Model Based Definition

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Question from Akash:  How do we export all the combination states to a 3d PDF?  I am able to export only one combination state at a time.  Is there a solution for this?

Answer:  OOTB, we cannot export a formatted 3D PDF.  Anark and/or Theorem have a solution for this.  https://www.theorem.com/publish/creo-to-3dpdf.

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Question from Alexander:  How does Creo handle family tables (BOM data) regarding MDB?

Answer:  The models are typical 3D models (part or assemblies).

Question from Alexander:  Thanks for the explanation about the "family data" topic.  However, can I make the family table somehow visible, resp., can it be added to a combined view so that it is readable for anyone?

Answer:   This can be done thru a 3rd party tool.

Question from Alexander:  Why doesn't Creo properly scale my annotations when I switch the display resolution?  Some of my GTols, which I have added to one of my combined views (on a 4K screen) have just disappeared from the view and are not visible anymore (on a FHD screen) although they still exist in the model tree.

Answer:  Please log a Tech Support case as we have never seen this issue of items disappearing.

Question from Alexander:  Is it possible to import the "MDB" start part parameters into an existing  legacy PRT/ASM?

Answer:  Importing MDB start part info can be done through a toolkit app (CadActive or Smart Assembly).

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Question from Anonymous:  How does inspection by 3D scanner work?  What information does quality assurance group use to create scanning inspection program?  Can you explain?

Answer:  This is the QIF format and Capvidia has a tool to do that.

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Question from Charles:  Can we add a watermark for rev on all views when printed so printed views have a rev record?

Answer:  Windchill does support watermarks.

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Question from Christopher:  Has PTC tried importing their AP242 step files into any other pieces of software successfully?  If so, which one?

Answer:  You can import a Creo STEP AP242 file into Creo but it does not contain combination states.  Is that what you're referring to?

Question from Christopher:   I am referring to the Step file being imported into other inspection packages that run the CMMs (GOM, Zeiss, Kalypso, etc.)

Answer:  If those tools fully support STEP 242, then it should work.

Question from Christopher:   My personal experience is that PMI in the AP242 gets dropped in translation.  Fr instance, Creo splits cylinders into 2 surfaces.  Other software inspection packages don't understand that 2 clam shells are a hole and the whole philosophy of "machine readable" breaks down because it doesn't import into the inspection correctly.  Is there something I am missing specifically regarding the holes being split into 2 surfaces on export?  Is there a way to prevent that?

Answer:  That example sounds like it would be an issue.

Question from Christopher:  Last time I made a MDB, you couldn't click and drag multiple annotations at once.  For instance, if you had 6 stacked dimensions and you needed to add a new one, you had to move all 6 dimensions out of the way first to make room for the new one.  Is that still the case?

Answer:  That is correct and would make a great enhancement request.

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Question from Craig:  As this process evolves, will PTC continue to support traditional drafting practices?

Answer:  Yes, 2D will not go away in our lifetime.

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Question from Morgana:  When I do the check-in to Windchill, will Windchill generate the PDF automatically?

Answer:  It can if you set it up to do so.

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Question from Rajesh:  In this method (MDB/MBE), how do we record changes?  For example, 1 version is initial release and 2 is with changed of length, which recorded on drawing revision block.  

Answer:  This is done with Windchill Change Control.

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Question from Robert:  Can we get a template we can modify to use as a 'start part' for MDB?

Answer:  Yes.  In the Precision LMS class, there are examples of this.  https://sso.ptcu.com/auth/realms/ptcusys/login-actions/authenticate?client_id=plm-prod&tab_id=mwV_01_fNC0

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Question from Vijeth:  Can annotated model be exported into any other formats?  How can we export this 3D annotation model to downstream team or to external suppliers?

Answer:  Using Creo View Express (free downloadable viewer), your suppliers can view your 3D annotated models.

Question from Vijeth:  What is the recipe file to be edited for getting all combined states?

Answer:  You'll find the answer here.