Customization

Hi,   are there any API's to check whether the BomBalloons in the existing drawings have references missing ?   thanks and regards, Sekar

Hi,   are there any API's to check if the opened drawing is up-to-date without any outdated parts ?   Regards, Hisham

Hi , Most of the APi's i have seen are related to balloon creation (ProBomBalloon) i have a existing drawing with balloons created.is there a way we can get the quantity of the specific balloon ?   thanks, Sekar    

With the release of SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0 some improvements in geometry selection are also available. In detail these are: New selection tool "Tool tip" Integration of the shape-based selection filters from "Flexible Modeling Extension" New arrangement of the commands in the "Selection" group Learn more about the new Selection Tools for Electrodes:     Here you can find a step by step introduction: https://www.buw-soft.de/en/2020/02/21/new-selection-tools-for-electrodes/   Availability Starting with SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0 all improvements for selections are available in all electrode assemblies.

In SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0, size and position can be changed dynamically after selecting the geometry.    Application of dynamic editing After selecting the surfaces for manufacturing, the definition of the cutout can begin using the command. The respective selected coordinate or dimension is highlighted in the object window.   When the “Dynamic Drag” button is pressed, drag elements are displayed that can be moved by holding down the left mouse button. The size and position are adjusted directly.   The cutout is created with “OK”. Already created cutouts can be redefined later in this way. This function allows a more flexible use of the cutout feature in SMARTElectrode.   Find more about the dynamic editing of Cutout Features:     Here you can find a step by step introduction: https://www.buw-soft.de/en/2020/02/21/dynamic-editing-of-cutout-features/   Availability From version SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0 on, the dynamic editing of the cutouts is av

With the new version SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0, workpiece dimensions can now be created automatically. Find out more about it: Here you can find a step by step instruction: https://www.buw-soft.de/en/2020/02/21/add-workiece-dimensions-automatically/   Availablity Workpiece dimensions can be added to drawing configuration starting with SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0.

Starting with SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0 it is possible to interactively define the start positions of the electrodes for the eroding process in a separate user interface. The definition of start positions is always necessary if data has to be transferred to erosion machines.   Find out more about the new User Interface:   Read more about the new User Interface: https://www.buw-soft.de/en/2020/02/21/new-user-interface-start-position/   Availability This new feature is available for all electrode assemblies starting with version SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0.

With the new release SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0, the import of old or third-party electrodes has been improved. There are a number of reasons why third-party electrodes have to be declared in electrode assemblies from SMARTElectrode.   Find out more about the improved Workflow in this Video:     Or find more information here: https://www.buw-soft.de/en/2020/02/21/improved-workflow-for-import-of-third-party-electrodes/   Availability This features is supported for all electrode assemblies starting with version SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0.

From SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3 on it is possible to change the zero points of the electrode assembly interactively in Creo Parametric. Two methods are now available for editing Redefinition using the user interface Interactive change in Creo Parametric Interactive change in Creo Parametric With the direct change, either the referenced coordinate system or the zero point can be redefined directly. In both cases SMARTElectrode automatically detects the change of the zero point definition and updates the position data of the electrodes accordingly.   The following video shows the usage of the improvement in detail:   And if you want more informations: https://www.buw-soft.de/en/2019/11/18/automatic-update-when-operation-zero-is-changed/

The display and editing of notifications in the burn list has been further improved in SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3.   Correction of problems Outdated cutouts and displaced electrode base can be opened and updated directly by activating (double-clicking) the message. In the case of a cutout, the dialog for the change is opened.   The following video shows the improvements in detail:     Here you can find the whole article: https://www.buw-soft.de/en/2019/11/18/notifications-in-burnsheet/

In SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3 the data output for die-sinking EDM machines from INGERSOLL has been improved.  A new feature is the output of the electrode type, which results from the technology specifications in the electrode properties.   Read the complete article here.

Starting with SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3, updated and new manufacturing templates for Creo NC are included. NC programming can be considerably simplified by using NC templates. Templates can be prepared for different machines or applications and assigned to the electrodes. The templates can be assigned to the electrodes in the corresponding user interface. Upon confirmation, the assemblies are created and necessary references are replaced.  The current templates can be downloaded here and must be saved in the SMARTElectrode configuration in the "machining" subdirectory of the electrode blanks.   If you want to find out more about the new manufacturing templates click the link below: https://www.buw-soft.de/en/2019/11/18/new-manufacturing-templates-for-use-with-creo-nc/

In addition to existing general output functionality, SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0 introduces a new specific Post-Processor UI with newly developed interfaces to EDM.     This new feature is available at extra cost and needs a demo license or an extended commercial license for activation. All current user-defined formats are still working with Output UI - the more sophisticated interfaces need the Post-Processor functionality. Currently available interfaces:   Agie +GF+ AgieCharmilles Zimmer&Kreim OPS-Ingersoll more interfaces are available on request   Please contact us for help or feedback!

There is a new user interface for definition of cutouts available in SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0.     Users can now adjust position and dimensions before solid and cutout are created. UI can be opened again to change values using context menu in modeltree.     NoteThis functionality replaces user-defined cutout.

