Choose a parametric shape from the library or add a new parametric model as a shape template.
- Add a part family or select an existing one. See: To add or modify a part family.
- Modify parts family properties.
- Click the Shapes tab in the Parts Editor. By default, Parametric shape from library is selected, and the library of parametric shapes for the selected part family type display.
- Hover you cursor over a shape to display a schematic preview.
- Click to select a shape. Once you have selected a shape for the parts family, click Next.
Note: You can also click New Shape Template to add a new parametric model using an .IPT parametric model file that was exported from Autodesk Inventor using the Part Shape Utilities tools. Once you add a new parametric part shape template to the Shapes tab, you can use that parametric shape for your part family.
- Review or modify detailed part family properties.