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Is there a shortcut way of making optional parameters in a function in either M15 or Prime 3.0? I haven't come across anything regarding this issue yet.I ask as this would be a great way to implement the same function with some options. We could use [] to define the optional parameter with the number inside defining the default value.

Hi there,I have a rather long (50+ pages) mathcad (Prime 9) sheet that I have built to be fully parametric. After changing one of the variables I suddenly find that one of the functions is not working as intended without an apparent reason. I have located the source of my problems, but I cannot seem to comprehend why is it throwing this error. I am using root function to solve for the location of the critical x as shown below. In my previous iteration for a different set of input parameters, this function worked as intended, but as I changed one (in this case L, though I doubt it matters too much), I am getting an error that these values cannot be compared even though they are clearly the same unit and allow for algebraic operations such as addition, subtraction etc, but when compared against another variable of the same unit I get this error. If I manually create a new variable, lets say y.crit and give it the exact same value ( through key input ) everything works again, th

I found the config option for naming a sheet metal flat pattern representation and wondering if there is one that will automatically name a flat pattern instance to some other default name.  We would like the flat pattern name to be <part number>-600 like we are doing for the rep. Creo 8.0.0.0 Thanks...

Hi,Why is it written that for subscript in text one needs to press ctrl+- and for superscript in text one needs to press ctrl++, while if someone press ctrl+- and ctrl++ it comes out of the way of being able to use subscript and superscript in the text. Is this indication written wrongly?  

Given an ellipse E in the Cartesian coordinate system with the semi-axes a > b and the equationx^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 = 1. A chord AB of fixed length s < 2*b is considered. Let the point P be fixed on the chord so that the chord is divided into the segments AP = u and PB = v, i.e. u + v = s. The points A and B should now be moved on the periphery of the ellipse in a rotational direction while maintaining the chord length s and its pitch P in u and v. During this movement, point P describes a closed curve K.The content of the annular area bounded by E and K is sought.

I am using Creo 8, and I am having problems publishing an AR experience of one of our larger assemblies, it fails, but I do not get any helpful feedback from the status bar or the popups  is there a better way to see why it is failing? I have been able to publish this assembly in the past, during a round of checks from my team we found a couple issues that were fixed on the Creo side, but when trying to publish again it is failing. I have tried to publish other smaller assemblies and they are hit or miss, I have published single part files and it is also hit or miss. I checked and it is not a firewall issue from what I can tell, but going to the https://app.ar-design.ptc.io/ site is very slow and occasionally will error out.   Thanks!

Why is the PTC process so convoluted?😫😫  This is the reason I never use PRIME and stick with MATHCAD 15.  I am one of the respondents totally disgusted with PTC as noted on this forum thread.https://community.ptc.com/t5/Mathcad-Installation/MathCad-15-permanent-Product-Codes-no-longer-verified-by-PTC/td-p/815892 In order to help a friend decide on PRIME, I downloaded MATHCAD EXPRESS,  actually PRIME 10 30 day trial.  It supposedly installed because there is a PRIME 10 exe file.  I downloaded the license from my email.  When I try to run MATHCAD PRIME 10 for the 30 day trial nothing happens when I click on the MathcadPrime.exe file in the PRIME 10 folder in Program files.  It never asks for a license; it never installed a desktop icon.  It never showed up in my Start Menu.  Their so called instruction guide is pages long with no succinct summary.  I don't have time to study a lengthy installation guide for such a convoluted p

Hello sir,I've been using PTC Mathcad for buck converter design calculations. But we want to draw block diagram in mathcad. Is it possible, need support!!Regards,Krushna Thete,Accolade Electronics Pvt Ltd

I have MC Prime 9.0 and I've just install MC 10.0When I try to open existing worksheet (created previously with 9.0) it does not open with MC 10 but with MC 9.0.When I create and save new worksheet in MC 10 and try to open later on it, it tries to open it with MC 9.To open it in MC 10 I have to open blank worksheet first and then load desired file, kind of annoying.How to force opening old and new worksheets with MC 10? Do I have to remove/disable MC 9?

I was writing up the one of the Mathcad examples for CHAPTER 8: Earth Retaining Structures8.2 Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls with Sloping Backhill. Could you please help me finding why the error massage was showing up?

  Can you please help me solve this issue? I don't see any faults on equation. Please let me know if I am overlooking at something. Thank you. 

