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Jan 4, 2012 3:51 PM UTC
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Problem with importing automated mathcad files into creo

My team is struggling with Mathcad and Creo. We're following the tutorial but can't seem to get this sorted out.

We're using the Mathcad worksheets provided and have tried it seperately on two different computers to make sure that we're not messing anything up.

When we save the the wing_def worksheet, there should be an output of saved data of both the root and tip points. We're only getting the root file and not the tip so we're hitting a major roadblock there.

Additionally, when we tried it on the second computer on the wing_optimization worksheet there wasn't for the tip chord. It's missing from the end of the worksheet.

I will try to take a few screenshots this afternoon to include with this post that can better elaborate on our difficulties. I think the major issue is that the files that are supposed to be automated from the Mathcad worksheets aren't appearing. Maybe they're not supposed to and I'm just missing something major, but I'm not sure where to head at this point.

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    VladimirN24-Ruby IV
    24-Ruby IV
    Jan 4, 2012 5:42 PM UTC

    Please attach your Mathcad worksheet. Also, see my comment here: http://communities.ptc.com/message/172676#172676

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    ptc-42249361-VisitorAuthor
    1-Visitor
    Jan 5, 2012 2:34 PM UTC

    I tried again to follow the tutorial this morning and these are the files. There still seems to be no output of the the root and tip profiles.

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    mfischer18-Opal
    18-Opal
    Jan 5, 2012 2:57 PM UTC

    Hi Melanie,

    On the RWDC Getting Started Page, you can find the RWDC Design Kit.

    This kit includes all the necessary files needed for the challenge.

    In addition, I have created a new design phase video that shows how to use this material.

    http://www.ptc.com/view?im_dbkey=135016

    As you will see in the video, entering the elements in the Mathcad worksheet will output to the files to the folder where the worksheet is saved to.

    Please review the video and let me know if you have further questions.

    Regards,

    Mark

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    ptc-42249361-VisitorAuthor
    1-Visitor
    Jan 13, 2012 7:15 PM UTC

    This is a screenshot of the folder when I try to bring it into Creo.

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    mfischer18-Opal
    18-Opal
    Jan 13, 2012 7:23 PM UTC

    Hi Melanie,

    From the screen shot I see you are running Windows XP. The protk.dat file that you need to point to will be in the following folder:

    c:\documents & Settings\all users\appdata\MentorGraphics\FloEFD Pro 10\Wildfire 5.0\protk.dat

    or

    c:\documents & Settings\all users\appdata\MentorGraphics\FloEFD Pro 10\protk.dat

    You should be able to navigate to this from the Microsoft Explorer window to confirm it exists.

    Thanks,

    mark

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    ptc-42249361-VisitorAuthor
    1-Visitor
    Jan 13, 2012 7:26 PM UTC

    Alright thanks Mark! I found it!

    Except now when I openned up Creo it comes up with an error. I included a screenshot of the error. I think you're actually on Teamviewer right now with one of my teammates.

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