Creo+ and Creo Parametric

We have defined three datums:A - a planar surface with a flatness requirement B - a single hole, perpendicular to A C - a slotTo account for the "ISO Bug" (Annex I in ISO 5459:2024) , we want to use the position tolerance (see red box) with a DRF of A|(B-C) instead of A|B|C.But somehow Creo GD&T Advisor does not let us create that DRF via the “Establish DRF” functionality: Is it possible to create custom DRF in GD&T advisor?

Hi, I am trying to create a shock model with spring and damping parameter which include compression damping and rebound damping. as Creo allows us one damping i tried by give the user defined force as damping with domine condition, but still i couldn’t find a proper way to execute it on user defind force reference point and measure parameter creation referencecan any one help me in this asap.

As shown in the image below, I have defined a pipe spec that has a particular color assigned to it (in this case, green). This spec is shown to be this way in the associated Pipe Spec Directory file as well. However, despite all of this, the pipe keeps showing up as blue! I’ve updated the pipe model and regenerated the assembly but nothing seems to work. What might be causing this issue? 

Hi,Would anyone know how to prevent Creo 10 from creating cap surfaces for tapped holes while using the Creo Parametric Hole feature?The surface shown in the image below is not the side wall of the thread but a cap surface at the top of the thread.  This makes you have to query select the hole which is an extra step when assembling parts to the tapped hole at the top-level assembly.Thanks for any help you can provide,Don A  

Creo Version: Creo 10.0.8.0 and Creo 12.4.4.0.I’m trying to figure out where the metrics files are being written.It looks like files are being written somewhere.   But Windows 11 search is terrible, so it can’t fine files I can see with my eyes.I have the config_init.mc option set as follows.DIR_METRICS    C:\ptc\mc_out\mc_metrics DIR_METRICS_NT C:\ptc\mc_out\mc_metrics DIR_REPORT_NT    C:\ptc\mc_out\mc_report (This works, so I know I have write permission)Image from ModelCHECK configuration tool shows files are being written somewhere.  (probably) 

Hi everyone,We've recently started using Creo 13 and noticed something about the AI assistant feature. In the demos and presentations, the AI assistant provides really impressive answers — but when we try it ourselves, it doesn't seem to generate any responses, and it doesn't appear to be running as a beta version either.Do we need to do something specific to enable the beta version, or is it simply not available yet and we need to wait?We have customers who are expecting this feature based on what they've seen in the demos, so we want to make sure we're not delivering an incomplete solution. Any guidance would be appreciated!

Why are new features already introduced in Creo Parametric 12.4.2 and 12.4.3 listed as new in Creo Parametric 13.4.0? 

Running up against what might be a bug in the VB API when using Excel.This is simply trying to get the PTC-provided example listSubAssemblyComponent to function in Excel VBA rather than its original VB. I intended to make this the basis of code to extract the model tree into an Excel spreadsheet for internal engineering management purposes - old way we do this is to save the model tree from Creo, and import it into a spreadsheet via VBA macros, but I want a more streamlined way to do it. (This ain't necessarily it, and I'm open to better alternatives.)It appears to allocate something to currentPath (typing ?currentPath is Nothing in the immediate window returns false). But it hangs up every time on the line with currentPath.Leaf, returning the message:Run-time error '-2147352567 (80020009)': pfcExceptions::XToolkitGeneral ErrorI don't see any useful explanation of this error. I've fiddled around with everything I can think up on how to get around it, but I'm starting to believe it's a

Hello there,  In the past, I had some trouble keeping eye on the syntax for some of config files for Creo. There are so many different config files, and each use their own syntax, and if you miss just one char Creo won’t load it. It was especially tiresome for me when I wanted to add IFX fasteners to the library with custom parameters and such.For a long time I had an idea to make a little software that can handle all the config options for Creo. I’ll be honest here, I’m not and expert programmer, I just know enough that I know my limits, so it is clearly made with AI. But a tool is just a tool for me, and I’ll be using it for my self, and if anyone interested, I’m open to sharing it for free.If you are interested what functions would you like to see in it? Would you be open to test it with me?

I am using Creo Parametric Release 11.0 and Datecode11.0.4.0 Imported incremental IDX files (sent to Creo from Allegro PCB editor) remove the rounds/fillets around my board and any cutouts that I had previously. We need to accept the change to the board because the board thickness is changed, but this also forces us to accept the removed fillets and cutout. How do we fix this?

Hey,I want to make a mould cavity from the bottleBut when I perform the boolean operation I’m not getting a complete cavity, This below picture shows also bottle that I’m trying to make How to get a cavity on the extruded block?

I am using Creo Parametric 11.0.1.1 and facing an issue with dimensions created from assembly references.While creating a new part within an assembly, I use geometry from an existing housing as an external reference. I then create an offset from that referenced geometry to define the new part. The resulting geometry is created as a composite curve.When I create a radius dimension on an arc of this referenced composite curve, Creo creates it as a known dimension with the kd# prefix. This dimension cannot be retrieved in the drawing using Show Model Annotations.I tried changing the following configuration option:sketcher_known_dim_on_ref_ent noHowever, Creo does not retain the value as no. After I set it to no, it changes back to yes, and the dimensions continue to be created as known dimensions.I also tried recreating the dimension after changing the configuration option, but the result is the same.The selected geometry is identified as:Arc of Composite Curve (Reference)Could this be a

Hi everyone,I have a machine assembly that contains two different support frames, and each frame is made up of multiple individual parts. Is there a way to create a separate assembly or combine selected components into a single part so that I can choose only the frame parts I want to include in a 3D print?

How do I change the default units from inches to millimeters in Creo Parametric 10?

