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Pictured is the top part of our scissor mechanism. There's a Pin constraint at every joint where the beams intersect. They work fine and 'scissor' as expected.Now I want to attach the beam with the slot and hole in in such that it's Pinned to one scissor beam (at B) and a peg in the other beam (A) slides through the slot as the scissors expand/contract.I've been at this for a while and just can't get it - usually I can't get past 'connection definition is incomplete' sort of messages. If I do get past that it just doesn't do much of anything.I've tried Slot and Slider constraints on A using the hole on the scissor beam and putting an axel through it and using that.I've defined an axis and planes but they're not taken as valid selections while defining the constraints. This makes me wonder if I'm just doing something fundamentally wrong - I'm not a mechanical engineer type.Thanks,Dan HoltFTC 7300 Mentor

This year are we expected to use Openvsp in the design process? If so how does one export the model into the new version of Creo?Thank you.

Want to see more capabilities of Creo Parametric? Check out the Creo Interactive Experience site for lots of cool videos on Concept Design, Detailed Design, Simulation and Working with Teams.

Hello, I'm trying to install Creo 2.0 Student Edition. The installation guide tells me to enter my product code (which I have) into the "Simply License Entry" field and to click "Install Licensing". Unfortunately, the text box is not an active field, and doesn't allow for any text entry. The "Install Licensing" button is similarly greyed out.I disabled my firewall and antivirus, and am running the program as an administrator in Windows 7. Does anyone know how to fix this problem?

Students from Team Dragon Young Engineers Club at Dyffryn Taf School in Carmarthenshire, Wales are hoping to win a £3000 grant from the Elite Engineering Programme. All you have to do is 'like' their video on YouTube and ask as many of your contacts to do the same.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7WhP4g-caA&sns=emGood luck Team Dragon!

Hi folks,Can you suggest me, Is there any chance of using Pro-e WF 5.0 licence for Creo 1.0 /2.0 ?At present we are working on WF 5.0, But now we need creo 2.0. But creo 2.0 licence itself $12K. So that can we replace WF 5.0 licence for creo 2.0.Some of my friends experienced with using this same, but its unbelievable.AraviK

Hello to all,Trying to check in and move the Tetrix KOP library from the workspace to the CAD Models folder...that includes assemblies created by our team. One particular part hangs up the entire process...Message states..."Cannot check in place holder document CAD Part - set_screw_large.prt, A.1." Even when deselecting "set_screw_large.prt" Creo/Windchill still tries to push it up and it fails the whole batch process. Even when trying to delete the component and it tells me that..."A referential integrity violation occurred for this operation:" What a nightmare its a catch 22 situation, where one corrupt file hangs ups the whole process. It seems to be a single point of failure at its worst. Any chance I could share access to the Windchill workspace to have someone at PTC figure out this corruption issue? Are there any "Plan B Zapinator" functions for this wretched file? Just as I was getting pumped up and excited about using Windchill after viewing the recent Robotalk Webinar on Wind

Is it possible to merge two letters created using the text tool in Creo 2 School's Edition into one new solid. The attached jpeg shows two letters which are created as seperate parts and have been assembled so that their undersurfaces are coincident. They have been purposely overlapped laterally.

Just learned the FTC Tetrix KOP had a couple of assemblies in it that referenced CAD files that no longer exist and needed to be updated before going into Windchill. As a validation step, Windchill will interrogate each CAD file to identify any and all dependencies it has. In some cases, Creo is okay with the missing reference and will continue working without any worries. Windchill on the other hand is not quite so forgiving and must be able to resolve all the references and dependencies. When Windchill cannot find these references and dependencies to other files, they will show up in the workspace as a "ghost" object which is identified by the ripped document icon. This is a common issue for people working primarily on their local hard drive and then trying to push their CAD files into Windchill with Creo. Generally speaking, it's almost impossible to do this when Creo is always connected to Windchill since Windchill is constantly managing and monitoring these relationships and will

Quick Installation GuideFor those looking for a quick guide to get Creo going as soon as possible and are confident in their technical ability, please follow the link below.Student Edition (K-12)Student Edition (University)Academic Edition (Requires product code)Install VideosFor those looking for an in-depth video guide, use the series of links below.OverviewVerifying System RequirementsUpdating Graphics DriversDownloadingInstallingConfiguringVerifying CompletionIf you have problems during the installation please do no hesitate to get in contact with us here on the community page or submit a support request.

