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Enhancement DetailsCreo Complete Machining ExtensionAuto Cutline Option for Helical Type ToolpathsYou can create a helical cutline milling NC Step without creating the outer and inner cutlines.

Chamfer and Round Milling NC StepsThere are dedicated toolpaths for Chamfer and Round milling, similar to those on Expert Machinist.

CL Data WindowYou can see CL Data while defining or editing a toolpath.

Controlling the Definition of the Finishing SequenceIt is easier to control the definition of the Finishing Sequence.

Cutline Milling Sequence is Independent of Surface MillingCutline Milling is separate from the rest of surface milling

Editing Steps While in the Process ManagerYou can edit an NC step from a shortcut menu while working in the Process Manager.

Equal Distribution of Z-Constant SlicesThere is equal distribution of z-constant slices in Roughing sequences.

Extra Slices in Cut Line MillingExtra slices are added on nontangent sections.

Helical Machining of Complex Holes in Cutline MillingYou can machine complex multidiameter holes.

Helical Plunge and Ramp Motion Optimization in Volume MillingThere are improvements to Volume Milling.

Helical Toolpath for 3-Axis TrajectoryThere is a specialized toolpath for Helical machining.

Inclination of the S-Connection in Volume MillingYou can control the inclination of the S-Connection.

Manual Cycle to Define Turning ToolpathsYou can use a manual cycle to define turning toolpaths.

Minimizing Sharp Corners in the Finishing SequenceYou can smooth sharp corners in the finishing sequence.

Modern User Interface for NC StepsThere is a ribbon user interface for several NC Steps.

Projected Toolpath Option in Cutline MillingYou can machine complex cores and cavities

Rest Finishing NC StepA new NC Step specializes on Rest Finishing.

Running NC Check from the Model TreeYou can run NC Check from the Model Tree.

Specifying a Start PointYou can define the machining start point using a dragger.

Tool Motions AvailabilityYou can open Tool Motions for roughing, re-roughing, finishing, corner finishing, rest finishing, and 2-axistrajectory.

Enhancement DetailsCreo Complete Mold Design ExtensionMulti-Pass Definition in Thread MillingThere are additional options to define multi-pass thread milling NC sequences.

Smooth Transitions for Face MillingThere are smooth arc-like transitions for Face Milling NC Steps.

Enhancement DetailsCreo Computer-Aided Verification ExtensionAdditional Scan Type in CMMThere is a new scan type for automatic point creation for a planar CMM step.

Enhancement DetailsCreo Flexible Modeling ExtensionIntent Chains for Intersecting EdgesYou can create intent objects at the intersection of each individual member of a pattern or symmetry recognitionfeature.

Enhancement DetailsCreo Interactive Surface Design ExtensionControl the Degree of CurvesYou can control the degree of curves that are created.

Curvature Continuous Constraint Across a Composite BoundaryYou can assign a curvature continuous constraint on a composite boundary.

Improved Surface QualityThere are improvements to the shape and quality of surfaces.

Knot Analysis ImprovementsYou can see curve and surface degree information.

N-sided Surface EnhancementsYou can add curvature constraints and internal curves.

Planarize Control MeshYou can planarize the control mesh inside Surface Edit.

Reset Points in Surface EditYou can easily identify and reset modified points on the control mesh.

Surface Edit EnhancementsYou can control the degree of a surface.

Enhancement DetailsCreo Interface for NXSupport for NX7 DataThere is support for reading NX7 data.

Enhancement DetailsCreo Parametric2D Window for Cross SectionsA 2D window is available to visualize cross sections.

Assigning Color to Cross SectionsYou can add color to the surface of a cross section.

Automatically Create a Flat Pattern Family Table InstanceYou can automatically create a Flat Pattern Family Table Instance.

Bounding Box Dimension ParametersThe Flat Pattern feature automatically creates feature parameters for the bounding box dimensions.

Consistency in Corner Relief Anchor Type OptionsCorner relief anchor type options are consistent between the Corner Relief tool, the Conversion tool, and the FlangeWall tool.

Consolidation of Measurement Tool User InterfaceOne dialog box replaces 9 dialog boxes.

Displaying Bounding Box DimensionsYou can display bounding box dimensions for the flat pattern in the graphics window.

Dynamic Definition of Cross SectionsYou can dynamically view and control cross sections.

Dynamic Dimension Repositioning in 3D DrawingsYou can dynamically reposition dimensions in 3D Drawings.

Dynamic ExtrudeYou can dynamically extrude, revolve, or scale using the ALT key.

Extend the Attachment Edge for Flat WallUse the Offset functionality to extend the base wall at the attachment edge for a Flat Wall.

Full Screen Anti-AliasingYou can anti-alias the display to improve the display quality.

Highlight Overlapping GeometryOverlapping geometry is highlighted in the Flat Pattern Preview window.

Improved Dynamic Dimension Repositioning in 2D DrawingsThere are improvements to Dynamic dimension repositioning in 2D drawings.

Improved Use of Measurement InformationYou can collapse or relocate measurements and reuse measurement information outside of the Measure dialog box.

Join Two Intersecting WallsYou can create a bend between two intersecting walls to join them.

Multilevel SubdivisionYou can modify geometry at different levels of detail.

New Collapse Direct FeatureYou can collapse features created in Creo Direct into a single feature.

New User Interface and Workflow for Parallel and Rotational BlendsThe user interface and workflow for the Parallel and Rotational Blend tools are enhanced.

Order Independent TransparencyThere are improvements to the display quality and performance of transparent objects.

Placement of Cross Sections in the Model TreeAll cross sections created in a part or assembly are placed under Sections in the Model Tree.

Planarize View

You can planarize the control mesh normal to the view screen.

PTC Installation AssistantPTC introduces the second generation of improvements to the new PTC Installation Assistant for Creo.

Selecting a Plane for a Cross SectionYou can select a plane on-the-fly for a cross section.

Selecting Edge Endpoints for Dimensions in 3DYou can select the endpoints of edges as references for dimension annotations in 3D.

Selecting Edges Perpendicular to the Annotation Plane for Dimensions in 3DYou can select edges that are perpendicular to the annotation plane as dimension references.

Sketch Based FormYou can create a form feature or a partial piercing from a sketch.

Streamlined Workflow for Specifying Origin of Cross SectionYou can specify the origin for the cross section by clicking geometry in the model.

Support for SolidWorksYou do not need a SolidWorks license key to use the interface for SolidWorks.

Transferring Nongeometric Data from Creo Elements/DirectThere is a more complete transfer of data from Creo Elements/Direct into Creo Parametric.

