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With Pro/Piping you can route a pipeline through a long and complex 3D path.Sometimes you are forced to install one elbow hose fitting at each end of the hose.Howcan Iget from Pro/E theangle orientation between elbows required at manufacturing the hose to avoid having to twist the hose later at final assembly?I know that you can run a Pro Piping report that shows al the twist angles of each individualpipeline segment.Is there an easy and fast way for Pro/E to do kind of a sheetmetal flat pattern of the hose and report the angle between the two end connectors?I'll post a summary of your replies.Thanks,Ronnie ShandThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your ver

I've encountered a bit of a problem these days. I had to make a piece which had a few modifications as opposed to the original piece. I already had a program so I decided to use that program and insert the piece with modifications into the original program. I did that so I could win some time instead of using templates. What I did not do was to pay attention to the sequence tree when posprocessing. I had mistakenly chose sequences from the original program and postprocessed those sequences in a set of sequences for the piece with modifications. Of course, the result was not so good. My question is if there is a way to choose the sequences that form the sets from the current operation. I only need to see on what operation I am and from there to form a set. Just like when postprocessing single NC sequences. By the way, strangely, I postprocessed different sequences from different operations. Which for me doesn't really make sense. Why would anyone do that?

Wanted to check and see if anyone is using the NC Sheet Metal package to program for punching cells? If so, did you change to Pro/NC Sheet Metal from another software and why? Also, anyone have information regarding programming a right-angle shear for the post processor. We extensively use Finn-Power punching cells which has this functionality.Thanks in advance,James LittleCorning Cable Systems CAD AdminThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Dear Pro/Gurus I need your expert help.I need two fill routines, First to add the line G0 X0 Y0 C0 B0 after the fixture offset (set / ofsetl,54)and the second to read the tool number of Loadtl / 1and put it along with Spindle command with the format G43.4 H1 S...M3 BeforeT1M6G54S1100M3G1G94X241.131Y0.0Z-66.0C0.0F9999B90.0X162.0X158.0F100 AfterT1M6G54G0X0Y0C0B0G43.4H1S1100M3G1G94X241.131Y0.0Z-66.0C0.0F9999B90.0X162.0X158.0F100 T.I.A Georgios Lambouras C.N.C programmer

When I am creating a toolpath that is going to be a subroutine I need to have the tool return to the start of the toolpath.I can create points when no cutter comp is used but when I use cutter comp I am not sure the best way to acheive this.What would be the best way to return the tool to the start when using cutter comp?Thank YouThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

I would like to switch my milling center to metric but all of the programs we have created and use over the last 10 years are in inch. Is there a easy change that i can use to output older inch based programs to metric? I have tried outputing a CL file and changing the units to mm but the feeds do not change only the length units change.This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

I'm currently running WF5 and using Pro/NC every day. I'm beginning to develop quite a lot of tools files (both xml and models for solid tools) in my toolcrib directory. As far as I know, Pro can only save tool files (xml) back to a single directory (which is how mine is set up currently). What I am after is a way for Pro to automatically sort my tool files into subdirectories (which I have already created) within my toolcrib directory, based on the filename or other manner. I know I can do this with third party software that will monitor direcories and perform file moves, etc. when it sees a new file that matches cetain criteria. However, I find it hard to believe that Pro wouldn't already have similar functionality already built in. If anyone could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance. -Matt

I've noticed that on some programs the gouge check done on a program in W5 shows gouges where Vericut doesn't. If I gouge check the sequnces I have no gouges. So my question is on what can I count on: Vericut or W5?

Can someone tell me if there are any companies in Arkansas using Pro-EPro-manufacturing Wildfire 2-5. My company is downsizing.ThanksThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

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PTC is conducting market research to better understand the impact of product complexity and 3D CAD tools among discrete manufacturers.Anyone involved in the development and manufacturing process in any role can contribute. Individual surveys are confidential and identifying information about you will not be published. The survey will take 15-20 minutes to complete and will close on November 14, 2011.Each participant is entitled to a prerelease copy of the final report findings. In addition, five survey respondents will be selected at random to each receive an Apple iPad 2. The drawing takes place on November 15, 2011, and the five winners will be contacted directly via email.Tell us what you think: PTC Product Complexity and 3D CAD Survey Geoff HedgesMarketing DirectorT (001) 781 370 5847E -PTC.com creo.ptc.comThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference t

