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joe_morton
18-Opal
18-Opal
January 21, 2026
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Workarounds to use IDX for rigid flex assemblies with multiple thicknesses

  • January 21, 2026
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Hi,

We're using Creo 10.0.6.0 and currently evaluating the ECAD-MCAD Collaboration (ECX) which allows using IDX files. On the ECAD side, we use Cadence. We ran into a snag because we have rigid flex assemblies that use multiple thicknesses, but Creo doesn't support that yet. Many references here: 

We have workarounds to manage these files today using EMN/EMP transfers. I'm interested in learning if others have already found workarounds to manage multiple thicknesses with IDX files. 

 

Thanks,

Joe

Best answer by joe_morton

We weren't able to find any viable workaround. We won't be adopting this module until they add the needed functionality.

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16-Pearl
January 22, 2026

You are in the wrong forum.

 

PTC has two CAD systems:    Creo+ and Creo Parametric    and     Creo Elements Direct.

 

Which makes it confusing.

 

More, for Creo Elements Direct:

- The 3D software name is Modeling, and

- The 2D software name is Drafting.

 

For Creo+ and Creo Parametric, use only this tab:

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You should move your post to this community to have a better chance to get an answer.

To move your post, click on the three vertical dots on your initial post and click on "Notify Moderator".

 

 

 

 
joe_morton
18-Opal
joe_morton18-OpalAuthorAnswer
18-Opal
March 16, 2026

We weren't able to find any viable workaround. We won't be adopting this module until they add the needed functionality.