Framework AFX - Creating a new profile (Creo Parametric 9.0.2.0)

[CS_12994163]

I have been trying to follow some previous discussions on creating a tube profile, but haven't had any luck:

https://community.ptc.com/t5/3D-Part-Assembly-Design/Creo-4-0-Framework-custom-tube-profiles/m-p/675536

https://support.ptc.com/help/creo/creo_pma/r7.0/usascii/#page/advanced_framework/About_Saving_Advanced_Framework_Customizations_Outside_Installation_Directory.html#

Following the instructions, I have copied the customization folder to a network drive, however I noticed that the customization folder did not contain the three sub directories (*see attached) as mentioned in the instructions--they were separate.  I tried dropping them into the Custom folder on my local copy.

After making a copy I tried two things: 

1.)making a new folder directory and then copying and editing an existing profile

2.) adding a size to an existing profile

neither has worked.

I have mapped the customization folder in the afx options with no luck.  I have also tried mapping the library path as well with no luck.

I have mostly copied and pasted the table text, but made sure to separate the table values with tabs.  I am using notepad.  I have also tried updating the sel_list with no luck.

What am I missing?  

Thanks for your help!

[MSPAINTCOMEBACK]

I have also been working on customizing AFX libraries at my work with Lots of Struggles.

I haven't been able to get the actual customization folder/directory to work, but I was able to Copy the ENTIRE afx directory from the Install location to my documents, route my path thru their configuration options (within AFX tab) to the copied profiles folder i wanted to manipulate, I am adding my custom parts directly to the sel_list.txt, I copied the Profiles folder (in my case it was 80/20), renamed it to what I needed it to be, and manipulated/renamed the copied as i needed them.  In my case it was t-slot profiles

I was able to get profiles working by using modified copies of the current existing library parts, but right now my struggle is with assembling bolt kits and hardware with the hardware library we want to use, which I am trying to customize.

[SamuelBrantner]

Hi @CS_12994163 ,

please first of all watch this video at the timestamp. This covers how the customization works. 

https://youtu.be/-iLYU-YT8e4?si=SjX0-1FHeSdClogc&t=431

I hope this helps.

[MSPAINTCOMEBACK]

The link was very helpful, thank you.

Still having some struggles with custom hardware but this is a good start so I'm not ruining the Base Default directories in my local copies.

[anthonyws]

Samuel,

I remember asking about an option to define the profile within the selection tool (new profile window). For example, defining a round tube by ID and OD or OD and wall etc... or a nonstandard part that is infrequently used, instead of creating menus and editing folders etc. Similar to how the new equipment element dialog works.  Forgive me if my understanding of how software works seems lacking. 

[anursingh]

Hi @CS_12994163,

I wanted to see if you got the help you needed.

If so, please mark the appropriate reply as the Accepted Solution. It will help other members who may have the same question.
Of course, if you have more to share on your issue, please pursue the conversation. 

Thanks,
Anurag

[anthonyws]

I am eagerly awaiting an automated tool to do this. I really stuffed my system attempting these file and folder edits and relocations. I ended up deleting creo and reinstalling and just leaving the profile directory alone. Sadly, manually creating these extrusions seems a waste of creo horsepower. In the meantime, maybe there is a simple workaround such as importing a manufacturers profile tables using a tool that puts the files in the right directory/folder so they populate in AFX correctly.