3D Part & Assembly Design

Hello all,  would love some help on this if possible. I am very new to Creo, done about 5/6 hours elearning but still stuck, i have been given a set of files which i want to dissect and get back to a possition where i can send parts off to be laser cut. as you can see from the attached file / photo the file is made up completely. I would like to get back to the sides, bottom etc. (if that makes sense). I have access to the .prt files and the .pkg files. from the owner who designed this in creo a number of years ago. Thank you in advance, i have tried a number of things but i am a bit out my depth here 🙂  

 As shown in image I want to draw a part. Part includes external skeleton model (called out by merge/Inheritance feature).I want to minimize the area shown with yellow color.It should be as per Desh line (green color). I have tried with partial view, but it shows the error after increasing the side of component beyond the defined boundary. Is there any settings which change the area based on hidden item?Here skeleton model is called out by merge because I want to call the dimension in drawings, by import geometry, dimensions did not appear. 

good morningI have a problem in my Creo version 7when I create sections in the presence of imported objects the sections show lines that should not appearI need to work with objects imported from Step and Iges of a fair amount of complexity. Therefore I cannot fix the errors and I let broken solids and surfaces be created.In the images that I post below the view from 3d is shown in "no hidden" view and the section of the 2d model, as you can see the section shows the objects as if they were in "wireframe" view In the definition of the "view display" view it is marked "no Hidden" and it is actually like this for all the solids of the drawing that I created, but not for the imported objectsIn the definition of the "section" view by selecting model edge visibility>area the section correctly shows only the sectioned volumes I definitely need to solve this problem because in some sections it is not possible for me to work correct view in 3d section bad view in 2d sect

How do you always get the correct Length and Width value of the flat pattern bounding box in a parameter designated for Windchill? Creo automatically generates the feature parameters SMT_FLAT_PATTERN_LENGTH and SMT_FLAT_PATTERN_WIDTH within the flat pattern feature. With a simple relation such as "FP_LENGTH = SMT_FLAT_PATTERN_LENGTH:FID_[FID]" this can be copied to a user-defined parameter which can be designated for Windchill. So far, so good. However, the issue is with regeneration without having the flat pattern activated (supressed). This doesn't update the parameters and wrong info is sent to Windchill. Even when going through a cycle of activating the FP, regenerating the model, returning to the bend state (FP feature suppressed), the parameters will often return to an old value.The issue here is that the SMT_FLAT_PATTERN_LENGTH/WIDTH parameters don't seem to exist when the FP feature is suppressed. Is there a way to always get the correct value from the

Is there a way to see the material definition for a step file in Creo View?In Creo 10, I am able to select the option for "Material Definition" when I create the step file. However, after exporting the step file and opening it in Creo View, I don't see any way to view the materials I had original defined in Creo 10 

When attempting to install Creo 9.0 with a student license, all is working well until the 'Install' button is hit. When attempting to use the install but, it simply closes the setup launcher and does nothing. It gives me no errors or anything else, just simply refuses to work, and closes the launcher.I've tried putting the files in a different directory, didnt work.I've also tried disabling all firewalls, didnt work.Post closure of the launcher a PTC folder is created in the desired location, but it not populated with anything.Any help is greatly appreciated.

I'm modeling an object that I want to add embossed/debossed text onto, in a manner similar to what's illustrated here. I want to be able to make the text easily editable, because it will serve as a label providing identifying information on the different permutations of this object. If I try to go back and edit the text in the original sketch, it breaks the offset command later in the feature tree, because the specific curves that were projected in order to define the sketched region to offset no longer exist. In the offset command, is there a way to tell Creo to project whatever closed curves exist in the original sketch, such that when the sketch is edited to include new text, the offset feature will be updated to reflect the new regions present in the sketch it's projecting from? Apologies if any of this is weirdly phrased or if this is an obvious question, I'm a beginner in Creo. Using Ver. 10.0.3.0

i created a layer with 2 model annotation and one datum plane in creo model if i hide that layer na the datum plane is hided but the model annotation not hided its still visible.   Is there any other way to hide selected model based annotation in modeling UI?   Thanks in advance Ram - Designer

