# Getting Started

## Sample Projects

Below you can download Revit 2024 sample projects with light-gauge steel framing models created using [BeSmart Metal Collection](https://arkance.world/fr-en/products/be-smart/building/metal-collection) solution. 

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## Sample Configurations (presets)

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**Be.Smart CNC Metal Exporter** offers a list of sample configurations (also known as presets) for different CNC machines. Users can duplicate, rename or modify these configurationsand their commands.

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### [AMS Controls](https://www.amscontrols.com/)

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AMS Controls offers metal forming manufacturers Production Management Maximization™.&#x20;

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Our **CNC Metal Exporter** provides one sample configuration of export for **Royal CNC** machines - **Royal AMS XL206**. This configuration generates CSV extension files readable by automated Royal machines.&#x20;

The result with studs and plates can be checked in any text reader:

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### [Arkitech](https://arkitech.com.tr/)

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Since 2012 **Arkitech** has invested in high-quality machinery and high-end equipment and setting up a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians to offer a complete Light Gauge Steel (LGS) manufacturing solution.

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Our **CNC Metal Exporter** has a configuration that exports CSV format files suitable for **Arkitech** CNC machines to produce wall, floor and roof frames as well as trusses.

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### [Howick](https://www.howickltd.com/)

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**Howick** manufactures precision roll-forming machines and technology for light steel framing. For over 40 years they’ve designed machines that can now be found in use by construction firms in 75 countries around the world.

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Our **CNC Metal Exporter** provides three sample configurations for **Howick** machines:&#x20;

* **Howick 4200** for CSV 1.0 format (for roof and floor trusses)
* **Howick CNC Configuration** for CSV 1.0 format&#x20;
* **Howick CNC Configuration CSV2** for CSV 2.0 version format

Howick configurations generate CSV extension files readable by Howick machines for wall, floor, and roof frames as well as trusses.

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The difference between the **Howick 4200** and **Howick CNC Configuration** is in the coding. For example, **Howick CNC configuration** uses the DIMPLE command, whereas **Howick 4200** uses the FLANGE1 command.&#x20;

Meanwhile, the **Howick CNC Configuration CSV2** format utilizes a different coding format that writes the coordinates of beam corners.

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### [Knudson](https://knudsonmfg.com/)

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**Knudson** has a reputation as one of the United States’ most prominent roll forming machinery builders. For over 60 years, their roll former machines and solutions have fueled the success of prefab manufacturers, contractor/manufacturers, subcontractors and component suppliers.

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Our **CNC Metal Exporter** offers a configuration that generates TXT format files. The configuration is suitable specifically for the **Knudson** KFS-T1420 CNC machine.

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### [Pinnacle](https://pinnaclelgs.com/)

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Pinnacle is the leading global total solution provider of steel framing technology. Company researches and develops world’s most advanced robotic machines for steel framing industry. Pinnacle covers 5 continents and over 50 countries and regions around the world.

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Our **CNC Metal Exporter** generates Part.List format files suitable for **Pinnacle CNC** machines:

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### [Scottsdale](https://www.scottsdalesteelframes.com/)

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Scottsdale Construction Systems is a New Zealand-based company that focuses on research and development and develops innovative technology for the house building and construction industries. Since 1995 it has provided world class solutions for prefabricating steel frames and trusses for residential and commercial construction.

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Our **CNC Metal Exporter** provides a ScotSim configuration that exports TXT extension files suitable for **Scottsdale** CNC machines.&#x20;

Below is an example of a floor framed with our **Be.Smart Metal Framing** in Revit. The model exported with our **CNC Metal Exporter** can be checked in the **Scottsdale** viewer:

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The result can also be loaded into **Scottsdale’s** machine simulator that makes a virtual frame and informs the user of any issues:

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