Configurations Options for Fundamentals

Fundamentals > Configuring Fundamentals > Configurations Options for Fundamentals

extended_context_prehighlight

yes*, no

Controls pre-highighting of extended context when over relevant commands.

datum_target_outside_text

Allows you to set the default position of the datum target area size text relative to the elbow in a case when the size text is displayed outside of the datum target frame This option provides you with two values:

• near_elbow. — When the datum_target_outside_text is set to near_elbow, the fixed size elbow of the standard length is used. The text is located near the elbow. The text is vertically centered with the elbow. This value is set by default.

• above_elbow — When the datum_target_outside_text is set to above_elbow, the text is located above the elbow. The length of the elbow depends on the length of the text string.

Switching the value of the datum_target_outside_text option affects all datum target symbols available in the current model or drawing. When a value of the datum_target_outside_text option is changed. All the datum target symbols are updated according to the chosen option where the size text is displayed outside the symbol frame

add_lower_level_comps_to_layer

no*, yes

Activates the Favor Current Layer option, which allows lower-level components to be added to top-level layers.

activate_window_automatically

yes*, no

Controls the automatic activation of the window after a window is selected.

af_copy_references_flag

no*, yes

Controls whether the Backup Refs column in the Annotation Feature dialog box is displayed. This column specifies whether the system creates backup references during creation or redefinition of an Annotation Element.

allow_confirm_window

yes*, no

Displays a confirmation window when you exit Creo Parametric.

angular_tol

0 0.000000<integer tolerance>

Sets default angular tolerance dimensions. The integer sets the number of decimal places, and the tolerance is the actual tolerance value. For example, 6 0.000025 sets a tolerance to 6 decimal places, and the default tolerance value is 0.000025.

For integer dimensions, the integer value is 0, and the tolerance is an integer. For example, 0 1 sets a tolerance of 1 for integer dimensions.

A value affects only models created after the tolerance option is specified in the configuration file.

auto_ae_param_file

Specifies the location of the file in which Annotation Element parameters are automatically added each time you create an annotation element.

autohide_copied_group_af

yes*, no

Copies a feature group containing Annotation features and automatically hides from display the Annotation features in the new group.

auto_locate_in_tree

yes*, no

Expands the Model Tree and highlights the node of the selected object.

auto_propagate_ae

no*, yes

Causes the automatic, local propagation of Annotation Elements within a model after you create a feature.

auto_regen_views

yes*, no

Regenerates the drawing display whenever you change from one window to another.

yes—Regenerates both the drawing and the drawing view.

no—Regenerates the drawing but not the view unless you select View > Repaint, View > Update, or Edit > Regen.

autoplace_single_comp

yes*, no

Activates the Component Placement dialog box in drag-and-drop operations.

bell

no*, yes

Rings the keyboard bell when prompts appear.

blank_layer

0*, <layer ID>

Displays the specified layer in pre-Release 9.0 objects as empty, or blank, when you begin a Creo Parametric session. This configuration option is valid for layer IDs 1 – 32. After the object is stored in Release 9.0 or later, this setting is no longer necessary.

bmgr_pref_file

<path>

Specifies the location of the graph preference file for the Graph Tool settings, such as axis, line weights, label fonts, and so forth.Creo Parametric uses the settings in the text file to render your graphs to your specifications. After you create the text file, you add the bmgr_pref_file option to your config.pro file.

A sample graph preference file with the possible values follows:

X_Axis_Color 5.019608e-01f,5.019608e-01f,1.000000e+00f
X_Axis_DisplayLabel 1
X_Axis_GridColor 5.019608e-01f,5.019608e-01f,0.000000e+00f
X_Axis_GridEnabled 1
X_Axis_GridStyle 2
X_Axis_LabelColor 1.000000e+00f,1.000000e+00f,1.000000e+00f
X_Axis_LabelEnabled 1
X_Axis_LabelFont graphtool_font
X_Axis_LabelFontHeight 1.500000e-01f
X_Axis_Thickness 4
X_Axis_TickColor 1.000000e+00f,1.000000e+00f,1.000000e+00f
X_Axis_TickFont graphtool_font
X_Axis_TickFontHeight 1.000000e-01f
X_Axis_TickHorizontal 1
Y_Axis_Color 1.000000e+00f,0.000000e+00f,0.000000e+00f
Y_Axis_DisplayLabel 1
Y_Axis_GridColor 5.019608e-01f,5.019608e-01f,0.000000e+00f
Y_Axis_GridEnabled 1
Y_Axis_GridStyle 2
Y_Axis_LabelColor 1.000000e+00f,1.000000e+00f,1.000000e+00f
Y_Axis_LabelEnabled 1
Y_Axis_LabelFont graphtool_font
Y_Axis_LabelFontHeight 1.500000e-01f
Y_Axis_Thickness 2
Y_Axis_TickColor 1.000000e+00f,1.000000e+00f,1.000000e+00f
Y_Axis_TickFont graphtool_font
Y_Axis_TickFontHeight 1.000000e-01f
Y_Axis_TickHorizontal 1

bom_format

Specifies the location of the BOM format file for a customized BOM.

browser_enable_crl_check

no*, yes

Specifies whether the embedded browser checks site certificate for access. This option is valid only when the embedded browser type is set to Chromium.

yes—Checks the site certificate and prevents you from accessing the site with certificate issue.

no—Does not check the site certificate for access.

browser_favorite

Specifies the directory for the local file system that appears in the Folder navigator in the Creo Parametric browser.

button_name_in_help

no*, yes

Specifies whether to display Help text associated with a menu command or a button.

clearance_triangulation

none, low, medium, high

Specifies the quality of surface triangulation used to obtain initial points for clearance and interference calculations.

clock

yes*, no

Determines whether a clock is displayed while Creo Parametric is working on a task.

color

yes*, no

Determines whether the model takes its assigned appearance.

yes—Displays the model in the assigned colors.

no—Displays the model in white for nonshaded display styles and in light gray for shaded display styles.

color_ramp_size

-1*

Specifies the number of shades in a color ramp for the display of multicolor, shaded models of simulation or analysis results or both. Your system graphics must support 256 colors and color maps that compress.

