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In this course, you will learn how to:
Course Objectives
Training Agenda
• Module 1: Introduction to the Creo Parametric Basic Modeling Process
• Module 2: Understanding Creo Parametric Concepts
• Module 3: Using the Creo Parametric Interface
• Module 4: Selecting Geometry, Features, and Models
• Module 5: Editing Geometry, Features, and Models
• Module 6: Creating Sketcher Geometry
• Module 7: Using Sketcher Tools
• Module 8: Creating Sketches for Features
• Module 9: Creating Datum Features: Planes and Axes
• Module 10: Creating Extrudes, Revolves, and Ribs
• Module 11: Sketcher Workflow
• Module 12: Creating Sweeps and Blends
• Module 13: Creating Holes, Shells, and Draft
• Module 14: Creating Rounds and Chamfers
• Module 15: Project I
• Module 16: Group, Copy, and Mirror Tools
• Module 17: Creating Patterns
• Module 18: Measuring and Inspecting Models
• Module 19: Assembling with Constraints
• Module 20: Assembling with Connections
• Module 21: Exploding Assemblies
• Module 22: Drawing Layout and Views
• Module 23: Creating Drawing Annotations
• Module 24: Using Layers
• Module 25: Investigating Parent/Child Relationships
• Module 26: Capturing and Managing Design Intent
• Module 27: Resolving Failures and Seeking Help
• Module 28: Project II
Module 1: Introduction to the Creo Parametric Basic Modeling Process
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Objectives
Creo Parametric Basic Modeling Process
You can summarize the Basic Modeling process in four high-level steps.
Figure 3 – Creating a New Assembly by Assembling the Part Models Figure 4 – Creating a Drawing of the New Part Model
Module 2: Understanding Creo Parametric Concepts
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Objectives
Understanding Solid Modeling Concepts
Creo Parametric enables you to create solid model representations of your part and assembly models.
Solid models:
• Are realistic visual representation of designs.
• Contain properties such as mass, volume, and center of gravity.
• Can also be used to check for interferences in an assembly.
Figure 1 – Associativity
Understanding Model-Centric Concepts
In Creo Parametric, the model is the center of all downstream deliverables.
Model-centric concepts:
• Assemblies reference the models being assembled.
• The drawing references the model being documented.
• The FEM model references the model being meshed.
• The mold tool references the model being molded.
Figure 2 – Portion of Active Part Ribbon, Model Tab, and Datum Group
Working with Multiple Windows
The Window group contains commands for activating, opening, closing, and re-sizing Creo Parametric
windows. You can also switch between open windows.
• A window must be active to use all applicable Creo
Parametric features.
• The word Active appears on the title bar of the active window
next to the model name.
• The active model has a check mark next to its name in the
Windows drop-down list.
• You can switch between active windows using the Window
group or Quick Access toolbar.
Figure 2 – Typical LEFT View Orientation Figure 3 – Typical FRONT View Orientation
Managing and Editing Appearances
You can create and manage appearances and apply them to your models.
• A company-standard appearance file is common.
• Use the Appearances Manager to manage, create,
and edit appearances.
• Use the Appearance Gallery to select and apply
appearances.
• Apply appearances to parts, surfaces, or
components.
• Clear selected or all appearances.
• Understand the basic Creo Parametric mouse controls and color feedback.
• Use drag handles and dimension draggers.
• Understand the purpose of the model tree and available display filters.
• Select items using Direct Selection and Query Selection.
• Filter the selection of items using Selection Filters.
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Understanding Creo Parametric Basic Controls
The graphics window provides you with color-based feedback for mouse and keyboard inputs.
