# How to calculate assembly weight?

1. Before calculating the mass, ensure that the stud and plate (track) **material** includes the **Density** value in **Physical** > **Mechanical** properties

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2. Before or after creating an assembly, go to **Create Assembly** > **Calculate Framing Element Mass**
3. Click on the selected frame or assembly:

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4. **Repeat** the process for the other frames or assemblies.
5. The value will be automatically inserted into the **Framing Member Mass** parameter of each framing element of a selected frame:

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