In the past, relating symbols or surface finish annotations to other annotations in Model-Based Definition (MBD) was a manual and non-associative process that lacked persistence when the parent annotation was moved. This enhancement introduces a more efficient way to link these annotations within 3D models. The new placement option allows you to establish relationships between symbols or surface finishes and other annotations, offering a more dynamic and persistent solution.

Key Features:

  • The ability to link offset placement symbols and surface finish annotations to other MBD annotations.
  • Symbols or surface finishes inherit the same annotation plane as the parent annotation.
  • Group or stack behavior for related annotations (enabling mutual movement, combination state assignments, etc.).
  • Highlighting of the parent annotation when a related symbol or surface finish is selected, and vice versa.
  • Ability to associate multiple symbols or surface finishes with a single parent annotation.
  • Flexibility to unlink a related symbol or surface finish from a parent annotation.

Creo Parametric 10.0.0.0

Benefits:

  • Simplified and robust placement options for linking symbols and surface finishes to other annotations in MBD.
  • Enhanced workflows for inspection planning, tracking, and various MBD use cases in Model-Based Definition and Model-Based Enterprise.
  • Improved placement options for surface finish annotations, ensuring better compliance with detailed drawing standards.

Additional Information:

Limitations:

  • This capability does not support datum feature symbol annotations.
  • It is not applicable when trying to relate a symbol or surface finish to a child annotation already linked to a parent.

Does this replace existing functionality? No.

Configuration Option: None required for this functionality.

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