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FLOLAP6-Contributor
6-Contributor
May 15, 2026 3:04 PM UTC
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Default hole placement type

Hello !

Using Creo Parametric 9.0.3 here.

When I am creating a hole, the default placement type is Linear.

Is there a way to change this to something else, like Sketched ? I have looked for a config.pro option but found nothing so far.

 

KenFarley
KenFarleyAnswer
21-Topaz II
May 18, 2026 10:36 AM UTC

In the past, when things like this come up - wanting a default behavior for which there is no configuration setting - the suggestion is usually to define a mapkey. Store the picks that lead the hole placement to be what you want as the default, name the mapkey something, then use that when you want to create a hole. It’s not as nice as just setting a default, but it’ll get the job done.

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TomU
TomU23-Emerald IV
23-Emerald IV
May 15, 2026 3:56 PM UTC

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0 adds something called “Feature Presets”.  These will let you set up a default configuration for many features, including hole features.

 

https://support.ptc.com/help/creo/creo_pma/r12/usascii/#page/whats_new_pma/core_presets_iFQA4.html

 

 

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    FLOLAP6-ContributorAuthor
    6-Contributor
    May 15, 2026 5:26 PM UTC

    Thanks,

    Gives me a reason to look forward to Creo 12 !

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      KenFarley
      KenFarley21-Topaz IIAnswer
      21-Topaz II
      May 18, 2026 10:36 AM UTC

      In the past, when things like this come up - wanting a default behavior for which there is no configuration setting - the suggestion is usually to define a mapkey. Store the picks that lead the hole placement to be what you want as the default, name the mapkey something, then use that when you want to create a hole. It’s not as nice as just setting a default, but it’ll get the job done.

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        FLOLAP6-ContributorAuthor
        6-Contributor
        May 19, 2026 11:35 AM UTC

        Good idea KenFarley !

        Developping Mapkeys should become a reflex for me.

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        anursinghCommunity Manager
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        Jun 1, 2026 3:20 PM UTC

        Hi ​@FLOLAP,

        I wanted to see if you got the help you needed.

        If so, please mark the appropriate reply as the Accepted Solution. It will help other members who may have the same question.
        Of course, if you have more to share on your issue, please pursue the conversation.

        Thanks,
        Anurag 

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