Creo+ and Creo Parametric

In the past, I've imported pcba files (emp, emn) from our electrical engineers to create creo assemblies of the pcba.  If I wanted to create a part which represented the pcba, is there an easy way to achieve this?  The only way I can think of is by use of a shrinkwrap, or exporting the assembly file to a neutral format and then try and import it to a part file.  Seems like that's may not be the best method.    If I try to import the emp/emn file into a part file (rather than an assembly), all the pcba components import into the part file at the part's co-ordinate system, essentially stacking all the components on top of each other.  My memory may be failing, but I seem to remember a way of doing this which was a bit more simple to perform.  Forgive me if this is answered elsewhere, but I haven't found much on the web or in the forums.  

Ok - I am going to ask a really dumb question about Component Interfaces.   I have noticed that if you define MULTIPLE Component Interfaces with the SAME Reference Types (e.g. Axis and Surface References) defined in a model.... Creo can be too greedy/generic in their presentation as options.   So.... When you go to place a component using an Interface-To-Interface Type....  Creo will automatically include ALL of the possible Component Interfaces (even if they are a different name?!?).... This seems to be dependent on the Reference Types defined vs just the Component Interface Names?     Is this really how this works.    Or am I not seeing / overlooking something.   I would have thought -- Assemble BOLT_AXIS in One Part would automagically only be constrained to the SAME Component Interface NAME in the target Assembly?  But this appears to not be the case - or is there another way to make that happen.  There appears to be no way to

Dear community,   we are connecting our PCs over cisco anyconnect to the licence-server of our university. After starting Creo7 in the virtual machine of parallels with windows10 following notes come up before Creo closes directly: "Licence request failed for future", "AFX could not load", "IFX could not load".   I tried to start Creo with a cisco-vpn-connection to the licence server on: the main machine (macOS), on the virtual machine (win10) and with a connection on both machines. Same result with all options.   Is there somebody who can help in that case?

Can I make a simple to implement suggestion (and it is simple) relating to application icons? Currently when you install Creo the icons for all versions are identical (so the Creo 5 icon is the same as Creo 6 etc). If you have multiple versions installed this can - and does - lead to simple errors opening the wrong version and occasionally results in files being updated to the new version. A very simple solution - which SolidWorks and other use - is to add the version to the Icon. So rather than just a simple box with a blue box, have a box with 6 in it, or 5 -you get the idea. Maybe even change the colours as well? Or just change the icons between versions. Anything is better than the current confusion.

Hi, I'm trying to make parts that have imperial units when my default units are metric.  how can I enter imperial units straight into the dimension tool?   thanks!

Hello all, I recently switched company's and in doing so I am learning Creo now.  I have used Inventor for many years before this.  I like a lot about the software and still have a few frustrations with the limitations that it has as well from what I am use to.  Which brings me to my question is there a way to set up the drawing template or a setting in the software so that my start our as fraction dimensions rather than decimal dimensions?  We use fractions for everything but machined parts.  So if gets a little frustrating to have to remember to highlight all the dimensions and turn them into fractions after I am done.  Thank you for the help.

Dear All,   Currently I am validating PMI of part files of a small assembly. During the validation I am running into a PMI error regarding an driving annotation of an extruded cut. The issue is that this extruded cut is downwards, and that the annotation therefore references to the top of the extruded cut (so above the actual feature that should be annotated). In the validation step this is not acceptable (as the annotation should directly refer to the feature and not to a plane above the feature).   I was thinking for some solutions for this and the only three things that came to mind were: 1. Change the attachment point of the annotation 2. Place a sketch over the specific feature surface and annotate this 3. Place the extruded cut sketch x mm lower and direct the extruded cut upwards (instead of downwards like it is now). However both solution 2 and 3 are more of a hack job than practical solutions.. Therefore I was wondering if solution 1. (changing the attachment point)

How do I create a centre line in Creo drawing for eg. a wheel-rim? This sounds ridiculous but I cant both snap to the heart of the circle and a the heart of one of the 3 holes, see drawing. It always snaps towards the edge of the second circle (why would you ever want to do that anyway..). Any help would be appreciated.  

Was looking for direction on best practices for piping and obtaining the weight. Creo 4.0.m130+ config.pro option piping_material_source   weight_length or material_dir   For weight_length there is a PTC Article - CS56730 The following formula is used to convert the Weight/Length parameter to a density: Density=WT_LEN/AREA AREA=pi /4 * [OD^2-(OD-2*WALL_THICKNESS)^2] I am favoring the use of the material_dir but wanted feedback on practices in place in the community; pros and cons.   Thanks, Ted      

Is there an easy way of exporting only visible parts from an assembly? I received an assembly with a lot of subassemblies with a lot of subassemblies with some hidden parts. I will take me a lot of time to find every hidden part in every sub-sub-subassembly and exclude them individually in the STEP export dialog.

