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Weekend away. Weather forecast is nice. Going to get out into creation, but we'll need to be careful because tomorrow is also opening day for Rifle Deer Season. Should bring along some extra bright orange. Stay safe for all those who will be out hunting.     Economists: don't hunt elephants, but they believe that if elephants are paid enough they will hunt themselves.   (To Be Continued…)

Hi everyone,I'm working in Simulation (Analyses and Studies) within the Structural module in PTC Creo, and I’ve run into an issue: I can’t save result images in high-quality formats like PNG or TIFF.In this section, Creo only lets me save images in lower-quality formats, and I’d like to avoid using screenshots or the snipping tool because the resolution becomes quite poor.Does anyone know if there’s a way to export result images with the same quality as when PNG/TIFF saving is available?Maybe a setting, a workaround, or something I might be missing? I’m also attaching two images to show the issue:The first image is taken in Simulate (before entering Analyses and Studies) and the quality is great.The second image is taken inside Analyses and Studies, and the quality is noticeably lower, which is the problem I’m trying to solve.

I've got some issue using mechanism. I have this little subsystem that's supposed to go up and down to lift up the tray from the conveyor.When I work on this subassembly as we can this the movement is correct and 2 body are highlithed. The static body (in light blue on the first screen) is dirrectly link to the main origin of the subassembly. However when I import this in the main assembly making the subassembly origine fixed in the main assembly, in somehow the subassembly became one single rigid body. As we can see on the second screen there is only 1 body highlighted including the tray and the mooving part.Furthemore when we look at the mechanism tree, on the second screen there is actually a second body but it only includs origins.   

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 13.0 and Datecode with CPS 13.0.2.0We are currently experiencing an issue with Windchill Workgroup Manager (WGM) version 13.0.2.0 when integrating with CATIA V5-6R2020. The connection to CATIA fails and displays DLL-related errors (screenshots attached).Environment Details:Operating System: Windows 11WGM Version: 13.0.2.0CATIA Version: V5-6R2020CAA and RADE: Installed as per version compatibilityPlease advise on the next steps or any troubleshooting recommendations.

I am using Creo Parametric Release 11.0 and Datecode11.0.5.0Hello,I use ModelCheck for create parameters in creo prt.Is it possible to specify units?this is the line in MC for my parameter:PRT_PARAMETER DIAMETER REAL EQ 10And I need that the parameter created has mm as units.Because in windchill this parameters is a type: Real with unitsThanks

Hi everyone,I’ve noticed that a few mobile apps (especially those that stream or load dynamic content) start lagging or sometimes stop responding when my phone is connected through certain IoT devices — like smart routers or connected displays.The internet connection itself seems stable, and other apps run fine. The slowdown mostly happens while watching longer videos or syncing data with connected devices.I’ve already tried:Restarting the phone and routerReconnecting to Wi-FiDisabling background apps and clearing cacheCould this be related to how IoT devices handle data routing or background syncing?Would appreciate any suggestions or settings that helped others improve app performance with connected devices.Thanks in advance!

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 12.1 and Datecode with CPS 12.1.0.2We are in process of upgrading our exsiting windchill enviorment ot version 12.1.2.0 , the OOTB Windchill 12.1 Ran successfully . later we performed below steps.1. Import Source DB2. "Run the DB scripts to fix the , Repository and file vault ,,Host names"3. Import Source DS in Windchill 12.1 OpenDJ4. "Compare and merge the site.xconf file from source to Target"5. "Compare Rbinfo files on source and target and Add the additional entries"6. "Move the customizations From source to target"7 "Running the AddColumns Tool"post above we Ran Upgrademanager from winchill shell. but it is throwing message windchill databse tables is allready upgrade . no action to be taken.

Another day and another CREO issue 🙂 So, I'm starting to get into detailing parts in CREO 10. Just to clarify - I have used NX and SolidWorks before and never ran into this issue. I wanted to dimension the part attached and use Bolt Circles for the two different holes. I tried using "Show Model Dims" and bring in the axis and dims. Well one feature was created using a circular pattern - and the other was two separate features (I did not create this model). I figured out how to display a circular centerline by changing drafting settings - but when I brought the dimension in it was a Radius. There was no way for me to change this to a Diameter. So, I decided to create my own sketches in the view and decided to just dimension to this directly. I'm sure people will say, "That's not how CREO works - you create in model and then bring in the model features/dims" Sure - but when it doesn't show what you actually want - I want to have other options/features to present the dimension

Hi,Something im not sure if its even possible, looking to have a set of predefined hole patterns to replicate SAE flange tapping details on manifolds.Currently we just use a chart based on ISO6162-1 & ISO6162-2Would be handy to have this a feature where the hole size, drilling depth, & tapping depth, as well as sketch pattern width & length are predefined.  

Using Creo Elements Direct Modeling Express 9.0 New to Creo Direct Express and creating first drawings of parts and assemblies. Each time I edit the text on a drawing (title blocks, BOM's etc) a msg is displayed similar to the the one attached.What does this mean? Is there another way I should be editing these items?A second question is when creating the BOM's using the scan, table, draw method, why doesn't the part number populate? Thanks for any feedback

Hello everyone, I’m using Creo 8.0.9 and I need to create a sticker adapted to the surface, but for that I’m using a decal.When the sticker is flat, applying the decal is easy, but when it’s curved, it becomes very difficult.Is there a better method?Or is there any parameter in the planar mode that can be set to automatically adapt to all surfaces?  

