# Link Wall - Arkitech, Howick or Pinnacle configurations

## Link Wall <a href="#id-5.-link-wall-floor-roof" id="id-5.-link-wall-floor-roof"></a>

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Before linking configurations with **Wall Types**, your type layers must have the proper settings of **Function**, **Material** and **Thickness**. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/getting-started/workflow-step-by-step/walls/wall-modeling)
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Follow the instructions below to map the **Wall Type** layers with **Framing Configurations** designed for **Arkitech**, **Howick** and **Pinnacle** frames.

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**Framing Configurations** - automation rules which define frame automation layouts, family types, pattern distances and other settings.

**Sheathing/Paneling Configurations** - automation rules which define part splitting layouts other settings for gypsum board, OSB, plywood and other finish layers.
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1. Select a wall instance of the wall type you want to map
2. Navigate to **Wall+M**&#x20;
3. Click on **Link Wall** to open the dialogue&#x20;

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4. Go through settings as explained below:

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1. Selected ***wall type***
2. ***Framing Layer*** - define the purpose of a Wall Type layer:

* **Frame** - to model the main studs/joists/rafters.
* **Sheathing**, **Sheathing II** (for single finish layer) or **Paneling** (for double finish layers) - to split parts for finish layers (gypsum, OSB, plywood, other finishes. [Learn more](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZS5wEUv3zg)

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**Structure \[1]** layer will host **framing elements** while **Finish \[1] \[2]** or **Substrate** layers can be used for **splitting parts** to create single or double **drywall layouts**.&#x20;
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3. ***Framing Configuration*** - Select the framing automation rule for the Framing Layer

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**Metal Framing** comes with preset **sample** configurations that you can use as a starting point.&#x20;

You can always modify the configuration settings to suit your design needs.
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For **Arkitech/Howick/Pinncale** frames, select one of these framing configurations:

* Metric: **M\_C+C\_CH Chamfered Profiles X5** or **M\_C+C\_CH Chamfered Profiles 3200**
* Imperial: **I\_C+C\_CH Chamfered Profiles**
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4. ***Variable** -* you can control if the instances of the wall type will be framed only with mapped configurations or with different configurations every time you use Frame Wall or Split Parts command

* **None** (recommended) - wall type will always be framed and split using the fixed configuration
* **Frame** - when using the command Frame Wall
* **Sheathing/Panelin**g - when using the command Split Parts
* **Both** - when using Frame Wall or Split Parts commands

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5. ***Frame*** (box) - tick only for layers **with a Framing Configuration**

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**Frame** box must be ticked for layers where a Framing Configuration is applied
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6. ***Frame Parts*** (box) - **for advanced users**. Tick only when framing parts.
7. ***Split Parts*** (box) - tick only for layers with **Sheathing/Paneling Configuration.**

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**Split Parts** box must be ticked for layers where a Sheathing/Paneling Configuration is applied
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8. ***Split by*** (box) **-** Select which **Framing Configuration** should lead the splitting of parts.
9. ***Sheathing/Paneling Configuration*** - Select a **Sheathing** or **Paneling Configuration**.
10. ***Exclude Parts*** (box) - Hides parts after using **Split Parts** command.

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**Exlclude Parts** box should be unchecked for layers with Sheating/Paneling Configuration.
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If you can't find the answers you're looking for, please [contact our support team](https://helpdesk.besmart.software/support/tickets/new).
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