Getting familiarize with Creo parametric 2

Learning objectives:
Understand the advantage of using Creo. Understand the bidirectional associative property. Learn various important terms and definitions in Creo Learn file menu options Importance of model tree Mouse buttons Default toolbars Appearance gallery

Introduction to Creo parametric 2

A powerful software used to create complex designs with great precision. Once you understand the feature-based, associative, and parametric nature of Creo parametric, you can appreciate its power as a solid modeler. To make the designing process simple and quick this software package (CAD/CAE tool) has divided the process into different modules: Sketching using the basic sketch entities. Converting the sketch into features and parts. Assembling different parts and analyzing them. Documenting the parts and the assembly in drawing views.

Feature-based nature
Feature: the smallest building block. A solid model created in Creo is an integration of number of such building blocks. Each feature can be edited individually to bring in the desired change in the solid model. This property provides greater flexibility to the parts created.

Feature-based nature (Example)

Feature-based nature (Example)

In a non feature based software package in order to change all the outer counter bore holes to drill holes keeping the central counter bore hole, BCD same and to change the number of holes from six to eight; you need to delete the entire part and then create a new part as per the new specifications. Creo can do this by just modifying some values in some part. An advantage: Yes or No

Bidirectional Associative Property

Ability to ensure that if any modifications are made in a particular model in one mode (Sketch, Part, Assembly, Drawing,etc), then those modifications are also reflected in the same model in other modes.

Bidirectional Associative Property (Example)

Parametric nature
The features of a part become interrelated if they are drawn by taking the reference of each other. You can redefine the dimensions or the attributes of a feature anytime. The changes will propagate automatically throughout the model, they develop relationships among themselves. Parent child relationship (will be handled in more detail in part modeling)

System requirements
Your task is to fill the blanks given below: Operating system: ________ Monitors resolution: _______ Processor: _______ Memory (RAM): _______ Hard disk space: ________ Mouse: _______ Graphic card: ______

Getting started
Start > All programs > PTC Creo > Creo Parametric 2.0

Important definitions
Entity: An element of the section geometry. It can be an arc, line, circle, point, conic, coordinate system and so on. When one entity is divided at a point then total number of entities are said to be two. Dimension: Measurement of one or more entities Constraint: Logical operations that are performed on the selected geometry to make it more accurate in defining its position and size with respect to other geometry.

Important definitions
Parameter: A numeric value or a word that defines a feature. For example all dimensions in sketch are parameters, and can be modified at any time. Relation: an equation that relates to entities. Weak dimensions and weak constraints: are temporary dimensions and constraints and appear in light blue color, and are automatically applied to the sketch, and can also be removed from the sketch without any confirmation from the user.

Important definitions
Strong dimensions and strong constraints: appear in dark blue color, and are not removed automatically. All dimensions added manually to the sketch are strong dimensions.

File menu options

Selecting working directory: a directory where you can save the work done. Before starting the work, set the working directory for better organization of files, otherwise the object file will be saved to the default directory. (Select working directory flyout)

Tabs

Quick access toolbar

Ribbon

Command search

Groups

Creo help

File menu

In graphics toolbar

Navigator Drawing area

Status bar

Filter drop down list

Common folders and folder tree

New
Data group of the Home tab in the Ribbon New tool from the Quick Access. Various modes, by default its Part mode with default name in the Name edit box. Note that the name must not contain any special character.

Open
Data group of the Home tab in the Ribbon New tool from the Quick Access. Tools File name Type Preview

Manage sessions
Erase current Erase not displayed Play trail file

Save
Save a copy Save a backup to create a backup copy of an object file in the memory.

Manage file and Model tree

File > Manage file File > Manage file > Rename
Model tree

Functions of the mouse

Select chain or surfaces

Shift+
For shortcut menus To select

Functions of the mouse

Pan

Shift+

Spin

In-Graphics toolbar

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