Project Cosmetric

[wfalco]

Welcome back!

Is it possible to "project" cosmetic text? I can use projection command to do it on to a cylinder I have. But I prefer cosmetic so I can erase easily in drawing views.

Thanks,

Wayne

Creo 3.0

[KenFarley]

I usually use cosmetic groove to project text onto non-planar (or planar) surfaces. It's a single direction (not wrapping the text like a decal). I don't know if it is "eraseable", but maybe?

[wfalco]

Ah. Yes. This does work. Never used. It does wrap and it does erase. Only downside is...it works only in part mode. I'd prefer in assy mode. But I can always create on the part level, erase on that drawing. It will show on assembly. So it's a good choice.

Oh I forgot to mention...with projection command in assembly...using exploded...is not a good thing. It just remains in a limbo position and can't be erased. Layers would be ok - if it were not for the need to show in select views.

Thanks Ken!

Wayne

[KenFarley]

Yeah, it's always bothered me that the cosmetic groove isn't an option in assembly mode, 'cause that's usually the state in which I want to mark something with its identification (i.e. electroetch of a welded assembly). I always have to put the marking on the individual part that's going to have it, then do some family table shenanigans so it only shows up in the assembly, etc.

[wfalco]

You can use just cosmetcic sketch if it's flat. My issue was because I needed to show on a cylinder. You may have lots od thos parts tho? Thanks for intoducing that feature tho to me. Always good to have another way to skin a cat.