Start Model Dir and Templates (Creo 10)

[MYR_Industries]

I recently switched to CREO 10 and the start_model_dir and template_### in the config file don't seem to work.  When I start a new part, with the use default template option picked, a "New File Options" screen pops up and my templates are not there.  If I browse, it goes to the "start_model_dir".  Is it going to be like this all the time?  This opens up the possibility of choosing the wrong template.  It leaves with questions:

1) Why didn't the new part use the template that is assigned in my config file when the "default template" option is chosen?

2) Why aren't my templates shown in the "New File Options"?  Why do I have to browse?

[tbraxton]

Not enough information to determine root cause of the issue,

Launch Creo and then look at the options that are loaded in session. Do you see your config file options loaded?

If your config file is not in session, then:

Verify that the start in directory used by Creo 10 is correct such that your config file would be loaded on launch, if not then edit the start in directory to be accurate, restart Creo and then check the options in session.

If it is still not working, then report back here the observation when completing the above steps.

[MYR_Industries]

@tbraxton 

My config file is loaded.  My BAT file to start CREO looks to be setting everything correctly.

When I try a new part

I still get brought to here.

[kdirth]

Have you recently upgraded to Creo 10?  It looks like you are trying to use the default Creo templates.  Your config is looking for inlbs_part_solid.prt, but the default options in 10.0 are inlbs_part_solid_abs.prt or inlbs_part_solid_rel (absolute or relative accuracy respectively).

[MYR_Industries]

I am just switching over to CREO 10.  I am not trying to use the default templates.  I am trying to use my templates.  That is why I have templates set in my config file but they are not loading.  I am being directed to the default templates.

[BenLoosli]

Can you get to the P:\Flexi_Snake folders?

[MYR_Industries]

yes, CREO 7 has no issues

[kdirth]

At the top of the Options window, is your config file location correct?

Your Options show $CREO_config...  This would be pointing to the load point templates (default PTC supplied templates).  Your templates should be located in a separate folder from the program location such as C:\user\MYR\Creo\templates

Your start directory is where your congfig.pro file should be located.  This is also your default working directory.  C:\program Files\PTC\Creo 10.0.1.0\Parametric\Bin is not a good place for either. (C:\user\MYR\Creo would be more appropriate)

[MYR_Industries]

Aren't the config files read in this order:

1) Load point (where parametric.exe is)

2) users Home directory

3) Startup directory / working directory

I have BAT files to launch from different startup/working directories for each of my clients.  They point to different startup/working directories.

[kdirth]

That looks right, the only thing missing is the first read is a load point config.sup if you have one that cannot be overwritten.  Your options window will show a lock for anything set by a config.sup.

I am not very familiar with using a batch file for starting Creo, but your bat file shows the start directory as C:\program Files\PTC\Creo 10.0.1.0\Parametric\Bin which is what sets the initial working directory.

[MYR_Industries]

I don't have a config.sup

I have changed the path names a little so it isn't so confusing

[BenLoosli]

I would never use the supplied PTC template files as my main templates. make a copy into your own Templates folder, something like C:\PTC_Settings\Templates and change the confog.pro settings to use c:\PTC_settings as your main folder for templates, start files, format files, material files, etc. Also rename the files.

You have discovered why using the PTC defaults is not good. New releases may change the file names or even settings inside the files. Some changes may be good, some may not be what your company wants for defaults.

[MYR_Industries]

I am not trying to use the default templates.

[AndrewK]

Hi @MYR_Industries,

I wanted to follow up with you on your post to see if tbraxton's reply helped answer your question. If so, please mark the reply as the Accepted Solution for the benefit of other members who may have the same question.

Of course, if you have more to share on your issue, please let the Community know.

Thanks!

[MYR_Industries · Accepted solution]

I found my mistake the parameter in my BAT file was

CREO_Config_File_SR

the parameter in my config file was

$Creo_Congfig_File_SR

I corrected and it is working as it should.