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Did You Know? Stand-Alone Datum Feature Symbols in Creo 4.0

In Creo 4.0, we introduced a number of features to make using model-based definition more seamless in your 3D CAD software. Among the changes: datum feature symbols can now be used as stand-alone annotations. In this post, our expert shows you how to make the most of this new feature.If
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cmcclintock
12-Amethyst
Mar 12, 2017

Did You Know? Creating Lattice Features with Creo 4.0

One of the benefits of additive manufacturing is that it lets you manufacture complex shapes that would otherwise prove difficult or impossible to produce with traditional processes. Imagine sending these models to be injection molded:But with additive manufacturing, lattice structures
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cmcclintock
12-Amethyst
Feb 19, 2017

Did You Know? Multi-object Support for Freestyle in Creo 4.0

With Creo 4.0, we’ve dramatically improved the usability of Freestyle, making it even easier to create and modify complex geometry all within a single feature. In this post, our product manager tells you how it works.With Creo parametric 4.0, Freestyle has been enhanced so you can
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cmcclintock
12-Amethyst
Feb 13, 2017

Did You Know? Working in Full-Screen Mode with Creo 4.0

Have you downloaded Creo 4.0 yet? One of the first things you might want to try out is the new full-screen mode. It removes user interface components to maximize your 3D view. In this post, Product Manager Martin Neumueller describes how it works.To work in full screen mode, press
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cmcclintock
12-Amethyst
Feb 1, 2017

Did You Know? Creating Spiral Geometry with TRAJPAR

When you need to create complex geometric and non-geometric shapes that vary in dimension along the length of any given path, you can use the trajpar parameter to represent a trajectory path in Creo. Its value ranges from 0 to 1, with 0 representing the beginning of the trajectory,
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cmcclintock
12-Amethyst
Nov 20, 2016

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
14-Alexandrite
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
13-Aquamarine
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
13-Aquamarine
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
13-Aquamarine
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
13-Aquamarine
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

Understanding & troubleshooting Mechanism warning "The highlighted connection(s) are not defined from two bodies, if you continue they will be suppressed"

Explanation of this warning and overview of 2 troubleshooting methods to resolve it.        
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MarkFahlbeck
21-Topaz I
Sep 29, 2016

Creating repeat regions to display family table information

Workflow for creating a 2D repeat region to display family table information.  Covers an alternate method using simple repeat regions to allow the use of relations and filters.  Discusses creation of filters in alternate method, and some related drawing setup options are also covered in addition to column sorting to match the family table display order.    
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MarkFahlbeck
21-Topaz I
Sep 29, 2016

Did You Know? Using Sketch-Based Features and Dimension Draggers

Using PTC Creo Parametric sketch-based features, you can quickly draw and edit geometry. While creating a new sketch-based feature, you can either select a sketch or a sketch plane first, and then open the tool (click Model > Extrude), or you can open the tool and then select a
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cmcclintock
12-Amethyst
Sep 25, 2016

Creating an animation using an explode state in Creo Parametric

Workflow for creating an assembly process animation video using an explode state in Creo Parametric  
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msmith
14-Alexandrite
Sep 22, 2016

Using the Align command in the Freestyle feature in Creo Parametric

Demonstration of using the Align command to connect a Freestyle control mesh to existing Creo geometry and the warnings that may appear during the process.    
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msmith
14-Alexandrite
Sep 16, 2016

Data Interoperability between Creo Elements/Direct and Creo further extended

  Hi everone,  attached please find a PDF document describing the interoperability extensions between Creo Elements/Direct Modeling and Creo as part of the Creo 4.0 Sneak Peek.  Looking forward to your feedback  Best regards   Berthold 
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bhug
6-Contributor
Jul 25, 2016

Did You Know? Hyperlinks to Combination States

You can now make it easier to page through various combination states by creating hyperlinks on notes. In other words, you can create a note annotation for your model that contains a hyperlink to a combination state. Clicking the hyperlink sets the drawing view to the certain state.In
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cmcclintock
12-Amethyst
Jul 10, 2016

metrics_2_mashup.zip

Workflow of loading metrics data onto ThingWorx
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RussellJ.H.Hsu
1-Newbie
Jul 3, 2016
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