Creo+ and Creo Parametric

I am using Creo Parametric Release 8.0 and Datecode 8.0.7.0Hi,While running a Multi-Objective Design Study, we find that a regen backup of the model is stored in the working directory before being deleted.We do not have "regen_backup_using_disk" set to "yes" in our config file, so this was surprising to see. Is it possible to turn off this feature of temporarily saving a backup?The Study is 20+ hours and we're wondering if turning this off will reduce this time?Thank you.

I am using Creo Parametric Release 7.0 and Datecode7.0.4.0I am making a drawing for an assembly. I want to be able to change the appearances/colors of various parts for different drawing views (the drawing views have their "Display style" set to "Shading With Edges"). This way I can highlight the different parts in each drawing view.To accomplish this I have created multiple bodies of each part. Each body has a different appearance/color assigned to it. I then have a family table in each part that can suppress/resume each one of the bodies. In the assembly I have multiple simplified representations that use the various instances of each part. This allows the different appearances/colors of each part to show up in each of the simplified representations. This works great in the model, but the different appearances/colors do not show up properly in the drawing views. The colors are all wrong in the drawing. Its like the appearances are brought into the drawing properly or something How ca

Hello PTC community,I am using Creo Simulate (version 7) to perform the following FEA study. I need to idealize four Guy wires within the genset exhaust and silencer assembly that will help stabilize the chimney when high wind loads might be experienced. The four Guy wires are meant to be attached to the frame which is supposed to be mounted onto the flange of the top most part of the chimney as shown in the pictures attached.I have tried single and multiple beam elements till now but both of them behave unnaturally. I have used a rigid connection at the top for connecting frame and the beam elements and have used fixed translation free rotation for all at the bottom point (ground) of the beam. Please see attached some of the pictures that will help communicate better.For the single beam element, when wind loading is experienced, two ropes must be in tension like state while the opposite two must behave different to these. However, all four more or less seem to behave the same? Also th

Hello   I'm using the generative design application within creo 9 (9.0.3.0). When I've done my optimization and want to look at the stresses in the final design I can't see anything, It's only one homogenous colour. This also applies to the initial simulation results.    I have tried removing all of my config options but that did not help.        Has anybody encountered something similar? Thanks in advance BR Tobias          

Hi, I'm seeing some very strange solutions in generative design. See the image below. Fixation points at the bottom and the top is connected to a now hidden body. I have a body that divides the part as  excluded body. What I get is material being generated "pressed" up against this cutting body, rather than having material straight between the fixation holes. Any idea what could cause this?    

 I have a problem with allowance of function explore study designs in Generative Design. It is grey. Is it problem in license or my generated model? I have a school education license which i use via School VPN. Version: 10.0.0.0 I've already tried to other models, as a result the same problem

When I include a component in Flat harness using "Attach to harness" in cabling module in creo It comes up in flat Harness using assemble components.But as soon as I click on regenerate in the flat file the component is disappearing.Could anyone help me with the root-cause and solution for this issue? Thanks, 

I have a set of leaf springs that are tied together at both ends via rivets. When the springs are in their free states, they don't lie on top of each other. Thus, the assy only contacts the mating points when under strain. I presume I need to mate one end and then use a bonded interface that will pull together the needed surfaces during the simulation. I understand that this is only possible using FEM mode. I am on Creo 4, M150 I don't have a standalone solver. What are my options? 

My tutorial showing how to use Creo to sketch over images with sketched regions.https://youtu.be/hFSoX5C06Ts?si=lCf7euesYifsPwl3

We've been having a bit of trouble allowing offsite folks to be able to access licenses for Creo (we're using V9.0). The IT folks have tightened up access to the network, and thus the random assignment of ports that is normal for the ptc_d daemon is not working well. lmadmin is okay, because that is at the "standard" 7788 port. I'd seen posts on these forums implying that I could add port to the end of the DAEMON line in the license file and that it would thereafter use that port for the ptc_d daemon. I did this, with 7799, but it doesn't seem to be having any effect. Is this the correct method to specify that second port? It deviates from the method suggested by Flexura, but I figured this is PTC and they have their own setup for licensing. Am I wrong?   P.S. I know it is possible to set up the firewall to allow communication with ptc_d.exe and lmadmin.exe, but I'm just looking at the port issue at the moment.

Hi all, I am working on automating few flows in Creo 8.0.3  using jlink.Is there a way to identify if a model has been modified in creo? I have tried few apis provided in jlink toolkit documentation - GetIsModified() and GetVersionStamp(). Although the output of these methods depend on 'save' action triggered by users. I am looking for a way to track changes in files since the beginning of the session and to identify if any modification in sub-assembly or components changes the parent assembly as well.  Java provides a way to track file changes in a directory using WatchServiceI am successfully able to identify if a sub-assembly or its parent has been modified by registering the workspace and track changes using this method. Are there any limitations to this approach? And is this how creo tracks changes in a model? Thanks

PTC CREO parametric version 6need to flatten the flightI modelled flight screw in CREO parametric with variable pitch it has revolution of 810 degree. for manufacturing purpose I need to flatten the screw flight. I tried full flight screw to be flatted by using flatten quilt, it failed, again I tried to flatten first 360 degree it was flattened but I did not get exact dimension in flatten quilt. is there any way to do the model in sheet metal or part modelling I attached image for your reference. I did not  get exact dimension it differs with flatten quilt and helical screw. 1.unflatten quilt2.flattent quilt   

Hi, We try to get outline curve length. (outline curve mean highlight in picture) Our solution is simple.  1. create section 2. get section curve 3. get curve length   But, section curve have all curve. We do not need inside curve (highlight in picture)   Please give me an idea if there is a better way.   Thanks, Wram Regards. SeonHo CHA.