Electrode assembly definition can be loaded and changed in SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0.     This new functionality may be helpful, especially when working with reference parts. Also the start value for electrode counter can be adjusted. Changes to prefix/postfix or renaming of whole assembly may be added later - feedback welcome!

SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0 offers input for effective burn-area on 2nd tab "Details" in Base UI for complete definition of technology parameters.     Also workpiece material was added to UI to simplify the workflow. SMARTElectrode performs a fast calculation for effective burn-area if no burn-face value available. An exact calculation can be started using the submenu. Also the calculation of undersize values dependent on materials and surface qualtiy can be started directly from this UI. To use this functionality overburn_calc.txt has to be customized in configuration.

UI for data output offers some new improvements in SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0:   Name of Operation Exports will be named like selected operation by default. All operations of electrode assembly can be exported in a row without changing the name.   Output by Simplified Representation In addition to export by operation or selected electrodes, users can now also select a simplified representation for export. Simplified representations could be added for repair, new electrodes necessary through design change or gate electrodes.   Operations from SMARTElectrode 7.0 Allow import and output of operation sub-assemblies from SMARTElectrode 7.0. A new operation has to be defined if new electrodes should be added.

Hi,We are creating an exe for updating a table in a drawing. This exe has to be initiated from another application. We have done this using a dll in the previous version which worked fine, so please guide us on how to create exe.     Thanks and regards, Sekar

Do you need an end user runtime licence for Java Toolkit?for the user that uses the written app, not the developer, just to be clear.the reason is that i would like to buy (as a private person) a small-ish j-toolkit script that would help me with my work, as my company doesn't want to pay for it (for all users in that case).Is that lic included by default in a standard creo installation by any chance?i don't know the actual names, but i work on 2 computers, depending on location. one has also mechanica, UDF... (a lot more features), the other has only the basic "drafing licence"? i would need it only on either one of them.

Hello,    I want automate printing drawings in creo, which mostly works fine with our printer but there is a huge white border around while I use laserjetv4 printer type. Obviusly I can't use MS_PRINTER_MANAGER if I want to automate the whole process. I attached my .pcf file for reference but it doesn't really look like that it has anything to do with it. Only the "plotter" settings seems to affect the border. Anyone can help me with this problem?    

To all   I am trying to learn CREO customisation so I am "playing" around with mapkey + .vb file. I set up a mapkey 'OS Script' option pointing to a .vb file containing a simple test program. If I press 'run' I can see the command DOS window being open but then I get a request to select the app (windows 10) to run the .vb file. So far I have not found anything in the vbapi doc on the matter. How does one run any of the vbapi examples provided?   Thanks Regards

I cannot figure out what my issue is here.Trying to unlock my jar here with command   protk_unlock.bat -java com.ptc.AbasIntegration.abasIntegrationMain C:\Users\rpaxton\Desktop\AbasIntegration\temp2.jar    C:\Users\rpaxton\Desktop\AbasIntegration\temp2.jar: Error: Licenses do not contain a TOOLKIT option code,a requirement for unlocking a TOOLKIT application.The weird thing is that I can register this application with no problem in Creo, so I must have the license right?a few google searches led me down to looking at the license serverLicense/ in use /  available14 0 (1) 294 0 (1)333 1 (1) 334 0 (1) Also in parametric\bin\parametric.psf has the entry ENV=CREOPMA_FEATURE_NAME=PROE_ESP1 (14 334 333 294)   What is missing here?

Visual Studio 2017 Creo 4.0   Creotool kit has been installed and I have the directory   C:\PTC\Creo 4.0\M070\Common Files\protoolkit   I opened the visual studio solution file (straight from Visual Studio 2017), to run the make file project.   When I first tried to build the make file, I realized I didn't not define PROTOOL_src=../../../..   This is now defined as: PROTOOL_src=C:/PTC/CREO4~1.0/M070/COMMON~1/PROTOO~1   Now when I build, I get the following error: U1077 'cl' : return code '0x1' Looks like a compiler flag error of some sort.   Here is what my make_install.log states:  cl -c -GS -fp:precise -D_WSTDIO_DEFINED -D_USING_V110_SDK71_ -I. -IC:/PTC/CREO4~1.0/M070/COMMON~1/PROTOO~1/protk_appls/includes -IC:/PTC/CREO4~1.0/M070/COMMON~1/PROTOO~1/includes -DPRO_MACHINE=36 -DPRO_OS=4 C:/PTC/CREO4~1.0/M070/COMMON~1/PROTOO~1/protk_appls/pt_install_test/pt_install_src/TestInstall.c  'cl' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

Hi,    Is there any creo parametric tollkit api in c++ to delete a creo versioned file from a particular location ? Please let me know 

Hi all, I'm trying to figure out how to access the semantic references of a dimension using Toolkit.For a 3D annotation that is created by 'show dimensions' and is as such derived from a driving dimension this can be done by using the sequenceProAnnotationElementGetProAnnotationelemIsIncomplete (to figure out whether semantic references were assigned) For a 3D annotation that is created as a driven dimension this does not work. I tried ProDimensionAdditionalRefsGet but the return value is PRO_TK_BAD_INPUTS although type=PRO_DIMENSION Can anyone point me in the right direction to check and get access to the assigned semantic references?