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Behavioral Modeling Using Creo Parametric
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Training Agenda
Day 1
Module 01
Module 02
Introduction to the Behavioral Modeling Process

Creating Measurement Features on Creo Parametric
Models
Creating Model Property Features on Creo Parametric
Models
Creating Analysis Features on Creo Parametric Models
Creating User-Defined Analysis Features on Creo
Parametric Models
Conducting Design Studies and Optimizing Models
Project
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Module 04
Module 05
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Module 06
Module 07
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Table of Contents
Introduction to the Behavioral Modeling Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Behavioral Modeling Process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Identifying BMX Analysis Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Identifying the Differences Between Creo Parametric Analyses . . . 1-12
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Creating Measurement Features on Creo Parametric Models . . . . . . 2-1

Comparing Creo Parametric Measurement Analyses . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Measuring Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Measuring Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Measuring Angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Measuring Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Measuring Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
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Creating Model Property Features on Creo Parametric Models . . . . . 3-1

Comparing Model Property Analyses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Measuring Mass Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Measuring X-Section Mass Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Measuring One-Sided Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Measuring Pairs Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
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Creating Analysis Features on Creo Parametric Models . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Comparing Analysis Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Creating a Relation Analysis Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Creating a Motion Analysis Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Creating a Creo Simulate Analysis Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Creating an MS Excel Analysis Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Creating an External Analysis Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Monitoring the Parameters of Analysis Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Statistical Design Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Creating User-Defined Analysis Features on Creo Parametric Models5-1
Introduction to User-Defined Analysis Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Creating Field Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Creating a Construction Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Creating User-Defined Analysis Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Conducting Design Studies and Optimizing Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Comparing Design Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Translating Design Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Performing Sensitivity Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Performing Feasibility Design Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Performing Optimization Design Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
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Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Student Preface Using the Header
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In this topic, you learn about the course handbook layout and
the header used to begin each lab in Creo Parametric.
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Procedure / Exercise Header:
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Modules
Topics
Concept
Theory
Procedure
Exercise (if applicable)
Course Handbook Layout:
Course Handbook Layout

The information in this course handbook is organized to help students locate
information after the course is complete. Each course is organized into
modules, each covering a general subject. Each module contains topics,
with each topic focused on a specific portion of the module subject. Each
individual topic in the module is divided into the following sections:
Concept This section contains the initial introduction to the topic and
is presented during the class lecture as an overhead slide, typically with
figures and bullets.
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Theory This section provides detailed information about content

introduced in the Concept, and is discussed in the class lecture but not
shown on the overhead slide. The Theory section contains additional
paragraphs of text, bullets, tables, and/or figures.
Procedure This section provides step-by-step instructions about how to
complete the topic within Creo Parametric. Procedures are short, focused,
and cover a specific topic. Procedures are found in the Student Handbook
only. Not every topic has a Procedure, as there are knowledge topics that
contain only Concept and Theory.
Exercise Exercises are similar to procedures, except that they are
typically longer, more involved, and use more complicated models.
Exercises also may cover multiple topics, so not every topic will have an
associated exercise. Exercises are found in the separate Exercise Guide
and/or the online exercise HTML files.
Procedure / Exercise Header
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The first module for certain courses is known as a process

module. Process modules introduce you to the generic high-level
processes that will be taught over the span of the entire course.
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To make the exercises and procedures (referred to collectively as labs) as

concise as possible, each begins with a header. The header lists the name
of the lab, the working directory, and the file you are to open.
The following items are indicated in the figure above, where applicable:
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1. Procedure/Exercise Name This is the name of the lab.

2. Scenario This briefly describes what will be done in the lab. The
Scenario is only found in Exercises.
3. Close Windows/Erase Not Displayed A reminder that you should
close any open files and erase them from memory:
until the icon is no longer displayed.
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Click Close
and then click OK.

