Frame Generator Enhancements

Insert End Cap

Be sure to install the Custom Content library to access the new End Cap members.

Use the new Insert End Cap command to close structural frame members. You can set the position, thickness, specify the profile shape, other properties.

Tip: Save the Inventor end cap families to your own library to customize the end caps. For example, to place a drain hole in the profile.

An Inventor® Ideas submission

An End Cap entry was added to the Frame Generator File Naming Default options.

An Inventor® Ideas submission

For details, see To Create and Position End Caps.

Notch

The Notch command is now a property panel. In the new panel, you do not need to select an option to notch multiple members at the same time.

Previously, it was difficult to create a custom notch. In this release, you can now specify the following:

• Basic Profile to set a single offset value.
• Custom I Template to set multiple offset values.
• Custom Profile, if available, to use a custom notch profile saved in the Content Center family.

  

• Check the new Perpendicular Cut option to create precise intersections.

  

In-canvas Orientation Tools

You can now interact with in-canvas manipulators when you insert or change a frame member.

Lengthen/Shorten

In addition to the new property panel, the Lengthen/Shorten command now allows you to specify asymmetric offset values.

Miter

The Miter command is now a property panel. In the new panel, you do not need to select an option to miter multiple members at the same time.

Trim/Extend to Face

A Trim selected part checkbox is added that lets you select the side you want to keep.

The following image shows the effect of using the new option.