What's New: Creo Parametric 12
What’s New in Creo 12
12.4.4.0
Detailed Drawings
New Configuration Option to Define the Default Annotation Plane for Annotations
Intelligent Fastener
Additional Washer and Nut for IFX
12.4.3.0
Cabling
Improved Cabling Tree Usability
Detailed Drawings
Improved Control Over Sheet Metal Bend Note Leader Attachment
12.4.2.0
Cabling
Modernizing Harness Assembly Management
Streamlining Cabling Data Management
Managing Spools as Bulk Parts
Managing Terminators as Bulk Parts
Enhancing Cable Cosmetics
Enhancing Cabling Components
Detailed Drawings
New Configuration Option to Set Minimum Margin When Printing
Data Exchange
Improved Handling of Unsupported Characters in Creo Elements/Direct Docuplane Names on Import
12.4.1.0
Detailed Drawings
New Configuration Option to Control the Default Plotter Type
Model-Based Definition
Material Management with Creo and Windchill
12.4.0.0
Assembly Design
Multibody: Shrinkwrap – Control Inclusion of Construction Bodies
Performance Report Usability Improvements
Reference Part Information in Data Sharing Features
Surface Selection Improvements in Assembly
Create a Flat Assembly from a Multibody Part
Create or Edit an Assembly Simplified Representation without Activation
Composite Design
Support for Analysis and Inspect Geometry Tools
Copy Geometry from Another Composite Feature
Delete a Layup Feature
Indication of Material Thickness Type in the Flat Pattern Preview
Merging Plies from Zones
Transition Plies Enhancements
Draping Simulation Enhancements
Exporting Units with HDF5
Reference Laminate Feature
Grouping Support in the Laminate Tree
Solidify Plies Enhancements
Trim and Extend Ply Capabilities
Flat Pattern Export Enhancement
Predefining a Fixed Color Map
Additional Notification Types for Composite Features
Supporting Edit References and Replace References
New Rosette Types
Creo Toolkit
Creo Toolkit Help Centers available on Creo Parametric CD image
Read-only Models Before Modification
Data Exchange
Support for Exporting Drawing Tables as Blocks
Importing a STEP Assembly into a Creo Multibody Part
STEP AP242 Edition 3 Export Support
Enhanced Transfer of Docuplanes from Creo Elements Direct to Creo
Data Management
The Default Value of the Configuration Option regenerate_read_only_objects is Set to No
Opening an Assembly in Creo from a Workspace with a Partial Set of Dependents
Synchronizing the Creo Session with Windchill Commonspace Changes
Detailed Drawings
Hatch Designer in Drawing Mode
Support for Parameter Callouts in Additional Text of Geometric Tolerances
ECAD
Automatically Set BOARD_SIDE Parameter Values for Components
Filter Component Outlines by Height
Import User-Defined Attributes
Enhancement: Component Import Order
ECAD_HINT.MAP File Enhancements
Improved System Feedback
Sketch Regions Support for ECAD Areas
Fundamentals
Enhancement: Highlight New
Enhancement: Modernized Contextual Commands for the Layer Tree
Enhancement: Preserving the Surface Selection Method
Enhancements in Mapkeys and User Interface Customizations
New Display Option in the In-Graphics Toolbar
Control the Appearance of Hidden Objects in the Model Tree
Enhanced Quilt Label and Visibility Control for Quilts in Model Tree
Selected Surface Regions are Upgraded to Surfaces
Improved Selection for All Curves in Feature
Integrated Design Tree and Quilt/Body Evolution Tree
Expanded Support for Box, Lasso, and Trace selection
Enhancement: Capture and Reuse Visibility States
Enhancement: Improved Model Tree Performance
Family Tables: Enhanced Copy Instance to Generic
Enhancement: Updated Tooltips
Search Tool Support for Selecting Surfaces Linked to Pattern Features
Generative Design
Area and Volume Measurement of a Hybrid Body
Expanded Analysis Support for a Hybrid Body
Thermal Optimization Study
Connect Preserved Bodies and Surfaces
Offset Bodies and Surfaces
Rigid Bodies
Yield Stress Diagnostic
Manufacturing
Lattice: Localized Seed Points in Stochastic Voronoi Diagram
Lattice: Localized Seed Points in Stochastic Delaunay Triangulation Lattice
Lattice: Simulation-Based Varied Density in Custom Lattice
Lattice Export Enhancement: Trim Simplified Beams at the Boundary
Lattice Connect: Delaunay Triangulation Support
Additive Manufacturing: Remove Obsolete Commands from the Tray Tab
Additive Manufacturing: STL and 3MF Enhancements on the Tray Assembly
Support for Approximating Round Edges in Auto Deburring HSM Sequences
MAX_CORNER_RADIUS Parameter in Geodesic HSM Sequences
HSM Rough and HSM Rest Rough Enhancements
TIP_ROTATION_ANGLE Parameter in Back Boring and Back Countersinking Sequences
Multibody Support Enhancements in Creo NC
New HSM Undercut Machining Toolpath
Conformal Cooling in Mold Cavity
FINISHING_PASS Parameter in Face Milling
Customize Display of Coordinate System on Model Tree
Model Analysis
Modelcheck Support for Inseparable Assemblies
New Diagnostics for Overlapping Geometry in Flat States in ModelCheck
EZ Tolerance Analysis Enhancement: New Option to Show Worst Case Results on RSS and Statistical Graphs
Model-Based Definition
Support for Parameter Callouts in Additional Text of Geometric Tolerances
Intent Chain Compatibility with Semantic Definition in Annotation Features
