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Have you tried using the Reference Laminate feature in Creo?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: In the Composite environment, click Layup > Reference Laminate. See the video on the Learning Connector DescriptionYou can now create an associative laminate by referencing the layup settings and laminate objects from an existing composite… Continue Reading →

Have you explored HDF5 export options for units in Creo?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: DescriptionYou can now specify the units when exporting a composite design to an HDF5 file.In the HDF5 Export Profile Settings dialog box, you can choose from four different systems of units for the export. BenefitsThis… Continue Reading →

Are you aware of the latest Draping simulation enhancements in Creo?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: In the Composite environment, click Draping Simulation. DescriptionDynamic Draping ParametersDraping parameters are now automatically updated when changes are made to draped plies and cores. The values of draping parameters before updating the ply size and… Continue Reading →

Enhanced Transition plies capabilities in Creo composite design

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: In the Composite Design environment, click Transition Plies. See the video on the Learning Connector DescriptionUsing Drag Handles to Adjust DimensionsWhen applying a transition effect to plies and cores, you can now modify dimensions by… Continue Reading →

Have you explored merging plies from zones in Creo composite design?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: In the Composite Design environment, click Plies From Zones. See the video on the Learning Connector DescriptionWhen you create multiple zone-based plies using the Plies From Zones tool, you can now merge similar plies across… Continue Reading →

Did you know that the flat pattern preview shows material thickness type in Creo?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: In the Composite Design Environment, click Analysis > Export Flat Pattern. DescriptionWhen exporting flat patterns for plies and cores, the export preview now displays a note indicating the type of material thickness – cured or… Continue Reading →

Have you tried deleting Layup surface features in Creo composite design?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: In the Composite Design environment, right-click a layup surface feature in the Composite Tree. DescriptionIn the Composite Design environment, the layup surface is now displayed as a feature in the Composite Tree and as a… Continue Reading →

Copy geometry from another composite feature in Creo

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: In the Composite Design environment, do the following: DescriptionIn the Composite Design environment, you can now use the Copy Geometry feature to copy data such as surfaces, bodies, chains, and references from another composite feature…. Continue Reading →

Access analysis and inspect geometry tools within Creo composite design

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: In the Composite Design environment, click Analysis tab, and then select a tool in Inspect Geometry group. DescriptionYou can now inspect available geometry directly within the Composite Design environment using the tools available under Analysis… Continue Reading →

Are you using Creo’s faster simplified representation editing workflow?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0 User Interface Location: Click  in the graphics toolbar. DescriptionYou can now create and edit a simplified representation of an assembly and save it without activating the representation. A new Save option is available under Open, allowing you to modify… Continue Reading →

Did you know Creo can create flat assemblies from multibody parts?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Click File > Save As > Save As Assembly. See the video on the Learning Connector DescriptionYou can now create a flat assembly directly from a multibody part. For each selected body, a new part… Continue Reading →

Have you explored Creo surface selection improvements in assembly?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Surface Sets dialog box. DescriptionSurface selection across multiple parts during surface set definition has been enhanced. The selection filter now includes a Part option that enables multi-part selection. When parts are selected, they are automatically… Continue Reading →

Creo data sharing feature updates for reference part information

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Parameters dialog box, and the feature information window. DescriptionWhen you create a data sharing feature, the accuracy type and accuracy value of the reference model, along with the model length units, are now available as… Continue Reading →

Better regeneration analysis through Creo performance report enhancement

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Click Tools > Investigate > Performance Report. DescriptionThe latest enhancements add more detailed information to the regeneration report and improve overall usability, including: The By Structure tab is shown in the figure below. The Flat List tab… Continue Reading →

Have you tried Creo shrinkwrap control of construction bodies?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Click Model > Shrinkwrap. DescriptionWhen you create a Shrinkwrap using the Autocollect all solid geometry method, a new option lets you control whether construction bodies are included. This option is enabled by default to maintain… Continue Reading →

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