Best way to CAD with REV MAX Tubes in Onshape?

Hello CD, This is something that is very self explanatory. We are planning to test changes to design philosophy that requires the use of more tubes.
What is the cleanest and/or most efficient way to CAD with the REV MAX Tubes in Onshape? Do you derive with MKCAD or is making less detailed representations cleaner? Are there rules to what kind of freedom you have because of fabrication difficulties? Please feel free to go beyond answering my questions because I am sure there is still much to learn here.

Example from 1678 2023 CAD:
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The easiest way is to use the Tube Converter featurescript. A link can be found on this page: Featurescripts | FRCDesign.org
This page goes into how to use it
Exercise 3: Box Tube Frame | FRCDesign.org

I would highly recommend going through the FRCDesign.org learning course if you are just starting out with FRC CAD

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One thing to note if you are using the TubeConvert Featurescript is that it can make your part studio very laggy very quickly. If you have two tubes of the same size and pattern, Iā€™d only create 1 part and then insert two into the assembly.

The Tubeconvert featurescript is great for tube generation, and makes tube cad incredibly fast. Definitely check out the links @AndrewCard provided.

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