Types of Cross SectionsFor cross sections, there are X, Y ,and Z types available.

Use Esc to Exit Tools in SketcherYou can press Esc to exit Sketcher tools.

Visualizing Interference in Cross SectionsYou can visualize and assign a color to interference in cross sections.

Workflow Improvements for MeasuringThe workflow for creating and viewing measurement data is improved.

Enhancement DetailsCreo Prismatic and Multi-surface Milling ExtensionAuto Cutline Option for Helical Type ToolpathsYou can create a helical cutline milling NC Step without creating the outer and inner cutlines.















Multi-Pass Definition in Thread MillingThere are additional options to define multi-pass thread milling NC sequences.






Tool Motions AvailabilityYou can open Tool Motions for roughing, re-roughing, finishing, corner finishing, rest finishing, and 2-axis

trajectory.

Enhancement DetailsCreo Production Machining ExtensionAuto Cutline Option for Helical Type ToolpathsYou can create a helical cutline milling NC Step without creating the outer and inner cutlines.





















Tool Motions AvailabilityYou can open Tool Motions for roughing, re-roughing, finishing, corner finishing, rest finishing, and 2-axis

trajectory.

Enhancement DetailsCreo Tool Design ExtensionNew Shut-off ToolUse the Shut-off tool to shut off holes on a parting surface.

Enhancement DetailsCreo ToolkitAsynchronous Option Added to Object ToolkitCreo Object Toolkit coverage includes support for asynchronous application architectures in C++.

Java Binding in Object ToolkitCreo Object Toolkit coverage includes support for a JAVA binding.

Object Toolkit ExpansionCreo Object Toolkit coverage continues to expand as the main API for Creo transitions from C to C++.

Enhancement Details2D DrawingsImproved Dynamic Dimension Repositioning in 2D DrawingsThere are improvements to Dynamic dimension repositioning in 2D drawings.

Enhancement Details3D DrawingsDynamic Dimension Repositioning in 3D DrawingsYou can dynamically reposition dimensions in 3D Drawings.

Selecting Edge Endpoints for Dimensions in 3DYou can select the endpoints of edges as references for dimension annotations in 3D.

Selecting Edges Perpendicular to the Annotation Plane for Dimensions in 3DYou can select edges that are perpendicular to the annotation plane as dimension references.

Enhancement Details3D InterfaceSupport for SolidWorksYou do not need a SolidWorks license key to use the interface for SolidWorks.

Transferring Nongeometric Data from Creo Elements/DirectThere is a more complete transfer of data from Creo Elements/Direct into Creo Parametric.

Enhancement DetailsAssembly2D Window for Cross SectionsA 2D window is available to visualize cross sections.








Enhancement DetailsFundamentals & Pro/PROGRAMConsolidation of Measurement Tool User InterfaceOne dialog box replaces 9 dialog boxes.

Improved Use of Measurement InformationYou can collapse or relocate measurements and reuse measurement information outside of the Measure dialog box.

Workflow Improvements for MeasuringThe workflow for creating and viewing measurement data is improved.

Enhancement DetailsInstallation and AdministrationPTC Installation AssistantPTC introduces the second generation of improvements to the new PTC Installation Assistant for Creo.

Enhancement DetailsManufacturing (NC, Expert Machinist)Additional Scan Type in CMMThere is a new scan type for automatic point creation for a planar CMM step.

Auto Cutline Option for Helical Type ToolpathsYou can create a helical cutline milling NC Step without creating the outer and inner cutlines.





















Tool Motions AvailabilityYou can open Tool Motions for roughing, re-roughing, finishing, corner finishing, rest finishing, and 2-axistrajectory.

Enhancement DetailsMold Design & CastingNew Shut-off ToolUse the Shut-off tool to shut off holes on a parting surface.

Enhancement DetailsOther Functional AreasAsynchronous Option Added to Object ToolkitCreo Object Toolkit coverage includes support for asynchronous application architectures in C++.

Java Binding in Object ToolkitCreo Object Toolkit coverage includes support for a JAVA binding.

Object Toolkit ExpansionCreo Object Toolkit coverage continues to expand as the main API for Creo transitions from C to C++.

Support for NX7 DataThere is support for reading NX7 data.

Enhancement DetailsPart Modeling2D Window for Cross SectionsA 2D window is available to visualize cross sections.



Intent Chains for Intersecting EdgesYou can create intent objects at the intersection of each individual member of a pattern or symmetry recognitionfeature.

New Collapse Direct FeatureYou can collapse features created in Creo Direct into a single feature.

New User Interface and Workflow for Parallel and Rotational BlendsThe user interface and workflow for the Parallel and Rotational Blend tools are enhanced.





Use Esc to Exit Tools in SketcherYou can press Esc to exit Sketcher tools.


Enhancement DetailsRenderingFull Screen Anti-AliasingYou can anti-alias the display to improve the display quality.

Order Independent TransparencyThere are improvements to the display quality and performance of transparent objects.

Enhancement DetailsSheetmetal Design and ManufacturingAutomatically Create a Flat Pattern Family Table InstanceYou can automatically create a Flat Pattern Family Table Instance.

Bounding Box Dimension ParametersThe Flat Pattern feature automatically creates feature parameters for the bounding box dimensions.

Consistency in Corner Relief Anchor Type OptionsCorner relief anchor type options are consistent between the Corner Relief tool, the Conversion tool, and the FlangeWall tool.

Displaying Bounding Box DimensionsYou can display bounding box dimensions for the flat pattern in the graphics window.

Extend the Attachment Edge for Flat WallUse the Offset functionality to extend the base wall at the attachment edge for a Flat Wall.

Highlight Overlapping GeometryOverlapping geometry is highlighted in the Flat Pattern Preview window.

Join Two Intersecting WallsYou can create a bend between two intersecting walls to join them.

Sketch Based FormYou can create a form feature or a partial piercing from a sketch.

Enhancement DetailsSurfacing - FreestyleDynamic ExtrudeYou can dynamically extrude, revolve, or scale using the ALT key.

Multilevel SubdivisionYou can modify geometry at different levels of detail.

Planarize ViewYou can planarize the control mesh normal to the view screen.

Enhancement DetailsSurfacing - ISDXControl the Degree of CurvesYou can control the degree of curves that are created.

Curvature Continuous Constraint Across a Composite BoundaryYou can assign a curvature continuous constraint on a composite boundary.

Improved Surface QualityThere are improvements to the shape and quality of surfaces.

