An Introduction to Creo 3.0

An Introduction to Creo 3.0
An Introduction to Creo 3.0
Kshitiz
Kshitiz24kmr@hotmail.com
Special Thanks
Mr. Manish Ambastha
Mr. Snehasis Rana
Mr. Muktikant Sahoo
Mr. Akhtar Hussain

An Introduction to PTC Creo 3.0
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Table of Contents
Chapter I – Creo Parametric
1. Introduction to Creo Parametric..........................................................................................4
Primary Features and Benefits................................................................................................................4
Data Exchange ........................................................................................................................................4
Complete library of parts, features, tools, and more ...........................................................................4
2. Start with Creo Parametric..................................................................................................5
How to Open Creo Parametric................................................................................................................5
Login to Server Management to work in PDM/PLM. ............................................................................5
Create Workspace in PLM Server. .........................................................................................................6
3. Understanding Creo Parametric User Interface..................................................................7
4. Procedure – Modelling a Corner Cube. ..............................................................................8
Step 1 – Creating New Part.....................................................................................................................8
Step 2 – Start an Extrude. .......................................................................................................................9
5. How to Use Revolve Command?......................................................................................12
6. How to Edit, Delete, Group, Suppress part or Assembly. ................................................14
7. Pattern Tool in Creo Parametric .......................................................................................15
8. How to Use Sweep Tool ...................................................................................................17
9. Assembly of Components.................................................................................................19
Assembly Components Using Interchange Assembly Feature.............................................................20
How to Open Assembly or Component from PLM/PDM Server.........................................................22
10. How to Add Parameters and Check in Models to PLM/PDM Server..............................23
Adding Parameters................................................................................................................................23
Check in or Upload Model in PDM/PLM Server .................................................................................24

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Chapter II – Creo Schematic
1. Introduction to Creo Schematic ........................................................................................27
Primary Features and benefits...............................................................................................................27
Data Exchange ......................................................................................................................................27
Diagram Type ........................................................................................................................................27
2. Understanding Creo Schematic Interface .........................................................................28
3. Create New Design Sheet or Select Default Sheet. ..........................................................29
4. Create Your Cable, Fibre or Piping Routing and Use Library Items ...............................30
5. How to define or Add Parameters in Creo Schematic......................................................31
6. How to Submit your Library Files to Central Library......................................................32
7. P&ID through Creo schematic..........................................................................................33
Importing a new design sheet ...............................................................................................................33
How to set design properties.................................................................................................................33
How to generate a report:..................................................................................................................36
Chapter III – Creo Piping & Cabling Extension
1. Introduction to Creo PCX .................................................................................................37
Primary Features and benefits...............................................................................................................37
Capabilities and Specifications.............................................................................................................37
2. Start with Spec driven Piping ...........................................................................................38
How to Open Creo Piping.....................................................................................................................38
Procedure: - Creating Piping Model. ....................................................................................................39
How to Insert Fittings........................................................................................................................41
How to Modify Pipeline, Corner, and Bend/Elbow Type.................................................................42
Convert Pipe Segment to Pipe Solid.....................................................................................................43
3. Start with Schematic driven Piping...................................................................................44
4. Start With Cabling. ...........................................................................................................49
How to Open Creo Cabling...................................................................................................................50

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Chapter I – Creo Advanced Framework Extension
1. Introduction to Creo AFX.................................................................................................53
2. What is PTC Advanced Framework Extension (AFX)?...................................................53
3. Key benefits of Advanced Framework Extension (AFX) ................................................53
4. Capabilities and specification ...........................................................................................54
5. How to open PTC Creo AFX?..........................................................................................55
6. Steps to work in AFX........................................................................................................56
Making of framework by using the Major tools like ............................................................................56
Creation of skeleton ..........................................................................................................................57

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Creo Parametric
1. Introduction to Creo Parametric.
PTC Creo Parametric offers powerful, reliable, yet easy-to-use modelling tools that accelerate the product
design process. The software lets helps to design parts and assemblies, create manufacturing drawings, per-
form analysis, create renderings and animations, and optimize productivity across a full range of other me-
chanical design tasks. PTC Creo Parametric will help design higher quality -products faster and allow com-
municating more efficiently with manufacturing and your suppliers.
Primary Features and Benefits
a) Quickly and easily create 3D models of any part or assembly.
b) Create manufacturing drawings automatically with complete confidence that they will al-
ways reflect current design.
c) Combine the power of parametric modelling with the flexibility of direct modelling.
d) Improve design aesthetics with comprehensive surfacing capabilities.
e) Repurpose neutral and non-PTC CAD data from customers and suppliers easily, avoiding
the need to convert files or recreate 3D models from scratch.
f) Get instant access to comprehensive learning materials and tutorials from within the product
to get productive faster.
g) Dedicated toolset for working with large assemblies.
Data Exchange
h) Work with a number of standard file formats including STEP, IGES, DXF, STL, VRML,
AutoCAD DWG,
i) DXF (import of 3D with associated 2D), ACIS import/export, Para solid import/export
j) With the use of Unite technology, convert data from other CAD systems including: CAT-
IA®, Siemens® NX™, SolidWorks®, Autodesk®, and Solid Edge.
k) Support export of non-PTC Creo formats (CATIA, Siemens NX, and SolidWorks) as well as
associative updates with additional purchased capabilities.
Complete library of parts, features, tools, and more
a) Fully integrated fastener library.
b) Integrated web based component catalog.
c) Download predefined parts and symbols using J-Link Programmatic Interface.
d) Quickly position and insert fasteners and associated nuts, washers etc. using intelligent fas-
tener capability.
Based on the proven technology of Pro/ENGINEER® and chosen by many companies worldwide, PTC
Creo Parametric offers the newest, most innovative 3D CAD capabilities for detailed design process. As a
design professional, one can’t risk having CAD tools that compromise product, process, or productivity.
With the software, one never compromise because software have the exact tools need to get the entire job
done accurately and quickly.

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2. Start with Creo Parametric
How to Open Creo Parametric
Double click on PTC Creo Parametric 3.0 M030 Start-up Configuration window will Open (Select in
Which Module you have to Work, For Electrical/ Mechanical Modelling there are Creo Advance, Creo
Foundation and Creo Engineer 1)  Select one Module and Click on Start.
Login to Server Management to work in PDM/PLM.
Go to File  Click on Manage Session  Select Server Management  than Server Management Tab
will Open  Click on Server Tab Register New Server  Name: - Production  Location: -
http://plm.tatasteel.co.in/Windchill  Click on Check  Enter your User name and Password.

