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Creo improves performance for combination States in annotation

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: N/A DescriptionThis enhancement improves performance when working with combination states in large assemblies or models that contain a high number of annotations. It significantly reduces the time required to switch between combination states and to… Continue Reading →

Improved annotation management for streamlined references in Creo

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: See the video on the Learning Connector DescriptionWith this enhancement, child annotations can automatically inherit semantic references from their parent annotation when stacked or placed as related to other annotations.The key capabilities of this enhancement… Continue Reading →

Are you aware of Datum feature symbol placement on angular dimensions in Creo?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: NA DescriptionWith this enhancement, Datum Feature Symbols (DFS) can now be placed on angular dimensions, ensuring adherence to ISO GPS standards. The enhancements include: This improvement supports both Model-Based Definition (MBD) and Drawing mode. BenefitsEnhanced… Continue Reading →

Have you tried propagating datum targets with Merge and copy geometry?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: N/A DescriptionDatum target annotations can now be propagated when using data sharing features such as merge and copy geometry.Previously, these annotations had to be recreated manually in the target model, as propagation wasn’t supported. BenefitsSemantic… Continue Reading →

Have you explored using intent chains as annotation references in Creo?

Creo Parametric 12.4.0.0User Interface Location: Chain collector in the Annotation Feature dialog box See the video on the Learning Connector DescriptionIntent chains can now be used as annotation references in annotation features. This works both for the “pick from list”… Continue Reading →

Have you tried Creo’s user interface for defining custom symbol parameters in MBD?

User Interface Location: Release: Creo Parametric 9.0.0.0 Watch a video that demonstrates this enhancement: What is the benefit of this enhancement?A new user interface enables you to customize symbol parameters in the model environment. You can predefine parameter names and… Continue Reading →

Creo enhances surface finish placement and editing workflows

User Interface Location: Click Annotate > Surface Finish. The following image shows the placement tab in 3D mode: The following image shows the placement tab in drawing mode: The following image shows the contextual editing tab: Release: Creo Parametric 9.0.0.0 Watch videos that demonstrates this… Continue Reading →

Have you explored the configuration option in Creo for a custom GD&T advisor options file path?

The new configuration option, gdt_advisor_app_options_file, allows CAD Administrators and users to define a custom location for the GD&T Advisor options file. Creo Parametric 10.0.0.0 Benefits: Additional Information: For more information, Follow this link. Subscribe to this blog for a daily dose… Continue Reading →

Did you know you can set a datum feature from the contextual menu in Creo GD&T advisor?

You can now directly set applicable features as datum features using a new contextual command in the advisor feature tree, without needing to edit the feature. Creo Parametric 10.0.0.0 User Interface Location: Right-click any feature in the feature tree that can… Continue Reading →

Have you tried the automatic matching of dimensions to the new scheme in Creo GD&T advisor?

Previously, updating the dimension scheme of a functional feature required manually matching the dimensions. Now, GD&T Advisor automatically matches the dimensions to the new scheme when updated, such as when changing a hole feature’s dimension schema from Basic Size to… Continue Reading →

Have you seen the automatic expansion of the targets tab in Creo GD&T advisor?

Previously, users had to manually open the Targets tab to define it. Now, when the Datum from Targets option is selected during functional feature definition, the Targets tab opens automatically for input. Creo Parametric 10.0.0.0 User Interface Location: Targets tab of Tolerance Feature. Benefits:… Continue Reading →

Are you aware of highlighting non-size dimensions with unspecified tolerances in Creo GD&T advisor?

A new contextual command has been introduced in GD&T Advisor to highlight non-size dimensions that lack specified tolerances, making it easier to identify these dimensions in your model. Creo Parametric 10.0.0.0 User Interface Location: Right-click the message in the advisor tree… Continue Reading →

Have you explored object-action workflow for tolerance features in Creo GD&T advisor?

GD&T Advisor now supports an object-action workflow for creating tolerance features. This enhancement allows you to select all model surfaces that should be included in the definition of a new tolerance feature, and then click “Tolerance Feature” in the ribbon… Continue Reading →

Did you know about the support for additional feature types in Creo on-demand dimension creation?

Previously, on-demand dimension creation was available only for certain GD&T features. This capability has now been expanded to support on-demand creation of diameter dimensions for multi-element holes and shafts, including: This enhancement is particularly valuable when holes need to be… Continue Reading →

Have you tried Creo GD&T advisor compliance to detailing standards for removing drill size from threaded holes?

Previously, the drill size of threaded holes was displayed in ASME models, which was not preferred by users. Now, GD&T Advisor supports the removal of drill size indication for threaded holes in ASME models, aligning with the common practice of… Continue Reading →

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