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Multibody - How to display, use or call-out a body parameter – Part 2 (new in Creo 8.0)

Hello everyone and welcome back to the multibody blog series. This post also attempts to answer another body parameter related question: How can I display call-out a body parameter in a generic way? We received a question and enhancement idea from customers adopting Creo 7.0 asking for Leader Note Callouts for Bodies, similar to existing notations available for models, features etc as described in the Creo help here. (in short: Previously, when attaching a leader note to a model (component) you can get the value of a specific parameter for the attachment model. This can be achieved with the following syntax: &<param_name>:att_mdl  e.g &BOM_PART_NO:att_mdl)   An analogue workflow is now supported for body parameters. We implemented and added this to Creo 8.0. This enhancement allows you to call out the values of body parameters into a leader note that is attached to that body. To call out the value of a specific body parameter, you need to use the following syntax inside the leader note that is attached to that body: &<body-parameter-name>:att_body For example, if you have a body parameter called Description, you could create a leader note with the callout &Description:att_body  or call out the body’s material using &PTC_ASSIGNED_MATERIAL:att_body   When you create a leader note with this syntax, Creo Parametric checks the body to which the note leader is attached. If the called parameter exists for that body, then the body parameter gets evaluated and the parameter value is shown in the note. In the case of an assembly, Creo Parametric looks for the called parameter in the body of the component to which the note is attached. The callout is supported for all the environments and modes that already support :att_mdl.   Example: All bodies have a DESCRIPTION parameter called out using &Description:att_body      Thanks for reading. I hope it was informative.   Back to Creo 7.0 & 8.0 Multibody Home: Start Here!   Enjoy!....Martin
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mneumueller
17-Peridot
May 7, 2021

2D Detailing: Geometric Tolerances (GTOL)

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

FMX: Video - New Sheet Metal specific Flexible Modeling tools to modify Sheet Metal Design Objects

Attached please find a video showing new Flexible Modeling tools in Sheet Metal that allow to recognize Sheet Metal Design Objects such as bends, bend reliefs, corner reliefs, corner seams, forms from geometry and modify them with new dedicated tools.   Note that you might want to use the respective recognition tools with the automatic option upfront to recognize all those objects on the model. The Design Object tree (secondary tree) will show the recognized objects. The new Edit tools (Edit Bend Relief, Edit Corner Relief, Edit Corner Seam, Edit Bend) then allow you modify those objects independent from how these features had been created and as such even on an imported model.   Tools that are already quite stable in this sneak-peek version are: The new recognition tools (Recognize Bends, Bend Reliefs, Corner Reliefs, Corner Seams, Forms) Edit Bend Relief Edit Corner Relief Edit Corner Seam Tools are not fully stabilized yet in this version are: Edit Bend Pull Wall Even though not fully stable, we decided to keep them in the sneak-peek version to at least allow you to try them out in basic scenarios. Note that Edit Bend and Pull Wall actually handle the adjacent conditions (reliefs and corner seams) and recreate them after the operation. Both operations also automatically transform all geometry that is attached to the modified wall/bend. Looking forward to your feedback!   Best regards…Martin
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mneumueller
17-Peridot
Jun 14, 2016

