3D Part & Assembly Design

The tie wrap I designed does not fit exactly as I want to see. What options do I have to flow snug the cable? 

Version: Creo 10 Use Case: Currently the Xpr file is generated with the name instancename.xpr. I want it in the following format : Fmailyname-instancename.xpr.Description: What happens if I rename an instance accelerator file (.xpr) for a part family table instance? Will Creo recognize the renamed file or will it ignore it. I am just trying to figure out whether I can rename the .xpr file.Currently it is generated with <instancename>.xpr. I want it in the following format :<Familyname>-<instancename>.xpr.

I am creating drawing templates in Creo 8.0.  For .prt files, I'm using an A4 border and want a scale of 1.000.  For .asm files, I'm using an A2 border and want the scale to be .200. The templates work properly during an open session of Creo.  However, when I close Creo and relaunch, the scale showing up for either template changes to something that appears to be a best-fit scale.  For reference, when I use the drawing template that had its scale set at .200, it creates a drawing with scale of .143. Both templates will be stored in Windchill and used globally.  I prefer to achieve the desired scales without using mapkeys. How do I set the scale to a default value in a drawing template so it stays after closing and relaunching Creo?

I've read several posts on saving as an OBJ file but they don't quite address my issue(s).  I'm on Creo 9.1. Saving as an OBJ only seems to work on an assembly and not a single component level.  I will try to open a single part of an assembly and save out as an OBJ but then nothing happens and I don't even get settings options.2. When work in the assembly and try to save out, I do get the settings and menu for adding parts but while I can select individual parts to add to the menu, nothing happens and they do not add.  The only way to save an OBJ as I can find is to select "ALL" and then select the coordinate system which takes everything instead of letting me choose.Does anyone else have this issue?  Thank you!

I'm trying to add a surface finish callout for a part that gets ground. No matter what I try I can't select the surface I need. The model is from an assembly file that gets a revolve operation from a part file to show the finish grinding process. It seems like it doesn't like that but I'm not sure. Any help trying to place the symbols?

I've just dished aout another couple of grand to PTC for my Creo subscription and installed Creo 6, but am not quite sure what I am paying for. Yes, the live FEA looks great, the addative manufacturing tools might be useful, but I can't afford another kidney to pay for those modules.   What is new with the standard package, apart from a bit of menu polishing and a new right-click toolbar? The extra 5% on the subscription cost didn't go unnoticed either. I don't even get the rendering module without relinquishing the slightly less rip-off deal that I signed up for with my subscription license.   What about sorting out all the half-baked functionality? Why is the menu manager still there?   Are PTC trying to make me move to a competitor?   Sam

I swear this was working before, but there is no way to turn off all the coordinate systems of each part? going into each file is not really an option, there are 100+ models in my assembly and sub-assemblies.  

How can we convert CGM file to Step file

We are trying to use AI assistance for CAD(Creo/Solid edge/Teamcenter). Please let me know, If anyone has done recently.  or can help us or provide examples VennyTexas

Hello,I know the config option sketcher_refit_after_dim_modify to modify dimension without refitting the screen. But I need different option. I would like to start sketching without refitting. When I hit sketch button, whole part/assembly is fit to the screen, but I would like to not do so and stay exactly the same position where I started. Is this possible?  Is there an option or config to disable refit at the start of sketching?Thank you so much and have a nice day.

Hi, I would like to create an assembly containing a number of parts and make it so that at each regeneration I can enter a value to a parameter that changes the material of all parts for me.Example:I create parameter MAT that can have value 0 or 1 depending on whether I want aluminum or copper.Assembly A containing parts B-C-D having Aluminum as material so parameter MAT equals 0.I regenerate and set the parameter value to 1 getting parts B-C-D with material Copper .How can I do something like this?Are there other ways to do this kind of operation?I use Creo 11 with the AAX extension.

protoolkit: When ProPDFExport exports U3D PDF and opens it, it shows a 3D data parsing error

I don't want to see the warning "Cannot set system parameter for CopyGeom function". This is annoying and has no added value.How can I set this warning to no longer appear? Workaround: See CS418177, needs to be done every time when changes are made, What we use it for: We use skeletons with Publish Geometries, they are published to several sub skeletons and parts Which causes each time a lot of warnings when changes are made to the skeletonsImpact on us:We have to deliver our models clean and clear without warnings Each time we have to edit the External Copy Geometry when the warning appears So it is time consuming when you have a lot of models where this occur

