Simulation Feature Creation Methods
Simulation features are modeling features that you create while you are working in
Creo Simulate—either native mode or FEM mode. These features exist only in your
Creo Simulate session and are not visible in
Creo Parametric unless you
promote them. Each time you reenter the
Creo Simulate environment, simulation features are saved and regenerated.
You can use simulation features to help define modeling entities, such as loads and constraints. You can create simulation features on your model in three different ways:
• While in
Creo Simulate, use the items on the
Datum tab of the
Refine Model tab to create datum axes, all three types of coordinate systems, datum points, datum curves, datum planes. Use items on the
Regions tab of the
Refine Model tab to create surface regions and volume regions.
• While in
Creo Parametric, use the items on the
Datum group to create datum axes, coordinate systems, datum points, datum curves, and datum planes. Note that you cannot create surface or volume regions while in
Creo Parametric.
Additionally, you can only create Cartesian coordinate systems. Even if you attempt to create cylindrical or spherical coordinate systems in Creo Parametric by using offsets, Creo Simulate treats the resulting coordinate system as Cartesian. To create true cylindrical or spherical coordinate systems, work from within Creo Simulate.
• Use the icons on the toolbar to create datum axes, datum points, datum curves, or datum planes.