Creo+ and Creo Parametric

Ok this should be simple, problem I am working is way more complex...   I would like to use IF / conditional statements to revolve an equation driven curve that is utilizing a cylindrical coordinate system.  I CAN NOT get it to work.   Example: Create a coordinate system to revolve around Create a Datum / Curve / From Equation <dialog opens> Change to Cylindrical / Pick the Reference Coordinate / Equation <now in a relation editor> Eqns: z=0 theta = 360*t r=2*t   No problem, you get a linearly increase radius curve that starts at R=0 and grows to R=2 thru 360°   Now I would like to create a curve that starts at 0 goes to 180° increasing in radius from 0 to 1, then continue on at a constant radius of 1 from 180° to 360°.  I do believe the equation would be as simple as below, but, it does not work, just get a failed curve feature. z=0theta=360*tIF theta<180r=2*tELSEr=1ENDIF   Is this due to the sudden change in the curvature?.  &nbs

Hi,I wonder if there is a way to save the istances of an generic assembly in individual assembliesEx:I have an assembly with 5 instances. Every instance contain components that belongs to other generic.I would like to know if there is a way for these 5 instances to be saved into individula assemblies with no connection to the previous generic and also the subcomponents that are used in instances that belongs to other generic to be saved individual without any coection to the generic.In few words i'm not allowed to use anymore the instaces. All assemblies, parts are not allowed to have any instance or to be an instance of a generic.I'm asking this because I have around 300 generics with ~40 instances. In total if I'm going to break the family table will be a huge number >20.000 models.I found a toolkit program that is able to break the family table in separatly models but it's able to do just for level1 and not for subcomponents(level2)Any ideea how I ca break these femily tables bef

In this video tutorial, I am going to show you How to increase the speed of the visualization and animation of modeling while you are connected remotely from the Home Office. Used configuration option in the video: prehighlight nosave_instance_accelerator NONEshow_axes_by_view_scope all_sub_modelsblended_transparency yesorientation isometricclearance_triangulation nonehlr_for_quilts YESshow_axes_for_extr_arcs YESshow_geom_checks_on_creation YEStexture NOtransparency NOdisplay shadewithedgessave_clipped_view notangent_edge_display nofast_highlight yesshade_quality 1shade_surface_feat noshade_with NOcapped_clip noedge_display_quality lowdisplay_silhouette_edges nolods_enabled yeslods_value 0skip_small_surfaces yesfasthlr yesdisplay_images no    

I found few JavaScript examples, one shown below and it works fine on Windows HTA script (JavaScript).  VBA Set cAC = New CCpfcAsyncConnection ' VBA JavaScript // equivalant to the line above but in JavaScriptcAC = new ActiveXObject("pfcls.pfcAsyncConnection") // this line works fine But I can't find other equivalent statements in JavaScript like this:  VBA Set Mitem = New CMpfcModelItem JavaScript   Mitem = what? // don't know how to do this in JavaScript Also this example: VBA Dim type as EpfcFeatureTypetype = EpfcFeatureType.EpfcFEATTYPE_HOLE     JavaScript     what's the equivalent statement in javascript?   

I'm wondering if anyone has instructions on how to borrow a license with being able to return them early.  I'm looking at the PTC help site and there seems to be a couple of things that are needed but I was hoping someone had the setup in a step by step format. Thank you, Brian

Can anyone help me?  I'm trying to create a spiral as shown but I need it to carry on around the radius of the surface and then up to the horizontal surface while still maintaining a constant center to center distance on the spiral.

Hi everyone,   I am looking for help to learn how to make automation in design. I would like to create models that I can easily reuse, simply by modifying some parameters or options. For example a diameter or a length but also whether or not I want to activate this extrusion or that drilling.... etc. I already know I can automate parameters by using a simple excel sheet. I found this tutorial in video : Creo Parametric Excel Entegrasyonu - YouTube and also this one showing we even don't need to open Creo to modify the parameters (just excel) Video Link : 6428 Sadly I found nothing about how to create options on the design (extrusions, drilling, etc) Actually, only a video that shows it is possible on SolidWorks with KBEWorks. Automatisation de la conception d'un réceptacle avec KBEWorks 2015 - YouTube But KBEWorks seems to run only for Solidworks and I didn't find an equivalent for Creo 3.0.... Could you help me please ?   Thanks in advance for your help !