I NEED HELP TO UNDERSTAND WHAT THESE CIRCLES ARE ON THE SKETCH LINES.  EVERYTHING LOOKS GOOD, CLOSED LOOP AND COMPLETE CLOSED LOOP PROJECTION OF THE SKETCH LINES I AM TRYING TO PROJECT A SKETCH TO OFFSET A CURVED SURFACE, AND AN ODD SURFACE (SEE PICTURES).  THESE ARE THE STEPS I'VE TAKEN:* SKETCH* PROJECT SKETCH (I ENSURED ALL PARTS OF THE PROJECTION WERE CONNECTED, AND ON ALL SURFACE(S) OF THE PROJECTION)* SKETCH-PROJECT SKETCH (SKETCH SHOWS IT IS A COMPLETE LOOP(S))* OFFSET- EXPAND (SELECTED ALL SURFACES)NOTHING, I CANNOT GET EITHER A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE EXPANSION (OFFSET ABORTED; GEOMETRY COULD NOT BE CONSTRUCTED)I DO NOT SEE THESE CIRCLES IN THE ORIGINAL SKETCH THE GREEN OUTLINE IS ONE AREA TO PROJECT TO FOR AN OFFSET, AND THE ORANGE AREA IS ANOTHER YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATEDAIRMAN DILLARD

I am using Creo Parametric Release 8.0 and Datecode8.0.6.0During the rebuild of 2 separate parts I use edit references to walk through the model tree and re-define the references of each feature.For one part it works fine, but in the other part I encounter problems.Creo crashes using edit references. When using edit definition to re-define the features creo does not crash.How is this possible?What can be the root cause?Here are the errors that I facedFatal error encountered.

I have a 3D frame model and I want to add mass to a point to locate the CG of a component.  The Help section says to use the Refine Model --> Mass function to do this, but I haven't been able to locate that function on the Ribbon, or in any of the Toolbars.  Where is this located? https://support.ptc.com/help/creo/creo_pma/r10.0/usascii/index.html#page/simulate/simulate/add_mass_pt.html

Hello, Please let me know if PTC still officially supports Mathcad Prime 7. Is there any official PTC link where it is stated that this version of the Mathcad Prime software is officially supported? Warm RegardsVijay

Model and Sketch dimensions are not highlighting its only showing small square boxes

Hi,I am making something wrong? Are only 3 differential equations... But using laplace command this system of differential eq can be solved:   See MCP9 file attached.

When i set up my old design to call the central catalog i get a bunch of errors wanting to rename datatables.  I would rather them use the datatables from the central catalog.   How can this be avoided?   Ive updated the datatables manually in the design to what i put in the central catalog but i still see that it's throwing an error as a duplicate.  I would like a streamlined import.   are there other toggles i can do to streamline the datatables.   If we are forced to rename them can PTC give us a way to rename them all quickly with a formula (similar to renaming in a Creo assy)

Good morning,I would like to convert xmcd files to mcdx format.I have Mathcad 15 software and a trial version of Mathcad Prime.The conversion is refused, probably because Mathcad Prime is a trial version.Could anyone convert them for me? I have about 15 files.Thanks in advanceRichard

Hello, I'm using creo 9.0.8.0 and need a formula to calculate the Blank weight. Usually we write the dimensions down in a parameter like this 10x101x1. I did change it to 6 separate Parameters so that i have 3 for the number and 3 for the decimal places . I multiply the normal numbers in a relation to get the weight and merge the parameters to a single Parameter for the bom. now the problem: some of my colleges say its to complicated and time consuming to fill in those measurements and i need a simplier way of doing it. My new way to do it is by extracting the measurements from a single parameter. The Problem with this solution is that creo cant calculate it that way because it says theyre all Strings and not integers.  Any ideas how to calculate it? Or make it easier? PRO_MP_MASS is showing the current weight and not the blank one. And getting the numbers from the first profile isnt an option. If you want i can provide you the current

The PRT which is the drawing based on has International System units (mm) settings. Whenever the generated DXF is opened, the Creo 9 drw convert dimensions from mm to inch and it is not intended. I'm not being able to find conversion in the drawing module. Don't know if the conversion occurs in the DXF exportation or in the drw generation from the exported DXF. Thanks

When i created my own Template file with ".rsd" & ".rsdt" file. When i create any new connector/variable connector symbol and send it to temporary submission folder and update the same in central catalogue by copy and paste.I cannot edit/delete the same symbol neither in .RSD file or .RSDT file. am i doing the wrong move to update the same symbol which i created in template file ? or i should directly delete the symbol from the central catalogue folder ? when i tried to delete the same symbol in template file am getting the following note in below dialogue box " Cannot edit shape for central catalog item".Please guide me how do i update the symbols in template file after i submit them to central catalogue location.

I have a fixture for nut runners where it has to be moved by robots. I have simulated the required motion in the creo mechanism. I need to know the force required for that motion. How do I find it?(view in My Videos)

I'm attempting to recreate the weldment symbol below, unfortunately I'm struggling with identifying the correct symbol.  It appears to be a simple v groove weld symbol with a grind flush finish and a tail that is x4.  however I can't seem to modify a simple v groove to be symmetrical and include the 3.2 identifier.  Any assistance would be great.  Thank you in advance.

Working in Creo 10.0 is there anyway to save the draft analysis as a .stp file with the draft analysis colors on the part?  I have tried a 3D PDF but have not had any luck.