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Cable Mass, Cutline Milling, MBD Dimension Precision: Tips from the Creo Masters

We hope you've been following along with this series in which we present quick Creo tutorials directly from our experts: our product managers. This is the final set of how-to tutorials in the series. It's a perfect opportunity to learn something new.   Take a look below at about 15 minutes of video tips to help you boost your Creo proficiency.   Let's get started.   Add Cable Mass to Properties Listed in the BOM   When you're working with cable harnesses, you might need wire mass included in properties listed in the Bill of Materials (BOM).   In this tutorial, see how to report mass properties for each wire in a BOM.   Watch the tutorial:     Toolpath Controls for Cutline Milling   Creo automates many cutline milling processes, making it easy to define the point of contact between the cutting tool and the surface being machined, thus resulting in a smooth toolpath.   In this tutorial, see how to:    Create a helical toolpath using auto-cutline functionality. Define a 5-axis toolpath while controlling the tool axis using the at a location option.   Watch how it works:     More Control Over Dimension Precision in MBD   You can make the value of a driving or driven dimension appear rounded to a defined number of decimal places, without impacting the actual value of the dimension.   In this tutorial, see how to prevent inadvertent modification of driving dimension values when you change the dimension precision (number of decimal places).   Here’s how:     For all the tips in this series, visit the Tips from the Creo Masters main page.  
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
May 28, 2020

Geometry Backups, MBD Item Visibility, Spiral Geometry: Tips from the Creo Masters

In this series, our expert product managers are going through how-to Creo tips. Each bite-sized tutorial is less than 5 minutes long. It's a perfect opportunity to learn something new or get a refresher on a workflow you haven't used for a while.   Below you'll find about 15 minutes of video tips aimed at helping you improve your Creo proficiency.   Ready to get started?   Geometry Backups on the Fly   When you create external references among features in a design, local references to features in a part, or placement references in an assembly, reference creation and backup tools are provided for specifying system behavior.   In this tutorial, Arnaud van de Veerdonk, Creo Product Manager, shows you how to use Update Control functionality through, on-the-fly created, Geometry Backups.   Watch the tutorial:     Flexible Management of Item Visibility in MBD   When working in model-based definition (MBD), three schemes are available to manage the visibility of any combination state in a model:   MBD state: Used to manage the visibility of both annotations and supplemental geometry by direct assignment to a combination state. Semi-MBD state: Used to manage the visibility of annotations only by direct assignment to a combination state and to manage the visibility of supplemental geometry by using layers. Non-MBD state: Used to manage the visibility of both annotations and supplemental geometry by using layers and layer states.   In this tutorial, our Creo Product Manager shows you how the 3 schemes can be used to manage visibility of annotations and supplemental geometry, such as planes, axes, coordinate systems, points, and curves.   Watch it in action:    Spiral Geometry in a Snap   Using section relations in combination with the TRAJPAR parameter, you can create a section whose size and shape vary along a sweep. TRAJPAR, which ranges from 0 to 1 as the section sweeps along the trajectory, is the trajectory parameter used in relation for variable section sweeps.   In this tutorial, Paul Sagar, VP of Product Management, shows you how to build specific types of spiral geometry using the TRAJPAR parameter and a variable section sweep.   See how to do it:   For more tips from our experts, watch the Tips from the Creo Masters main page.
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
May 20, 2020

