# How to insert service holes in horizontal track centers?

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Before following this guide, make sure that your service hole families for studs are prepared for the CNC export. [**Learn more**](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/faq/family-libraries/service-holes/how-to-create-service-holes-in-horizontal-tracks)
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## 1. Open Detail Configurations

1. In **Wall+M/Floor+M/Roof+M**, go to **Add/Modify Elements**
2. **Add/Modify Details**
3. **Detail Configurations**:

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## 2. Add service holes between studs

### 2.1 Select the service hole family type

1. Go to **Bridging/Blocking/Plate Holes** in the browser on the left
2. Tick the box **Insert Details**
3. Select the **Family Type** to use as a service hole (if you don't find the hole for your CNC brand, read this guide to create one):

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### 2.2 Choose which framing elements will receive holes on the plate web

**Location on \[element name]** parameters

* To **turn off**, select **None**
* For **Top** or **Bottom Plate** - select **Bottom Face**
* For **Bridging/Nogging** - select **Bottom Face, Solid Face, Top Face** or **Bottom Face** (no difference)
* For opening **Sill** or **Header** - select **Top Face** or **Bottom Face** (no difference)

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### 2.3 Choose placement patterns

Modify the **Offset from Stud Side**

* Center between Two:

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* Left/Right with Offset:

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* Left and Right

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* Open/Solid Face:

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### 2.4 Other Settings

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[Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/feature-descriptions/wall-metal-framing/add-modify-elements/add-modify-details/details-configuration#include-openings) about the other settings.
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