color_resolution

0.100000*

Specifies minimum allowable deviation between user-defined colors. Colors having RGB values within the tolerance of existing colors cannot be created. Decreasing this setting allows the definition of colors similar in RGB value.

color_windows

one_window*, all_windows

Specifies in which windows the model displays in color.

all_windows—Displays the model in color in all windows.

one_window—Displays the model in color only in the graphics window. In auxiliary windows, the model appears in the default system color.

compress_output_files

yes*, no

Specifies whether to store object files in a compressed format. Compressed files are fully compatible across systems. They are slower to read and write, and have a smaller file size. However, in some cases the compressed file size is larger than the uncompressed format.

conf_mouse_anim

no*, yes

Displays the presenter's mouse movements on the screen during a shared Creo Parametric session.

create_numbered_layers

no*, yes

Creates the default layers numbered 1 through 32 in drawing mode, and in part and assembly modes when no template is used.

def_layer

layer_<item_type

Adds item types to the specified default layer name. The variables, or item types, follow:

layer_annotation_element, layer_assem_member, layer_assy_cut_feat, layer_axis, layer_chamfer_feat, layer_comp_design_model, layer_comp_fixture, layer_comp_workpiece, layer_copy_geom_feat, layer_corn_chamf_feat, layer_cosm_round_feat, layer_cosm_sketch, layer_csys, layer_curve, layer_curve_ent, layer_cut_feat, layer_datum, layer_datum_plane, layer_datum_point, layer_detail_item, layer_dgm_conn_comp, layer_dgm_highway, layer_dgm_rail, layer_dgm_wire, layer_dim, layer_draft_constr, layer_draft_dim, layer_draft_dtm, layer_draft_entity, layer_draft_feat, layer_draft_geom, layer_draft_grp, layer_draft_hidden, layer_draft_others, layer_draft_refdim, layer_driven_dim, layer_dwg_table, layer_ext_copy_geom_feat, layer_feature, layer_geom_feat, layer_gtol, layer_hole_feat, layer_intchg_funct, layer_intchg_simp, layer_nogeom_feat, layer_note, layer_parameter_dim, layer_part_refdim, layer_point, layer_protrusion_feat, layer_quilt, layer_refdim, layer_rib_feat, layer_ribbon_feat, layer_round_feat, layer_sfin, layer_shell_feat, layer_skeleton_model, layer_slot_feat, layer_snap_line, layer_solid_geom, layer_surface, layer_symbol, layer_thread_feat, layer_trim_line_feat, layer_weld_feat

default_dec_places

Sets the default number of decimal places (0-14) fornonangulardimensions in all model modes. It does not affect the decimal places as modified using Num Digits.

default_dim_num_digits_changes

yes*, no

Sets the default number of digits in a dimension to the last entered value. If you set this option to no, the system defaults to the value specified for the configuration option default_dec_places.

default_geom_analysis_type

quick*, saved, feature

Sets the default analysis type in geometry analysis tools. Some geometry analysis tools such as Offset, Draft, Reflection, and Shadow do not have the Feature analysis type. For such tools, Creo Parametric sets the default analysis type to Quick even if you set this configuration option to feature.

default_layer_model

Specifies the name of the model that is used to drive the rule-based layer.

default_placement_surfacefinish

normal_to_Entity*, with_leaders, on_entity, free

Sets the default placement type for surface finish annotations within the Surface Finish dialog box.

normal_to_Entity—Attaches the symbol directly to a surface of the model such that the annotation is placed normal to the selected surface and in the annotation plane. However, if the annotation plane is not normal to the selected entity, then the surface finish annotation too is not normal to the entity.

with_leaders—Attaches the symbol to model surfaces using leaders.

on_entity—Attaches the symbol directly to a surface of the model.

free—Places the symbol without attaching it to model geometry.

default_tolerance_mode

nominal, limits*, plusminus, plusminussym

Sets the default display for dimension tolerances.

• nominal—Displays dimensions without tolerances.

• limits—Displays dimensions as upper and lower limits.

• plusminus—Displays dimensions as nominal with plus-minus tolerances (the positive and negative values are independent).

• plusminussym—Displays dimensions as nominal with a single value for both the positive and the negative tolerance.

Groups brought in from other models carry the tolerance display mode that was in effect when they were created.

default_ui_font

Sets the default font of the text in the user interface. Does not set the text font of menu bars, menus and their children, pop-up menus, and their tooltips. Add comma-delimited variables in any order. Value such as italic bold, 24, times or 24, times, and italic bold have the same effect. Any omitted variable uses the standard setting.

disable_search_path_check

no*, yes

Controls whether the search path is checked for name conflicts when creating, renaming, or copying models. A check ensures that only models with unique names are in session.

display

shade*, wireframe, hiddenvis, hiddeninvis, shadewithedges, shadewithreflect

Displays the model with all lines as specified. The display of lines is reflected in plotter, DXF, and IGES files.

shade—Displays all surfaces shaded.

wireframe—Displays all lines in black.

hiddenvis—Displays hidden lines in grey.

hiddeninvis—Removes hidden lines from the display.

shadewithedges—Displays all surfaces shaded with edge lines in black.

shadewithreflect—Displays all surfaces with high visual quality but slower enhanced realism, except for drawing models.

display_annotations

yes*, no

Controls the display of annotations in the graphics window in 3D models.

display_axes

yes*, no

Displays the datum axes.

display_axis_tags

no*, yes

Displays the name tags for the datum axis.

display_coord_sys

yes*, no

Displays the datum coordinate systems.

display_coord_sys_tags

yes*, no

Displays the name tags for the coordinate system.

display_full_object_path

no*, yes

Displays the object’s file name (including its object-type suffix and its version number) and its file path in the window title and Model Info display.

no—Displays only the object's name.

yes—Displays the object's full name and its file path.

display_layer

0*, <layer ID>

Displays the specified layer in pre-Release 9.0 objects when you begin a Creo Parametric session. This configuration option is valid for layer IDs 1 – 32. After the object is stored in Release 9.0 or later, this setting is no longer necessary.

display_plane_tags

no*, yes

Displays the datum tags.

display_planes

yes*, no

Displays the datum planes.

display_point_tags

no*, yes

Displays datum point tags.

display_points

yes*, no

Displays datum points and their names.

display_popup_viewer

file_open_only*, yes, no

Controls the display of the popup viewer depending on the values you specify. The values are as follows:

• file_open_only—Displays the popup viewer only in the File Open dialog box. This is the default.

