Add "solid_size" and "geom_size" as optional alternatives to "model_size"

[Spikaart]

Add "solid_size" and "geom_size" to each model and make it possible to configure Creo to use these two new values as alternatives to "model_size" for determining drawing view sizes, text size of 3D annotations, and refit size.

"solid_size" would be the same as "model_size" except it would only consider solid geometry.

"geom_size" would be the same as "model_size" except it would only consider solid and surface geometry.

We design a lot of models that are relatively small in size compared to the map part we are copying from. Because of this we are constantly having to set drawing views to "partial view" and draw a curve around them to keep the view boundaries from being enormous compared to the actual solid geometry. Also, the text size for 3D annotations is huge and the zoom refit button makes the model zoom out so far I can barely see it. If I were able to configure Creo to determine the view size, text size, and zoom fit function, based on the size of the solid geometry, it would save me a lot of hassle.

[dgschaefer]

Love this idea.

BTW - you should vote up your own idea. 😄

[Dale_Rosema]

You may want to vote on your own idea ....

.... and on this one:

http://communities.ptc.com/ideas/2713

Thanks, Dale

[JonathanHodgson]

Possible cross-link with

Refit to Geometry

[gcombette]

Would help avoiding small display in screen for models with large datum and constructions, skeletons (inhirtence...) and so on.

Love it!

[AndrewLeMaitre]

It is inconceivable to me that fit to visible geometry isn't the default.

[spikaart-3]

I love that this idea was from almost 10 years ago yet still get's a kudos once in a while. Is there a way to get PTC to take a look? This is still a pain point for making drawings.

[Joao_Oliveira]

We're also having difficulties on that. @PTCModerator is there any possibilities of this solution coming out in newer releases?

[achirila]

Hi @Joao_Oliveira!

As a general rule, PTC is careful not to announce in advance the list of product improvements in future releases. About your inquiry on this specific problem, it remains a product management decision. nonetheless, 

Additionally, I invite you to check out this topic where PTC executives explain product managers' approach to customer ideas and input for product roadmaps.

Thanks for your input!

[chfi]

It's also a big pain when you import CreoElementsDircetModeling 3D data into CreoParametric and working on it further!