Are default simplified representations available in all models

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November 5, 2025
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I am using Creo Parametric Release 10.0 and Datecode10.0.7.0

I have a user asking about defining a default simplified representation in a non-assembly model, is there a default simplified representation in non-assembly models? I have not been able to find default simplified representations in anything but assembly models.

Best answer by tbraxton

Note that in part mode it appears that you can create a "default" representation for a part. You can see here the option to set the feature inclusion in a rep to default which implies that you may be able to add this rep to your start parts if required. You can name a rep "Default" when created with this default function to get what your user is looking for. You should test this in a start part to see if it functions as desired.

tbraxton

22-Sapphire II

What type of non-assembly file are you referring to? In part mode simplified reps are available in Creo 10. They will be found in the view tab->view manager->simplified rep tab.

Or are you asking why in a part is the default rep not present? If this is the question, I don't know why a default rep is not present in a part. I suspect it is because it is not needed in the context of a part since all features are available when opening a part file and would serve as the basis for the creation of any new representations. In an assembly being able to revert to a "basis state" (default rep) was deemed important due to the potential inherent hierarchy and complexity in assemblies.

tbraxton

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22-Sapphire II

Note that in part mode it appears that you can create a "default" representation for a part. You can see here the option to set the feature inclusion in a rep to default which implies that you may be able to add this rep to your start parts if required. You can name a rep "Default" when created with this default function to get what your user is looking for. You should test this in a start part to see if it functions as desired.