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If you are having difficulties loading the Quick Table menu or using the inserting a TBL file from the System Tables folder with the Student Edition of Creo Parametric 2.0, the attached ZIP file should remedy the situation. This problem has already been resolved in Creo Parametric 3.0 and does not require this update.Close any open Creo Parametric sessionsDownload the ZIP file to your computerUnzip to your computer so there is a single folder named table with the subfolders; Assembly, Cabling, Diagram, Format and ManufacturingNavigate to your Creo Parametric installation folderOpen Common Files\M120\text, where M120 is the datecode of your softwareRename the table folder to table_OLDCopy the extracted folder to this locationStart Creo Parametric and create a new drawing and place a system table on the sheet               - New, Drawing, Empty, OK            

As the robot/assembly build becomes large, when you add a part it is quite far from the area of the assembly being worked on/viewed. Is there a way when a part is added, it is "close" to the current view so you don't have to constantly view our move the part reasonably close to where it is going to be connected?

Academic Support,I have one question about Creo Mold Analysis Extension for Academic use, the module is available into PTC University Plus package?Right now, the Module does not work like the picture show

ROBOTalk – November 5, 2014In our eighth webinar of the season, we discussed community outreach for teams, along with a segment on different types of robot analyses that teams can do in PTC Creo (mass properties, kinematics, dynamics, and stress analysis).  We also had a guest speaker and FIRST team mentor, Josh Houser, review how they maintain just one Windchill project across multiple teams.Recorded Video Link –Download:  http://apps.ptc.com/schools/FIRST/Robotalk/ROBOTalk-20141105%202359-1.arf   Note: The WebEx ARF player is required to playback the recording if you download it. Download ARF player Here are the links to referenced webpages from the webinar:PTC FIRST Main Webpageptc.com/go/first Friction coefficients, densities and other properties reference for use in PTC Creo Analyses: www.MatWeb.comPTC Community Site:http://communities.ptc.com/community/academic-program/firstHere are some other useful links referenced in previous webinars:Software -PTC Creo, PT

I installed Creo 3 with the provided license key, and I'm getting this error when trying to run it. I'm not really sure how to fix this.

A simple cuboid box wih parameters for length, width and height. Changing these values and regenerating the model creates a custom size box.The drawing file lets you export a DXF for cutting.  PTC Creo 2.0 Academic files and instructions are in the zip file.

When I go to the layers window, there's already a whole bunch of layers there. So many that finding layers I've created is somewhat tedious - which seems to defeat the purpose of having layers...... at least as far as I understand them. I haven't seen any filter options that help.I've been looking for more info/tutorials but no luck.Am I missing something or that's just the way it is?Thanks,Dan Holt#7300

When will be mathcad prime 3.0 be available for the ptc academic program?

I had posted this in the PTC Community Creo section, but wanted to talk about it here.Is there a way to catagorize tutorials that you have watched, you want to watch, you want to book mark for 3-6 months from now so that when you want to watch it again because you don't use this skill often and you get rusty quick, but a refresher tutorial will remind you what you need to do?Somehow the it would be good if this could be personalized somehow:http://communities.ptc.com/ideas/2588Thanks, Dale

Hi. One year ago I installed CREO 2.0 as a drawing tool in studies of mechanical engineering at the URV (Universitat Rovira i Virgili). Now the license has expired. I have the possibility to extend this license ?? Or should I BELIEVE uninstall and reinstall again ?? Thank you

I have installed creo 3.0 using the steup.exe file. When I go to open the software, it says "License Request Failure". Does the License have to be located in a particular directory in order for the software to locate it? I have a feeling the software is looking at a my previous lecense for creo 2.0.

i got product code, through atc portal by sending my host id , i applied for 1year student program on through my clg,, tell me procedure to get the license file.for creo 2.0my mail id is -

ROBOTalk – October 29, 2014In our seventh webinar of the season, we discussed judging at FIRST events, how to build an FTC drive train from the kit of parts, a segment on working with imported 80/20 extrusions and how to make your own custom gear using patterns in PTC Creo.      Recorded Video Link –    Download: http://apps.ptc.com/schools/FIRST/Robotalk/ROBOTalk-20141029%202258-1.arf  Note: The WebEx ARF player is required to playback the recording if you download it. Download ARF player Here are the links to referenced webpages from the webinar:PTC FIRST Main Webpageptc.com/go/first 80/20 Extrusionshttp://www.8020.net/Curriculum -All Curriculum Material from the PTC Academic team http://www.ptc.com/communities/academic-program/k12/tech-support/trainingCurriculum Material for “How to Model Almost Anything”http://apps.ptc.com/schools/How_to_model_almost_anything.zip Here are some other useful links referenced in previous webinars:Software -PTC C

Unable to access or create CAD or part objects. "tempdb is full due to ACTIVE_TRANSACTION.