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Create Workspace in PLM Server.
What is Windchill Workspace?
When using Creo Parametric stand‐alone; i.e. not connected to a Windchill server, it is a “best practice” to
“set your working directory” immediately upon starting Creo. Generally speaking, the “working directory”
is where you would typically open parts, assemblies and drawings from. More importantly, it is also where
new parts, assemblies and drawings will be saved to once they are created in Creo and saved. In addition, the
default working directory defined by the “Start In:” property of the Creo desktop icon, is also where Creo
looks for various configuration files when starting.
When using Creo Parametric along with Windchill; parts, assemblies and drawings are no longer maintained
and managed in a directory on the user’s local computer. Instead they are maintained in a central repository
and are downloaded as needed into a workspace instead. In some ways, a workspace can be thought of as a
local directory however it is more than this.
When a workspace is created, Windchill actually creates two; one on the user’s local machine also referred
to as “local cache” and a second on the Windchill server. Understanding the interaction between these two is
vital in understanding and using Windchill effectively.
Click on Workspace Tab in Server Management window  Click on New  Enter Name and Select Con-
text or Product.

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3. Understanding Creo Parametric User Interface
The main Creo Parametric Interface look like this:-
i. Quick Access Toolbar - Contains commonly used tools and functions.
ii. Ribbon Tabs — A set of tabs across the top of the interface. The active tab displays a set of
tools in the ribbon immediately below. Here the View tab is active.
iii. Message Area — The message area provides you with prompts, feedback, and messages from
Creo Parametric. Messages are logged and can be scrolled or the message window dragged to
display more lines.
Graphics Toolbar

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4. Procedure – Modelling a Corner Cube.
This section will teach how to model a cube shaped corner block.
Step 1 – Creating New Part
Quick Access toolbar or Home tab, click New  (In the New dialog box, notice the default object Type is
Part and Sub-type is Solid, these are the correct options for creating a solid part.  Type CORNER_CUBE
in the Name field and click OK. In Creo "Common Name" field simply creates a new parameter called
"PTC_COMMON_NAME". The use of this parameter comes in Data Management.
In the Graphics toolbar at the top of the graphics area, disable the display of all datum features except Plane
Display.
Think of datum planes as the framework model will be built on. Datum planes have a front or positive sur-
face and back or negative surface. The frame showing the placement of each datum plane is coloured
brown when viewed from the front (positive side) and grey when viewed from the rear (negative) side.
From 2D drawing we have to decide in which plane we have to work.

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Step 2 – Start an Extrude.
Go to Model Tab  Click on Extrude Icon  Select Plane on which you want to Work (Always
Prefer to Sketch in X- Y Plane) Sketch Tab will open.
Create Sketch with help of Sketcher tool (In this Case use Rectangle) and define the Shape and Dimension
of the Cube  Click on OK.

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Make sure sketch should be closed & non – intersecting to do all this we use feature Requirement tool -
: - Highlight the Display of Overlapping Entities.
: - Highlight Vertices of Sketch Entities, Which are not common to more than One Entities.
:-Shade Area Bounded by Closed Chain of Sketched Entities that do not Overlap.
Yellow triangle
indicates Sketch is
Incomplete.

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Extrude Tab Will Open  Type Desire Depth Value and Direction  Click OK.
An extrude feature is based on a two-dimensional sketch. It linearly extrudes a sketch perpendicular to the
sketching plane to create or remove material. You can either select the sketch first or then start the Extrude
tool, or you can start the Extrude tool and then select the sketch.
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Extrude as
Surface
Enter the
Depth Value
for Side 1 Remove Material
Extrude as
Solid.
Extrude
from
Sketch
Change Depth Direc-
tion of Extrude
Thicken
Sketch

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5. How to Use Revolve Command?
A revolved feature is an axisymmetric shape that is created by revolving an open or closed section view by a
specified angle around a central axis. The section can represent a protrusion or a cut, that is, it can either add
material or take it away.
Go to Model Tab  Click on Sketch Select Plane  Draw a Sketch to revolve (In this Case drawing
half sketch of a flange), with the Help of Line Tool.
Don’t forget to draw centreline through which sketch is to Revolve.

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Revolve tab will Open  Select Axis of Revolution (i.e. Centreline)  Specify the Angle  then Click on
OK.
The Revolve Tab has following features:-
Revolve as
Solid
Remove Ma-
terial
Revolve as
Surface
Axis of Revolution (Click Collector
to active)
Enter angle value
for Side 1.
Revolve from
sketch plane by
Specified angle
value.
Pause the
Current Tool.
No Preview
Un Attached
Attached
Enters a mode where you view
attached Geometry

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Open Part or Assembly in New Window
Edit the Definition of Selected Object
When you suppress a feature, it
is removed from the model (but
not deleted). The feature disap-
pears from the model view.
6. How to Edit, Delete, Group, Suppress part or Assembly.
Right Click on Part or Assembly want to edit, group, delete or Supress  then Go to Edit Definition to edit
part or Assembly, Delete to Delete Part or Assembly, and we can also hide assembly or Part by clicking on
Hide. As shown below.
Select Parent part or Assembly
Activate this Window
Move to New Assembly
Replace Selected Component

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7. Pattern Tool in Creo Parametric
Pattern tool in Creo Parametric is a versatile tool because it can make designing process very easy and effi-
cient with just few clicks. Use a single pattern tool or a combination of different tools in part design. Each of
them are explained below:
i. Dimension Pattern
In this tool first you are required to select all the dimensions to apply
pattern. It may be in rotational, axial, distance from a side or any oth-
er dimension that may appear on the part. After selection the dimen-
sion enter number of pattern required.
ii. Axis Pattern
This is simplest pattern tool to make pattern about the axis of the giv-
en part or select axis of the part. Choose axis option from dashboard
as shown above and the select the axis of your disk. Select 360 rota-
tion option and set total number of holes to be.
iii. Direction Pattern
Click at pattern tool and from tool menu select direction method. Now
program will ask direction reference. To make this click at the side or
Select plane as shown in fig below. Make number of holes and set the
distance between the holes to be. We can change the direction of pat-
tern holes by placing “-ve” sign with the distance between hole.

