creo parametric framework- new profile creation and profile visualization issue

[HC_9153653]

Q1 how to create new profile in creo 8 and saved to libraries?

Q2 I had selected rose krieger profile and Bosh profile but in creo, It showed as a rectangular tube with hole in it. how to get the actual visualization? why is that happening?

[aputman · Accepted solution]

For Q2....

I don't know the answer to Q1. 

[aputman]

For Q1, there may be some useful information here.

[MSPAINTCOMEBACK]

Q1 - The simplest way to make a "new" profile is to copy an existing one and modify it. The relations and parameters are fairly heavy duty and it's a nightmare trying to make new pieces work with the functionality of AFX. I recommend not deleting or adding any new dimensions (reference dims and relations are OK), but you can modify them. 
I was able to do this to the 8020-inch T-Slot and make some *very close* series 30 and 40 versions (metric). 
 (attached)

You can unzip this somewhere local and route to this location to "extend" your selection list through the AFX Advanced settings.
Personally, I saved mine here:
C:\Users\"username*\Documents\AFX SETTINGS\customization\parts\profiles
(mimicking the folder structure of the OG install)
Then route to here thru AFX Options:
C:\Users\*username*\Documents\AFX SETTINGS\customization

Close and reopen Creo and it should stick.

I picked the closest versions of these and just modified the dimensions (and parameters to correct the names)