Projected Reference Points in Creo Parametric 2.0

[defunct09252018]

Is it possible to create projected reference points in Creo Parametric 2.0? If so, how can it be done?

This functionality is present in Creo Elements/Direct Drafting 17. See: http://www.ptc.com/appserver/wcms/relnotes/note.jsp?&im_dbkey=105261

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[TomD.inPDX]

Welcome to the forum, Mike.

In this case, the use of construction circles can help you obtain the desired constraints.

The use of points on intersections can also help.

Note on points, coordinate systems and axes in sketches: These references on the left side of the sketcher dialog are datum features and will persist after the sketch is saved. The ones on the right are reference features only available for the active sketch.

[defunct09252018]

So in the case of non-perpendicular lines with a round (forgive the crude drawing), I'd need to use construction lines that are made coincident to the geometry and then put a point at their intersection (ie; the red lines)? This would be done in the model, and would transfer over to the drawing to be dimensioned, correct?

[TomD.inPDX · Accepted solution]

There is actually an option to draw those intersecting lines on the drawing. Not sure at the moment what it is called.

As for doing this in the model sketch, you can use the fillet feature in the sketch and it will create and constrain the construction lines for you. You can dimension to these lines as well in the sketch.