Generative Design now ensures planar symmetry is preserved during the reconstruction of optimized results. When a planar geometry constraint is defined for optimization, a plane is used during the reconstruction process to mirror the Freestyle geometry. This ensures that the geometry remains symmetrical across the planar reference used in the optimization.

In the Model Tree, the Freestyle feature appears as patterned, and any edits to the control mesh automatically update the mirrored reference in the Freestyle tree. This makes maintaining symmetry intuitive and seamless.

Previously, symmetrical geometry constraints defined during optimization were not retained in the reconstructed model. As a result, the subdivisional surfaces created in Freestyle often lacked precise symmetry, requiring manual editing of entities on both sides of the symmetrical plane.

The following graphic shows the reconstruction model in Creo 10.0:

The following graphic shows the reconstruction model in Creo 11.0:

Creo Parametric 11.0.0.0

User Interface Location: Click Applications > Generative Design.

Benefits:
This enhancement allows for more accurate reconstruction operations, preserving the design intent by maintaining symmetry. It improves the quality of the reconstruction shape and simplifies the editing process for Freestyle shapes.

Additional Information:

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

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