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"Things I Love About Creo" Tips & Techniques Session

Check out this video on PTC Creo Tips & Techniques "Things I Love About Creo", presented by Michael P. Bourque from PDSVision.  
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Lino_Tozzi
13-Aquamarine
Feb 27, 2025

Texture assigment with Pro|ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0

Knurl texture assigment with Pro|ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0   (view in My Videos)
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VladimirPalffy
14-Alexandrite
May 2, 2011

Creo Parametric Ansys Simulation Tips and Techniques

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

Creo Layout Tips and Techniques

Check out this video on Creo Layout from PTC Application Engineers Presenters: Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) and Ryan Butcher (Technical Specialist, Fellow).   Click here for Creo Layout Learning  
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Dec 9, 2022

More than 4 ways to create Ordinate dimensions

Creo tutorial based on your request - How to Create Ordinate dimensions in 3D and 2D
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VladimirPalffy
14-Alexandrite
Aug 26, 2022

Working with Homogenized Lattices

You probably know that Creo 6.0 became available recently. You can see an overview of what’s in the release here. Among the new capabilities, we’ve added homogenization for those simulating lattice structures. Arun Chavan from our development team offers this closer look at how homogenization works, why it matters, and the data behind the solution.     What Is Homogenization? Homogenization is a process of extracting effective material properties from a heterogeneous material and then viewing it as a continuum on the macroscopic level with the extracted properties ascribed to it.    Homogenization has many important and practical applications in material sciences, particularly where repeating lattice structures (and composites) are used.  That’s because computations of models with many lattices often prove difficult, time-consuming, and error prone. With homogenization, you have an effective approach for describing the overall behaviour of large lattice structures, without the complexity.   Improving Performance in Creo Say the number of cells in a structure exceeds 24,000. You may find it impractical to store or simulate full or simplified geometry models of that size in your system. These tasks simply require a too many computational resources. To facilitate the modelling of large lattice structures, Creo can now represent them as a continuous solid with material properties equivalent to those of the lattice structure.A solid with these effective material properties will have the same mass properties, stiffness, porosity, etc. as the original lattice structure.   Image: Creo 6.0.0.0 uses homogenization methods to facilitate the modelling of large lattice structures by computing and providing Creo Simulate the equivalent homogenized material properties. 1. Lattice structure; 2. Homogenous Continuum; 3. Process of Homogenization   What’s the Homogenization Procedure? Here’s more details about how it works: For a given lattice topology, we identify a unit cell. We apply Periodic Boundary Conditions on the unit cells and calculate overall effective material property. We then use these homogenized material properties for simulation.   Lattice Structures Then and Now In earlier Creo releases, to analyze lattice structures, the software would either create a full geometry lattice or simplified lattice. These both led to computationally intensive procedures, especially when the lattice region was large or included densely packed cells.   In Creo Parametric 6.0.0.0, the “homogenized” representation defines dense lattice structures without creating them in the model. An equivalent material property of the lattice region is extracted and used to get the equivalent mathematical model of material. In Creo Simulate, these equivalent homogenized material properties are then used to simulate the structure for linear static and modal response of a part. As a result, it takes less time to define a lattice, the model size is reduced, and simulation moves quicker.   The Data: How Do the Results Compare? We compared Creo 6.0.0.0 results for three lattice structures and all of them compared very well with baseline. The homogenization results converge when compared with full lattice geometry models. As you can see in the table below, the error declines with an increase in the number of lattices in a given volume.  
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cmcclintock
13-Aquamarine
Apr 4, 2019

Prismatic & MultiSurface Milling Tips & Techniques Session Recording (West Coast)

Check out this video on Prismatic & MultiSurface Milling from PTC Application Engineers Presenters: Lee Goodwin (Technical Specialist, Principal) and Ryan Butcher (Technical Specialist, Fellow) Original Date Presented: October 12, 2021   To dive deeper into the subject, check out PTC University.   (view in My Videos)
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Nov 3, 2021

Simplifying Models For Downstream Use Tips & Techniques

Check out this video on PTC Creo Tips & Techniques: "Simplifying Models For Downstream Use" by Mark DeCraene, Principle Solution Consultant from PTC. Also, a quick word from our partner Sigmaxim and their tool Proxy Builder for Simplification. 
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Lino_Tozzi
13-Aquamarine
Mar 28, 2025

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

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

Model Based Definition

Check out this video on Model Based Definition from PTC Application Engineers  Presenters: Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) and Ryan Butcher (Technical Specialist, Fellow).   Click here for (view in My Videos)
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Apr 4, 2022

Preparing and analyzing optical assemblies in Creo® - Webinar on Oct 13th

As part of our B&W Webinar Week 2021, there is a session about "Preparing and analyzing optical assemblies in Creo®".  We will show you how to perform ray path analysis directly in Creo Parametric assemblies. You will also be able to manage optical materials and wavelengths in a database using our SMARTOptics software. What you can expect beyond that: Application examples for SMARTOptics Scope of services of SMARTOptics When: Oct 13 at 4 pm (CEST)   You can watch the recording now here:  (view in My Videos)   Please feel free to ask your questions. 
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FranziOsterburg
10-Marble
Oct 5, 2021

Creo Behavioral Modeling Tips & Techniques Session Recording (West Coast)

Check out this video on Creo Behavioral Modeling from PTC Application Engineers Presenters: 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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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
Jul 21, 2021

Creo Layout & 2D Drawing Sketcher Tips n' Techniques

Check out this video on Creo Layout & 2D Drawing Sketcher from PTC Application Engineers Presenters: Lino Tozzi (Technical Specialist, Fellow) and Tom Quaglia (Creo Segment Sales )   
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Lino_Tozzi
13-Aquamarine
Dec 7, 2022

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

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

Creo 4.0: Start here! for UI / UX / Customization / Selection / Mini toolbar

I'm creating this blog to be the central home page for anyone interested in trying out the new functionality in Creo 4.0 Sneak Peek relating to UX (User Experience) UI Selection Mini toolbars Customization. Below will be links to my other blog posts on specific detailed topics under the mentioned theme. I will update the links as I post more information. Ideally you might want to reply to this post so that we can keep the threads linked.   Thanks and best regards…Martin     User Experience What's New UI/UX/Customization: Video - New UI Customization in Creo 4.0 Sneak Peek UI/UX/Customization: Video on new selection paradigm and mini toolbars in Creo 4.0 Sneak Peek
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mneumueller
17-Peridot
Jun 9, 2016

Rendring

Motor Reducer's only gears   (view in My Videos)
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DalbeerSinghSoh
12-Amethyst
Nov 13, 2011

Creo Parametric 8 & 9 Update Tips and Techniques

Check out this video on Creo Parametric 8 & 9 Update from PTC Application Engineers  Presenters: Lee Goodwin (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 22, 2022

PTC University Tips & Techniques

Check out this video on Creo University  from Presenters: Scott Barkman (PTC University Programs, Director), Matt Huybrecht (Senior Manager - Academic Education)  and Lino Tozzi (Solutions Consulting, Fellow)    (view in My Videos)     
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Lino_Tozzi
13-Aquamarine
Aug 3, 2022

3D Datum Axis (3D Center Line) - Any Geometrical Shape

Do you need a 3D center line on a general shape? Here are a few steps.     (view in My Videos)
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VladimirPalffy
14-Alexandrite
Apr 19, 2011
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