• System color assignments in the graphics window:
– Transparent orange – Preselection highlighting
– Green – Selected geometry
– Wireframe green – Selected features
– Orange – Preview geometry or component
– Purple – Partially constrained component
• Keyboard and mouse actions perform different functions. Figure 1 – Preselection Highlighting
Figure 1 – Model Tree Items Dialog Box Figure 2 – Model Tree Display Features Filter Before and After
Figure 3 – Model Tree with Suppressed Objects Turned On Figure 4 – Model Tree Used Sketches Before and After
Using the Geometry Selection Filter
When you select geometry, the system is smart enough to know what features the geometry belongs to.
• Select surfaces and edges.
• Mini toolbar displays context-sensitive options.
• Modify the parent feature.
• The press ALT and click combination bypasses Geometry
selection filter.
Figure 2 – The Selection Filter in Part Mode Figure 3 – The Selection Filter in Assembly Mode
Selecting Items Using Direct Selection
Direct selection occurs when you cursor over a feature or component and click to select it.
• You can direct select:
– Components
– Features (by pressing ALT)
– Surfaces
• You can perform direct selection in:
– The graphics window.
– The model tree.
• Select multiple items by pressing CTRL. Figure 1 – Select Components in Model Tree or Graphics Window
• Select a range of items by pressing SHIFT.
Figure 2 – The Found and Selected Lists Figure 3 – Axes Selected using Search Tool
Module 5: Editing Geometry, Features, and Models
After completing this module, you will be able to:
• Rename objects.
• Utilize undo and redo operations.
• Understand regeneration and auto regeneration.
• Edit features.
• Edit the definition of features.
• Activate and edit models.
• Delete and suppress items.
• Edit feature and component visibility.
Objectives
Renaming Objects
You can rename objects with more descriptive names so that they are easily recognized in the model tree.
• Objects that can be renamed include:
– Features
– Components
• Rename single/multiple components
• Use template
• Use prefix/suffix
Figure 2 – Making Multiple Edits to the Model Figure 3 – Auto Regenerate Toggled Back On
Editing Features
Edit enables you to alter dimensions of a selected feature or component.
• Edit:
– Edit a dimension directly.
– Select the Most Recently Used option.
– Use draggers.
– Drag section entities.
• Features are regenerated in real time.
• Child features regenerate in real time.
Figure 2 – Editing the Definition of a Chamfer in the Activated Crankshaft Figure 3 – Editing the Number of Fins in the Activated Flywheel
Deleting and Suppressing Items
Suppressing an item removes it from the graphics display and regeneration cycle, but the item can be
resumed. Deleting an item is permanent.
• Delete:
– Is permanent.
– Follows parent/child relationships.
• Suppress:
– Items can be restored via Resume.
– Follows parent/child relationships.
• Resume:
– Selected items.
– All items. Figure 1 – Suppressed Items in the Model Tree
Figure 2 – Viewing Children of Item to Be Suppressed Figure 3 – Both Parents and Children Suppressed
Editing Feature and Component Visibility
The Hide and Show operations respectively remove and display components or non-solid feature
geometry in the graphics window.
• Hide/Show:
– Components in an assembly
– Datum features
– Solid features
• Does not affect parent/child relationships.
• Changes are not saved by default.
– Save Status
Objectives
Reviewing Sketcher Theory
A sketch is a 2-D entity that graphically captures an idea with lines, constraints, and dimensions.
• 2-D sketches are:
– Sketched on a 2-D plane.
– Placed into a 3-D model.
– Used to create solid features.
Figure 2 – Design Intent Captured with Constraints Figure 3 – Design Intent Captured with Dimensions
Modifying the Sketcher Display
You can modify the Sketcher Display to enable easier visualization when completing tasks.
• Display options available in Sketcher:
– Dimensions
– Constraints
– Grid
– Section vertices
• Inspection display options available in Sketcher:
Figure 1 – Showing Sketcher Inspection Display
– Highlight Open Ends
– Shade Closed Loops
• Sketch View reorients parallel to the screen.
Figure 2 – Constrain Group Figure 3 – Sketch Before and After Constraints Applied
Sketching with On-the-Fly Constraints
When sketching entities, you can manipulate constraints on-the-fly as they appear.