Did You Know? How to Create a Family Table

Our weekly Did You Know series focuses on providing users with informative, “how-to” tips to help them get the most out of PTC Creo. This week’s post, provided by Director of Product Management Paul Sagar, shows users how to create family tables in PTC Creo Parametric. Users will learn how family tables enable you to create a large number of common parts quickly, based upon a generic design model.   Family tables are a collection of parts or assemblies which are similar, but deviate slightly in some aspect – such as size or included features. Bolts are a common example because they look similar and perform the same function regardless of their properties. It’s helpful to think of them as a family of part models. Parts in family tables are also known as table driven parts. In PTC Creo Parametric, you can create family tables in three easy steps.   Step 1: Identify Features Which Will Vary First, you must identify which dimensions or features will vary for your family of parts. Click on the Model Intent overflow menu and select Switch Symbols. This will show you the symbolic name of the features dimensions in your generic part (such as size or depth). From here, you will know which dimension will be altered in your family of parts. Click on the Switch Symbols command under the Model Intent drop down to understand the names of the dimensions in your part. This will help you identify what you need to change.     Step 2: Create the Family Table Go back into the Model Intent overflow and select Family Table. Click Add Columns in the family table dialog box. With Dimension selected in the Add Item section, click on a feature in the model, and then select the dimension you wish to add to the family table. From the Family table command, we can choose which parameters we want to alter in each of the instances we create.   We can also add parameters into our family table (such as descriptions). In the Add Items section, click Parameter, then choose what you want to add (description for instance), and click Insert Selected. You can see the parameter has been added to the table.  Parameters added to the table can be edited in each of the part instances. You can also add features from the model tree, which can be included or excluded in the part instances.   Step 3: Edit Instances After choosing the parameters, we can chose the number of instances we want in our family table. Simply click Add Instances until you have the desired quantity.  You can edit the parameters for each specific instance. To finish the table, click Verify instances. This will tell you if your changes can be regenerated. Finally, you can preview or open each instance by selecting the appropriate row and picking Open. In the family table menu you can edit and verify the specifications on each instance you will create. You can also preview each part.   In the family table menu you can edit and verify the specifications on each instance you will create. You can also preview each part.   In conclusion, family tables give you an easy systematic approach to creating a large number of related models.   Check out our video tutorial on the PTC University Learning Exchange (“Creating a Family Table”) to see this advice in action. We’d also love to hear your suggestions for working with family tables in PTC Creo Parametric.   For more in-depth product feature explanations, visit our Tech Tips area.   Have some ideas about what PTC Creo product features you’d like to learn more about? Send me a message or leave a comment below and we’ll write up the best ideas from the community. Thanks for reading, looking forward to all of your feedback! In case you missed it, here are our recent Did You Know posts: 1)    Tips and Tricks for Cable Design in PTC Creo Parametric Piping and Cabling Extension 2)    Creating Helical Sweeps for Springs 3)    How to Use Motion Skeletons to Quickly Design Mechanisms
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tmckeown
10-Marble
Mar 5, 2014

Who will be next?

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VladimirPalffy
14-Alexandrite
Jul 19, 2011

MultiAxis Milling w Creo NC Tips & Techniques Session Recording (West Coast)

Check out this video on MultiAxis Milling w Creo NC from PTC Application Engineers Presenters: Lee Goodwin (Solution Consultant, Principal) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consultant, Fellow) Original Date Presented: October 17, 2023 To dive deeper into the subject, check out MultiAxis Milling.  
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Dec 4, 2023

Creo Composites Tips & Techniques Session Recording (West Coast)

Check out this video on Creo Composites from PTC Application Engineers Presenters: Lee Goodwin (Technical Specialist, Principal) and Ryan Butcher (Technical Specialist, Fellow) Original Date Presented: August 15,, 2023 To dive deeper into the subject, check out Creo Composites Learning.  
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Aug 25, 2023

Creo Ansys Tips & Techniques Session Recording (West Coast)

Check out this video on Creo Ansys from PTC Application Engineers Presenters: Lino Tozzi(Technical Specialist, Fellow) and Ryan Butcher (Technical Specialist, Fellow)   Date originally presented: July 18, 2023  
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Aug 25, 2023

Creo Design for Manufacturing with DFMPro

Check out this video on Design for Manufacturing with DFMPro (PTC Partner). DFMPro Presenters: Tom Van der Auwera (Regional Sales Dir - DFMPro), Pranav Khurjekar (Senior Manager - DFMPro) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consulting, Fellow, PTC).   Creo DFMPro Learning    
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Apr 5, 2023

