Exploring PTC Creo 4.0: Previewing AFX Changes & Essential Tips and Tricks

With the advent of PTC Creo 4.0, there comes a host of new features and updates designed to improve efficiency and productivity in your design process. Today, we will be focusing on the changes to the Advanced Framework Extension (AFX) and how you can leverage these improvements in your workflow.

Why PTC?

PTC is a pioneer in the world of digital transformation, offering robust and flexible solutions to tackle complex design challenges. Utilizing industry-leading tools like Creo, Windchill, and ThingWorx, PTC provides end-to-end solutions for design, manufacturing, operations, and service processes. Their suite of products empowers businesses to bridge the physical and digital worlds, enhancing productivity and fostering innovation.

Products & Solutions

PTC offers a variety of products to suit the needs of various industries, from automotive to aerospace and beyond. This includes: - Creo: A powerful suite of design software that allows for seamless integration of parametric and direct modeling, providing flexibility and power in a single package. - Windchill: A comprehensive, industry-proven solution for product lifecycle management. - ThingWorx: An industry-leading industrial IoT platform designed to accelerate digital transformation.

Tips & Tricks: Preview AFX Changes in Creo 4.0

Written By: Aaron Shaw With Creo 4.0, you no longer have to imagine what a change will look like when you use Creo Advanced Framework Extension (AFX). You’ll get a preview in the graphics area before you commit to a change, potentially saving time and design rework.

Create a New Profile

Load up a design with framework, and let’s see how it works.

1. In the Profiles group on the Framework tab, click New Profile.
2. Select a section type, size and standard, and material.
3. Click Next.
4. Select a Reference Method: straight curve, two points, or bend curve.
5. Select the appropriate references in the graphics area.

You haven’t committed the change, but you can see the new profile in the graphics area. If that wasn’t what you wanted, just change the reference method and try again.

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