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How can AFX (framework) use predefined parameters for the automatic component drawing function?

Hello forum members,I am using Creo Parametric 10.0.7.0 together with Creoson and Python to create a (more or less) fluid animation. In the files you can look at my code.My problem here is that whenever the value for the parameter is set and the regeneration is done the view changes so that the assembly is centered in the middle. Does anyone know how to do something against that?I'm grateful for every bit of help, thank you. Kind regards

Hi,I'd like to create a mapkey macro to modify existing view label.When I create for example a detailed view, the label looks like this:.. and I'd like modify to this (line wrap, plus remove parenthes)Without mapkey macro I can do it manually.I recorded a mapkey for this, but it doesn't do anything.mapkey vn1 @MAPKEY_LABELView Note Correct 1x;\ mapkey(continued) ~ Move `main_dlg_cur` `NoteEdit` 2 35 35;\ mapkey(continued) ~ Move `main_dlg_cur` `NoteEdit` 2 21 21;\ mapkey(continued) ~ Key `main_dlg_cur` `proe_win` 9 452 250 196608 1024 1519 918 1920 1200 \ mapkey(continued) 29733267 `Del`;\ mapkey(continued) ~ Key `main_dlg_cur` `proe_win` 9 452 250 262144 1024 1519 918 1920 1200 \ mapkey(continued) 29733267 `Left Arrow`;\ mapkey(continued) ~ Key `main_dlg_cur` `proe_win` 9 452 250 262144 1024 1519 918 1920 1200 \ mapkey(continued) 29733267 `Left Arrow`;\ mapkey(continued) ~ Key `main_dlg_cur` `proe_win` 9 452 250 262144 1024 1519 918 1920 1200 \ mapkey(continued) 29733267 `Left Arrow`;

Hi i am trying to connect via J-Link to a running session of Pro/E with the following code: System.loadLibrary("pfcasyncmt"); AsyncConnection connection = pfcAsyncConnection.AsyncConnection_Connect(null, null, null, 20); but i always get the following error: Exception in thread ;main; com.ptc.pfc.Implementation.pfcExceptions$XToolkitCantModify at com.ptc.pfc.pfcAsyncConnection.pfcAsyncConnection.AsyncConnection_Connect(Native Method)i've already checked all of my system variables, and they're all right, i can't get rid of it. Can anybody help me?

Description :I would like to open a Creo file from a web browser or embedded browser into the current Creo Parametric session by drag & drop operation.Similar to drag & drop action from a file/folder browser

I opened (Unite) in Parametric, using files from Direct Modeling. I have a Windchill connection. I made a simulation with that file in Creo and now I want to save the analysis file (MRS and MMA) as an attachment in the CAD file or have a connection to clearly show that there is a link. Does anyone know a configuration setting for this?

Hi!Using Creo Parametric 9.0.8.0. When creating a dxf file from a part, there are often broken lines created that make it a hassle for our manufacturing team to program. A solution I found was to reduce the relative part accuracy of the part below the default value creo set (0.0012). I'm struggling to find a setting or config option to have the relative part accuracy set at a value automatically. I'm open to other solutions as well if anyone else has had this problem.  Thanks!

I am using the Java API pfcModel.Model.Rename to rename Creo models (e.g., .prt, .asm, .drw) after importing them into the active workspace. While the renaming operation itself is successful—the renamed models appear correctly in the workspace—the issue is that the original models (with their original names) are still retained in the workspace alongside the renamed ones.  The workspace ends up containing both the old and new versions of the same model, effectively duplicating them. When I try to remove old objects it gives error - This is because there is some dependency. The objects cannot be removed without parent object. I would like to understand:Is this behavior expected from Model.Rename()?How can I ensure that only the renamed model remains in the workspace and the original (pre-rename) model is completely removed?Also, if I try to remove - how do I deal with dependencies? 

Hello, I'm updating a Creo Toolkit application and I need to verify the current object lifecycle state in windchill so the application can decide the modifications to be done on the object (assembly).Is there an API defined in Creo Toolkit which can allow me to get the object attributes defined in Windchill? I noticed there is a method called ProServerObjectIsModified under the Server Operations section within the Data Management: Windchill Operations topic, but it doesn't return information related to the lifecycle state. I'm working with Creo 9.0.6.0. Thanks.

In Creo 10.0.5.0, the requirement is to code which  iterates through models, and finds a specific component based on its file name. It then updates or creates a specified parameter within that component with a given value of any data type - using VB Apis, although I am using :_parOwner.GetParam(paramName).SetScaledValue(valuePar, Nothing)I am still unsuccessful.

Hello Everyone, I am developing a J-Link tool the requirement is to execute the tool on every save of the model. I have implemented this on session objection performing session.AddActionListener but this is resulting into clearing undo/redo stack into session. Looking for better option to keep the track on undo\redo stack and tool should run on every model save. Thanks in advanceSwapnil

Hi,  See the picture here. We often have a feature parameter in an assembly. That can avoid assigning different parameter for the same components in different assemblies. Very often we need to change the value of this parameter. I am trying to write a vb.net code to automate the process but cannot find the proper interface, method or function to perform this task. Can anyone share a hint? Thanks 

Description :How to load a protk.dat in Creo parametric, if the protk.dat file is at a user defined location without editing the config.pro fileUse Case -I have protk.dat file located at C:\temp & would like to load this application in Creo whenever it is launched.Also, without copying the .dat file to the <Creo load point>/Common Files/text.Tried setting up Environment variable "HOME" pointing to C:\temp, but it is not working. Thanks.