So I have imported a part from Solidworks to Creo and I no longer have access to the Solidworks account. How do I check the dimensions of the part in Creo, even though it was originally saved as a Solidworks part? Thanks!

as far as I know it's a problem that exist at least since PRO-E WILDFIRE 3.still present in CREO 9. every time that I edit a view on the drawing, to rotate that view (i.e. a 3D view of the assembly or part), the planes show-up and I have to manually remove the visibility of these planes.it's happening every single time.if I toggle the visibility off then close the editing view (Drawing View) then I'll redo it again, the problem came back again; rotating the view toggle the visibility of the planes back again and I have to remove manually.the problem is limited to when you use the "View Orientation > Angles" part to orientate the view.if you rotate the view with the other orientation method the problem will not appear. before asking there I tried to read articles, search on-line etc. and I can't understand if it's the cad not properly set-up or it's something that has been designed that way.maybe it's me that wasn't able to find the right search keywords?I tried also search

Dear PTC CEO and programers. Deae PROE FANSI wrote this to the PTC, but no response. Forward message>I am using PROE WF5 PRO/nc as cad/cam system CAD is OK I like it. BUT!!! CAM-PRO/NC is not a CAM. When you make something new it is 80% buttons an menus, but engine is the same all the time.You are making olny small changes. Your "CAM" can not compute toolpaths on backround (multitasking)It is not using multiple core technology, I am siting on my chair an waiting for hours. (I have XEON64bit 8GB RAM HP Z400) So wake up PTC. You have a lot of bugs in your "CAM" I am not your employe tester. Bugs are in re-rough, Rough, Finishing, Profile, local mill and surface steps. There are bugs and engine is not good too. I am using EDGECAM too. If you will sleep, I will throw proe away.(to the recycle bin) Sorry for my english. It is bad, but it is better then then your "CAM" You have two options 1.new engine for PRO/NC 2.integrate pro/toolmaker in pro/nc Bukaj

I’ve written a program that monitors Creo and logs the activity in the software. It’s not like a trail file, but similar in that it uses plain easy to understand text to log software operations. It tracks all the various features and functions including save, undo, cancel, errors, and it even warns of mistakes like weak dimensions and other bad habits. It can document modeling operations in real time.  Let me know if you’re interested in trying it. At the end of a days modeling session you can copy and paste this output to produce a report like this: Creo Session Summary ReportThis report consolidates the analysis of a Creo session, including the most used features, a breakdown of mouse usage, and potential areas for improvement based on the data. Report: Most Used Creo FeaturesBased on the analysis, the following Creo features were utilized most frequently: Redefining a FeatureOccurrences: 103 timesDescription: This feature was used extensively for modify

Hello all,I'm encountering an issue while converting numerous DXF files to PDF format using a Creo Mapkey. The generated PDF automatically opens in another application, interrupting the Mapkey process. This behavior persists even after changing the default PDF application. Any alternative suggestion to avoid this will be much helpful.  

When I add an inspection circle to some dimensions, the dimension line extends more than required. In the following figure, this condition is shown, could anyone help me adjust it (PTC Creo 2)?

Hello, I am having an issue resolving a "unitless value assignment for symbol 'D22' error. I am using Creo 7. The part is a helical sweep to create a spring. The pitch of the spring is defined using parameters. The pitch is a calculated value from the parameter "LENGTH" and "NUMBER_OF_TURNS". I have applied units in the parameters window to "LENGTH", but it has not resolved the error.   I have also tried defining the dimension directly in the relations window, but that also does not resolve the issue. Any ideas as to why this might be? Thank you,John

It would be good if you could change the orientation in the Edit reference table window

I am trying to find a list of the special characters that are actually supported for notes in Creo (i.e. they don't appear as an empty box in the note). There are many times where I need to flag parts in a drawing with a special character like "▼" or "★".  The problem is Creo doesn't seem to fully support ASCII, HTML, or Unicode character sets so the only way to find the characters that work is by trial and error. Does anyone know of a complete list of the charters that will actual render in a note?