• yes—Displays the popup viewer in the File Open dialog box, Creo Parametric browser, and the Model Tree.

• no—Disables the display of the popup viewer

display_tol_by_1000

no*, yes

Displays tolerances for nonangular dimensions multiplied by 1000.

display_z_extension_lines

yes*, no

Controls the creation of Z-extension lines in driven dimensions.

dm_http_compression_level

Sets the data compression factor (0–9, 0 = no compression) for data exchange with a Windchill server. Higher compressions can speed up uploads for a client over a slow network.

dynamic_preview

attached*, unattached, no

Controls the default state of geometry preview within the feature creation user-interface.

• attached—Displays the geometry as it appears when you finalize the feature.

• unattached—Displays the outline of the geometry you are defining.

• no—Displays no preview.

edge_display_quality

normal*, high, very_high, low

Controls the display quality of an edge for a wireframe and for hidden-line removal by varying the tessellation.

normal—Provides a normal quality of edge display.

high—Increases tessellation by a factor of 2.

very_high—Increases tessellation by a factor of 3.

low—Decreases tessellation compared to normal, thus speeding up the display of an object.

enable_fsaa

Off*, 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 32X

Controls Full Screen Anti-Aliasing (FSAA) functionality. When enabled the display quality of the edges, curves, datums is smoother. As you move the setting from 2X to 32X the quality improves.

enable_learning_connector

yes*, no

Enables the Learning Connector, which provides links to context specific access to videos, training, help topics, and technical support articles. When the configuration option is set to yes, the

Learning Connector button appears next to

enable_popup_help

yes*, no

Enables pop-up Help in the dialog boxes.

export_report_format

comma_delimited*, rich_text

Controls the format in which the exported report is saved when you click Export Report in the difference report that is displayed as an HTML page in the embedded browser.

comma_delimited—Exports the report in comma separated value format, that is, the .csv format.

rich_text—Exports the report in text format, that is, the .txt format.

enable_single_char_keybrd_short

Yes*, no

Enables single-character and shift+character keyboard shortcuts. This is applicable only when you start a new Creo session.

yes—Enables single-character and shift+character keyboard shortcuts.

no—Enables only shift+character keyboard shortcuts. Single-character keyboard shortcuts are not allowed.

enable_transparent_text_bg

Yes*, No

Clears the background before displaying text.

fast_highlight

no*, yes

Improves the performance of highlighting and reorienting large assembly models, regardless of display style (wireframe, hidden line, no hidden line, and shaded).

no—Uses standard highlight.

yes—Uses fast highlight. When you select components, the model geometry (solid, surface) and associated annotations, curves, and cables are highlighted. Datums of a selected component do not highlight unless they are also selected. For models of modest size and complexity, the slight increase in performance may not warrant the additional memory required to support this option.

file_timestamp_format

%dd-%Mmm-%yy %Hh:%mi:%ss %PM*

Controls the format of timestamps when you view a listing of files and directories in Web pages generated by Creo Parametric in the Creo Parametric browser and in dialog boxes. The format for the value of the configuration option is a string consisting of up to seven part: the year, month, and date, the hours, minutes, seconds, and the AM or PM designator. You can specify the parts in any order.

The default value is %dd-%Mmm-%yy %Hh:%mi:%ss %PM in most languages. However, in Japanese-language sessions, the default value is %yyyy/%mm/%dd %hh:%mi:%ss.

You can use the following formats when specifying the value of the timestamps:

%yyyy—4-digit year (for example 2005)

%yy—2-digit year (for example 05)

%MMM—Month (for example SEP)

%Mmm—Month (for example Sep)

%Month—Full month name (for example September)

%mm—Month number, padded to 2 digits (for example 09)

%m—Month number (for example 9)

%dd—Date, padded to 2 digits (for example 05)

%d—Date, no padding (for example 5)

%Hh—Hour, 12-hour format (for example 12)

%hh—Hour, 24-hour format (for example 00)

%PM—AM or PM

%mi—Minutes

%ss—Seconds

file_open_default_folder

working_directory, in_session, my_documents, pro_library, workspace, commonspace

Sets default directory from which to open a file when using File > Open.

working_directory—Searches the working directory.

in_session—Searches objects in session.

my_documents—Searches the My Documents folder.

pro_library—Searches the Library directory in Library.

workspace—Searches the Workspace in PDM application.

commonspace—Searches the Commonspace in Pro/INTRALINK.

default—Searches for the My Documents folder on Windows when you click File > Open, Creo Parametric opens the directory where the previous File Open dialog box was closed. In a linked session with a PDM application, searches the active workspace.

flip_arrow_scale

1.000000*

Sets a scale factor for enlarging the flip arrow for the direction for feature creation.

force_new_file_options_dialog

no*, yes

Forces the use of the New File Options dialog box when you click File > New. The Use default template check box in the New dialog box becomes unavailable.

full_hlr_for_cables

full*, partial, none

Determines whether hidden lines are shown or hidden with cables.

full—Removes the hidden lines from view when cables hide other geometry (only available when Hidden line is active).

partial—Cables hide other noninterfering cables, except when cables are routed together between the same locations.

none—Hidden lines are displayed, so the display process is faster.

general_undo_stack_limit

50*

Sets the number of undo or redo operations. If the number of operations exceeds 50, the first operation in the stack of operations is removed first, and so on.

geometry_analysis_color_scheme

Sets the location of the .txt file that contains the color scheme settings of geometry analysis color scale.

global_appearance_file

Sets the default directory for the global.dmt file. Use the full path to avoid problems.

highlight_geometry

yes*, no

Specifies whether items you select on the Model Tree are highlighted in the graphics area.

highlight_layer_items

yes*, no

Specifies whether items you select in the Layer Tree highlight in the graphics area.

info_output_format

html*, text

Sets the default format type for presentation of system information.

info_output_mode

both*, choose, file, screen

Sets the default method of presenting system information for audit trails, BOMs, names, and models. All other output displays on the screen.

both—Displays the output and writes it to a file.

choose—Displays the INFO OUTPUT menu, so you can choose the method of output.

file—Writes the output to a file.

screen—Displays the output.

kbd_cmd_abbreviation

off*, on

Enables or disables the use of abbreviations when you enter commands from the keyboard.

kbd_selection

no*, yes

Enables or disables the keyboard for selecting locations in the graphics area. If set to no, use of the mouse is required.

last_session_directory_path

<dir_path>

Sets the path for the pseinfo directory that contains the temporary files that store the information of the last Creo Parametric session. The default path is WFROOT/.Settings directory, where WFROOT directory is controlled by the environment variable PTC_WF_ROOT.

last_session_retrieval

yes*, no

yes—Creo Parametric saves the information of the model and current environment settings to temporary files.

