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1-Visitor
September 19, 2014
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Creo Parametric resources for a beginner?

  • September 19, 2014
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Do you guys know of any resources that could help a complete beginner out with Creo Parametric? I mean resources that assume that you know absolutely nothing about Creo.

I was able to find PTC university through Google, but the videos there seem to assume that you're already somewhat familiar with Creo, it's user interface, and the basic understanding of all the tools and their functions. Plus, they don't seem to be organized in terms of difficulty. It would be nice to find a set of videos that starts out explaining the absolute basics of Creo, even it's user interface, and then gradually introduces new concepts in the following videos.

I was also able to find the Creo Parametric Quick Reference Card. It was really useful, and it helped me quickly learn the basics of how to control Creo with the mouse and keyboard without having too rely on trial and error. But I just stumbled across the direct link to the PDF file while I was Googling. I actually don't know where that page is from, or where I can find more resources like it.


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Best answer by TomD.inPDX

If this is a new license purchase, you should have received access to a very comprehensive training regimen. And then there is the Learning Connector that also is provided for one year with a new license.

If you simply inherited a seat then you do have some searching to do. However, you might get your employer to sign you up for the PTC university to get you through the basics.

Otherwise, yes, it is a lot of work to get up to speed in Creo. This forum is probably the second most helpful resource to get you through the rough spots.

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17-Peridot
September 19, 2014

If this is a new license purchase, you should have received access to a very comprehensive training regimen. And then there is the Learning Connector that also is provided for one year with a new license.

If you simply inherited a seat then you do have some searching to do. However, you might get your employer to sign you up for the PTC university to get you through the basics.

Otherwise, yes, it is a lot of work to get up to speed in Creo. This forum is probably the second most helpful resource to get you through the rough spots.

1-Visitor
September 19, 2014

I'm using the Student Edition of Creo. Does that give me access to the "training regimen" or Learning Connector you were talking about?

Do you know of any books, software, or websites that could help someone get familiar with Creo?

What exactly is PTC University? I know that it's some kind of learning software, but I want to make sure I'm getting my money's worth. It costs $85, right?

17-Peridot
September 20, 2014

I have no idea what the PTC university costs but you definitely want to to talk to someone about it. Students should qualify for a significant discount. The PTC University is lesson/lab/quiz based with provided lesson files. As a quick start program, I definitely reommend it.

1-Visitor
September 20, 2014

hi ive been working on creo for a little time now and i know that this is a little off topic but in the ftc kit of parts the motor assemble is missing and i think the file was currupted somehow so i went to the resources and redownloded the kit of parts and it is still missing would anyone know where to find it ?

24-Ruby IV
September 22, 2014

Please provide link where did you get this kit.

1-Visitor
September 22, 2014

Your welcome to use my student training site for free:

http://vleblog.lboro.ac.uk/cad/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCccy4ffmqbtx8_pLolsHfBg

Cheers, Sean

CADCAM@LDS - http://vleblog.lboro.ac.uk/cad/

Degree Show - http://www.ldsdegreeshow.co.uk/

Department Home - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/lds

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Sean Kerslake
Loughborough Design School
Loughborough University

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Emeritus
September 23, 2014

Thank you for posting those links Sean.

Best,

Toby

1-Visitor
September 12, 2016

Check out this discussion in the FIRST community.

How are you learning Creo Parametric CAD?