# Frame Views

<figure><img src="/files/rA7khwOkjQs0VxRO2poE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Frame views: 3D view (left), front elevation (upper middle), plan view (lower middle), side section (right)</p></figcaption></figure>

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**:

<figure><img src="/files/YhI2zx8LaG4SYNwdofNg" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="/files/bYNlQdmTDYRJXyegwvSU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
**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](/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/getting-started/workflow-step-by-step/walls/link-wall.md) &#x20;
{% endhint %}

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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**:

<figure><img src="/files/zwYQgUgcLl45b7J1yakU" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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

<figure><img src="/files/87QRsc50tVGTI4JCjJqr" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% 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

<figure><img src="/files/oRIQKcC1SaFkM8qYrdJW" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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

#### 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

<figure><img src="/files/z02oX4GygzieMjaJplrB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% 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

<figure><img src="/files/OzugLSsBT7yJxanJZT9L" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

View name will appear under the view:

<figure><img src="/files/SazIpcLMOdYJ2vWyB1LB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 2.4 Choose View Template

<figure><img src="/files/lgdQT14QGwyaZqamH8Ix" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### 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="/pages/dS0Lbjm7JSsGmbtCDUmO">/pages/dS0Lbjm7JSsGmbtCDUmO</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 2.5 Choose Dimensioning Rule

<figure><img src="/files/uTl0gcOUoTPhhGx3PBoT" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### 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="/pages/8IKKr6vzwihg0MSCGJhp">/pages/8IKKr6vzwihg0MSCGJhp</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 2.6 Choose Tagging Config

<figure><img src="/files/95umVNCpJ19jDasJu1LC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% 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="/pages/Ud4LlpHCuUq2Cv22uqYt">/pages/Ud4LlpHCuUq2Cv22uqYt</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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