In Creo Parametric 11.0.0.0, the process of transferring density information from Creo Elements/Direct to Creo Parametric has been significantly optimized. The Open and Import workflows now automatically create a dedicated material for each imported part, ensuring a more seamless experience. The material’s density is set to match the base density of the respective source part, and the material name is derived by adding the suffix _MTRL to the source part name. Additionally, the part parameter PTC_MASTER_MATERIAL is automatically set to the created material. This enhancement enables automatic utilization of the original density information for imported models.

Creo Parametric 11.0.0.0

User Interface Location: File > Import, or File > Open.

Benefits:

  1. Simplifies the density transfer process by automatically creating and assigning materials and densities without requiring manual linking.
  2. Eliminates the need for using relations in import templates, saving time and avoiding errors.

Additional Information:

  • A new component parameter, CED_COMPONENT_INSTANCE_DENSITY, is now available, which stores the instance-level density value.
  • Tips: In addition to the previous CED_DENSITY parameter, the new CED_COMPONENT_INSTANCE_DENSITY ensures better management of density values.

Limitations: No known limitations.
Does this replace existing functionality? No, this is an enhancement.
Configuration options required: None.

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