As per the original post.    Getting same fetal error and have attached error code.

Software:  Creo 9.0 I have an assembly with a rotating component. Other users want to open CAD assemblies with depictions of this component at its limits of travel. There is also a need to calculate the CG of the assembly with the component at its limits of travel. I am aware of "Explode State", but there are two reasons why it is not a complete solution: 1) the other users have minimal training and are not aware of how to activate or use the Explode State function.2) the need to calculate CG of the assembly requires that it be actually positioned at the limits of travel, and Explode State is only visual. I can use Family Tables with the component positioned using Angle Offset, but I can't figure out how to get Family Table to affect dimensions of lower-level assemblies.  The result is that the bearing housings on the component rotate as well and are not oriented correctly. How would you suggest I resolve this issue?  The greatly-preferred method

hello everybody, we are using FLEXNET PUBLISHER 11.19is it correct that PTCSTATUS on server machine is not showing IN USE license even if they are used by users?ptc_d.log shows license as INACTIVE but the licenses are in use by designers.thanks   

Creo Version: 9.0.2.0Windchill Version: 12.0.2.7  On the Uses tab of Windchill's part structure browser usually the Unit is set to 'each' by default and the Quantity shows the number of parts on the direct sub-level of the selected part.  I want to be able to change the Unit to e.g. meters or liters via a Creo Parametric parameter. So this parameter would be defined on the component level of the assembly and then be passed to the WTPart by defining global attributes on both EPMDocument and WTPart. I also want to propagate the Quantity variable manually via a Creo parameter.  How would I do this?

As per this thread - same problem   Yes, I can confirm that this issue is present again in 8.0.1.0 Oddly, the scaling seams only to appear, when a browser window is pop-out (e.g. you click a link, that opens a new window with Windchill). But this instantly scales also the content of the docked window. (before and after) I tried the solution/workaround described by llie, but unfortunately this did not solve the problem.

Pls help me in any automation of a 3D model using Excel analysis option while working in workspace (online) with linking to a excel sheet located in local drive.    

We have created custom material as per our company standard, we tried to call this material description in drawing note. We have the syntax note &ptc_material_name to call the name. Is there any syntax to call description?I also tried &PTC_ASSIGNED_MATERIAL:att_body but it gives result as PTC_MASTER_MATERIALKindly go through the attached image and let me know how to find the syntax code for this highlighted cell.If I could able to find the syntax note for particular cell or column, it would be helpful for not only in materials but also in working on dimensionsThanks in advance.   

Is there a good way to remove the borders without an outside software? I'm trying to upload a DXF to a vendor auto-tool, and the border of the drawing sheet is giving me some trouble.Reference topic link - https://community.ptc.com/t5/3D-Part-Assembly-Design/Exporting-to-2D-dxf-filed/m-p/915413#M132330

I have created a mapkey in creo and need to call in using VB APIThe ipfcsession.RunMacro() requires "MapKey Value minus shortcut and name" to be passed as argument.Where to obtain this mapkey value for a mapkey i created in creo?The documentation says Tools->Options but this is very less detail..i cant find any in options dialog box   

Creo 9.0.7.0   ***Disclaimer - (I know) do not put features in an assembly*** But, ... I am putting a bolt clearance hole in a 2" square tube assembly. I thought that I used to be able to specify a depth of the clearance hole, but now my only options are (1) through all and (2) to a reference. Since it is a tube, I do not want to go all the way through both walls.   Did something change or am I missing something?    

Hello All,   I have setup custom .hol files to control my hole notes for standard holes.  I am using the &PATTERN_NO to show the number of holes.  I have two issues that I need help with based on my picture, &PATTERN_NO is my first parameter in my hole callout format:     1) Is there a way to have Creo omit the pattern number if there is only 1 hole?  If I have only a single hole, I do not want 1X to show up.  I found an old thread from 2018 about this, but no one gave a final solution.    2) Is there a way to get rid of the space between 1 and the X shown in my picture.  If I remove the space in my .hol file after &PATTERN_NO, it doesn't recognize the parameter any longer and my note will say "&PATTERN_NOX".  Per ASME Y14.5, there should not be a space.   Thanks

Hi, I am creating a design for a box inspired from a drawing. I have been trying for a few hours but have been unable to create a handle, a bend in a normal part like the one shown in the image below. I have tried tuborial bend but it has been quite confusing and unsuccessful. There were no YouTube tutorials on this or anything in PTC university. It would be great if you could help. I have managed to do a lot but am now stuck on this. It is meant to be a leather type material which you can imagine bending. Do not worry about the material as right now I would just like it to appear as a handle which you can grab the box with on the 3D design. Your help would be greatly appreciated.  Best, E.