You can save a frame entity to either a part or assembly file.

• If you save an entire frame, Solid Edge creates a top level assembly that contains the same number of subassemblies as there are frame features.

• If you save a frame feature, each subassembly or assembly contains the same number of parts as there are frame feature components. The names for the top-level assembly, subassembly, and part files that are created correspond with the names in Assembly PathFinder. However, you can use the Save As dialog box to save them to another name.

• There are restrictions on the operations you can perform with respect to structural frames and a family of assemblies. For more information, see the Alternate assemblies impact on Solid Edge functionality Help topic.