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SYNDAKIT · ‎Sep 17, 2014

I would like to have a set of default relations for all parts, and or all assembly's. Can this be done?

Is this the part and assembly mode configuration options?

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TomU · ‎Sep 17, 2014

Okay, there are multiple things at play here.

First, if you want to add additional parameters to the 'out of the box' start parts, you will need to manually open those cad models, add the parameter, and then save them back to the same directory. There are located in the <loadpoint>\templates directory. Most people don't bother with this but instead build their own templates, store them somewhere else, and then point Creo to these folders/models instead (as Steve mentioned).

Second, if you create a parameter and you want it to automatically show up in the list when create a new part from it, you have to designate it. Simply check the box next to the parameter in the designate column.

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TomU · ‎Sep 17, 2014

No. You would have to manually add the relations statement to each model manually. The only two options I can think of are either writing a custom program to do this for you (J-Link, VB, SmartAssembly, etc.), or possibly doing something with Model Check.

SYNDAKIT · ‎Sep 17, 2014

How about this. could I add more parameters to an existing template?

StephenW · ‎Sep 17, 2014

You can add the default relations to your start part and start assembly. Any new parts or assemblies made would have these relations.

SYNDAKIT · ‎Sep 17, 2014

can only one start part directory path be set at once?

StephenW · ‎Sep 17, 2014

The option TEMPLATE_SOLIDPART and TEMPLATE_DESIGNASM are used to for the start parts. I've never tried adding it more than once.

START_MODEL_DIR provides a directory for start parts and assemblies. Not sure how they work together.

SYNDAKIT · ‎Sep 17, 2014

i changed the start model directory and my start parts have many more than just "model_by" and "description". but thats all that shows up in that dialog box.... hmmm there must be a way to add more to that list

StephenW · ‎Sep 17, 2014

The parameters that show up in that list are the ones that are designated. If you would like more to show up in that list, designate them in the start part.

TomU · ‎Sep 17, 2014

Okay, there are multiple things at play here.

First, if you want to add additional parameters to the 'out of the box' start parts, you will need to manually open those cad models, add the parameter, and then save them back to the same directory. There are located in the <loadpoint>\templates directory. Most people don't bother with this but instead build their own templates, store them somewhere else, and then point Creo to these folders/models instead (as Steve mentioned).

Second, if you create a parameter and you want it to automatically show up in the list when create a new part from it, you have to designate it. Simply check the box next to the parameter in the designate column.

kevinb60041 · ‎Sep 17, 2014

Joe,

You could also add these relations into the start part and start assembly, although this would only work for new parts.

is there a function that can create a relation in all parts?

is there a function that can create a relation in all parts?