Material changes, how to

[ptc-128832]

Hi all,

I'm using Creo 3.0 M010.

On my assembly, depending of certains conditions some parts must change propreties. (using relations and/or program). I've my own material data base.

How can I order a certain part that for a certain condition "1" the material will be "A" and if the condition will be "2" the material will be "B".

I don't know how to do this (nor within parameters nor with program). I just used to go to FILE > PREPARE > MODEL PROPERTIES > MATERIAL and there change my material.

Can anybody help me with this?

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[MartinHanak]

Luis,

1. put all needed materials into your part (eg. BRONZE, BRASS)
2. define parameter that you will use to switch materials (eg. A)
3. setup relation (see below)

if a=="bronze"

PTC_MATERIAL_NAME="BRONZE"

else

PTC_MATERIAL_NAME="BRASS"

endif

Martin Hanak

[ptc-128832]

Thanks Martin,

Anyhow the material properties (mass & density) doesn't seems to be affected by the material change, even when the PTC_MATERIAL_NAME changes.

I'm even trying to find where I can change them on ProProgram but I can find where.

Tips will be wellcomed

[MartinHanak]

Luis,

I am sending you my files.

Martin Hanak