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This document describes:
| Command | Command Description | Module | Change | Compatible with previous version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREATE_THUMBNAIL | Creates "thumbnail" screenshots of Creo Elements/Direct Modeling viewports. | Base | goody is removed and official functionality can be accessed via the save picture option. | Command available with modified syntax. |
| GENERAL_SWEEP_ADD | sweep a profile along a spine, add material | Base | replaced with GENERAL_SWEEP_DIA | new command with same syntax, additional parameter :add_material must be specified |
| GENERAL_SWEEP_REM | sweep a profile along a spine, remove material | Base | replaced with GENERAL_SWEEP_DIA | new command with same syntax, additional parameter :remove_material must be specified |
| HELIX_ADD | create a helix, add material | Base | replaced with HELIX_DIA | new command with same syntax, additional parameter :add_material must be specified |
| HELIX_REM | remove material from a part using a helix | Base | replaced with HELIX_DIA | new command with same syntax, additional parameter :remove_material must be specified |
| Command | Command Description | Module | Change | Compatible with previous version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM_DELETE_OLE | Dialog used to delete an OLE | Annotation | replaced by AM_DELETE :docu_ole .. | Old command available, but without any functionality |
| AM_FRAME_RENAME | Dialog used to rename the frame of a sheet | Annotation | replaced by AM_SHEET_PROP :the_sheet Sheet :frame-name NewName | Old command still available for compatibility (in 17.x only) |
| AM_LOAD_TABLE AM_SAVE_TABLE | Dialog used to load/save dimension fix texts | 3D Documentation Annotation |
replaced by automatic load (in SD/SITE/CORP/USER directory) using file name all_dimension_texts.fix on module startup and saved automatically on OSD exit. | Old commands still available for compatibility in 17.x only), but it is highly recommended to remove the calls from elder d3d_customize / am_customize files. |
| AM_LOAD_TABLE_TOL AM_SAVE_TABLE_TOL | Dialog used to load/save dimension tolerance texts | 3D Documentation Annotation |
replaced by automatic load (in SD/SITE/CORP/USER directory) using file name all_dimension_texts.tol on module startup and saved automatically on OSD exit. | Old commands still available for compatibility (in 17.x only), but it is highly recommended to remove the calls from elder d3d_customize / am_customize files. |
| AM_MODIFY_SHEET_SCALE | Dialog used to change the scale of a sheet | Annotation | replaced by AM_SHEET_PROP :the_sheet Sheet :new_scale NewScale | Old command still available for compatibility (in 17.x only) |
| AM_MOVE_OLE | Dialog used to move an OLE | Annotation | replaced by AM_MOVE :sel_mode :ole :sel_list .. | Old command available, but without any functionality |
| AM_SHEET_RENAME | Dialog used to rename a sheet | Annotation | replaced by AM_SHEET_PROP :the_sheet Sheet :name NewName | Old command still available for compatibility (in 17.x only) |
| AM_SHEET_RESIZE | Dialog used to resize a sheet / changes it's frame type | Annotation | replaced by AM_SHEET_PROP :the_sheet Sheet :frame-type FrameType | Old command still available for compatibility (in 17.x only) |
| AM_SKETCH_MOVE | Dialog used to move a sketch | Annotation | replaced by AM_MOVE :sel_mode :sketch :sel_list ... Additional capability to copy a sketch, also multiple times. | Old command still available for compatibility (in 17.x only) |
| AM_SKETCH_OWNER | Dialog used to change the owner of a sketch | Annotation | replaced by AM_MOVE :sel_mode :sketch :sel_list ... :show_owner ... | The more convenient drag&drop in Annotation drawing browser is working as before. Old command still available for compatibility (in 17.x only) |
| AM_SKETCH_RENAME | Dialog used to rename a sketch | Annotation | replaced by AM_SKETCH_PROP :sketch Sketch :name NewName | Old command still available for compatibility (in 17.x only) |
