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This update brings powerful new capabilities with thoughtful interface improvements to make your daily work faster, clearer, and more consistent.
Whether you’re framing complex modular projects, preparing shop drawings, or refining configurations, these enhancements help you stay focused on design — not on navigating the software.
What’s new in this release
Helper guidance in sheathing configuration — clearer, in-context support for complex settings
'Open sheet' shortcut — instant access to assembly drawings
Copy and add element to frame — one step instead of two
Wall-type-based sheathing & paneling connections — more control in complex joins
Modify multiple connections — batch updates across multiple wall joins
Modify multiple frames — faster editing across multiple panels
Integrated element numbering — create and edit numbering rules directly in framing software
Sheet View Alignment Control — achieve cleaner layouts straight from the template
New 'Save' behavior — save without closing configuration windows
Expanded Load Families catalog paths — set multiple folder locations at once
Updated Wall+M metric families and configurations — cleaner, more flexible library
UI/UX refinements — clearer layouts and more consistent navigation
Clearer Sheathing Configuration with Helper guidance
Navigating complex configuration settings in Revit can be challenging, and many users overlook options simply because they’re unsure what they do or where to find them.
The Helper tool removes this guesswork by giving you instant, in-context guidance directly inside Revit. It displays clear explanations, tooltips, and visual examples on the settings you’re adjusting, helping you stay focused on your work instead of searching through help files or external resources.
Previously introduced in Framing Configuration, the Helper is now available in Sheathing Configuration — bringing the same clarity and speed to this part of the workflow.
The result is a smoother, more intuitive setup process that helps both new and experienced users work faster and with greater confidence.
And the rollout continues: Paneling Configuration is next in line.
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“Open Sheet” shortcut - instant access to assembly drawings
Finding the right sheet in the Project Browser can be a time-consuming task when working on large framing projects containing hundreds of assembled panels. The new Open Sheet command solves that by letting you open the associated sheet view for any framed assembly with a single click or shortcut.
As one customer shared, “It takes a lot of time to scroll down and find out where just that assembly lays. So that's very good.” This improvement removes a common bottleneck and turns a frequent, repetitive action into an instant workflow step.
The result: faster navigation, fewer interruptions, and more consistent experience across ARKANCE tools.
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Copy & Add Element to frame — one step instead of two
When adjusting framing layouts, users often copy elements like studs to fine-tune design and then run a separate command to add them to the frame — an easy step to forget in busy projects. As one customer put it,“When you’re adding maybe 100 elements in one time, it’s not easy to see if you’re missing one stud…”
The new Copy Element to Frame command merges both actions into a single smooth step. It works similarly to Revit’s native Copy/Paste, but automatically includes the new elements in the frame — ensuring it’s correctly numbered, tagged, and included in assemblies and shop drawings. Available in Elevation, Section, and Plan views, it removes unnecessary clicks and makes edits faster and safer.
The result: fewer mistakes and much faster framing edits. As another customer summed it up perfectly: “This is a highly popular feature and could easily be the best news of 2025.”
Note: The “Update Frame” step is only necessary for proper connections with newly added elements.
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Sheathing & Paneling Connections by Wall Type — more control for complex situations
In modular and panelized construction, different wall types can require different detailing. Until now, sheathing and paneling connections couldn’t vary by wall type, forcing users to apply the same rules to both sides and fix mismatches manually.
The new Sheathing & Paneling Connections by Wall Type feature solves this by letting you define connection settings based on the exact wall types being joined. Whether we need to use different materials, offsets, or split rules, the correct settings are now applied automatically.
The result is greater accuracy, fewer manual adjustments, and more predictable detailing — especially important in complex or modular projects.
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Modify Multiple Connections — faster updates across multiple joins
Editing wall connections one by one can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially in large projects with many joints across multiple wall panels that need the same modifications. As one user put it,“We’re doing a lot of manual clicks — modifying each corner, or T-connection individually.” Another added, “Yes! I had to do that for each panel before — this would save me so much time.”
The new Modify Multiple Connections feature solves this by allowing you to adjust several selected connections at once. Changes to connection type, like offsets, or join conditions are applied consistently across all selected connections, while each element still retains its individual integrity.
The result: consistent updates, fewer repetitive clicks, and much faster editing across high-volume workflows.