Hello Everybody, Im currently trying to automate the export of dxf files for laser cutting. We just use a seperate sheet in the parts drawing file with a single view of the unfolded sheet part. We always name this sheet "Laser".Now in VB, I want to search the sheets in the drawing for the one named "Laser" to identify the right sheet to export as dxf, but I cant find any class or variable in the API to get the sheets names. Does someone have an idea for this problem or knows a different way, to savely identify the sheet in VB? 

Hello,I want to delete only the suppressed parts from creo assembly using protoolkit.I am able to delete using the feature_ids with the function ProFeatureDelete(), But, it is deleting all the parts of the feature_ids I provide, irrespective of the status (active and suppressed) I want it to filter out between active and suppressed parts ,and then only delete the suppressed ones. Thanks and Regards,Disha

When I have a sheetmetal part, can Jlink then check if it is a flat part without bends or it is one with bends?

I am working on a project and would like to know if it is possible to access the images used when placing UDFs with the out-of-the-box UDF functionality. I want to place the UDF programmatically using named planes, axes, etc. However, if a plane, axis, or other feature is not found, I would like to show an image to help the user select the correct feature. Currently, I can place a UDF fully if all the named planes and features exist. I am looking for ways to handle situations where features are not found.

I am working with a C++ Toolkit program on Creo 10.0.5.0 that recursively searches through an assembly's parameters. The problem I am facing is when it runs into family table parts. When I attempt to retrieve the component features from a family table instance it only ever returns the components from the generic.So then when the code attempts to recurse on certain parts in the family table generic it fails because those aren't in the instance and therefor not in session. I have confirmed that the assembly I am reading parts from is the instance as GetFullName() returns filename<filename> corresponding with the instance.

I have begun evaluating Creo 7 and have noticed that any mapkey that imports a config file is creating flashing windows when executed. These same mapkeys did not cause flashing windows in Creo 4.   I have the config option  visible_mapkeys no this has no affect on the behavior of these windows in Creo 4 or 7 in the context of the mapkeys in question. Does anyone have any idea as to why the windows are now visible in Creo 7? Any ideas on how to not have mapkeys create any visible windows unless pausing for input?   This is the mapkey that is the root cause of the behavior. Every mapkey that has this nested into the definition causes flashing windows to appear.   !* Load config file mapkey .ifcp @MAPKEY_NAMEImport config .pro;@MAPKEY_LABELRead config;\ mapkey(continued) ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `appl_casc`;~ Close `main_dlg_cur` `appl_casc`;\ mapkey(continued) ~ Command `ProCmdRibbonOptionsDlg` ;\ mapkey(continued) ~ Select `ribbon_options_dialog` `PageSwitch

hi All  i want to write a simple code which exports an active model into a step file.  nevertheless, i do not fully understand how the ExportIntf3D works. is there somewhere an example where i can check? i think its no big deal for someone who knows what he is doing 😄

Hello,we are migrating from Creo9 to Creo10 but I have an issue with the embedded browser only when I open Windchill.When opening Windchill both Workspace and Commonspace, the browser resolution is very very small and vey difficult to read.   I've changed the DPI from the parametric.exe configuration but I either have this very small browser line or very blurred icons of the Creo software. For information I have no issue with the Creo9 we have used so far, same config, same DPI configuration, different outcome. Do you have any other suggestion about how to solve this issue? Thank you!BR,Giandonato 

I am using Creo Parametric Release 8.0 and Datecode8.0.7.0Is it possible to view the contents of the buffer populated by ProMacroLoad()? Is it possible to clear the contents of this buffer to prevent execution?

Hi all, I am working on a data retrieval/CAD automation project, and currently I am using a combination of python with Creoson to extract bom data from Creo. Unfortunately, my company's CAD data is crawling with ghost parts which end up getting included in the output data and I haven't been able to come up with a good solution for filtering them out. I am able to find them manually via the find command as shown:The problem with this is that I have to manually go in and pick the parts using the feature info command or hover my mouse over to get the comp id and manually build a list that I can then use to filter the bom output. I would prefer if there were: A method to include the criteria I'm using in the find command to filter the output from Creoson's bom_get_paths function.A method to export the results of the find command with the comp id to an external file that I could read back into my python script to filter by.Or should I be working on cleaning out these gho

I am using Creo 10. I have a number of udfs meant for Hydraulic Manifold Block design ease. It is all independant udfs. I had started developing them from about 2005. It includes BSP/NPT ports, angle holes, holes within holes, cartridge cavities etc. It comes out with its own 3D note which can be pulled into the 2D drawings, thus ensuring data transmissibility. Hole tables are also creatable, with hole coordinates in each plane being measured from the centre of the block. But this can be changed, if one so desires. If anyone is interested in using them, please ping me.A note to the moderator:I am a retired Hydraulic designer (32 years). These tools come with that rich experience built into them. I am not demanding money or anything in return. I just want to see the tools prosper in all environs Saju

Hi there, I am trying to create a view in a part or assembly by web.link. What works:Rotate and pan view by mouseOR: Rotate view by "CurrentModel.CurrentViewRotate(0, 30)"Save view with "CurrentModel.SaveView("newView")What does not work:Create a transform matrixCreate a Transform3D object with "let newtrans = pfcCreate("pfcTransform3D").Create( newmatrix)Rotate / transform the current view with "CurentModel.SetCurrentViewTransform(newtrans)"What am I doing wrong? ( Creo 10.0.7.0 )