# How to insert service holes in tracks near studs?

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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**](/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/faq/family-libraries/service-holes/how-to-create-service-holes-in-horizontal-tracks.md)
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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**:

<figure><img src="/files/w2sXM326r7WNYP4tT6QA" alt=""><figcaption><p>Open Detail Configurations</p></figcaption></figure>

## 2. Add service holes at the start or end of the plates

### 2.1 Select the plates that will receive service holes

1. Before navigating to **Additional Details**, uncheck **Insert Details** in the **Bridging/Blocking/Plate Holes** settings (recommended)
2. Navigate to **Additional Details**
3. Check the selected boxes under the **Plate** column

<figure><img src="/files/3vsduY7m22lJijqmZIFM" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 2.2 Select the service hole family type

<figure><img src="/files/2j62Z7U8OKUruQMNIvFG" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### 2.3 Define the placement patterns

Modify these settings:

* **Distance/Spacing** - set the distance between service holes (applies only if Total Amount is more than 1)
* **Total Amount** - how many service holes will be applied from the selected Origin Point
* **Origin Point** - the start or end of the plate
* **Offset** - distance of the first service hole from the Origin Point

Below is an example with **1 service hole** placed from **both ends of the plate** with **1' 0" offset** from the **origin points**:

<figure><img src="/files/twJO9epqBp1vmHFXMUuB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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