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TWATSONBTU4-Participant
4-Participant
Jul 23, 2024 8:45 PM UTC
Question

Why does Creo 10 not have smt_dflt_bend_radius

We had set the default bend radius for everyone by adding smt_dflt_bend_radius smt_thickness*0.5 to our config.pro so everyone had the same bend radius's and was more accurate on how it was built. I was designing a bunch new Sheetmetal parts only to realize the default is now .03 which cant actually be made when your are bending .25" thick Sheetmetal. So i went to check the configuration editor and smt_dflt_bend_radius now has a cross out symbol.

 

Is there a new way to set this so everyone has the same default bend radius so no one forgets and sends out a part that cant be made?

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highway4513-Aquamarine
13-Aquamarine
Jul 24, 2024 5:34 AM UTC

We can't answer. Please ask in forum with Creo 10 experts.

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TWATSONBTU4-ParticipantAuthor
4-Participant
Jul 24, 2024 2:50 PM UTC

I thought this was that forum. Could you point me to the correct one.

 

Thank you

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highway4513-Aquamarine
13-Aquamarine
Jul 24, 2024 6:05 PM UTC

I don't know why PTC makes this so complicate and difficult.

You should look here:

https://community.ptc.com/t5/CAD/ct-p/cad

and then I guess "3D Part & Assembly Design" would be right.

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BenLoosli23-Emerald III
23-Emerald III
Jul 24, 2024 6:58 PM UTC

That is not a valid config.pro option in Creo 9. What version of Creo Parametric are you upgrading from?

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TWATSONBTU4-ParticipantAuthor
4-Participant
Aug 23, 2024 4:09 PM UTC

It worked in creo 8

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kdirth
kdirth21-Topaz I
21-Topaz I
Aug 23, 2024 4:29 PM UTC

It is not listed as a config option in the official list of configs for Creo 8.

configoptionspmapdf.pdf (ptc.com)

 

I have only seen it as a model property.

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tbraxton
tbraxton22-Sapphire II
22-Sapphire II
Jul 24, 2024 8:06 PM UTC
Bend Dimensions commands:
◦Radius—Sets the bend radius thickness and dimension location option.
▪Thickness—Uses a radius equal to the thickness of the sheet metal wall.
▪2.0 * Thickness—Uses a radius equal to twice the thickness of the sheet metal wall.
▪[<Parameter Value>]—Uses a radius set by the SMT_DFLT_BEND_RADIUS parameter.

 

About the Bend User Interface (ptc.com)

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StephenW
StephenW23-Emerald III
23-Emerald III
Jul 24, 2024 8:49 PM UTC

This would be in your start part for sheetmetal parts. It's not a config option as best as I can tell (i'm on creo 6)

File - Prepare - model properties - Bends change

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Its a parameter.

StephenW_1-1721854249872.png

 

 

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anursinghCommunity Manager
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Aug 7, 2024 7:20 PM UTC

Hi @TWATSONBTU,

 

I wanted to follow up with you on your post to see if your question has been answered. 
If so, please mark the appropriate reply as the Accepted Solution. 
Of course, if you have more to share on your issue, please let the Community know so that we can continue to help you. 

 

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TWATSONBTU4-ParticipantAuthor
4-Participant
Aug 23, 2024 4:36 PM UTC

Sorry all i had been super busy and hadn't had time to look into this more. I needed something that would be global so everyone in the company would have the same settings for sheet metal. I came across a page that mentioned using a template for these settings. and since we already use a template for our sheet metal that is what i did. I changed the material to CRs and set the bend radius to .5 x thickness and it worked perfectly.

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I just hate that CREO likes to get rid of useful features. 

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RPN
RPN18-Opal
18-Opal
Aug 25, 2024 8:14 AM UTC

SMT_THICKNESS will reflect the current thickness of your smt component. 
Set your config.pro and use a template which uses your default thickness for every user. 

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anursinghCommunity Manager
Community Moderator
Aug 29, 2024 5:09 PM UTC

Hi @TWATSONBTU 

 

I wanted to follow up with you on your post to see if your question has been answered. 
If so, please mark the appropriate reply as the Accepted Solution. 
Of course, if you have more to share on your issue, please let the Community know so that we can continue to help you. 

 

Thanks,
Anurag

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