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bgioan1-Visitor
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March 23, 2018
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  • March 23, 2018
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Hello all,

 

I have used SolidWorks and AutoCAD extensively prior to me being introduce to Creo. I am working with some existing files and my goal currently is to take the models from them, export as STLs so that I can 3D print them.

 

Here are a few dilemmas I have run into which I cannot solve with a simple google search and would appreciate the experience users to provide some insight.

 

First when I open the .drw files which have been previously made some or most of the parts are covered by yellow dimensional writing. I cannot hide this for the life of me and this impedes my view of the object I am attempting to work with. How can I hide these measurements and/or labels?

 

Second in the files I am using I only see "sheets" where can I extract just the 3D model itself so I can see it and work with it to modify in order to make it easier for 3D printing? Any insight would be very much appreciated! 

 

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Best answer by TomD.inPDX

It all depends on how the drawings you opened were created.

If the norm was followed, similar to Solidworks, the master model is "added" to the drawing.

From there, viewports are created to see the model in a certain way.

 

This should all be familiar to you.

 

On the left side of the drawing there is a drawing tree and a model tree.

Highlight the model in the model tree and use the right mouse button...

Select "Open".

Now you should see the model that is included in the drawing.

 

Do note that more than one model can be pulled into the drawing.

You can select different models form the model tree also.

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TomD.inPDX17-PeridotAnswer
17-Peridot
March 23, 2018

It all depends on how the drawings you opened were created.

If the norm was followed, similar to Solidworks, the master model is "added" to the drawing.

From there, viewports are created to see the model in a certain way.

 

This should all be familiar to you.

 

On the left side of the drawing there is a drawing tree and a model tree.

Highlight the model in the model tree and use the right mouse button...

Select "Open".

Now you should see the model that is included in the drawing.

 

Do note that more than one model can be pulled into the drawing.

You can select different models form the model tree also.

Dale_Rosema
23-Emerald III
Dale_Rosema23-Emerald III
23-Emerald III
March 23, 2018

If you are looking in the .drw, this is the "sheet" or drawing file. On the left side will be the model tree. You can right click on this to open the part (.prt) or assembly (.asm). From this you can then make .stl files for 3D printing. See if this also solves your other problem.

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    bgioan1-VisitorAuthor
    1-Visitor
    March 23, 2018

    Thank you both so much, I am quite new to this and it is taking some time to get used to but it is urgent to get these 3D prints made. Also whats the best way to "hide" any labels? I can't seem to find a similar option under the "View"  drop-down menu.

    Dale_Rosema
    23-Emerald III
    Dale_Rosema23-Emerald III
    23-Emerald III
    March 23, 2018

    I am running Pro-E WF5.0 so it may be different, but on the top there is an icon to turn off "comments" and "notes". Also you can type turn off labels or hide labels in the box in the top right corner and it should walk you through this.

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