| AM_SKETCH_RESIZE | Dialog used to resize a sketch | Annotation | replaced by AM_SKETCH_PROP :sketch Sketch :size_proportional :on :rel_width RezizeFactor*100 Additional capability to resize a sketch by absolute values, and non proportional stretching. | Old command still available for compatibility (in 17.x only) |
| AM_SKETCH_ROTATE | Dialog used to rotate a sketch | Annotation | replaced by AM_SKETCH_PROP :sketch Sketch :rel_angle RotAngle | Old command still available for compatibility (in 17.x only) |
| docu-create-image-for-file-based-symbol | Convience function for am_customize to create thumbnails for old style symbol registration. | Annotation | removed was introduced in version 15.00 for automatic thumbnail creation on module startup. |
Compatibility phase terminated. |
| Command | Command Description | Module | Change | Compatible with previous version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COCREATE_CUST_FEAT_PATTERN | Dialog used to create patterns. | Base | replaced with PATTERN_DEFINE | Old command still available for compatibility, but the old custom-feature based patterns are obsoleted - therefore the command should not be used anymore. |
| CHANGE_PATTERN_RADIUS | Dialog used to change the radius of radial patterns. | Base | replaced with PATTERN_DEFINE | Old command still available for compatibility, but the old custom-feature based patterns are obsoleted - therefore the command should not be used anymore. |
| MODIFY_CUSTOM_FEATURE doesnt operate on patterns anymore | Dialog used to modify patterns. | Base | replaced with PATTERN_DEFINE | Old command still available, but the new patterns cannot be modified with this command |
| DELETE_CUSTOM_FEATURE doesnt operate on patterns anymore | Dialog used to delete patterns. | Base | replaced with PATTERN_DELETE | Old command still available, but the new patterns cannot be deleted with this command |
| RENAME_FEATURE doesnt operate on patterns anymore | Dialog used to rename patterns. | Base | replaced with PATTERN_RENAME | Old command still available, but the new patterns cannot be renamed with this command |
| Command | Command Description | Module | Change | Compatible with previous version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PART_PROP, FACE_PROP | Dialogs used for part and face properties. | Base | New appearance options for dealing with surface material, when
Rendering module active. Reflectance color and reflectance power obsoleted. |
Old options still available for compatibility. |
| DYNAMO subaction, used in POS_DYNAMIC, CFN_EXPLODE (via CFN_EXPLODE_SA), POS_CREATE_COORDINATE_SYSTEM, COMPARE_PARTS, ANIM_CREATE_ANIMATION_DEFINE |
Subdialog used for positioning parts, workplanes, faces etc. | Base | Selection of positioning mode redesigned. New options for displaying and manipulating current values, mate/align without requiring advanced assemblies module, and other methods such as pt-pt-pt, pt-dir-pt and by-ref-CS that were previously in POSITION_PA. In interactive mode, preselected obejcts are always inserted in the selected mode. If no preselected objects exist, then Direct/Selected option is initialized with last used state, based on session persistent data storage (PDS). Available command "Position Dynamic Assembly" obsoleted and replaced by "Position Dynamic". |
Old options still available for compatibility. |
| POSITION_PA | Dialog used for positioning parts and assemblies | Base | Replaced by POS_DYNAMIC. | Old command is still accessible. |
| Annotation default setting commands and functions | Various | Annotation | Replaced with settings in Default Settings Browser. | Old commands may still exist for compatibility reasons |
| AM_MOD_HATCH_PATTERN, AM_MOD_HATCH_ANGLE AM_MOD_HATCH_DIST AM_MOD_HATCH_COLOR AM_MOD_HATCH_LINETYPE AM_MOD_HATCH_REF_POINT |
Modification of pattern, angle, distance, color, linetype or reference point of a hatch | Annotation | Obsolete and replaced with AM_HATCH_MODIFY | Old commands are not accessible any more. |
| AM_LABEL_WIZARD | Command to transfer free 3D annotations to a 2D drawing | Annotation | Obsolete and replaced with AM_DOCUPLANE_LABEL_WIZARD | Old command is not accessible any more. |
