Which families should I use for Arkitech/Howick/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:

Metric (left) and Imperial (right) C+C_CH families

Framing Configuration

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

How to create new framing family types?

How to automatically create framing profile sizes by wall thickness?

How to change family types in Framing Configurations?

How to apply the same Stud or Plate family in Framing Configurations?

Your wall types should be linked with one of the above default Framing Configurations. Learn more

You can always modify or duplicate default Framing Configurations. Learn more

MF C+C_CH Stud

MF C+C_CH Stud is used for all vertical elements:

• Common Studs

• Start/End Studs

• King studs, Cripples (including diagonal)

Note: C+C and C+C_CH stud families are designed for different framing systems. Learn more

MF C+C_CH Plate

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

• Top/Bottom plates

• Headers

• Sills

• Blocking/Nogging

Note: C+C and C+C_CH plate families are designed for different framing systems. Learn more

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