Creo+ and Creo Parametric

Hello. I wrote a program to run Creo 5.0.2.0, open a CAD file in Creo 5.0.2.0 and explore this CAD file with Pro/TOOLKIT (C++) functions. In my program, when I read a geometric tolerance gTol, I have this portion of code :   if (ProAnnotationElementGet(&gTol, &AnnotationElement) == PRO_TK_NO_ERROR){ProAnnotationReference* pAnnotationReferences(nullptr); if (ProAnnotationelemReferencesCollect(&AnnotationElement, PRO_ANNOTATION_REF_ALL, PRO_ANNOT_REF_FROM_ALL, &pAnnotationReferences) == PRO_TK_NO_ERROR){if (pAnnotationReferences[0].type == PRO_ANNOT_REF_SINGLE){ProType Type(PRO_TYPE_UNUSED);ProSelection Selection(nullptr); if (ProReferenceTypeGet(pAnnotationReferences[0].object.reference, &Type) == PRO_TK_NO_ERROR &&ProReferenceToSelection(pAnnotationReferences[0].object.reference, &Selection) == PRO_TK_NO_ERROR){switch (Type){case PRO_SURFACE: gTolRefType = PROGTOLRTYPE_SURF; break;case PRO_EDGE: gTolRefType = PROGTOLRTYPE_EDGE; break;}gTolReference

As part of our B&W Webinar Week 2021, there is a session about "Efficient electrode design in Creo® with interfaces to CAM, CAQ and EDM machines". Learn how existing and newly created electrodes can be prepared and used for subsequent processes with SMARTElectrode. In addition to the use of templates for Creo NC and the definition of measuring points, the available interfaces to EDM systems will also be addressed.   When: Oct 13th 2021 at 3 pm (CEST)   You can have a look at the recording now here:  (view in My Videos)   Please feel free to ask your questions. 

During our B&W Webinar Week 2021, there are two sessions about " I spy with my little eye" which deal with the visibility of elements in Creo Parametric.    In the first part of this two-part webinar we analyze the different tools and methods that Creo Parametric offers to make items visible or invisible in the graphics area. The organizational layer ‚Body‘, that came out with Creo 7 also impacts the visibility of items. The webinar especially focuses on: Visibility basics of objects and items in Creo Levels of visibility Differences in assemblies, parts and drawings Functionality to drive visibility Layers and layer states Combined states Simplified representations Style states In the second part of this webinar we will discuss some practical examples of the visibility topic and show the related tools and methods. Finally we will show how SMARTUpdate can help to implement and handle the techniques to drive visibility. Have a look at the recordings now:  Pa

As part of our B&W Webinar Week 2021, there is a session about "News about AFX 8.0 and AFX 9.0 for Creo®".   In this webinar, we will show you some new features in our software Advanced Framework Extension (AFX), which is also directly included in a Creo Parametric subscription package.   In the first part, we will show you how database objects can be reduced by utilizing the new Creo® Embedded Components functionality with AFX 8.0. There will be some examples with weldments and AFX library components.   The second part deals with leverage the power of the AFX Auto Udf functionality and gives an insight into the current development status for Creo 9.0.   You can watch the recording now here:  (view in My Videos)   Please feel free to ask your questions. 

As part of our B&W Webinar Week 2021, there is a session about " New and hidden functions in SMARTAnnotate". After a short general overview of the software we will especially present the following topics: Batch Process for creating a multi-language documentation New workflow of the ‚Flag’ functionality Integrating a multi-language drop-down list for parameter values Working with individual user profiles How the notification center works You can watch the recording now:  (view in My Videos) Please feel free to ask your questions. 

Hello forum,   I got an assembly here in the form of one *.asm and several *.prt files in one folder. I can view the assembly in Creo View. However, it seems that I cannot modify or create annotation sets. Also, it does not seem to be possible to export the assembly as *.PVZ from Creo View (to then create annotation sets in the PVZ file).   Or is there any other way to create and save annotation sets here?

Hello,   a tiny blog entry for setting up color definitions for bores and holes in EMX. It is quite simple.   Go to the EMX Options -> Technology Tab   You will find 3 columns: Hole Color, Face Color, 2nd Hole Color In the rows different cutout UDFs are listed. In this example I have chosen 2 different UDFS that are used to create holes for guide components guide_thread_bore and guide_thru_thread (1.) and one for the cut out of Locating ing slots locating_round_slot (2.)   Double click within a cell and a color dialog will open. For the guide UDFs if have choosen a RED color For the Locating UDFs if have chosen a GREEN color. With this setup every time guide_thread_bore and guide_thru_thread are used, these cutouts will be colored RED. Every time I use locating_round_slot these cutouts will be colored GREEN.   This is how it looks like within a mold base:     Thanks,   Thomas