I've suffered long enough and finally decided to ask.  Is there a way to move the attachment for a chamfer dimension?  We use Angle X D to have separate dimensions for the angle and width but can't always get the dimensions to show up in the views we want them.  For example, if you have a chamfer on the edge of a cylinder, the dimensions will show up on the bottom side of one view, but we want it to be on the top of that view.  Using Edit Attachment doesn't do anything (it just stays active as if I didn't pick a new attachment point).  It's particularly annoying when we have a Detail view of a feature attached to the top side of the view but the chamfer dimensions show up on the bottom side of the view, well outside of the Detail view.  Even using Move to View it just says "Can not move the specified dimensions to the selected view."  Alternatively, say I want to show the chamfer dimensions in a top view but they're currently in the front view it does

Hi,   Through development, we are trying to apply inventor's bom tool to Creo. ProMdl's graphic information must be ready to display. If you don't have ProMdl's graphics information, you should use ProRasterFileWrite to prepare your graphics information. (Is there any other way?)ProRasterFileWrite has a lot of margin in image conversion, and it takes a lot of conversion time for each ProMdl. (I think it is fatal to the large assembly structure)     We need advice from those who have troubled or solved the PTC Community with the same problem as me. Please give me some clues on some good ways and ideas to display ProMdl's graphic elements in the Toolkit UI.   Thanks,   Warm Regards, SeonHo Cha.

I run a small product design business, focussing on many different sectors. We have a couple of licences of SolidWorks and Rhino, with various add ons. I subscribed to Creo in the spring this year, with ISDX, as we needed a more robust approach to certain modelling tasks that required using sub d type modelling (Freestyle in Creo, Power Surfacing in SolidWorks and TSplines in Rhino). Due to workload we have really on started to get into using Creo and already come up with what I consider to be a serious workflow killer.   it appears that Creo does not support multi body part modelling is a part environment?    I've read other forum posts on this but I don't think many actually understand the true implications of this. From our perspective, modelling in SolidWorks, Rhino, Fusion360 etc, multi body part modelling is a core workflow. From creating master models to working with complex patterns or even simple modelling procedures. Fact is, we cannot, efficiently, model some

Hello,   i would like to change a parameter with vbscript. So far I have already managed to call a model from Windchill and check it out afterwards. I can also call the value of the parameter to be changed. Unfortunately I can not change its value.   I hope there are some experts here who can help me with my problem.   Here is my current code that works:   Option Explicit '##################################################   Dim asynconnDim connDim sessionDim mdlname  'modelnameDim mdl   'Ipfc ModelDim server   'Ipfc ServerDim modelDesc  'Ipfc Model Descriptor   Set asynconn = CreateObject("pfcls.pfcAsyncConnection")Set conn = asynconn.Connect("", "", ".", 5)Set session = conn.session   mdlname = "test.prt" set server = session.GetActiveServer set modelDesc = CreateObject("pfcls.pfcModelDescriptor").CreateFromFileName(mdlname) session.openFile(modelDesc).activate() set mdl = session.Currentmodel  

We need to setup remote working from home due to Covid 19. The simplest solution is to use remote desktop connections, which allows us access to all the resourses avalible when we are in the office. However the fixed licenses will not work over the remote desktop connection. This needs to be allowed at least temporarily.   All the other solutions for using Creo outside of the office have significant draw backs compared with remote desktop.

I recently had help from IT to set up a remote desktop connection to my workstation. I was hoping that I could use this connection to troubleshoot manufacturing issues as they come up on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Unfortunately, Creo displays an "uncounted" license request error when I use it. I was told by IT that this may be because my workstation is set up to allow me the capability of opening multiple sessions of Creo when I am at work.Has anyone else had any luck with this sort of situation?Thanks

Hello EveryoneWe have Creo 6.0 license for learning purpose (not commercial usage). With this license , can't we use Creo 3.0 ? I am sure that our purpose is for learning and not for commercial purpose. Any point or explanation would be of great help.Thanks and RegardsKetan

Using Creo 5.Files exported as parasolid, STEP or IGES experience data loss, particularly features created using helical sweep. Tool maker is using NX8. Trying various schema options while exporting as parasolid reflect same issue. Any help in resolving the problem will be appreciated.

There are scenarios where our engineers need to see 3d representations of certain items that would NOT have a unit of EA for a WTPart BOM structure in Windchill. Examples: Putty (Units should be grams) Tape (Units should be inches) etc... I would prefer to not have engineers manually adding quantities/units in Windchill BOM structure. I would prefer that we use bulk items which automatically output the correct length/mass of an item into Windchill WTPart structure. I am trying to figure out if there is a way to combine bulk items WITH 3D models, where the bulk items measures the values from it's 3d version of the assembly. However, making it too difficult with relations using "fid_..." is not helpful either. If someone has any bright ideas, that would be really helpful!   Thanks!