• On-the-fly constraints enable you to capture design intent.
• Constraint manipulations include:
– Lock/Disable/Enable.
– Disable constraints from appearing on-the-fly.
– Toggle the active constraint.
Figure 2 – Dimensioning a Circle without a Centerline Figure 3 – Dimensioning a Circle using a Centerline
Sketching Rectangles and Parallelograms
You can quickly sketch four-sided shapes.
• The four lines are independent.
• You can delete, trim, and align each line individually.
• You can create symmetric rectangles using Center Rectangles.
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Understanding Construction Geometry Theory
You can use Construction Geometry to help control design intent, simplify dimension schemes, and
simplify sketches.
• Construction Geometry:
– Can be dimensioned and constrained.
– Solid geometry snaps to it.
– Does not add entities to the final sketch.
– Can make an otherwise difficult scheme easy.
– Can reduce the number of dimensions/constraints used.
Figure 2 – Construction Geometry Simplifies Dimension Schemes Figure 3 – Center Rectangle uses Construction Geometry
Sketching Points
Sketcher points are a type of construction geometry which do not contribute to the resulting sketch
geometry.
• Sketcher Point uses the following:
– Dimension to theoretical sharps.
– Dimension slanted on arcs.
– Provide an anchor or pivot point in a sketch.
Figure 3 – Dragging the Dimension Dragger Figure 4 – Modify Dimensions Dialog Box
Sketcher Conflicts
Sketcher conflicts occur from manually adding too many constraints or dimensions.
• Conflicts caused by:
– Adding too many dimensions.
– Adding too many constraints.
• Conflicts handled by:
– Deleting unwanted constraints or dimensions.
– Converting dimensions to Reference dimensions.
Objectives
Creating Sketches (Sketch Feature)
To create a Sketch Feature, specify the Sketch Setup, select additional sketch references, and sketch the
geometry.
• You can modify the Sketch Setup.
• You can use references to snap geometry or dimensions.
• You can create 3-D geometry by using the Sketch feature.
• Sketched features have various requirements.
Figure 2 – Modifying Sketch Setup Figure 3 – Sketch Geometry Snapped to Added References
Specifying and Manipulating the Sketch Setup
The Sketch Setup determines the sketching plane and the model's orientation in the graphics window.
• Sketch Setup consists of:
– Sketch Plane
– Sketch Orientation
• Current model orientation becomes the default sketch
orientation.
• Use Sketch View to orient the sketch plane parallel to
the screen in 2-D.
• Select right-click options to temporarily manipulate the Figure 1 – Current Model Orientation Becoming Default Sketch Orientation
sketch orientation.
Figure 2 – Viewing 2-D Sketch Orientation Figure 3 – Sketch Plane Modified from FRONT to RIGHT
Utilizing Sketch References
Sketch references are used to capture design intent by snapping geometry or dimensioning to them.
• Use the following types of entities:
– Existing geometry
– Sketches
– Datum features
• Automatically snap to existing geometry:
– Model edges that lie on the sketching plane.
– Surface edges normal to the sketching plane.
– Edges parallel to the screen.
• Press ALT to select entities and add them dynamically.
• Unused references automatically removed.
Figure 2 – Selecting the Desired Entity from Edge Chain Figure 3 – Reused Entities Offset from Edge
Module 9: Creating Datum Features: Planes and Axes
After completing this module, you will be able to:
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Creating Datum Features Theory
Datum features are commonly required as references when creating other features.
• The following types of datum features can be
created:
– Datum Planes
– Datum Axes
– Datum Points
– Datum Coordinate Systems
• Types:
– Through
– Normal
– Parallel
– Offset
– Angle
– Tangent
– Blend section
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Creating Solid Extrude Features
You can create extruded features from 2-D sketches.
• Extrude sections perpendicular to the sketching plane.
• Add or remove material from the model.
