# How to apply different cuts at staggered Blocking/Nogging ends?
## 1. Create staggered blocking/nogging layout
Follow the workflow in the link below:
## 2. Turn on automatic element cut controls
1. In **Framing Configurations**, go to **Modify Settings**
2. Scroll down and turn on **Automatically Switch Cuts** box
3. **Save** and close the configurations
4. Re-open the **Framing Configurations** dialogue
5. On the left, scroll down to **Blocking/Nogging** settings
6. In the Custom Layout settings, you'll find **Cut Start Type** and **Cut End Type**
7. See the outcomes below:
* Cut Start Type = Cut Studs. The start of the blocking/nogging receives a swage and creates a lip cut at the stud's open side.
* Cut End Type = Cut Bridging/Nogging. The end of the blocking/nogging receives a lip cut and a notch while the stud receives a swage.
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**Note**: the **start** of the elements is always on the **left** when facing the **exterior** of the wall. T
he exterior is always on the side of blue arrows when looking at the wall from a plan view.
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Blocking/nogging between common studs
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**Note**: if your common vertical stud profiles are **flipped**, you'll need to use an opposite combination for the blocking/nogging settings to achieve the same result as above.
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## 3. Manually switch cuts
You may need to manually switch cuts. For example, if the king/jamb or end studs need to receive lip cuts, follow the workflow below:
1. Go to **Edit Elements**
2. Select **Switch Cuts**
3. Select the **connections** you need to switch
4. Click **Esc** button on the keyboard when finished
## 4. Export files
When exporting files using CNC Metal Exporter using Arkitech/Howick configuration:
1. Go to **Export Setup**
2. Check the box **Analyze Cuts for Inverse Connections**
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**Note**: due to a temporary bug in the software, **check** the boxes in **Export Setup** > **Additional Settings**:
* **Inverse Wall Labels**
* **Inverse Floor Labels**
* **Inverse Roof Labels**
Normally, you don't need to check these boxes. The issue will be resolved ASAP.
**After the next software update, make sure to uncheck these boxes.**
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