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What’s New in Creo Elements/Direct Part Library
Creating Thread Shape
You can create the exact shape of outer and inner threads for metric and metric fine threads.
User Interface Location:
• Click Part Library and then, in the Thread group, click the arrow next to Attach.
• Under Accurate Modeling, click Thread Modeling.
Release: Creo Elements/Direct Modeling 20.2.4.0.
What is the benefit of this enhancement?
This is especially useful for 3D printing.
Additional Information
Tips:
None.
Limitations:
No known limitations.
Does this replace existing functionality?
No.
Configuration options associated with this functionality:
None.
Creating Knurls
You can create DIN 82 knurls in one operation with Creo Elements/Direct Part Library.
User Interface Location: Click Part Library and then, in the Feature group, click Knurl.
Release: Creo Elements/Direct Modeling 20.2.4.0.
What is the benefit of this enhancement?
Knurls are especially useful for 3D printing. You can create the following types of knurls:
• Axially parallel (straight) knurls
• Left-handed diagonal knurls
• Right-handed diagonal knurls
• Left-handed and right-handed (diamond) knurls
• Axial and circumferential knurls
Additional Information
Tips:
None.
Limitations:
No known limitations.
Does this replace existing functionality?
No.
Configuration options associated with this functionality:
None.
Creating a Simplified Assembly
You can create a simplified assembly by replacing all parts by the enclosing cube or cylinder.
User Interface Location:
• Click Part Library and then, in the Part & Assembly group, click More.
• Under Simplify, click Cube Assembly.
Release: Creo Elements/Direct Modeling 20.2.4.0.
What is the benefit of this enhancement?
You can safely share the assembly if required, without sharing the details and know-how.
Additional Information
Tips:
None.
Limitations:
No known limitations.
Does this replace existing functionality?
No.
Configuration options associated with this functionality:
None.