Is there a way to quickly identify uncompleted parts within an assembly (WIP parts), in Creo 2.0

[BenAround]

We design machines and many of the parts are purchased, we do not know the exact dimensions but want to undertake the design work. We will use a part that is close from our library until we are able to finalize the details. We want to be able to identify these parts as incomplete and in need of finalization by just looking at the assembly drawing. We need a method to make them stand our from the other final parts so we don't go to manufacture with incorrect details in the drawing. Does anyone have a trick they use to accomplish this?

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[lteckani]

one thing you can do is change the color of the uncomplete parts. that way, when you look at the assembly, you can tell the parts which are not complete as they will be a different color. the only drawback of this simple solution is that you might have to keep all colors same for the rest of the assembly or you will have to identify a specific color which will mark an incomplete part and won't be used for any other part.

[BenAround]

Thanks for that tip, we are considering this solution but are concerned if we have several incomplete adjacent to each other then it will be hard to differentiate them to work with them, I am now trying to figure out if applying a texture will stand out enough. Any thoughts on that?

[TomD.inPDX]

Interesting question, I might consider copying the placeholders part and make a WIP parameter as a T/F toggle. You can use the assembly tree to show the status of this parameter or use it in a repeat region while the assembly is still in development.

Another method may be to create a family table instance with all the WIP parts (or visa versa) so you can toggle on only the parts that are WIP or not.

[TomD.inPDX]

Just to clarify, you want to highlight these in the assembly model, the assembly drawing, or both?

[BenAround]

Just the model, by the time the drawing matters they should all be finalized.

[TomD.inPDX · Accepted solution]

In that case, what do you think about display states where WIP is in some other state than shaded. You can then toggle this state at will and remove them from the your components as they are completed.

You probably want to use combined states to get the toggle at the bottom of the screen.

In this example, the WIP is either wireframe or transparent.

The combined states will give you an easy toggle.

[BenAround]

This is a very good solution, I will float the idea with the design team. Thanks for your help.

[TomD.inPDX]

Happy to help. Welcome to the forum, Daniel!