Reusing frame members across multiple assemblies (Frame Generator / Parts List)

Reusing frame members across multiple assemblies (Frame Generator / Parts List)

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Reusing frame members across multiple assemblies (Frame Generator / Parts List)

kbear2AYYK
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Let's say we have a company that makes custom trailers that are made from pipe, angle iron, etc. Each custom trailer uses 90% of the same components. In turn the shop stocks these (90%) components. But we use frame generator because every trailer differs in a drastic way. To accelerate the design phase, we use frame Generator. 

 

Now, we see where we can reuse the same part inside each individual frame but not across multiple assemblies in different projects. In turn we have a parts list in the Drawing file that has assigned new part numbers automatically. 

How can we make it recall a single part using frame generator, basically using frame generator in the same fashion we would use a nut or bolt in an assembly file? Where it retains all the same attributes and properties of the original. Where if the original was changed, then every child part would also change? 

 

I get we could simply make a frame for the custom parts and then make an assembly, but the frame generator is about 90% faster and reduces chances of errors. 

FYI: We are running Inventor 2024 natively (no vault).

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@Frederick_Law
At first I was like huh? And then I was like whaaaaa? Now I'm all like I still don't know what you are talkin' about. 

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Frederick_Law
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🤣

Not your post.

The last reply on last page.

There is a link in post.

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