Knot Analysis ImprovementsYou can see curve and surface degree information.

N-sided Surface EnhancementsYou can add curvature constraints and internal curves.

Planarize Control MeshYou can planarize the control mesh inside Surface Edit.

Reset Points in Surface EditYou can easily identify and reset modified points on the control mesh.

Surface Edit EnhancementsYou can control the degree of a surface.

Enhancement DetailsAuto Cutline Option for Helical Type ToolpathsYou can create a helical cutline milling NC Step without creating the outer and inner cutlines.

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Product Creo Complete Machining ExtensionCreo Prismatic and Multi-surface Milling ExtensionCreo Production Machining Extension

PTC Support Release Creo 2.0

Product Functional Area Manufacturing (NC, Expert Machinist)

User Interface Location Click Milling > Cut Line Milling.

Processes, Initiatives, and Best Practices

Benefits and Description

You no longer need to define two cut lines to define a Helical Cut Line Milling sequence. Instead, select a HelicalScan type and then click Auto Cutline.

Enhancement DetailsChamfer and Round Milling NC StepsThere are dedicated toolpaths for Chamfer and Round milling, similar to those on Expert Machinist.

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User Interface Location Click Mill > Chamfer or click Mill > Round.



There are two new NC Steps for specialized toolpaths. The references for Chamfer Milling are chamfer-like surfaceswhich are planar with an inclination relative to the Z-axis. The available tools are Chamfering, Drilling, Basic Drill,Spot Drill or Countersink. The tool angle should match the surfaces angle to enable the toolpath generation. ForRound Milling the references should be round-like surfaces such as cylinders, toroidal, and fillet surfaces. The toolavailable is corner rounding with the same radius as the surface.

Enhancement DetailsCL Data WindowYou can see CL Data while defining or editing a toolpath.

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User Interface Location Accessible on the NC Step dashboard.



From the CL Data window, you have immediate visual feedback of the CL Data Output, facilitating tasks such asinserting CL Commands.

Enhancement DetailsControlling the Definition of the Finishing SequenceIt is easier to control the definition of the Finishing Sequence.

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User Interface Location Click Mill > Finishing.



For additional bottom clearance, there is a new parameter to regulate the height. The tool stops above anyhorizontal surface while machining the profile portion of a finishing sequence. For approach or exit optimization onhorizontal part surfaces, the Lead In and Lead Out moves are created as tangent helical arcs instead the standardhorizontal arcs. This improves surface quality.

Enhancement DetailsCutline Milling Sequence is Independent of Surface MillingCutline Milling is separate from the rest of surface milling

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User Interface Location Click Mill > Cutline Milling.



Cutline Milling, when the tool motion is interpolated from a set of reference curves or edges, is independent ofsurface milling. This improves the usability of this NC Step.

Enhancement DetailsEditing Steps While in the Process ManagerYou can edit an NC step from a shortcut menu while working in the Process Manager.

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User Interface Location From the Process Manager, select an NC Step, right-click, and select EditDefinition.



From the shortcut menu, you have an access point to the Edit Definition command. This optimizes the workflow todefine NC Manufacturing process using the Process Manager.

Enhancement DetailsEqual Distribution of Z-Constant SlicesThere is equal distribution of z-constant slices in Roughing sequences.

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User Interface Location Click Mill > Roughing or click Mill > Re-Rough.



For machining vertical walls, there is a control mechanism for the height of the slices, activated by a parameter.You can specify that the height of the Z slices should be equal.

Enhancement DetailsExtra Slices in Cut Line MillingExtra slices are added on nontangent sections.

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User Interface Location Click Mill > Cut Line Milling.



There are extra slices on nontangent sections, such as spherical to conical transitions, while machining surfaceswith a helical toolpath. You can create a single toolpath with a helix, increasing surface quality.

Enhancement DetailsHelical Machining of Complex Holes in Cutline MillingYou can machine complex multidiameter holes.

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For the Parameter SCAN_TYPE you can select the Cut Line Milling type, TYPE_HELICAL. Use TYPE_HELICAL to machine a hole with multiple diameters and transitions between them. This provides a helical toolpath with circularoutput.

Enhancement DetailsHelical Plunge and Ramp Motion Optimization in Volume MillingThere are improvements to Volume Milling.

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For Helical Plunge, the helical radius is adjusted automatically to a value that fits into the defined references. ForRamp Motions, the support of circular statements is added, reducing the size of the CL Data output.

Enhancement DetailsHelical Toolpath for 3-Axis TrajectoryThere is a specialized toolpath for Helical machining.

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User Interface Location Select 3 Axis Trajectory > Tool Motions and then define curve or surfacetool motion. Select Helical Cut.



When using 3-Axis Trajectory NC Step, you can create a cut motion with a start and end depth, with a controllableramp option or a patch available between each helical cut. There is also an option to generate a planar cut on thefinal depth. This option supports the current lead in and out moves.

Enhancement DetailsInclination of the S-Connection in Volume MillingYou can control the inclination of the S-Connection.

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User Interface Location Click Mill > Volume Milling.



This is applicable for the CONSTANT_LOAD Scan while machining the profile.

Enhancement DetailsManual Cycle to Define Turning ToolpathsYou can use a manual cycle to define turning toolpaths.

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With the availability of the manual cycle, you have more control when creating the turning toolpath.

Enhancement DetailsMinimizing Sharp Corners in the Finishing SequenceYou can smooth sharp corners in the finishing sequence.

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User Interface Location Click Mill > Finishing.



There is a new parameter for the finishing sequence to specify the way sharp toolpath corners are rounded whilemachining.

Enhancement DetailsModern User Interface for NC StepsThere is a ribbon user interface for several NC Steps.

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User Interface Location Click Mill > Engraving, Mill > Cutline Milling, or Mill > Drill Group.



There is a new user interface for engraving, 3-axis cutline milling, and for defining drill groups.

Enhancement DetailsProjected Toolpath Option in Cutline MillingYou can machine complex cores and cavities

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You can project the toolpath onto surfaces or geometry. Use this option for 3-Axis helical milling where the surfacegeometry has quick changes in topology and in 5-Axis milling where a pivot point or axis controls the tool axis.

Enhancement DetailsRest Finishing NC StepA new NC Step specializes on Rest Finishing.

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User Interface Location Click Mill > Milling > Rest Finish.



A new NC Step provides a toolpath specializing in rest finishing to automatically machine corners that could notpreviously be reached.

Enhancement DetailsRunning NC Check from the Model TreeYou can run NC Check from the Model Tree.

