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How to prepare Stud service hole families for CNC export?

This guide explains how to prepare the service holes for CNC export before automating them using the Framing Configurations. You'll need to set up the Structural Framing category Service Hole family type settings.

Make sure to use the Metal Framing families (Settings > Load Families > Main Families)

Note: Imperial service hole families already include pre-set types for CNC machine brands.

  1. Navigate to the Project Browser > Families > Structural Framing

  2. Find the I_MF Service Hole (Imperial) or M_MF Service Hole (Metric) family

  3. Duplicate and rename any existing family type (not mandatory):

When renaming a duplicated service hole family type, it's recommended to include your CNC brand name for clarity.

  1. Edit the family type

  2. Enter one of the values for the CNC Type parameter:

  • Arkitech CNC machine:

Arkitech

  • Howick CNC machine:

Howick

  • Knudson CNC machine:

KnudsonKfsT1420

  • Metroll CNC machine:

Metroll

  • Pinnacle CNC machine:

Pinnacle X5

  • Royal CNC machine:

Ryoal

  • Scotsim CNC machine:

ScotSim

  1. Enter the service hole punch command in the CNC Command parameter.

Your CNC machine has specific punch command names for service holes (e.g. SERVICE_HOLE, 3, etc.). The value in the parameter must match it.

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