These files are saved in the pseinfo directory located at the path specified by the last_session_directory_path configuration option. Creo Parametric uses information from the previous session to retrieve models and environment settings in the next session.

no—Does not save the information of the model and environment settings of a session during exit of a Creo Parametric session. Therefore, the information from the previous session cannot be retrieved in the next session of Creo Parametric.

layer_item_highlight_limit

Sets the upper limit for number of items that are highlighted in the graphics area. This limit is applicable to the items in the selected layers.

linear_tol

0 0.000000-1*

Sets the default linear tolerance dimensions. The first number in the value is an integer and indicates the decimal place being set in the tolerance, the second sets the actual tolerance value, and the third number indicates the number of decimal places displayed in the tolerance.

For example, if you set the value to 6 0.017550 5, Creo Parametric displays the tolerance as 0.01755. In this example, the value 6 0.017550 5 sets the tolerance to 6 decimal places, the default tolerance value to 0.017550, and the number of decimal places to be displayed to 5.

For integer dimensions, the integer would be 0 and the tolerance would be an integer. For example, 0 1 sets a tolerance of 1 for integer dimensions.

Any modifications to these options affect only new models that are created after the option modification.

linear_tol_0.0

Specifies a range for default tolerances of linear and angular dimensions.

These values affect only models created after the tolerance options are specified in the configuration file. Any subsequent modifications to these options affect only new models that were created after the option modification.

Similarly, you can also use the following configuration options with the same default value of the linear_tol_0.0. configuration option.

linear_tol_0.00

linear_tol_0.000

linear_tol_0.0000

linear_tol_0.00000

linear_tol_0.000000

lods_enabled

no*, yes

Uses level of detail (lod) in shaded models during dynamic orientation (panning, zooming, and spinning). During runtime, you can override this setting by clicking Tools > Levels of detail > Environment.

maintain_dim_tol_values

yes*, no, legacy

Controls the tolerance values of a dimension when you make changes to the nominal value.

• yes—Maintains the tolerance values.

• no—Resets the tolerance values to the default.

• legacy—Maintains the tolerance values when you modify the nominal value using the Dimension tab. Resets the tolerance values to the default, when you modify the nominal values using Dynamic Edit mode.

maintain_limit_tol_nominal

no*, yes, tol_table

Maintains the nominal value of a dimension regardless of the changes that you make to the tolerance values.

• no*—Changes the nominal value of the dimension when you modify the tolerance.

• yes—Does not change the nominal value of the dimension when you modify the tolerance.

• tol_table—Does not change the nominal value of the dimension when the tolerance of the dimension is driven by the tolerance table.

mapkeys_execution

no_feedback*, execute_with_feedback, stop_at_failure

no_feedback—Provides no feedback when you run a mapkey.

execute_with_feedback—Displays a message on encountering a failure when you run a mapkey.

stop_at_failure—Stops on encountering a failure when you run a mapkey and displays a message

mass_prop_load_from_file

by_request*, always

Controls the use of values from the mass properties file for mass property calculation. The configuration option is applicable only when the value of the parameter PRO_MP_SOURCE is assigned. You can set the value from Relations, Mass Properties, Parameters, Family Table dialog box.

by_request—Uses the values in alternative parameters for mass property calculation. The mass properties file is used once for initialization of alternative parameters from Mass Properties dialog box.

always—Uses the values in the mass properties file for mass property calculation. The values in the mass properties file override the previous values of the alternative parameters.

mdl_legacy_annotation_msg

Defines the type of warning message that appears when you open a model with legacy annotations, such as set datums and set datum tag annotations.

• no*—Message appears in a transient balloon.

• yes—Message appears in a message box.

• none—No message appears.

mdl_tree_cfg_file

<path>

Specifies the Model Tree configuration file to be loaded when you start Creo Parametric.

measure_auto_replace_mode

yes, no*

Specifies how references are replaced in the Measure dialog box. Applies to distance, angle, and transform measurements only.

yes—For distance, angle, or transform measurements, when two references are selected, and you select a new reference, the new reference automatically replaces the second selected reference.

no*—References are not automatically replaced in the Measure dialog box. You must right-click a reference, choose Replace from the shortcut menu, and select a new reference.

measure_dec_places

-1*, <integer>

Controls the number of digits displayed after the decimal point for the measure analysis tools. If you do not change the default of -1, Creo Parametric uses the setting of the measure_sig_figures configuration option.

measure_dialog_expand

yes, no*

Specifies whether the Measure dialog box opens in an expanded condition by default.

yes—Opens the Measure dialog box fully expanded.

no*—Opens the Measure dialog box in the same condition as it was the last time it closed, either expanded or collapsed.

measure_ref_option_status

default*, all_on, all_off, keep_last

Specifies whether the reference entity options are automatically selected in the Measure dialog box.

default*—The system determines whether an option is selected based on the references and the measurement type.

all_on—Options are selected whenever they are available.

all_off—Options are not selected.

keep_last—Options are in the same condition that they were the last time the Measure dialog box closed, either selected or not.

measure_sig_figures

Sets the number of significant figures in the results when you use the Model Size dialog box from the Info menu. The maximum value is 11.

menu_font

Specifies the font used in the Creo Parametric menu bar, menus, and all their children. Provide the comma-delimited variables in any order, for example, italic bold, 24, times or 24,times, italic bold have the same effect. Any omitted variable uses the standard setting.

menu_manager_position

adaptive*, inside, outside

Determines the location of the Menu Manager.

outside—Positions the Menu Manager outside the active Creo Parametric window, such that the top-left corner of the menu manager is placed adjacent to the top-right corner of the active Creo Parametric window.

inside—Positions the Menu Manager inside the graphics area, such that the top-right corner of the Menu Manager is placed on the top-right corner of the graphics area.

adaptive—Positions the Menu Manager inside the graphics area when the space outside the Creo Parametric window is not adequate to contain the horizontal width of the Menu Manager.

menu_mapper_location

Sets the path to the Menu Mapper. When you click Help > Menu Mapper, Creo Parametric launches the Menu Mapper from the specified location.

