Advanced Tutorial for Creo Parametric Releases 1.0 & 2.0

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1 Advanced Tutorial for Creo Parametric Releases 1.0 & 2.0 Roger Toogood, Ph.D., P. Eng. SDC PUBLICATIONS Schroff Development Corporation Better Textbooks. Lower Prices.

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3 iii TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface About the Project Acknowledgments Table of Contents PROJECT PARTS QUICK REFERENCE CHART i i ii iii ix Lesson 1 : The Creo Parametric Interface and Customization Synopsis: Overview Configuration Settings Configuration Files (config.pro) The Configuration File Editor Adding Settings to config.pro Saving Your config.pro Settings Loading a Configuration File Deleting Configuration Options Checking Your Configuration Options Customizing the Toolbars Customizing Ribbon Tabs and Groups Keyboard Shortcuts - Hotkeys Table 1-1 Creo hotkeys Keyboard Shortcuts - Mapkeys Listing Current Mapkeys Creating Mapkeys Creating a Customized Part Template Setting the Default Part Template Using the New Part Template Adding Mapkeys to Ribbons Introduction to the Project Summary Questions for Review Exercises Project Exercises Lesson 2 : Helical and Variable Section Sweeps Synopsis: Overview Helical Sweeps Constant Profile/Constant Pitch Variable Profile/Variable Pitch Variable Section Sweeps

4 iv Some Definitions Setting the Normal Direction Using the X-Trajectory Option Auxiliary Trajectories and Variable Sections Using Additional Trajectories Variable Sections using trajpar Using a Graph Feature to Control Section Dimensions Summary of Variable Section Sweeps Conclusion Questions for Review Project Exercises Lesson 3 : Advanced Rounds and Tweaks Synopsis Overview Rounds The On-Line Help Creating a Single Round ) Constant Radius ) Variable Radius Rounds ) Through Curve Rounds ) Full Rounds Round Transitions Creating Multiple Round Sets More Round Transitions Drafts, Ribs and Tweaks Ribs Trajectory Ribs Profile Ribs Drafts Lips Ears Questions for Review Project Exercises Lesson 4 : Patterns and Family Tables Synopsis Overview Advanced Patterns Regeneration Options Dimension Patterns Using Pattern Relations Editing Pattern Relations Bi-directional and Group Patterns

5 Bi-directional Patterns Some More Pattern Relations Table Patterns Modifying Dimension Symbols Creating the Pattern Table Reference Patterns Fill Patterns Family Tables Creating the Generic Part Creating the Family Table Verifying the Family Table Examining Instances Adding Features to the Family Table Child Features in the Generic Part Manipulating Parts Containing Family Tables Locked Instances Adding Features to an Instance Questions for Review Project Exercises v Lesson 5 : User Defined Features (UDF s) Synopsis Overview Introduction to User Defined Features Definitions Creating and Using UDF s Exercise #1: Standalone, Independent Creating the Original Model Creating the UDF Using the UDF Exercise #2: Multi-feature UDF with Family Table Creating the Original Model Creating the UDF Setting Var Dims Creating the Family Table Using The UDF with Family Table Exercise #3: Subordinate UDF Creating the Original Model Creating the UDF Using the UDF Exploring the Model Disassociating a UDF The Creo UDF Library Conclusion Questions for Review Project Exercises

6 vi Lesson 6 : Pro/PROGRAM and Layers Synopsis Overview Pro/PROGRAM PROGRAM Elements Syntax of PROGRAM Statements Example: A simple bracket with optional rib Creating the Part Creating Input Variables Incorporating the Design Running the Program Modifying the Part Conditionals Instantiating to a Family Table Reading Values from a File Where to go from here? Layers Creating The Model Using Layers Creating Layers Adding Items to a Layer (with Include) Moving Items between Layers (with Cut / Copy / Paste) Adding Items to a Layer (with Rules) Controlling Layer Display (with Hide / Unhide) Feature Selection using Layers Default Layer Setup Questions for Review Project Exercises Lesson 7 : Advanced Drawing Functions Synopsis Overview Drawing Set-up Files Detailing: Dimension Symbols and Draft Entities Drawing Dimensions Standard Dimensions using New Ref Common Ref Dimensions Creating Draft Entities Dimensions of Draft Entities Relating Entities to Views More Drafting Tools Moving and Trimming Draft Entities Changing the Line Style Adding a Note and Hatch Pattern Drawing Formats and Tables

7 Creating a Format Creating a Table Using Drawing Parameters System Parameters Model Parameters Using a Drawing Format Repeat Regions A Simple Repeat Region Repeat Region Filters A 2D Repeat Region Displaying Symbolic Dimensions Multi-Model Drawings Creating the Drawing Setting the Active Model Multi-Sheet Drawings Adding a Drawing Sheet Creating a Drawing Template Questions for Review Project Exercises vii Lesson 8 : Assemblies Synopsis Overview Creating the Assembly The Assembly Plan The Side Frames Retrieving a Family Instance Component Component Patterns Merging Components Creating a Part using Mirror Examining Dependencies The Side Frame Subassembly Repeating Components Creating a Skeleton Feature Component Interfaces Creating a Component Interface in Part Mode Creating a Component Interface in Assembly Mode The Front Wheel Subassembly Using a Reference Pattern The Side Wheel Subassembly The Frame Subassembly The Main Assembly Adding the Suspension Arms Adding the Side Wheel Subassembly Adding the Front Wheel Subassembly and Parts Adding the Cargo Bin

8 viii Creating a Part in Assembly Mode Setting a Display State Assembling the Springs Defining a Flexible Component Using Pro/PROGRAM Assembling Components using Automatic Placement Assembling Components using Replace Performing an Interference Check Assembly Drawings Creating a Drawing BOM Adding Balloons Conclusion Questions for Review Some Final Project Exercises