Creo Simulate 2.0 and assigned mass properties

[MartinHanak]

In Creo Parametric 2.0 the assembly was created. It contains one special component with assigned weight (this information overrides computed weight).

• Creo Parametric 2.0 reports correct weight of assembly
• Creo Simulate 2.0 reports incorrect weight of assembly - it uses computed weight for special component instead of assigned one

Is Creo Simulate 2.0 able to use assigned weight of component ?

Thanks in advance for sending information .

Martin Hanak

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[Chris3 · Accepted solution]

I am not 100% positive but I don't believe so. You could add a mass simulation feature in place of your special component and correct the mass that way.

[MartinHanak]

Christopher.

you are right. According to PTC Support engineeer "Creo Simulate calculates the mass based on the geometry and material properties only."

Case 12518029 https://www.ptc.com/appserver/cs/view/case.jsp?n=12518029

Martin Hanak

[dschenken]

I would alter the density of the item to make the mass come out correctly, though this does not work right if the item doesn't have a uniform mass, such as a part standing in for an assembly of disparate density parts.