The default path is http://www.ptc.com/community/proewf3/menu_mapper/en/index.htm.

mesh_spline_surf

no*, yes

Displays the blue mesh surface lines.

minimum_angle_dimension

For selected references of a driven dimension, controls the value for the minimum angle under which Creo assumes parallelism.

model_detail_options_file

$PRO_DIRECTORY\text\3d_inch.dtl*,<file name>.dtl, <file path with file name>

Sets the default model detail options values for new models.

model_notes_as_labels

no*, yes

Determines whether model notes display as full text (default) or labels.

model_tree_start

yes*, no

modify_abs_accur_on_interpret

yes*, no

Sets the default for whether or not the absolute accuracy value is interpreted when the model is interpreted using File > Prepare >

Model Properties > Units > change >

Set > Interpret dimensions.

Displays the Model Tree with its model (default).

modify_abs_accuracy_on_convert

yes*, no

Sets the default for whether or not the absolute accuracy value is converted when the model is converted using File > Prepare >

Model Properties > Units > change >

Set > Convert dimensions.

modify_abs_accuracy_on_scale

yes, no*

Sets the default for whether or not the absolute accuracy value is scaled when the model is scaled using Operations > Scale Model.

mp_analysis_default_source

MP_SOURCE*, Assigned, Computed

Sets the default value for the calculation option when you open the Mass Properties dialog box during mass properties analysis.

native_kbd_macros

no*, yes

Specifies support of keyboard macros in a native language, for example, German, rather than only English.

number_user_colors

200*

Specifies the maximum number of user-defined colors that are available within the Appearance Editor and the Entity Colors dialog boxes.

old_style_set_datum

yes*, no

Specifies whether to display

in the Datum or Axis dialog box. The

button allows you to create set datum tags with the old-style display.

Even if the value of old_style_set_datum configuration option is set to no, the

appears in the Datum or Axis dialog box when modifying a pre-existing old-style set datum.

online_resources_location

Sets the path to Online Resources. When you click Help > Online Resources, Creo Parametric launches the Online Resources page from the specified location.

The default path is http://www.ptc.com/community/proewf3/newtools/index.htm.

open_simplified_rep_by_default

no*, yes

Opens the Open Rep dialog box by default if you click Open on the File Open dialog box.

orientation

trimetric*, isometric, user_default

Establishes the initial default view position, or orientation. After you set the configuration options for x_axis and y_axis,the system defaults to the user-defined values. To override the orientation at runtime, click View > Orientation > Standard Orientation.

trimetric—Orients the model trimetrically.

isometric—Orients the model isometrically.

user_default.—Orients the model in the position specified in the configuration options x_axis and y_axis If you do not define these options, the system defaults to trimetric.

orientation_style

dynamic*, anchored

Sets the default viewing style irrespective of whether the Orient mode is enabled or disabled, that is, you are outside Orient mode or in the Orient mode, respectively. When Orient mode is enabled, you may change the viewing style as required.

dynamic—The Orientation Center is displayed as

. Orientation is updated as the pointer moves. The model spins freely about the Orientation Center.

anchored—The Orientation Center is displayed as

. The orientation is updated as the pointer moves. Model rotation is controlled by the direction and distance the pointer is moved from its initial position. The Orientation Center changes color at each 90-degree interval. When the pointer returns to the original position, the view is reset to where you started.

override_store_back

no*, yes

Stores all retrieved objects in the current working directory.

no—Stores objects in their original directories. If you do not have write permission to the original directory, the configuration option save_object_in_current takes effect.

yes—Stores objects in the current working directory.

parenthesize_ref_dim

no*, yes

Encloses reference dimensions in parentheses. If set to no, the reference dimensions are followed with the text "REF."

part_mp_calc_ignore_alt_mp

yes*, no

By default, to calculate the mass properties, Creo uses the calculated mass (mass=volume*density). If you set the value of the configuration option to no then Creo uses the value of PRO_MP_ALT_MASS (alternative mass) that you defined to calculate part mass properties if PRO_MP_SOURCE is Geometry and Parameters or Fully Assigned.

pick_aperture_radius

7.000000

Specifies the size of the area about the mouse when making selections. Units are 1/1000 of screen size.

planar_xsec_default_type

offset*, through

Set the default value for the constraint type for the planar cross sections.

plot_names

yes*, no

no—Gives plot files, except PostScript plots, the extension plt.

yes—Gives all plot files descriptive extensions:

hp—For Hewlett-Packard

hp2—For Hewlett-Packard hpgl2

cal—For Calcomp

ver—For Versatec

ger—For Gerber photoplotters

ps—For PostScript (including color)

preferred_save_as_type

*.prt *.igs *.set *.vda *.neu *.stp *.ntr *.ct *.cat *.stl *.iv *.obj *.slp *.unv *.wrl *.enm *.evs *.mdb *.edn *.emp *.evs *.edp *.gbf *.asc *.facet *.sat *.model *.ed *x_t *.ed*.jpg *.shd *.eps *.tif*.pic *.zip

Sets the order of the file types to customize the Type list in the Save a Copy dialog box.

prehighlight

yes*, no

Highlights selectable items beneath the pointer before selection. Prehighlighting provides a visual check to confirm that you will select the intended item.

prehighlight_tree

no*, yes

Specifies whether the selectable items beneath the pointer on the Model Tree, the Layer Tree, or the 3D Detail Tree are highlighted before you select them.

pro_colormap_path

Specifies the directory path for a color map (.map) file to be loaded from disk. Use the full path to avoid problems.

pro_crosshatch_dir

Specifies a default directory for your crosshatch library in which you can save crosshatching patterns for later retrieval. Use the full path of the default directory.

pro_datum_target_dir

Sets the default directory for your user-defined datum target symbols. Use the full pathname to avoid problems. For example, /home/users/library/datum_target.

pro_editor_command

Enables an editor other than the system editor when the optional editor has been specified as the value for the option relation_file_editor.

