How to redefine offset lines?

[MB_10357724]

Offset line broken after replacing the component , unable to redefine this feature in Creo Parametric 7.0 .

Is there any option to redefine offset lines?

[vnamboodheri]

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[tbraxton]

First, the moderator is right to ask for more information. I am making an assumption about the issue you are facing.

AFAIK You must remove and recreate any offset line that has lost references. This has been an issue for a long time. Look for an enhancement request and vote for it if you find one in the community.

It is possible that an enhancement has been deployed in Creo 10 or 11 as I am not working with those yet. If anyone knows for sure chime in.

[tbraxton]

Here is the idea for enhancement that you can vote for: Explode lines editing in an expolde state; Re-esta... - PTC Community

[KenFarley]

Sometimes, when I'm faced with this, I can very carefully replace the curves in the sketch with new ones by making an offset that is larger or smaller, then replacing them one by one. Once I've replaced every old curve, I change the offset to the proper value. It's a nightmare requiring at least one coffee, maybe two, but it is possible. If the particular feature is not the parent of a bunch of other features, I will usually take the "delete all start again" method, though. Much cleaner that way.

[pausob]

Well, how did you replace the component ?

Assuming you deleted a component and brought in its replacement - then now you can only delete the broken offset line and create a new one...

Next time, try using the "replace with unrelated + Edit Ref Table" method - then the offset line will (probably) be preserved.