Click Erase Not Displayed
Folder Name This is the working directory for the lab. Lab files are
stored in topic folders within specific functional area folders. The path to
the lab files is:
PTCU\CreoParametric1\functional_area_folder\topic_folder
In the example, Rounds is the functional area folder and Variable
is the topic folder, so you would set the Working Directory to
PTCU\CreoParametric1\Round\Variable.
To set the working directory, right-click the folder in the folder tree or
browser, and select Set Working Directory.
Model to Open This is the file to be opened from the working
directory. In the above example, VARIABLE_RAD.PRT is the model to
open. The model could be a part, drawing, assembly, and so on. If
you are expected to begin the lab without an open model, and instead
create a new model, you will see Create New.
To open the indicated model, right-click the file in the browser and
select Open.
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Task Name Labs are broken into distinct tasks. There may be one
or more tasks within a lab.
Lab Steps These are the individual steps required to complete
a task.
Two other items to note for labs:

Saving Saving your work after completing a lab is optional, unless
otherwise stated.
Exercises Exercises follow the same header format as Procedures.
Setting Up Creo Parametric for Use with Training Labs
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Before you begin a lab from any training course, it is important that you
configure Creo Parametric to ensure the system is set up to run the lab
exercises properly. Therefore, if you are running the training labs on a
computer outside of a training center, follow these three basic steps:
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Extract the class files zip file to a root level drive such as C: or D:.
The extracted zip will create the default folder path automatically, such
as C:\PTCU\CreoParametric1\.
Locate your existing Creo Parametric shortcut.
Copy and paste the shortcut to your desktop.
Right-click the newly pasted shortcut and select Properties.
Select the Shortcut tab and set the Start In location to be the same as
the default folder. For example, C:\PTCU\CreoParametric1\.
Start Creo Parametric using the newly configured shortcut.
The default working directory will be set to the CreoParametric1 folder.
You can then navigate easily to the functional area and topic folders.
PROCEDURE - Student Preface Using the Header

Scenario
In this exercise, you learn how to use the header to set up the Creo
Parametric working environment for each lab in the course.
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SampleFunctionalArea\Topic1_Folder
Configure Creo Parametric to ensure the system is set up to run

the lab exercises properly.
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Step 1:
EXTRUDE_1.PRT
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Perform this task only if you are running the labs on a computer
outside of a training center, otherwise proceed to Task 2.
1. Extract the zipped class files to a root level drive such as C: or D:.
The extracted ZIP will create the default folder path automatically,
such as C:\PTCU\CreoParametric1.
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2. Locate your existing Creo Parametric shortcut.

Copy and paste the shortcut to your desktop.
Right-click the newly pasted shortcut and select Properties.
Select the Shortcut tab and set the Start In location to be
PTCU\CreoParametric1.
Add the Erase not Displayed icon to the Quick Access toolbar.
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3. Start Creo Parametric using the newly configured shortcut.

The default working directory is set to the CreoParametric1 folder.
You can then navigate easily to the functional area and topic folders.
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1. Click File > Manage Session, and cursor over Erase Not Displayed.
Right-click and select Add to Quick Access Toolbar.
Step 3:
Close all open windows and erase all objects from memory to
avoid any possible conflicts.
1. If you currently have files open, click Close

toolbar, until the icon no longer displays.
from the Quick Access
2. Click Erase Not Displayed

from the Quick Access toolbar.
Click OK if the Erase Not Displayed dialog box appears.
Step 4:
Browse to and expand the functional area folder for this procedure
and set the folder indicated in the header as the Creo Parametric
working directory.
1. Notice the folder indicated in the header above.

2. If necessary, select the Folder Browser
tab from the navigator.
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Click Working Directory

to view the current working directory
folder in the browser.
Double-click SampleFunctionalArea.
3. Right-click the Topic1_Folder folder and select Set Working
Directory.
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4. Double-click the Topic1_Folder folder to display its contents in the

browser.
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Alternatively you can use the cascading folder path in the

browser to navigate to the topic folder, and then right-click and
select Set Working Directory from the browser.
Open the file for this procedure.
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Step 5:
1. Notice the lab model is specified in the header above.