I have a 3-axis Sherline cnc mill to which I've recently added a cnc rotary table.  I want to cut vertical cylindrical holes by positioning the work-piece using the X and Y axis and power rotating the table to cut the cylinders.  I I have to add the 4th axis stepper driver to my self-built controller, and teach myself how to do this; time, lots of time, but I have it. I can add the stuff the post needs for the 4th axis with Gpost. Question is simple. Is this possible?     john ferguson

I am using Creo Parametric 8.0 8.0.1.0How can apply the ansys simulation in drill bit.Here are the errors that I faced no

Hello,In Creo 4.0 M100, when i verify a family table it is success despite the fact that some components have disappeared due there parents been suppressed in the table.    I only spot the lack of components by chance, the verify function did not warn me. And they do not show as suppressed when viewing the instance, they just disappear. How can i fix Creo so in this example the verify will show "failed" or warn me in some other way?Thank you

Hello everyone,   I was wondering if any of you are using a notebook with the new i7-1165G7 and the Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96UES) and if it works with Creo 8.0 I know PTC doesn't have it in their offical support list, but my past PCs also all worked fine, despite not being "officially" supported.     Help would be much appreciated

I am using Creo Parametric 2.0 M250Requirement is to modify relation value in creo using Vb apiI am using RegenerateRelation ()api its giving following errorpfcExceptions::XToolkitGeneralError at pfcls.IpfcRelationOwner.RegenerateRelations() at customApp.modInit.changeDateFromRelation(IpfcModel iObjModel, String strToProcess)Here are the errors that I faced pfcExceptions::XToolkitGeneralError at pfcls.IpfcRelationOwner.RegenerateRelations() at customApp.modInit.changeDateFromRelation(IpfcModel iObjModel, String strToProcess)

Could anyone tell me why this script toggles caps lock on and off?      Send("{ALTDOWN}{ALTUP}tel")Sleep(800)Send("{ALTDOWN}{ALTUP}{RIGHT}{RIGHT}{RIGHT}{RIGHT}{DOWN}{ENTER}")Sleep(800)Send("rel{SHIFTDOWN}-{SHIFTUP}model{SHIFTDOWN}-{SHIFTUP}name{ENTER}{TAB}{TAB}{TAB}{SHIFTDOWN}{HOME}{SHIFTUP}{CTRLDOWN}c{CTRLUP}{TAB}{SPACE}")Sleep(800)Send("{SHIFTDOWN}{TAB}{SHIFTUP}{SPACE}")Sleep(800)Send("{CTRLDOWN}o{CTRLUP}")Sleep(800)Send("{TAB}{TAB}{TAB}{CTRLDOWN}v{CTRLUP}.drw")

Bonjour Lié à "Article - CS301880" et à la réponse "Rapporté à la R&D sous le nom SPR 7103515". https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS301880 Pourquoi conserver des variables qui ne sont plus utiles et qui restent attachées au modèle. Le plus important est que ces variables, si elles existent dans nos modèles, sont immuables même si leur utilité plus n'est prouvée. Comment tout cela va évoluer avec les révisions et les différents modules de PTC. Donnez aux administrateurs le choix de faire évoluer leurs modèles et fichiers existants à leur guise en fonction de leurs contraintes. D.DUBOST   

Hello Everyone,Thanks for helping me before, I have another problem which may need your assistance. I am trying to export drawing files to PDF using JAVA (Jlink) with CREO PARAMETRIC. The code works, but sometimes, specially while exporting drawings that have assemblies, the Export function throws a Exception XToolkitCommError. Code: PDFExportInstructions Mypdfexportinstructions = pfcExport.PDFExportInstructions_Create();PDFOptions Myoptions = PDFOptions.create(); PDFOption MyPdfOption_Color = pfcExport.PDFOption_Create();MyPdfOption_Color.SetOptionType(PDFOptionType.PDFOPT_COLOR_DEPTH);MyPdfOption_Color.SetOptionValue(pfcArgument.CreateIntArgValue(PDFColorDepth._PDF_CD_COLOR));Myoptions.append(MyPdfOption_Color);   PDFOption MyPdfOption_Layer = pfcExport.PDFOption_Create();MyPdfOption_Layer.SetOptionType(PDFOptionType.PDFOPT_LAYER_MODE);MyPdfOption_Layer.SetOptionValue(pfcArgument.CreateIntArgValue(PDFLayerMode._PDF_LAYERS_NONE));Myoptions.append(MyPdfOption_Layer);PDFOption MyPd

Hi,   I am trying to run example Asynchronous J-Link Application with CREO 7.0, there were some exceptions and error which I have resolved, but still it throws me this error while running the app. Error: Cannot initialize message system; index file apsmsg.ndx not found Exception: com.ptc.pfc.Implementation.pfcExceptions$XToolkitGeneralError   Can anyone help, thanks!Hamza

We have an old config file where blended_transparency is set to No. The current Creo default is "Independent". I have no justification for why it was originally set to No, but I'm sure there was a good reason at one time.    From what I can tell, blended_transparency affects the preselection highlighting. When you hover over with blended_transparency set to No, you get a crosshatch sort of highlighting. With blended_transparency set to Yes, you get a nicer looking shaded highlighting. I'm not sure how independent and yes are different.    Does anyone know the difference between the Yes and the Independent setting? Also, how do the options compare for performance? Does having blended_transparency set to No improve preselection highlighting in large assemblies?

