Creo Parametric 11.0.0.0

User Interface Location: Click Applications > Generative Design.

Generative Design now preserves planar symmetry during the reconstruction of optimized results.

When a planar geometry constraint is defined for optimization, a plane is used during the reconstruction to mirror the Freestyle geometry. The preserved geometry used in the optimization operation is also symmetrical across the planar reference.

The Freestyle feature is shown as patterned in the Model Tree. When edited, it shows the shape as mirrored in the Freestyle tree. Modifying the control mesh automatically updates the mirrored reference.

Previously, the reconstruction model did not preserve the symmetrical geometry constraint used in the optimization setup. This resulted in the reconstruction geometry, defined with the subdivisional surfaces created in Freestyle, that was not exactly symmetrical across the symmetrical plane. In addition, you needed to edit the Freestyle entities on both sides of the symmetrical plane to maintain symmetry.

The following graphic shows the reconstruction model in Creo 10.0:

The following graphic shows the reconstruction model in Creo 11.0:

This enhancement helps you perform a successful reconstruction operation, achieving the proper quality of the reconstruction shape. It improves the editing outcomes of the Freestyle shape by preserving symmetry and maintaining the design intent during reconstruction.