading edge of the door/window. Other people I know do it the other way round.

[Macer]

James has got it right. At least thats the way it is used in the prctice where I work! Example: with a set of standard double doors the symbol should form the shape of a large diamond.

[Koper]

thanks for the replies

 

hehehe, at the moment I am working with X's and not diamond's with double doors.

 

I also have this 'triangle' shape on a wood frame, this probably means that the window slides in the direction of the triangle.

 

cool, thanx

[STRAT]

nube

 

yup, the triangle means it hinges where the triangle's apex is. an X means it's double hinged. all as James said