Comsense has released a library of detail drawings for use in Elevations and Door Elevation sheet. The details include a variety of Frame profiles, anchors, and glazing cross-sections. The downloadable file includes 1100 detail drawings that you can use in your projects today.
Comsense has released a library of detail drawings for use in Elevations and Door Elevation sheet. The details include a variety of Frame profiles, anchors, and glazing cross-sections. The downloadable file includes 1100 detail drawings that you can use in your projects today.
Sample Files in the Library:
To install the details follow these steps:
- Download the library file from the link at the bottom of this article.
- Extract the zip file to a temporary location and make a note of the destination.
- Launch Comsense Opening Suite.
- Click on Tools > Image Creator.
- In the Image Creator, click File > Import.
- In the Open File dialog, locate the file extracted above. Frm_Anc_Glazing_Details.xml. Click the file and click Open.
- The importer will process the file and confirm the details have been imported.
- That’s it!
You can now insert these details in Frame Elevations using the Add Details/Plan Views button. You can also add details to Elevation Sheets using Edit menu > Insert Images > Details.
Adding Details - Explanation of Detail Codes
MJ2 UR - | 434JD/334 THROAT MJ2 (Masonry Jamb 2” face) UR (Unequal Rabbet) 434/JD/334 THROAT (4 3/4” Jamb Depth/3 3/4" Throat) | |
M2 UR - | 434JD M2 (Mullion) UR (Unequal Rabbet) 434JD (4 3/4" Jamb Depth) |
To view the detail, click on the code in the left pane, the preview will appear in the right pane.
To insert the detail into elevation double click. Detail code will be displayed in the Selected Images pane. Repeat for other required details. When finished click OK.
Elevation with selected details inserted
Short Code Listing
Short Code examples
UR = Unequal Rabbet
Same codes with suffix Equal Rabbet (ER) and SIngle Rabbet (SR) not listed here but are included in the library.
MJ2 UR | Masonry Jamb 2" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ4 UR | Masonry Jamb 4" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ6 UR | Masonry Jamb 6" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ618 UR | Masonry Jamb 6 1/8" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ658 UR | Masonry Jamb 6 5/8" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ8 UR | Masonry Jamb 8" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ818 UR | Masonry Jamb 8 1/8" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ858 UR | Masonry Jamb 8 5/8" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ912 UR | Masonry Jamb 9 1/2" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ10 UR | Masonry Jamb 10" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ1618 UR | Masonry Jamb 12" face unequal rabbet | |
MJ2 CO | Masonry Jamb 2" face cased open | |
MJ4 CO | Masonry Jamb 4" face cased open | |
COM2 | Cased Open Mullion 2" face | |
COM4 | Cased Open Mullion 4" face | |
MJ2 DE | Masonry Jamb 2" face double egress | |
MJ4 DE | Masonry Jamb 4" face double egress | |
H2 DE | Masonry Head 2" face double egress (SGL Rabbet) | |
H4 DE | Masonry Head 4" face double egress (SGL Rabbett) | |
M2 UR | Mullion 2" face unequal rabbet | |
M4 UR | Mullion 4" face unequal rabbet | |
M6 UR | Mullion 6" face unequal rabbet | |
M8 UR | Mullion 8" face unequal rabbet |
The shortcode at the end of each group, MJ2 UR, for example, have all dimensions except jamb depth, throat and soffit widths to allow for special conditions.
Short Codes with a TF prefix are for Timely Frames
They are the only manufacturer specific details. All others are generic but typical details.
There are numerous door and frame details indicating the location of door and glazing. There is basic information and specific information for glazing details. See examples below.
MSLR – Masonry frame, SL Right
MSLL – Masonry frame SL Left
GDM14IS – Glazing Detail Mullion 1/4" InSide
GDM14OS – Glazing Detail Mullion 1/4" OutSide
GD14IS – Glazing Detail 1/4" InSide
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Thank you, Does a library exist for Frame Elevations?
Are these items editable?
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