# How to change family types in Framing Configurations?

## Arkitech/Howick/Pinnacle frames

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

You can change the profile sizes for each frame element:

1. Go to Common Settings
2. Untick the boxes **Use for all Vertical/Horizontal Elements** **(except Opening**)

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3. Go through the settings on the **left**:
4. Apply the family types in the **Custom Layout** settings:

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{% hint style="warning" %}
Use **C+C\_CH Stud** family types for **vertical** elements (Vertical Stud, Connections (L, End, V), Ridge Stud, King Stud, Trimmer, Cripples)

Use **C+C\_CH Plate** family types for **horizontal** elements (Top/Bottom Plate, Blocking/Nogging, Header, Sill)

[Learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyutWz2FmK4) about Metal Framing families.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If you can't find the suitable family type sizes, you need to create new family types. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/faq/family-libraries/how-to-manually-create-new-profile-sizes).
{% endhint %}

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{% hint style="info" %}
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