# Frame Views

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This guide explains how to set up the **Drawing Configuration** to show **frames** in shop drawing views:

* 3D view
* Front elevation
* Side section view
* Plan view

## 1. Select views

Below you will find steps explaining how to modify a sample Drawing Configuration to show frame views:

1. Go to **Drawing Configuration**:

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2. Find views that already have the **Framing Layer** set to **Frame**:

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**Framing Layer** defines a purpose of a wall type layer before linking it with a **Framing** or **Sheating/Paneling Configuration**. To link wall type layers, go to **Link Wall** dialogue. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/getting-started/workflow-step-by-step/walls/link-wall) &#x20;
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3. If you need more views (e.g. a 3D view), find an existing view (or add a new one) and change the **Framing Layer** to **Frame.** Now you have **four views** showing **frames**:

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3. **Delete** views that do not have the **Framing Layer** set to **Frame** (optional):

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**: it's recommended to delete other views only if you don't need to show drywall layers. If you want to show drywall layers, Framing Layer should be set to Sheathing/Sheathing II or Paneling.
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## 2. Make Additional Changes

### 2.1 Create View or Detail View

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you want to show **linked MEP models**, choose **Create Detail View**. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/faq/shop-drawings/how-to-show-linked-mep-model-in-assembly-views)
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#### Frequently asked questions:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to show linked MEP models in shop drawing views?</td></tr></tbody></table>

### 2.2 Choose a view

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you want to show a side Elevation instead of the Section (Detail Section Left (R)), choose **Elevation Right** or **Elevation Left**.
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### 2.3 Rename the view

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View name will appear under the view:

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### 2.4 Choose View Template

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#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to set up View Templates for frame views</td><td><a href="../../../../faq/shop-drawings/how-to-use-view-templates-in-shop-drawing-views">how-to-use-view-templates-in-shop-drawing-views</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 2.5 Choose Dimensioning Rule

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#### Frequently asked questions:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to dimension frame elevations?</td><td><a href="../../../../faq/dimensions-and-tags/how-to-auto-dimension-frames-in-elevation-views">how-to-auto-dimension-frames-in-elevation-views</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 2.6 Choose Tagging Config

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Note**: it's recommended to apply Tagging Config only in **Elevation Front/Back**views.
{% endhint %}

#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to set up tagging configurations for frame views</td><td><a href="../../../../faq/dimensions-and-tags/how-to-tag-frames-in-elevations">how-to-tag-frames-in-elevations</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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If you can't find the answers you're looking for, please [contact our support team](https://helpdesk.besmart.software/support/tickets/new).
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