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User Interface Location Select an NC Step, right-click, and select NC Check.



You can run NC Check from the Model Tree, using a shortcut menu.

Enhancement DetailsSpecifying a Start PointYou can define the machining start point using a dragger.

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User Interface Location Click Mill > Trajectory.



When using Drive Surface Cut under Tool Motions in Trajectory, you can use a dragger to specify the starting pointof a closed loop toolpath.

Enhancement DetailsTool Motions AvailabilityYou can open Tool Motions for roughing, re-roughing, finishing, corner finishing, rest finishing, and 2-axistrajectory.

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User Interface Location Click Mill and then open the toolpath.



Tool Motions are available for roughing, re-roughing, finishing, corner finishing, rest finishing, and 2-Axis trajectory.This gives you more control over the toolpath creation.

Enhancement DetailsMulti-Pass Definition in Thread MillingThere are additional options to define multi-pass thread milling NC sequences.

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Product Creo Complete Mold Design ExtensionCreo Prismatic and Multi-surface Milling ExtensionCreo Production Machining Extension



User Interface Location Click Mill > Thread Mill.



There is specialized functionality to create multi-pass thread milling sequences in a single definition. You can defineRoughing, Profiling, and Spring Passes in one toolpath definition, with separate speeds and feeds.

Enhancement DetailsSmooth Transitions for Face MillingThere are smooth arc-like transitions for Face Milling NC Steps.

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Product Creo Complete Mold Design ExtensionCreo Prismatic and Multi-surface Milling ExtensionCreo Production Machining Extension



User Interface Location Click Mill > Face Milling.



You can add smooth, arc-like transitions between neighboring cutting passes on Face Milling sequences. Thisincreases tool life because you can use higher feed rates and enter into the material smoothly.

Enhancement DetailsAdditional Scan Type in CMMThere is a new scan type for automatic point creation for a planar CMM step.

Product Information

Product Creo Computer-Aided Verification Extension






There is an additional scan type when defining a planar CMM step using automatic point creation.

Enhancement DetailsIntent Chains for Intersecting EdgesYou can create intent objects at the intersection of each individual member of a pattern or symmetry recognitionfeature.

Product Information

Product Creo Flexible Modeling Extension


Product Functional Area Part Modeling

User Interface Location Click Flexible Modeling.



When creating a pattern or symmetry recognition feature, an intent object is automatically created between theintersection of each member and the remaining part. You can then add other features referencing the intent objectof a particular member and create a reference pattern to the other members.

Enhancement DetailsControl the Degree of CurvesYou can control the degree of curves that are created.

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Product Creo Interactive Surface Design Extension


Product Functional Area Surfacing - ISDX

User Interface Location Click Model > Style > Curve.



You can control the degree of a created curve. If a curvature continuous connection is assigned then the degree ofthe curve is automatically elevated. When in interpolation mode, the shape of the curve is automatically optimizedfor the best flow. When in control point mode, you have full access to every point on the control mesh.

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Enhancement DetailsCurvature Continuous Constraint Across a Composite BoundaryYou can assign a curvature continuous constraint on a composite boundary.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Style > Surface.



You can apply curvature continuous conditions on a boundary that consists of a composite chain of edges.

Enhancement DetailsImproved Surface QualityThere are improvements to the shape and quality of surfaces.

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The shape and quality of surfaces is significantly improved. The degree of the surface is determined by the degreeof the boundary curves.

Enhancement DetailsKnot Analysis ImprovementsYou can see curve and surface degree information.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Style > Knots.



When performing a knot analysis on a surface, a glyph appears showing the degree in the U and V direction. Whenperforming a knot analysis on a curve, a glyph appears showing the degree of the curve.

Enhancement DetailsN-sided Surface EnhancementsYou can add curvature constraints and internal curves.

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There are improvements to the shape and quality of n-sided surfaces. You can assign curvature continuousconstraints to the boundaries and add internal curves to help define the shape. All created surfaces are of Degree5.

Enhancement DetailsPlanarize Control MeshYou can planarize the control mesh inside Surface Edit.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Style > Surface Edit and then right-click the control meshrow or column.



You can planarize (line up) rows or columns of the control mesh. You can base planarization on one of thefollowing:

Best-fit plane through the selected points of the row or columnView orientation

Enhancement DetailsReset Points in Surface EditYou can easily identify and reset modified points on the control mesh.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Style > Surface Edit.



Show all moved points in current operation, is available in Surface Edit to display modified points on the controlmesh. The points are highlighted in a different color. You can then right-click a selected point and either reset itor reset all the points in that operation.

Enhancement DetailsSurface Edit EnhancementsYou can control the degree of a surface.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Style > Surface Edit and then click the Options tab.



In Surface Edit use Advanced Options to control the degree of a surface. You can also control the number of rowsor columns that are displayed for each knot in the surface. This gives you more control over the smoothness of thesurface you are editing.

Enhancement DetailsSupport for NX7 DataThere is support for reading NX7 data.

Product Information

Product Creo Interface for NX


Product Functional Area Other Functional Areas

User Interface Location Click File > Open.



You can read data from NX7 into Creo Parametric.

Enhancement Details2D Window for Cross SectionsA 2D window is available to visualize cross sections.

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Product Creo Parametric


Product Functional Area AssemblyPart Modeling

User Interface Location Click View > Section.



There is a 2D window to visualize cross sections. You can use controls to zoom, pan, mirror, and rotate the crosssection.

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Enhancement DetailsAssigning Color to Cross SectionsYou can add color to the surface of a cross section.

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User Interface Location Click View > Section and then in the Section dashboard click the icon forselecting a color.



You can select a color for the surface of a cross section. The default is to use colors from individual components.




Enhancement DetailsAutomatically Create a Flat Pattern Family Table InstanceYou can automatically create a Flat Pattern Family Table Instance.

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Product Functional Area Sheetmetal Design and Manufacturing

User Interface Location Click Model > Flat Pattern > Create Instance and then provide a namefor the flat instance or accept the default.



You can automatically create a Flat Pattern Family Table Instance from the model when the Flat Pattern feature isregenerated in the Model Tree or previewed in the Flat Pattern Preview window.



Enhancement DetailsBounding Box Dimension ParametersThe Flat Pattern feature automatically creates feature parameters for the bounding box dimensions.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Flat Pattern to create a Flat Pattern. To see theparameters click Tools > Parameters and then click Feature under LookIn. In the Model Tree, select Flat Pattern.



