# How to tag frames in elevations?

## 1. Load Tags

Metal Framing comes with a sample **Structural Framing** **Tag** family used in **Tagging Configurations**.

Follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to **Settings** > **Load Families**
2. Uncheck **Main Families**
3. Check the **Sample Tags** box
4. Click **OK**

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Sample tags will appear in **Project Browser** > **Families** > **Annotation Categories**:

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**Note**: loaded tags will be used in Smart Tags (Tagging Configurations) to automate tags in assembly views.
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## 2. Setup Tagging Configuration

1. Open the **Create Assembly** menu
2. Click on **Smart Tags** (at the bottom)
3. In the pop-up menu, choose **Configurations**

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4. In the configuration, select **Structural Framing**
5. In the browser below (Tags by Priority), select **Structural Framing**

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6. In the **Tag 1** tab, select the tab **Horizontal Elements**
7. Choose the **Tag Type** > **Structural Framing Tag: Standart** or other tag family type:

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**Horizontal Elements** represents horizontal tracks (Top Plate, Bottom Plate, Blocking/Nogging, Header, Sill, etc).
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8. In the **Tag 1** tab, select the tab **Vertical Elements**
9. Choose the **Tag Type** > **Structural Framing Tag: Standart** or other tag family type:

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10. Save the changes

## 3. Use the Tagging Config in the Drawing Configuration

1. Open the **Drawing Configuration**:

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2. Set the Tagging Config for the Elevation Front/Back views. **Smart Tags** configuration will be used in **Drawing Configuration** > **Views Tag** > **Tagging Config:**

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