• Automatically add/remove material by changing the direction.
Figure 2 – Same Revolved Sketch using Different Axes of Revolution Figure 3 – Removing Material using a Revolve Feature
Common Dashboard Options: Revolve Angle
You can revolve a sketch to many different angle depths.
Revolve angle options:
• Variable
• Symmetric
• To Selected
• Side 1/Side 2
Figure 2 – Symmetric Revolve Angle Depth Figure 3 – Side 1 Revolve Angle To Selected, Side 2 Revolve Angle Variable
Creating Profile Rib Features
A profile rib feature is similar to an extruded protrusion, except that it requires an open section sketch.
• Profile rib features require an open sketch.
• You can edit the side that thickens.
• You can flip to which side of the sketch you want to create
the rib.
• Rib geometry adapts to the adjacent, solid geometry.
Figure 2 – Editing the Side that Thickens Figure 3 – Flipping Which Side the Rib is Created
Module 11: Sketcher Workflow
After completing this module, you will be able to:
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Analyzing Open and Closed Sections
Open-section sketches can yield different 3-D geometry results than closed-section sketches.
• Open-section:
– Geometry can follow surface contours.
– Endpoints must be constrained to the surface edge.
• Closed-section:
– More robust.
– Ignores the 3-D surface contour.
Figure 2 – Viewing Closed Section Extrude Features Figure 3 – Viewing Open Section Extrude Features
Creating Internal Sketches
An internal sketch is contained in the feature it defines.
• Internal sketch benefits:
– Organization
– Reduced Feature Count
• External sketch benefits:
– Same sketch can be used for multiple features
Figure 1 - Internal Versus External Sketches
– Can be unlinked
Figure 2 – Information Dialog Box Figure 3 – Using ALT to Select References On-the-Fly
Creating Embedded Datum Features
Embedded datum features contain any combination of plane, axis, point, or coordinate systems embedded
within another feature.
• Benefits of Embedded Datum Features:
– No need to restart feature creation.
– More organized models.
– Automatically hidden datums.
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Creating Sweeps with Open Trajectories
A sweep feature consists of a sketched section that sweeps, or traverses, along a trajectory.
• Components of a sweep feature:
– Trajectory
• Select the trajectory.
• Define the Start point.
– Section
• Placed at the trajectory start point, and denoted by
crosshairs.
• Closed or open.
• Creation methods:
– Add/remove solid material.
– Surface. Figure 1 – Sweeping a Closed Sketch Along an Open Trajectory
– Thin.
Figure 2 – Blending Three Selected Sections Figure 3 – Blend with Twisting Due to Misaligned Start Points
Creating Blends by Sketching Sections
You can create a blend feature by sketching the sections through a series of Sketcher sessions while
within the Blend tool.
• A blend feature must contain two or more sections.
• Sketched sections are connected using a smooth curve.
• Section sketch plane is projected:
– Offset dimension
– Reference
• Sections are blended based on order of insertion.
• You can remove sections.
Figure 2 – Smooth Blend Option Result Figure 3 – Straight Blend Option Result
Module 13: Creating Holes, Shells, and Draft
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Objectives
Common Dashboard Options - Hole Depth
You can drill a hole to several different depth options.
• Hole depth options:
– Blind
– Symmetric
– To Next
– Through Until
– To Selected
– Through All
– Side 1/Side 2
• Set using dashboard or right-clicking
drag handle
Figure 2 – Shelled Model with Surfaces Removed Figure 3 – Hollowed Out Model
Creating Draft Features
Draft features are typically used as finishing features in molded and cast parts.
• Draft features consist of:
– Draft surfaces
– Draft hinges
– Pull direction
– Draft angles
Figure 2 – Same Model, Same Draft Angle, and Different Draft Hinges
Creating Basic Split Drafts
Split draft enables you to apply different draft angles to different portions of a surface.
