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# How to use View Templates in Shop Drawing views?

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View Templates are used in **Drawing Configurations** > **Views** tab for your assembly views:

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## 1. Use your own view templates

If you already have view templates for **Elevations**/**Sections**, **Floor Plans** and **3D Views**, you can skip this step.

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you need to create **shop drawings** with **linked MEP models**, [read this article](/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/faq/shop-drawings/how-to-show-linked-mep-model-in-assembly-views.md)
{% endhint %}

## 2. Create new view templates

Create **View Templates** for each view (**Elevation**/**Section**, **Floor Plan** and **3D View)**. It's recommended to open a specific view with a framed wall and follow these steps:

1. Change the **Scale**
2. Increase the **Detail Level** to **Fine**
3. Hide various family categories (e.g. Levels)

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4. In Revit ribbon, **View** tab > **Graphics** section > **View Templates** > **Create Template from Current View**
5. Name your template
6. Modify **Visibility**/**Graphics**:

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{% hint style="info" %}
**VIEWS SHOWING FRAMES ONLY**

**Model Categories**

* Structural Framing (for studs, plates, etc.)
* Structural Connections (for angles, bolts, etc.)

**Annotation Categories**

* Dimensions
* Structural Framing Tags
  {% endhint %}

## 3. Use Sample Model templates

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you can't find the answers you're looking for, please [contact our support team](https://helpdesk.besmart.software/support/tickets/new).
{% endhint %}


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