3D Part & Assembly Design

I am looking for a way to create a fastener with _custom_ geometry, meaning that the screw should have geometric features that don't exist at all in any of the IFX screw types. In particular, I am currently looking for a way to create a captive screw that would have the geometry of DIN912 but a captive thread (rod). See attached image - the existing dimensions in SCREWTYPE01 would remain, but additionally I would need a reduced-diameter rod size DC (to make it captive) , as well as full-diameter cylindrical face height DH (it may be slightly different from just a thread height B). I marked my new features and their sizes in red. Is this possible in IFX? I would imagine, I may use any SCREWTYPE1 part as a starting point, modify the geometry, add two extra dimensions as required, adding control of these extra dimensions in the .dat file (i'd keep the "SCREWTYPE  1" in the .dat file) and hope it would work. However before I try that myself I'd like to know if that

Hi I have a torsion spring which is modeled with relations to show it as near to real world as possible. This behaves correctly (as a stand alone model)  adjusting the diameter, body height etc, when the parameters are modified within the spring design. The working deflection range of the spring  is from 0° - 193° between the 2 legs.  When this spring is installed into an assembly and the spring is made as a flexible component and constrained by an angular positions in the assembly model. The flexible spring behaves correctly through the deflection range 0° - 179°, but anything over that, then the angular measurement is reversed. For example at full deflection on the assembly model 193° , the flexible component measurement analysis reads 167° ( i.e. 360 - 193).In the assembly model the spring then appears disconnected.There is no difference if the analysis plot is set to 0-360 or +/- 180.The only way I have found to gain the correct measurement is to manually modify

We work in a dual ECAD environment - PADs and Xpedition. We are trying to move to the IDX standard, but we keep on hitting road blocks, especially with holes. For those that use these formats, how do you collaborate with holes?   Some issues: Current Hole feature doesn't include any copper ring that we would want to be shown on the ECAD side when we send it over. Current BOARD Hole feature doesn't allow for ref des' to be placed PADS doesn't support BOARD holes, only holes in a 'part'. They also don't support MTG hole type. Which means every MTG hole is coming in as a PIN type. However, PIN types are not collaborated upon in Creo for IDX, because they should be coming from the components.   How are you handling holes with collaboration? 

Good morning,  I'm having a similar issue, the thread note that you are seeing is a note of a cosmetic thread,  In the holes made with standard hole  i can apply the note that i would from the .hol file but in the hole made with cosmetic thread i'm not able to understand from where it's taken and i can't edit.Even if in the cosmetic hole thread i'm selecting the same library of the standard hole with the "right " note i'm not able to obtain the result this i want.  any suggestion? Thanks! Reference topic: https://community.ptc.com/t5/3D-Part-Assembly-Design/Cosmetic-Thread-Class-Issue-Creo-5-0/m-p/612900#M65730 

I used to enter &model_name:d into the title block.  We just upgraded to CREO 10.  I tried adding the parameter to the drawing even.

My team has been working at solving this problem for ages and we can't seem to find a suitable solution. Our fab shop uses formed part drawings instead of flat patterns for forming sheetmetal; they require dimensions for bends to reference the apex of a bend. This is normally fine, but when it comes to joggles, we're not able to come up with a method that works for engineering drawings and our press operators. I've attached a simple part showing the desired dimension and the dimensions that I'm able to achieve in a .dwg.  Has anyone managed to find a dimensioning method that produces the dimension in the attached "Model Example"?

I am using Creo Parametric Release 5.0 and Datecode5.0.6.0   Does Creo support downloading models from two different Windchill systems in one workspace to simulate assembly and check for interference?   Translated by the moderation using Google Translate ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Creo是否支持一个工作区从两个不同的Windchill系统中下载模型，进行模拟装配和检查干涉？

I am using Creo Parametric Release 6.0 and Datecode6.0.0.0   人脸3D网格模型绘制，网格边长大小一致且可调，网格的平面形状为四边形 需求：使用creo parametric 绘制人脸3D网格模型，网格边长大小一致且可调，网格的平面形状为四边形或六边形，厚度为40um   Translated by the community team using Microsoft Translator The face 3D mesh model is drawn, the edge length of the grid is consistent and adjustable, and the plane shape of the grid is quadrilateral   Requirements: Use Creo parametric to draw a 3D mesh model of the face, the edge length of the grid is consistent and adjustable, the plane shape of the grid is quadrilateral or hexagonal, and the thickness is 40um  

As soon as I add "DEFAULT_CALLOUT_FORMAT_DATA" to the ISO.hol file, Creo 5.0.6 does not open that file and is not visible in hole dialog. I do not add anything else. Anyone knows why this is happening?

hole center mark not display after pvz export (MBD)