The command specified will be executed as it is typed in the config.pro file. If the command does not open a new window, you can start the editor in the system window used to start Creo Parametric.

pro_material_dir

Sets the default directory for the part material library. Use the full path to avoid problems. For example, /home/users/library/material.

pro_plot_config_dir

Sets the directory of your user-defined plotter configuration file. Use the full path to avoid problems. For example, /home/users/plot_dir.

pro_unit_length

unit_inch*, unit_foot, unit_mm, unit_cm, unit_m

Sets the default units for new objects.

pro_unit_mass

unit_pound*, unit_ounce, unit_ton, unit_gram, unit_kilogram, unit_tonne

Sets the default units for mass for new objects.

prompt_on_erase_not_disp

no*, yes

Displays a prompt so you can choose whether to save undisplayed objects before they are erased. This option is used with the Erase > Not Displayed command on the View menu.

no—Erases all undisplayed objects without a prompt.

yes—Prompts you to choose whether to save undisplayed objects.

prompt_on_exit

no*, yes

Prompts you whether to save objects when you exit a Creo Parametric session. Your objects are not saved unless you set the option to yes.

propagate_change_to_parents

no*, yes

Determines which parent models to save when the option save_objects is set to changed or changed_and_specified.

no—Saves only parent models that have actually been changed.

yes—Saves any model that is a parent of a changed model.

propagate_inactive_annotation

yes*, no

Propagates inactive annotations.

provide_pick_message_always

no*, yes

Displays a description of an item in the message area after each selection.

no—Displays descriptions for an item only while querying

yes—Displays descriptions for items in all case, even when Query is not used. Queries include preselection highlighting, Next and Previous, and selections.

quick_print_drawing_template

Specifies the path and name of a drawing template to be used by the File > Print > Quick Drawing command.

quick_print_plotter_config_file

Specifies the path and name of the default plotter configuration file (*.pcf) to be used by the File > Quick Print command.

If plotter is set to ms_print_mgr, no other options are necessary. If it isn't set to ms_print_mgr, adding to the plotter configuration file the values for plot_file_dir and plotter_command is recommended.

read_famtab_file_on_retrieve

no*, yes

no—Ignores filename.ptd.

yes—Creates and saves filename.ptd and uses that file on generic retrieval.

regen_backup_using_disk

no*, yes

Specifies whether the current model is backed up before each regeneration.

regen_backup_directory

Specifies the directory in which the system stores the backed up models. The primary default is the current directory. However, if that directory is read-only, the secondary default is the /tmp directory.

relation_file_editor

Sets the editor used to edit relations.

relation_text_trail_output

yes*, no

Includes or excludes changes in the text area of the Relations dialog box in the trail file.

relation_tool_mapkey_behavior

Increment*, full_output

Controls how Creo Parametric runs mapkeys in the Relations dialog box.

Increment—Records the text set added or removed in the text area and saves it to the mapkey. Subsequently, on running the mapkey, adds or removes text incrementally to the current text set in the text area.

full_output—Records the original text set in the text area and saves it to the mapkey. Subsequently, on running the mapkey, the current text set in the text area is replaced with the recorded text set.

You cannot record mapkeys if the value of relation_text_trail_output is set to no. However, you can run a mapkey that was recorded with this configuration option set to yes, regardless of this options's setting when you run the mapkey.

relations_num_const_units

yes*, no

Checks for units in a relation, issues a warning if units are missing, and prompts you to apply units.

If you want to add a relation to nonsolid models, such as notebook and bulks, you must always specify units for numeric constants. The setting of this configuration option is ignored for nonsolid models.

relations_units_sensitive

yes*, no

Checks for units when solving relations.

yes—Takes units into account. If units are missing, a warning appears.

no—Ignores units.

remove_stacked_non_graphical_ae

yes, no*

Controls the deletion of stacked annotation element when the leader of the stack is deleted. If set to yes, deletes the annotation elements in the stack for which you have not set references or parameters.

rename_drawings_with_object

none*, part, assem, both

Controls whether the system automatically copies drawing files associated with the part or assembly object types. The drawing files must have the same name as their objects.

none—Excludes the associated drawing when saving copies.

part—Copies the associated drawings of a part.

assem—Copies the associated drawings of an assembly and its components.

both—Copies the associated drawings for both parts and assemblies.

To ensure that only objects with unique names are in session, use the default no for disable_search_path_check. The system checks the search path for objects with duplicate names.

restricted_val_definition

Specifies the location and name of the external file that contains definitions of the restricted-value parameters. Use the full directory path and name.

retain_display_memory

yes*, no

Determines whether the display of an object on the screen is kept in memory when you quit the window. The default yes speeds up the retrieval of objects.

retrieve_data_sharing_ref_parts

no*, yes, ignore_missing

Retrieves the referenced parts for dependent features with shared data, such as Inheritance, External Copy Geometry, External Shrinkwrap, and External Merge.

no—Ignores referenced parts in the retrieval.

yes—Prompts the user to accept each referenced part during the retrieval.

ignore_missing—Skips any missing referenced part, sends a message to that effect, and continues the retrieval process.

save_clipped_view

no*, yes

Specifies whether to save the model in the view clipped state.

save_dialog_for_existing_models

no*, yes

Controls whether the Save Object dialog box is shown when the storage location of the models is already known.

save_display

no*, yes

Displays the geometry and detail items, such as solid dimensions, in View-Only mode. Use this option to decrease model retrieval time. To override this setting during runtime, click Tools > Environment, and then select or clear Save display under Default actions.

save_instance_accelerator

saved objects*, none, explicit, always

Determines how instances are saved with the Family Tables of solid parts.

saved objects—Saves instance accelerator files if,

• The instance is modified in one of the following ways.

◦ Feature redefinition

◦ Feature rerouting

◦ Reference replacement

◦ Feature reordering

◦ Component replacement

◦ Object integration

• The instance verification status is not set to Failed.

