Performing an Installation from the Web
If you are using Internet Explorer when accessing a Windchill server, you can perform the installation from the Web.
The Version Checker plug-in does not work with the Chrome, Firefox and Edge browsers.
Before using Creo View with the Chrome browser, Firefox or Edge, you must install Creo View from the Software Downloads page, which is accessible through the Windchill client at > > .
The Windchill Help contains general instructions for downloading and installing Creo View from the WindchillSoftware Downloads page. If Creo View is not already installed on your machine, you can customize the installation. To minimize the file size, select only the elements you need from the Creo View Installation page. A summary of the number and size of the files to install updates automatically. If you are updating your version of Creo View, you cannot modify the installation directory. Instructions for the installation follow:
1. Under Options, select one or more of these features:
◦ AutoCAD Viewers—Imports the AutoCAD file filter.
◦ Import Filters—Imports the other supported external file filters.
◦ Download Help Files—Provides information on functionality and procedures for completing tasks.
2. Under Languages, select one or more languages for the user interface and the Help.
3. In the box next to Installation Directory, accept the default path or type a new path.
4. For first-time installations, click Install. For updates, click Reinstall. The installation begins.
You can download
CreoView_64.exe and perform the installation manually using the link at the bottom of the
Creo View Installation webpage. See
Performing an Installation Using the Downloaded Executable
File. You must download and install the
Creo View ECAD Adapters separately, using the link
64-bit.