# Walls

## 1. Create Wall Types

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#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Create Wall Types</td><td><a href="walls/create-wall-types">create-wall-types</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 2. Model Walls

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#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Wall Modeling</td><td><a href="walls/wall-modeling">wall-modeling</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 3. Load Families

1. Navigate to **Wall+M**
2. Click on **Settings** > **Load Families**:

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#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Load Families (documentation)</td><td><a href="walls/load-families">load-families</a></td></tr><tr><td>Load Families (video)</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyutWz2FmK4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyutWz2FmK4</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Frequently asked questions:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to create new framing family types?</td><td><a href="../../faq/family-libraries/how-to-manually-create-new-profile-sizes">how-to-manually-create-new-profile-sizes</a></td></tr><tr><td>Which families should I use for Arkitech, Howick or Pinnacle frames?</td><td><a href="../../faq/family-libraries/which-families-should-i-use-for-arkitech-howick-or-pinnacle-frames">which-families-should-i-use-for-arkitech-howick-or-pinnacle-frames</a></td></tr><tr><td>What is the difference between C+U, C+C_CH and C+C families?</td><td><a href="../../faq/family-libraries/what-is-the-difference-between-c+u-c+c_ch-and-c+c-families">what-is-the-difference-between-c+u-c+c_ch-and-c+c-families</a></td></tr><tr><td>What is the difference between Stud and Plate families?</td><td><a href="../../faq/family-libraries/what-is-the-difference-between-stud-and-plate-families">what-is-the-difference-between-stud-and-plate-families</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Troubleshooting

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>I can't find a suitable Stud/Track profile size</td><td><a href="../../troubleshooting/i-cant-find-a-suitable-stud-plate-profile-size">i-cant-find-a-suitable-stud-plate-profile-size</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 4. Link Wall

1. Select a wall instance of the wall type you want to map
2. Navigate to **Wall+M**
3. Click on **Link Wall** to open the dialogue

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{% hint style="info" %}
Before framing walls, you need to:

* Define the purpose of Wall Type layers (stud layers, drywall layers, etc)
* Map the Framing Configurations and Sheathing/Paneling Configurations (optional) with type layers
  {% endhint %}

#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Link wall with Arkitech, Howick or Pinnacle framing configurations</td><td><a href="walls/link-wall/link-wall-arkitech-howick-or-pinnacle-configurations">link-wall-arkitech-howick-or-pinnacle-configurations</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 5. Frame Wall

1. Select a wall or multiple walls
2. Click on **Frame Wall**

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#### Frequently asked questions:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Is there a clash detection with linked MEP models?</td><td><a href="../../faq/clash-detection/is-there-a-clash-detection-with-linked-mep-models">is-there-a-clash-detection-with-linked-mep-models</a></td></tr><tr><td>Is it possible to frame walls of a linked model?</td><td><a href="../../faq/other/is-it-possible-to-frame-walls-of-a-linked-model">is-it-possible-to-frame-walls-of-a-linked-model</a></td></tr><tr><td>How to modify frames around openings?</td><td><a href="../../faq/openings">openings</a></td></tr><tr><td>How to switch Stud and Track connections/cuts?</td><td><a href="../../faq/notches-lip-cuts-and-swages/how-to-switch-stud-and-plate-connections-cuts">how-to-switch-stud-and-plate-connections-cuts</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Troubleshooting:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Swages are not visible in frame connections</td><td><a href="../../faq/notches-lip-cuts-and-swages/why-are-swages-not-visible-in-revit-model">why-are-swages-not-visible-in-revit-model</a></td></tr><tr><td>Cuts not visible in blocking/nogging plates</td><td><a href="../../troubleshooting/cuts-not-visible-in-blocking-nogging-plates">cuts-not-visible-in-blocking-nogging-plates</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 6. Add/Modify or Edit Elements (optional)

### Add/Modify Elements

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#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Insert Service Holes in vertical studs</td><td><a href="walls/add-modify-or-edit-elements/service-holes-on-vertical-studs">service-holes-on-vertical-studs</a></td></tr><tr><td>Insert Service Holes in horizontal tracks</td><td><a href="walls/add-modify-or-edit-elements/service-holes-on-horizontal-tracks">service-holes-on-horizontal-tracks</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Frequently asked questions:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to insert Blocking/Nogging between selected studs?</td><td><a href="../../faq/additional-framing-elements/how-to-insert-blocking-nogging-between-selected-studs">how-to-insert-blocking-nogging-between-selected-studs</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Edit Elements

