How to auto-dimension frames in elevation views?
1. Use sample dimensioning rules
Sample Drawing Configurations include ready-made Dimensioning Rules which you can already use to dimension frames in elevations.
Go to Drawing Configuration:

In the View Tab > Dimensioning Rule column, use the sample rule Frame:

Close the Drawing Configuration dialogue.
Navigate to Wall+M
Click on Create assembly and select frame(s):

Below are the example outputs using this configuration:


2. Create new dimensioning rules
It's recommended to already have assemblies created. Learn more
1. Open an elevation view
Find a created wall assembly in the Project Browser > Assemblies
Open the Elevation view:

2. Create new dimensioning rule
In Wall+M, click on the Create Assembly > Smart Dimensions (at the bottom):

In the pop-up menu, click on Delete Dimensions in View and pick any dimension
Go back to the pop-up menu and click on the Configurations button to open the dialogue:

At the top-right of the dialogue, click on the [...] button and choose Create to create a new dimensioning rule
Go back to the [...] button and choose Rename to rename the rule (use any name you want):

Choose Structural Framing in the Dimension Lines by Priority browser:

3. Add total dimensions
Click on the gear button ⚙️ at the top-right:
Expand the Total Dimension settings:

Choose the Dimension Type:

Add Horizontontal Dimensions. Choose Top or Bottom
Choose Vertical Dimension. Choose Right or Left:
Note: Total Dimensions are not visible if they are placed alone without other dimensions.


Click OK
4. Dimension horizontal elements
In the Dimension 1 tab, navigate to Horizontal Elements sub-tab
Check the box Vertical Dimensions
Choose the Dimension Type and check the box Join Dimension Lines
If you want to see instant result in your view, click Apply:

5. Dimension vertical elements
Navigate to Vertical Elements sub-tab
Check the box Horizontal Dimensions
Choose the Dimension Type and check the box Join Dimension Lines
If you want to see instant result in your view, click Apply:

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