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:

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

1. Close the Drawing Configuration dialogue.

2. Navigate to Wall+M

3. Click on Create assembly and select frame(s):

Learn more about the assembly workflow.

Below are the example outputs using this configuration:

Frame elevation - without openings

Frame elevation - with an opening

2. Create new dimensioning rules

It's recommended to already have assemblies created. Learn more

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:

1. Go back to the pop-up menu and click on the Configurations button to open the dialogue

2. At the top-right of the dialogue, click on the [...] button and choose Create to create a new dimensioning rule

3. Go back to the [...] button and choose Rename to rename the rule (use any name you want)

4. Click save 💾 button at the top:

1. 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:

1. Choose the Dimension Type:

1. Add Horizontontal Dimensions. Choose Top or Bottom

2. Choose Vertical Dimension. Choose Right or Left:

Note: Total Dimensions are not visible if they are placed alone without other dimensions.

Horizontal - Top, Vertical - Right

Horizontal - Bottom, Vertical - Left

1. 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:

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

Recommendation: it's recommended to use these options for Measure References:

• Bottom Edge

• Top Edge

• Solid Face Edge

• Open Face Edge

1. 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:

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

Recommendation: it's recommended to use these options for Measure References:

• Bottom Edge

• Top Edge

• Solid Face Edge

• Open Face Edge

1. Modify the Dimension Position.

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