A new option Recursive References has been added to the Replace References tool.

User Interface Location: Click Model > Operations > Replace References.

Release: Creo Parametric 8.0.0.0

The new Recursive References option allows you to recursively list potentially impacted references in the Replace References dialog box. This option is only available when you replace quilt references.

When you select Recursive References option, the system identifies the direct child features for reference handling, and also identifies the entities created by these child features that themselves are being used as references. This is done recursively, populating the dialog box with all the entities that might also be affected and require a replacement.

When you select the new Dynamic Preview option, the system automatically triggers regeneration (essentially the Preview and Roll To actions) of the subsequent features when a reference is replaced. The selection automatically jumps to the next entry in the list of references that might need a manual replacement.

Previously, child feature handling was limited only to the direct children.

This enhancement increases productivity and usability, and enables a faster reference replacement workflow when you replace quilt geometry that drives the design.