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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

Take your automation to the next level with Virtual Master Model - Webinar on Oct 12th

As part of our B&W Webinar Week 2021, there is a session about "Take your automation to the next level with Virtual Master Model" with our partner SIGMAXIM.    Keeping rules and logic in Creo has its benefits. But, it also has its drawbacks. Most of us have tried Family Tables Pro/Programs Relations Over loaded assemblies   The Virtual Master Model (VMM) concept gives users the advantage of retaining the information and rules saved in the master model concept without the disadvantage of lugging it around in Creo and Windchill environments. How did VMM make it better? By creating a rules engine and linking it outside Creo. Imagine being able to quickly change and update models without having to dig through code or other logic. Everything users do is based on rules and logic which cascades into other decisions and results. VMM offers the flexibility to keep the resulting Creo data a concise model set without the burden of unnecessary data. ETO can now be included in your automation road map. VMM is smart enough to handle complex and unique rule sets. You could also call it low coding.   When: Oct 12th at 3 pm (CEST)    Here is the recording for you: (view in My Videos) Please feel free to ask your questions.   
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FranziOsterburg
10-Marble
Oct 5, 2021

How to control the visibility of features/datums in specific views on a drawing in Creo Parametric

Applicable Releases: Creo Parametric 1.0 to 8.0   Description: In this video, we will be using "Active Layer Object Selection" option to: Control the display of features or datums in a drawing view Control display of items in layers on specific drawing view Hide/Unhide the features added in layer in specific drawing views
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SwapnilPandhare
19-Tanzanite
Dec 7, 2021

Creo Tutorial: 7 Ways To Create Boundary Blend

In this tutorial, you can learn How to define Boundary Blend feature
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VladimirPalffy
14-Alexandrite
Jul 31, 2020

Creo Parametric 9.0 Manikin

Check out this video on Automating Creo Parametic from PTC Application Engineers  Presenters: Lee Goodwin (Solution Consulting, Principal) and Ryan Butcher (Solution Consulting, Fellow).   Creo Manikin Learning   (view in My Videos)
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RyanL.Butcher
14-Alexandrite
May 19, 2022

Creo Trial Issue

I thought that the trial period was 30 days but I got a popup saying "Time Remaining - Your Creo Parametric8.0 trial will expire in - 18813 days, -19 hours and -9 minutes.", is it an error or whats "18813 days" mean? Also, after 30days I wont be allowed to use trial anymore or will be able to use some of the functions still?    
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KS_9778437
5-Regular Member
Jul 13, 2021

How to set number of decimal places for one or more dimension of a solid model in Creo Parametric ?

Applicable Release: Creo Parametric 1.0 to 8.0   Description: In this video, we will learn how to set the number of decimal places for existing model feature dimensions  
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sgudla
18-Opal
Dec 25, 2021

How to control dimension decimal places through configuration options in Creo Parametric ?

Applicable Release: Creo Parametric 1.0 to 8.0   Description: In this video, we will learn which configuration options control the number of decimal places for the dimensions that are going to be created in Creo Models and Drawings.
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sgudla
18-Opal
Dec 25, 2021

Multibody – FMX-Move: A simple body-based motion envelope cutout example

Hello all and welcome to another blog post in the multibody series.   Today’s topic represents an add-on to the previous post : How to “position” a body. The workflow example  in the below video explains in more detail how you can leverage these (previously discussed) positioning operations  to create a design like this very easily.   he intent here is to drive the cutout of the blue body parametrically based on the defined range of angular movement of the yellow pin. The workflow example makes use of the Flexible Modeling Move feature to create something like a “simplified motion envelope” driving the cutout opening in the blue body.      (view in My Videos) Thanks for reading.  I hope it was informative. If you liked it, give it a Kudo.   Back to Creo 7.0 & 8.0+ Multibody Home: Start Here!   Enjoy!....Martin
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mneumueller
17-Peridot
Oct 12, 2021

54 - Vivienne Westwood: Where Punk Spirit Meets Cutting-Edge Technology

Iconic British designer Dame Vivienne Westwood set up her fashion brand in the 1970s, reflecting the rebellious spirit of the era and embracing punk and counterculture. Its motto is “buy less, choose well, make it last.” We head to the Vivenne Westwood HQ in Milan to talk to meet Giorgio Ravasio, the brand’s Country Manager for Italy, he walks us around the shop floor of their flagship store and talks about how the company is embracing technology to stay at the forefront of a highly competitive fashion industry.    
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olivierlp
Community Manager
Jan 21, 2025

Creo tutorial: Flexible Modeling Symmetry Recognition feature

The Flexible Modeling Symmetry Recognition feature locates mirror-symmetrical geometry and builds new symmetry logic to the design intent. For example, the Symmetry Recognition feature is possible to use for Flexible Move.
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VladimirPalffy
14-Alexandrite
Sep 11, 2020

