In the latest update, Boolean operations (Merge, Subtract, and Intersect) now offer enhanced control over appearance and reference propagation from modifying bodies to modified bodies. The new control options allow for a more seamless transfer of design intent during Boolean operations:

  • Copy Surface Appearances: Transfer appearances from the modifying body’s surfaces to their corresponding surfaces in the modified body. This includes surface appearances and body appearances, which are copied as new surface appearances in the modified body. This applies to both additive and subtractive operations, where counterpart surfaces are considered.
  • Update References: This option reroutes child feature references to surfaces of the modifying body and their counterparts in the modified body during subtraction, merging, or intersection operations. It’s particularly useful for forwarding annotation references, and it’s available when the modifying body is consumed in the operation.

Creo Parametric 10.0.0.0

User Interface Location: Click Model >  Boolean Operations.

Benefits

  • Easily preserve appearance and annotation-based design intent while performing Boolean operations.
  • Transfer essential information, such as geometric tolerances and surface area indications, when merging or subtracting bodies.
  • Reuse fully annotated geometric bodies for greater efficiency and consistency.

Additional Information

  • Limitations: No known limitations.
  • Does This Replace Existing Functionality? No.
  • Configuration Option: None.

This enhancement enables a more streamlined design process, allowing for better reuse of appearances and annotations, which ultimately boosts productivity and design accuracy.

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