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Hello,   I have an old License, perpetual, for Wildfire 5.0.  We no longer actively use Pro Engineer but would like to re-activate this license for viewing of legacy designs.  Machines in service occasionally need to be viewed for various reasons.  We own this license, so as far as I see it we should be able to use it.  I understand we cannot upgrade or do anything fancy with it.  But for opening and viewing existing documents, a license we already paid for should work.  I have edited the license file (which I kept from way back when), to update the MACC Address of the license server machine.  But each attempt to install and run the license server gives me this error:(ptc_d) Invalid license key (inconsistent authentication code)   Attempts to look this error up online take me to a Knowledge Base that I cannot access without updating my maintenance, which I find to be just unacceptable.   Any thoughts on how I can get my existing, bought

I would like to start a discussion on the best practices for the library parts creation. can you share your best modeling practices? I have the following question: 1. how do you make the best use of the family tables? 2. Simplified representation or combined states for library components? Making a light weight representation 3. are you using interchange assy? 4. Shrinkwraps in family table? 5. ECAD library components? we do a lot of Mentor imports. ecad_hint.map is good, but there are LIMITATIONS!   Very much appreciated! Dmitry      

I'm using the component ID in relations and not the session ID because I'm replacing family table members as I posted yesterday. But now I have a new problem. Using component ID in relations works great until the part is suppressed. The 2 files below shows that it is working when the part isn't suppressed and that the relations have an error when the part is suppressed.   How do I prevent this from happening? Apparently the "if exists" doesn't work to determine if the is suppressed or not. And I can't find a way to determine if the part is suppressed.   Anybody have any suggestions?   Thanks, Steve 

No humble brag here.  Show us what you're working on or have done in the past.  Impress us! Who's got the biggest assembly?? Who has the most complex part?? Let's see it...

Just started using Creo 4 and previously when setting sequence parameters if there were options to choose from and you pressed F4 it would open the drop down box without having to press the down arrow at the option and then you could select the correct option. Is there a way to do that in Creo 4?     

I'm having trouble getting a fairly simple assembly to move correctly. I have an actuator connecting to a plate and the plate is connected to 2 hinges. I can get the assembly to move correctly with cntrl+alt+left click right after assembling it (I get the "Model is disconnected" error though and can't figure that out). It moves fine until I edit the geometry of the plate part, then cntrl+alt+left click stops working and the assembly doesn't move at all.    What am I doing wrong here? The plate is assembled to the actuator with a pin constraint, Set 2 is a planar constraint to the first hing, Set 3 is planar constraint to the second hinge, then Set 4 is a general constraint aligning the plate screw holes to the first hinges screw holes. The motion works as expected while still in the Assembly placement edit, but once I click the green check-mark the model does not move anymore. 

I have an assembly that includes a Gear Pair connection defined in the Mechanism Application.  The models of the gear components themselves are adjustable based on a few input parameters like tooth count, and module etc.   However, if I change the tooth count of either of the gears, I have to manually re-input the new gear ratio in the assembly model.  I'm looking for a way to relate the gear ratio in the assembly to these same component parameters, but I cannot find the name of the variable to use for this gear ratio.   How do I find the names of the dimension/parameters in a GearPair connection?   Thank you,

Hello all, I am putting together a post processor and want to add a G90 whenever a workoffset is called. I assume it is a FIL routine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.ThanksJosh

Has anyone else ran into the problem of telling a 6 from a 9 in an annotated model?   See the image below.  If so what are you doing about it?   This has come up a few times with basic dimensions (our rule is any annotation dimension should have a tolerance unless it's basic so when you have a tolerance that helps correctly orient the text).  This is only a human readability issue but with MBD there are still plenty of times a human needs to view the annotated model.  Obviously measuring the model will answer the question.

For an example, I have a family table of angle parts. The cross section (size) of the angle can change based on the value of a parameter that defines the cross section. The length can also change which is driven by relations in the assembly.    If I have an assembly with 3 total angles in it, (1) of angle 1 and (2) of angle 2. The relations in the assembly might look like this: for angle 1:  length:2=d2*3 for angle 2:  length:4=d10   The problem is, if I replace one of the angle 2 parts with an angle 3 part, the length:4=d10 relation changes to length:6=d10. Because there is still one of the angle 2 part in the assembly, I don't want the session id to change in the relation. I want the length:4=d10 to stay length:4=d10 and not change to length:6=d10   Does anybody have a solution so the session id doesn't change when replacing parts if the original part still exists in the assembly.   Thanks for any help. Steve

I'd like to add a group into family table, but Creo always reminded me "No group found".How can I do it ?

My company has a drafting standard that requires the dimension displays to be in decimal format. The parts are relationally driven. On occasion there is a part that we need to outsource, and the vendor requires shaft lengths to the nearest 1/16".  So is there a to keep the decimal display, but way to round the nearest .0625"?

