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Frame Builder V1_5 Release by NateLiqGrav
Insert profiles into Alibre Design from the user's library of profiles. Build frames, miter, trim, and extend profiles!

Fixes:

• Fixed to now run (instead of error) when Alibre Design is installed on a different path or drive other than the default. If you don't have this problem then I wouldn't recommend upgrading to this version as that is the ONLY change.

Requirements:
Alibre Design V21 (Build 21033 or 21034) or Alibre Design V22 (Build 22044, 22051, 22053, or 22061), or Alibre Design V23 (Build 23050, or 23050)
Alibre Script Build 342398 or newer.
Alibre Design and Alibre Script are © 2021 Alibre, LLC

Copyright/License:
Frame Builder V1_5 © 2021 NateLiqGrav
All rights reserved except as noted:
You may use Frame Builder V1_5 free of charge for personal use or commercial use - but this may change in the next version.
I claim no ownership of the part files created by using the tool.

Instructions:
Download and extract everything from the "Frame Builder V1_5 Release.zip" file into the Alibre Script Library folder.
Next (optionally) download and extract everything from the "Example Profile Library.zip" file where you want to keep the Profiles.
Then Launch Alibre Script in an Alibre Design Assembly and click on "Frame Builder V1_5 Release [Protected]" in the Alibre Script explorer to run it.
Check out the rest of the setup instructions by reading the help file by clicking the button "Help Info".
Please read all the help file included before asking any questions - but don't hesitate to ask if something isn't working as expected.

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Example Profile Library.zip
Special Thanks to Lew Merrick for these sample AISC profiles.

For frame members created by edge or two points - unless an alignment face is selected the frame member will freely rotate about the main axis. Select an Optional Alignment Face at area #1.

Profile offsets, rotation, and mirroring may be done in area #2.

Rotation specifically by using the slider #3 to enter the degrees to rotate counterclockwise. By default the slider will stick to 45° increments or can be switched to 5° increments by holding down the shift key. For finer control the value may be typed into the box to the left of #3.

Example usage of copes for tubes and beams: