Creo Parametric Tips

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

As promised, here is Post 1 in the new series of Creo tips from our expert product managers.   Each post includes about 15 minutes of video how-tos aimed at skilling up your CAD proficiency—whether you’ve just started using Creo or consider yourself an old pro.   So much for the ado. Let’s jump in!   1. Getting Granular: Copy Geometry from Multiple Components You can pass any type of geometric reference information and user-defined parameters to and from parts, skeleton models, and assemblies using the Copy Geometry feature. Normally, you can only copy geometry (like curves, surfaces, or datum planes) from a single source component.   However, in this tutorial, Creo Product Manager, Arnaud van de Veerdonk shows you how to manually copy geometry from multiple assembly components using a single shrink wrap feature.   Watch how to do it:     2. Simplify Your Mesh by Removing Small Features … Quickly and Easily   Simplifying a model by removing smal

PTC's Brian Thompson, DVP and GM CAD segment, just announced some extraordinary measures that the company is taking to help make Creo customers as productive as possible during the COVID-19 crisis.   You can now get: Extra help with accessing licenses when working remotely, so everybody can reach their software. Free online demos with our popular product managers. Free courses from PTC University for all users. And more Details here: https://www.ptc.com/en/cad-software-blog/business-continuity-thompson

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

Hello, Is there a config setting that controls where versioned file backups are saved using a relative file path?   Ideally, when I hit ctrl-S, a new file without a version number would be saved in the working directory, and the versioned file would be saved to ./archive. I'm always purging the versioned files to keep my working directory cleaned up, but then if I need them, they're already gone. If I could automatically keep them in an archive folder, that would help my workflow.

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Working with model-based definition (MBD)? Here are a few features that simplify the handling of child annotations, based on the status of their parent annotations. You can find them in Creo 6.0 and later. Take a look:   To Exclude Annotations Based on Parent Status   When a parent feature is no longer available, you can exclude child annotations from your design and graphics based on the parent feature’s status and detail option.   Suppression of parent feature using the mini toolbar as a trigger to exclude child annotations. Child annotations may be excluded when: The parent feature is being excluded by simplified representation or family table instance. The parent feature is being suppressed. The parent feature is being deleted. The parent section was deactivated, and its section hatching is also hidden. You can further configure what child annotations you want to exclude from the model. To do this, go to File > Prepare > Model Properties > Detail Options t

One of the benefits of additive manufacturing is that it lets you manufacture complex shapes that would otherwise prove difficult or impossible to produce with traditional processes. Imagine sending these models to be injection molded:But with additive manufacturing, lattice structures like these are easy to produce. And that’s good news for engineers and designers who want to create strong parts with a fraction of the weight of a solid piece. A lattice with thick walls and small cell sizes can save weight, but still withstand large forces. For other parts, a more “airy” lattice structure can offer just the right support without adding much weight.In short, lattice structures in the era of additive manufacturing offer powerful new design options for product developers.That’s why, in Creo 4.0, we introduced support for lattices. Now you can design, optimize, and validate these intricate structures, all from within your 3D CAD software.In this post, PTC product manager Jose Coronado expl

Applicable releases: Creo Parametric   description : A video demo in how to remove the outer and inner cut line paths on a cut line milling sequence using a helical scan type in Creo Parametric Unable to play video. Please try again later.(view in My Videos)

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

By adding the new options into the config.sup you can lock the  chosen severity level.The below image shows the result of adding the following two items to the config.sup:nmgr_failed warningnmgr_reference_changed error

Do you create or modify features in Creo? Now you can speed up your work by taking advantage of feature mini toolbars and dimension toolbars, available in Creo 6.0 and later. You'll find these toolbars for features frequently used with part and sheet metal design. Here's everything you need to know to use them.   To Open  Feature Mini Toolbar in Creo   To reach a feature mini toolbar, simply click in the graphics area of your Creo screen.  A mini toolbar appears providing you with quick access to relevant options for your feature. Right-click in the graphics area to open the mini toolbar AND a shortcut menu.   Image: Feature mini toolbar and shortcut menu Note that in addition to the feature mini toolbar, there are also dimension toolbars that allow you to access some commands/options that were previously available only via the shortcut menu for the dimension.   Bonus: Tabs That Reveal More   If you’re in a newer version of Creo, you’ll see that tabs

I'm creating this blog to be the central home page for anyone interested in trying out the new functionality in Creo 4.0 to support Model Based Definition (MBD). Below will be links to other blog posts on specific detailed topics under the general heading of MBD. I'm interested in getting your feedback on all the new stuff, but I also want to try to do this in a somewhat organized fashion. So, you can think of this blog as the top node of a tree that will have a number of branches below it for the various MBD related topics. At the moment, I only have some general   Model Based Design What New MBD: Datum Feature Symbols MBD: Dimensions MBD: Datum Targets MBD: Geometric Tolerances (GTOL) MBD: Standalone Annotations vs. Annotation Features 2D Detailing / MBD: New Text and Symbol Fonts Newly added! Standards-Based Syntax Checking for Annotations

I'm creating this blog to be the central home page for anyone interested in trying out the new functionality in Creo 4.0 related to 2D Detailing (drawing mode). Below will be links to other blog posts on specific detailed topics under the general heading of 2D Detailing. I'm interested in getting your feedback on all the new stuff, but I also want to try to do this in a somewhat organized fashion. So, you can think of this blog as the top node of a tree that will have a number of branches below it for the various 2D Detailing related topics.   2D Detailing:  Datum Feature Symbols 2D Detailing:  Datum Targets 2D Detailing:  Geometric Tolerances (GTOL) 2D Detailing:  Dimensions 2D Detailing:  Embed Images in Drawings 2D Detailing:  Replace Model of Drawing View 2D Detailing:  Non-Linear Cross Hatching Styles 2D Detailing / MBD: New Text and Symbol Fonts   Newly added! Standards-Based Syntax Checking for Annotations

I'm creating this blog to be the central home page for anyone interested in trying out the new functionality in Creo 4.0 Sneak Peek relating to Flexible Modeling in Sheet Metal and regular part mode. Below will be links to my other blog posts on specific detailed topics under the mentioned theme. I will update the links as I post more information. Ideally you might want to reply to this post so that we can keep the threads linked.   Thanks and best regards…Martin     FMX: Video - Exposure of Flexible Modeling tools in Sheet Metal FMX: Video - New Sheet Metal specific Flexible Modeling tools to modify Sheet Metal Design Objects

Check out the awesome new Mirror Component command in the Component group. Try mirroring a sub-assembly and make sure you check the “Perform symmetry analysis” option so potential symmetrical components will be reused and potentially adjust the mirror action by selecting from the following options:Mirror GeometryReuseReuse Mirror TwinExcludeWatch the movie to see an example of mirroring a sub-assembly.

As you all know Pro/Diagram is being superseded by Creo Schematics.  In Creo 4.0 we are restricting access to Pro/Diagram via a hidden configuration option and in Creo 5.0 we will officially retire Pro/Diagram turning it off completely.   To turn Pro/Diagram back on you need to add enable_obsolete_modes True to your configuration file and start Creo.

Thanks to David, Steve, Jim and Wayne for the attachments (attached here) and very quick responses.Stefan

LiveWorx and PTC/User are now offering an entire day focused on Creo and Windchill content with the addition of CAD & PLM Technical Day on Monday, June 10. This is an additional 25 breakout sessions with all of the Creo and Windchill tips, tricks and insights necessary to get the most out of your PTC Products. Here’s what you need to know:   You can take a look at what to expect for sessions here CAD & PLM Technical Day is included with your purchase of an All Access or DeluX Pass Explorer Pass holders can add it on for an additional cost of $250 until March 27 and $350 through June 13 If you are already registered it is not too late to add this to your registration: Log In to your account Enter username and password Select “Registration” Scroll down and click “Purchase Additional Event Offerings” and add the CAD & PLM Technical Day to your account   Seats are filling fast for this dedicated content, don’t miss out on learning from some of our Creo and W

You probably know that Creo 6.0 became available recently. You can see an overview of what’s in the release here. Among the new capabilities, we’ve added homogenization for those simulating lattice structures. Arun Chavan from our development team offers this closer look at how homogenization works, why it matters, and the data behind the solution.     What Is Homogenization? Homogenization is a process of extracting effective material properties from a heterogeneous material and then viewing it as a continuum on the macroscopic level with the extracted properties ascribed to it.    Homogenization has many important and practical applications in material sciences, particularly where repeating lattice structures (and composites) are used.  That’s because computations of models with many lattices often prove difficult, time-consuming, and error prone. With homogenization, you have an effective approach for describing the overall behaviour of large lattice structu

Join us on April 23, at 10:00AM ET or 4:00PM ET for PTC’s Virtual Conference The Renaissance of CAD: What's New, What's Now & What You Can Do With It. You’ll stay ahead of the latest advances in product design such as:   Generative design Real-time simulation as a normal part of your job Design for additive manufacturing Easier collaboration with augmented reality Building smart connected products This virtual event includes expert presentations, demonstrations, and plenty of resources that you can use now to make your job easier.   Save your seat today!

Hi folks - in this short tutorial you can learn: How to prepare data in Creo Parametric and how to modify it with Creo Illustrate. All these simple steps will help you to prepare a great model for Augment reality and use it in Vuforia View:

Attached to this blog post is a short presentation on the new enhancements to Datum Feature Symbols (aka Datum Tags) in Creo 4.0 in Drawing mode.Any questions or feedback you have related to Datum Feature Symbols should be provided as comments to the blog post.That will be the easiest way for me to keep track of the comments and also be able to provide timely responses to your questions. If you follow this post, you can be notified of those comments as well and be able to learn from what others are asking. I may also periodically update this post to add some new details or information related to Datum Feature Symbols.Also, don't forget to follow the main blog post for 2D Detailing - which will have links to other 2D Detailing-related content 2D Detailing Home: Start Here!

You can now make it easier to page through various combination states by creating hyperlinks on notes. In other words, you can create a note annotation for your model that contains a hyperlink to a combination state. Clicking the hyperlink sets the drawing view to the certain state.In this post, a PTC expert explains how to add a hyperlink to a combination state.A note annotation can contain a hyperlink to a combination state. Select an annotation and click Format > Hyperlink to open the Edit Hyperlink dialog box. In the Type the URL or internal link box you can see a list of all of the combination states in the model.The Edit Hyperlink dialog box shows a list of all of the combination states in the model.Select the combination state that you want and click OK. Then, when you click on the note, the view switches to the designated combination state, like the one shown below.Clicking the Mbd0_Default hyperlink on the earlier image opens the combination state in this image.This functio

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