# How to create service holes in vertical studs?

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

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Make sure to use the **Metal Framing** families (**Settings** > **Load Families** > **Main Families**)
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Note: **Imperial** service hole families already include pre-set types for CNC machine brands.&#x20;
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1. Navigate to the **Project Browser** > **Families** > **Structural Framing**&#x20;
2. Find the **I\_MF Service Hole** (Imperial) or **M\_MF Service Hole** (Metric) family
3. Duplicate and rename any existing family type (not mandatory):

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When renaming a duplicated service hole family type, it's recommended to include your CNC brand name for clarity.
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4. **Edit** the family **type**
5. Enter one of the values for the **CNC Type** parameter:

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* **Arkitech** CNC machine:

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Arkitech
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* **Howick** CNC machine:

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Howick
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* **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.

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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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