We just upgraded from Widlfire 3 to Wildfire 5 and noticed something unusual about manufacturing models.We have the Expert Machinist module, but we only use it to create process models (manufacturing planning).(aka: Pro/Process for Manufacturing)When the user saves such a model in Wildfire 5, it is no longer creating a .mfg file, as it did in Wildfire 3 and prior releases.Yet, when opening the .asm file, Pro/E knows that it is a manuafcturing model, and opens it in the appropriate application (Process).In short, it seems to be working properly, but I want to be sure I am not missing anything.GerryThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able

We just upgraded from Widlfire 3 to Wildfire 5 and noticed something unusual about manufacturing models.We have the Expert Machinist module, but we only use it to create process models (manufacturing planning).(aka: Pro/Process for Manufacturing)When the user saves such a model in Wildfire 5, it is no longer creating a .mfg file, as it did in Wildfire 3 and prior releases.Yet, when opening the .asm file, Pro/E knows that it is a manuafcturing model, and opens it in the appropriate application (Process).In short, it seems to be working properly, but I want to be sure I am not missing anything.GerryThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able

Hello, does anyone have a post processor file for use in Pro/e for this machine? we are having a hard time getting the offsets to show up on the right line. Thanks for your help.SteveThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

dear all.i got an experience in few wek ago.I have 1 ProE 3D model file, i gave the name : base.prt. And i saved in folder "A".Then i make new 3D model on new sheet in folder "B", and i gave the name : base.prt. I just copied the base.prt from folder "A" to base.prt in folder "B" with Merge/inheritance command, after that i applied a shrinkage command.After that, i did "save a copy" the base.prt in folder "B" to be base_reff.prt still inside in folder "B".Just "save a copy", there was no any add command, so the history between base.prt & base_reff.prt is absolutelly same.then i continued use this base_reff.prt as mold Part and i did spliting to make core-cave.but ufortunatelly, i after i check the properties in base_reff.prt, this file already got 2 times shrinkage.although i double check the history of command in base_reff.prt is same with base.prtregardsJoko PThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open

Creo Grurus,Anyone know if there are plans to enable AMF format from Creo? AMF will soon take the place of STL for 3D printing. It has native support for color, multiple materials, and higher resolution.More infohere:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Additive_Manufacturing_File_FormatRegards,Michael BraatenSenior PLM/CAX Systems Analyst - Synthes, Inc.This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Has anyone tried out this new sequence? Was this implemented from pro toolmaker? I have found it to be usefull and pretty solid for finish those hard to get areas.

CONSTANT LOAD - tool path with small (.010) retracts. This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

We are on Creo Pro. What is the parameter for the "Common Name" that is just below the "Name" dialog? Also what is the limit of characters for the "Common Name" field?TIA.Mike PaveseManufacturing Engineer-This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

I am running ProductView 9.1 Pro on a client machine and trying to setup watermarks for Review state document but how do I create the watermark file?, it is asking for a *.ini file and my reseller has told me I can do it all from client side. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Brett ReaderThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

All,I am new to machining in more than 3 axis andneed help setting up a roughing and finishingsequence to machine the area shown in the PDF file. I would like to rough the groove down the center using a flat end mill in several cuts and then finish each wall at full depth. I am using Creo 1.0 and the machine is a Mazak Variaxis 630. A STEP file is also attached. In addition, are there any special options in GPOST thatI shouldwatch for that pertain to this machine or 5 axis milling in general?Thanks in advance for your time.JimThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Dear Pro mfg/Gurus, I am struggling with G-post again and I need your expert help.According to machine's schema below what option in transformation & outputtab I should follow?The options are many and I know little about 5x in G-post. T.I.A. mori_seiki.bmpThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

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Dear pro/Gurus Help!! I am testing the post for Mori Seiki 5-axis machine.In 3-axis cutting (X-Y-Z) it works perfect.When it comes for 5-axis simultaneous cutting then I get a big headache.Though the rotary -C- axis and the swiveling -B- axis are translatedcorrect,-X-Y-Z- is not.-Z- axis has got wrong depth, -X- and -Y- should be reversed.The -X- should be -Y- and vice versa when a 5 axis movement takes place. -- Wrong code-G0X-103.066Y-60.B45.C-90.G1Z-26.891Y60. -Right Code-G0X55.Y53.536Z-1.464B45.C-90.G1X-55. What I am missing here? This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

I don't know if anyone knew this parameter that i discovered this morning while trying to get the tool to stop retracting between passes. But it does stop the retracts while trajectory milling a profile.This seems to allow you to use lead in and out and move to the next cut without a retract in trajectory milling!!I didn't think it was possible.This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.