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[#1]

how can I get square tube as small as 1 inch in frame generator. The smallest I have is 1 1/4. Is there a content library that I can download that has smaller square tubing.

Thanks

[#2]

You can publish your own profiles to the Content Center for use in the Frame Generator.

[#3]

is there some kind of tutorial on how to do that in Inventor 2011.

[#4]

Here's a start.

http://teknigroup.com/AU2008

[#5]

I totally understand and appreciate the ability to create custom shaped extrusions. However, I count no less than 27 sizes of square steel tubing smaller than 1 1/4"  available right now from my steel supplier. Why does Inventor's library arbitrarily start at 1 1/4"? Expecting every user to custom make every COMMON size of extrusion is unfortunate on a CAD platform that is otherwise so amazing. This issue comes up often enough that I feel the need to set aside a LARGE chunk of my time to create a FULL library of steel extrusions smaller than what Inventor offers.

[#6]

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Inventor-ETO-IdeaStation/idb-p/1231

[#7]

Idea station post submitted. Please +1 it if you've had this problem:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Inventor-IdeaStation/More-ANSI-sizes-in-Frame-Generator/idi-p/3752638

[#8]

While I am more "concerned" about the lack of the common 1"x1" HSS in the CC, I would agree with you.  Tubing/HSS sizes should start below 1.25".  I would also say that creating custom structural parts for the CC is easier said than done if you want to include proper formatting for BOMS and partlists.

Rob

[#9]

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JDMather wrote:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Inventor-ETO-IdeaStation/idb-p/1231

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JD, I think the link you want is Inventor IdeaStation not the ETO IdeaStation (whatever that is!).

Sam B
Inventor 2012 Certified Professional

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