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Modify Multiple Frames — faster batch editing
Updating frames one by one can slow down large projects, especially when many panels require the same adjustments. Until now, changes like stud spacing, plate extensions, or offsets had to be applied individually — a repetitive process that added up quickly.
The new Modify Multiple Frames feature lets you select multiple frames at once, even if they were created with different configurations, and apply the same adjustments in a single action. When the feature is activated, the configuration of the first selected frame opens, and all selected walls are reframed using this configuration, with necessary adjustments to ensure consistent updates across all selected panels.
The result: quicker updates, consistent framing, and far less repetitive work.
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Element numbering — now fully integrated into framing
Setting up or modifying numbering rules used to require switching between different tools. While you could apply existing numbering setups inside the framing environment, any configuration changes still had to be made separately in Sort Mark, which often caused confusion and slowed down project setup.
The update introduces fully integrated element numbering, allowing you to create, edit, and apply numbering configurations directly inside the framing software. All essential numbering logic — for structural framing, connections, parts, walls - is now managed in one place, making the process faster, clearer, and easier to control.
The result: a unified workflow with fewer steps, less confusion, and smoother project setup experience for both new and experienced users.
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You no longer need Sort Mark to create or edit numbering configurations for framing elements and hosts — this is now handled directly inside the element numbering feature.
If you still rely on other Sort Mark capabilities, keep in mind that Smart Views, Smart Assemblies, and Sort Mark are being merged into Smart Documentation. These tools will be retired in early 2026, so we recommend beginning the transition. You can find the migration guide in our dedicated Blog post.
Sheet View Alignment Control — more flexible for cleaner layouts
Views placed on sheets were previously aligned only to the top-left corner, limiting layout flexibility. The new Sheet View Alignment Control lets you choose different alignment points, such as top-center or top-right, helping you achieve cleaner layouts straight from the template.
The result is more control over sheet organization and faster preparation of clear, professional documentation.
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Improved ‘Save’ behavior – smoother configuration editing
Configuration editing is now faster and more flexible. Previously, clicking Save in the Framing Configuration window automatically closed it, slowing down iterative work and adjusting less efficiently.
With the updated 'Save' behavior, you can now save progress without closing the window. The same improvement has been added to the Sheathing and Paneling Configuration windows, where separate 'Save' and 'Close' buttons are now available.
This small but meaningful update creates a smoother, faster configuration workflow.
Load Families — expanded rows for Company Catalog
Setting up new projects often required running the Load Families tool multiple times, especially when company libraries were spread across several folders. With only one predefined path available, loading all required families became a repetitive task.
The updated Load Families window now supports multiple folder rows, allowing you to define several catalog locations and load everything in a single action. This makes project startup faster, cleaner, and far more efficient — particularly for teams managing large or structured family libraries.
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Metal Framing — updated Wall+M metric families and configurations
The Wall+M metric library has been refreshed to improve clarity, precision, and overall usability. Outdated or duplicate families have been removed, while key families — such as the M_MF Stud-Joist — now include more flexible parameters, like separate end-gap controls.
The configuration library has also been streamlined by merging or removing near-duplicate setups. The result is a cleaner, easier-to-navigate environment that supports faster setup and more consistent modeling across metal framing projects.
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Other UI/UX improvements — clearer, smarter, and easier to navigate
This release brings a series of interface refinements designed to make configuration work faster, clearer, and more intuitive. The Sheathing and Paneling Connections windows have been restructured — long lists are now organized into easy-to-read tables, and all connection types follow a unified layout for a smoother, more predictable experience.
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Across the software, related Configuration settings have been grouped more logically, long lists have been simplified, and visual clutter has been reduced. Users often described the previous layout as overwhelming — these updates directly address that feedback.
These changes reduce visual noise and make it faster to find the right options — improving clarity and overall usability.
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Built together. Built smarter
This release continues our ongoing effort to make Wood Framing and Metal Framing solutions for Revit more powerful, intuitive, and enjoyable to use. Many of these improvements come directly from your feedback and the real challenges you face in daily project work — and this collaboration will continue.
We’re already working on the next steps, with more clarity, flexibility, and ease-of-use improvements planned across the workflow.
If you haven’t updated yet, now’s the time to explore the latest version and experience all improvements firsthand.
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