AFX Libraries

[jchance]

We have started to explore the Framework add in with creo.  We noticed that the 8020 library is missing a LOT of sizes and components.  Is this actively updated?  Is it our responsibility to add in the additional sizes and components to meet our needs beyond the basics that is available?

Thanks

[MartinHanak]

Hi,

I hope @SamuelBrantner will provide information related to your question

[SamuelBrantner · Accepted solution]

Hi @jchance,

I've asked the community what is required, but got very little feedback. Usually we implement new components when customers require them and sometimes we even add them to the base library.

We can also provide some guidance on how to create custom components.

What components do you need (Prioritized list)? Maybe we can create them.

Greetings Sam

[P_E_Ghobrial]

Hello @SamuelBrantner 
I was searching about the same topic. Is there a way to have the metric library of 8020 just as the inch library?
I've already added the metric profiles, but adding all the connections and plates is somehow tricky.
Also, the custom-made metric profiles I made have a problem that basic joints aren't applied to them (for some reason, I didn't find a solution for), only advanced planar joints are valid there.

So, if there's any chance these libraries to be made, or at least some guidance on how to add them efficiently to the afx library?

Mainly the 20,30, & 40 series for my application.

Best Regards,

Philip Ghobrial.

[MSPAINTCOMEBACK]

I was able to Copy the existing 8020 profile folders and modify them to make similar 30 and 40 series usable profiles. Unfortunately they are not EXACTLY the right slot shape as the parameters that automate the AFX functionality requires some pretty heavy duty relations strings that I haven't been able to comfortably master. The profiles I made only modify the dimensions that already exist in the 8020_INCH shapes so it's missing a few flat features, and missing dimensions from the 8020 drawings drove me to make a few assumptions.

We have tested and used these though and they work.

I'm working on corner brackets and t-nuts as well. the Bolt Kit in the AFX extensions is not super useful when trying to generate a cut list and a BOM.

I was able to find some pretty clear instruction on adding these to a "customization" folder and routing it appropriately online.
I saved it here on my own PC:
C:\Users\*user*\Documents\AFX CUSTOM\customization\parts\profiles
Then in the advanced setting on the Frameworks tab, you can route it to the "customization" folder, and this will pull it into your library. 
(after you close and reopen Creo)

Hope this helps.

[P_E_Ghobrial]

Hello,
Thank you for your kind gesture and sending me what you've reached so far.

For my Case I've already made the 20,25,30,40 series, just coping from the 2D drawings 8020 and pasting, so the profiles are pretty accurate the same as the 2D drawings.
My problem was missing the connections and plates and also that basic joints aren't applied to them (for some reason, I didn't find a solution for), only advanced planar joints are valid there.

Anyway, let me pass it forward and send you what I made so far to complete your set.

Hope it helps.

Best Regards,

Philip Emad

[MSPAINTCOMEBACK]

I appreciate it! I had been able to update the simpler interior corner brackets but haven't done much for our metric library yet. I made some T-Nuts too, but I don't remember how and they're inch versions with Automation Direct Part numbers lol. This was about a year ago now, so I need to get my brain back in gear. I just started opening this can of worms again this week out of necessity for some 40 series profiles. 
If i make any progress on brackets or fasteners, I'll come back and share 🙂

Edit: You must be using a newer version than me. I'm on Creo 8 and I wasn't able to open your files :'( 

Thank you!

[jchance]

Sam,

Thanks for the quick response.  I haven't dug into it myself.  This was just something brought up by a colleague. I noticed it was missing some of the 10 and 15 series extrusions(the more exotic and not as common profiles).  I haven't looked into all of the joints myself. 

We had a vendor come in and pitch us on using software for another company(parco extrusion, which i believe is like 99% identical to 8020), but our IT won't allow us to use external software without extensive research.  So we decided to look into Creo's capabilities.  When i get my next job that would require some 8020 then i'd have more knowledge on exactly what was missing.  I think i was just expecting the whole library to be available and was surprised it wasn't, but i also don't have background on whatever partnership there may be.

Thanks!