# How to automatically create framing profile sizes by wall thickness?

If you don't want to manually duplicate framing family types, you can automate the process by checking the box **Define Depth by Layer Thickness**:

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The software will automatically create new family types that will appear in **Project Browser** > **Families** > **Structural Framing**
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**Note**: you'll need to modify the flange (**bf**), profile thickness (**tf**) and lip (**Lip**) parameters. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/faq/family-libraries/how-to-manually-create-new-profile-sizes)
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