In MBD, for dimensioning  Axis selection is not possible in TOP view combined state but possible in FRONT combined statefor TOP combine stateHole edge Selection (Not able to select axis as reference)for FRONT combined stateAxis selection ( As reference) See attached images

Is there a way to include the combination states of multiple subassemblies in the a PVZ export of the parent assembly in Creo 9?

hi,i am trying to add &todays_date in drawing sheet but the date is not showing instead of it shows only &todays_date

Someone today asked me if you can find out what specific hatch pattern that a component is using? I am at a loss. I'm on Creo 8. Just as an example on one of my drawings, I have whatever the standard hatch is, just iron.  I personally don't care for my drawings, but I'm just trying to help someone out.   On an existing drawing, can you interogate the hatch pattern and determine which one each component is using?      

i working with an assembly in that assembly i activate one part to put a hole. in that process while active command on, i did hid some of the parts of assembly. after exiting the activate command the hidden commands are not showing whats wrong with that please help me i attached the image i cant unhide the parts

Is there a best way to import STL or OBJ files (mainly used for 3D printing) in CREO Parametric?I was not able to get parts with a smooth finish by using the OPEN function, those little triangles do not translate well to a nice finished surface, they look really ugly and blocky after I export/save them using the Shrinkwrap option. Even on level 10 for Shrinkwrap they still look awful in the end! Wish they had level 100 in there...Is there a better way to obtain a CREO part starting with an STL or OBJ file?Thank you!(I really hope I chose the correct location for this message)

Does anyone transfer Step files created using AP242 to a CMM? Having issues with getting the dimensions to transfer.  GD&T will transfer as long as they are not attached to a dimension. We are using Creo 9.0.8.0.  Dimensions have had Annotation Referenced added. Transfer is to a Mitutoyo MiCat software.  We have transferred both Step and native Creo file with the same outcome.  Not sure if it is a Creo or MiCat software issue.  

Hello! I'm working in Creo Parametric 10.0 and I'm having some issues with Shrinkwraps. I'm trying to export large portions of a somewhat complex vehicle to STEP format for sharing with vendors. As our vehicle has become more complex, this has driven the need to share lighter-weight CAD with vendors, as exporting any top-level assemblies as-is (even with significant part reduction via simplified reps) can take hours. And importing the resulting step files takes even longer, and I don't want our vendors to have to deal with the ridiculous load times on their end.  So, I've taken to shrinkwrapping, then saving those shrinkwraps as STEP files to share with vendors. This reduces export file size and import complexity, but one issue that I'm constantly having to workaround is our numerous harness/cable assemblies not making it into the shrinkwraps. This means I need to have our full harness installations (with connectors/backshells) included while saving the export, which massivel

I am using Creo Parametric Release 10.0 and Datecode10.0.6.0I upgrade CREO 10.0 from 3.0But there has one bad thing. Not so critical thing. But it happened at 2D drawingat CREO 3.0 Xmark that from point by 3D mode. it was slim and look good..but in CREO 10.0 it is thick and it blocks my sight.

I am using Creo Parametric Release 10.0 and Datecode10.0.5.0I would like to know more about coloring surfaces.I design plastic molding tools and the customer wants the models colored in different colors, for example iso hole yellow inch hole purple.Now I have to sit and change everything manuallycan it be done so that I have it controlled in the config fileis it possible?Do you have any good basic information then can I make my own setup

This part was white in darkmode, so ugly  

Hello everyone!In my company we have recently introduced Windchill and Creo 8 for our little mechanical office. We make machines based on Robotunits Modular Automation System, that means we use aluminum extruded profiles.Whats the best manner to manage this profiles? The minimum lenghth is 50mm and the max is 6m.We can use all measure between this min and max.I thought we can manage this with a family table where I let change only the length of the profile. But this means a table with 6000rows (one each mm).I don't thik it's the best practice.So I see on PTC support articles that it is raccomended (with the utilize of Windchill) a max numer of istances of 50.It's not so simple manage 6000 different length of profiles with 6000/50=120 family table..What can I do?

When creating a pattern in CREO 8, if the 2nd direction members were set to 1, the radial distance box would be greyed out and would not give any extra dimensions. In CREO 10, this box is always active and always gives you an extra dimension. Is there a way to prevent this new extra dimension?

Made this curve through points, it supposed to be a conveyor belt When i tried to make a simple sweep, drew a rectangle at the starting point, it swept it along the trajectory by rotating the rectangle, based on the curve's direction. So the rectanlge didn't remain normal , and I couldn't figure out which setting to use   So the question, how can I make this sweep, so the rectangles sides stay normal to something, and doesnt rotate?   Or is there an alternative way to do this? I just want a rectangle section along the curve   Here's the file : files.fm/u/dpqvzrxw#   Thanks!!  

i made helical spring in creo 11.0 . i want to show compressed spring in creo modelling. how i can?