Re: part change requires revision of assembly?
We have an intralink admin with the power to set the model back into design state without actaully reving the model. We then regenerate assembly (and model check), check it in, and have him move it...
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Re: Solving symbolically a system of equations with boundary values
Looking at the output from the 1st of the solve blocks, you have : since i=6m & p=10kN*m from the picture these appear to be contradictory. There may be an error in the problem definition - you...
View ArticleCreo illustrate 2.0 difficulty
Hi, I have come across a difficulty regarding creo illustrate 2.0. While creating sequences (for animation), I change the color of phantom parts(eg.to grey and brown being the orginal color) and...
View ArticleRe: Fasteners on symmetry plane
How can I set a preload force modeling the screw as a solid?I suppose I need to set a free contact region between screw and hole. Can you explain better this concept, please? I have this assembly,...
View ArticleRe: Exclusion of a component
I have this assembly, already simplified for the FEM analysis.It is an equipment testing.I need to see the displacement (especially the vertical one) ander the mass load of the components.Some...
View ArticleRe: Creo illustrate 2.0 difficulty
Hi, I'm not sure I understand the issue, if you change the color of a part/assembly (to red for example) in step 2 it should retain that color in all subsequent steps 3,4,5...etc.This is the same for...
View ArticleConverting PDF to DXF?
Hey, I've been given the task to try and find a way (free, is a must) of a way to convern pdf to a dxf. Reason being alot of suppliers are going to this method of file transfer vs sending the...
View ArticleRe: regarding rate model
Hi Alan, Thanks once again. When i wanted to calculate Kg and kgprime values explicitly on function f3 and f5 i am not sure where my definition is wrong. any suggestions. thanks
View ArticleRe: Exclusion of a component
I need to do an analysis on a testing equipment and I want to see how many millimeters it moves vertically.Since the structure has many screws and some component where I'm not interested verify the...
View ArticleRe: [VBA] Read and write a text region
Hello François, I've attached files to show the progress that I've managed so far in this direction. The table of contents was a direct copy from this forum. The xl sheet can re-write a given region of...
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Re: PTC Live Global Trivia Contest – Question #4 - See the correct answer
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View ArticleRe: regarding rate model
li sa wrote: Hi Alan, Thanks once again. When i wanted to calculate Kg and kgprime values explicitly on function f3 and f5 i am not sure where my definition is wrong. any suggestions. thanksI see -...
View ArticleRe: Creo 2.0 license issue
Hi Vanessa, That depends on which version of the software you are looking for. For more information on this, I would recommend visiting this thread: http://communities.ptc.com/thread/44582?tstart=0...
View ArticleRe: Roughing depth
The pocket depth is .109" and my flute length is .570" and stickout is .600" so that is fine. I have my min. step depth set at .01" and my max step depth at .075". Depending on what I set my max step...
View ArticleRe: corrupt file message when trying to extract CREO after download
Hi Michael, This is a relatively common issue, and here are the most common reasons why this can happen... The download is incomplete. Often this happens due to an unstable / slow connection and can...
View ArticleRe: Creo equivalent of SolidWorks configurations in parts?
Hi Andy, Family table in Creo Parametric is as Configuration in Solidworks and to use that functionality: 1. Create the part as sketch you attached.2. Select Tools > Family Table3....
View ArticleRe: Model with simple frustrum - volume calculation wrong
I think Creo is right. I'm not sure where the formula came from but ... L = l_base - ((l_base-l_top)/delta_z) * Z W = w_base - ((w_base-w_top)/delta_z) * Z A = L * W = l_base*w_base-...
View ArticleRe: Exclusion of a component
Are you looking for displacement in the Y direction for the entire assembly?
View ArticleRe: Model with simple frustrum - volume calculation wrong
I should be able to simplify the integral to be the same as the original formula, but so far no luck. I looked at the Wikipedia page that showed the derivation of the original formula, but it doesn't...
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