Creo+ and Creo Parametric

We use Creo 4 with Windchill 11.   If I want to change the file of a CAD part or assembly do I need all the upstream assemblies open or in session? In the past we were told that by not doing this the connection to the file would "break" and our upstream models would either not open or open with the downstream part/assembly missing.   Example:  CAD_1.asm is used on CAD_2.asm. If I change the file name of CAD_1.asm (IE: CAD_11.asm) do I need to have CAD_2.asm open/ in session to keep the relationship or will Windchill push the updated file name the next time I open CAD_2.asm?

Chart tool replaces Graph tool starting with Creo Parametric 6.0 release. Chart tool has more options and provides more control over the chart settings. Chart-Tool can be used to view and customize different types of graphs. Once the graph is displayed, the graph can be changed for border colors, fonts, background colors, etc.  Continue reading...

In Creo Parametric 6.0, the Datum point feature is enhanced. A constraint option is added to the datum point feature to project a datum point, a vertex or a curve endpoint onto a planar surface,...... Continue reading  

My assembly has family table instances with varying lengths and quantities. When I create my drawing BOM it lists all the instances together in one row using the generic part number and combining the quantities. How do I list the instances and their respective quantities separately?    Also I have another part that is an instance in the assembly four times, the BOM lists the quantity as 4, which is correct, but it shows the generic part number.  How do I get the BOM to list the instance part number?

I have some existing parts and assemblies that I want to convert from Y-Up coordinate system to Z-Up  using a Mapkey.   Any suggestions?    

I've got a skeleton that I'd like to manually place in an assembly, is it possible?   Normal behavior: A true skeleton part assembles itself like you've selected "default" constraints and it shows up near the top of the model tree.    I'd like to assemble the skeleton in another position, for instance:  skel_cs   to  alternate_cs. Observation:  Once the skeleton is in the assembly I've tried to redefine the placement but the normal redefine menu pick isn't available.

Hi,   I am using EMX 12.0.0.0 when i am run the macro file it gives the error Can i use my own BOM format to run the macro..?? Is it possible to add the material in EMX Material Library & how..???     Please help.

I want to use creo simulation data in creo illustrate. any method to for that? any method to save simulation data files in format of .fra files or .xml?

Hi, I am using Creo 2.0 and I would like to know how hide cosmetic that not belong to the section. See the attachment.   Thanks!!      

We are about to switch from 5.0 to 6.0, during our software validation it was noticed that model tree settings will now be handled by the .ui file in place of the .cfg file.  In the following section of the help center:Fundamentals > Working with the Model > Model Tree > About the Model Tree Settings in the section "Resetting the Model Tree Settings" in speaks of "Administrator Model Tree Settings", but I cannot seem to find this in the program, where can these settings be set? At the end of the day, I want to be able to customize the default model tree settings that all users start with, in past versions we did this with the .cfg file. Ant thoughts?

Hello Everyone,   I am facing an issue, while saving .prt file into .stp file in creo M120 everything comes in surface .No solid I can see But the same .stp file while I open in catia V5 it comes correct.   Any setting or visualization issue which I need to set in creo.???? File attach below   Thanks    

I have one user who is consistently having issues with family table instances brought into their assembly. in most cases, the parts come in at the generic size and do not regen and update to their proper dimensions. I have set regenerate_read_only_objects to yes in the system config.pro. I have logged in with my non-admin account and added instances to an assembly and they all regen to the proper size.   What other setting could be causing the files to not regenerate?   Creo 4.0 m080 Windchill 11.0 m030 CPS08

When placing a constraint the part moves.  How can I stop this behavior?  Thanks.

Here's a short video that shows how to extrude a 3D curve or a surface edge in the space using Creo Parametric.     (view in My Videos)

I'm trying to update our sheet format to have values in a note that are driven from the part parameter.  The only way I've found to do this is having the parameter string in a table such as when setting up a title block.    For example, if I want the description from the part to show on the drawing in a spot other than the title block, I have to have the &description in a table and that would be driven by the Description in the part.  Can I do this without using a table?  When I use a note, it just reads the string name entered in the sheet format and doesn't change to any value that I assign in the part.