• Split options include:
– No split
– Split by split object
• Select a plane
– Split by draft hinge
• Side options:
– Independently
– Dependently
– First/Second side only
• Draft tangent surfaces check box Figure 1 – Drafting Sides Independently
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Creating Rounds Theory
Rounds add or remove material by creating smooth transitions between existing geometry.
• Rounds can add or remove material.
• You can select edges or surfaces.
Figure 1 – Four Different Chamfer Dimensioning Schemes with the Same Geometry
Creating Chamfer Sets
Chamfer sets enable you to create chamfers of different dimensioning schemes or D values in a single
chamfer feature.
• Create multiple chamfer sets in a single chamfer feature.
• Each chamfer set can have a different D value.
• Each set may be created with a different dimensioning scheme.
Objectives
The Air Circulator
In this project, you create components of the Air Circulator.
• Create from scratch:
– Part models
• Minimal Instructions
• Completed Models for Reference
Figure 3 – CONNECTING_ROD.PRT
Crankshaft, Engine Block, Impeller, and Impeller Housing
These figures illustrate the crankshaft, engine block, impeller, and impeller housing you create in this
project.
Figure 1 – CRANKSHAFT.PRT
Figure 2 – ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT
Objectives
Creating Local Groups
A local group enables you to perform an operation on multiple features at once.
• Reasons for grouping include:
– Copy/pattern multiple features as one.
– Select as one.
– When editing, view dims from all features in the group.
– Organize/collapse the model tree.
Figure 2 – Viewing Dimensions of All Grouped Features Figure 3 – Selecting All Grouped Entities as One
Copying and Pasting Features
The copy and paste functionality enables you to quickly duplicate a feature.
• Copy
– Select features or groups of features.
• Paste
– Pastes feature with same reference types, dimension
scheme, and options as original.
– Select new references.
– Independent of original feature.
Figure 2 – Sketch Placed on the Cursor Figure 3 – Copying and Pasting an Extrude
Moving and Rotating Copied Features
You can use the Paste Special option to apply move and rotate options to the resulting copied feature.
• Copy:
– Select features or groups of features.
• Paste Special:
– Make copies dependent or independent.
– Move/rotate.
– Edit the dependence.
• Dimension Independent Figure 1 – Moving a Copied Feature
• Section Independent
Figure 1 – Mirror All Features Before Figure 2 – Mirror All Features Result
Creating Mirrored Parts
You can create a duplicate, mirrored copy of a part.
• Mirror types:
– Geometry only.
– Geometry with features.
• Dependency control:
– Geometry dependent.
Objectives
Direction Patterning in the First Direction
The direction pattern enables you to pattern features in a given direction.
• Direction and increments based on selected reference.
• Select a first direction reference.
• Specify number of members and increment.
• Specify additional, optional dimensions to increment.
Figure 2 – Direction Patterning a Group in Two Directions Result Figure 3 – Direction Pattern, Two Directions, Two Additional Dimensions
Axis Patterning in the First Direction
The axis pattern enables you to pattern features radially about a specified axis.
• Direction based on selected axis.
• Specify number of members and angular spacing.
• Set angular extent.
• Specify member orientation.
• Specify additional, optional dimensions to increment.
Figure 2 – Reference Patterning a Bolt Figure 3 – Updating the Number of Bosses and Holes
Deleting Patterns or Pattern Members
You can either delete an entire pattern or disable individual members of a pattern.
• Delete – Deletes the pattern and the feature used to create
the pattern.
• Delete pattern – Deletes the pattern but keeps the original
feature.
• Click the black dots to disable that particular pattern member.
Figure 2 – Using the Delete Pattern Function Figure 3 – Disabling Individual Pattern Members
Module 18: Measuring and Inspecting Models
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Objectives
Viewing and Editing Model Properties
There is a consolidated dialog box for all model properties.
Figure 2 – Summary Measurement using Edge References Figure 3 – Summary Measurement using Surface References
Creating Planar Part Cross-Sections
You can create planar cross-sections in a 3-D model.
