Creo Progressive Die Extension (PDX) Reference Guide > Using PDX > Articles > To Prepare an Article
  
To Prepare an Article
Specific article parameters must be set in advance for use later in the process.
1. Click PDX Article > Prepare Article.
2. Select the driving surface. This surface should be on the lower side of the article which will be aligned to the lower side of the strip in a strip design.
3. Select an assembling coordinate system. Make sure the system is on the driving surface with the Z axis perpendicular to the tool opening axis.