I am using V5.0.2.0 and I can not add the "properties" selection to my RMB.   I am trying to pull up the properties of a dimension, I have gone to the customize tab to add "properties" to the RMB however it is greyed out. There are several other selections that I am having this problem with. Any help would be greatly appreciated    

I want to set more than one BC for the inlet of my object. For example: I say that I want to have a specified velocity, a specified pressure and specified volumetric flux for the inlet of a pipe. But I just can choose one of it. Is it possible to give more information for the flow simulation?

I used Pro-Cabling/Pro-Diagram for many years (10-12) with both Wildfire and the initial releases of CREO.  I am with a new company and trying to sell them on parametric harnessing (for many years they have used line entity drawings in Autocad and manually filled tables).  I have been running a trial of Schematics/Cabling and have eaten up much of the trial simply getting things functional.  I have zero references to use to prove this out, as my previous employers files were proprietary.   I have my connectors placed and bundles routed and split as necessary (pic below), but the out of box library is missing so many spools I cannot make the proper schematic. The schematic I want to do would be pretty basic.  I have placed my connectors using the connector groups but cannot find any reference for 2 node splices and cannot figure out how to change connector node from numeric to alpha (for 23 pin Deutsch HD).    If I had something to go from, I

Hi, We are developing a tool to configure and automate Creo models. Many customers use Windchill. Anyone with experience how to automate parameter changes, suppression, replace, etc. when the Creo models are located in Windchill workspace? Please share any experience you have.   Our problem today is that Windchill local cache is encrypted and we can make changes. Is it possible to store unencrypted Creo files from Windchill? Is it possible to decrypt them? Or do we simply need a Windchill integration as well? How would that work?

Many years ago, layers were used to control the visibility of 3D annotations. This changed with Creo 1.0 (if memory serves; was a few years ago now). You can still add 3D annotations to a layer, but hiding the layer no longer hides the annotation. Nowadays, you're supposed to "Remove from State", and use combined states to manage which annotations are displayed at any given time.   That's all well and good, but... Why are Hole Notes different? (These notes are created automatically when you create a hole with threading; to avoid them the user must uncheck a box every time.) There is no "Remove from State" option for these notes for some reason. And layers still work! Why the inconsistency? Anyone have tips to manage them?   I've joined a group that has just been ignoring these notes for many years, by turning off display of 3D annotations globally. But... there are going to be times when we want to some. As is, if you turn on annotation display in any of our assemblies, you c

I am extruding in assembly mode. Feature is created and also shown in model tree with no error. But it is not displayed/hidden..Kindly suggest me how to unhone.

Hi. I've installed Creo 6, and I made sure to check all the Toolkit boxes, including the VBA API. I have declared the system variable and registered the server, as shown in the VB User Guide. but when I try to select the Creo VBA library as a reference in Excel, it's not there. Anyone know what step I'm missing?

I need some help with Relations and sub-assemblies. I am really new to CREO parametric (3 months) and my company has 4.2 version. I do have an extensive experience with Inventor programming ilogic and visual basic so it has been hard to adapted to the lock of programming tools in CREO. Now moving forward and learning the new software I was able to create a frame assembly that will change in size once I change one driving parameter (Depth). No problems there. Next I need to create an assembly that will use the frame and I will be adding other components to the top assembly,  quantities for the new components will change also base in the depth. I want to keep the frame as its own assembly to keep drawings of of the frame assembly simple. I am having problems driving the depth of the sub-assembly from the Top assembly. Is it even possible? In inventor it was possible and easy. I been searching for tutorials but I haven't been able to find anything yet. If possible could you please ad

In some cases, you may not want Import Validation notifications when opening components in Creo Unite. For example, a model may have known issues, but you still want it in Creo for reference or for placements indicators.   Many users asked us for a way to toggle those notifications off (and on) after a model had been opened or imported. With Creo 6 or later, now you can.   With import validation notifications disabled, you don’t receive a report of failed validation in the Notification Center, or an indication of failed validation in the Model Tree. Here’s what you need to know to set your default to enable/disable these notifications:   To Enable or Disable Validation for Individual Components   If you want to disable or enable import validation notifications for individual components, right-click the component in the Model Tree and select Import Validation.    Image: Enabling import validation notifications for a component from the Model Tree   Not