Support Propagation of Datum Targets with Data Sharing Features
Placement Support for Datum Feature Symbol in Angular Dimensions
Improved Annotation Management
Improved Performance for Combination States
Improved Annotation Reuse with Copy and Paste Workflow
Search Tool Support for Selecting Surfaces Linked to Pattern Features
Support Driven Dimension on a Plane Along the Cylinder Axis
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Improved Workflow for Creating a Pattern Feature for Situations When its Size Dimension is Not Available
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Automatically Adjust Precision in the Edit Dimension UI
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Constrain a Shaft or Simple Hole with Profile and Position (ISO GPS)
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: New Option to Manage Visibility for Flat-to-Screen Notes
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Depth Reference is not Required if General Profile Tolerance is Defined
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Improved Support for Drafted Parts for ASME Models
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Disjointed Surface Regions are Reflected in Callouts of Functional Features
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Support for Combining Orientation and Form Tolerances for Patterns
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Support for Sketched-Based Pattern of Holes
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Support for Additional Methods of Collecting Semantic References
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Improved Selection of Annotations
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Additional Methods of Collecting Semantic References for Annotations
Part Modeling
Approximate Surfaces
Feature Presets
Enclosure Volume: Move to Footer
Enclosure Volume: Additional Parameters
Enclosure Volume: Optimization Constraints
Enclosure Volume Feature Enhanced
Extend: Redistributed Control Points of an Extrapolated Surface
Extend: Improved Geometry
Extend Enhancements
Offset Surface: Rolling Ball Automatic Special Handling
Offset Surface: Rolling Ball in Offset: Enhanced Exclude Surface Handling
Offset Surface: Rolling Ball Enhanced Patching Geometry
Offset: Multiple Surface References
Offset: Rolling Ball Method Enhancements
Curve Through Points: Enhanced to Avoid Inflections
Curve Through Points: Support for Tangency Strength Control
Curve Through Points: Enhancements
Separate Surface Regions of Multiple Surfaces
User-Defined Feature Names in Selection Labels
Productivity and Usability Enhancements
Project and Offset Enhancements in Sketcher
Sheetmetal
Unbend Swept Flanges After Split
Bend Parameters from Material
Support for Keep Body Option in a Boolean Merge
Enhanced Thickness Related Options in Convert
Enhancement: Sheetmetal Shortcut Menus
Support for Fully Dependent Mirror in Sheet Metal
Enhancement: Join Non-intersecting Walls
Simulation
Solver Update to 2025 R1 for Creo Simulation Live and Creo Ansys Simulation
Creo Simulation Live—Bearing Loads
Creo Simulation Live—Fasteners and Preloads
Creo Simulation Live—Automatic Contacts
Creo Simulation Live—Expanded Structure and Fluid Results
Creo Ansys Simulation—Fasteners and Preloads
Creo Ansys Simulation—Expanded Results
Creo Ansys Simulation: Global Results
Creo Ansys Simulation—Cross Section Support
Creo Simulate—Glued Contact Interface
Reference Support in Creo Flow Analysis
Acoustic Simulation in Creo Flow Analysis
Electric Field Simulation in Creo Flow Analysis
Dynamic Streamlines in Creo Flow Analysis
Simulation Report Wizard in Creo Flow Analysis
Surfacing
Warp: Improved to Preserve Surface Appearance
Warp: Preserve Tangency Connections between Surfaces More Easily
Warp: Nudge Points in Sculpt
Style Loft Surfaces: Improved to Avoid Inflections
Style Surfaces: Stretch Connection Tangency
Style: Edit References and Replace References
Style: Smooth Option for N-Sided Surfaces
Style: Change Free and Planar Curve to Curve on Surface
Style: Surface Reparameterization Curve Lock to Endpoint
Style: Drop Curve Collects Chains
Style: Connection Symbols Modernized
Style: Isoline Edges Improved Handling
Style: Non-Tangent (Non-G1) Chains for Surface Creation
Style and Freestyle: Trace and Lasso Selection Tools Added
Style: Knots Analysis Support for Additional Surface Types
Separate Color Mapping for Surfacing Tools
Boundary Blend Surfaces: Improved to Avoid Inflections
Freestyle: Local Modifications in Resolution Mode
Freestyle: Improved Planar Alignment of Resolution Levels
Freestyle: Zoom to Selected
Preserve Planar Symmetry on Reconstruction
System
Update Creo to support Java 21
Edge Browser Support in Preview Mode Available
Usability Improvements to the Configuration Editor
Engineering Notebook in Creo
Welding
Welding: Sequencing
Welding: Stacking
Welding: Offline Programming for Groove/Butt Welds
Welding: Modernized Handles and Visualization Improvements
What’s New in Creo 12
Welding: Modernized Handles and Visualization Improvements
LatticeExportEnhancementTrimSimplif-3001947C
OffsetSurfaceRollingBallSideSurface-36CD4EB4
StyleAndFreestyleTraceAndLassoSelec-9169E1D8