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mköller1-Visitor
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March 1, 2016
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I cannot add imported parts to my assembly

  • March 1, 2016
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Hello,

I am currently working on a project where i need to use imported parts/assemblies.

I imported from step files and used proper templates for that.

But here is the problem: if i try too add a one of these imported(and converted) parts in my assembly, it shows up and i can move it around, but i cannot select any planes or features to make a reference. It only accepts manual selecting.  Ive tried a lot but i dont know what else it could be.Any ideas?

Thanks for your help


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mköller1-VisitorAuthor
1-Visitor
March 1, 2016

i can place imported assemblies, but i cannot reference any parts on them later.

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jwarncke12-Amethyst
12-Amethyst
March 2, 2016

Hello,

from my experience imported STEP files do not come with Datum Planes or Features. It is only a solid block (If the originator has exported it as solids, could also just be shell or surfaces) and therefore it only has an imported geometry and a CSYS as standard. So if you want to use planes for constraints, my guess would be to make the planes at part level first.

Otherwise i use the various surfaces of the imported part and so far i have never had any issues placing them into assemblis. FYI i am using Creo 2 M120.


Regards

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mköller1-VisitorAuthor
1-Visitor
March 2, 2016

‌Thank you, i already tried that, the planes showed up but i couldnt select them. My guess now is that my part template is the reason for that. Any ideas where i can get iso part templates?

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