About the Creo Expert Moldbase Extension Workflow
Starting from an existing cavity insert assembly, the principal Creo Expert Moldbase workflow contains the following steps:
1. Prepare the cavity insert assembly in Creo Parametric manufacturing:
a. To define the functions of the components for the cavity insert assembly, click > 
Classify. The Classify dialog box opens.
Classify. The Classify dialog box opens.b. If multiple cavity copies are required for a mold base project click > 
Duplicate Cavity. The Create Insert Copies dialog box opens from which you can create dependent copies of the assembly.
Duplicate Cavity. The Create Insert Copies dialog box opens from which you can create dependent copies of the assembly.c. If ejector pins and lifters need to be trimmed against quilt surfaces, identify trim faces within the reference model by clicking > 
Identify trim faces.
Identify trim faces. | If no cut quilt is selected as a trim surface, ejector pins are trimmed against the solid of the reference model. Lifters cannot be trimmed. |
2. Create the new project:
a. Click > 
Create New. The Project dialog box opens.
Create New. The Project dialog box opens.b. Add project information as required and click OK to close the dialog box and create the new project.
3. Set up the assembly structure: Click > 
Add Subassemblies. The Subassembly dialog box opens.
Add Subassemblies. The Subassembly dialog box opens.4. Define the layout of the cavity insert assembly pattern and assemble the cavity insert assemblies: Click > 
Cavity Layout. The Cavity Layout dialog box opens.
Cavity Layout. The Cavity Layout dialog box opens.5. Create plates, guide components, and major equipment: Click > 
Assembly Definition to open the Mold Base Definition dialog box. Set various options in this dialog box and then click OK after creating the required components.
Assembly Definition to open the Mold Base Definition dialog box. Set various options in this dialog box and then click OK after creating the required components.6. Load an existing mold base assembly, add, modify or delete plates, locate rings, sprue bushings, guide components, and standard screws: In the Mold Base Definition dialog box, click 
. You can also define machine data. Click OK after defining the required components.
. You can also define machine data. Click OK after defining the required components.7. Define the layout of the cavity insert assembly pattern and to assemble the cavity insert assemblies: Click > 
Cavity Cutouts. The Cavity Cutouts dialog box opens.
Cavity Cutouts. The Cavity Cutouts dialog box opens.8. See the status of the component: Click > 
Component Status to open the Component Status dialog box.
Component Status to open the Component Status dialog box.9. Add screws, ejector pins, cooling system, sliders, and so on: Click EMX Components and then in the Components group, select a component. Click 
Preview to check component properties before assembly.
Preview to check component properties before assembly.10. Use an editable library component: Click > > 
Assemble. The Library Component dialog box opens.
Assemble. The Library Component dialog box opens.11. Analyze the model and finish the design: Click EMX Assembly and then in the EMX Tools group, select a tool to use for the analysis.
12. Generate a Bill of Materials: Click > 
Bill of Materials. The Bill of Materials dialog box opens.
Bill of Materials. The Bill of Materials dialog box opens.