Double-click extrude_1.prt in the browser to open it.
2. You are now ready to begin the first task in the lab:
Read the first task.
Perform the first step, which in most cases will be to set the initial
datum display for the procedure or exercise. Complete the optional
task below to customize the In Graphics toolbar, making the
selection of the datum display options easier
Perform the remaining steps in the procedure or exercise.
Step 6:
OPTIONAL: Customize the In Graphics toolbar to show the datum

display options.
1. Right-click the In Graphics toolbar and clear the Datum Display

Filters check box.
Select the Plane Display, Axis Display, Point Display, and Csys
Display check boxes.
Click in the graphics window.
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3. The model should now appear

as shown.
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This completes the procedure.
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Enable only the following Datum Display types:

2. The In Graphics toolbar should appear as shown.
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Introduction to the Behavioral Modeling

Process
Module Overview
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In this module, you learn about the process of applying Behavioral Modeling
(BMX) to your Creo Parametric models. This process is repeated every time
you run BMX. You are also introduced to the different BMX analysis types,
which define the capabilities of your design studies. Finally, you learn how
BMX analysis differs from other Creo Parametric analyses, ensuring that you
use BMX as it is intended.
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Objectives
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After completing this module, you will be able to:

Apply Behavioral Modeling processes and concepts to your designs.
Identify the different Behavioral Modeling analysis types.
Identify how Behavioral Modeling analysis differs from other Creo
Parametric analyses.
Identify engineering problems that you can solve using Behavioral
Modeling.
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Behavioral Modeling Process

The Behavioral Modeling Process can be summarized in four
high-level steps:
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Figure 2 Analyzing the Design

Model
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Figure 1 Creating the Design Model
Figure 3 Conducting Sensitivity

Analyses on the Model
Figure 4 Conducting Design

Studies on the Model
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Behavioral Modeling Process
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The Behavioral Modeling Process can be summarized in four high-level steps:

Creating the design model.
Analyzing the design model.
Conducting sensitivity analyses on the model.
Conducting design studies on the model.
Creating the Design Model

You create the model by either using top-down design or bottom-up design
methodology.
This process assumes that the design model has been completed,
including mass properties or material for each part.
Therefore, the process only covers Behavioral Modeling techniques.
Analyzing the Design Model

Behavioral Modeling contains a set of tools for performing a wide variety of
analyses on a model and incorporating the analysis results into the model.
You use these tools to:
Create feature parameters based on measurements and analyses of the
model.
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Create geometric entities based on measurements and analyses of the

model.
Create new types of measurements tailored to application-specific needs.
Conducting Sensitivity Analyses on the Model
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When analyzing the design model, there are five groups of tools that you may
use. These groups of tools enable you to:
Measure model geometry.
Analyze model properties.
Analyze surface and curve geometry.
Incorporate other analyses into the design model.
Create user-defined analyses.
Sensitivity analyses enable you to analyze how model parameters change as

a model dimension is varied within a specified range.
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Conducting sensitivity analyses helps you narrow the number of dimensions

and parameters, as well as narrow their specified ranges, when conducting
design studies.
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Conducting Design Studies on the Model
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By conducting design studies on your models, you can use Behavioral

Modeling to modify the model design to reflect the desired solution. There
are two types of design studies:
Feasibility studies Enable you to search for a model by modifying
dimension(s) within a specified range of values that satisfy your design
constraint(s).
Optimization studies Same as feasibility studies but also include a goal,
such as minimizing mass.
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All design studies are optional.
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PROCEDURE - Behavioral Modeling Process Exercise

To achieve optimal performance, a bicycle should balance the weight of its
rider equally on both wheels. Assuming that a 180 pound rider puts 30%
of his weight on the handle bars are 70% on the seat, create an optimal
bicycle frame.
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Process\Behavioral_Modeling
Analyze the design model and determine the location of the center
of gravity.
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Task 1:
BICYCLE.ASM
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Click Mass Properties

from the Model Report group.
Select Feature from the
drop-down list.
Type MASS_PROPS as the
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2. Create a mass property analysis

feature that creates a datum
point at the center of gravity.
Select the Analysis tab.
1. Disable all Datum Display types.
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3. Click Preview Analysis

and
review the mass properties.
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4. Select the Feature tab in the

Mass Properties dialog box.
Clear the VOLUME and
SURF_AREA parameter
check boxes.
Select the PNT_COG datum
feature check box.
Type COG as the name.
Click Complete Feature .
Analyze the design model and determine the distance from the
center of gravity to the center of the wheelbase.
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> Tree Filters.
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1. In the model tree, click Settings
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2. Enable Features in the Model Tree Items dialog box and click OK.
3. Enable only the following Datum
Display types:
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4. Create a datum plane at the

wheelbase midpoint for use in
the distance measurement.
Select the Model tab.
Select datum plane FRONT.
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from the
Click Plane
Datum group.
Type d0/2 as the offset
translation value.
Press ENTER.
Click Yes to add as a feature
relation.
5. Select the Properties tab.

