Creo+ and Creo Parametric

Greetings,   I am now on Creo 6.0.   Using Repeat region/Column Rep for bom has never functioned as I thought it should since it was introduced a long time ago.   This where you have an assembly and have varying configurations. Like xxx-1, xxx-2, etc. There would be columns added to qty bom. In each qty you can use Repeat region/Column Rep to assign a model to each column and output its own qtys. The bom would section off each "-" (dash) number. You specifiy, no duplicates in Repeat region/attributes. It combines as attached. Works great. However...you can not show balloons. For discussion below let's consider this the "main" bom.   Our work around:   Do same as described above. Add -1 view. Add another bom. Show balloons for new bom on -1. Fix all rows to match main bom. Repeat for -2. Optional: Fix all rows of main bom.   Now if there is new design activity, add, subtracting items, this all runs into issues. In my case I unfixed the boms and repeate

Hi   I have Creo 4.0 installed on my system with toolkit and do have Visual Studio 2015.    I have one source code which is for Creo 3.0 and wanna do some minor change into it. but I don't want to install Creo 3.0 with toolkit and Visual Studio 2012.   In this case, is there some option to build dll from Creo 4.0 visual Studio 2015 which would work for Creo 3.0 installed at client side? I am sure that we are not having any API which is not supported by Creo 3.0 when we will build code on Creo 4.   Feel free to ask for any query. Thanks for your help in advance..!   Regards Ketan    

Hi, I have intall Creo4 M040 on Windows 7 but not working correctly when I change the windows. For activate another one I must select it on a bottom bar of S.O. There are any solution for to correct it. Thanks for your time, a greeting, Luca.

Hello,    I have been working on Autorouting using creo schematics and when it comes to routing in creo parametric the routing will always take place in Z-axis. But when we do for manual routing the entry ports will be considered as points even tho it is a coordinate system. So the routing will be done in any direction. So can we expect the same thing in Autorouting using schematic XML files? or Can we replace the coordinate system with points? Hope You got my question.   Thank you Amith Shetty

Is there a way to pull the forces in rigid elements in creo simulate?   I use rigid elements to create a stiff connection between points in my simulate models, at some point however I will need to design parts that provide that connection. Is there a way to see the forces carried by the rigid elements to properly size the connection I design?    

Hello everyone,  I would like to ask a question, as I was not capable of finding any answer anywhere.  In Creo Mechanism MDO, in order to extract reaction forces at joints of an assembly, is it possible to idealize the parts and use them in a dynamic analysis? By idealizing I mean creating dummy parts, containing only curves, points, planes and basic surfaces/geometry( with no mass)  in order to replicate the functionality of the joints only, not the entire geometry of the part. The reaction forces would then be used to run an FEA on the original geometry parts. This would help in complex or large assemblies, for example instead of having a slider in a slot, we would have a point sliding on a curve. Is applying forces to those idealized entities going to provide the reactions in the joints that are required?    Kind thanks

When I insert a large pdf into a drawing. I get the error "Failed to save an OLE object (Adobe Acrobat Document) inside the drawing. Consider inserting a smaller file. Can't save my drawing with the pdf image inserted into the drawing. I need to insert images into my drawing to represent schematics The files need to come from larger diagrams PDFs to get the small details to show. However, the size of the imported file does not have to be larger.    I was able to insert the a PDF object that was 40x40 when I used Windows 7 and using Windows 10 version 1607. When I switched to Windows 10 1809 or 1909 I am no longer able to save the drawing with the image in it. I get the error referenced above. The process for repeating the error is: 1. Open up the drawing contained in the zip file.2. insert the 40x40 pdf into the drawing.3. Save the drawing.4. Get the error. The image is not saved into the drawing. I have tried changing the registry settings suggest by   CS103788 Max

Hello,   I would like to change the edge colors of my transparent components to black.     is that possible? Is also possible to put a component transparent in some simplified reps as default? It's anoying every time I start up CREO, I need to change that in the components, that I need.  