Manikin Ancillary Objects, Toolpaths, Command Search: Tips from the Creo Masters

Here's your next set of how-to tips in the series of quick Creo tutorials presented by our expert product managers. Each bite-sized tutorial is just a few minutes long. It's a perfect opportunity to learn something new.   Take a look below at about 15 minutes of video tips to help you boost your Creo proficiency.   Let's get started.   Give Your Manikin a Backpack, a Hat, or a Beer   A manikin model is considered a standard Creo Parametric assembly. You can add ancillaries (sub-assemblies) to the manikin, like a backpack, tool, hat, etc. These help you test your design for ergonomic compatibility and other human-centric requirements.   Further, if the library doesn't contain what you need, you can design a custom item to be used with manikins.    In this tutorial, Arnaud van de Veerdonk, Creo Product Manager, shows you how to add ancillary objects to manikin models.     See Subtractive Manufacturing Toolpaths in the Model Tree   Your workflow for accessing subtractive manufacturing toolpaths and references might be more complicated than it needs to be. How many clicks does it take for you to see them?   In this tutorial, Creo Product Manager, Jose Coronado shows you how to enable a mode in Creo NC to display the toolpath and its references just by clicking on the toolpath name on the Model Tree.     Find That SolidWorks Command in Creo Parametric   For users who are new to PTC Creo Parametric, but have previous experience with SolidWorks, the Creo Parametric Command Search Tool allows you to map SolidWorks commands to Creo commands.   In this tutorial, Director of Product Management, Martin Neumueller demonstrates:       For more tips from our experts, watch the Tips from the Creo Masters main page.  
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
May 15, 2020

Lightweight AR, Sketch Regions, Custom Fractions: Tips from the Creo Masters

Here's the next set of quick Creo tutorials presented by our expert product managers. Each tutorial in this series is just a few minutes long. These tips are aimed at helping you learn a new skill. Or, for experienced users, helping you learn a new workflow to perform a skill you've been doing for years.   Below you’ll find about 15 minutes of video how-tos to help you improve your Creo proficiency.   Let's get started. Combining Simplified Reps and Augmented Reality for Lightweight Experiences   Simplified Representations allow you to control the amount of data retrieved for a component. These can be helpful for to publishing lightweight AR experience.   In this tutorial, Creo Product Manager, Luke Westbrook, shows you how to use simplified reps with your next AR experience.   Here's how: Using Sketch Region   You can create geometry containing extrude, revolve, fill, and sketch features  quickly using sketch regions. Using Sketch Region reduces the need to perform project and trim operations within Sketcher. It also offers a flexible way to use portions of a single sketch as the basis for several sketch-based features.   In this short tutorial, Director of Product Management, Martin Neumueller, shows you how to use Sketch Region selection to quickly create geometry with supported sketch-based features.   Watch the tutorial:   Dimensioning: Custom Fractions   You can display dimensions in Creo as either decimals or fractions by setting a configuration option. Then, you can set up custom fraction denominators and use them to define your model's dimensions.   In this tutorial, Creo Product Manager, Michael Fridman, shows you how to dimension with fractions instead of decimal representations, and then add a custom fraction denominator, when needed.   See how to do it:   For more tips from our experts, watch the Tips from the Creo Masters main page.
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
May 8, 2020

Shrinkwrap All Quilts, Custom Manikin Postures, CNC Drilling: Tips from the Masters

We're offering a series of quick Creo tutorials presented by our expert product managers. Each of these tutorials are just a few minutes long. These bite-sized tips are a perfect opportunity to learn a new skill or ensure you're following best practices.   Below you’ll find about 15 minutes of video how-tos to help you boost your CAD know-how.   Let's get started.   Shrinkwrap All Quilts   When you create a Shrinkwrap feature, by default, Creo automatically analyzes all components in the assembly and determines which ones will be included in the shrinkwrap. This could result in subassembly quilts being excluded. However, you can use the Search Tool to help find and select all quilts in the assembly.   In this tutorial, Arnaud van de Veerdonk, Creo Product Manager, shows you how to use shrinkwrap to copy all quilts from all models in an assembly.   Watch the tutorial now:   Work with Custom Manikin Postures   You can test designs for ergonomic compatibility and other human-centric requirements using a Creo Manikin. If you can't find a manikin that fits your design scenario, you can create a custom posture for your manikin. Then, you can save the posture, use it for an analysis or apply it to any other manikin later.   In this tutorial, Arnaud van de Veerdonk explains how to create, store, and apply custom manikin postures.   Here's how to do it:     CNC Drilling on Imported Geometry   Simplify your work creating hole-making sequences over imported geometry with tips from Creo Product Manager, Jose Coronado.   In this tutorial you'll see how to easily create CNC drilling sequences by:   Creating drill holes on imported geometry (no axes needed). Using the Auto Depth option so you don't need to manually select the end of each set of holes.   Watch the tutorial:   For more tips from our experts, watch the Tips from the Creo Masters main page.  
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Apr 30, 2020

