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martin napangaCreo TIPS & Tricks
We all know that Creo Parametric provides powerful
product design capabilities to Design Engineers. But
do you know all the latest trending topics?
We’ll be releasing nine total Creo Tips & Tricks to give
you a sneak peak into the latest in cutting edge
advances and design solutions. Because sometimes
it just takes a couple quick tips to understand how
you can do something better and faster.
Ready to gain that competitive edge? Take a look
at Tips #1-3 in this series on the next page!
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TIP #1
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> Displaying Missing References
Features usually fail when a reference that the feature
needs is deleted or removed, resulting in a missing
reference. Did you know that if you use the Reference
Viewer or redefine a failing feature the now missing
reference highlights in the graphics window? The
highlighted missing reference helps you select the
appropriate replacement reference.
Learn more about editing and replacing features in our
Creo: Modeling Productivity Tools course, or reach out for
more information!
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TIP #2
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> Capturing Sketcher
Design Intent
Design intent in a sketch is captured both in how you
dimension the sketch as well as how you constrain the
sketch. Creo Parametric helps you capture design intent
by creating light blue, weak dimensions, automatically to
maintain a fully dimensioned, fully constrained sketch.
Best practice is to always convert weak dimensions to
strong dimensions so you know how your sketch will
update if changes are made.
Learn more about dimensioning and constraining a
sketch in our Creo: Fundamentals of Modeling 1
course, or reach out for more information!
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TIP #3
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> Construction Geometry
A good rule of thumb is to keep your sketches simple. You
can use construction geometry in a sketch to help
constrain it and make an otherwise difficult dimensioning
scheme easy. Most Sketching tools can create
construction geometry, just toggle Construction Mode on
before using the tool. You can dimension and constrain
construction geometry in the same manner as regular,
solid geometry, and it does not display in the final Sketch
feature.
Learn more about using construction geometry and
other Sketcher tips in our Creo: Sketching Productivity
Tools course, or reach out for more information!
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