Introduction

About Metal Framing

Be.Smart Metal Framing for Autodesk® Revit® automates Light-Gauge Steel framing.

The rule-based automation features 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

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 families - Knudson, Metroll, Scottsdale

• C+C_CH families - Arkitech, Howick, Pinnacle and Royal

• C+C - Metroll

C+U families can also be used for non-prefab, internal stud partitions.

Can I use my own framing families?

What is the difference between C+U, C+C_CH and C+C families?

What is the difference between Stud and Plate families?

Which families should I use for Arkitech, Howick or Pinnacle frames?

How to create new framing family types?

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