raltd9245 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Is there an easy efficient way to specify comercial doors with a hollow metal frame. I'm lost. HELP_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Just use the door tools and the components panels to spec what you need. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raltd9245 Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 25 minutes ago, joey_martin said: Just use the door tools and the components panels to spec what you need. JOEY ONLY IF IT WERE THAT EASY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Why don't you post a picture of the door you'd like? I do what Joey suggested and I've made plenty of commercial doors! I usually use a 2" casing, 1/2" depth, 0" reveal, no sill / threshold. Change the hardware, done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Another option is to hire someone to edit your plan file for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey_martin Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 19 hours ago, raltd9245 said: JOEY ONLY IF IT WERE THAT EASY it is that easy....isn't it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raltd9245 Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 22 hours ago, robdyck said: Why don't you post a picture of the door you'd like? I do what Joey suggested and I've made plenty of commercial doors! I usually use a 2" casing, 1/2" depth, 0" reveal, no sill / threshold. Change the hardware, done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raltd9245 Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 Thank you for your valuable input. Much appreciated. Have a great weekend Ron Ravenscroft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneDavis Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 I'll bet Ron wants hollow metal frames, and as we all know, ya can't do the with Chief 3D. Do your best with the Chief tools, and detail it all with Chief 2D CAD if you gotta. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdyck Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 @raltd9245You know Ron, while the plan view representation isn't 100% perfect, what I'd suggest you do is set your door default before starting the plan. If it's already started, no big deal, you can still set the default and the add those settings / info to doors already in the plan. Using the Object Information Panel you can add as much info as you want and it will all populate into the schedule. Let's take a quick look at an example using a Trudoor KD Drywall Frame. The manufacturer has a nice list of specs on their website: Construction Heavy Duty; 16-Gauge Cold Rolled Steel - meets the requirements of ANSI A250.8-2014 (SDI 100) Handing Handed - LH/RHR, RH/LHR Jamb Faces 2-inch Jamb and Head Faces Stop Height 5/8” Stop Height Rabbets Unequal Double Rabbets Standard Returns 1/2” Double Return Corners Exact Fit Die-Mitered Corner Connections Hinge Reinforcements 7-Gauge Hinge Reinforcements Strike Prep 4-7/8” Universal ASA Strike Preparation (Blank Strike Jambs Available) Closer Reinforcement Optional 14-Gauge Door Closer Reinforcement Silencer Preparation 9/32” Silencer Preparation Pair Head Preps Flush Bolt Strike, Silencer Preps Optional Preps Blank Hinge Jamb For Continuous Hinge, Deadbolt Strike, Electric Strike, Exit Device Strike Reinforcement Anchors Screw Adjusting Compression Anchors on Jambs, Dimpled Base Anchor Holes Fire-Rating Optional – WHI / ITS up to 90-Minute Fire-Rating (Mylar Label) - Fire-Rated Assemblies must be in accordance with NFPA 80 Finish Factory-Applied, Baked-On, Rust Inhibiting Primer (No Special Color Options) – Not intended to be a finish coat. It is recommended that finish paint (top coat) be applied after installation Buy American Act Compliance Meets Buy American Act – Made in USA Mfg. Hinge/Lock Locations Steelcraft Locations Standard (Ceco, Curries, and Custom Locations Available) Any or all of this information can be replicated into the OIP so it is added to you schedule. All you need to do is decide what information you want in your door schedule and then it becomes a bit simpler to build out the door default settings in Chief. Here's an example from a previous project of mine just as a point of reference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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