How to handle Non - Creo files in Creo
Parametric
Thiagu Palaniappan
Senior Application Engineer
Aug 1st 2014
Agenda
Import Data Doctor (IDD)
Multi-CAD with Creo
Unite Technology
Geometry Edits (Flexible
Modeling Extension
(FMX)
Q&A
IDD
Which File type should I use during import ?
Native file
Neutral file
STEP / IGES
Priority Import native file if possible
STEP (Version AP 203 Vs AP 214 ?)
Parasolid
IGES
….
STEP it up !
Standard for The Exchange of Product model
data
STEP_EXPORT_FORMAT
• STEP Version - AP 203 or AP 204
ap214_is
Annotations with PMI
ap209_dis
Analysis / Design studies
ap214_dis
Drawing
ap214_cd
Drawing
ap203_e2
Material, name, density ,etc.
202_is_ext
extensions
ap203_is
3D Models
ap202_is
Drawing
How to know accuracy / geometric resolution in STEP
Open STEP file in any text editor and look for keywords• UNCERTAINTY_MEASURE_WITH_UNIT
• LENGTH_UNIT
Accuracy Settings
Accuracy settings determines import geometry quality.
Relative accuracy Vs Company Prescribed accuracy
Repair Effort required for machined/cast/molded components
Attempt import at different accuracy settings during import
Accuracy can be changed after import if required. No regeneration of imported
geometry due to accuracy change.
Template / Start Part Usage during Import
Setup Import Profile for File – Import.
Create new file using company Start Part, then import.
Import Profile Options Vs Legacy config options
Surface Topology Options
Close Gaps between the boundaries of surfaces in imported model.
Join surfaces even if they are in same layers or do not belong to the same
layers.
Solidify closed volumes
Heal
What is Import Data Doctor ?
Task Based Repair tool designed to repair imported geometry from Non-Creo files.
No or minimal repair effort required if imported model can exist as a quilt in
Creo and is mainly used for •
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Product Structure
Space Claim (keep out area)
Model Properties
Assigned Mass Properties
Repair effort required to create solid geometry from imported model if
imported model is intended for •
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Calculate Mass Properties
Geometry / Feature Creation
Editing Geometry
Drawing Creation
Repair Effort required for machined/cast/molded components
• Used in Downstream Apps – FEA / MFG
IDD Repair overview
Remove coincindent Surfaces
GTS Tree
Search / Define - Gaps / Slivers
Heal/ Repair
Advanced repair techniques
Convert Surfaces / Remove geometry
Move / Straighten Edge
Edit Boundary
Add missing surfaces
Repair based on intended use
Model Tree
Unite Technology
Unite Technology in Creo 3.0
Enabling Optimal Multi-CAD Consolidation and Collaboration
Import all common 3D CAD formats
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• SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Inventor, SolidEdge
Open key competitive 3D CAD formats
• SolidWorks, NX, and CATIA
Automatically update new versions of
non-PTC Creo data within your designs
Save As key competitive 3D CAD formats
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• SolidWorks, NX, and CATIA formats
SE
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FMX
What is the Creo Flexible Modeling Extension (FMX)?
Creo Flexible Modeling is an extension that provides
Direct Editing capabilities within Creo Parametric
• Flexible Modeling provides the editing capabilities using direct modeling approach
• Flexible Modeling does not allow the user to create “new” geometry
• Quickly make fast, flexible design changes by directly modifying geometry from any CAD
source
Edit Geometry instead of Edit Definition of features
What can FMX do on imported geometry
Smart geometry selection tools (boss, cut, rounds, chamfers)
Move/Edit using dimensions/constraints
Offset tool
Remove tool
Attach tool
Recognize patterns/rounds/chamfers/symmetry
Geometry Edits
Geometry Solutions
1st (Overhang) Solution
Next
Next
Can FMX edit complex non-prismatic geometry ?
Direct Editing works best for prismatic geometry. FMX introduced in Creo 1.0 .
FMX in Creo 3.0 handles complex geometry better than in Creo 1.0. Complex
surfaces such as those often found on sculpted, molded or cast components are
generally not easily modified using direct modeling.
Geometric edits on non-prismatic geometry such as tessellated shapes will need
workarounds.
Reason - Direct modeling requires the system to modify the geometry by a
series of rules. The more complex the math in a surface (and all its
intersections), the more complex the math involved in a direct move of that
surface. When a surfaces size, location, etc. is altered, the system needs to have
clear programmatic guidelines on how all the surrounding surfaces should
behave and adapt. In many use cases for complex surfaced geometry, these
guidelines are not clear, thus the limitations.
Workaround - FMX for complex geometry is to simplify that geometry prior to
modification.