The Flat Pattern feature automatically creates 2 read-only feature parameters for the bounding box dimensions:

SMT_FLAT_PATTERN_WIDTHSMT_FLAT_PATTERN_HEIGHT.



Enhancement DetailsConsistency in Corner Relief Anchor Type OptionsCorner relief anchor type options are consistent between the Corner Relief tool, the Conversion tool, and the FlangeWall tool.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Flange > Relief > Corner Relief.



You can choose to dimension your corner relief from either the intersection of the tangent attachment edges of thetwo bend surfaces or from the intersection of the two bend lines.



Enhancement DetailsConsolidation of Measurement Tool User InterfaceOne dialog box replaces 9 dialog boxes.

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Product Functional Area Fundamentals & Pro/PROGRAM

User Interface Location Click Analysis > Measure.



You can change the type of measurement you are taking without closing the dialog box.



Enhancement DetailsDisplaying Bounding Box DimensionsYou can display bounding box dimensions for the flat pattern in the graphics window.

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User Interface Location Click View > Show > Bounding Box Dimensions.



These dimensions are updated when the Flat Pattern feature is regenerated and are based on the bounding boxdimension parameters.



Enhancement DetailsDynamic Definition of Cross SectionsYou can dynamically view and control cross sections.

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User Interface Location Click View > Section > Planar and then in the Section dashboard, clickthe free positioning icon.



You can use draggers to dynamically control and view cross sections.




Enhancement DetailsDynamic Dimension Repositioning in 3D DrawingsYou can dynamically reposition dimensions in 3D Drawings.

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Product Functional Area 3D Drawings

User Interface Location Click Annotate and then select a dimension.



Dynamic dimension repositioning in 3D drawings is consistent with dynamic dimension repositioning in 2D drawings.Actions for dynamic dimension repositioning are listed below:

Select the dimension text and move it in any direction within the annotation plane.Snap dimension text to the center of witness lines.Snap a dimension line to be aligned with adjacent dimension lines.Press and hold Shift while dragging the dimension text to lock the dimension line in place and move only thedimension text.Select the dimension line to move the entire dimension without altering the relative position of the text.Right-click witness lines to add jogs or breaks.Press and hold Shift while dragging the end of a witness line to snap it to a reference.

Dynamic dimension positioning saves you time by reducing the number of clicks needed to position dimensionannotations.



Enhancement DetailsDynamic ExtrudeYou can dynamically extrude, revolve, or scale using the ALT key.

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Product Functional Area Surfacing - Freestyle

User Interface Location Click Model > Freestyle > Planarize View.



You can dynamically extrude, revolve, or scale the control mesh to add details. Press and hold ALT and then dragone of the dragger handles to perform an extrude operation and subdivide the control mesh.



Enhancement DetailsExtend the Attachment Edge for Flat WallUse the Offset functionality to extend the base wall at the attachment edge for a Flat Wall.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Flat > Offset > By Value.



Use By Value to extend the base wall by any value at the attachment edge for a Flat Wall feature.



Enhancement DetailsFull Screen Anti-AliasingYou can anti-alias the display to improve the display quality.

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Product Functional Area Rendering

User Interface Location Click File > Options > Entity Display > Anti-Aliasing.



You can select Anti-Aliasing under Geometry display settings to improve the appearance of the model. Anti-Aliasingis performed on the graphics hardware. Controls are available to specify the amount of anti-aliasing.



Enhancement DetailsHighlight Overlapping GeometryOverlapping geometry is highlighted in the Flat Pattern Preview window.

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User Interface Location Click View > Show > Flat Pattern Preview



To toggle the display of the highlighting, click Overlapping Geometry Display in the Flat Pattern Preview window.



Enhancement DetailsImproved Dynamic Dimension Repositioning in 2D DrawingsThere are improvements to Dynamic dimension repositioning in 2D drawings.

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User Interface Location Select any dimension in a 2D drawing.



Dynamic dimension repositioning in 2D Drawings is consistent with dynamic dimension repositioning in 3D drawings.Actions available for dynamic dimension repositioning are listed below:

Select the dimension text and move it in any direction within the annotation plane.Snap dimension text to the center of witness lines.Snap a dimension line to be aligned with adjacent dimension lines.Press and hold Shift while dragging the dimension text to lock the dimension line in place and move only thedimension text.Select the dimension line to move the entire dimension without altering the relative position of the text.Right-click witness lines to add jogs or breaks.Press and hold Shift while dragging the end of a witness line to snap it to a reference.

Dynamic repositioning saves you time by reducing the number of clicks needed to reposition dimension annotations.



Enhancement DetailsImproved Use of Measurement InformationYou can collapse or relocate measurements and reuse measurement information outside of the Measure dialog box.

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When you select one or more reference entities for measurement, a panel appears next to each selected entity withmeasurement results. You can perform the following actions with measurement panels:

Reposition the Measurement panel in 3D model space.Copy measurement values from the panels to reuse in other applications.Collapse Measurement panels to hide the content of the panel.

Measurement panel position remains constant when the geometry is panned, zoomed, and spun.



Enhancement DetailsJoin Two Intersecting WallsYou can create a bend between two intersecting walls to join them.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Editing > Join.



In Sheetmetal, you can join two intersecting walls with a bend that is created between them. The walls should beplanar to create a linear intersection. You can specify a bend relief to use and optionally trim the nonintersectingparts of the walls.



Enhancement DetailsMultilevel SubdivisionYou can modify geometry at different levels of detail.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Freestyle > Multi Level.



There is support for multilevel editing of the control mesh. Each multilevel step subdivides each face into 4 faces.This adds more control to the mesh and lets you add finer detailing without altering the existing shape. You canswitch between the steps to add the necessary detail and still return to the Base Level to make topologychanges and more global changes. Options are available at each level to show the modified points and to resetindividual points or all points.



Enhancement DetailsNew Collapse Direct FeatureYou can collapse features created in Creo Direct into a single feature.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Editing > Collapse Direct.



When you open a model that has been created or modified in Creo Direct, you can collapse all the Direct featuresinto a single feature that is attached to the remaining part.



Enhancement DetailsNew User Interface and Workflow for Parallel and Rotational BlendsThe user interface and workflow for the Parallel and Rotational Blend tools are enhanced.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Shapes and then click Blend or Rotational Blend.



You can create your sketches in 3D space, use geometry to define the axis of revolution, set the start point of asection at the feature level, and select nonparallel sections in the Parallel Blend tool.



Enhancement DetailsOrder Independent TransparencyThere are improvements to the display quality and performance of transparent objects.

