About Importing Density from Creo Elements/Direct
When you import or open parts and assemblies from Creo Elements/Direct in Creo Parametric, the base density and the instance density are imported.
When a density from Creo Elements/Direct is imported to Creo Parametric, Creo Parametric automatically creates a new material that is characterized with the base density and the instance of the imported part. The new material appears in the model tree, under the imported part, > . The new material is automatically named <part_name>__MTRL, when <part_name> is the name of the imported part.
After importing the model to Creo Parametric, you can edit the base density, but not the instance density. Instance density can be edited only in Creo Elements/Direct.
Viewing the Imported Instance Density Properties
The instance density attribute CED_COMPONENT_INSTANCE_DENSITY can be viewed only when you import an assembly. To view the instance density attribute:
• On the ribbon, select > . The Parameters dialog box opens.
• The instance density value is indicated under the Value column, in the row named CED_COMPONENT_INSTANCE_DENSITY. If this name does not appear, filter the parameters using the Filter By drop down menu.
Viewing the Imported Base Density Properties
To view the imported base density properties:
1. On the model tree, go to the imported part with the density you want to view.
2. Under the part, go to > .
3. Find the material named <part_name>_MTRL and select it.
4. On the ribbon. lick > . The Mass Properties dialog box opens.
5. Click Preview. The mass properties of the material appear, and the base density is indicated.
Editing the Imported Base Density Properties
To edit the imported base density properties:
1. On the model tree, go to the imported part with the density you want to edit.
2. Under the part, go to > .
3. Find the material named <part_name>_MTRL.
4. Right-click <part_name>_MTRL, and select Edit Definition. The Material Definition dialog box opens.
5. You can edit the Name, Description, and Density of the material. You can also select density units.