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iv. Fill Pattern
Fill Surface with Pattern by Sketching Outer boundary of Pat-
tern. Click at pattern tool in tool menu select the fill option. When we
click at “Define” button program will let in sketch mode and it will
ask you to define plan…use “use previous” and program will let you
enter in sketching mode…..In sketching mode we have to draw the
section in which we want to make pattern. After making rectangle for
correct dimension just click at done button and program will automat-
ically show the pattern of holes in our part.
v. Table Pattern
This tool will suite best if know the exact location of a feature (with
in a coordinate system) reference to some point or location. Select
Pattern tool, click on Table Pattern. Now, we need to specify the
dimention those we want to include in Pattern Table. First choose
dimension in X-direction than select dimension in Y-direction and
in last select the diameter of the hole. For ease we must double
check the reference of our dimensions.Make them referenced from
the edge Because our fist hole will act as an origin in coordinate
plane. All our pattern holes will be referenced from it. After selecting dimensions we will notice “ edit”
button in pattern menu will be active so click at edit button it will open a new window. In this window we
will see four columns first is dedicated to feature numbers and other three for the dimensions that we have
selected. I create eight holes with coordinates and diameter dimensions as shown in fig below.we can notice
start with number “2” yes it is because we already have placed our first feature (hole).fill the tables as shown
in fig and just cross the window. you don’t need to save it this work will be done automatically.
vi. Curve Pattern
As the name suggest this tool will generate features at a curve, drawn earlier, or
it will follow the curve. Go to Curve Pattern then Program will ask to select or
define a curve for pattern. So click at reference tab and click at define button.
Define Curve using spline tool then Click on Ok. It will automatically follow
the Curve.
vii. Point Pattern
Go to Point pattern tool, Select reference, and then define point feature as de-
sired. Click on Ok.

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8. How to Use Sweep Tool
A feature that sweeps an open or closed sketch along a specified trajectory.
Go to Model Tab  Click on Sketch  Select Plane  Draw a Profile for Sweep using Sketcher tool (In
this Case Use Spline tool.)  Click on OK.

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Choose sweep option from Model Tab  Sweep Tab will open  Select Profile Trajectory  Select
Cross – Section Sketch Tool  Sketch Profile According to need using sketcher tool (In this Case Cir-
cle) Click on Ok  Your Sweep Solid Profile has been created.
(Sketcher Plain for the section should be at starting or end point of the profile trajectory.)

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9. Assembly of Components.
Go to Quick Access toolbar or Home tab, click New  New Dialog Box will Open  Click on Assem-
bly  Enter Assembly Name. Click OK.
Click on Assemble Icon  Browse Component to open  now, constrain all three Degree Motion of the
Component.
Note: - All Reference should be taken from datum plains and Model needs to be completely constrain.
Ignore Mirror tool and extrude cut.

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Assembly Components Using Interchange Assembly Feature.
Interchange Assembly feature use to interchange between Part and Assembly. We can have multiple refer-
ence Tag in an Interchange. We may wish to do this if you have some parent child relationship where you
are using this interchange.
Assemble Component using above method  Then, Create a New Interchange assembly as shown below
 Put your all Component in Graphics area to Interchange using Functional Feature  Click on Reference
Pairing Table  Insert all Reference Tag Match with Main Assembly.  Click on OK  Go to the Main
Assembly Right Component want to Replace  Click on Replace  Browse your Interchange Assembly
and select component want to replace. Then OK.

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How to Open Assembly or Component from PLM/PDM Server
Go to Open  Go to Windchill Cabinet  Here, go for Product, Library, Project, or Workspace
to open components.  Select Component  Click On Open.

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10.How to Add Parameters and Check in Models to PLM/PDM Server.
Adding Parameters
Before Check in Or Upload Model to PLM/PDM Server you must have to give Parameters i.e. Assembly
Number, Item Number, Upload Soft Type and Library component must have to add Part Number also.
Select Parts or Assemblies  Right Click and Select Edit Parameter  Click on Add Button  Parameter
Properties will open  Enter Assembly_Name, or Item_Number, Or Upload_Soft_Type Parameter Type
for Item_Number, Part_Number, and Assembly_Number Must be String Type  Always Check Designated
Check Box  Click Ok. (Refer. Instruction File for More Clarity). DESIGNATED" allows them to be
searched for in common space with the LOCATE function. Without being designated, finding models with
just a NAME is tough.

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Check in or Upload Model in PDM/PLM Server
Select Part or Assembly you want to Check in  Right Click and Select Check in  Select Custom  Se-
lect all assembly and Sub-Assemblies  Browse Location Where you want to Check in  Click on Next
 Click on Auto Resolve Check Box  Click Finish  After Some Time Message will display “Check in
Succeeded” in Message Area.
Note:- When your Model is already in PLM/PDM Server and you have to do some modification in that
model, then Open that model, Check Out the model first make sure that you have authority to make changes
in that model then only model will Checkout. After Modification you can use Auto Check in Option. At a
time only one user can work on that model. If you want to undo modification after editing model, select Un-
do Check – Out.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What does the command ‘Save a copy’?
It is used to make an exact copy with a different name.
Creo will create this object in the current working directory or select the directory where the file is going to
step out to make the copy.
2. What is the command ‘save a back-up’?
The back-up command creates the exact file that you are working with, but in a different directory.
3. What is the difference between ‘save a copy’ & ‘save a backup’?
A backup allows you to keep the same name, but save a copy asks you to specify a different name.
4. What is the command ‘Rename’?
It is used to change the name of Creo objects in memory and on disk. Creo will rename all versions of the
object being renamed.
When renaming an object that was retrieved from the directory other than the current working directory, the
rename object will be saved in the directory from which the object was retrieved.
5. What is the difference between the commands ‘file-Erase’ & ‘file-Delete’?
File-Erase removes the object from the workstation memory. The object is not removed from the disk.
File-delete removes either old versions or all versions of the object and all associated objects from the disk.
6. What is meant by a parent child relationship?
When a feature is created in Creo, dimensional & geometric references are created. These references,
whether they are edges, surfaces, vertices, will belong to other features that already exist on the model.
When such a reference is established, this is referred to as a parent child relation. The newly created feature
is now considered a child of any feature that contains an entity that was used as a reference.
7. What will happen to a child if a parent is deleted?
If a feature containing children is selected to be deleted or suppressed, Creo will highlight the child in blue
and ask for an action to be taken. Without the parent, the child will not have a complete set of references and
will not be able to regenerate. Therefore, when attempting to delete or supress a parent, the child must be
rerouted, deleted (or supressed), or suspended. These options will be listed in the child menu, which will ap-
pear automatically when attempting to supress or delete a feature with children.
8. What is the limitation of sweep?
i. We can't use this option for multiple sections and multiple trajectories.
ii. The section should be normal to the trajectory.
iii. If the trajectory has some sharp corners and the section is bigger than the trajectory, this option
cannot be used.

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 How to overcome the above problems?
i. The section plane can be controlled by 3 ways
a) Normal to the trajectory
b) Normal to the projection.
c) Constant to Normal
ii. If there are variable sections we can use blend, swept blend, etc.
iii. To remove the Sharpe corners we can round the edges.
9. What is the limitation of helical sweep?
i. The trajectory and the centre axis are in same plane.
ii. The trajectory and the centre axis are parallel to each other.
iii. The pitch value should be calculated manually.
iv. The section should be normal to the trajectory.
The centre axis should be 3D axis.