How to remove the outer and inner cut line paths on a cut line milling sequence using a helical sc

Applicable releases: Creo Parametric   description : A video demo in how to remove the outer and inner cut line paths on a cut line milling sequence using a helical scan type in Creo Parametric Unable to play video. Please try again later. (view in My Videos)
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oull
16-Pearl
Jan 30, 2020

How to create a roller coaster - El Toro Six Flags

In these tutorials, you can learn How to create a model of a roller coaster - El Toro Six Flags based on Picture. 3D modeling of Wooden roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure I will share with you in a couple of tutorials.  
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VladimirPalffy
14-Alexandrite
Jul 5, 2020

Creo tutorial: Surface modeling in Full screen mode

Do you know how to apply full-screen mode in creo - here is the quick tutorial for you.
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VladimirPalffy
14-Alexandrite
May 23, 2020

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Jaime_Lee
Community Manager
Jun 29, 2021

Creo 7 tutorial: Ready to 3D print - Lattice improvements

With Creo Additive Manufacturing Extension you can now add lattice based on the Delaunay algorithm and more. In this tutorial, you can learn How to apply new lattice functionality to the model and How to prepare 3D model with the logic of Multibody Design.
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VladimirPalffy
14-Alexandrite
May 23, 2020

Assinging materials in Creo via Weblink

Usually, You assign a material using oSession = pfcCreate("MpfcCOMGlobal").GetProESession();  CurModel = oSession.CurrentModel;  CurModel.CurrentMaterial = CurModel.RetrieveMaterial(material_name); But there is a catch.This code line only imports the number
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Mat
15-Moonstone
Feb 15, 2016

Designing better products with AI analytics - $50 for 1h call

Do you work in the engineering department responsible for product design?   We know that designers and engineers must address issues around cost, compliance, and product redesigns. In many cases, this requires pulling data from different systems. We have created a solution vision that we want your feedback on. Through this approach, we would collect data automatically and deliver it via Windchill (PLM) to help you make data-driven design decisions and speed up the process of collecting and analyzing this data.   The call will be hosted remotely using MS Teams or Zoom, and last approximately 45 - 60 minutes. You will be rewarded with a $50 honorarium in the form of an e-gift card.   Interested?  Register here:  https://www.userinterviews.com/projects/6g1pRnFf_A/apply
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KimberlyMoroni
6-Contributor
Jun 13, 2022

Creo 3D contact - Object is Falling down as planned

In this video tutorial, you will learn how to use 3D contact for "planned fall down":
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VladimirPalffy
14-Alexandrite
May 20, 2022

Recording of New and hidden functions in SMARTAnnotate

As part of our B&W Webinar Week 2021, there is a session about " New and hidden functions in SMARTAnnotate". After a short general overview of the software we will especially present the following topics: Batch Process for creating a multi-language documentation New workflow of the ‚Flag’ functionality Integrating a multi-language drop-down list for parameter values Working with individual user profiles How the notification center works You can watch the recording now:  (view in My Videos) Please feel free to ask your questions. 
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FranziOsterburg
10-Marble
Oct 5, 2021

PTC Creo Community Spotlight: Stephen Williams

Well-known community member, Stephen, tells us he has two interests: Creo - and saltwater fishing with his wife in the bays along the Texas coast for red drum, black drum, flounder, and sea trout. Below, a good day with a 30-pound black drum he released. Stephen is Texas born and raised, spending most childhood summers on his grandfather’s hard-working farm.  He’s been involved in Pro/Engineer-Creo community since the mid to late 90’s, well before PTC had an integrated community.   He says:  “I enjoy helping other users learn how to use Creo but mostly I like learning things about the software I didn’t know. There is likely not a week that goes by that I don’t learn something on the Community that I can put to use.  I absolutely know that without the community, I wouldn’t be as good of a Creo user.”  We couldn’t have said it better ourselves!   Right now, Stephen makes parts/assemblies and drawings although he said that he used to do a lot with Creo’s routed systems and sheet metal capabilities. He and his team directly support manufacturing and customer integration for everything his employer builds. He kindly shared with us a photo of a project on which he works.    Here’s how he describes the photo below:  "The yellow part is a Subsea Blowout Preventor that is shipping out from our manufacturing facility here in Houston. This is ½ of the product we manufacture here in Houston. This part is about 750,000 pounds of steel. The other ½ is another 500,000 pounds and is not pictured. It ships separately but are used together for offshore drilling as passive safety devices.   It took 3 days for this trailer to get from our manufacturing facility to our port facility near Baytown TX (about 50 miles)." Thanks to Stephen for his contributions to the Community.  Better together is what it's about. 
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rmorss
5-Regular Member
Feb 16, 2022
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