removing external copy geometry from drawing view.

[AN_10014286]

Hi, 

I am using Creo parametric 4.0 with the AAX.
I created a part using copy geometry references from a skeleton model, and noticed that when creating a drawing and adding a view, the view size seems to include the copy geometry feature.

this would not really be a problem because it does not seem to affect the drawing size itself when exported. but it does not allow me to use something like the PTC ModelCHECK to find the OVERALL_SIZE of the part.

is there a way to hide the copy geometry feature so that only the solid geometry is being shown in the drawing's view borders and such. 

[tbraxton · Accepted solution]

I think you want the size of the solid geometry in a part and not the model bounds. If so, you are using the wrong function.

ModelCheck OVERALL_SIZE function:

Reports the approximate length, width, and height of a box that would fit around the model.

The model bounds are inclusive of all features even those that do not create solid geometry.

I am not aware of Creo or Modelcheck function that will give you what you want. There are some workarounds but IME they are not worth the effort required. This function to get the part (solid) size has been on the enhancement wish list for decades.