External References, Standard Profile Configurations, Annotation Elements: Tips from the Creo Master

Here's the next set of tutorials in the series of Creo tips from our expert product managers.   Below you’ll find about 15 minutes of video how-tos to help you improve your CAD proficiency—whether you just started using Creo or you've been using it for years.   Ready to get started?   Make External References Independent of Their Source, by Default   Feature dependencies can be either local or external references. Local references relate to geometry in the model in which they were created. External references (or external dependencies) occur when you reference geometry (parts, subassemblies) outside the model in which they were created.   By default, external references depend on the model containing the geometry being referenced. The external feature depends on to the assembly where it was created, and every time you regenerate the parts or the assembly involved in the external reference, Creo Parametric looks for this feature’s references in the source part of the external reference.   In the tutorial below, Arnaud van de Veerdonk, Creo Product Manager, shows you how to configure Creo Parametric so external feature references are created without a dependency on the source model.   Watch the tutorial:   Create Standard Profile Configurations in Creo AFX   Those working with Creo Advanced Framework Extension (AFX) can quickly assemble, modify, and move profiles, creating joints between profiles, as well as creating, modifying, and copying connector or equipment elements.   In this tutorial, our Creo Product Manager, shows you how to quickly place standard profile configurations into an assembly using Creo AFX.   Here's the tutorial:   Handling Annotation Elements in MBD: 2 Tips   In model-based definition (MBD), getting annotations traditionally requires careful attention. You'd rather spend that time designing. That's why you need any tricks you can find that'll improve your efficiency when you're working with annotations.   In this tutorial, Creo Product Manager, Michael Fridman, shows two tips for working more efficiently with annotation elements in annotation features.   Watch the tips:     For more tips from our experts, watch the Tips from the Creo Masters main page.    
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Apr 23, 2020

Tips from the Creo Masters: Build Your CAD Expertise in Just 15 Minutes

Throughout April and May 2020, we rolled out a series of posts here on the Creo Community to help enhance your CAD skills 15 minutes at a time.   Visit this Creo Tips below for posts packed with new video tips and demos from our product experts. You’ll find step-saving guidance on topics such as mastering complicated rounds, embossing text on cylindrical surfaces, using sketch regions, and more.   Post 1 Copy geometry from multiple assembly components in a single feature. Quickly defeature a model to prepare for simulation. Creating advanced rounds. Adding rounds Post 2  Prevent drag and drop restructuring from the Model Tree. Bookmark an AR experience on your mobile device. Emboss text on a cylindrical surface.   Post 3  Create external feature references without depending on a source model. Place standard profile configurations in an assembly using AFX. More efficiently work with annotation elements in annotation features. Post 4 Use Shrinkwrap to copy all quilts from all models in an assembly. Store and apply Manikin custom postures. Using the Manufacturing module, drill holes in Creo without creating an axis; plus use the Auto Depth option.   Post 5 Use simplified reps to publish only what is needed in an AR experience. Use Sketch Region selection to quickly create geometry with supported sketch-based features. Dimension with fractions. Post 6  Add ancillary objects to Manikin models. Display the toolpath and its references by clicking on the toolpath name on the Model Tree. Map SolidWorks commands to Creo commands. Post 7  Use Update Control functionality through, on-the-fly created, geometry backups. Manage visibility of annotations and supplemental geometry such as planes, axes, coordinate systems, points, and curves. Build spiral geometry using a variable section sweep and a parameter called TRAJPAR. Post 8  Report mass properties for each wire in a BOM. Create a helical toolpath using the auto-cutline functionality; plus, define a 5-axis toolpath while controlling the tool axis. Prevent inadvertent modification of driving dimension values when the dimension precision (number of decimal places) is modified.
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Apr 9, 2020

