Dummy needs Help AGAIN

[raltd9245]

Is there an easy efficient way to specify comercial doors with a hollow metal frame. I'm lost. HELP_

[joey_martin]

Just use the door tools and the components panels to spec what you need.

 

 

[raltd9245]

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

 

[robdyck]

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.

[robdyck]

Another option is to hire someone to edit your plan file for you.

[joey_martin]

19 hours ago, raltd9245 said:

JOEY ONLY IF IT WERE THAT EASY

 

 

it is that easy....isn't it?

 

[raltd9245]

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.

 

[raltd9245]

Thank you for your valuable input. Much appreciated. Have a great weekend

 

Ron Ravenscroft

[GeneDavis]

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.

[robdyck]

@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.