What's New in Creo 8 & 9

Webcast Q&A

Question from Andrew:  When it becomes inseparable does the model become more light weight for rendering purposes?

Answer:  The rendering is geometry based.  The geometry is not changing so rendering should be no different.

Question from Andrew:  Can you then re-run the generation to make the associated keep out after removing the beam?

Answer:  No, this is after the fact.  It does not stay removed when you re-lattice.

Question from Andrew:  We call out surface finish via note and leader with colored faces.  Is the new call out able to reflect the faces it references?

Answer:  Yes, this was update in Creo 7.0.  Divide in 9.0 if you only want parts.

Question from Andrew:  Is that only for MDB?

Answer:  Divide surface is an OOTB 3D function.

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Question from Julio:  Are the some improvements for drawings?

Answer:  Yes, sketching and symbols.

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Question from Kathryn:  Is there a way to see the amount of interference?

Answer:  In part mode the volume of interference region is displayed.

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Question from Roger:  Is exporting inseparable assemblies a planned feature?

Answer:  No, just for imported models into Creo.

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Question from Vasi:  In a drawing, BOM table is still working with the inseparable assemblies?

Answer:  Yes, there is a config option.