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#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Edit Elements (video)</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqPkpZXOZeU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqPkpZXOZeU</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 7. Split Parts (optional)

1. Change the **Part Visibility** parameter to **Show Parts** or **Show Both**
2. Select a wall, part or stud
3. Navigate to **Wall+M**
4. Click on **Split Parts**

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{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note**: make sure that wall type layers are linked with the **Sheating** or **Paneling Configurations** in the **Link Wall** dialogue. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/getting-started/workflow-step-by-step/walls/link-wall)
{% endhint %}

#### Frequently asked questions:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to create double, overlapping board layouts?</td><td><a href="../../faq/sheathing-paneling/is-it-possible-to-create-an-overlapping-layout-for-double-board-layers">is-it-possible-to-create-an-overlapping-layout-for-double-board-layers</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 8. Numbering

### Number Walls

**Number Walls** automates data in the **Mark** instance parameter.

1. Hover over **Number Elements**
2. Open the drop-down menu
3. Click **Number Walls**

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Recommendation**: number the walls first, then number the elements (framing families)
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note**: you must number walls before creating shop drawings.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
**Note**: you can change which Wall instance parameters you need to fill the data.
{% endhint %}

### Number Elements

1. Navigate to Wall+M
2. Click on **Number Elements**

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{% hint style="warning" %}
**Note**: you must number elements before using **CNC Metal Exporter** to **export frames**.
{% endhint %}

**Number Elements** inputs the data into the **FM SortMark**, **CNC Part Name** and **CNC Number** instance parameters of:&#x20;

* **Structural Framing** families (studs, tracks, etc)
* **Structural Connection** families (service holes, angles, fixings, etc)

{% hint style="success" %}
**Note**: you can change which Structural Framing and Structural Connection instance parameters you need to fill the data.
{% endhint %}

#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Modify Numbering Configurations (video)</td><td><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C1MIeYz2eU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C1MIeYz2eU</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 9. Create Assemblies/Shop Drawings

1. Navigate to **Wall+M**
2. Click on **Create Assembly**
3. Select any framing element in the chosen wall

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#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Shop drawing workflow (article)</td><td><a href="walls/shop-drawing-workflow">shop-drawing-workflow</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Frequently asked questions:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to automate sheet creation?</td><td><a href="../../faq/shop-drawings/how-to-automate-sheet-creation">how-to-automate-sheet-creation</a></td></tr><tr><td>How to create one/separate assemblies for indentical frames?</td><td><a href="../../faq/shop-drawings/how-to-create-one-assembly-separate-assemblies-for-identical-frames">how-to-create-one-assembly-separate-assemblies-for-identical-frames</a></td></tr><tr><td>How to show linked MEP models in shop drawings?</td><td><a href="../../faq/shop-drawings/how-to-show-linked-mep-model-in-assembly-views">how-to-show-linked-mep-model-in-assembly-views</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Troubleshooting:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Wall parameter "Mark" is empty</td><td><a href="../../troubleshooting/wall-parameter-mark-is-empty">wall-parameter-mark-is-empty</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## 10. Export Frame&#x20;

After framing and numbering walls, you can export frames for CNC production.

1. Find the **CNC Metal Exporter** in Revit ribbon
2. Select a wall or multiple walls
3. Click on **CNC Metal Exporter** menu and select **Export Frames**

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#### Frequently asked questions

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to control labels on Studs/Tracks?</td><td><a href="../../../../design-data-management-and-exchange/cnc-exporters/cnc-metal-exporter/revit-add-in/faq/how-to-control-labels-on-studs-plates">how-to-control-labels-on-studs-plates</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Troubleshooting

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>CSV files for Arkitech, Howick or Pinncale do not export properly</td><td><a href="../../../../design-data-management-and-exchange/cnc-exporters/cnc-metal-exporter/revit-add-in/faq/howick-csv-files-do-not-export-properly">howick-csv-files-do-not-export-properly</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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