Hi I'm missing lines on my 2d drawing. Is it possible to "update" all views   

 I am working on cap and housing snap fit. I want to increase the length of the cap by 20mm. With this change, I want to have a robust fit between cap and housing with a consideration that the removal force is less than 25N. Does increasing the number of highlighted feature in the first image from 2 to 3 help? Any other suggestions are welcome. I am attaching the cap and housing files with a hope to get help from the community. 

is it possible to have different constraint sets for different simplified reps i have found a couple similar threads but they are all using it as a subassembly. such as this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHPnkSguUQE

Hello all,We have a dozen legacy custom hole charts (Counterbore, countersink, UNF Pattern, UNF Single, etc.) that we would like to replace with three new charts by utilizing the "Setting Thread Note Format Based on Hole Feature Characteristics" as laid out here: Thread Notes. I don't know the history on why they were setup this way, but now we are trying to streamline.The issue is, if we remove the legacy hole charts, any existing models utilizing those charts will be broken - we would have thousands of models with many holes each that would need to be updated to the new hole charts.If we retain the legacy charts, it would lead to confusion due to similar chart names. Is there any way to get around this issue? Maybe retaining the charts within the system, but somehow hiding them in the standard hole tool? Or perhaps setting up a relationship between legacy charts names and new charts to automatically convert old models? Surely other companies must be running into this issue

im trying to make a relation in an assembly between 2 sub assemblies. tried to do as written in the website, but cant see the session id after enabling it. i had a master part, that i created parts from it, then assembled those in 2 sub assemblies. it calls the parts 'extern copy of id'.  

I'm looking for a solution to modify the decimal places shown in the bend note in a sheet metal flat pattern. The default is 2 decimal places & its shown in the sheet part bend note as shown in this example below: ∠&benddir__&BendDim90_00° This needs to display as a parametric dimension in the drawing & not as a workaround. I am submitting a support case as well. @ links to members The versions of Creo I currently use are 9.0 & 11.0

I have an issue with Creo Parametric 11 - Once I hide a part, there is no way for me to save the visibility status. Take the following steps as an example:Open assembly with 2 partsHide 1 partAttempt to save ("save part" works, but "save (visibility) status" is greyed out)Further info: Once I hide parts, I can see them under the "Hidden items" under the layer tree, yet I still cannot "save status".Close part (Including erase not displayed, close creo, etc.)Reopen part. (Once the part is reopened the hidden part is no longer hidden.)I used to do this on Creo 7 constantly. Has this changed? Is there another way to do this now with the visibility/layer tree status? I do not want to use simplified reps, because I want to hide many parts quickly and then go back to my original view by using a "reset status" mapkey. Simplified reps take too much time (or too many clicks per part rather than hide), especially on large assemblies.

I am trying to find the easiest way to make a pdf and dxf of a sheet metal part in creo 8. The current way I achieve this is by having a part and drawing with the same name and then a separate drawing with partname-dxf. This dxf drawing is not copied when a new part is generated when save a copy is used. Is there a way to have this extra drawing copied as well. The pdf is needed by our break press operator to show bend locations. The dxf we make is of the part in saved flat view with hidden lines removed for a machine to cut out that can only read dxf files.  I have been thinking of ways to add this dxf drawing to the drawing that that shares the part name, however this comes with problems of its own.1. The drawing format we use has number of sheets in the corner, so by adding the dxf drawing increases the number of sheets. I was able to set the total to a parameter in the drawing but then it has to be set manually if the drawing pages increases. is there a way to change the