Creo 11 introduces full multibody support in the Sheetmetal Design environment, enabling the master model methodology. This allows you to design parts within the context of a multibody part and then extract individual bodies into separate parts.

Key features include:

  • Create Part from Body: Use this command to create a new sheet metal part from a selected sheet metal body.
  • Inheritance Command:
    • Creates a new sheet metal part using the Sheetmetal template.
    • Adds an external inheritance feature that references all bodies in the model.
    • Removes all bodies except the selected body through a Remove Body feature.
    • Drives all body parameters via the inheritance feature.
    • Sets sheet metal part parameters to match the selected body’s parameters, though they are not linked.
    • Supports the use of a standard flat pattern feature in the inheritance part.
  • Copy Geometry Command: Use this command to extract a solid body, creating an external copy geometry feature.

Creo Parametric 11.0.0.0

User Interface Location: Right-click a body and select Create Part from Body.

Benefits:
This methodology enhances productivity and design efficiency by simplifying the design of sheet metal parts and assemblies within a master model context.

Additional Information:

  • Limitations: None reported.
  • Does this replace existing functionality? No.
  • Configuration option associated with this functionality: None.

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