Iam currently using the thingworx version  9.3.5,iam planning to upgrade the  postgresql version 15.x,where it will support or not ,if any other  postgresql version are available from 14.x to 15,I check in Release advisor for thingworx version 9.3.5 will support till postgresql version 13.x,even though whethere it is possible to use any postgresql version 14 or 15 ? 

Hi all, I am experiencing strange behavior using QueryBooleanPropertyHistory among nearly identical things. If I specify start and end date I see data on both things, as expected:  However, if I only specify end date, on one thing I get data but on the other I do not: Why would there be different behavior for one versus the other? The things are created identically from the same template. Version 10.0.0.  

While Windchill starts, it can take 3-7 minutes to get beyond the Error 503 - Service Unavailable message in the browser, but it also can take up to 10 minutes.  We recommend closing the web browser and allowing the process to complete. (This wait time is usually a good time to read through the first pages of the class guidebook.) Infrequently, Windchill services will fail to start. It may continuously loop around the command prompt window. Do not select/highlight anything in the window to allow the process to continue. If it seems to be taking a long time, here are a few troubleshooting options: Option A: Restart your virtual machine sessionNote: This option will cause you to lose any work in progress.In the virtual machine toolbar, go to Profile > End Session.Relaunch the virtual machine using the same instructions as before. Option B: Restart Windchill From the virtual machine desktop, launch the Windchill Shell.At the prompt, type windchill stop.Press En

TriStar,  Shawn Schreckengost Topic - Assembly Flexible Components in Creo: Some Creo parts when assembled require a variation only in the context of the assembly. For example an O-ring might be compressed, a hose clamp might be tightened, or a tension spring might be expanded. While these parts can easily be modeled in the static state a different modeling approach is often required to enable variability. Whether it’s a simple dimensional change or a complex geometric change those assembly variations need to be considered. In this presentation we will explore how a simple tension spring will vary when assembled and how the required variabilities can be captured in the model. Debra Weich is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81234988537?pwd=wGkXdQa1YOV0aAIQzwogb73ukKH8aB.1 Meeting ID: 812 3498 8537Passcode: 469429

Dear all.Does anyone know if it is still possible to download the Creo 10 program? I would also need instructions for installing the student version.Thank you in advance.  

Please include detailed documentation such as screenshots, images or video.1. What product and version are you running?The Creo View  12.1 and Windchill 12.1.2.15 is used (but all before showing same obstacle) 2. What is the problem?If a dynamic Document (like Illustration Source or Illustration Output) – see object Icons …  … wanted to be viewed directly from Windchill, the File can not be opened by …ACTIONS -> Open in -> Open in Creo View .. even, the file itself is from Type *.PVZ 3. Are you using a workaround? If yes, please describe it.The alternatives are annoying and inefficient (regarding Storage and way to open)Alternative 1:Download the file and open it from Disk with Creo View        Inefficient and takes more time to get itAlternative 2Publish the PVZ towards a 2nd Content PVZ        Inefficient use of resources (e.g. Workers and licenses)     &

Hello, I want to create the  origin  function within a dropdown list (combo box) for an array index operation. Is this possible? I'm using Mathcad version 11

Little late on this, but is there a way to do this for an Infotable property? And if possible, do you have an example syntax for it?  

Hi all, I am aware that you can set a mashup parameter using a URL for example:<<THINGWORX>>/Mashups/TestMashup?thingName=TestThing However, I have a use case where I would like to preload an infotable property into the URL. Is this possible? And if it is does anyone know the syntax?

I am using Windchill PDMLink Release 13.0 and Datecode with CPS 13.0.2.7Is is possible to have a Deliverable with multiple linked Plan Activities, in a Product container, have its % Complete automatically updated as the completion of activities is updated?It seems like you can only have the Deliverable % Complete auto-update if you have only one linked Activity and the Plan has the " Link deliverables with project activities" checked when you create the Plan, but then you can only link one activity. Here's an example of my use-case:I have a WBS structure organized by product function. Each function may have a "Release Drawings" activity, for example. I'd like to create a deliverable that consolidates all "Release Drawings" activities and have it's % Complete reflect the % Complete of all linked activities.

Good evening,I just wanted to download the student version of Creo 10, this also worked at the beginning. But now I have the trail version and not like my classmates the student version. Can I upgrade this in Creo or do I have to download creo again? If so, what do I have to do differently to not download the trail version. With kind regards  

Hi @SweetPeasHub @skunks . Thanks for the explanation in this topic attached. For a guy wire in tension, I have defined a beam element using a series of points just as you have showed but the issue that I am facing is these tiny elements of the beams do not seem to be in contact for some reason and the prestress analysis for wires in tension fails. I had defined a rigid link between all these points that make up the beam. Is there any better / correct approach to constrain these tiny beam elements to stay connected? Please guide.    

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Check out this video on Using Windchill "Managing Creo NC Data in Windchill" from PTC Application EngineersPresenters: Lee Goodwin (Solution Sonsultant, Principal) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consulting, Fellow).Original Date Presented: April 17, 2024 (view in My Videos)