Frame Views

Frame views: 3D view (left), front elevation (upper middle), plan view (lower middle), side section (right)

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:

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

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


  1. 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:

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

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.

2. Make Additional Changes

2.1 Create View or Detail View

If you want to show linked MEP models, choose Create Detail View. Learn more

Frequently asked questions:

How to show linked MEP models in shop drawing views?

2.2 Choose a view

If you want to show a side Elevation instead of the Section (Detail Section Left (R)), choose Elevation Right or Elevation Left.

2.3 Rename the view

View name will appear under the view:

2.4 Choose View Template

Learn more:

2.5 Choose Dimensioning Rule

Frequently asked questions:

2.6 Choose Tagging Config

Note: it's recommended to apply Tagging Config only in Elevation Front/Backviews.

Learn more:


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