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Pdf export, lines thickness

HiI saw this topic: but it is not working for me.When i export, my drawings are shown like this but in the creo drawing the lines are thinner, i can clearly see the slots or grooves that I have created. and also is this the config file that I’m sup

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30 minutes ago

What is the difference between "Work Item" and "Configuration Item"?

M a r k u S9-Granite

Codebeamer

Some trackers are classified as “Work Item” (e.g. Requirement, Test Run, Issue, Epic, User Story), some as “Configuration Item” (e.g. Test Case, Test Set, Release, Configuration Items).Is there a description what is meant with “Work Item” and what wi

403

1 hour ago

Configurable Describe Link tab not Visible in child object

MG_146346745-Regular Member

Windchill Customization

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 13.1 and Datecode with CPS 13.1.0.2 I created a configurable Describe Link for two document subtypes. For the parent document subtype, the Describe Link is visible in the UI. However, for the child document subty

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Systems/Software Engineering

MartinGonzalez3-Newcomer

Want to install PTC Integrity Lifecycle Manager Client on Windows 11 Enterprise Multisession

I’m trying to install PTC Integrity Lifecycle Manager Client on Windows 11 enterprise Multisession (That is basically a Windows Server), but I get and error message that says:Error writing LaunchAnywhere components (Access Denied).

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RA_146869593-Newcomer

Mathcad

Odesolve within a loop

Hi,I am trying to solve variable T_H, starting with a guess value of for example 10 kN/m. With this value z(x) is solved using Odesolve, then T_H is evaluated and a new value of 135 kN/m is found. This iteration continues until the correct value of T

260

Mesh Beam - prismatic element

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fstopelli-214-Alexandrite

Analysis

Hi!To semplify the mesh with beams, i use “Prismatic element control” and meshing is very fast I can not use “prismatic element control” if the surface is inclined In this second case, without any control, meshing take a lot of time Maybe, you know

281

tfowler4-Participant

Blank Creo 8.0.5.0 Chromium Browser

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 12.1 and Datecode with CPS 12.1.2.3 Creo 8.0.5.0 chromium browser is blank and the tabs show up as small windows in the corner that can be set to fullscreen but are otherwise unusable. Already tried (all failed

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T

11 hours ago

Kelvin McE6-Contributor

Missing references - rounds, chamfers etc

When you modify a feature which a round relies on and some of the rounds/ chamfers fail because of missing references - have an option to remove only the rounds rounds/ chamfers which are missing references but keep rounds/ chamfers which still have

1757

ModelCHECK Report/Metrics Directory

N.Barnes15-Moonstone

System Administration

Using Creo 10 on Windows 11. How do I write the metrics and reports to a user folder using the config_init.mc file? Target Directory“C:\data\<username>\Creo10\mc_report” Some details that may help. 1) We do set a username system variable that

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Build Once, Reuse Always: Mathcad Templates Webinar

DJNewman19-Tanzanite

Mathcad Tips

PTC hosted two live webinars about Mathcad Templates back in September 2026.“Build Once, Reuse Always: Mathcad Templates” promotional imageYou’ll learn about how Mathcad templates work and why you’ll want to use them. Our PTC technical experts shared

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YJ_145925907-Bedrock

Pdf export, lines thickness

HiI saw this topic: but it is not working for me.When i export, my drawings are shown like this but in the creo drawing the lines are thinner, i can clearly see the slots or grooves that I have created. and also is this the config file that I’m sup

742

M a r k u S9-Granite

What is the difference between "Work Item" and "Configuration Item"?

Some trackers are classified as “Work Item” (e.g. Requirement, Test Run, Issue, Epic, User Story), some as “Configuration Item” (e.g. Test Case, Test Set, Release, Configuration Items).Is there a description what is meant with “Work Item” and what wi

403

1 hour ago

Systems/Software Engineering

MartinGonzalez3-Newcomer

Want to install PTC Integrity Lifecycle Manager Client on Windows 11 Enterprise Multisession

I’m trying to install PTC Integrity Lifecycle Manager Client on Windows 11 enterprise Multisession (That is basically a Windows Server), but I get and error message that says:Error writing LaunchAnywhere components (Access Denied).

221

V

RA_146869593-Newcomer

Mathcad

Odesolve within a loop

Hi,I am trying to solve variable T_H, starting with a guess value of for example 10 kN/m. With this value z(x) is solved using Odesolve, then T_H is evaluated and a new value of 135 kN/m is found. This iteration continues until the correct value of T

260

Mesh Beam - prismatic element

F

fstopelli-214-Alexandrite

Analysis

Hi!To semplify the mesh with beams, i use “Prismatic element control” and meshing is very fast I can not use “prismatic element control” if the surface is inclined In this second case, without any control, meshing take a lot of time Maybe, you know

281

tfowler4-Participant

Blank Creo 8.0.5.0 Chromium Browser

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 12.1 and Datecode with CPS 12.1.2.3 Creo 8.0.5.0 chromium browser is blank and the tabs show up as small windows in the corner that can be set to fullscreen but are otherwise unusable. Already tried (all failed

251

T

11 hours ago

Kelvin McE6-Contributor

Missing references - rounds, chamfers etc

When you modify a feature which a round relies on and some of the rounds/ chamfers fail because of missing references - have an option to remove only the rounds rounds/ chamfers which are missing references but keep rounds/ chamfers which still have

1757

ModelCHECK Report/Metrics Directory

N.Barnes15-Moonstone

System Administration

Using Creo 10 on Windows 11. How do I write the metrics and reports to a user folder using the config_init.mc file? Target Directory“C:\data\<username>\Creo10\mc_report” Some details that may help. 1) We do set a username system variable that

392

Build Once, Reuse Always: Mathcad Templates Webinar

DJNewman19-Tanzanite

Mathcad Tips

PTC hosted two live webinars about Mathcad Templates back in September 2026.“Build Once, Reuse Always: Mathcad Templates” promotional imageYou’ll learn about how Mathcad templates work and why you’ll want to use them. Our PTC technical experts shared

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13 hours ago

Mathcad 12 Student Lincense transfer

Nicolscs3-Newcomer

Mathcad Installation

Hello,I purchase the student licence and accidentally activated it on mi pc but i need it in my laptop. When I try teh suggested student licence transfer steps, It verifys my product code and then says my account does not have the privilages to perfo

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