| Annotation text input | Commands which expect text as input for a 2D drawing | Annotation | The '\xxx' syntax to enter any character by its character code in text fields is not supported. Registration and useage of Annotations special characters is recommended. | Old syntax not supported any more. |
| AM_SECURE_PART_FROM_SECTION | Command to secure a part from sectioning | Annotation | Obsolete and replaced with SECURE_PART_FROM_SECTION | Old command is not accessible any more. |
| ANIM_CREATE_ANIMATION | Definition of animations | Animation | Added more options like :next_group and :reset_position | Compatible with previous version |
| Command | Command Description | Module | Change | Compatible with previous version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PART_PROP | Part Properties | Base | Recorder file changes | Remove following lines in previously recorded files: ":geo_res_value_query :on" and ":RESOL_NUMBER resolution". |
| WP_PROP | Workplane Properties | Base | Recorder file changes | Remove following lines in previously recorded files: ":geo_res_value_query :on" and ":RESOL_NUMBER resolution". |
| SET_PART_BASE_COLOR | Set Selected Part Base Property: Color | Base | Replaced with PART_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_PART_BASE_TRANSPARENCY | Set Selected Part Base Property: Transparency | Base | Replaced with PART_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_PART_BASE_REFLECTANCE | Set Selected Part Base Property: Reflectance | Base | Replaced with PART_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_PART_BASE_DENSITY | Set Selected Part Base Property: Density | Base | Replaced with PART_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_PART_RESOLUTION | Set Selected Part Base Property: Resolution | Base | Replaced with PART_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_PART_INST_COLOR | Set Selected Part Instance Property: Color | Base | Replaced with PART_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_PART_INST_REFLECTANCE | Set Selected Part Instance Property: Reflectance | Base | Replaced with PART_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_PART_INST_DENSITY | Set Selected Part Instance Property: Density | Base | Replaced with PART_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_WP_COLOR | Set Selected WP Property: Color | Base | Replaced with WP_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_WP_BORDER_TYPE | Set Selected WP Property: Border Type | Base | Replaced with WP_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_WP_MIN_SIZE | Set Selected WP Property: Set Min Size | Base | Replaced with WP_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| COPY_WP_MIN_SIZE | Copy Selected WP Property: Copy Min Size | Base | Replaced with WP_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| CREATE_WP_TEMP_LOCAL_AXIS, CLEAR_WP_TEMP_LOCAL_AXIS | Set and Clear Selected WP Property: Local Axis | Base | Replaced with WP_PROP | Old commands have no UI but are still accessible. |
| SET_WP_GRID_SIZE | Set Selected WP Property: Set Grid Size | Base | Replaced with WP_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_WP_GRID_MODE | Set Selected WP Property: Set Grid Mode | Base | Replaced with WP_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_WP_GEO_RESOL | Set Selected WP Property: Geo Resolution | Base | Replaced with WP_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_EDGE_COLOR_2D, CLEAR_EDGE_COLOR_2D | Set 2D Edge Property: Color | Base | Replaced with EDGE_2D_PROP | Old commands have no UI but are still accessible. |
| SET_EDGE_STYLE, CLEAR_EDGE_STYLE_2D | Set 2D Edge Property: Style | Base | Replaced with EDGE_2D_PROP | Old commands have no UI but are still accessible. |
| SET_FACE_COLOR, CLEAR_FACE_COLOR, COPY_FACE_COLOR | Set Face Property: Color | Base | Replaced with FACE_PROP | Old commands have no UI but are still accessible. |
| SET_FACE_REFLECTANCE, CLEAR_FACE_REFLECTANCE, COPY_FACE_REFLECTANCE | Set Face Property: Reflectance | Base | Replaced with FACE_PROP | Old commands have no UI but are still accessible. |