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Product Functional Area Rendering

User Interface Location Click File > Options > Model Display and then click the Transparencybox.



Use Order Independent Transparency to improve the overall display quality and performance of transparent objectsand to keep Transparency artifacts from appearing. Order Independent Transparency is supported on AMD800 andAMD900 series graphics cards only.



Enhancement DetailsPlacement of Cross Sections in the Model TreeAll cross sections created in a part or assembly are placed under Sections in the Model Tree.

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Cross sections are accessible from the Model Tree and are listed at the bottom of the Model Tree under Sections.




Enhancement DetailsPlanarize ViewYou can planarize the control mesh normal to the view screen.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Freestyle.> Planarize View.



Use the Planarize View command to adjust the selected elements of the control mesh to be lined up andperpendicular to the view screen.



Enhancement DetailsPTC Installation AssistantPTC introduces the second generation of improvements to the new PTC Installation Assistant for Creo.

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Product Creo DirectCreo LayoutCreo ParametricCreo Simulate


Product Functional Area Installation and Administration

User Interface Location You can access the PTC Installation Assistant from the PTC.COM ProductDownloads page or by double-clicking setup.exe on the Creo DVD orDVD image.



The PTC Installation Assistant combines automatic licensing acquisition and installation with Creo productacquisition and installation. The Assistant installs products from PTC.com or from a Creo product DVD. You canquickly select which products and options to install and the Assistant installs all selected Creo productsautomatically. Workflows are streamlined and useful defaults are set for a "typical user" installation to be quick andeasy.






Enhancement DetailsSelecting a Plane for a Cross SectionYou can select a plane on-the-fly for a cross section.

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User Interface Location Click View > Section > Planar.



You can select a plane for a cross section plane on-the-fly from existing geometry, and then you can dynamicallymove and rotate it using draggers.




Enhancement DetailsSelecting Edge Endpoints for Dimensions in 3DYou can select the endpoints of edges as references for dimension annotations in 3D.

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User Interface Location Place the pointer on an edge endpoint when creating a dimension in 3D.



You can select endpoints of edges as references for dimension annotations in 3D. The endpoint and the edge towhich it belongs are added to References in the Annotation Feature dialog box and are highlighted when thedimension is selected. This makes it possible to capture design intent and comply with standards regardinghighlighting for dimension annotations in 3D.



Enhancement DetailsSelecting Edges Perpendicular to the Annotation Plane for Dimensionsin 3DYou can select edges that are perpendicular to the annotation plane as dimension references.

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User Interface Location Select any dimension in a 2D drawing.



The perpendicular edge is projected to the annotation plane as a point. Therefore, the edge reference is treated asa point reference by the dimension. This makes it possible to capture design intent and comply with standardsregarding response highlighting for dimension annotations in 3D.



Enhancement DetailsSketch Based FormYou can create a form feature or a partial piercing from a sketch.

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User Interface Location Click Model > Form > Sketched Form.



With the new Form tool in Sheetmetal, you can perform the following actions:

Create a form feature or a partial piercing from a sketch. Choose to create an internal sketch or select an existing external sketch. Create a form feature with optional rounds and taper, or a partial piercing up to the thickness of the material.



Enhancement DetailsStreamlined Workflow for Specifying Origin of Cross SectionYou can specify the origin for the cross section by clicking geometry in the model.

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User Interface Location Click View > Section > Planar.



You can click geometry in the model to specify the origin for the cross section and then dynamically edit the crosssection using the draggers.




Enhancement DetailsSupport for SolidWorksYou do not need a SolidWorks license key to use the interface for SolidWorks.

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Product Functional Area 3D Interface




You can read SolidWorks data into Creo Parametric without using a SolidWorks key.



Enhancement DetailsTransferring Nongeometric Data from Creo Elements/DirectThere is a more complete transfer of data from Creo Elements/Direct into Creo Parametric.

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Product Functional Area 3D Interface




Improvements in the transfer of nongeometric data from Creo Elements/Direct are listed below:

Transfer of assembly-level annotations (PMI)ATB support for Creo Elements/Direct data Full support for the Mapping of docuplanes to combined states



Enhancement DetailsTypes of Cross SectionsFor cross sections, there are X, Y ,and Z types available.

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In the absence of other references, use the part CSYS to fully define the position of the datum. The X, Y, and Ztypes of cross sections are available.




Enhancement DetailsUse Esc to Exit Tools in SketcherYou can press Esc to exit Sketcher tools.

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User Interface Location Press Esc.



You can press Esc to exit the various tools and dialog boxes when you are in Sketcher.



Enhancement DetailsVisualizing Interference in Cross SectionsYou can visualize and assign a color to interference in cross sections.

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User Interface Location Click View > Section and then in the Section dashboard click the icon forselecting a color.



Interference zones appear on the 3D clipped model and in the 2D window for cross sections. You can add color tothe interference so it is easier to see.




Enhancement DetailsWorkflow Improvements for MeasuringThe workflow for creating and viewing measurement data is improved.

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A summary tool automatically determines measurements to be returned based on the type of geometry selected formeasurement. Additional measurement options, such as measure From Axis, Use as Plane, and Use as Normal arealso available.



Enhancement DetailsNew Shut-off ToolUse the Shut-off tool to shut off holes on a parting surface.

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Product Creo Tool Design Extension


Product Functional Area Mold Design & Casting

User Interface Location Click Mold & Cast > Parting Surface > Shut-off.



Use the Shut-off tool to fill in a selected hole or all holes in a parting surface in a mold model.

Enhancement DetailsAsynchronous Option Added to Object ToolkitCreo Object Toolkit coverage includes support for asynchronous application architectures in C++.

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Product Creo Toolkit



User Interface Location This is an optional installation of a licensed extension located at\Common Files\otk.



Creo continues its migration to a modern, "swiss-knife" approach for toolkits with the further expansion of ObjectToolkit (C++) to support asynchronous application development in C++. Programmers have more flexibility in thearchitecture of Object Toolkit applications to meet specific automation requirements for Creo.

Enhancement DetailsJava Binding in Object ToolkitCreo Object Toolkit coverage includes support for a JAVA binding.

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Creo continues its migration to a modern, "swiss-knife" approach for toolkits with the further expansion of ObjectToolkit (C++) to include a JAVA binding. Programmers have more flexibility to integrate existing Toolkit (C), andObject Toolkit (C++ and now JAVA) applications.

Enhancement DetailsObject Toolkit ExpansionCreo Object Toolkit coverage continues to expand as the main API for Creo transitions from C to C++.

