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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

Did You Know? Simulation Analysis Has Been Overhauled in Creo 4.0

Here’s one more reason to download Creo 4.0 and try it out: Now you can see your simulation analysis results as a convergence plot and get more information for each step of the design study. Our expert explains:The overhaul of the analysis and the design study experience includes
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Apr 2, 2017

Did You Know? Edit Sheet Metal Corner Seams with Flexible Modeling

A while ago, we introduced “flexible modeling” into Creo. Flexible modeling adds direct modeling capabilities to our traditionally parametric 3D CAD system, so you can easily make changes to a model (thanks to flexible modeling) while retaining design intent (thanks to parametric
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Mar 19, 2017

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
13-Aquamarine
Mar 12, 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
13-Aquamarine
Feb 13, 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
13-Aquamarine
Nov 20, 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

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 II
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 II
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
13-Aquamarine
Sep 25, 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
8-Gravel
Jul 25, 2016

Import and Export Wavefront (*.obj) files directly in Freestyle

PTC now allows users to import and export standard Wavefront (*.obj) files in Freestyle.  The OBJ file could be created from other subdivisional modeler tools and imported geometry can contain multiple shapes.  Freestyle will provide additional control on import such as the facet units the ability to flip the normal direction of the control mesh.
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mfischer
18-Opal
Jun 17, 2016

Improvements to Closed Curve handling in Style

PTC has improved how Style deals with closed curves.  Users can now create closed curves as periodic or nonperiodic curves.  A new option is available to toggle between the different states of the closed curve, however, all newly created closed curves are defined as periodic by default. 
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mfischer
18-Opal
Jun 17, 2016

Improvements to Drop Curve feature in Style

PTC has improved the Drop Curve feature in Style to allow the new direction option of Normal to Surface and then selecting the surface on which to drop the curve. You can also drop a curve onto a datum plane, in a similar way to the Project feature. The dropped curve on the datum
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mfischer
18-Opal
Jun 17, 2016

Motors as Features - Edit References

One more example of what you can do with Motors now being feature. The attached video shows how to simply reroute the selected Motor to another Rotation Axis by clicking Edit References in the Mini Toolbar from either the Model Tree or the graphics area.  
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ArnaudVandeVeer
16-Pearl
Jun 16, 2016

Motors as Features - Unified dashboard

In Mechanism Motors are now features, which provides several advantages. One advantage is that the dashboard is unified and allows you to change the Driven Quantity in the Motor feature.   Check out the attached video for an example.  
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ArnaudVandeVeer
16-Pearl
Jun 16, 2016

2D Detailing: Datum Targets

Attached to this blog post is a short presentation on the new enhancements to Datum Targets in Creo 4.0 in Drawing mode.Any questions or feedback you have related to Datum Targets should be provided as comments to the blog post.That will be the easiest way for me to keep track of
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RaphaelCNascime
12-Amethyst
Jun 15, 2016

Creo Direct 4.0 - Video of new enhancements showing concept design

Hi everyone,   Have you already checked out Creo Direct 4.0 Sneak Peek? If not, I can only recommend looking at it as it features many enhancements. For a complete enhancements list, please check out the document: Direct Modeling What New   In addition, you might want to have a look at the attached video. It features many of the enhancements within a concept design workflow. The task at hand is to create a new design concept of the jigsaw foot so that the jigsaw can be equipped with a vacuum adapter and airflow channels to suck out the saw dust. We are going to do this by leveraging geometry from a different jigsaw model that already has a vacuum adapter and will use many of the new capabilities like boolean operations, mirror, attach etc to evolve the existing foot design so that it meets the requirement.   Looking forward to your comments.   Best regards..:Martin
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mneumueller
17-Peridot
Jun 14, 2016

Cable Regeneration Failure Improvements

Prior to Creo 4.0. when a cable or wire failed due to violation of a fixed length there were not any tools to remove the fixed length of the failed feature.   With Creo 4.0 from Model Tree, or notification center you can now Right Click and choose Remove Fixed Length.  If the wire has already failed then the fixed length is automatically  removed,  and wire is regenerated - See the attached Video  
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JimBarrettSmith
15-Moonstone
Jun 13, 2016

Did you notice the Spool Improvements?

Did you notice that you can now Identify a spool by name in the model tree Edit the parameters of a spool from the model tree Differentiate between manual and logical spools   Watch the attached video to learn more
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JimBarrettSmith
15-Moonstone
Jun 10, 2016
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