• Available types:
– Planar
– X Direction
– Y Direction
– Z Direction
• Cross-section options
• Edit cross-section hatching
• Display management:
– Show Section
– Activate/Deactivate Figure 1 – Planar Cross-Section
Figure 2 – Z Direction Cross-Section with Filled Surface Figure 3 – X Direction Cross-Section with Modified Hatching
Measuring Global Interference
You can calculate interferences between components in an assembly.
• Setup:
– Parts only
– Sub-assembly only
• Computation type:
– Exact
– Quick
• Interference pairs:
– Highlighted in the model
– Volume can be calculated
Figure 1 – No Constraints
Figure 2 – Orienting Around Red and Blue Axes Figure 3 – Component Positioned on Top of Model
Creating Coincident Constraints Using Geometry
Use the Coincident constraint to position two cylindrical surfaces coaxial or two planar surfaces
coincident.
• Cylindrical/Conical surfaces:
– Surfaces are inserted, resulting in coincident axes.
– The surfaces do not need to be the same diameter.
• Planar surfaces:
– Surfaces are made coincident to each other.
– You can toggle the constraint orientation to mate or align
surfaces.
Figure 2 – Selecting Planar Surfaces to be Coincident Figure 3 – Selecting Alternate Planar Surfaces to be Coincident
Creating Coincident Constraints Using Datum Features
Use the Coincident constraint to position two datum axes coaxial or two datum planes coincident.
• Datum Planes:
– Aligns positive (brown) sides in the same direction by
default.
• Datum Axes:
– Aligns positive (tag) sides in the same direction by default.
• You can flip the direction.
Figure 1 – Viewing the Accessory Window Figure 2 – Docked Accessory Window Model Tree
Module 20: Assembling with Connections
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Objectives
Understanding Connection Theory
A mechanical connection is a method of constraining components to form a joint. Joint connections
determine how a component can move within an assembly.
• Create mechanism connections that enable motion between components in an assembly.
• Joint connection examples:
– Slider
– Pin
– Cylinder
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Creating and Managing Explode States
Explode states enable you to easily save assembly and disassembly views.
• Position components into desired location.
– Select motion type
– Select Movement Reference
– Move component(s), with or without children.
• Toggle between exploded and unexploded states.
• Explode states can be used in drawings.
Figure 1 – Animation Not Following the Explode Sequence Figure 2 – Animation Following the Explode Sequence
Module 22: Drawing Layout and Views
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Figure 2 – Drawing Tree: Table Tab Figure 3 – Drawing Tree: Annotate Tab
Creating New Drawings and Applying Formats
Your company can create customized formats to use in new drawings.
• Create new drawings in the New dialog box.
– Specify the Default Model.
– Specify orientation.
– Specify size.
– Specify format (optional).
• A Format:
– Contains 2-D items.
– Is created in Format mode.
– Is applied to a drawing.
• Add or change formats using Sheet Setup .
Figure 1 – Empty Drawing
Figure 2 – Example Third Angle Projected Left View Figure 3 – Example General View
Creating Cross-Section Views
You can add cross-sections to drawing views and edit their Xhatching.
• Cross-section views:
– Use cross-sections from the 3-D model.
– Have Xhatching that you can edit.
– Enable you to add arrows to a perpendicular view.
• Flip material direction
Figure 2 – Browsing for a Table From File Figure 3 – Quick Tables Gallery
Creating BOM Balloons
You can use balloons in conjunction with Bill of Materials tables to detail the location and number of
parts included in the assembly for manufacturers.
• Numerous balloon creation options.
• Manipulate placed balloons:
– Merge Balloons
– Split Balloons
– Detach Balloons
Figure 1 – Balloon Ribbon Options
– Redistribute Quantity
• Edit BOM balloon settings.
