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Frame cut lists from assemblies
graham_lock
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Hi,
I have Part Studios using frames and cut lists.
Frame lengths are set by configuration variables.
When I assemble those Parts Studios the configurations are set according to needs.
Is there a way to generate a cut list against the assembly configuration? If not, do I need to set the Part Studios configurations to match the assembly and then use the Part Studios cut lists - doesn't feel very robust?
Any help appreciated.
Thank you.
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What does the structure of your assembly look like? Depending on what you are trying to do, there are a few different workflows for using frames. Here are some common limitations and work-arounds for using frames.
One workflow I like, assuming your frame profile is the same shape, just different sizes, is to configure one part studio sketch to be different sizes. Then configure the length and end angles. Place mate connectors on the part. Then store this part along with all other shapes of profiled parts in a "library" document. When you insert these parts into your assembly, their mate connectors will stay the same even if their size or length changes, allowing you to easily swap out parts and make changes.
For setting the name and some properties of your part dynamically, I recommend the Property / Attribute feature.
If you are trying to model all the frames in a part studio, then I recommend building your frames completely in the part studio then using a feature like Cut list+ to create a closed composite of your frame. The part studio cut list isn't my favorite, but it is one way to handle it. The Cut list+ has some other neat options for helping name your parts.
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Building off of what Michael said, I've started having my team draw all of their frames in single part studios for subassemblies and deriving all of the frame parts into a dedicated cut list studio for the sole purpose of doing a master cut list for the entire project. This approach was inspired by our usage of the Auto Layout feature where we wanted to keep a separate part studio representation of our sheet goods parts for the project, and in my development backlog I'm working on Frame Layout which will be able to do a cut list optimization scheme to give you an exact figure and layout for the stock requirements.