What's New: Creo Parametric 13
What's New in Creo 13
13.4.0.0
AI Assistant
AI-enabled Guidance and Support with Creo Advise
Context-Aware Assistance with Creo Assist (Beta)
Assembly Design
Feature Presets for Data Sharing Features
Make Stop Work
Performance Report Retrieval Time
Motion Skeleton Support for Absolute Accuracy
Multibody — Create Parts from Bodies into an Existing Assembly
Transfer Datum Size in Data Sharing Features
Reduction of Redundant Assembly Regenerations
Datum Reference Feature in Assembly
File Open Top-Level Assemblies Filter
Geometry Search Tool in Assembly
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
Improving Cabling Tree Usability
Streamlining Entry Port Definition for Cabling Components
Generating Bundles from Logical Data
Routing Bundles without Routing Data
Improved Composite Cable Support
Handling Bend Radius Violations
Controlling Cosmetic Labels Visibility
Modernizing Sub-Harness Interface
Cabling Data Tool Enhancements
Composite Design
Flat Pattern Export Enhancements
New Ply Selection Methods
New Composite Material Type
Creo Simulate-Composite Results Display
Curve-based Rosette Type
Composite Design Reuse with Copy Paste
Transition Plies New Offset Type
Curve-based Draping Simulation
Handling Missing Material Assignments
Creo Toolkit
Creo Toolkit: Notifications Before and After Feature Reordering
Data Exchange
Export to USD Format
Basic 3D PDF Export
Advanced 3D PDF Export
Improved Handling of Unsupported Characters in Creo Elements/Direct Docuplane Names on Import
Control the Creo Elements/Direct Density Transfer Method
Data Management
Optimization of Regeneration Chapters
Customizing columns in the Conflicts dialog box
Streamline workspace creation with preferred context
Customize the Position of the Form Based Authentication Dialog Box
Enhancing Large Assembly Retrieval over Wide-Area Network
Cleaning Up System Parameter
Detailed Drawings
New Configuration Option to Define the Default Annotation Plane for Annotations
ECAD
IDX and IDF Export Includes Part Parameters
New Naming Convention for IDX Files
Support of IEC 81346-2 Standard
Set the Default ECAD_PART_TYPE Value for Export
Fundamentals
Improved Model Tree Performance
Highlighting: Improved Performance
Tooltips for Contextual Commands
Surface Sets: Query-Based Surface Sets
Tooltips Enhanced
Open Models in Tabs
User Interface Enhancements for Improved Clarity and Visibility Control
Improved Sensitivity Analysis
Improved Selection for All Bodies and Quilts in the Design Tree
Edit Parameters in Reported Mass Properties
Improved Relation Errors in Notification Center
Generative Design
Generative Design Support for Assembly Optimization
Multiphysics Support
Inertia Relief
Displacement Constraint
Delete Multiple Load Cases
Intelligent Fastener
Additional Washer and Nut for IFX
Manufacturing
Lattice: Design Intent Chain for Auto Round
Lattice: Implicit Beams Lattice and Shell
Lattice: Pore Size for Stochastic Lattice
Back Boring and Back Countersink Sequences Enhancements
Retract Enhancements for NC Sequences
Support for Conformal Cooling Channels in Part Mode
HSM Undercut Machining Step Enhancements
Enhancements to the Manufacturing Process Documentation
New Scan Type Option in Face Milling Steps
Closed Loops in HSM Rough, Rest Rough, Finish, and Rest Finish Steps
Modernized User Interface for Creo NC Step Parameters
New HSM Swarf Finish Step
Cooling Channels Connection in Mold and Cast Cavity
Model Analysis
Improved Performance for Global Clearance
Improved Visualization of Interference Results
Improved 3D Thickness Analysis
Introducing New Modelcheck Checks
EZ Tolerance Analysis Enhancement: Duplicate an Existing Stackup
EZ Tolerance Analysis Enhancement: Redefine Mating Features for Existing Stackups
EZ Tolerance Analysis Enhancement: ISO Tolerance Tables for Non-Linked Dimensions
Model-Based Definition
Streamlined Annotation Propagation User Interface for Data Sharing Features
Syntax Parser Support for ISO 5459:2024
