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16-Pearl
August 16, 2017
Question

Vanishing Imports

  • August 16, 2017
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Hey,

 

I have been changing units from metric to English for many files I have. Most of these are files that were imported, such as pwb components. No problem with most. But a handful are giving me grief. I change the units and the import just flat out disappears. Any one have a resolve for this?

 

Thanks,

 

Wayne

Creo 3.0

3 replies

wfalco16-PearlAuthor
16-Pearl
August 16, 2017

Well.....just for kicks I just opened the file and did not convert anything. I supressed the import feature. Then resumed it. It has vanished!?

1-Visitor
August 16, 2017

Have you tried to change to different model accuracy and then doing the unit conversion?  Just a shot in the dark...

wfalco16-PearlAuthor
16-Pearl
August 16, 2017

No. But I may have a clue. When I try to redefine the import it points to a d:/ drive and says its a solidworks file. I feel like there is some sort of link or reference that is gone? I will try the accuracy. Thanks!

23-Emerald IV
August 16, 2017

I've seen this before.  More than likely you are trying to open/import a "Creo" model that wasn't actually created by Creo.  Try using a STEP file, IGES, file, or some other neutral format.

23-Emerald IV
August 16, 2017

Here is the PTC KB article saying basically the same thing:

https://support.ptc.com/appserver/cs/view/solution.jsp?n=CS15712

wfalco16-PearlAuthor
16-Pearl
August 16, 2017

Thanks Tom! Zooiks!