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Creo Schematic
1. Introduction to Creo Schematic
PTC Creo Schematics (formerly Pro/ENGINEER Routed Systems Designer) is a comprehensive, stand-
alone 2D diagramming solution for creating 2D schematic diagrams of routed systems such as cabling, pip-
ing, HVAC and hydraulic systems. It automates the creation of detailed 3D routed system designs from ex-
isting 2D schematics within PTC Creo Parametric and PTC Creo Elements/Direct. This saves time, reduces
errors and eliminates tedious manual processes by correctly interpreting 2D logic and transferring it accu-
rately into 3D. It also improves product quality by capturing both electrical and mechanical design intelli-
gence within a single digital model that enables design professionals across multiple disciplines to stream-
line product development processes and collaborate more effectively.
Primary Features and benefits
a) Create schematic designs for routed systems quickly and easily, including complete sys-
tem documentation, regardless of complexity.
b) Capture electrical and mechanical design intelligence within a single digital model
c) Improve product quality by improving collaboration among electrical and mechanical de-
signers.
d) Automatically create detailed 3D routed system designs from 2D schematics within PTC
Creo Parametric, reduce errors and speed time-to-market.
e) Preserve the value of existing 2D data in both PTC Creo Parametric and PTC Creo Ele-
ments/Direct 3D modeling environments.
Data Exchange
a) Support export formats: CSV, CGM, DWG, DXF, Medusa, PDF, XML, ECAD, a CON.
b) Support import formats: CSV, CGM, DWG, DXF, Medusa, and XML.
c) Support for legacy PTC Pro/DIAGRAM™ data.
Diagram Type
a) P&ID
b) Block
c) Wiring
d) HVAC
e) Functional
f) Hydraulic
g) Pneumatic

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2. Understanding Creo Schematic Interface
The main Creo schematic Interface look like this:-
Main Interface
The Creo schematic user interface is easy to navigate with key tool for routing task contained in Diagram-
ming Tab. Key element of Main interface includes:-
i. Quick Access Tool Bar: Commonly contain used tool and function.
ii. Ribbon Tabs: A set of tabs across the top of the interface. The active tab displays a set of
tools in the ribbon immediately below. Here is View tab active.

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3. Create New Design Sheet or Select Default Sheet.
Click on Get Started Tab Select Sample Catalog Icon New design Window will open.
Write your Project Name, Description, & Set location of your design Sheet. Design Explorer window will
open Select your Desired Sheet or Create New one. The same is shown below:-
Note: - You have to Double click on relevant Sheet, Sheet will open in background then you have to close
that Design explorer Window.
Note:- If you have Pre- Define Template Open it from Central Catalog Library.

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4. Create Your Cable, Fibre or Piping Routing and Use Library Items
Go to Diagramming Tab  Select Route Icon  Catalog Explorer Window will Open  Select Fibre
Type  Click on OK.  Right Click and Select Fee Point to start routing  Right click to terminate to
Exit.
In order to use Library item  Click on Catalog Explorer  Select Type (i.e. Block, Groups, etc.) 
Click on Extract icon to use that Library item (As Shown Below).
Note 1:- You Can Also Create Your Own Library.
Create New Folder Inside Block Folder  Create Own Block  Select Shape  Open Sheet
and Create Your Required Library Item.
Note 2: - Make sure that your Sheet type and Fibre type must be same.

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5. How to define or Add Parameters in Creo Schematic
 Why Parameters?
Addition of Parameter in PTC Creo Parametric and PTC Creo Elements/Direct can automatically check the
completed 3D routed assembly for exact compliance with the 2D schematics, saving the engineer hours of
manual, tedious checking, and eliminating mistakes before production– thereby resulting in improved prod-
uct quality and greater confidence. In addition, simulation capabilities in PTC Creo Schematics allow de-
signers to optimize the design for electrical reliability.
Click On Design Tab > Click Datatable Explorer > Datatable Explorer For Design Window will Open.
From there you can input your Parameter or you can also import .csv format file to add parameter.

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6. How to Submit your Library Files to Central Library.
Submit New Library file to Central Library so that other member can also use that component.
Click On Admin Tab > Click Catalog > Catalog Option Window will Open > Select Catalog Referances
As Dependent > Browes your Central Library Directory.
Then Select Your Library Folder that you Want to Submit in Central Library.
Note: - In Central Catalog directory there are two directories one is temporary and another is Permanent
when we submit to central catalog first it will submitted to temporary and go for approval request then after
approval it will submitted to central catalog.

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7. P&ID through Creo schematic
Importing a new design sheet
Go to Data Tab  Click on import  Click on design sheet  Select desired design sheet/template
from specified location as shown below.
How to set design properties
Go to Design Tab  Click on Edit Global Parameter Icon  Select Size Parameter then select Modify
button  Check on Derived parameter Go to Define function Define function window will open
 Add parameters as shown below. (By adding the functions the pipeline will directly inherit the proper-
ties from blocks/ports.)

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Go to Design Tab  Click on Edit Global Parameter Icon  Select size_function then select Modify
button  Add “[dg_inherit_from_connected (size_function,reverse,P&ID,size)]” to the value list.
Configuration of fibres : Go to Catalog Explorer  Select Fibre from type  Go to basic pipe (use
group) folder Add properties like size, size function, media type etc. to minor process pipeline as
shown below  Check on the calculated value dialog box for size parameter  Click on apply and then
close.
To add label: Click on Label tab  Select Middle from the position drop-down list  Click on Parame-
ter  Choose what all parameters you want to be shown  Click on ok.
Go to Catalog Explorer  Select Port from type Click on Simple port from folder General  Add
properties like size & size function as shown in below snapshot  Check on the calculated value dialog
box for size parameter  Click on apply and then close By adding these parameters the port will inherit
the properties directly from the blocks.

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Load .csv file for data tables from master catalogue as shown below. (.csv file contains all the required
properties of blocks like material, size, model name, end connection etc.)
Go to Design Tab Click on Catalog  Catalog option window will open Select dependent from the
dialog box Set Central catalog directory path as shown below. Central catalog contains all the necessary
details like symbols, pipe & pipe fitting properties, data tables etc.
Routing a Pipe: Go to Diagramming Tab  Select Route Icon  Catalog Explorer Window will Open
 Select Fibre Type  Click on OK.  Right Click and Select Fee Point to start routing  Right click
to terminate to Exit.
Parenting procedure: Select Modify Icon from the ribbon tab  Click on reparent option 
Select all the pipeline except the header  It will ask to select a new parent  Select the header  Add
properties to the parent. By this, a group of pipes can be combined and will be read as a single one.

