Non Creo Files

Thiagu Palaniappan

Senior Application Engineer

How to handle Non - Creo files in Creo

Parametric

Aug 1st 2014

Import Data Doctor (IDD)

Multi-CAD with Creo

Unite Technology

Geometry Edits (Flexible

Modeling Extension

(FMX)

Q & A

Agenda

Import native file if possible

STEP (Version AP 203 Vs AP 214 ?)

Parasolid

IGES

.

Which File type should I use during import ?

Priority -

Neutral file STEP / IGES

Native file

Standard for The Exchange of Product model data

STEP_EXPORT_FORMAT STEP Version - AP 203 or AP 204

STEP it up !

ap202_is ap203_is

202_is_ext

ap203_e2

ap214_cd

ap214_dis ap209_dis

ap214_is

Drawing 3D Models

extensions Material, name, density ,etc.

Annotations with PMI

Drawing Drawing

Analysis / Design studies

Open STEP file in any text editor and look for keywords- UNCERTAINTY_MEASURE_WITH_UNIT

LENGTH_UNIT

How to know accuracy / geometric resolution in STEP

Accuracy settings determines import geometry quality.

Relative accuracy Vs Company Prescribed accuracy

Repair Effort required for machined/cast/molded components

Attempt import at different accuracy settings during import

Accuracy can be changed after import if required. No regeneration of imported geometry due to accuracy change.

Accuracy Settings

Setup Import Profile for File Import.

Create new file using company Start Part, then import.

Template / Start Part Usage during Import

Close Gaps between the boundaries of surfaces in imported model.

Join surfaces even if they are in same layers or do not belong to the same layers.

Solidify closed volumes

Heal

Import Profile Options Vs Legacy config options

Surface Topology Options

No or minimal repair effort required if imported model can exist as a quilt in Creo and is mainly used for -

Product Structure

Space Claim (keep out area)

Model Properties

Assigned Mass Properties

Repair effort required to create solid geometry from imported model if imported model is intended for -

Calculate Mass Properties

Geometry / Feature Creation

Editing Geometry

Drawing Creation

Repair Effort required for machined/cast/molded components Used in Downstream Apps FEA / MFG

What is Import Data Doctor ?

Task Based Repair tool designed to repair imported geometry from Non-Creo files.

IDD Repair overview

Remove coincindent Surfaces

Search / Define - Gaps / Slivers

Heal/ Repair

Advanced repair techniques

Convert Surfaces / Remove geometry

Move / Straighten Edge

Edit Boundary

Add missing surfaces

Repair based on intended use

Model Tree

GTS Tree

Unite Technology

Import all common 3D CAD formats SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, Inventor, SolidEdge

Open key competitive 3D CAD formats SolidWorks, NX, and CATIA

Automatically update new versions of non-PTC Creo data within your designs

Save As key competitive 3D CAD formats SolidWorks, NX, and CATIA formats

Unite Technology in Creo 3.0

Enabling Optimal Multi-CAD Consolidation and Collaboration

SE

Creo Flexible Modeling is an extension that provides Direct Editing capabilities within Creo Parametric

Flexible Modeling provides the editing capabilities using direct modeling approach

Flexible Modeling does not allow the user to create new geometry

Quickly make fast, flexible design changes by directly modifying geometry from any CAD source

What is the Creo Flexible Modeling Extension (FMX)?

Edit Geometry instead of Edit Definition of features

Smart geometry selection tools (boss, cut, rounds, chamfers)

Move/Edit using dimensions/constraints

Offset tool

Remove tool

Attach tool

Recognize patterns/rounds/chamfers/symmetry

What can FMX do on imported geometry

Geometry Edits

Geometry Solutions

Next

Next

1st (Overhang) Solution

Direct Editing works best for prismatic geometry. FMX introduced in Creo 1.0 .

FMX in Creo 3.0 handles complex geometry better than in Creo 1.0. Complex surfaces such as those often found on sculpted, molded or cast components are generally not easily modified using direct modeling.

Geometric edits on non-prismatic geometry such as tessellated shapes will need

workarounds.

Reason - Direct modeling requires the system to modify the geometry by a series of rules. The more complex the math in a surface (and all its intersections), the more complex the math involved in a direct move of that surface. When a surfaces size, location, etc. is altered, the system needs to have clear programmatic guidelines on how all the surrounding surfaces should behave and adapt. In many use cases for complex surfaced geometry, these guidelines are not clear, thus the limitations.

Workaround - FMX for complex geometry is to simplify that geometry prior to modification.