Type MID as the name.
Click OK.
6. Click in the graphics window to
de-select datum plane MID.
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7. Create a distance measurement

feature between datum point
COG and datum plane MID.
Select the Analysis tab.
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8. Select datum point COG and

datum plane MID.
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Click Distance
Measure group.
drop-down list and type
COG_DISTANCE as the
name.
10. Save the model.
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9. Note that the distance is approximately 3.21 and click Complete

Feature .
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Click Regenerate
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Click Save
Click OK.
Task 3:
Conduct sensitivity analyses on the model and determine how

COG_DISTANCE changes as a result of varying the angle of the
front fork.
1. Run the sensitivity analysis.

Click Sensitivity Analysis
from the Design Study group.
Click Select
Dimension in
Variable Selection.
Select MODIFY_THIS in the
model tree.
Select 72.000.
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2. Type 60 as the minimum variable

range and type 85 as the
maximum variable range.
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3. Click Select in Parameters To

Plot.
Select DISTANCE:COG_
DISTANCE.
Click OK.
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4. Type 5 as the number of steps

and click Compute.
from the Quick Access toolbar and click OK to save
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6. Click Save
the model.
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5. Note that COG_DISTANCE is very close to zero when the dimension

is close to 80. You can use this information to narrow the variable
range when conducting design studies.
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Task 4:
Conduct design studies on the model and create an optimal bicycle

design by executing a feasibility study on three dimensions.
A feasibility study is used here because you do not have a specific
goal to maximize or minimize.
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2. Click Cancel to stop adding

design constraints.
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from the
Optimization
Design Study group.
Select Feasibility.
Click Add... within the Design
Constraints dialog box.
DISTANCE from the
Parameter drop-down menu.
Select the Set option.
Click OK to add the design
constraint.
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1. Perform the feasibility design

study.
Click Feasibility/
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Clear the Graph goal check box.
Select Graph constraints.
Click OK.
4. Click Add Dimension within
Design Variables.
Select MODIFY_THIS.
Select 72.000.
Select 27.000.
Select 16.500.
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5. For d6:BICYCLE, type 75 as the

minimum and type 85 as the
maximum.
6. For d2:BICYCLE, type 26 as the
minimum and type 30 as the
maximum.
7. For d7:BICYCLE, type 16.5 as
the minimum and type 20 as the
maximum.
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Identifying BMX Analysis Types

When analyzing the design model, there are five groups of tools
that you may use.
Measurement analysis features
Model property analysis features
Geometry analysis features
Analysis features
User-defined analysis features
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BMX Analysis Types Overview

When analyzing the design model, there are five groups of tools that you
may use:
Measurement analysis features Enable you to measure distance, length,
diameter, angle, and area.
Model property analysis features Enable you to analyze model mass
properties, mass properties of a cross-section, one-sided volume, and
pairs clearance.
Geometry analysis features Enable you to analyze surface and curve
geometry such as a point, radius, curvature, sections, dihedral angle,
deviation, shaded curvature, and slope.
Analysis features Enable you to create analysis features based on
relations, MDX/MDO motion, MS Excel spreadsheets, Creo Simulate, and
external applications.
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User-defined analysis features Enable you to calculate custom

measurements on models that cannot be calculated using the default
capabilities of the other analysis features.
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Identifying the Differences Between Creo

Parametric Analyses
Determining the type of analysis you need to perform is critical.
There are three types of analyses
within Creo Parametric:
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Creo Simulate Analysis

MDX/MDO Motion Analysis
Behavioral Modeling Analysis
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Figure 3 Behavioral Modeling

Analysis
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Figure 2 MDX/MDO Motion

Analysis
Identifying the Differences Between Creo Parametric Analyses

Determining the type of analysis to perform is critical. There are three types
of analyses within Creo Parametric:
Creo Parametric Analysis
Creo Simulate Analysis