Recently i got a code to use on creo for my engeneering homework and i entered it on my laptop but it wouldent work well so i got a computer that it will work on but it wont let me re-enter the code is there any way of using that code again?

How did you come to the calculation of the maximum payload for each design? Is it in a worksheet or other source? So if we make our own design or redesign a given one we can take this into consideration.

For the specific example of the X2000, is the 41.25 degree angle acheived at the maximum telescopic zoom of 10X.

BBC Technical Analyst Gary Anderson outlines why mathematics is important if you want to go motor racing.http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/25069958

Hi good morning.I am a freshman engineering course and I have a problem with CREO 2.0 PTR student edition.When I'm working on a piece and all is well, but to save the file and not refresh my screen. I remain visible save screen remains in the work area and visualize the piece. If I minimize the screen in the bar and back windows to maximize the working screen I get viaualiza clean but not the part. This occurs both in Parametrics, as in Direct.Working with Windows 7-64 bit, 4 Gb ram and the PC is a Toshiba Tecra A9 laptopcan you helpThank you very much.

Hi,Would anyone advise me if there is an error on the global shop site?The cost listed for PTC Creo 2.0 Acedemic - One Year Term License is $330 for Australia yet the same product is listed at $199 in the US?I am required to use Creo Simulate 2.0 for one of my university courses next year and am concerned at the difference in price level.Regards,Laszlo

Hi,   We get so many questions about creating scissor lifts, I thought I would create an example for everyone. I'll come back and spice this up with more "how-to" info later, but for now you can download the models and try it out for yourself.   The latest version now includes some cool servo motors from Todd Kraft!   Final Design with Hardware and Motors   Animation from Creo Mechanism Video Link : 4489   Video of the Mechanims in Creo Video Link : 4490     A couple of interesting videos regarding scissor lifts. I am sure there are others out there... Homemade Scissor Lift FTC Team 5009 Scissor Lift FTC Team 5598 Scissor Lift FTC Team 110 Scissor Lift JLG Scissor LIft (PTC Customer)

Downloadable MP4 recording of Robotalk 2013 - Design and Optimization of a Reciprocating Saw Mechanism.   Length: 0:10 Resolution: 480x854

Three showcases from trainee high school teachers at Staffordshire University:Stephanie Arm - http://communities.ptc.com/photoAlbums/1660Dale Harrison - http://communities.ptc.com/photoAlbums/1661Amy Moore - http://communities.ptc.com/photoAlbums/1659

Teams,We were finally able to get our hands on some (hopefully all) of the new Block Party - Tetrix kit of parts models.I decided the best way to go was to just add the new models to the existing Ring it Up kit. All of the new models have a "2013" suffix in the file name so you can easily grab just those if you'd like.Party on!Adam

When Mathcad 15.0 opens it uses "Normal" as the default template. Is there anyway that a different template can be used as the default upon startup?

PTC will be hosting 3 advanced sessions of Robotalk in November covering the following topics. Before we put together the agenda, we'd like to reach out to the community to see if you have any suggestions of specific topics you'd like us to cover during these sessions. Please reply to this posting with any ideas or suggestions you might have to help us target these sessions to any specific needs you have.   11/6 Webinar: Advanced PTC Creo 11/13 Webinar: PTC Mathcad Prime 11/20 Webinar: PTC Windchill

Jim Mark from Hind Leys College, Shepshed, Leicestershire, UK was trained to use PTC Creo by Paul Spence and submitted his showcase of Creo models here: http://communities.ptc.com/photoAlbums/1656

If you have technical support questions regarding PTC products, installation, configuration, licensing, etc. please check out the ACADEMIC SUPPORT community. This community is 100% focused on getting your technical questions answering to keep your applications and systems running smoothly. LIke all communities, it is supported by PTC and the community members and may already have an answer to your question.Check out Mark's post on How to Use the Community.If you have application, how-to or FIRST related questions, please use the FIRST community.

We're having difficulties figuring out how to detect corn borers from the air. Are there any webinars planned soon or any hints on how to get started on this? We can't optimize our aircraft for this until we've figured out how it's done.