Anyone know of a point by point comparison of these two products?

Sounds like a silly question...I know there is a config option to control which models are saved with a drawing (always or modified only)... but I can't for the life of me remember if it is even possible to only save the drawing.   I've created an automation project with all model parameters externally controlled, and want users to be able to modify drawing templates and save them as new drawings, without saving the underlying configurable models.

We made it.  Went from Creo3 to Creo6 in the New Year.  Whilst doing view illustrations, I need to change from the FILE >  OPTIONS > SYSTEM APPEARANCE > SYSTEM COLORS > pick DARK to BLACK ON WHITE.  Then change back.  work some, change to BonW, change back, etc all day long.    HELP.  It seems that I spend sooo much time streaming the menus of FILE >  OPTIONS > SYSTEM APPEARANCE > SYSTEM COLORS > pick DARK to BLACK ON WHITE or vs-versa too often that there must be some toggle icon for on/off betwixt the two.  If not, why not.  Or can a keyboard on/off toggle do the same?    It's been a very long 2 weeks constantly toggling this long way.  I've been spoiled in other CAD systems with  functionality like that for years.  Just these past 3 years is different in CREO.    

Hello!!   I'm trying to create a UDF on weblink. A point of referenceitem is required when creating UDF. I want to include not only point but vertex (edge-start,end) and csys. Is there any way??   var session = pfcGetProESession();     var model = session.CurrentModel;     var selOptions = pfcCreate ("pfcSelectionOptions").Create ("point,edge_end,edge_start,csys");     selOptions.MaxNumSels = 1;     pointSel = session.Select(selOptions, void null).item(0);          if (pointSel.SelItem.Type != pfcCreate("pfcModelItemType").ITEM_POINT) {       //??? ★     }     var udfInstructions = pfcCreate("pfcUDFCustomCreateInstructions").Create("box");     

To All,Does anyone know what the config options are that control the default constraint types when assembling components? I have engineers who, when attempting to assemble say a flat washer to a surface, get a normal placement vs. parallel like would be expected. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.Thanks in advance,Buddy Hudson

Hello,Recently I wanted to create a connector parameters file for designating any-number-of-pins connectors faster. This is what my .con looks like for a 4pin connector:REF_DESCONNECTOR_4WMODEL_NAME 123456TYPECONNECTORNUM_OF_PINS4ATTACHED_TO_HARNESSTRUEENTRY_PORTBUNDLE_ENTRYROUND0TRUEThis one works as long as my model's name is 123456. But, if I have another 4way connector with a different model name it doen't work. Is there a way to fill the MODEL_NAME automatically based on the part you selected?Thanks in advance.Best Regards!

Hi, I have created a solid part and converted it to sheet metal part. It consists of 4 distinct pieces. I can unbend all of them but how to create the drawings of each flat piece?      best regards Piotr

I want to mill text in steel. The text is 30 "degrees" With the font3d (and all other 3d fonts) it gives a circle. But what I would like to have is a "tube" geometry, with inner and outer diameter. Of course I can add another feature but I would like to have it in the same sketch. See .png attached Enhancement request? Or am I missing something? It's for Creo 2.0 (with 4.0 coming up). Ruben

I have Googled extensively and have not found any references to any drawing symbols for use in specifying sheet metal operations. Creo has the symbols for indicating bend direction and angle, but things like bend relief, forms, puches or dies can only be defined by detailing. Does anyone know if their are standard or even examples of symbols used to indicate things like Relief types (Obround tangent, Square w/ depth, etc)? What about anything other than a note when a stamping operation uses a known form for something like a louver? (I would expect to have to put the part number of the form/die/punch into the symbol)?

I don't do to many drawings, when I do it's painful.   In this case another user built a drawing format that is unusable due to text sizes coming across incorrectly. As you can see when I start a new drawing most of the text comes across at the same size but not exclusively so.  The format for this title block looks fine.  I know for a fact that the text height changes when you begin a drawing based off the drawing format.  What would I need to do to get this under control?