When using piping, you can select a material file in LineStock. When I select different materials, nothing happens to the pipe solids. When I change the Weight/Length, the weight of the pipe solids change.When I change piping_material_source to material_dir, again, nothing changes.Just want the pipes to get the right weight and appearance.Is this yet another Creo option that doesn't work or am I missing something?Using Creo 10

I'm creating a process plan (work instruction) of a design assembly.  In the design assembly there is an 'included' item that appears in the tree.  Seems the process plan module will not let me select this item for use in one of my assembly steps..  I can 'add' the identical assembly to the step but I'd really like to consume the one that already exists. I know the process plan module is a niche  and probably gets little use by most but any help appreciated. Creo 8.0.0.0

I need copy a spec driven piping assembly that is repeated a dozen times in my design. The only difference is the component PID numbers such as the valve numbers will be different. Is there a way to change or add these numbers after I have copied the piping assembly?

Title pretty much sums it up. Trying to pull the text from one drafting note and use it elsewhere. Technically in a table cell, but keep it related. Using 9.0.6.0

Hello everyone,I've been working as a working student with Creo for quite some time now, so I decided to use it for a university project. Therefore, I downloaded the Creo Parametric Student 10.0 version and I'm on the verge of despair because I can't seem to find or insert a drawing template frame.Unfortunately, the download didn't come with any frames or title blocks, and after intensive internet research, I still couldn't find any. I've already gone through all the relevant posts here as well.Can someone help me and provide an A2 or A3 frame for this version? I've already manually created the title block according to ISO standards, but I can't find the exact data for creating the frame with letters, etc.I would be extremely grateful for any help!!!

Hello PTC community,I'm trying to simulate the stress that results at the mounting points when an object is suspended by a crane using only two points. The stress is caused solely by gravity.I tried to simulate this by rigidly constraining the mounting points of the object, but I'm concerned that the simulated stresses will be significantly lower than in reality due to the rigid constraint.The center of gravity (COG) of the object is naturally located directly below the mounting points. Would it be better to ditch the gravitational load and instead apply a calculated force (F = m·g) directly to the bolt holes? If so, how should I constrain the model? Nothing seems to be working for me. I have attached a simplified sketch of the problem. Thanks for your help! 

Hello, I'm trying to create a pattern of slots where the center of the radius of the slot follows a curve but the spacing is driven by a linear dimension. Using Creo 10. Tried using pattern along a curve but the spacing distance is along the curve not linear. Unchecking the "Follow Curve Direction" allows the slots to remain parallel. Any suggestions? Thank you,Shane 

Creo 8.0Hello!I am student using Creo for my CAD course.I am at the end of the project and I have to use the ISO M"x" screws, which schould be in the creo Standard library (the course says it) to "screw" some parts together.However the library don't appear, I thought it was because of the config.pro file but I'm not sure and, anyways, have no idea of how to correct it.Here are some screenshots,Thank you for your help, I wish you a beautiful day.

Hi, I'm using Creo 11. I wish to know if it is possible to directly open a solidworks sldasm file and use the inseparable assembly/embed function so that I can keep all the data/childparts so that when I upload to windchill I only have the one assembly.

Is it possible to control the increment when using 3D Dragger to drag the section during creating Cross Section or to have a toggle in offset value area to increase or decrease the value for example by 0.5 or 1.

I am using Creo Parametric Release 6.0 and Datecode6.0.4.0The Creo Parametric 6.0.4.0. will perform slow when clicked on "View" Tab and then "Appearances" lead to performance issues, Mmany users reported issues on system with 32 GB RAM. Need to get resolution on priority due to project work.Here are the errors that I facedPerformance issues

I'm trying to export a drawing as a vector based PDF for suppliers to create files from. I have looked through all the export settings I can find:File>Save As>Type:PDF>Options>General/ContentFile>Save As>Export>PDF>Settings>General/ContentFile>Print>Settings>Print>Microsoft Print to PDF>Properties>AdvancedFile>Options>Configuration Editor>{literally anything to do with pdfs, vectors and rasters]ChatGPT suggested a number of options that don't appear in Creo 9.0 such as changing the 'Output Mode' to Vector, changing 'Raster Quality' and setting the PDF export method to 'PDF (2D vector)'. I feel like I've exhausted all the options I can find apart from maybe the strokes and pentable options but I think they'll still save as a raster without some other option checked. Does anyone have any guidance?