| SET_FACE_TRANSPARENCY, CLEAR_FACE_TRANSPARENCY, COPY_FACE_TRANSPARENCY | Set Face Property: Transparency | Base | Replaced with FACE_PROP | Old commands have no UI but are still accessible. |
| SET_PART_ACCURACY | Set Part Facet Accuracy | Base | Replaced with PART_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_FACE_ACCURACY | Set Face Facet Accruacy | Base | Replaced with FACE_PROP | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| SET_EDGE_COLOR, CLEAR_EDGE_COLOR, COPY_EDGE_COLOR | Set Edge Property: Color | Base | Replaced with EDGE_3D_PROP | Old commands have no UI but are still accessible. |
| AM_CREATE_DWG | Create a new drawing | Annotation | Replaced with AM_CREATE_DRAWING | Old command is obsolete but still accessible. Please replace with new command. |
| AM_CREATE_STANDARD |
Add a new standard view |
Annotation |
Replaced with AM_CREATE_STANDARD_VIEWS |
Old command is obsolete but still accessible (without UI). Please replace with new command. |
| AM_CREATE_VSET AM_ACTIVE_VSET AM_DEL_VSET |
View set creation, activation and deletion |
Annotation |
Obsolete and replaced with implicit commands during Drawing and
View creation |
Old commands are still accessible. |
| AM_VSET_MASTER | View set master selection | Annotation |
Obsolete and replaced with new command PA_SEL_MASTER_2D to be found in OSDModeling, Part / Assembly Menu 1, Selective Instancing, Sel Master 2D |
Partly compatible. Correct syntax need to be checked. |
| AM_SHOW_VIEW_CONTENTS |
Show contents of a selected view |
Annotation |
Options to toggle columns on and off removed from dialog. Now
sequential loop around view selection. |
Not compatible. All options need to be removed from command
call. |
| AM_VIEW_PROP |
Properties dialog for selected view |
Annotation |
Several incompatible syntax changes plus several
enhancements |
Partly compatible. Correct syntax need to be checked. |
| AM_MODIFY_HIDDEN_LINE |
Modify hidden line properties of a view |
Annotation |
Replaced with AM_VIEW_PROP |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with
(load "old_modify_view_props") if necessary. |
| AM_MODIFY_TAN_EDGES |
Modify tangent edge properties of a view |
Annotation |
Replaced with AM_VIEW_PROP |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_modify_view_props") if necessary. |
| AM_MODIFY_NORMAL_LINE |
Modify normal line properties of a view |
Annotation |
Replaced with AM_VIEW_PROP |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_modify_view_props") if necessary. |
| AM_MODIFY_VIEW_VISIBILITY |
Modify line visibility properties of a view |
Annotation |
Replaced with AM_VIEW_PROP |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_modify_view_props") if necessary. |
| AM_MODIFY_VIEW_POSITIONING |
Modify view positioning strategy of a view |
Annotation |
Replaced with AM_VIEW_PROP |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_modify_view_props") if necessary. |
| AM_APPLY_VIEW_PROFILE |
Apply a view profile to a view |
Annotation |
Replaced with AM_VIEW_PROP |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_modify_view_props") if necessary. |
| AM_THREAD_MODE |
Modify thread line visibility of a view |
Annotation |
Replaced with AM_VIEW_PROP |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_modify_view_props") if necessary. |
| AM_GEO_SET_DOMAIN |
Set owner for geometry, text and symbols |
Annotation |
Obsolete. Replaced with owner specification within each
command. |
Not compatible. Option :go :ok needs to be removed from
each geometry, construction geometry, text and symbol creation
command. |
| AM_WRITE_SYMBOL_REGISTRATION AM_READ_SYMBOL_REGISTRATION |
Commands to save and load symbol registration files |
Annotation |
Obsolete. Replaced with full automatic registration, storage and
reload on next startup. |
Old commands are obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_symbol_registration") if necessary. |
| AM_DIM_DEC_PLACES, AM_DIM_RESET_VALUE, AM_DIM_EDIT_VALUE |
Commands to change the dimension format and values |
Annotation |
Obsolete. Replaced with AM_DIM_PROPS |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_am_dimension") if necessary. |