Creo Simulate is a structural and thermal analysis package within Creo
Parametric. Using Creo Simulate, you can determine your model's structural
and thermal responses to stress. You can also conduct design studies to
determine the optimal design to mitigate these stresses and improve the
performance of your design. These structural and thermal analyses can show
you how your model will behave in a test lab or in the real world.
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There are two motion analysis packages within Creo Simulate:
Mechanism Design Extension (MDX)
Mechanism Dynamics Option (MDO)
MDX enables you to conduct kinematic design studies of assemblies. This
means that MDX enables you to make an assembly move and analyze its
motion. Using MDX, you can check assemblies for interferences as they
move through their range of motion. You can also create trace curves and
motion envelopes of the components in motion.
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MDO enables you to study how applied forces affect the motion of your
mechanism. This means that you can study how forces, torques, springs,
dampers, gravity, and friction affect your assembly, as well as how the
assembly components react. Additionally, you can capture these reactions
as measures and then graph them. MDO provides you with three types of
analyses:
A dynamic analysis enables you to analyze the relationship between
inertia, gravitational, and external forces acting on the mass of bodies in
your mechanism. This type of analysis also provides you with position,
velocity, and acceleration data.
A static analysis enables you to analyze the forces acting on a body when
it has reached equilibrium.
A force balance analysis enables you to analyze the forces required to
keep a mechanism in a fixed position.
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Behavioral Modeling (BMX) enables you to create analysis features that

embed fit, form, and functional design specifications within the model. By
referencing these analysis features, you can use BMX to automatically solve
engineering problems that do not have a straightforward solution. The types
of problems you can benefit from using BMX are:
Iterative problems where you previously might use trial and error to find
an acceptable solution.
Problems where the exact solution is extremely difficult to calculate.
Problems where repetitive feature construction and/or measurements are
required.
Problems that require a proprietary analysis type.
For example, an iterative problem occurs when you must make a design
change to one dimension on a 1 liter bottle. Then you must determine
which other dimension(s) you would need to change to maintain a liquid
volume of one liter. If you are solving an iterative problem without BMX, you
manually change one or more dimensions on a model, regenerate it, and
determine whether the new design is a feasible solution. However, this is a
time-consuming task. Therefore, it is better to use BMX to list your design
variables and constraints and then let Creo Parametric calculate a solution.
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For an example of a problem in which an exact solution is difficult to find,

consider the cross-section analysis of an airflow duct that changes from a
circular cross-section to a rectangular cross-section. You must determine
how to ensure that the cross-sectional area remains the same throughout
the length of the duct.
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Motion Analysis results to create an optimal solution from all three analysis
packages.
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Parametric Models
Module Overview
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In this module, you learn about measurement analysis as a basic analysis

type in Creo Parametric. Using measurement analysis, you can calculate a
variety of measurements such as distance, length, and angles. You also learn
how to use measurement analysis to create measure features, which form
the foundation of Behavioral Modeling.
Objectives
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Measure distances.
Measure lengths.
Measure angles.
Measure area.
Measure diameter.
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Comparing Creo Parametric Measurement

Analyses
Before learning about each individual measurement analysis,
you must understand:
Differences between the
measurement analyses.
Similarities between the
measurement analyses.
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and Datum Features
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Figure 1 Creating Measurement

Analyses
Figure 2 Analysis Feature Types
Differences Between the Measurement Analyses

Using measurement analysis, you can measure model geometry. You can
create the following measurement features using BMX:
Distance Used to measure the distance between two entities.

Length Used to measure the length along a curve or edge.
Angle Used to measure the angle between two entities.
Area Used to measure the area of a surface.
Diameter Used to measure the diameter of a cylindrical surface.
Similarities Between the Measurement Analyses

When starting any measurement analysis, you can select how the
measurement is captured in Creo Parametric. Your choices include:
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Quick Enables you to compute measurements without saving the analysis

or creating a measurement feature in the model tree.
Saved Enables you to save the analysis for future use. You can retrieve
a saved analysis by clicking Analysis > Saved Analysis.
Feature Enables you to save the analysis as a feature in the model tree.
Additionally, you can now access the Feature tab in the measurement
Analysis dialog box. Within the Feature tab, you can create optional
parameters and/or datum features when creating your measurement
analysis feature.
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In Assembly mode, all measurements are based on the unexploded

assembly distances. Exploding an assembly affects only the view
of the assembly components.
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Measuring Distance
Distance analysis enables you to compute the distance between
two selected entities.
You can select any type of entity,
such as:
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Edges and curves.
Surfaces and planes.
Axes and coordinate systems.
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Distance
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Figure 2 Parameters and Datums
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Distance analysis enables you to compute the distance between two selected
entities.
You can select any type of entity, such as:
Points and vertices.