We need to costrain a part to a part added later but when we select it, there is no option to constrain to that part.

Hello All,I've imported a VSP file (from the Open VSP program) into Parametric, and now need to add dimensions to the model. The issue is, the model was added without any form of clickable data points (lines, points, etc), and therefore no way of creating dimensions. Any ideas? I hope that made sense...

Hi all, I just downloaded Creo 2.0 and when i try to enter the license in the 'simple license entry' box, I am unable to select the box itself to type anything in. I was wondering if this maybe a local issue or if there is a fix. I am also having this problem when i try to install 3.0.Thanks in advance.

This is a great technique for seeing your designs in context before you make them and brilliant for getting consumer feedback on several alternatives.

While reading one of the article by Bettina Giemsa, I wanted to make a comment at the end. Is there a way to do this, or are these articles closed to comments?http://communities.ptc.com/community/training/blog/2014/09/11/does-it-matter-who-teaches-us(Article I wanted to comment on)FYI: my comment was going to be about the Timing section. I couldn't agree more and that is why PTC needs to step up on the way the training/tutorials are handled, because if a user cannot find what they are looking for in a reasonable amount of time the PTC Learning Exchange, after a few attempts, they are very likely to give up looking there because they are not getting the ROI that Bettina Giemsa talks about.(Link form the main page)http://communities.ptc.com/message/261400#261400Thanks, Dale

In this past Robotalk session someone had asked about how to use two encoders for a four-motor drivetrain, and so here I am! I will be using the motors known as "Left Motor 1" and "Left Motor 2" as examples. What I have found works best is if you hardwire Left Motor 1 and Left Motor 2 to the same motor port in the DC Motor controller. If you look at the picture below, you can see that I have soldered both Left Motor 1's and Left Motor 2's negative wires together. I then added a third wire that connects to the DC Motor controller. If you do the same for the positive wires, you will have the robot "think" that it is only controlling one motor when it is actually controlling two. Then simply add an encoder to one of the motors (doesn't matter which one you pick) and then those encoder values will apply to both motors.Hopefully this helps,Trevor A. BabbThe Hard-Hitting Hardware Hooligans

PTC has been presenting and recording our weekly ROBOTalk Webcasts for a few years now. If you'd like to review the video archives, you can use the following links to get a list of all the webcasts presented by year.robotalk_2012robotalk_2013robotalk_2014These links are just tags. You can use the tag cloud or advanced search to look for topics of interest throughout the community this way.

Jump start your knowledge of Creo Parametric and get yourself a copy of the quick reference card for quick tips and reminders on everything from command locations to keyboard shortcuts.

PTC is planning to release Creo 3.0 for FIRST teams in August/September. If you are planning some Creo software maintenance for the summer, you might want to put it on hold until PTC releases the details of Creo 3.0 for FIRST. The update will require a new software download and new software licenses, so please plan accordingly.PTC is working on some new projects to greatly simplify the installation proces and also streamline the user interface to remove many of the features and capabiliites that are used very infrequently by FIRST teams. This work will not complete in time for the first release of Creo 3.0, but PTC plans to have them ready with the next maintenance release of Creo 3.0 expected in the fall.Stay tuned and I'll let you know as soon as we have Creo 3.0 ready for download.

ROBOTalk – October 22, 2014In our sixth webinar of the season, we discussed team scouting, along with how to create a custom grill/scoop in PTC Creo.  Recorded Video Link –Download:  http://apps.ptc.com/schools/FIRST/Robotalk/ROBOTalk-20141022%202309-1.arfNote: The WebEx ARF player is required to playback the recording if you download it. Download ARF player Here are the links to referenced webpages from the webinar:PTC FIRST Main Webpageptc.com/go/first Curriculum -All Curriculum Material from the PTC Academic team http://www.ptc.com/communities/academic-program/k12/tech-support/trainingCurriculum Material for “How to Model Almost Anything”http://apps.ptc.com/schools/How_to_model_almost_anything.zip Here are some other useful links referenced in previous webinars:Software -PTC Creo, PTC Mathcad, PTC Creo ViewAll software for FIRST teams - http://www.ptc.com/communities/academic-program/k12/students/first/softwareTechnical support - http://www.ptc.com/communities/academic-pro

A simple hex head bolt modelled in PTC Creo with a drawing to show cosmetic thread.