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14-Alexandrite
August 15, 2022

Advanced Framework Extension Tips n' Techniques

  • August 15, 2022
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Check out this video on Advanced Framework Extension from PTC Application Engineers 

Presenters: Lee Goodwin (Solution Consulting, Principal)

 

6 replies

14-Alexandrite
August 15, 2022

Webcast Q&A

Question from Aaron:  Is AFX easy enough to save as and create models/drawings for different material gauges.  i.e.:  US vs European?

Answer:  Yes, there are 2 libraries, metric or English.

14-Alexandrite
August 15, 2022

Webcast Q&A

Question from Christopher:  Did you answer the library in Windchill question?

Answer:  Yes, but the library is not in Windchill but final models are stored there.

 

14-Alexandrite
August 15, 2022

Webcast Q&A

Question from David: Can you take this directly into simulate after?

Answer:  Yes, the info is embedded in the beams.

14-Alexandrite
August 15, 2022

Webcast Q&A

Question from Karol:  How to open AFX?

Answer:  In an assembly, you should have a tab.  Then create a project.

Question from Karol:  Is there an option to add your own components?

Answer:  Yes

14-Alexandrite
August 15, 2022

Webcast Q&A

Question from Michael:  Good point about wood construction.  Are there many others using AFX this way?

Answer:  For cabinets, there is a 3rd party tool specifically for that.  https://www.sigmaxim.com/index.php/products/design-process-tools/smart-wood-designer

 

14-Alexandrite
August 15, 2022

Webcast Q&A

Question from Thomas:  Is AFX a good tool for regular MFG factory layout design?

Answer:  No reason why not.