Creo Piping Tips n' Techniques

Check out this video on Creo Piping from PTC Application Engineers! Presenters:  Adam Manfredonia (Presales Technical Specialist, Principal), Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) and Tom Quaglia (Creo Sales Specialist)  
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Lino_Tozzi
13-Aquamarine
Dec 7, 2022

Creo Flow Analysis (Creo 9) Tips and Techniques

Check out this video on Creo Flow Analysis (Creo 9) Tips and Techniques session  from PTC Application Engineers. Also this video Introduces Electromagnetic Simulation.  Presenters: Lino Tozzi (Solution Consulting, Fellow), Tom Quaglia (Solution Sales), Rich Moore & Alec Jiang (Simerics)     
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Lino_Tozzi
13-Aquamarine
Nov 30, 2022

Creo Flow Analysis Tips and Techniques

Check out this video on Creo Flow Analysis Tips and Techniques session  from PTC Application Engineers. Presenters: Lino Tozzi (Solution Consulting, Fellow) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consulting, Fellow).   Creo Flow Analysis Learning   
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Nov 29, 2022

Creo Ansys Tips n' Techniques

Check out this video on Creo Ansys from PTC Application Engineers. Presenters: Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) & Tom Quaglia (Creo Segment Sales). 
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Lino_Tozzi
13-Aquamarine
Sep 28, 2022

Creo Flow Analysis Tips n' Techniques

Check out this video on Creo Flow Analysis from PTC Application Engineers  Presenters: Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) & Tom Quaglia (Creo Segment Sales).  (view in My Videos)
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Lino_Tozzi
13-Aquamarine
Aug 30, 2022

Creo Parametric Advanced Framework Tips and Techniques

Check out this video on Creo Parametric Advanced Framework Tips and Techniques session  from PTC Application Engineers. Presenters: Lee Goodwin (Solution Consulting, Principle) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consulting, Fellow).   Creo Advanced Framework Learning   (view in My Videos)
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Aug 17, 2022

Creo ECAD MCAD Collaboration Tips and Techniques

Check out this video on Creo ECAD MCAD Collaboration from PTC Application Engineers  Presenters: Jason Petersen (Solution Consulting, Principle) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consulting, Fellow).   Creo ECAD MCAD Collaboration Learning   (view in My Videos)
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Jul 18, 2022

Creo Simulate Advanced

Check out this video on Creo Simulate Advanced Techniques from PTC Application Engineers Presenters: Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) and Tom Quaglia (Creo Segment Sales).   (view in My Videos)
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Lino_Tozzi
13-Aquamarine
Mar 1, 2022

How to change the system colors in Creo Parametric

In this video, we will learn to customize the system color set background color to display a gradient between two colors
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bchen
19-Tanzanite
Dec 15, 2021

Creo Mechanism Dynamics Tips & Techniques Session Recording (East Coast)

Check out this video on Mechanism Dynamics from PTC Application Engineers!   Presenters: Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) and Tom Quaglia (Strategic Segment Specialist) (view in My Videos)         To dive deeper into the subject, check out PTC University  
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Lino_Tozzi
13-Aquamarine
Aug 5, 2021

Creo Cabling/HMX Tips & Techniques Session Recording (East Coast)

Check out this video on Creo Cabling/HMX from PTC Application Engineers! Presenters:  Adam Manfredonia (Presales Technical Specialist, Principal), Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) and Ryan Butcher (Technical Specialist, Fellow) (view in My Videos)         To dive deeper into the subject, check out PTC University.
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Dayna_M
14-Alexandrite
Jul 27, 2021

Creo Additive Manufacturing Tips & Techniques Session Recording (East Coast)

Check out this video on Additive Manufacturing from PTC Application Engineers! Presenters:  Emily Pinto (Virtual Presales Technical Specialist) Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) and Ryan Butcher (Technical Specialist, Fellow) (view in My Videos)           To dive deeper into the subject, check out PTC University.
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Dayna_M
14-Alexandrite
Jul 27, 2021
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