Creo Parametric Ideas

To increase the overall model quality, we would like to prevent incompletely regenerated models (traffic light status is yellow) from being checked in to Windchill. Therefore it would be very helpful if there were a ModelCHECK check (see also PTC article CS39546).   As of today, only the config.pro setting "regen_solid_before_save prompt" can be used to inform users about incompletely regenerated models when saving. However, since we also use the config.pro setting "dm_auto_conflict_resolution yes" to suppress annoying and superfluous conflict messages from Windchill, the setting "regen_solid_before_save prompt" does not work for us either, since this message is also suppressed. ... View more

New function in ModelCheck, delete all emty layer in the prt, asm and drw mode. ... View more

Currently you can not use a parameter in the additional text fields of a GTOL.  If you try you will just get the text as you typed it and not the parameter value.  See attached image for an example.  This should work like notes, and virtually every other place within Creo.  My main focus for this request if for model annotations but the same could apply to drawing annotations.  This does not work in Creo 3 or 4.   ... View more

Hi,   in optic of MBD, it was useful to have the capabilities to create some table in 3D with Repeat Region (with the same capabilities of the 2D)         ... View more

Sometimes we need blank the border lines of table, but for current functionality Line Display only can blank the internal lines of table, cannot blank the exterior border lines ... View more

Hello, In 2D drawings, if we select several dimensions we can move all of  them simultaneously. However, in 3D annotation (MBD), we have to move the dimensions one by one. It would be very useful to have the possibility of moving all the selected dimensions simultaneously in 3D MBD, as we can do in 2D.   Best regards, Amaia Azkue ... View more

Hello,   it will be interesting and usefull to have the possibility in the 3D MBD , to attach a symbol on an 3D annotation (dimension or Gtol). Actually it's possible only on the drawing.       ... View more

When defining Directories File>Options>Directories for template etc and for Central Catalog Design>Catalog one would benefit the ability to refer environment variables in paths rather than having to write full paths for each user. i.e when setting the CSV directory, one could use: %SCHEMANTICS_PATH\csv The goal is to have similar functionality what is currently in Creo Parametric, where you can state paths using environment variables in config.pro. This would help system administrators to create start scripts that sets the environment variables on the fly. C13485512 ... View more

define drawing symbol user interface is very very old from Pro/ENGINEER 2000i version. It is not friendly and very difficult to use for our users, but this is a high used tool for  us. ... View more

It would be very helpful if model annotations could be related to one another, similar to how drawing annotations can be related. Currently, it is cumbersome to move annotations (such as a flag note symbol and a dimension) to be on identical planes in 3D space, and impossible to relate them so that they move together when dragged to a new location.    Alternatively, allow symbols to be added to annotations in the ribbon with intelligent above/right/left/below placement fields, like how text can be added to geometric tolerances with the Additional Text ribbon command.     ... View more

When dimension lines overlap, it would be nice if the lines would automatically break to save a lot of manually breaking dimension lines. This seems like similar functionality to hatching breaking around text. ... View more

Open a multi-sheet (multi-folio) drawing on first sheet (Sheet 1) Generally, the most important information of a multi-folio drawing his on sheet 1. Actually, if you have saved the drawing on sheet 3, you will open it in a new session on sheet 3. A c onfig.pro option could be added: default_open_drawing_sheet   *first, saved ... View more

PTC has stated that it is current intended functionality to not include a blank value inside a restricted parameter file.  By having this available, it would align with Windchill attribute functionality.     ... View more

When compare current ecad assembly, there is a selection to compare to an earlier iteration of the ecad assembly. According to the help section this is not supported when using Windchill, eventhough you can browse and select another iteration. The proposal is to enable this functionality also for Windchill connected users, since this is a common usecase, Then the additional step to create an "eda" file can be excluded. ... View more

select the block and put it on background for better visualization and especially for printed with the connector on foreground ... View more

At the top of the Creo ModelCHECK Report window (attached screenshot), Error is indicated by a red symbol. Users are not allowed/not able to check-in the object. But further down, it says Parameter Error (for instance), with the warning symbol. Not so intuitive. Not all Errors and Warnings are expanded in the ModelCHECK report window. In this example, the Errors aren’t that visible to the users as it should if the tab was expanded. ... View more

Hello, When creating a datum feature in a part in Creo 4.0 : the annotation can be edited via the "Format" ribbon : Why when we show the same annotation in a 2D drawing, we cannot access the "Format" ribbon anymore?? Its not logical because for others annotations created in 3D like : - GTOL - ref positioning   if we show them again in 2D, Format Ribbon is available ...   Can you please improve Creo so he can have the same behavior for all annotations features? Thanks in Advance       ... View more

to show the total count of errors that ModelCHECK is detecting instead that the count of error type in the ModelCHECK report  (status light) and MC_ERROR parameter that later is translated to Windchill.   This will include also the total count of warnings instead of the warning types and also to add a MC_WARNING parameter to be mapped to windchill We think that would report and show a more explicity model quality status. ... View more

ModelCHECK supports a Web-Enabled key performance indicator tool using data obtained from all users checking.  See help article: "About the Web-Enabled ModelCHECK Metrics Tool" This product idea proposes an automated fully configurable installation tool that includes and sets up all the required software to allow the ModelCHECK metrics tool to be fully deployed. ModelCHECK Metrics claims many great benefits, see the help to learn that you can offer the following benefits to your organization: "The following are some of the information that the tool displays as graphs: •  The errors and warnings recorded against users or groups •  The distribution of the errors and warnings •  The number of ModelCHECK initializations •  A report of the failed checks •  The experience levels of ModelCHECK users •  The total investment on training In addition, you can use this tool to perform the following functions: •  Access the ModelCHECK and the training databases •  Define a groups of users based on factors such as active projects and functional areas •  Create check sets and map them against the users or groups •  Check and monitor the experience levels of users •  Monitor the quality of models for specific ModelCHECK failures •  Evaluate the progress of the users or groups and the company against the company goals •  View the overall company status and the status of the models, at a glance •  Define the company's quality goals based on the checks, errors, and warnings " BUT you can't do ANY of this utill you: - Install a Java Software Development Kit. - Install Tomcat for Java Web Services Developer Pack. - Teach yourself the required settings for these tools and make specific settings to allow Model CHECK Metrics tool to run. - Install a Web Server. - Oh and, you need to know how to set up an SQL compatible database to hold all the data. Granted there is high level help included for this.  But it's a case where the help says "Install xyz tool" and to do that you'll end up reading for 2 days, and making a 5 page configuration guide for your records.  Then you can move to step 2 in the help process...  basically I would estimate a month of time to set this up assuming no fully experienced IT team to set these required supporting technologies in place. So basically you need a very capable IT team to set this up including at least a Web Developer, SQL DBA on top of running Creo and supporting users. What are your thoughts?  Please vote on this idea and add your comments! ... View more