Whether you’re designing a simple platform or a 355-foot mobile space shuttle launch tower, you can complete your structural framework design efficiently using Creo Parametric and Creo Advanced Framework Extension (AFX).
Creo Advanced Framework Extension speeds design by providing an extensive library of parts, including sections, connections, and joints. Image:
. Michael Coghlan via Flickr
Using Creo AFX, after you have defined subassemblies, you can copy them to quickly build a structure. Here’s how:
The subassembly within the red circle was copied and added to the assembly.
The new subassembly no longer has a gap since the joint was adjusted.
To see a demonstration of these steps, watch this video:
To learn more, read the PTC Creo Help Center page, About the Element Copy Component Definition Dialog Box.
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Aaron Shaw joined PTC in 2013, currently he is the Senior Manager, CAD Demand Generation. He is responsible for the CAD marketing strategy and execution worldwide. He enjoys playing golf, eating spicy foods, reading, traveling, and rooting for all Boston teams. Aaron is a graduate of Penn State, you can follow him on Twitter @AaronEShaw.