We want to push the pro_mp_mass attribute into Windchill, however its not currently designated on any parts.   What I want to do is have modelcheck run on save but only check this parameter, then designate it if not already.   I have tried setting: MU_ENABLED = Y PARAMCHECK = Y (for save) and in the start file I have PRT_PARAMETER PRO_MP_MASS REAL EQ PDM   Is there something else I am missing?

When defining a section offset distance the dragger arrow is very helpful.  I often use it to quickly view a variety of sections through a part or assembly.   However, the dragger seems to jump in increments of about 0.032".  For smaller products this is far too large of an increment.  Is there any way to adjust the sensitivity of the dragger arrow?      

I posted this in the systems exploder but got no responses, so I thought I would try here.I am on Creo 2, build 030 and trying to get my color.map to load. I have the files color.map,color.dmt and appearance.dtmin the D:\cad\creo directory. My personal config.pro contains "pro_colormap_path D:\cad\creo".Upon opening Creo and looking at all options in the cofiguration editor I see two lines in order:pro_colormap_path $PRO_LOCAL_DRIVE\cad\creopro_colormap_path D:\cad\creoI believe the first line is the "corporate" config.pro and the second is my personal one. Also, $PRO_LOCAL is set to D:. Unfortunately, when I go into RENDER and look at My Appearance, I do NOT see my color.map/appearance.dmt colors. I have to manually load this file each session, which works just fine so I know the files are okay, they just won't load automatically. What am I doing wrong?thanks in advance...

When running ModelCheck on an assembly and the sub components, is it possible to check the related drawings or drawings with the same name to avoid having to separately run ModelCheck on the drawings for all of the sub components? Or some other way to check all of the drawings (in a Windchill workspace)?

Hi everybody. I'm working in C# with Creo4. I want to ask how I correct use a listener in Creo. My problem is that when I ask from my application to open some model in Creo, next I need feedback - model was opened. I decided to use model action listener. It's working, but after 5times, Creo frozen and stop working, I think that there is something what I do wrong. My simple code is attached, could somebody help me? It driving me mad... Thanks a lot. Radoslav

I want to create mapkey that would involve the operator picking a point on a drawing, but that point would be a different location from drawing to drawing. When recording this, does the mapkey look for an operator input after "clicking" on a point, or does it hard code the location that the point at which the click was made?

I'd like to minimize the number of lines in my Mapkey code... For example, today I have a line that selects "node12" (recorded cursor selection)                                    Select `main_dlg_cur` `PHTLeft.AssyTree` 1 `node12`;\ I know I can search the model tree but I wonder if there is a way I can just specify the Feature Name in the Tree... Like...                      Select `main_dlg_cur` `PHTLeft.AssyTree` 1 `FRONT`;\ I know that doesn't work but I wonder if there is a command that will let me do that.    Thanks

I like the way IFX works, but what is the right library to use? In the drop down menu I have:   mm mm-iso mm-HV mm-Fine inch inch-structural ANSI-ENGLISH ANSI-METRIC ISO JIS Holo-Krome   If I want to insert a hex socket head cap screw (ISO-4762) I can use both "mm-iso" or "ISO", the former looks "newer" but only lists down to M4 screws, the latter seems older (parts created with this still have legacy features) but at least it allows me to use down to M1.6 screws.   Is there a difference in the way IFX operates with regards to different library used? Is one library "better" than the other? Or should I just stick to "ISO" that has all the sizes I need?

Hi PTC community,   my designs employ a lot of M2 / M2.5 / M3 screws. Until now I designed screws, washers and nuts by myself, but using the Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX) seems to be way more convenient.   The IFX only allows to use DIN 912 (ISO 4762) M4+ screws and M3+ washers/nuts. I tried to add the according data to the dat file (Common Files\afx\parts\ifx_fastener_data\DIN912-10_9.dat), but this doesn't work. What is the proper way to extend the existing options?   Thanks in advance, Mike

Hello - I am using Creo 3.0 with Windchill 11.0.  I am looking to start using the included lite version of the Intelligent Fastener Extension.  I had a few questions:   1) How does Windchill handle the standard hardware library?  For example, if I create a screw using the library, what happens when I check it in to Windchill?  How does it work if another user creates the same screw and also tries to check it in?   2) Does anyone know why the DIN912 socket head cap screw option does not contain anything smaller than a M4 size?   3) I notice that the DIN912 option only creates one object in my workspace, but the ANSI-Metric will create a huge list of parts in my workspace even though I only used one screw in my assembly.  Why does the ANSI-Metric screws create family tables in the workspace, but DIN912 does not?   Thanks!