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Creo continues its migration to a modern, "swiss-knife" approach for toolkits with the further expansion of ObjectToolkit (C++). Object Toolkit uses Smart Pointer technology, widely used inside both Creo and Granite, for betterintegration of C, C++, and JAVA applications. In Creo 2.0, Object Toolkit fully supports ProAsm and partiallysupports Combined States. ATB and 3D Data Exchange capabilities are added.

Enhancement Details: Creo Direct Creo 2.0View by Product

Creo Direct (18)


Direct Modeling (17)Installation and Administration (1)



Enhancement DetailsCreo DirectAdditional Support for Creo Parametric ModelsThere is support for loading a broad range of models created in Creo Parametric.

Appearance Control for Parts and AssembliesYou can control the appearance of parts and assemblies.

Combined Geometric Move and Component PositioningIn an assembly, you can geometrically move selected faces of multiple parts while implicitly positioning componentsthat are entirely included in the selection.

Component AnimationThere is component animation when positioning.

Component SnappingThere is component snapping during positioning.

Creating Geometry in an Assembly ContextYou can create geometry in an assembly context using several tools.

Default Location for the DraggerThe default location for the dragger is improved.

Dynamic SelectionYou can dynamically select geometry.

Live Toolbar for Component OperationsThere is a Live Toolbar for component operations.

Measuring CapabilitiesThere are new and revised measuring capabilities.

Modifying Models with Intersected ComponentsYou can modify models created in Creo Parametric that contain intersected components.


Selecting Alternatives in a 3D MoveYou can select solution alternatives in a 3D move.

Selection in the Assembly ContextSelection workflows are enhanced for quick and flexible selection of geometry and components in an assemblycontext.

Selection-based Design IntentCapturing selection-based design intent improves support for AnyMode Modeling scenarios with Creo Parametric.

Sketching Is EasierSketching usability is improved.

View Changes Dialog BoxFrom the View Changes dialog box you can see direct modeling based design modifications when loading modelsinto Creo Parametric.

Workflow for Component PositioningThere is an intuitive and flexible workflow for component positioning.

Enhancement DetailsDirect ModelingAdditional Support for Creo Parametric ModelsThere is support for loading a broad range of models created in Creo Parametric.

Appearance Control for Parts and AssembliesYou can control the appearance of parts and assemblies.

Combined Geometric Move and Component PositioningIn an assembly, you can geometrically move selected faces of multiple parts while implicitly positioning componentsthat are entirely included in the selection.

Component AnimationThere is component animation when positioning.

Component SnappingThere is component snapping during positioning.

Creating Geometry in an Assembly ContextYou can create geometry in an assembly context using several tools.

Default Location for the DraggerThe default location for the dragger is improved.

Dynamic SelectionYou can dynamically select geometry.

Live Toolbar for Component OperationsThere is a Live Toolbar for component operations.

Measuring CapabilitiesThere are new and revised measuring capabilities.

Modifying Models with Intersected ComponentsYou can modify models created in Creo Parametric that contain intersected components.

Selecting Alternatives in a 3D MoveYou can select solution alternatives in a 3D move.

Selection in the Assembly ContextSelection workflows are enhanced for quick and flexible selection of geometry and components in an assemblycontext.

Selection-based Design IntentCapturing selection-based design intent improves support for AnyMode Modeling scenarios with Creo Parametric.

Sketching Is EasierSketching usability is improved.

View Changes Dialog BoxFrom the View Changes dialog box you can see direct modeling based design modifications when loading modelsinto Creo Parametric.

Workflow for Component PositioningThere is an intuitive and flexible workflow for component positioning.

Enhancement DetailsAdditional Support for Creo Parametric ModelsThere is support for loading a broad range of models created in Creo Parametric.

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Product Creo Direct


Product Functional Area Direct Modeling




You can open models that contain family tables, external references, assembly cuts, and user-defined simplifiedrepresentations.



Enhancement DetailsAppearance Control for Parts and AssembliesYou can control the appearance of parts and assemblies.

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Product Creo Direct






You can define and control the color and transparency of selected faces of components.

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Enhancement DetailsCombined Geometric Move and Component PositioningIn an assembly, you can geometrically move selected faces of multiple parts while implicitly positioning componentsthat are entirely included in the selection.

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Product Creo Direct






The Move operation is now accessible from within the assembly environment. You can move selected faces ofmultiple parts. Parts and subassemblies that are completely included in the selection are intelligently repositionedinstead of geometrically moved.

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Enhancement DetailsComponent AnimationThere is component animation when positioning.

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Product Creo Direct






The Positioning tool features a component animation showing the component transformation as you incrementallydefine positioning constraints.



Enhancement DetailsComponent SnappingThere is component snapping during positioning.

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Product Creo Direct






During positioning operations, you can reference Geometric entities in the model by controlling the snappingworkflow.



Enhancement DetailsCreating Geometry in an Assembly ContextYou can create geometry in an assembly context using several tools.

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Product Creo Direct






You can create geometry in an assembly using Extrude, Revolve, and Sweep tools acting on one or several selectedcoplanar sketched regions of an active part. If multiple instances of the same part exist in the assembly, thegeometry is created or updated for all the part instances simultaneously. There is support for snapping to othergeometric entities in the assembly using keyboard shortcuts.

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Enhancement DetailsDefault Location for the DraggerThe default location for the dragger is improved.

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Product Creo Direct






The dragger location is optimized after its placement onto geometric entities.

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Enhancement DetailsDynamic SelectionYou can dynamically select geometry.

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Product Creo Direct






You have the additional flexibility to refine the geometry selection while a tool is active. Hold down the Ctrl key andthen click geometry at any time in the operation to add or remove geometric entities.



Enhancement DetailsLive Toolbar for Component OperationsThere is a Live Toolbar for component operations.

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Product Creo Direct






The Live Toolbar is available for some assembly-level operations. Use Select (with default) in assemblies for quickaccess to tools applicable to the selection.

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Enhancement DetailsMeasuring CapabilitiesThere are new and revised measuring capabilities.

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Product Creo Direct



User Interface Location Measure results appear in the graphics window and in the Measurementpanel.



New and revised measuring capabilities are added for part and assembly analysis. Use Measure to analyzedimension types associated with a model or its entities, or to measure mass properties such as volume, mass, andcenter of gravity of an entire part model. Measurable dimensions include the following types:

All the dimensions for the selectionDistance with respect to a basic geometric entityLength of a curve, edge, or a chain of curves or edgesDiameter of a surfaceArea of a selected surface, quilt, or an entire modelAngle between two geometric entitiesVolume of a model or a closed quiltTransformational matrix between two coordinate systems or points

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Enhancement DetailsModifying Models with Intersected ComponentsYou can modify models created in Creo Parametric that contain intersected components.

