Configuring the Creo View Adapter for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling > Introduction to the Creo View Adapter for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling > Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Adapter Prerequisites
  
Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Adapter Prerequisites
You must have Creo Elements/Direct Modeling installed on your machine to run the Creo View Adapter for Creo Elements/Direct Modeling.