We have the full version and I have a fully custom library of fasteners. I am looking to 'add' the pem nuts to our catalog. To back up a bit, in our current offerings, I am using fields <BUW_NAME> & <BUW_SIZE>, I created a relation to combine these two fields under the parameter <DESCR>. This parameter is what we show on drawings/ BoM's.    So, I added/ created fields <BUW_NAME> & <BUW_SIZE> to a Pem Nut table and generated data under each column. What I am trying to do is get these table fields linked inside the models parameter table. The goal here is to insert a single instance (AC-M6-2) in to an assembly file, and the assy dwg (BoM's) would show: PART #      QTY.   DESCRIPTION AC-M6-2     1        PEM NUT, M6   The 'DESCRIPTION" column on the dwg table is linked to our model parameter <descr>. This is the relationship I am attempting to create by adding column

 As a designer, you will want to reorganize the structure of the Annotation Elements (AE) by easily moving an AE from its owner Annotation Feature (AF) to a different AF. In earlier releases of Creo Parametric, you must edit the Annotation Features to manage the owners of the various annotation elements in your design. Starting with Creo Parametric 6.0, using Move to another Feature, eliminates the need to edit Annotation Features...   Continue reading - https://wp.me/p8enkj-gQ

A not-quite-right user interface can be a real nuisance day after day. But, an interface that’s just right for Sally might be all wrong for Tomas. Achieving true “one-size-fits-all” status is probably impossible. That’s why the Creo Parametric model tree is customizable. After all, your software is kind of like that Journey song … you know … “Any way you want it, that’s the way you need it. Any way you want it.”   Here are some tips for getting the model tree just how you want it.   Pick Your Columns and Column Widths.   Do you need to see more parameters in the model tree? Or, do you need to minimize columns and expand the graphics area, so you have more room to work? No problem. Here’s how to do it.   At the top of the model tree, click Settings and select Tree Columns. Add/remove displayed columns. Customize the width of the model tree, as well as the width of the other columns, using the dialog window (shown below) or by dragging the column separators in the mo

Hello all,   I have Repeat Region Table, with rpt_qty columns of 6 different Models (Assemblies). There are few common & uncommon parts between all 6 models.The one which are repeated are displayed in the Repeat Region Table, but the rest are left blank.I want these blank cells filled with "-" (Dash) value.   I want to do this with using either Toolkit or Relations. Please suggest a solution.Thanks in advance. Regards,Pratik

Does anyone know how to remove GD&T Advisor from parts?  We used advisor for a little while and had nothing but issues with it and now we have parts out there that have GD&T applied with GD&T advisor and can not fix issues we are having.  Every time we try to open GD&T advisor on these parts we receive a fatal error and are unable to edit any GD&T this is a huge issue any help would be appreciated.

Should users still be adjusting their virtual memory or should they be using the windows system "automatically adjust" virtual memory settings? In the past, I always adjusted my virtual memory to 2X the RAM I had. I haven't done this with my latest computer and I have noticed occasionally the creo is "allocating" memory on my larger models.

Hi,     I've created a steel mast using a pattern of the inner tubes:   In the drawing I've dimensioned the first pattern like that:   &P343:3 * @D And it works perfectly:   But I also want dimensions to show up between the other Patterned tubes (1000mm, 1000mm, 1000mm, 1000mm). Maybe someone knows how I can create the other 4 dimensions ? It should automatically update, when the number of the pattern (5 times) changes.   Thanks a lot, Maik