In this video, learn to use the most powerful function in Profile Builder, the ability to use assemblies! These smart assemblies combine the extrudability of profiles with the repeatability of components, allowing you to create railings that add pickets, walls that automatically add studs, and more!
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0:00 – Introduction
0:11 – Where to find Profile Builder
0:33 – Profiles vs. Assemblies
1:10 – Where to find assemblies
1:48 – Assemblies along curved paths
2:10 – Swapping assemblies in place
3:27 – How to create an assembly
3:40 – Adding a profile member to an assembly
5:15 – Adding multiple profile members to assemblies
5:59 – Setting offsets for profile members
7:03 – Adding repeating objects to the assembly with components
8:54 – Setting object spacing and offsets
10:58 – Creating a balcony rail
11:13 – Creating supports for our rail and adding to assembly
12:05 – Adding a base rail profile and setting the proper location
14:02 – Adding the handrail profile
16:03 – Why repeating components don’t work for this rail type
17:30 – Why Spans are important and how to use them
18:45 – Adding a sub-assembly for our pickets
21:23 – Using spans along curves
21:48 – Automatic Assemblies with Auto Assemble
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