Door Elevation · Tool Guide

At a glance

Define the leaf arrangement, frames, panels and hardware shown in the elevation.
Add dimensions, tags and notes to describe the door type.
Link a model Door for comparison and refresh the linked information after changes.

Door elevation with annotation in Archicad — **Door elevation with annotation**An authored door elevation with opening lines, dimensions, a tag and hardware notes.

Door arrangementBuild the elevation around the required opening size.

Set the overall dimensions, leaf arrangement and frame. Adjust panel divisions and proportions to describe the face of the door.

This is an editable documentation drawing. Changing its arrangement does not necessarily change the Door placed in the model; keep the authored elevation and model comparison distinct.

Assembly settings in Archicad — **Assembly settings**Choose the number of units and the leaf arrangement for the elevation.

Details and annotationAdd the information needed for the door schedule.

Use the hardware, tag, note and dimension controls to describe the door type. Their graphic settings determine how those details appear in the elevation.

These controls let you refine the documentation without changing the overall leaf arrangement. Use the details relevant to the type rather than adding information that is already communicated elsewhere in the schedule.

Hardware settings in Archicad — **Hardware settings**Select the unit and door, then choose the hardware and signage to include.

Dimensions settings in Archicad — **Dimensions settings**Choose which components are dimensioned and which receive a label.

Linked model Door and refreshUse the companion tool to maintain the model comparison.

Link the required model Door through the companion tool. Refresh the linked information after the source Door changes.

A linked-detail refresh updates a narrower set of information than an action that refreshes selected or all elevations. Choose the scope that matches the change, and review the result alongside any manually authored details.

Model Comparison · Select in Archicad — **Model Comparison · Select**Filter by storey and select the model Door used for comparison.

Linked model Door comparison in Archicad — **Linked model Door comparison**The model comparison shows the linked Door’s geometry and recorded information.