Copy Geometry, Simplify Meshes, Manipulate Rounds: Tips from the Creo Masters

As promised, here is Post 1 in the new series of Creo tips from our expert product managers.   Each post includes about 15 minutes of video how-tos aimed at skilling up your CAD proficiency—whether you’ve just started using Creo or consider yourself an old pro.   So much for the ado. Let’s jump in!   1. Getting Granular: Copy Geometry from Multiple Components You can pass any type of geometric reference information and user-defined parameters to and from parts, skeleton models, and assemblies using the Copy Geometry feature. Normally, you can only copy geometry (like curves, surfaces, or datum planes) from a single source component.   However, in this tutorial, Creo Product Manager, Arnaud van de Veerdonk shows you how to manually copy geometry from multiple assembly components using a single shrink wrap feature.   Watch how to do it:     2. Simplify Your Mesh by Removing Small Features … Quickly and Easily   Simplifying a model by removing small geometric features, holes, and areas that increase the complexity of the mesh can speed up analysis and simulation processes. But you might find it time-consuming to remove these features manually.   In the tutorial below, Martin Neumueller, Director of Product Management, shows how to quickly defeature a model in preparation for simulation with flexible modeling and geometry search capabilities provided in Creo Simulate and Creo Parametric.     3. Manipulate Rounds Like a Boss: 3 Tricks   You've maybe noticed that Creo creates default, context-sensitive transitions when you add rounds to a model. These are just the default and, like most other elements, they can be changed to fit your needs.   In this short tutorial Paul Sagar, VP of Product Management, shows you 3 tricks for creating advanced round geometry inside Creo. You'll learn how to:  Add a round to 3 intersecting edges. Understand the power of round pieces Apply different round values to a tangent chain of edges. Extend a round along a tangent chain of edges, controlling the end transition geometry. Watch this short tutorial to learn how:      For more tips from our experts, watch the Tips from the Creo Masters main page.    
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Apr 9, 2020

Did You Know? Disable Import Validation Notifications

In some cases, you may not want Import Validation notifications when opening components in Creo Unite. For example, a model may have known issues, but you still want it in Creo for reference or for placements indicators.   Many users asked us for a way to toggle those notifications off (and on) after a model had been opened or imported. With Creo 6 or later, now you can.   With import validation notifications disabled, you don’t receive a report of failed validation in the Notification Center, or an indication of failed validation in the Model Tree. Here’s what you need to know to set your default to enable/disable these notifications:   To Enable or Disable Validation for Individual Components   If you want to disable or enable import validation notifications for individual components, right-click the component in the Model Tree and select Import Validation.    Image: Enabling import validation notifications for a component from the Model Tree   Note that when you select Enable Import Validation, it does not include import validation for models that have been imported or opened. And, it does not change the status for imported or opened models when they are modified.   To Enable or Disable This Validation by Default   If you want to enable/disable import validation notifications for all components, select or clear the Enable Import Validation checkbox in the Creo Parametric Options dialog box.   Watch the Demo   See a demonstration of these tips in the video below.       Get More Tips in Your Inbox   To receive more tips like this one right in your inbox, subscribe to our e-newsletter.    
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Mar 17, 2020

Did You Know? A Quicker Way to Work with Features

Do you create or modify features in Creo? Now you can speed up your work by taking advantage of feature mini toolbars and dimension toolbars, available in Creo 6.0 and later. You'll find these toolbars for features frequently used with part and sheet metal design. Here's everything you need to know to use them.   To Open  Feature Mini Toolbar in Creo   To reach a feature mini toolbar, simply click in the graphics area of your Creo screen.  A mini toolbar appears providing you with quick access to relevant options for your feature. Right-click in the graphics area to open the mini toolbar AND a shortcut menu.   Image: Feature mini toolbar and shortcut menu Note that in addition to the feature mini toolbar, there are also dimension toolbars that allow you to access some commands/options that were previously available only via the shortcut menu for the dimension.   Bonus: Tabs That Reveal More   If you’re in a newer version of Creo, you’ll see that tabs have a new look. In Creo 6 and later, when you open a tab, a short description (plus a link to a Help page) appears directly in the UI.    Image: When the Hole tab is active, a short description appears in ribbon area.   Watch the Demo   You can see these tips and more demonstrated in the video below.     Why Wait to Upgrade?   Each release of Creo includes dozens of convenient features like these that make your work faster and more intuitive than ever. Learn more about what's in the latest versions of Creo today!
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Jan 8, 2020

