How to create service holes in horizontal tracks?

This guide explains how to prepare the service holes for CNC export before automating them using the Detail Configurations or Smart Connections. You'll need to set up the Structural Framing category Service Hole family type settings.

Make sure to use the Metal Framing families (Settings > Load Families > Detail Families)

Note: Imperial service hole families already include pre-set types for CNC machine brands.

1. Navigate to the Project Browser > Families > Structural Connections

2. Find the I_SC Service Hole (Imperial) or M_SC Service Hole (Metric) family

3. Duplicate and rename any existing family type (not mandatory):

When renaming a duplicated service hole family type, it's recommended to include your CNC brand name for clarity.

1. Edit the family type

2. Enter one of the values for the CNC Type parameter:

• Arkitech CNC machine:

Arkitech

• Howick CNC machine:

Howick

• Knudson CNC machine:

KnudsonKfsT1420

• Metroll CNC machine

Metroll

• Pinnacle CNC machine:

Pinnacle X5

• Royal CNC machine:

Ryoal

• Scotsim CNC machine:

ScotSim

6. Enter the service hole punch command in the CNC Command parameter.

Your CNC machine has specific punch command names for service holes (e.g. SERVICE_HOLE, 3, etc.). The value in the parameter must match it.

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