Data Exchange Versions Support
Format
Creo Elements/Pro 5.0
Creo 1.0
Creo 2.0
Import
Export
Import
Export
AutoCAD DXF
Up to 2007
12 - 14
2000, 2004, 2007
Up to 2010
AutoCAD Drawing
Up to 2007
14, 2000, 2004,
2007
Up to 2010
CADDS5
R14, R15
R14, R15
R14, R15
R14, R15
R14, R15
CATIA V4
4.1.6 - 4.2.5
4.1.9
4.1.6 - 4.2.5
4.1.9
12 - 14
2000, 2004, 2007,
2010
14, 200, 2004, 2007,
2010
Import
Up to 2010
Up to 2010
Creo 3.0
Export
12 - 14
2000, 2004, 2007,
2010
14, 200, 2004, 2007,
2010
Import
Up to 2013
Up to 2013
Export
12 - 14
2000, 2004, 2007,
2010, 2013
14, 2000, 2004,
2007, 2010, 2013
R14, R15
R14, R15
R14, R15
4.1.6 - 4.2.5
4.1.9
Up to 4.2.5
4.1.9
R16 - R20
R21 (M010)
V5 6R2012-2013
(M080)
R10 - R21
V5 6R2012 – 2013
R16 - R21
V5 6R2012 – 2013
CATIA V5
R10 - R18
R19 (M020)
R20 (M080)
R16 - R18
R19 (M020)
R10 - R20
R16 - R20
R10 - R20
R21 (M010)
V5 6R2012-2013
(M080)
Creo
Elements/Direct
N/S
N/S
Up to 18.1
N/S
Up to 18.1
N/S
Up to 19.0
N/S
Up to
Creo View 1.0
Up to
Creo View 1.0
Up to
Creo View 3.0
Up to
Creo View 3.0
Up to
Creo View 3.0
Up to
Creo View 3.0
Up to 2009
Up to 2010 (M020)
N/S
Up to 2010
N/S
R11 , 2008 - 2014
N/S
Up to 9.5
9.5
Up to 9.5
9.5
NX6, NX7
NX8 (M010)
NX6, NX7
NX8 (M010)
UG 13 till NX8.5
NX3
Creo View
(ProductView)
Up to Creo View 1.0 Up to Creo View 1.0
(M140)
(M140)
Inventor
Up to 2009
Up to 2010 (M100)
JT
Up to 9.0
Up to 9.5 (M110)
NX / Unigraphics
NX4, NX5
NX6 (M030)
Rhinoceros
1.0 - 4.0
N/S
1.0 - 4.0
N/S
1.0 - 4.0
5.0 (M080)
N/S
1.0 - 5.0
N/S
Solidworks
2007 - 2008
2009 (M020)
2010 - 2012 (M110)
N/S
2004 - 2009
2010 - 2012 (M020)
N/S
2004 – 2012
N/S
2004 - 2013
2003
N/S
Content Dependant
Content Dependant
Up to 9.0
8.0
8.0
Up to 9.5 (M020)
9.0 (M020)
9.0 (M020)
NX4, NX5
NX5, NX6
NX5, NX6
NX6 (M030)
NX7 (M020)
NX7 (M020)
SolidEdge
N/S
N/S
N/S
N/S
N/S
N/S
18 till ST5
N/S
STEP
AP202 IS
AP203 IS, EXT, E2
AP209 DIS
AP214 CD, DIS, IS
AP202 IS
AP203 IS, EXT, E2
AP209 DIS
AP214 CD, DIS, IS
AP202 IS
AP203 IS, EXT, E2
AP209 DIS
AP214 IS
AP202 IS
AP203 IS, EXT, E2
AP209 DIS
AP214 IS
AP202 IS
AP203 IS, EXT, E2
AP209 DIS
AP214 IS
AP202 IS
AP203 IS, EXT, E2
AP209 DIS
AP214 IS
AP202 IS
AP203 IS, EXT, E2
AP209 DIS
AP214 IS
AP202 IS
AP203 IS, EXT, E2
AP209 DIS
AP214 IS
Where can I get IDD tutorials ?
Creo 3.0 Help is finally Helpful !
New Getting Started Experience
• Revamped Help, Google indexed and searchable
on the web
• Startup Tutorials shipped with the product
• Additional tutorials downloaded through Learning
Exchange
• 100+ What’s New Videos available on Learning
Exchange
Helpful Links
http://www.tristar.com/resource-center
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They cover a broad range of topics in depth
Done by Tristar Application Engineers
http://learningexechange.ptc.com
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Free videos covering many aspects of PTC software in
easily consumable 2-10minute videos
http://www.ptc.com/products/tutorials/
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Most of the content does require a log-in with active
maintenance
http://www.ptc.com/appserver/wcms/relnotes/index.jsp
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This Enhancement Details page can help you find what’s
new within each version of software quickly and easily
QUESTIONS ?
THANK YOU !!!
Any Questions ?
Thiagu Palaniappan
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