• The instance verification status is set to Unverified. In this case, when creating the accelerator file, Creo Parametric displays a message stating that the accelerator file was created for the nonverified instance.

none—Does not save instance accelerator files.

explicit—Saves instance accelerator files only when you explicitly save instances.

always—Always saves instance accelerator files, regardless of whether you are saving an instance explicitly or through a higher-level object.

You can override this configuration option at runtime by clicking File > Instance Operations, and clicking another command on the associated INST DBMS menu.

save_model_display

shading_lod*, wireframe

By default, the system always stores wireframe data in both parts and assemblies. The only information that the system saves in the assembly .asm file is the display setting of components that are intersected by assembly features. No shade data is saved with the file from creo 4. If option is set to shading_lod, the shade data is created on the fly on retrieval. This is not done if option is set to wireframe.

shading_lod—Saves wireframe data and shade data is generated on the fly on retrieval.

wireframe—Stores wireframe data in both parts and assemblies for a wireframe of the components.

save_modified_draw_models_only

yes*, no

Determines whether the system saves the model after you have changed it. If set to no, the system saves the model every time that you store the drawing.

save_object_in_current

no*, yes

Saves the object retrieved from a directory where you do not have write permission. See the override_store_back option. The objects to be saved are set by the save_objects configuration option.

no—Does not save the object.

yes—Saves the object in the current directory.

save_objects

changed_and_specified*, all, changed, changed_and_updated

Determines whether to save a model, and its dependent objects such as assembled components or referenced models.

changed_and_specified—Saves the model regardless of the changes to the model, but only saves those dependent objects that are modified. This value is valid in a session of Creo Parametric or the Windchill server.

all—Saves the model and its dependent objects, regardless of changes to the model and its dependents. This value is valid in a session of Creo Parametric or the Windchill server.

changed—Saves the model only when it is modified, but only saves those dependent objects that are modified. This value is valid in a session of Creo Parametric or the Windchill server.

changed_and_updated—Saves the model only if the modifications to the models were made in session of Creo Parametric or Windchill but saves any dependent object that was modified in a session of Creo Parametric or Windchill. This configuration option is valid if you modify the dependent objects when Creo Parametric is connected to a Windchill server or in Windchill workspace.

save_unchanged_pdm_object

as_ref*, as_copy

Determines how to save an object retrieved from a Pro/PDM database. The object is saved in the current working directory.

as_ref—Saves the object as a reference only, that is, as a pointer to the Pro/PDM database.

as_copy—Saves the unchanged object.

saving_model_thumbnails

yes*, no

Saves a thumbnail image of the model to the Creo Parametric file.

search_path

Specifies an ordered list of directories in which to search for object or file retrieval. These directories, along with the current (working) directory and any directories in the search.pro file (see the configuration file option search_path_file) make up the Creo Parametric search path.

Separator Characters and Search Paths

You must enclose in quotation marks any search path with a separator character (space, comma, or semicolon) in a directory name, for example:

• Windows: search_path "C:\Program Files\proe2001\models"

For Windows NT, omit the last backslash (\) from the path, or enclose the path in quotation marks, or add a trailing space after the backslash.

Relative and Absolute Paths

The directory path names can be relative or absolute. You can use special characters, such as ".." in Windows, in specifying a relative path name.

Relative path names are initially resolved relative to the startup directory. If you subsequently reload the configuration file, the system reevaluates the relative path names relative to the current working directory and appends the new directories (if any) to the search path (the previous path remains in place).

It is better, therefore, to specify the full path names always (in other words, from root) so as to avoid problems if you change working directories or use the same configuration file in another startup directory.

Using More Than One Path

The option can have several path names on a single line, separated by commas, semicolons, or spaces. Whichever delimiter you choose, you must then use consistently. The option can appear any number of times in the configuration file, so it is not necessary to have more than one path name to a line. If objects with the same name are stored in more than one search-path directory, the system retrieves the first one that it finds, regardless of which object is the most recent.

Previously Defined Environment Variables

Search paths may also include previously defined environment variables. This is done by preceding the variable with $ in the search path definition. For example, the environment variable OBJ_TYPE can be used as follows:

search_path /partlib/$OBJ_TYPE/objs

search_path_file

<path>

Specifies the location of the search.pro file, which contains a list of directory path names. These directories, along with the current working directory, and any directories specified by the configuration option search_path, make up the Creo Parametric search path.

In the search.pro file, you specify an individual directory path on each line, starting with the first line in the file. Blank lines and comment lines (which begin with !) are permitted.

You can specify either the path for the search.pro file or just the path to the directory containing that file. In the latter case, the system looks for search.pro in that directory. Use the full path rather than a relative one to avoid problems if you change working directories or use the same configuration file in another startup directory.

Separator Characters and Search Paths

You must enclose in quotation marks any search path with a separator character (space, comma, or semicolon) in a directory name, for example:

• Windows: search_path "C:\Program Files\proe2001\models"

For Windows NT, omit the last backslash (\) from the path, or enclose the path in quotation marks, or add a trailing space after the backslash.

sel_insts_on_comp_retrieval

no*, yes

Prompts you to choose an instance when you retrieve instances of a family of assemblies and the table-driven components used in the assembly instances are themselves generics.

select_newly_created_dims

Controls whether all newly created dimensions remain selected after exiting the dimension creation command.

no*—Dimensions are not selected.

yes—Dimensions remain selected.

select_on_dtm_edges

all_modes*, sketcher_only

Specifies the method of selecting a datum plane. If you use Query frequently, set this option tosketcher_only.

all_modes—Click the visual boundary of the datum plane.

sketcher_only—Click the tag of the datum plane in modes other than Sketcher.

set_trail_single_step

no*, yes

Enables a trail file to be single-stepped by pressing ENTER.

shade_mfg_ref_models

yes*, no

Determines whether to process reference parts when generating the shaded image.

no—Does not shade reference parts (to save time).

yes—Shades reference parts.

shade_surface_feat

yes*, no

Displays surface features with shading.

shade_with

curves*, no

Displays datum curves on shaded objects.

shade_with_edge_tangent

yes*, no

Controls whether tangent edges are displayed in Shading With Edges mode or not.

show_dim_sign

no*, yes

Shows positive or negative values for dimensions. Dimensions for coordinate systems and datum point offsets always show negative or positive values, even if this option is set to no.

no—Displays positive dimensions by creating the geometry to the opposite side, if you enter a negative value for the dimension.

yes—Displays negative dimensions by creating the geometry to the same side, if the dimension you modify is negative, and if you enter a negative value.

show_persp_type_om

yes, no*

yes—Shows perspective types in the View dialog box.

no*—Does not show perspective types in the View dialog box.

show_selected_item_id

no*, yes

Specifies whether to display IDs of the items listed in the Pick From List dialog box for the queried model geometry or dimensions.

show_sketch_dims_in_feature

yes, no*

Sets the default display state of internal sketch dimensions in the feature definition environment.

smooth_lines

Off*, On

This configuration option is valid for parts, assemblies, drawing, and sketches. You can apply anti-aliasing to edges, curves, and datums.