On Entity and Normal to Entity Placement Types Support for Symbols
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Define Pattern Features from Same-Size Cylinders Using Intent Surface Collection
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Advanced Selection Methods Added to Object-Action Workflow for Feature Creation
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Improved Support for Box Selection
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Improved Compliance to Detailing Standards-Constraining Conical Features by Surface Profile Tolerances
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Improved Compliance to Detailing Standards-Constraining Revolved Features with Total Runout
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: User Selectable Annotation Planes for GD&T Advisors Annotations
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Improved Alignment of Accept or Cancel Behavior and Context Menus with Creo Conventions
GD&T Advisor Enhancement: Additional ISO 5459:2024 filters are supported with GD&T Advisor
Part Modeling
Sketcher-Enhanced Selection for Fillet and Chamfer
Sketcher-Working with Sketches that have Unresolved References
Extend Feature: Maintain Tangency of Extension Boundary Edges
Sketch-Based Features: Enhanced Reference Indications in Sketch Collectors
Datum Plane Feature: Enhanced Reference Indications
Closed Loop Curve on Intent Surfaces
Feature Presets for Boolean Operations, Split/Trim Body, and Remove Body
Feature Presets for Remove Surface
Presets: Core Modeling Features
Corner Blend: New Feature
Offset Chain Enhancements
Offset Surface: Rolling Ball Method Enhancements
Paste Special: New Layout and Defaults
Pattern: 3D Curve Pattern
Replace References: Quilts Workflow Enhanced
Piping
Improving Clocking Angle
Sheetmetal
Sheet Metal Flat Pattern Export to DXF and DWG
Alternative Reference Search
New Sheetmetal Reported Parameters for a Sheetmetal Body
Simulation
Creo Simulation Live has support for ECAD Assemblies
Patterning for Bolts and Preloads in Creo Simulation Live
ANSYS Solver updated to 25R2 for Creo Simulation Live
Creo Ansys Simulation-Ansys Solver Update to 25R2
Creo Simulation Live-Consistent Default Object Names
Patterning for Bolts and Preloads in Creo Ansys Simulation
Preloads on Solid Bolt Geometry in Creo Ansys Simulation
Fatigue Analysis in Creo Ansys Simulation
Geometry Checking Feedback for Meshing in Creo Ansys Simulation
Random Vibration Analysis in Creo Ansys Simulation
Element Size Visualization in Simulation Live
Enhanced Local Fidelity in Creo Simulation Live
Moving Reference Frames of Rotation in Creo Simulation Live
Extending Creo Flow Analysis Capabilities
Improving Tessellation for Creo Flow Analysis
Surfacing
Reconstruct the Facet Geometry Containing Disconnected Components
Style: Improve Surface Acceleration (G3) for Curves
Style: Improve Interactive Performance
Style: Enhanced Chains Collector in the Offset Curve Feature
Style and Restyle: Control Mesh Enhanced Usability and Performance
Style: Curve on Surface (COS) Curves - Control Point Mode Enhanced
Style: Stretch Factor Support for Curve Tangent Length
Style: Surface Quality Improved for Normal Connection
Style: Surface Quality Improved for Normal Connection in Loft Surfaces
Style: Automatic Piece to Piece Reparameterization Curve Generation on Surfaces
Style: Copy Paste
System
Support for Microsoft Edge as an Embedded Browser
Upgrade to Java 25
Support for Lmgrd License Server in Installer
Improved performance with Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX2) support in Creo
Welding
Welding: Edit Weld Geometry
Welding: xMCF Export Expanded for Spot Welds
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
Material Management with Creo and Windchill
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 13
Welding: Modernized Handles and Visualization Improvements
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NewHSMSwarfFinishStep-47A73300
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