I have a drawing with imported parts, I want to hid those imported part lines but when I click YES to "hidden line removal for quilts", it freezes creo. 

Hello,   I'm working on small idea to export the assembly drawing into one Set of pdfs. So to export, using JLink, there is the option:  PDFOPT_LAUNCH_VIEWER, boolean False But the JLink / Export Instructions is ignoring this feature without any Message? Are there any ideas? System: Creo 4 / M040 / Win 10 / HP Zbook   Edit: Forget to mention the problem.All other options are working.After adding the Option PDFOPT_LAUNCH_VIEWER, False the other options are also ignored.   The Code in detail: public void exportDrawingAsPdf (Drawing drawing) { String path = "C:\\JavaProjects\\Java201"; log.info("Speicherpfad PDF: " + path); try { String filename = drawing.GetFullName().toString() + ".pdf"; PDFExportInstructions instructions = PDFExportInstructions_Create(); instructions.SetFilePath(path); // All options are stored in this container PDFOptions optionsContainer = PDFOptions.create(); log.info("PDF optionsContainer created"); // Create now the single options PDF

Hello,   I'm looking for a recommendation on how to create the blend that goes between these sections? The general blend and swept blend features haven't been working for me as I'd expected. Section two is a chain of 4 sketches that use the prismatic feature facades as references to construct each of the four arcs. Section 1 and 3 are a circle and planar square, respectively. What would you recommend for this type of operation?   

For current functionality, the max wire number for cable is 12. In project design, the wire number in one cable may be 16, 18, 20 or 24. Some modules, for example cabling, mold and etc, there is no any enhancement for them during Cocreate 16.0, Creo Elements/Direct 17.0 to 18.1

Hi ... CREO4 user ..... trying to create a half shear button in sheetmetal part ... what is easiest/best way?

Dear All, I was hoping you could help me with something that has me tearing my hair out. On Creo 5, I am having trouble exporting drawings to DWG. On the left, is what the Creo drawing shows, and on the left, what loads up in DWG Trueview.   Does it have anything to do with the setting below?: Does anyone know what's going on? Thanks for reading! Ivan

Sometimes the Mini Toolbar pops up over the top of something I need to see... Is there a way to control the location or push it out of the way somehow? It's probably easy and I just haven't figured it out yet...   Thanks

On this example image from a .drw : Use this function : c.note_list(get_expanded=True) I can read the title, e.g. "Sheet Metal . . .", "M1", "M2" but not the table contents, e.g. "+-0.05","+-0.10", etc.    What I have read is like this:  . . . snip . . . }, {"name": "Note_171","encoded": false,"value_expanded": "Sheet Metal\nCut Feature\nOf Size"}, {"name": "Note_172","encoded": false,"value_expanded": "Sheet Metal\nForm To Form"}, {"name": "Note_173","encoded": false,"value_expanded": "Die Cast"}, {"name": "Note_174","encoded": false,"value_expanded": "Plastic"}, {"name": "Note_175","encoded": false,"value_expanded": "Warpage for\nSheet Metal"}, {"name": "Note_176", . . . snip . . .      

i know many of u need this powerful utility... i m very used to this app cause of its simple and swift work. With this software you can also purge Pro/E files to keep only latest versions and can even rename the recent ver. Just select the root folder ans all subfolders will be cleaned.this little program should come along or add this feature in Creo to lessen the hassle of users to manage huge number of files and disk space.

Hello I want to arrange part sequence(ex:index) of  BOM Like suppose I want CUTPLATE_1 ON  "S.NO 1",how we can reorder it.      

I'm conducting this webinar at noon Chicago time today in an effort to encourage folks to assist.   I have Solidworks & Creo file added to the website for you to download and manipulate then print if you wish.  https://design-engine.com/webinar-crisis-spurs-innovation/   RSVP is on the link.     Bart Brejcha design-engine.com

Hello!   Is it possible to import a curve from another part?I found the CreateImportFeat method, but as I understand it, it imports the entire part as a feature.   Thanks in advance.Yours faithfully!

Throughout April and May 2020, we rolled out a series of posts here on the Creo Community to help enhance your CAD skills 15 minutes at a time.   Visit this Creo Tips below for posts packed with new video tips and demos from our product experts. You’ll find step-saving guidance on topics such as mastering complicated rounds, embossing text on cylindrical surfaces, using sketch regions, and more.   Post 1 Copy geometry from multiple assembly components in a single feature. Quickly defeature a model to prepare for simulation. Creating advanced rounds. Adding rounds Post 2  Prevent drag and drop restructuring from the Model Tree. Bookmark an AR experience on your mobile device. Emboss text on a cylindrical surface.   Post 3  Create external feature references without depending on a source model. Place standard profile configurations in an assembly using AFX. More efficiently work with annotation elements in annotation features. Post 4 Use Shrink