Pro/E Default Parameters

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I am trying to set up some default parameters, Tools; Parameters, for when I start a new part I dont have to add the parameters each time. I've searched on how but I don't think I am using the correct terminology.

Also I have seen setups where when you start a new drawing a popup box will come up so you can enter information in for certain parameters, does anyone know that command?

Thanks.

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[TomD.inPDX]

Part 1 is fairly easy but still requires a comprehensive look at your business practice.

The idea is that you have a custom config.pro file in the startup folder for Creo. Simply put, your desktop shortcut has a start-in folder defined and that folder has your specific config.pro file which is to be read for the session being opened. You also have the option within the config.pro to set a custom detailing file with similar config setting for drawings or 3D annotation. You want to manage these special files outside of the install folders of Creo.

The second part of your question is in regard to formats. Format are driven by tables. These tables have variables assigned. If the part file does not have these variables included, they will be prompted for at the opening of the drawing file.

Of course, this opens a whole other catagory of questions, but this is the basic thinking behind PTC Creo Pro products.

[James62]

There is really no easy answer to this. It depends on what kind of information do you need for your drawings, drawing tables, report tables, notes, or whatever you make in your drawings.

Have a look at what is possible on some of these vids below, then with better understanding you can look around these boards, and find more if you might need some specifics.

http://www.e-cognition.net/pages/Drawing-Part_1.html

http://www.e-cognition.net/pages/Drawing-Part_2.html

http://learningexchange.ptc.com/tutorial/372/inserting-tables

http://learningexchange.ptc.com/tutorial/483/creating-tables-from-file

http://learningexchange.ptc.com/tutorial/484/creating-report-tables

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xqBLt9Nmdc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkKDBOHwm2Q

I'd recommend you to have all the necessary parameters defined on part or assembly level rather than filing them in when creating each of the drawings every single time. What you are asking is pretty much error prone. You can use relations to do some of the work for you, and in the end just be able to automate whole bunch of different things with these tools.

The last vid shows some of the things Antonius talks about in his previous post.

[vmráz]

You need to setup your START PARTS. In generall it is start solid part, sheetmetal part or assembly that you need for creating of new components. All default data are loaded from this parts when you create a new one.

[vmráz]

Second part of your question:

[vmráz · Accepted solution]

But it´s highly recommended use default templates. Mainly if your project aren´t one man show ... If you work in team keep the motto: It´s not important if we are working well or bad (wel is better ), but MAINLY ALL THE SAME. Than you can keep orientation in work of other team members...