Hello,   I need to add an entry into my drawing format that reads RELEASED if my drawing state is released and NOT RELEASED if the state is anything other than released.   I know I can use the &PDMRL parameter to report the current state, but how do I combine this with an IF statement to display RELEASED or NOT RELEASED?   Thanks, Matt

is Creo 3.0 compatible with Windows 10 build 10061?

Hi, we using creo 2.0(M250) on a windows 10.   our hardware spec was below thatgraphic : NVIDIA QUADRO M4000RAM : 32 GB--------------------------- creo was good working on before upgrade a windows 10.but after upgrade performance is down.   for example,3D model rotate reaction was very slowly.3D model ZOOM reaction was very slowly.   we are using compatibility "Disable display scaling on high DPI settings" in creo properties.and we deinstall graphic card and reinstall recently version.   but creo2.0 still looks down performance.   someone have same issue in windows 10?just one solution is that upgrade above a creo 3.0 M140 ?   thanks   Warm Regards,SeonHo Cha

When placing dimensions on our drawings, Creo 4.0 wants to create dimensions to lines which are not visible (because they are at the back side of a part).   It's highly irritating...is there a Drawing Option or Configuration Option that will tell Creo that it may only create dimensions to lines which are visible in a view?

I am using the param_relations.txt file to create parameters in the newly created parts.   ex:  'DESCRIPTION = BUW_SIZE + ", " + DESC_NAME + ", " + BUW_TYPE'   Question: Where are the parameters being pulled from?  The parts associated *.dat file?   I am trying to extract the 'P' (Thread Pitch) value from the data file, but I am getting an error.  It seems like I can extract the other values from .dat file, but not the 'P' value.   The end result I'm trying to get to is a Description parameter that reads something like: 'M12 X 1.75 X 60 LG,' etc.  The 1.75 being the value I can't get.   Thanks for any assistance.          

Have a look at the new functionality of IFX here:

I am using Creo Parametric - Release 4.0 (connected) 4.0 M060I am trying to update BOM relations for repeat region cells. I have entered the code into the relations editor.IF asm_mbr_part_number == "3-000010900" QTY = "REF"ELSE QTY = rpt_qtyENDIF The issue comes up when I try to double click the cell to get to the "Report Symbol" popup. It gives me the "Text Style" popup instead. How do I get the "Report Symbol"?Here are the errors that I faced N/A

Is it possible to define parameters that report the three maximum dimensions of a part and then have them listed in a dedicated column in the assembly drawing table?   Ty, Matteo.

hi every one .i need some help .i need heidenhain postprocessor  for 4 axis ..if any body have pls share with me.i shall be very thankfull.

This is going to be a rather long post, so I’m going to start with the questions I have. Then I’ll get into the issues.   Questions: Are stroked fonts machine readable? It was stated to me by one of my compatriots, that for MBE the stroked fonts were not machine readable for downstream applications. I’m beginning to doubt this because I can export a pdf with Stroked and Searchable text. Also if you look at the stroked_symbol_asme.src file you see that each character has code numbers associated with it. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe codes are only required for special fonts, all the standard keyboard characters don’t have codes. When trying to convert an existing drawing to true type fonts, I can get all the symbols to update to the new font by modifying the parts and assembly files, except for the plus minus symbol. Does anyone have a method to update this symbol on an existing drawing? The strange thing is, If you create a new drawing, then this symbol displays in th

Dear Forum , I'm a french teacher an I used to use CREO 5.0.3.0. I built a course about fastener design and calculs and I would like to show to students the link between calculus ans simulation , for introduce parameters to the students , I've chosen to use a simple model , 2 parts joined with a blot  When I perform a simulation with a axial force I find the same results as the calculation (I've join the PDF in french )    Now I want to perform a simulation with a tangential force ,    And now It's more complexe,  I Anchor the pink part , I apply a tangentiel force (500 N) on the yellow part .  This is  bolt définition with a preload of 8000 N        I define a interface with a infinite friction and a friction indicator at 0.5      the analyse settings    and here are all the results    Result analyse : to do simple , the preload is 8000 and the indicator is 0,5 , in theory the max tang

Hello Everybody,   is there currently a known major issue with Creo Parametric Student Edition 4.0 ? The symptom ist, Creo starts but after the first click it freezes and after next click it crashes. (no matter where you click). This happens currently on many private PC's of my students since Friday and since today even two of my PC's are effected.  I also have the educational version installed on one of my computers and this version runs fine. Operating System Win10 20H2, all updates. Tried new installation, cleared the cache, nothing helps...   I dont know how to run the next lecture with this problem.   Any advice? Thanks in Advance   Best Regards Markus

Why do I have to press ctrl+a to start working in a part or drawing?  Currently in creo 4.

During Creo 5 install missing JRE selection under Options on a new PC.  Help!    

We need to make a single plane for both the finished dimensions and the machining dimensions, before surface treatment. How can we automatically add a machining value to a dimension? The idea would be to display both the finished dimension and the machining dimension.