Can FMX edit complex non-prismatic geometry ?

Format Creo Elements/Pro 5.0 Creo 1.0 Creo 2.0 Creo 3.0

Import Export Import Export Import Export Import Export

AutoCAD DXF Up to 2007 12 - 14

2000, 2004, 2007 Up to 2010

12 - 14 2000, 2004, 2007,

2010 Up to 2010

12 - 14 2000, 2004, 2007,

2010 Up to 2013

12 - 14 2000, 2004, 2007,

2010, 2013

AutoCAD Drawing Up to 2007 14, 2000, 2004,

2007 Up to 2010

14, 200, 2004, 2007, 2010

Up to 2010 14, 200, 2004, 2007,

2010 Up to 2013

14, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2010, 2013

CADDS5 R14, R15 R14, R15 R14, R15 R14, R15 R14, R15 R14, R15 R14, R15 R14, R15

CATIA V4 4.1.6 - 4.2.5 4.1.9 4.1.6 - 4.2.5 4.1.9 4.1.6 - 4.2.5 4.1.9 Up to 4.2.5 4.1.9

CATIA V5 R10 - R18

R19 (M020) R20 (M080)

R16 - R18 R19 (M020)

R10 - R20 R16 - R20

R10 - R20 R21 (M010)

V5 6R2012-2013 (M080)

R16 - R20 R21 (M010)

V5 6R2012-2013 (M080)

R10 - R21 V5 6R2012 2013

R16 - R21 V5 6R2012 2013

Creo Elements/Direct

N/S N/S Up to 18.1 N/S Up to 18.1 N/S Up to 19.0 N/S

Creo View (ProductView)

Up to Creo View 1.0 (M140)

Up to Creo View 1.0 (M140)

Up to Creo View 1.0

Up to Creo View 1.0

Up to Creo View 3.0

Up to Creo View 3.0

Up to Creo View 3.0

Up to Creo View 3.0

Inventor Up to 2009

Up to 2010 (M100) N/S

Up to 2009 Up to 2010 (M020)

N/S Up to 2010 N/S R11 , 2008 - 2014 N/S

JT Up to 9.0

Up to 9.5 (M110)

Content Dependant 8.0

9.0 (M020)

Up to 9.0 Up to 9.5 (M020)

Content Dependant 8.0

9.0 (M020) Up to 9.5 9.5 Up to 9.5 9.5

NX / Unigraphics NX4, NX5

NX6 (M030) NX4, NX5

NX6 (M030) NX5, NX6

NX7 (M020) NX5, NX6

NX7 (M020) NX6, NX7

NX8 (M010) NX6, NX7

NX8 (M010) UG 13 till NX8.5 NX3

Rhinoceros 1.0 - 4.0 N/S 1.0 - 4.0 N/S 1.0 - 4.0

5.0 (M080) N/S 1.0 - 5.0 N/S

Solidworks 2007 - 2008 2009 (M020)

2010 - 2012 (M110) N/S

2004 - 2009 2010 - 2012 (M020)

N/S 2004 2012 N/S 2004 - 2013 2003

SolidEdge N/S N/S N/S N/S N/S N/S 18 till ST5 N/S

STEP

AP202 IS AP203 IS, EXT, E2

AP209 DIS AP214 CD, DIS, IS


AP209 DIS AP214 CD, DIS, IS


AP209 DIS AP214 IS


AP209 DIS AP214 IS


AP209 DIS AP214 IS


AP209 DIS AP214 IS


AP209 DIS AP214 IS


AP209 DIS AP214 IS

Data Exchange Versions Support

Where can I get IDD tutorials ?

New Getting Started Experience Revamped Help, Google indexed and searchable

on the web

Startup Tutorials shipped with the product

Additional tutorials downloaded through Learning Exchange

100+ Whats New Videos available on Learning Exchange

Creo 3.0 Help is finally Helpful !

Helpful Links

http://www.tristar.com/resource-center

Originally broadcast live webinars

They cover a broad range of topics in depth

Done by Tristar Application Engineers

http://learningexechange.ptc.com

Free videos covering many aspects of PTC software in easily consumable 2-10minute videos

http://www.ptc.com/products/tutorials/

Most of the content does require a log-in with active maintenance

http://www.ptc.com/appserver/wcms/relnotes/index.jsp

This Enhancement Details page can help you find whats new within each version of software quickly and easily

QUESTIONS ?

THANK YOU !!!

Any Questions ? Thiagu Palaniappan [email protected]

Documents

Non Creo Files