You can use Creo Parametric object templates to customize the default content of newly created objects. Object templates belong to one of two categories: model templates and drawing templates. Model templates are standard Creo Parametric models that contain predefined features, layers, parameters, named views, and other attributes. Drawing templates are special drawing files that contain instructions to create drawing items, including views, tables, formats, symbols, snap lines, notes, parametric notes, and dimensions.

PTC-provided model templates include default datum planes, named views, default layers, default parameters, and default units. The PTC standard drawing templates include three orthogonal views and can be further customized.

The following Creo Parametric object types support the use of templates: