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Hi Karen, I think your image is correct. In designbuilder, I don't have an input field for angle option for side fins or overhangs. Only for louvres. Using design builder help:

for louvres: https://designbuilder.co.uk/helpv7.0/index.htm#_Local_shading_Louvres.htm?Highlight=louvre

for fins: https://designbuilder.co.uk/helpv7.0/index.htm#_Local_shading_Sidefins.htm?TocPath=Components%2520%252B%2520Templates%257CComponents%257CLocal%2520Shading%257C_____3

for overhangs:https://designbuilder.co.uk/helpv7.0/index.htm#_Local_shading_Overhangs.htm?TocPath=Components%2520%252B%2520Templates%257CComponents%257CLocal%2520Shading%257C_____4

Hi Karen, I think your image is correct. In designbuilder, I don't have an input field for angle option for side fins or overhangs. Only for louvres. Using design builder help:

for louvres: https://designbuilder.co.uk/helpv7.0/index.htm#_Local_shading_Louvres.htm?Highlight=louvre

for fins: https://designbuilder.co.uk/helpv7.0/index.htm#_Local_shading_Sidefins.htm?TocPath=Components%2520%252B%2520Templates%257CComponents%257CLocal%2520Shading%257C_____3

for overhangs:https://designbuilder.co.uk/helpv7.0/index.htm#_Local_shading_Overhangs.htm?TocPath=Components%2520%252B%2520Templates%257CComponents%257CLocal%2520Shading%257C_____4overhangs: https://designbuilder.co.uk/helpv7.0/index.htm#_Local_shading_Overhangs.htm?TocPath=Components%2520%252B%2520Templates%257CComponents%257CLocal%2520Shading%257C_____4