Profiles can be used to determine the shape of various objects and object components. The table below contains links for how to add a profile to the various objects and components:
| Object component | How to | 
|---|---|
| extruded mass elements | Creating a Mass Element by Extruding a Profile | 
| revolution mass elements | Creating a Mass Element by Revolving a Profile | 
| roof slab and slab edges | Specifying a Fascia and a Soffit for a Slab/Roof Slab Edge Style | 
| door frames | 
 Specifying the Design Rules of a Door Style Replacing the Door Shape in a Door Style  | 
| window frames | 
 Specifying the Design Rules of a Window Style Replacing the Window Shape in a Window Style  | 
| opening frames | Creating an Opening with a Custom Shape | 
| door muntins | Adding Glass to a Door Style | 
| railings | Adding a Custom Profile to a Railing Component | 
| curtain wall frames/mullions | 
 Defining a Curtain Wall Frame Using a Profile Defining the Mullions of a Curtain Wall Using a Profile Defining a Curtain Wall Unit Frame Using a Profile Defining the Mullions of a Curtain Wall Unit Using a Profile  | 
| door and window assembly | 
 Defining a Door and Window Assembly Frame Using a Profile Defining the Mullions of a Door and Window Assembly Using a Profile  | 
| AEC polygon | Creating an AEC Polygon from a Profile | 
| wall sweeps | Adding a Sweep to a Wall |