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Go to File from ribbon tab  Click on Export and choose XML  In the Export to XML dialog box, set
Target Application to Piping  From the What to Export group, choose Current sheet From the Validate
export group, select the Duplicate Ref Des and Ignore warnings check boxes  Click Validate XML
Give a name to the export XML file  Click on OK.
How to generate a report:
 Go to Data Tab  Click on Format report  Format report window will be opened  Set
general and column dialog box as shown below.
Go to Criteria dialog box  Report results window will be opened  In the Report Results dialog
click to generate a report using the current format Fill all the details  Click on report engine
tab  In the Report Engine – Field Selector dialog box click to transfer all fields to the Report Engine
dialog box and click Close In the Report Engine – Field Editor dialog box, select Table from the Style
drop- down list and click OK In the Report Engine click Generate Report.

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Creo Piping and Cabling Extension (PCX)
1. Introduction to Creo PCX
PTC Creo PCX enables designers to fully automate the pipe-routing process. Designers no longer have to
build physical prototypes and struggle through the trial-and-error process; they can determine— virtually—
the optimal paths of the pipes in the model. In addition, designers can create rules that are based on company
best practices or corporate policies. By establishing rules, the software can then verify that this optimal path
is compliant with established manufacturing rules. Plus, designers have access to a library of standard fit-
tings, which can be reused from product to product, reducing time-to-market and increasing designer
productivity.
PTC Creo PCX gives you the power to extract logical information from 2D schematics while automating
your 3D cable routing. Not only determine a working route quickly, but easily find the optimal route that
won’t interfere with the design. Plus, since it’s a PTC Creo Parametric model, it has the advantage of full
associativity; that means any change made to the model is automatically reflected in the cabling routes. With
fewer (if any) physical prototypes and shorter design cycles, it save significant time and money.
Primary Features and benefits
a) Capture and document schematic information and manufacturing documentation.
b) Minimize errors and reduce time-consuming tasks by automating the capture of all relevant
system information, such as the schematic design, virtual prototype, or manufacturing docu-
mentation.
c) Fully automate your routing so you can quickly determine the optimum path for manufactur-
ing, cost, and serviceability.
d) Ensure design rules and schematic logic rules are enforced through specification-driven de-
sign.
e) Increase design speed through the reuse of standard symbols, connectors, and fittings con-
tained in a customizable library.
f) Reduce costs and design time by eliminating the need for physical prototypes, made possible
through virtual interference checking and automated manufacturability verification.
g) Enable cost-effective manufacturing through accurate documentation, such as isometric
drawings, bend tables, and BOMs.
Capabilities and Specifications
a) Piping diagrams
- Supports 2D pneumatic, hydraulic, process flow (PFD), PI&D, and HVAC.
b) Cabling diagrams
- Supports 2D Block Interconnect, Circuit, and Wiring Interconnect design.
c) Design Reuse
- Central Catalog, Data Tables, Import Legacy Pro/Diagram Data.

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2. Start with Spec driven Piping
How to Open Creo Piping
Double click on Creo batch file Icon  Start up Configuration dialog box will open  Select Creo Piping
or Creo Advance  Click on Start.
From the Home Tab Click on New  New Dialog Box will Open  Click on Assembly  Type Name
 Click on OK.
Note: - A batch file is an unformatted text file that contains one or more commands and has a .bat or
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Procedure: - Creating Piping Model.
Go to Application Tab  Click on Piping  Piping tab will Open  Check Spec Driven box.
Note: - Spec-driven piping is driving your piping design from a master catalog. The master catalog contains
a number of different files for all the different pipes you use, and these files specify materials, OD, thick-
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Now, Click on Create Pipe  Uncheck XML File Check Box and Name Check Box  Click on OK 
then Click on Set Start  Select Reference Point,(Have to Define Reference Point) Or Cartesian Coor-
dinate from where you want to start  Select Pipe Size, Specification Type  then, Click on OK.
Note: - Reference Point have all three direction i.e. x, y, and z while in CSYS have only Z- Direction for
first time.
Now, Click on Extend  Select Desired System, angle, Type  Enter desired coordinate value x, y, z 
click on Apply  Then, again enter Coordinate value if want to extend more, otherwise click on OK.

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How to Insert Fittings.
Click on Insert Fittings  Insert Fitting Dialog Box will Open Select Segment as a Reference  Now,
Select Desired fitting (In this Case using Gate Valve)  Size, Flange, Gaskets Automatic Selected  Enter
Desired Dimension  To View/Change the Orientation, Placement, Dimension Type, Alignment Click on
Placement/Orientation Tab in Insert Fittings Dialog Box  Then, Click on Apply.
Note: - Always give reference dimension from the nearest segment not from the nearest fittings.
For flipping Point
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How to Modify Pipeline, Corner, and Bend/Elbow Type.
Click on Modify  Click on Segment  Select Reference Segment  Choose desired Segment Param-
eters Click on Apply Click on OK.
Click on Modify  Click on Corner Type  Select Corner from Graphics Area  Select Desired Cor-
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Convert Pipe Segment to Pipe Solid.
Note: - Till now all pipeline are in Segment (In Feature Form) not in Solid Part, So When done with all pip-
ing at last Conversion is Must.
Click on Pipe Solid  Pipe Solid Window will Appear  Click on Pipeline  Select all Segments 
Click on Make and Close/Make.
Note 1:-Select segment to solidify Segment one by one. Pipeline Solidify entire segment at a time.
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3. Start with Schematic driven Piping
From the Home Tab Click on New New Dialog Box will open Click on Assembly Type
Name Click on OK Click on Assemble
Assemble the shrinkwrap to default.

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Go to Application Tab Click on Piping Piping tab will Open Check Spec Driven box.
Go to Create Pipe Check XML File Check Box and Name Check Box Click on OK  Click on
Set Start Select Reference Point,(Have to Define Reference Point) Or Cartesian Coordinates from
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Now, Click on Extend Select Desired System, angle, Type Enter desired coordinate value x, y, z
click on Apply Then, again enter Coordinate value if want to extend more, otherwise click on OK.
Click on Insert Fittings Insert Fitting Dialog Box will Open Select Segment as a Reference
Now, fittings will automatically come from the XML file Size, Flange, Gaskets Automatic Se-
lected Enter Desired DimensionTo View/Change the Orientation, Placement, Dimension Type,
Alignment Click on Placement/Orientation Tab in Insert Fittings Dialog Box Then, Click on Apply.