I am using Creo Parametric 2.0 M250Situation: In a closed network, the firewall has open ports Server Manager Port: 7788 and Vendor Daemon Port: 7789. Question: The user has to wait at least 20 minutes for the ASM file of the fixture to be opened, so please help how to deal with it or possible solutions, thank you.

I am using Creo Parametric 2.0 M110业务场景：创建主模型第三层级模型球标测试发现简化表示视图中，ProBomballoonByComponentCreate创建球标返回状态为PRO_TK_NO_ERROR，但是视图中球标有的无法显示出来   ----------------- Business scenario: Create the third-level model sphere of the main model The test found that in the simplified representation view, ProBomballoonByComponentCreate created the ball mark and the return state was PRO_TK_NO_ERROR, but the ball mark in the view could not be displayed

Hi,in the help center it is not clear how to use REGEN TYPE in manufacturing.   ◦ Normal—Regenerate a part normally. ◦ Slow—Regenerate a part, and displays the part and tool path after regenerating each manufacturing feature. ◦ Step—Regenerate a part, waits for user input after regenerating, and displays each manufacturing feature. ◦ Supp Fail—Automatically suppress any features that fail upon regeneration, along with their children. ◦ Compute CL—Specify if you want the CL data to be recalculated at regeneration time.   Exactly how should they be used?Can you give me some examples?   Thanks

Hi All,   I'm playing with flexible component in otk.  I'm able to set as a flexible component in the case when the flexibility of the part was done by dimensions (ModelItemType.ITEM_DIMENSION).    Part of my code:  AssemblyItemInstructions ThisAsmInstr = wfcComponentFeat.AssemblyItemInstructions_Create(ItemOwner,ModelItemType.ITEM_DIMENSION, dim_id_array.get(i));   Question is: what is the proper syntax of ModelItemType argument, to get parameter?? There is written in "Creo Object TOOLKIT Java User's Guide 7.04.0" page 494:   (...)wfcComponentFeat.wfcComponentFeat.AssemblyItemInstructions_Create creates a new instance of the object wfcAssemblyItemInstruction that contains the instructions to define a variant item for a flexible component. Specify the model owner, item type, and item ID as input arguments of this method. The input arguments are:• ItemOwner— Specifies the model owner of the item or parameter.• ItemType— Specifies the item type. Th

Hello, If I change the model edge thickness in the pen table, the table edge thickness is changed too. How can I change the model edge thickness without changing the table edge thickness?   Thank you    

Hi All,   I'm trying to create a bulk item for my panel. It's a simple concept, where I specify 2 parameter with the type "length measure" to calculate the area of my panel. Problem is, parameter values always returns the value of zero in both parameter list and in the repeated region in the drawing. I tried searching for hours but no luck. Please ASSIST! I'm using Creo 7.0.0.0

Sometimes I like to animate flexible things that can't be done with kinematics (e.g. springs), or setup complicated simulations depending on a time parameter.  Setup a relation such as "value = value + 1", and the model will update with every regeneration.  Then save an image file after each update, and create a GIF (or other video file) with the results.  This is pretty easy to do if you only have a small number of frames, but for a large number, the lack of automation will become a problem.   I had initially thought I could automate this with a mapkey, but I hit a brick wall trying to save an image with a unique filename each time.  (I got as far as using relations to compose a properly formatted filename, getting a mapkey to copy the value, and paste into the filename field when saving the image... but turns out mapkeys are actually not capable of copy/paste operations on playback.)  I wound up creating a mapkey that calls a windows batch file, which wr

Hi, we have a problem with family tables (Windchill 12.0 and Creo 7)   two different things happens: 1. new part - draw some generic model - make family table - save file - upload- checkin 2. new part - draw some generic model - save file - make family table - upload- checkin   in case 1 in the folder we find 1 generic file and all instance files (if we add new children we get new instance files) in case 2 in the folder we find 1 generic file, no instances (if we add new children we get no instance files)   in both cases the instances are working and can be added to an assembly. How can we make get rid of the differences - which behavior is the correct one? do we need to worry about one of this behavior in terms of data loss? in cas 2 if we go to attributes we see all instances.