# Shop Drawing Workflow

## 1. Numbering

After framing walls, you must **Number Walls** and **Number Elements**. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/getting-started/workflow-step-by-step/walls#id-8.-numbering)

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**Note**: you must number walls before creating shop drawings.
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The order of numbering does not matter. However, it's recommended to number walls first. [Learn more](https://docs.besmart.software/3d-modeling-and-design/metal-framing/getting-started/workflow-step-by-step/walls#id-8.-numbering)
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## 2. Load Tags and Schedule Templates

Metal Framing comes with:

* Sample **Structural Framing** **Tag** family used in **Tagging Configurations:**
* **Schedule** templates that can be used in the **Drawing Configuration**

Follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to **Settings** > **Load Families**
2. Uncheck **Main Families**
3. Check the **Sample Schedules** and **Sample Tags** boxes
4. Click **OK**

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Sample schedules will appear in the **Schedules** section of the **Project Browser**

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**Note**: loaded sample schedules will be used as schedule and material takeoff templates in Drawing Configuration.
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Sample tags will appear in **Project Browser** > **Families** >  **Annotation Categories**:

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**Note**: loaded tags will be used in Smart Tags (Tagging Configurations) to automate tags in assembly views.
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## 3. Modify Drawing Configuration

1. Open **Drawing Configuration**:

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2. You can duplicate, rename or delete the sample **Example Configuration** (optional):

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3. Make changes to views, schedules and sheet templates:

### 3.1 Setup Assembly Views&#x20;

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#### Learn more:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>How to create views showing only frames?</td><td></td><td><a href="shop-drawing-workflow/frame-views">frame-views</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 show linked MEP model in assembly views?</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><tr><td>How to dimension frame elevations?</td><td><a href="../../../faq/dimensions-and-tags/how-to-auto-dimension-frames-in-elevation-views">how-to-auto-dimension-frames-in-elevation-views</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 3.2 Setup Assembly Schedules

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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>Assembly schedules</td><td><a href="../../../../../products">products</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### 3.3 Setup Assembly Sheet Templates

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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>Assembly sheets</td><td><a href="../../../feature-descriptions/wall-metal-framing/shop-drawings/drawing-configuration/sheets">sheets</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## 4. Create the First Assembly

1. Click **Create Assembly** and pick a framing element from a chosen frame.
2. Go to the new assembly in the project browser. Drag and drop the views and schedules onto the sheet:

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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 create one assembly/separate assemblies for identical 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></tbody></table>

## 5. Create Assembly Sheet Templates&#x20;

#### 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>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></tbody></table>

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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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