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1. What is the limitation with Follow Pipe Command in Piping?
Changing Dimension of one pipeline (followed pipeline) it will automatically change dimension of another
one. (Not Flexible with editing Dimensions).
2. Why it is recommended to create branch from the segment & not from the Cartesian Co-
Coordinate of Fittings?
Because, we can easily change the reference dimension of the fitting while CSYS of fitting limit the refer-
ence dimension to that CSYS only.
3. What is the function of Environment tool in Creo Piping?
It helps to change the Corner type (i.e. fittings, bend, and mitter), and bend radius.
4. How to create different pipeline in same assembly?
Firstly, we have to define a point from where we want to start. To define offset Point Go to Model Tab 
Click on Point  Select Offset Coordinate Point  Enter the Offset distance  Click on OK. Now,
from that point we can start new Pipeline.
5. Why we should not insert fittings on Solid Pipeline?
It divides the segment into two segment/part that create a new feature id so again we need to solidify that
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6. How to delete fittings from the Segment?
Go to Model Tree  Select the Datum point of that fittings  Delete that point, since it is the Child of that
fittings it will delete the Entire fitting and also delete pipe break as well.
7. How to Change Default Name of Solid Pipeline?
In Pipe Solid Dialog Box double click on Solid pipe after selecting pipeline and then rename the default
Name.
8. How to check-in piping assembly when we are working in Local working directory.
When we are working in Local working Directory all fitting are comes from local Library files which are
also in PLM with the same name and PLM not allow to check in Model with the same name. TO check-in in
PLM server we have to delete entire Fitting that we call from local directory.
9. Adding Upload_Soft_Type Parameter by default it will take Standardcaddocument, How to over-
come with this Problem?
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4. Start With Cabling.
Important terms needs to Know for Cabling:-
Harness: - A harness is a part model comprising of routed wires, cable, and bundles in an assembly with all
of their necessary parameters information.
Sub-Harness:- A Sub-Harness is a sub set of harness. Sub-harness may be manufactured separately.
Cable: - A cable is two or more conductors which are contained in the same jacket.
Spool: - A spool is used to determine the majority of parameters, which describes a wire or Cable. It is anal-
ogous to a real of wire or cable from which individual wires or cable are cut. One spool can provide for only
one type of wire or cable, but multiple wires or cables can be cut form the same spool. Spool must be desig-
nated in the cabling assembly cable routing can begins.
Bundle: - A bundle is a group of Cables, wire, or other bundle that are sheathed together.
Component: - A component is a part or sub-assembly at which wire and cables terminate.
Designating: - Designating a connector supplies information about the connector model to the assembly. A
connector must be designate before cable can be routed to it.
Entry Port: - An Entry port is coordinate system located on a connecter which will be the terminal point for
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How to Open Creo Cabling.
Double click on PTC Creo Parametric 3.0 M030 Start up Configuration window will Open  Select
Creo Advance and Click on Start.
From the Home Tab Click on New  New Dialog Box will Open  Click on Assembly  Type Name
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Go to Model Tab  Assemble Electrical Component by Default  Click on OK.  Now, Go to the Ap-
plication Tab  Click on Cabling  Click on Create Harness  Enter Name in the Entry Filed 
Click on OK.
Note:-Must have to define entry port (Cartesian Co-ordinate) and the z-direction must be on cable routing
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Click on Route Cables  Route Cable dialog box will open  Click on Spool  Enter Name of Spool 
Enter desired Specification  Click OK.
Click on Down Arrow From  Select Allow undesignated CSYS  Select Entry Port 1  and similarly
for Entry Port 2  Then, select Route Type  Click on OK.

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CREO ADVANCED FRAMEWORK EXTENSION (AFX)
1. Introduction to Creo AFX
An integral part of the PTC Creo product family, PTC Creo AFX provides designers and engineers with a
means to dynamically improve the accuracy and productivity of defining structural framework assemblies.
Because this module is native to PTC Creo, we can quickly and easily share this intelligent 3D model
throughout all phases of the project design, detailing, analysis, fabrication, and final assembly. We can add
PTC Creo AFX to our cache of design tools and dramatically reduce the time to create accurate structures,
frames or assembly lines compared to 2D CAD and traditional 3D CAD solid modelling methods.
2. What is PTC Advanced Framework Extension (AFX)?
Advanced Framework Extension (AFX) gives engineers and designers the power to create structural frame-
works much faster using powerful, simple to use features that are tailored to specific framework design
tasks.
3. Key benefits of Advanced Framework Extension (AFX)
i. Unified, integral design environment
a) Fully associative modelling and ensures that design change are reflected throughout the de-
sign process.
b) Single digital definition incorporating all manufacturing information-eliminates management
of additional files.
c) Eliminates time consuming data translation between software applications.
ii. Simple
a) Easy to learn and use
b) Automates many tasks, significantly reduce design time.
c) 100% parametric definition speeds design of a wide variety of framework section.
iii. Powerful
a) Quickly define corner joints and nodes between virtually any sections.
b) Eliminate costly change due to fit up problems or rework.
c) Fully associative definition adapts instantly to any design change no matter how difficult.
d) Seamless integration with PTC Creo Simulate for structural analysis.
e) Interface to other analysis system via SDNF and DSTV.
f) Easily place screws and dowels with an interactive user interface.
iv. Convenient
a) Comprehensive library of sections, connection, and joints, accelerates framework creation.
b) Extensive library of stairs, ladders and safety cages accelerates design of access and walk-
ways.
c) Choose from a wide variety of steel and aluminium profile, angle, endplate, screw and more.
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v. Productive
a) Optimize user interface reflects the structural framework design process.
b) Reduce scrap by using appropriate connection, joints, and assembly methods.
c) Save on material costs through exact as built representation of the structural framework.
d) Incorporate manufacturing and fabrication data into the framework definition to the speed as-
sembly.
e) Precise 3D structural framework definition ensure fabrication of assembly is right the first
time by detecting design and production problems before structures are built.
4. Capabilities and specification
i. Supports top-down design process
a) Start with conceptual design to create the framework skeleton using datum curve or imported
geometry
b) Assemble beams from a library of standard type or size.
c) Design joints between beams by selecting different corner type.
d) Design connector elements by selecting from a library of brackets, endplates, screw etc.
e) Define weldments for manufacturing
f) Create BOM information and beam drawing automatically.
ii. Wide variety of uses – in Steel
a) Industrial machinery
b) Crane and elevator
c) Marine structure
d) Building
iii. Structures with standard aluminium extrusions
a) Handling and packaging machines
b) Conveyor systems
c) Assembly line
d) Ladders and cages
iv. Structures with custom beams
a) Windows and doors
b) Facades
c) Roofs
v. Designing connection between beams
a) Quick and easy assembly of connector elements.
b) All necessary features and modifications are made inside the beam parts, not assembly fea-
ture.
c) Include a library with connector elements including endplate, angle, brackets and screw.
d) Add company specific connector to the library.
vi. Other capabilities
a) Automatic BOM creation, including stock table.
b) Create weldments regardless of assembly structures.
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5. How to open PTC Creo AFX?
i. Select the icon PTC Creo Parametric 3.0 from desktop or go to start and select the icon.
i. Then a license window will open and select Creo AFX. Then click on OK.
ii. Then, first the working directory has to be set by selecting the Select Working Directory icon and
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iii. Now to create a new assembly click on the New icon. A window will open and check assembly and
design in the dialog box and specify the assembly name. Then click on ok.
iv. Now the PTC Creo AFX window will open.
6. Steps to work in AFX
i. Creation of skeleton
Making of framework by using the Major tools like
a) Profiles
b) Joints
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d) Equipment
e) Project Sub-Assembly
f) Delete AFX Element
Creation of skeleton
To create any framework such as beams using profile, stairs and handrails by using equipment a
skeleton is needed.
a) Now to create skeleton first click on Create icon. Then a dialog box will open.
b) Now check Skeleton Model and specify the skeleton name and click on OK.
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d) Now activate the skeleton by right click on skeleton in the model tree and selecting activate.
e) Now create 2D sketch by selecting the Sketch icon and the required sketch plane as per our required
model.
I. After doing the above action, the working area will be created as shown below. This can now be used
to start making the sketch.
ii. Making of framework by using the Major tools
a) Profile
To create rectangular beam, square beam, round beam, angle beam, channel beam, T-beam, I-
beam, plate etc. profile tool is used.
I. To create framework first click on Create new project icon and specify the project name and
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II. Now to create profile selects the profile icon. A dialog box will open.
III. Select the icon select profile from library. Again a window will open and select the required
beam type.

