When you are creating a custom frame component model, follow these guidelines to ensure it works properly before adding it using FrameComponentsUtility.exe.

• The complete cross section of the component must reside in either the first feature or first sketch.

  Note:

  The frame component does not have to contain a solid body of the feature. A sketch is enough to successfully create a frame. However, you should create the solid, so that a preview is available when you select the frame component.

• Add a profile point with a defined attribute to specify the default handle point for each cross section. This point specifies the handle point for the frame component cross section, which is the point of the cross section that will be connected to the frame path.

  Note:

  If the attributed point does not exist in the frame component file, the Frame command will default to the centroid of the 2D cross section.

• Add an attribute to identify the relative orientation line or edge for the frame section. This is used to automatically position the frame component relative to the specified frame path. The frame cross section will be automatically rotated so the orientation line will be positioned horizontal to the X axis of the reference plane normal to the path segment and the computed centroid of the cross section will be below the orientation line.