Introduction
About Metal Framing
Be.Smart Metal Framing solution for Autodesk® Revit® automates the modeling, data and documentation of Light-Gauge Steel (LGS) / Cold-Formed Steel (CFS) frames.
The rule-based automation features help users save time and eliminate errors when delivering LGS frame designs for fabrication.
Metal Framing does not automate the frames or connections of Structural Steel also known as:
Hot-rolled steel (HRS)
Heavy steel framing
Mild steel structural framing
I-columns/U-beams
Metal Framing is suitable for automating LGS / CFS frames designed in between Structural Steel frames.
Sample Libraries and Configurations
Metal Framing comes with default sample LGS framing Revit® family libraries and framing configurations that support profiles for different CNC machine brands:
C+U
The stud sits on the web of the plate. Profiles can be screwed or fixed with an angle. Blocking/nogging/bridging profiles have different shapes (C-shaped, straps).
C+U families and configurations are designed to model frames for Royal CNC, Scottsdale/Scotsim and Knudson CNC exporters.
Learn more about the Be.Smart CNC Metal Exporter here.
C+U frame style is also commonly used for on-site assembled frames.
C+C_CH
The stud narrows (SWAGE) before cutting through the plate lips (LIP_CUT) and web (NOTCH) of plates. Profiles are fixed with dimples (DIMPLE). Diagonal elements have chamfered edges (END_TRUSS).
C+C_CH families and configurations are designed to model frames for Arkitech, Howick, Pinnacle, and Royal CNC exporter.
Learn more about the Be.Smart CNC Metal Exporter here.
Swages are not visible in the default Metal Framing families. However, the commands are visible in the exported files for CNC fabrication.
C+C
The stud sits on the plate lips. Profiles are fixed with an angle.
C+C families and configurations are designed to model frames for Metroll C+C CNC exporter. Learn more about the Be.Smart CNC Metal Exporter here.
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