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bp_011-Visitor
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August 11, 2015
Question

shortcuts in the Model Tree for quicker editing

  • August 11, 2015
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Is it possible to create shortcuts that will appear in the top of the modeltree for features hidden deeply in the model tree?

If not, I would really like this option, because its starting to bug me I have to expand into groups, sub-groups, patterns and extrudes to get to sketches all the time if im busy modifying things.

Especially sweeps are irritating as they dont allow you to edit sketches from the model tree (you have to go into editting the sweep feature first).


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TomU23-Emerald IV
23-Emerald IV
August 11, 2015

Two suggestions.

1.)  There is a command now in the right mouse button menu to "Locate in model tree".  If you pick a feature on the model, then click this, it will take you directly to the feature in the tree.

2.)  You can show dimensions on sweeps by right clicking to edit, then right clicking again (anywhere) and picking the "show dims" icon.

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bp_011-VisitorAuthor
1-Visitor
August 11, 2015

Currently I use the functions you suggest, but still I think it could save a lot of time to have a possibility to create shortcuts for features that need frequent editting.

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TomU23-Emerald IV
23-Emerald IV
August 11, 2015

Actually, I agree.  Maybe something similar to the "send to footer" command but instead a "send to header" or "send shortcut to header".  It would probably be good to create a product idea for this.  If you create one I will vote for it.  (Let me know if you don't have maintenance and I will create one for you.)

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VladimirPalffy14-Alexandrite
14-Alexandrite
August 12, 2015

Hi,

I think that you need something like SmartMenu - SMARTMenu for Creo Elements/Pro B&W Software

Regards,

Vladimir

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dgschaefer21-Topaz II
21-Topaz II
August 12, 2015

And it seems to still eb available, at least for Creo 2:

B&W Software GmbH - Solutions for efficient product design: SMARTMenu

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    bp_011-VisitorAuthor
    1-Visitor
    August 18, 2015

    My question was; is it possible to create "favorites" to quickly acces features I created (mostly sketches) deeply hidden in my massive modeltree, not creating shortcuts to functionalities. For those I have mapkeys  (which is way better than adding even more functionality to the RMB, no offense to B&W).

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    dmcclinton12-Amethyst
    12-Amethyst
    August 18, 2015

    No

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