When you enable this configuration option, the display quality is smooth, but is relative to the performance of the operating system. This configuration option is off by default. However, its changes are effective when the enable_fsaa configuration option is enabled.

spherical_map_size

256x256*, 512x512, 1024x1024

Specifies the size of the texture image of the spherical map (resolution) to be used for realtime rendering. Increasing the image size affects performance but improves quality of the image.

This option is valid only in the OpenGL graphics mode and for graphics cards that do not support cubic environment mapping.

spin_center_display

yes*, no

Determines whether the spin center symbol is displayed.

To override the display setting during runtime, click Tools > Environment, and then select or clear Spin Center under Display in the Environment dialog box.

spin_rate_zoom_sensitive

no*, yes

Controls the sensitivity of the model to rotation.

yes—Reduces the sensitivity of the model to rotation.

spin_with_orientation_center

yes*, no

Displays the orientation center while reorienting the model.

spin_with_part_entities

no*, yes

Displays datum features during the dynamic spinning of a model.

spin_with_silhouettes

no*, yes

Displays silhouette lines during the dynamic spinning of a model.

start_model_dir

Provides the full path to the directory containing start parts and assemblies. For example:

start_model_dir C:\Users\Johndoe\Pro\Start_Models

start_model_dir/users/johndoe/pro/start_models

system_colors_file

<path>

Specifies the full path within the config.pro file that sets the default color of the graphics. To change the colors in session, click File > Options > System Colors, and then expand a list in which to change a system color.

In the system colors file, you can define default RGBvalues (<0.0000000.000000 0.000000 ) for the various graphics. See the next table. The three real numbers from 0–100 specify a percentage of red, green, and blue, respectively, in the resulting color. For example,0 0 49 defines a medium blue. The RGB values are identical to those in the R,G, and B boxes in the Color Editor dialog box. To access this dialog box, click a color button to open the color palette and then click More Colors.

tangent_edge_display

solid*, no, centerline, phantom, dimmed

Determines how edges between tangent surfaces are displayed.

solid—Displays edges as solid lines.

no—Does not display edges.

centerline—Displays edges in centerline font.

phantom—Displays edges in phantom font.

dimmed—Displays edges in a dimmed system color.

template_drawing

c_drawing.drw

Specifies the file name of the default drawing template.

template_solidpart

Specifies the file name of the default drawing template for a part.

text_antialiasing

Off*, On

The text that is flat to the screen on the graphics window is smooth when this configuration option enabled. This configuration option is valid for parts, assemblies, drawing, and sketches. Is off by default. When enabled, it displays a message that the changes are effective when Creo restarts.

tol_display

no*, yes

Displays the dimension values with or without tolerances.

no—Does not display the dimension values in the Tolerance list.

yes—Displays the dimension values in the Tolerance list.

tolerance_class

fine*, medium, coarse, very_coarse

Sets the default tolerance class for ISO-standard models. The system uses the tolerance class in conjunction with the dimension value when retrieving tolerances for general or broken-edge dimensions.

tolerance_standard

ansi*, iso

Sets the tolerance standard used when creating the model.

tolerance_table_dir

Sets the default directory for user-defined tolerance tables for ISO-standard models. All Holes and Shafts tables overwrite existing tables when loaded.

trail_delay

Sets a delay in seconds between steps in a trail file.

trail_dir

Creates the trail file in the specified directory rather than in the startup directory.

use_8_plotter_pens

no*, yes

Specifies whether to support up to 8 plotter pens. The initial default is 4 pens.

use_part_color_for_hidden_lines

no*, yes

Uses a dimmed, user-defined part color for hidden lines.

use_software_linefonts

no*, yes

no—Plots lines using the line font that most closely resembles the font used in Creo Parametric.

yes—Plots the exact line style used in Creo Parametric, dot by dot, dash by dash, and space by space.

visible_message_lines

Sets the default number of message lines in the Creo Parametric message area.

warn_if_iso_tol_missing

no*, yes

Controls the display of a warning message in the Invalid ISO Tolerance dialog box. The Invalid ISO Tolerance dialog box is displayed when Creo Parametric validates an ISO tolerance table and finds a missing tolerance value in the selected table.

no—Creo Parametric does not display a warning message.

yes—Creo Parametric displays a warning message if a tolerance value in the selected table is missing.

When regenerating the model or the drawing, Creo Parametric saves a warning message in a log file for each dimension that has no corresponding tolerance value in the ISO tolerance table. After regenerating the model or the drawing, you can access this log file by clicking Info > Session Info > Message Log.

web_browser_history_days

20*

Stores history records for the Creo Parametric browser for the number of days specified.

web_browser_homepage

http://www.ptc.com/community/proewf/newtools/index.htm*

Specifies the path of the home page for the Creo Parametric browser.

windows_scale

1.000000*

Scales Creo Parametric windows with a given coefficient from 0.500000 through 1.000000. A value of 0.85 is usually adequate to allow dynamic menus to display to the right of the Creo Parametric window.

x_angle

0.000000*

Sets a default view orientation in degrees for models. The default orientation depends on which option—x_angle, y_angle, or orientation—is last in the configuration file. If none is used, the default is trimetric. See the orientation option.

If these variables are in the configuration file, the settings appear in the Orientation dialog box: choose View > Orientation, select Preferences under Type, and look under Default Orientation.

y_angle

0.000000*

If these variables are in the configuration file, the settings appear in the Orientation dialog box: choose View > Orientation, select Preferences under Type, and look under Default Orientation.