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EddyVE12-Amethyst
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July 7, 2025
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Drawing an arc in centerline linetype

  • July 7, 2025
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Hi,
I have a part that has a groove in the shape of an arc (see screenshot below).
In the drawing of this part, I would like to draw an arc to show the 'middle line' of the groove. This arc should be in the 'centerline' linetype so --- . --- . --- .
Similar to the centerline drawn in the 2nd straight groove.

In the drawing screenshot below, the red arc is what I want, drawn in centerline.
How can I best do this?

PS. I am using Creo 4.0  (on Windows 10).
Creo1.pngThis is the arc shaped grooveThis is the arc shaped groove

Best answer by kdirth

I normally create a sketch in the model.  After completing the sketch, you can select the arc, RMB and select properties from the menu.  From here you can change the color and line font or select a predefined font and select Apply.

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Kotom-Eng16-Pearl
16-Pearl
July 8, 2025

You are in the wrong forum.

 

PTC has two CAD systems:    Creo+ and Creo Parametric    and     Creo Elements Direct.

 

Which makes it confusing.

 

More, for Creo Elements Direct:

- The 3D software name is Modeling, and

- The 2D software name is Drafting.

 

For Creo+ and Creo Parametric, use only this tab:

KotomEng_0-1751949619175.png

 

You should move your post to this community to have a better chance to get an answer.

To move your post, click on the three vertical dots on your initial post and click on "Notify Moderator".

 

 

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    EddyVE12-AmethystAuthor
    12-Amethyst
    July 8, 2025

    Thank you so much!
    I just notified a moderator.

    Catalina
    CatalinaCommunity Manager
    Community Moderator
    July 8, 2025

    Hi @EddyVE 

     

    I moved your topic to the designated board.

     

    Best regards,

    Catalina | PTC Community Moderator
      kdirth
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      kdirth21-Topaz IAnswer
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      July 8, 2025

      I normally create a sketch in the model.  After completing the sketch, you can select the arc, RMB and select properties from the menu.  From here you can change the color and line font or select a predefined font and select Apply.

      There is always more to learn.
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        EddyVE12-AmethystAuthor
        12-Amethyst
        July 8, 2025

        Brilliant! That did the trick!

        Yes, always more to learn. And often more than one way to skin a cat ... 😃
        Thank you very much for your help!

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