# Which families should I use for Arkitech, Howick or Pinnacle frames?

After you load Metal Framing default families (**Settings** > **Load Families** > **Main Families**), you should use the C+C\_CH families in the Framing Configurations:

<figure><img src="https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FDttFd5CZ3J4hUoMdNlk9%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b6e255d6-5a51-496c-83fb-a4e4099a2719" alt=""><figcaption><p>Metric (left) and Imperial (right) C+C_CH families</p></figcaption></figure>

## **Framing Configuration**&#x20;

The default Framing Configurations for Arkitech/Howick/Pinnacle frames include these profile sizes:

* Metric: **M\_C+C\_CH Chamfered Profiles X5** and **M\_C+C\_CH Chamfered Profiles 3200 configurations:** 89mm studs and plates
* Imperial: **I\_C+C\_CH Chamfered Profiles**: 3 1/2" studs and plates

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to create new framing family types?</td><td><a href="how-to-manually-create-new-profile-sizes">how-to-manually-create-new-profile-sizes</a></td></tr><tr><td>How to automatically create framing profile sizes by wall thickness?</td><td><a href="how-to-automatically-create-framing-profile-sizes-by-wall-thickness">how-to-automatically-create-framing-profile-sizes-by-wall-thickness</a></td></tr><tr><td>How to change family types in Framing Configurations?</td><td><a href="../framing-configurations/how-to-change-family-types-in-framing-configurations">how-to-change-family-types-in-framing-configurations</a></td></tr><tr><td>How to apply the same Stud or Plate family in Framing Configurations? </td><td><a href="how-to-apply-the-same-stud-or-plate-family-in-framing-configurations">how-to-apply-the-same-stud-or-plate-family-in-framing-configurations</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Your wall types should be linked with one of the above default Framing Configurations. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/getting-started/framing-arkitech-howick-or-pinnacle/wall+m)
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You can always modify or duplicate default Framing Configurations. [Learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui8Lgs_kn3s)
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## **MF C+C\_CH Stud**

**MF** **C+C\_CH Stud** is used for **all** **vertical elements:**

<figure><img src="https://docs.besmart.software/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F239424168-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%252Fuploads%252FZdERWj2rVj1KxkAzIzST%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D188035c1-33da-4b3f-aa54-452463c70119&#x26;width=768&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=41343a65&#x26;sv=2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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**Note**: C+C and C+C\_CH stud families are designed for different framing systems. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/faq/family-libraries/what-is-the-difference-between-c+u-c+c_ch-and-c+c-families)
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### Common Studs

<figure><img src="https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FyekK9bII3QWjWvfouh8U%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=b8d35759-53c7-42c9-9811-a03c39e9077d" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### L, End, V and T Connections

<figure><img src="https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FPBUBmgC15uhY2jF7Mczx%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=55394eba-ba58-4564-a4cb-4d590a379018" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Ridge Studs

<figure><img src="https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FrVUow89MxpaNDmRukedi%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=bfb78245-8f3b-4961-86bb-d65af1e4754e" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Secondary Studs

<figure><img src="https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FB91hRS31q0WeHTYqI3dq%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=83fe9001-4203-45b5-81ff-b0d7b67ac3e7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### King studs, Trimmers and Cripple Studs

<figure><img src="https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FgYmXyM6FmKlmm2U3dxkg%2FCC_CH%20studs%20in%20openings.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=c3af2dcc-6006-438e-965b-06f1e9f1c247" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## MF C+C\_CH Plate <a href="#mf-cc_ch-plate" id="mf-cc_ch-plate"></a>

**MF C+C\_CH Plate** is used for all horizontal elements (except service holes and strap bracing):

<figure><img src="https://docs.besmart.software/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F239424168-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%252Fuploads%252FGpKS8BGkTayDezE3XuOn%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dfb6e8a39-dc2c-4772-b79a-b24ee51ce4c2&#x26;width=768&#x26;dpr=4&#x26;quality=100&#x26;sign=84472b1c&#x26;sv=2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="danger" %}
**Note**: C+C and C+C\_CH plate families are designed for different framing systems. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/faq/family-libraries/what-is-the-difference-between-c+u-c+c_ch-and-c+c-families)
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### Top and Bottom Plates (Tracks)

<figure><img src="https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FhuCGHNY91AvjWUYxZMKm%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d91b7d10-1501-4a08-85a1-e63cb68493c6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Headers, Top Supports and Sills

<figure><img src="https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FoTxQD1ec1py6XZyibK5H%2FCC_CH%20plates%20in%20openings.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=24b4ddc6-1a35-47e7-b6e5-cee78885cbc4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Blocking/Nogging

<figure><img src="https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FhXNK7mhKKzgfPsEnZ9Xh%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a7d7163a-01df-420b-98c9-5f60d4f9b020" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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