| AM_DIM_ADD_FIXTEXT, AM_DIM_DELETE_FIXTEXT |
Commands to add and delete dimension fix texts |
Annotation |
Obsolete. Replaced with AM_DIM_PROPS |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_am_dimension") if necessary. |
| AM_DIM_ADD_TOLERANCE, AM_DIM_CON_TOLERANCE, AM_DIM_DELETE_TOLERANCE |
Commands to add, convert and delete dimension tolerances |
Annotation |
Obsolete. Replaced with AM_DIM_PROPS |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_am_dimension") if necessary. |
| AM_MODIM_COMMON_TEXT, AM_MODIM_TEXT_SIZE |
Commands to change common dimension text properties and
sizes |
Annotation |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_am_dimension") if necessary. | Old commands have no UI but are still accessible. |
| AM_MODIM_APPLY_STYLE |
Command to apply a specific style to selected dimensions |
Annotation |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_am_dimension") if necessary. | Old command has no UI but is still accessible. |
| AM_MODIM_UNIT |
Command to change the dimension units |
Annotation |
Obsolete. Replaced with AM_DIM_PROPS |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_am_dimension") if necessary. |
| AM_MODIM_ARROW_LINE |
Command to change the dimension arrow and line properties |
Annotation |
Obsolete. Replaced with AM_DIM_PROPS |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_am_dimension") if necessary. |
| AM_DIM_REATTACH, AM_DIM_VX_KEEP_TEXT, AM_DIM_VX_MOVE_TEXT |
Commands to reattach a dimension to new geometry |
Annotation |
Obsolete. Replaced with interactive dimension footer point handle
functionality. |
Old command is obsolete and need to be made accessible with (load "old_am_dimension") if necessary. |
| AM_MOD_SYM_ANGLE, AM_MOD_SYM_COLOR, AM_MOD_SYM_SIZE |
Commands to modify the angle, color or scale of a symbol | Annotation |
Obsolete. Replaced with AM_SYMBOL_SETTINGS_MODIFY. | Old commands still available as goody. |
| Command | Command Description | Module | Change | Compatible with previous version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREATE_MULTIPLE_PA | Copy/Share a part or assembly | Base | Default owner of copy/share is no longer root "/", but the owner of the selected source item if this is not read-only. | Not compatible if new owner has not been specified explicitly. Use (elan::set-copy-pa-default-owner :root t) to get the previous behavior back. |
| CREATE_MULTIPLE_PA_ARRAY | Create linear copies/shares of a part or assembly | Base | Default owner of copy/share is no longer root "/", but the owner of the selected source item if this is not read-only. | Not compatible if new owner has not been specified explicitly. Use (elan::set-copy-pa-default-owner :root t) to get the previous behavior back. |
| CREATE_MULTIPLE_PA_RADIAL | Create radial copies/shares of a part or assembly | Base | Default owner of copy/share is no longer root "/", but the owner of the selected source item if this is not read-only. | Not compatible if new owner has not been specified explicitly. Use (elan::set-copy-pa-default-owner :root t) to get the previous behavior back. |
| STRAIGHT_CREATION | Create a 3D straight line. | Base | Replaced with CREATE_STRAIGHT | Old command is obsolete but still accessible. |
| CIRCLE_CREATION | Create a 3D circle. | Base | Replaced with CREATE_CIRCLE | Old command is obsolete but still accessible. |
| ARC_CREATION | Create a 3D arc. | Base | Replaced with CREATE_ARC | Old command is obsolete but still accessible. |
| SPLINE_DIALOG | Create and modify a 3D spline curve. | Base | Replaced with two dialogs CREATE_BSPLINE and MODIFY_BSPLINE | Old command is obsolete but still accessible. |
| CONICAL_SPIRAL, HELICAL_SPIRAL, PLANAR_SPIRAL | Create a 3D conical, planar, or helical spiral. | Base | Replaced with one single dialog SPIRAL | Old command is obsolete but still accessible. |
| CURVE_ON_SURFACE_CREATION | Create a 3D curve on a surface. | Base | Replaced with CREATE_CURVE_ON_SURFACE | Old command is obsolete but still accessible. |
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