# How to frame staggered blocking/nogging?

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1. Go to **Framing Configurations**
2. In **Configuration Name**, make sure you're modifying the configuration linked to the wall type
3. On the left, scroll down to **Blocking/Nogging** settings:

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4. Change **Use Short Noggings** to **Split at Each Stud**
5. Scroll down to the **Bays** settings
6. Check the box next to **Use Alternating Offset**
7. Enter the **Alternating Offset** value

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**Note**: If you don't need a gap between staggered blocking/nogging elements, keep the **Alternating Offset** value at 0.
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8. **Save**&#x20;

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9. **Frame** new or **Re-Frame** a framed wall
10. Every even (2nd, 4th, 6th, etc) element will be **raised**

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