> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.besmart.software/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/feature-descriptions/wall-metal-framing/align-trim-extend/align-elements.md).

# Align Elements\[]

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FBfzZQHGK1wQnX8e8mCof%2F0.jpeg?alt=media)

**Align Elements** – features for aligning studs, vertical sidings, opening cripples, bridging/noggin etc.

### Align Studs with Main Frame

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FXByfVgI2MpLf6FX8FZXM%2F1.jpeg?alt=media)

**Align Studs with Main Frame** – use if studs from another layer, like secondary frame, have to be aligned with studs from main frame.

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2F0idM5h13ra7qewGIcg1Q%2F2.jpeg?alt=media)

### Align Studs with other Element

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FirZ4O5HM7RCKGUooHlc9%2F3.jpeg?alt=media)

**Align Studs with other Element** – aligns studs with trusses, truss system grids, or studs from other frames.

***Steps:***

1. *Run **Align Studs with other Element** → Select any Structural Framing element (e.g., truss bottom chord or element from Truss System Grid):*

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2Fm6dlPBMyvmtaSpgQ7jds%2F4.jpeg?alt=media)

1. *Select a stud from the frame that has to be aligned:*

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FhKw71E0LNFkdapKPeIA2%2F5.jpeg?alt=media)

*Result – all studs from the frame are aligned:*

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2Fq7m5QKnWpPDJXZSx8vgj%2F6.jpeg?alt=media)

### Align Studs with two other Elements

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FO0rDhzq3SXCWuwkp9EJt%2F7.jpeg?alt=media)

**Align Studs with two other Elements** – aligns studs with two selected trusses, truss system grids, or studs from other frames.

***Steps:***

1. *Run **Align Studs with two other Elements** → Select two Structural Framing elements (e.g., truss top chord or two elements from Truss System Grid):*

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FpHBcZwTFqv4HoMcCWiIF%2F8.jpeg?alt=media)

1. Select a stud that has to be aligned:

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FCbPjwuHo1vOttfs0LbAG%2F9.jpeg?alt=media)

*Result – all studs from the frame are aligned:*

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FZEZg2scmAlqCt1Brb6xi%2F10.jpeg?alt=media)

### Align Stud's Face to selected Face

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FoINcp1ouujXK6Ai3gtHu%2F11.jpeg?alt=media)

**Align Stud's Face to selected Face** – aligns stud's face with selected element face.

***Steps:***

1. *Run **Align Stud's Face to selected Face** → Select face of any element;*
2. *Select a stud that has to be aligned:*

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2F7y8jefUIBSbEu7NgxG3K%2F12.jpeg?alt=media)

### Align Studs with Faces of two other Elements

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FqTRXCA8GQt69mhI37ahe%2F13.jpeg?alt=media)

**Align Studs with Faces of two other Elements** – aligns studs with two selected faces from other elements.

***Steps:***

1. *Run **Align Studs with Faces of two other Elements** → Select two faces of any element;*
2. *Select a stud that has to be aligned:*

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FF4hshvAm8mWrapFBtDQI%2F14.jpeg?alt=media)

### Align Vertical Siding with other

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2F2Lj1XgB5wZmiMYkM0Gjn%2F15.jpeg?alt=media)

**Align Vertical Siding with other** – aligns vertical siding with siding in a connected wall.

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2F1BktnUdNJDPmm0jKiup3%2F16.jpeg?alt=media)

### Align Bridging/Nogging/Siding

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2F9bLyXpm8BUv2UCAimWJ5%2F17.jpeg?alt=media)

**Align Bridging/Nogging/Siding** – aligns bridging/noggings or sidings with other selected element.

*Example: All bridgings are aligned with a bridging from other wall:*

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2F0fsUpLZ5kATJ3JAx36ZQ%2F18.jpeg?alt=media)

*Result:*

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FTjjLoTgIAPVnk97YKDBg%2F19.jpeg?alt=media)

### *Reverse End Connection - Opening Intersection*

![](https://239424168-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FqtUsszuAWXIZhQhrvjnb%2Fuploads%2FRtigzlB6O4ltX08xehSq%2F20.jpeg?alt=media)

***Reverse End Connection - Opening Intersection** – used when opening is located in the frame end. Usually king stud stays and end stud is removed. While using this function end stud stays and openings' horizontal elements connect to end stud.*

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