Why Product Designers Use CFD

Design engineers use computational fluid dynamics to create viable designs that hold up under real-world conditions. With CFD they can optimize products, reduce expensive physical testing, and troubleshoot systems digitally. Read more from our CFD expert, Kamran Fouladi >> https://www.ptc.com/en/cad-software-blog/three-reasons-your-team-needs-computational-fluid-dynamics   (view in My Videos)
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Sep 25, 2018

See Creo Simulation Live, Real-Time FEA as You Design

At LiveWorx this year, we announced a partnership with ANSYS and a new technology never before available for parametric modeling: Live Simulation!   Creo Simulation Live will provide real-time simulation from within your 3D CAD modeler as you work. If you didn't get to see the live demo on the LiveWorx show floor (it was pretty crowded at times), we've got your front row seat in this short video. Watch:     To keep up with announcements about Creo Simulation Live and other CAD and PTC Mathcad news, sign up for the PTC Express Newsletter.           
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Sep 13, 2018

MBD (Model Based Definition) in Creo Parametric 3.0 with combined states

Workflow for creating and managing combined states to display annotations (dimensions, gtols, datums) for MBD (Model Based Definition) in Creo Parametric 3.0  
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msmith
14-Alexandrite
May 4, 2017

Creo+Excel Automation

Generate a set of Creo 3D models, parts list, drawings and 3D visualization with MS Excel and PTC Creo.      
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RadovanMíček
15-Moonstone
Oct 25, 2016

How to update FlexNet Admin License Server (lmadmin) with a new license file

How to change the license file in FlexNet Admin License Server 11.10.0 How to reconfigure FlexNet Admin License Server with an updated license file How to reconfigure the license manager with a new license file How to update the license server (lmadmin) to point to a new license file Error "(-12):Invalid returned data from license server system" when executing ptcstatus.bat in Flexnet Admin License Server How to update application with a new license file if license server is FlexNet Admin License Server (lmadmin) The client software does not recognize the new license file. Unable to find ptcsetup.bat to update the new license
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VinitKamble
14-Alexandrite
Oct 18, 2016

Platform support and download page for FLEXnet Publisher standalone installer

How to download FLEXnet Publisher standalone installer ? How to download License Server installer ? How to access License manager installer for Unix ? CD/DVD of the license server is not available for HP Unix/Linux How to download the PTC license server for Windows 7 x64bit ? Which PTC License Server is compatible with Windows 7 x64bit ? Where to download Flexnet ? Where to download ptc_d.exe for Windows Server ? Platform support and download page for FLEXnet Publisher standalone installer PTC License Server is not available in Mathcad Prime 3.0 installation DVD Is the Flexnet Publisher supported on Windows Server 2012 R2?
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VinitKamble
14-Alexandrite
Oct 18, 2016

How to install Creo Parametric 3.0, Creo Simulate 3.0, Creo Direct 3.0 and Creo Layout 3.0

How to perform installation How to install  using install-from-web How to install a node locked license The drag and drop of the license does not work How to install software Unable to install by adding SON under simple license entry
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VinitKamble
14-Alexandrite
Oct 18, 2016

How to access PTC Licensing Tool

How to access PTC Licensing Tool How to retrieve license file How to generate license file How to use Sales Order Number to retrieve license file
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VinitKamble
14-Alexandrite
Oct 14, 2016

Using repeat region relations to report bulk item quantity as A/R

Covers creation of repeat region relations to control quantity for bulk items in an assembly BOM table.      
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MarkFahlbeck
21-Topaz I
Sep 29, 2016

Understanding patterning of a standard hole with point patterns

Covers point patterns of standard holes and the use of Alternate Origin as a best practice to correctly generate the pattern.  
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MarkFahlbeck
21-Topaz I
Sep 29, 2016

Applying a torsional moment load to a model with solid elements in Creo Simulate

How to apply a torsional moment load, or torque, to a model using solid elements.  
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MarkFahlbeck
21-Topaz I
Sep 29, 2016
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