# 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. 1. Go to **Drawing Configuration**:

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

3. Close the Drawing Configuration dialogue. 4. Navigate to **Wall+M** 5. Click on **Create assembly** and select frame(s):

{% hint style="info" %} [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/getting-started/workflow-step-by-step/walls/shop-drawing-workflow) about the assembly workflow. {% endhint %} Below are the example outputs using this configuration:

## 2. Create new dimensioning rules {% hint style="warning" %} It's recommended to already have assemblies created. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/getting-started/workflow-step-by-step/walls/shop-drawing-workflow) {% endhint %} ### 1. Open an elevation view 1. Find a created wall assembly in the **Project Browser** > **Assemblies** 2. Open the **Elevation** view:

### 2. Create new dimensioning rule 1. In **Wall+M**, click on the **Create Assembly** > **Smart Dimensions** (at the bottom) 2. In the pop-up menu, click on **Delete Dimensions in View** and pick any dimension:

4. Go back to the pop-up menu and click on the **Configurations** button to open the dialogue 5. At the top-right of the dialogue, click on the **\[...]** button and choose **Create** to create a new dimensioning rule 6. Go back to the **\[...]** button and choose **Rename** to rename the rule (use any name you want) 7. Click save 💾 button at the top:

4. Choose **Structural Framing** in the Dimension Lines by Priority browser:

### 3. Add total dimensions 1. Click on the gear button ⚙️ at the top-right: 2. Expand the **Total Dimension** settings:

3. Choose the **Dimension Type**:

4. Add **Horizontontal Dimensions**. Choose **Top** or **Bottom** 5. Choose **Vertical Dimension**. Choose **Right** or **Left**: {% hint style="warning" %} **Note**: Total Dimensions are not visible if they are placed alone without other dimensions. {% endhint %}

6. Click **OK** ### 4. Dimension horizontal elements 1. In the **Dimension 1** tab, navigate to **Horizontal Elements** sub-tab 2. Check the box **Vertical Dimensions** 3. Choose the **Dimension Type** and check the box **Join Dimension Lines** 4. If you want to see instant result in your view, click **Apply**:

5. Define the dimension references. Use **Measure References** and **Extend Demension To** parameters. Try different combinations using **Apply** button until you reach the desired result:

{% hint style="info" %} **Recommendation**: it's recommended to use these options for Measure References: * Bottom Edge * Top Edge * Solid Face Edge * Open Face Edge {% endhint %} 6. Modify the **Dimension Position**:

### 5. Dimension vertical elements 1. Navigate to **Vertical Elements** sub-tab 2. Check the box **Horizontal Dimensions** 3. Choose the **Dimension Type** and check the box **Join Dimension Lines** 4. If you want to see instant result in your view, click **Apply**:

5. Define the dimension references. Use **Measure References** and **Extend Demension To** parameters. Try different combinations using **Apply** button until you reach the desired result {% hint style="info" %} **Recommendation**: it's recommended to use these options for Measure References: * Bottom Edge * Top Edge * Solid Face Edge * Open Face Edge {% endhint %} 6. Modify the **Dimension Position.** *** {% hint style="info" %} If you can't find the answers you're looking for, please [contact our support team](https://helpdesk.besmart.software/support/tickets/new). {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/faq/dimensions-and-tags/how-to-auto-dimension-frames-in-elevation-views.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.