I have a model that i am trying to create drawing from using a template. I am running it through Sigmxim’s Smart assembly to do a bunch of things. This program has worked plenty of times before this but in the last 3-4 weeks in locks up and the only thing that i can find is that the xtop.exe doesn’t want to work anymore. But when i run the same model though other Smart assembly programs it creates the drawings that those programs as supposed to do. I think i t has to do with trying to recall data from a excel file and fill in a table with that data but i am unsure. I have let Creo sit for 2 hours waiting for it to kick in but it never does. (sometimes if you wait it works again even though it says not responding). i’ve created other models and have had other people try and create the drawings as well though the Smart assembly function but they get the same results I do, It just permamently hangs up.

Hello,With my current employer there is some “masking” at times of our internal part numbers.This is because certain customers may require our part number be translated to match their numbering system.The issue is that we are expected to maintain universal/internal part numbers for our assemblies but then at times provide a customer the same assembly and drawing using only the customer’s part numbers.I am aware it is possible to have Table Formats for each customer having a column declaring the respective customer’s number from the properties of the item, but I hope that there is some way to maintain a single drawing and assembly for translation of the assembly and BoM to reflect a customer’s numbering system dynamically.This will remove possibility of duplicate items and entropy with that scenario.I assume it would be best for a BoM to be adjusted outside of Creo systems, but then the assemblies themselves they would not properly identify themselves via customer part numbering.Is ther

Some more good news - CREOSON has hit over 12,000+ downloads! 🤠Interest in Creo Parametric Automation is accelerating… many creative users and companies out there leveraging CREOSON to streamline their Creo Parametric workflows. 🕺🏽100% Open Source! Uses JLINK as interface to Creo Kernel! Simple JSON transaction interface! Works with ANY Language! (e.g. Python, JavaScript, etc.) User friendly / Intuitive Commands! Local or Remote via HTTP protocol! Shockingly easy to integrate with AI! (Claude AI via MCP works! - videos on site)Learn more —>  https://creoson.comEnjoy!Dave

Reference to topic - In a prior version of Creo, I had a mapkey that would update the PRO_MP_MASS value of my top assembly by aggregating the lower level components. I still have the mapkey and it still runs, but I don’t remember the steps it uses. I suspect it is simply FILE > PREPARE > MODEL PROPERITES > CHANGE > GEOMETRY AND PARAMETERS > CALCULATE> OK. This parameter was shown in my model tree and I could monitor it throughout the design. My organization updated us to version 10 and this feature changed somehow and I don’t know how or why. Anyone know what changed to regress this very useful workflow I had going?

My group is trying to make a pointer annotation on a whole part inside of an assembly. Right now, only a specific feature on a part gets highlighted. Does anyone know how to highlight the entire part? I have attached a reference below.   

Is anyone using Visual Studio Code for Toolkit development rather than full blown Visual Studio?If so I would like to know how you configured VScode to use the Visual Studio Build Tools. Thanks.

Hello,Yesterday I upgraded from Creo 9.0.8.0 to Creo 12.4.3.0 and noticed an annoyance with the “Open File” and “Assemble Component” commands.The problem is that Creo 12, unlike Creo 9, keeps the last selected setting in the filter “Type”. In Creo 9, however, the default value would be a generic setting (e.g. *.prt, *.asm, .....).My question is: is there a way to restore this behavior so that it works like in Creo 9?I tried searching for a setting in the configuration but couldn't find anything.The only workaround I can think of is to create a set of macros to open and assemble the ones that preset the generic filter (*.prt, *.asm, etc.).Does anyone know of a solution or have noticed the same problem?Thank you

I am trying to run a program out of smart assembly and it gets about 260 lines into it and just freezes. It looks like the xtop.exe has stopped working. Even leaving the file alone to run for a bit it never comes back and i have to “Kill” the program and open back everything up to model again. It doesn’t get me an error code to follow up with. This program has been working just fine up until the last 2-3 weeks. I have run other drawing type programs out of the same model assembly and they work just fine. I am Running Creo 10.0 with Smart Assembly 10. Could this be an update that would be messing with this? Also i have tried to create this in both Windchill and from my “C” drive and i get the same issue. I have had other people try to create and they have the same issue as well. 

Hi,I am looking for solution to setup custom Fasteners that i already have in windchill into IFX inside CREO, could anyone help me please?I have added an example below to elucidate the problem.1. Model tree of the custom Fasteners i already have in windchill database looks something like this. I want to be able to create a dat file that is accessible in Creo IFX which performs the normal functions, (like size selection based on Dia of Hole and length selection based on grip length, etc )  I am aware that i need to setup Catalog file and dat file for these custom fasteners. but not sure on how to be able to access the instances inside the family table of my custom fastener inside the dat file. The family table looks like this :  How do i map these inside the Dat file ? i.e.Please do let me know if additional information is needed.Thanks ! 

Creo 13 just dropped and is available for download. I have been talking about it for months. Now you can install it.New Creo AI Assistant New 3D PDF export Tabbed interface Major performance boosts and retrieval times Smarter pattern recognition and imported geometry handling Enhanced MBD and GD&T Advisor workflows Expanded composite design capabilities New simulation and manufacturing enhancements Improved ISDX and Freestyle surfacing tools Many usability, workflow, and productivity improvementsI will be hosting a webinar soon on the release, so stay tuned.

Can we able to develop a web-based drawing automation application using Creo J-Link & Java Toolkit, where end users can upload the 3D data to generate drawings in web based application without opening or interacting with Creo? The drawing generation process should run in the background,  and users should be able to upload models and receive the generated drawings through the web application interface.