Figure 1 – Showing Axes and Dimensions Figure 2 – Show Model Annotations Dialog Box
Cleaning Up Dimensions
Creo Parametric can automatically arrange the display of selected dimensions based on controls that
you set.
• Functions include:
– Offset dimensions in evenly spaced increments.
– Create breaks in witness lines.
– Flip dimension arrows that do not fit between witness lines.
– Center dimensions between witness lines.
– Create snap lines.
Figure 2 – The Clean Dimensions Dialog Box Figure 3 – Dimensions After Cleanup
Manipulating Dimensions
When dimensions are placed on a drawing, you typically need to modify them, for reasons such as clarity
or to adhere to your company's drawing standards.
• You can manipulate dimensions in the following ways:
– Move (handles)
– Align Dimensions
– Flip Arrows
– Flip Text
– Move Item to View
– Edit Attachment
• Understand layers.
• Create and manage layers.
• Utilize layers in part models and assembly models.
Objectives
Understanding Layers
A layer is a container object that enables you to organize features, components, and even other layers.
• Managed in layer tree
• Uses include:
– Collectively perform operations
• Hide/Unhide
• Select
– Model management
• Layer types include:
– Default
– Automatic
– User-created
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Understanding Parent/Child Relationships
The parent/child relationship is one of the most powerful aspects of Creo Parametric and parametric
modeling in general.
• Defining parent/child relationships.
• Effects of parent/child relationships when editing.
• How parent/child relationships are created.
Objectives
Handling Children of Deleted and Suppressed Items
In Creo Parametric, you have three options for handling the children of suppressed or deleted items.
• Three options for child handling include:
– Suppress/Delete
– Suspend
– Fix
Figure 2 – Closed Sketch Design Intent Examples Figure 3 – Open Sketch Design Intent Examples
Capturing Design Intent in Features
Capture design intent in your model's features by deciding which feature options to use.
• Option considerations include:
– Depth
– Solid/Thicken
– Round/Chamfer type
– Hole type
– Sketch or select sweep trajectory
• Internal versus external sketches
• Embedded datum features Figure 1 – Internal Versus External Sketches
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Understanding and Identifying Failures
When a model fails regeneration, the system indicates the failing features or components.
• Failures occur due to:
– Invalid/Impossible geometry
– Missing/Broken references
– Missing models
Figure 1 – Notification Pop-Up
• Failure Indications:
– Model Notifications
– Notification Pop-Up
– Red Highlighting
• Model tree
• Model geometry
Figure 2 – Sweep Radius Section Radius Comparison Figure 3 – Blend Start Points Mismatch
Analyzing Open Section Failures
Open section failures occur when the open section extends beyond the solid geometry that bounds it.
• Open section features must be bounded by other solids.
• Failure message indicates when a part cannot be
intersected with a feature.
Figure 2 – Open Section Sketch Feature Figure 3 – Open Section Sketch Failure
Analyzing Missing Part Reference Failures
Missing part reference failures occur when a parent feature is changed, and the child feature can no
longer find the parent's reference.
• Missing part reference failure examples include:
– Missing axes
– Missing references for rounds/chamfers
– Editing a sketch
• Replace sketched entities
• Replace Sketcher dimensions
• Old, missing references display.
Objectives
The Air Circulator
In this project, you create, assemble, and document components of the Air Circulator.
• Create from scratch:
– Part
– Assembly
– Drawing
• Minimal instructions
• Completed models for reference
Figure 3 – ENGINE-BLOWER_MODELS.DRW
Blower Assembly
These figures illustrate the components and final blower assembly that you complete in this project.
Figure 3 – ENGINE_BLOWER.ASM
Completing the Design
These figures illustrate the bolts assembled in this project. The assembly is then evaluated for
interferences and modified as required.
• Ribbon customizations:
– Create new tabs or reorder them.
– Create new groups or customize groups.
– Specify large or small icons, or with/without label.
• Export settings or restore defaults.