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IV. Then select the specified beam type & Size as per required drawing from the library and click
on OK.
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VI. The beam will automatically create.
VII. Now move or rotate the beam as per requirement by selecting the move tab. (The Move Tab
contains all the commands to rotate/move beam as per requirement.
Reassemble existing profile instance
Sometimes it is desired not to make a new part for every profile but to place an already existing profile part
on different locations again.
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Now select the instance type as reassemble existing profile instance.
Select the existing profile part you want to assemble again.

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Select the datum plane as orientation plane and select the curve as profile reference curve.
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Assemble copy of an existing profile instance
If you want to assemble the profile not as identical part but just copy of an existing profile (as it should have
same section but different length) then this option is used.
Click on profile icon.
Now select the instance type as Assemble copy of an existing profile instance.
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Select the datum plane as orientation plane and select the curve as profile reference curve.
The profile part will be assembled on the curve.
Assemble profile by copying section of an existing profile instance
If you want to assemble the profile just with the same section than an existing profile select the instance type
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b) Joints
To create joints between two beams joint tool is used.
There are four types of joint creation method such as joint type, profile cut out, planer trim and re-
place surface.
I. To create joint first select the joint tool icon.
II. Then select the required joint type such as define joint to selected surface. Then select the beam
where the joint required as shown in figure.
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c) Connectors
I. To create connectors select the connector icon.
II. Then click on the select connector from the library icon.
III. Then select the required connector type from the library.
IV. A dialog box will open. Put the required values and select the required attach faces where the an-
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V. Click on OK and the angel plate will automatically create.
d) Equipment
With the help of equipment create stairs, ladders, handrails, plates etc.
i. Stair
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II. Then go to the library and select stair.
III. A dialog box will open where specify all the required parameters and select planes as
shown in the figure in the dialog box.
IV. Then click on ok. The stair will automatically create.

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Reassemble of an existing instance of an equipment
By this option we can assemble the just designed equipment element/ stair to the other location.
Click on equipment icon.
Select reassemble of an existing instance of an equipment icon under instance.

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Then select the existing current project assembly equipment element.
Then select bottom plane, top plane, attachment plane and centre plane one by one.

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The stair will automatically create.

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Assemble a copy of an equipment instance
By this option we can assemble a just defined stair to the other location with different height.
Click on the equipment icon.
Then select assemble a copy of an equipment instance option under the instance.

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Select the existing current stair element which you want to copy.
A dialog box will open where you have to check the elements which you need to copy and click on ok.

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Then select bottom plane, top plane, attachment plane and centre plane respectively one by one.

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Modify an equipment element
With the help of this option we can modify an equipment element such as stair.
Then select modify equipment element under instance.

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Then select the stair which you need to modify. A dialog box will open.
In that dialog box you can modify the parameters such as length, width, rise, top landing, beam size etc. and
then click on ok.

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The stair will be automatically modified.
Replace equipment element by copy itself
By this option we can replace an existing equipment element such as stair with a new one. But in this opera-
tion, the parameters does not change.

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Select replace equipment element by copy itself under instance.
Select the component to replace. A dialog box will open.
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The old equipment element will be replaced by a new one with its copy.

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Assemble a copy of an equipment element loaded from the file
By this option we can assemble an equipment element such as stair which is already loaded in the system.
Click on assemble a copy of an equipment element loaded from the file icon under the instance. A window
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Browse the window and select the required stair from the system and then click on open.
A dialog box will open and click on ok.

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Then select the planes such as bottom plane, top plane, attachment plane and centre plane respectively for
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ii. Handrail
I. For creating handrails first click on the equipment icon.
II. Then go to the library and select handrails.
III. A dialog box will open where and specify all the required parameters and select planes as
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IV. Then click on ok. The handrail will automatically create.
V. Now after creating handrails, create joints in all as discussed earlier all the sides. The model
will look as shown in figure below :-

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e) Project Subassembly
Besides structuring assemblies with AFX weldment group function, AFX offers different functions to work
with project subasseblies, which are real Pro Engineer subassemblies. The main advantages of this technique
is that the Creo model tree structue corresponds to the weldment structure. So it is easy to make drawings,
BOM and also to perform PDM tasks.
i. First click on the framework tab and click on the project subassemblies icon. A dialog box will
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ii. Now check assemble new subassembly instance icon under instance and assemble project
subassembly on straight curve or edge.
iii. Then select the profile and the orientational plane.
iv. The project subassembly will automatically create.
Expand the project subassembly in the model tree and you can see three planes, four co-ordinate
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The assemble process
Now you can continue to design the column subassembly either in the main subassembly
environment or just open the subassembly in separate window.
Now to assemble a new profile into the subassembly click on profile.

