ro_dlg-dcl.md — Rough Opening Configuration (v7.0)

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AI Opening Designer

Intelligent rough opening configuration with v7.0 AI sizing, frame coordination, and structural validation.

v7.0 Enhancements

  • ? AI opening sizing (calculates rough opening from frame)

  • ? Frame database integration (manufacturer specs)

  • ? Auto lintel design (triggered for all openings)

  • ? ADA compliance check (accessibility validation)

  • ? Installation clearance (verifies adequate space)

AI Opening Sizing

User: "Add 3'×7' door"

AI: "Frame type?"
User: "Hollow metal"

AI accesses frame database:
Manufacturer: Steelcraft
Frame profile: Standard 2"
Rough opening required:
- Width: 3'-0" + 2" (frame) + 1/2" (shim) = 3'-2-1/2"
- Height: 7'-0" + 2" (frame) + 1/2" (shim) = 7'-2-1/2"

AI: "Rough opening: 3'-2-1/2" × 7'-2-1/2" ?"
    "Lintel required: 12" deep, 3-#4 bars"
    "Accept?"

User: [Yes]

Opening sized correctly first time
No field fit issues
Frame guaranteed to fit

Frame Database Integration

Manufacturer Specifications:

Frame library includes:
- Steelcraft (hollow metal)
- Ceco Door (hollow metal)
- Kawneer (aluminum storefront)
- YKK (aluminum curtain wall)
- Custom manufacturers

Each entry has:
- Frame profile dimensions
- Required clearances
- Installation specs
- Hardware compatibility
- Lead times
- Pricing

AI selects appropriate frame
Calculates rough opening automatically
Updates door schedule

Auto Lintel Design

Triggered Automatically:

Opening created ? AI analyzes

Load above: 4' × 100 PSF = 400 PLF
Span: 3'-2-1/2" (rough opening width)

AI designs lintel:
Depth: 12" (span/12 = 3.5", use 12" minimum)
Reinforcement: 3-#4 bars bottom
Stirrups: #3 @ 8" o.c.
Bearing: 12" each end

Capacity: 2.8 kip-ft
Applied: 0.5 kip-ft
Safety factor: 5.6 ? Conservative

Lintel auto-added to panel
No separate lintel dialog needed
Integrated workflow

ADA Compliance

Accessibility Validation:

Door opening: 3'-0" wide

AI checks ADA requirements:
? Clear width: 32" min (36" provided)
? Height: 80" min (84" provided)
? Threshold: 1/2" max (specified)
? Hardware height: 48" max (per frame spec)
? Maneuvering space: 60"×60" (user to verify on plan)

Status: ADA COMPLIANT ?

If non-compliant:
? "Door width 30" < 32" required"
   "Increase to 32" minimum for ADA"
   [Auto-fix] [Override with justification]

Installation Clearance

Space Verification:

AI checks installation requirements:

Opening: 3'-2-1/2" × 7'-2-1/2" rough
Frame: 3'-0" × 7'-0" (fits with 1-1/4" clearance ?)

Shim space: 1/2" (adequate ?)
Anchor bolts: 4 required, space adequate ?
Grout pocket: 1" (standard ?)

Adjacent conflicts:
? 6" clear to rebar (no interference)
? 12" clear to lift insert (OK)
? 18" from panel edge (adequate)

All clearances met ?
Installation feasible ?

Best Practices (v7.0)

Use AI Features:

  • ? Let AI size rough opening (accurate)

  • ? Select from frame database (specifications correct)

  • ? Accept auto-lintel (adequate capacity)

  • ? Verify ADA compliance (legal requirement)

Common Mistakes Avoided:

  • ? Rough opening too small (AI prevents)

  • ? Forgot lintel (AI adds automatically)

  • ? ADA non-compliant (AI checks)

  • ? Installation conflicts (AI detects)

Enhancement Status: ? v7.0 ENHANCED [24/38]

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