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Product Creo Direct






You can move intersected components that are the result of assembly-level cuts created in Creo Parametric. Ifthere is the potential for an overlap during the moving, rotating, or positioning operations, the assembly cut ishighlighted. You can toggle the appearance of assembly cuts from the Model Tree by selecting Hide or Unhide fromthe shortcut menu.

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Enhancement DetailsSelecting Alternatives in a 3D MoveYou can select solution alternatives in a 3D move.

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Product Creo Direct






When moving 3D geometry, you have alternative move solutions from which you can select. This gives you morecontrol over the operation.

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Enhancement DetailsSelection in the Assembly ContextSelection workflows are enhanced for quick and flexible selection of geometry and components in an assemblycontext.

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Product Creo Direct






You can use the methods listed below for selecting in an assembly:

Drag a selection box around the components and geometry objects.Select any geometry entity as a reference.Click a geometry vertex of a component to select the component.

Selections are faster and more efficient, resulting in a smoother workflow.

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Enhancement DetailsSelection-based Design IntentCapturing selection-based design intent improves support for AnyMode Modeling scenarios with Creo Parametric.

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Product Creo Direct






Shape and rule-based surfaces selections are tracked in Creo Direct and exposed with feature rules when loadingthe model in Creo Parametric. This reflects an intelligent design intent transfer for selection rules and improves thesupport of AnyMode Modeling scenarios with Creo Parametric.

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Enhancement DetailsSketching Is EasierSketching usability is improved.

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Product Creo Direct






You can dynamically preview the sketch plane when you are choosing what you want to sketch on. This makessketching easier.

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Enhancement DetailsView Changes Dialog BoxFrom the View Changes dialog box you can see direct modeling based design modifications when loading modelsinto Creo Parametric.

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Product Creo Direct






Use the View Changes dialog box in Creo Parametric when loading models created in Creo Parametric and thenmodified in Creo Direct. From the View Changes dialog box, you can do the following:

Review modifications performed and tracked in Creo Direct.Accept or reject each individual modification.Preview and inspect the original and modified model states.

Where direct modeling based modifications conflict with the parametric model definition, a special regenerationtreatment is applied automatically. Click Restore parametric behavior to include affected components or featuresinto regeneration. Optionally inspect or reactivate the previous positioning constraints.

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Enhancement DetailsWorkflow for Component PositioningThere is an intuitive and flexible workflow for component positioning.

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Product Creo Direct






Use the updated positioning tool for on-the-fly positioning constraints and for dynamic positioning operations withthe dragger. By default, the most appropriate constraint is used.

The positioning of components is more flexible and intuitive:

Use standard position constraints or use the dragger for dynamic positioning.Evaluate constraints for conflicts in real time and then redefine, modify, or delete.Position multiple components simultaneously.Quickly select components.Use the Live Toolbar for component operations.

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Enhancement Details: Creo Simulate Creo 2.0View by Product

Creo Advanced Simulation Extension (2)Creo Simulate (4)


Installation and Administration (1)Simulation - Structural & Thermal (5)



Enhancement DetailsCreo Advanced Simulation ExtensionDynamic Analysis Calculations Are FasterCalculating stresses in Dynamic Analyses is faster.

Temperature History as Load of Nonlinear Static AnalysisYou can use the temperatures calculated at the output steps of a Transient Thermal Analysis, as a TemperatureLoad History of a Nonlinear Static Analysis.

Enhancement DetailsCreo SimulateGeneral Performance TuningPerformance is optimized for a number of areas in Creo Simulate.

Help Links from Diagnostics MessagesThere are links to Help topics from many Diagnostics messages.

Lightweight Assembly Representations in Creo SimulateYou can open assemblies containing components in lightweight representations and create temporaryrepresentations in Creo Simulate.


Enhancement DetailsSimulation - Structural & ThermalDynamic Analysis Calculations Are FasterCalculating stresses in Dynamic Analyses is faster.

General Performance TuningPerformance is optimized for a number of areas in Creo Simulate.

Help Links from Diagnostics MessagesThere are links to Help topics from many Diagnostics messages.

Lightweight Assembly Representations in Creo SimulateYou can open assemblies containing components in lightweight representations and create temporaryrepresentations in Creo Simulate.

Temperature History as Load of Nonlinear Static AnalysisYou can use the temperatures calculated at the output steps of a Transient Thermal Analysis, as a TemperatureLoad History of a Nonlinear Static Analysis.

Enhancement DetailsDynamic Analysis Calculations Are FasterCalculating stresses in Dynamic Analyses is faster.

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Product Creo Advanced Simulation Extension


Product Functional Area Simulation - Structural & Thermal




Calculations of stresses in Dynamic Analyses are based on modal stresses that you can optionally save with theresults of the associated modal analysis. Consequently, dynamic stress calculations are faster for most models.

Enhancement DetailsTemperature History as Load of Nonlinear Static AnalysisYou can use the temperatures calculated at the output steps of a Transient Thermal Analysis, as a TemperatureLoad History of a Nonlinear Static Analysis.

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Product Creo Advanced Simulation Extension



User Interface Location Click Home > Loads > Mec/T History Load.



You can calculate the hyper-elastic and elasto-plastic effects of transient heat loads, such as in a Weld DistortionAnalysis.

Enhancement DetailsGeneral Performance TuningPerformance is optimized for a number of areas in Creo Simulate.

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Product Creo Simulate






General performance tuning results in improved efficiency. It takes you less time to perform the following actions:

Nonlinear analysis convergence for contacts, large displacements, and nonlinear materialDisk I/O when saving resultsOpening Creo SimulateCreating Creo Simulate entities



Enhancement DetailsHelp Links from Diagnostics MessagesThere are links to Help topics from many Diagnostics messages.

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From the Diagnostics window, you can easily access Help topics that provide more detailed information for thespecific error or warning.



Enhancement DetailsLightweight Assembly Representations in Creo SimulateYou can open assemblies containing components in lightweight representations and create temporaryrepresentations in Creo Simulate.

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User Interface Location Click Home > Set Up > Simplified Representations.



You can create simulation models on assemblies that contain components in lightweight representations. Thesecomponents are visible but are not part of the Simulation model. You can also edit or define simplified assemblyrepresentations in Creo Simulate.




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