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Then select the I-beam type and size. Then click on OK.
If you are working in the main assembly click on set subassembly as active AFX assembly button
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Then select a datum plane as orientation plane and select the datum curve of the subassembly.
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Reassembly Existing Project Subassembly
By this method we can assemble the just defined column assemble on the right vertical curve as
follows
Click on the project subassembly icon.
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Then select the existing column subassembly from the model tree.
Then select the profile assembly curve. The column subassembly will be assembled on the right
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Assembling copies of existing project subassemblies without external references
The beam subassembly can be reused in different locations of this assembly. It may differ in the
length of the beam or size and the length of the other components. As the subassembly is designed
without external references it is very easy to copy, reuse and modify in the other locations.
Click on the project subassemblies icon
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Then select the existing beam subassembly. A dialog box will open.
In that dialog box check the items which you need to copy and click on OK.

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Then select the orientation plane and the datum curve in which you want to copy the beam
subassembly.
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Assemble a copy of a subassembly loaded from file
By this option we can copy a subassembly which is loaded a file.
Click on the project subassembly icon.
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Browse it and select the required subassembly. Then click on open.
Then check the items need to copy and click on ok.
Finally select the profile assembly curve and the orientation plane where you need to place the
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The assembly is created automatically.
f) Delete AFX Element
To delete an AFX element delete command is used.
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ii. Then select an AFX element to delete. A message will ask whether you have to delete or not.
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1. Rule argument 1 is null, please make sure the argument passed is not null, then try again.
It means that there are two different kinds upload soft type entered in the model tree for part or assem-
bly files. So we just have to change the upload soft type type to required unique one and make sure that
the upload soft type is unique for all the part and assembly file.
2. Valid Item Number cannot be more than 6 digit or less than one digit.
It states that the Item Number is more or less than 6 digits. To solve this problem open the file and en-
tered the valid 6 digit item number.
3. a_u_beam.prt is not unique.
To solve this type of problem we have to rename the part or assembly file.
4. Why skeleton model is required before starting with AFX? Can we use sketch feature in place of
skeleton model?
There is no need of skeleton model before starting with AFX. Yes, we can use sketch feature in place of
skeleton model.
5. Why we need to define project name?
Before starting with AFX if we do not define the project name the AFX commands will not be activated.
How to edit the section of a beam?
Expand the model tree. Right click on the protrusion and click on edit definition. Click on the placement tab
and then click on the edit button. Then edit the cross section of beam. Then click on OK and click on OK.
6. How to move a beam?
First click on the framework tab in the ribbon bar. Then select the profile icon, a window will open. In that
window click on the move tab. select the move profile by specific dimension icon. Then select the beam to
move. Then specify the horizontal and vertical dimension as per specified in the drawing and press the enter
key in the keyboard. Click on close.
7. How to rotate a beam along its axis?
window click on the move tab. Then click on rotate profile by specific value under rotate profile. Select the
beam to rotate. Specify the angle of rotation and press the enter key. The beam will automatically rotate.
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8. How to modify the size and standard of beam?
window click on the modify tab. Then select the select standard and size for the profile icon under size and
standard. A window will open. In that window select the type and size of the beam as specified the drawing.
Click on the ok. Then select the beam to modify. The size and standard of the beam will change automatical-
ly. Click on close.
9. How to delete joints?
First click on the framework tab in the ribbon bar. Then select the joints icon, a window will open. In that
window select delete joint under the joint type. Then select the beam in which the joint has to be deleted.
The joint will automatically delete. Click on close.
10. How to create a beam on a bend curve?
First click on the framework tab under the ribbon bar. Select the profile icon, a window will open. In that
window select the size and standard of the beam as mentioned in the drawing. Now click on assemble new
profile instance icon under instance and click on assemble profile on bend curve icon under reference meth-
od. Then select the bend profile start curve or orientation plane. Then select the bend profile end curve. The
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General Questions:-
1. Can we edit parameter using .txt file or Excel?
We can edit your parameter using Excel, Click Tool  Program  Edit design. There we will find INPUT,
END INPUT between their INPUT lines where we will tell the program which parameter value come from
outside value. Then you close the program, say yes, want to include changes, and then we will tell the pro-
gram where we want to read the info from.
Or
Simplified Logic Inc. specializes in bi-directional Excel to Creo or Creo to Excel data transfer. This will be
done with applications called Nitro-CELL and Nitro-BOM. For more please Visit: Simplified Logic, Inc..
2. How can I delete files from Windchill?
Firstly make sure that we have sufficient privilege to delete that file. Make sure there are no other files asso-
ciated with that file, even not as in its Iteration or Version.
3. How to Recover my Workspace data when Creo Crashed?
PTC has a Tool Called Windchill Recovery Tool. Run that tool to get Data in local Space.
4. How to work with large assembly?
Generally, there are two methods to work with large assembly; we can open large assembly using “Simpli-
fied Rep” and “Master Rep”.
5. Deleting component in simplified Rep, the drawing views moves which causes all of the Annotation
to recharge. (Origin of the views moves.) How to Overcome this Problem?
i. Fix the Origin for every General Views in Drawing Mode.
ii. Select Draft entities and Annotation  Right Click  Relate with Views.
iii. For Draft entities go to Edit  Group.
iv. Put in a snap line off set from the views and that way all the balloons are constrained to
the Snap line.
Note: - When creating a snap line, select fixed reference to offset the snap line. Since otherwise we will
have the same Problem.
7. Can we Save Layer Tree or Model Tree Status?
Yes, go to layer Tree  Right Click --. Save Status.

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8. How to create Shortcut keys in Creo?
We can use Mapkey to set your desired shortcut. Go to Search  Mapkey Mapkey Dialog box will ap-
pear  click on New  Set your Keys  Record your Keys  Close.
9. Can we copy sketch from one assembly to other?
Yes, we can copy Sketch feature from one assembly to other by simply Using copy paste commands.
10. How to use geometry Check tool in Creo?
i. Feature Requirement: - In Model Tab Go to Feature requirement to check error in your Geometry.
ii. Overlapping: - Overlapping tool tells you whether your Sketch is Overlapping.
iii. Open End: - Open End Shows whether your Sketch is open or closed.
iv. Closed Loop: - Shows your Sketch is closed or open.
1. How to Extract Piping, Cabling, or FEM licence in Creo Foundation?
Go to File  Option  Licencing  Refresh Licence List  Click on Check Box of Desired Product Li-
cence.
2. How to Create Top down Assembly?
Open Creo  New  Assembly  Click on Create Icon  Dialog box will appear  here you can select
subassembly, part or Skeleton Model.
3. How to Import Drawing file in Creo?
Go to Model TAB  Click on File System  Browse your Drawing File and Import.

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