Edges and curves.
Surfaces and planes.
Axes and coordinate systems.
Measuring Distance Workflow

Distance measurement is one of the primary types of measurement analysis
used in Behavioral Modeling. It enables you to measure distance between
two references. These two references are called the From reference and the
To reference. When creating a distance measurement, Creo Parametric
uses the following workflow:
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Select an analysis type.

Select the From reference.
Select the To reference.
If necessary, select projected distance options.
Complete the feature.
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unlimited amount of distances from it by selecting various other
entities. Creo Parametric calculates all the distances with respect
to the first entity until you complete the feature or you click Repeat
in the Distance dialog box.
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a default datum plane. To measure a projected distance, follow the same
workflow for measuring distances by selecting a From reference and a To
reference. You then right-click, select Direction Collector, and select a
direction reference. Measuring projected distances enables you to easily
select a direction reference instead of having to create specific geometry
to create the measurement.
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you can display your projected measurements in Cartesian, cylindrical, or
spherical coordinates. This option is available on the Analysis tab in the
Distance dialog box.
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part in the graphics window. This option is available on the Analysis tab
in the Distance dialog box.
BMX Feature Options
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A measurement parameter named DISTANCE.
A measurement parameter named PROJ_DISTANCE.
A datum point on the From reference, the To reference, both references,
or neither reference.
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Best Practices Clearing Selection

At any time, you can easily clear your selection by right-clicking, selecting
the reference you wish to remove (for example, the To Collector), then
right-clicking again and selecting Clear.
Best Practices Selection Filter

If you are having trouble selecting your desired entity, use Creo Parametrics
Selection Filter to filter your choices. For example, if you are having trouble
selecting a desired surface, select Surface in the selection filter and then
select or query-select your surface.
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PROCEDURE - Measuring Distance

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Select the surface shown.
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Select the surface.
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Collector.
Select the edge.
Distance dialog box.
Note the parameters and
datums.
8. Click Complete Feature
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Measuring Length
Length analysis enables you to compute the measurement of
curves, edges, facet edges, and features.
There are two methods for selecting
your length references:
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Rule-based edge selection
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edge selection, you can select:
Single Chain Select an edge to display its length.
Tangent Chain Select an edge, press SHIFT, re-select the edge, and then
select multiple tangent edges to display their overall length.
Loop Chain Select an edge, press SHIFT, and select the tangent surface.
Note that you can manually create "loop" measurements by
selecting the Tangent Chain option.
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edge/curve entities to the original
anchor edge/curve.
Partial Loop Selects the anchor
edge/curve. Click to modify the
extent reference curve/edge,
which enables you to add
additional curves/edges.
Complete Loop Selects a loop
of curves/edges. Click to modify
the loop reference surface.
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select the Analysis tab in the Length
dialog box and then click Details.
You can now select one of three
rule-based references:
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PROCEDURE - Measuring Length

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Select Rule-based.
Note the tangent length of the curve as measured from the original
anchor edge.
2. Select Partial Loop.
Select the top, horizontal
edge of the part as the extent
reference.
Click Flip in the Chain dialog
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3. Select Complete Loop.

Select surface with the
countersink hole as the loop
reference.
Click OK in the Chain dialog
box.
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Length dialog box.
Type LOOP_LENGTH as the
parameter name.
Click Complete Feature .
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Measuring Angles
Angle analysis enables you to compute the angle between two
entities.
Using angle analysis, you can
measure two types of angles:
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Projected angle
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Figure 3 Projected Angle

(Zoomed)
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Figure 2 True Angle
Measuring Angles Overview

Angle analysis enables you to measure the angle between two entities: the
From reference and the To reference. When creating an angle measurement,
Creo Parametric uses the following workflow:

Select the From reference.
Select a To reference.
If necessary, select projected direction options.
Measuring Angles Options

Using angle analysis, you can measure two types of angles:
True angle The angle of the entities.
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Projected angle The angle of the entities projected onto a two-dimensional

plane.
When performing an angle analysis, you can optionally modify the Plot Scale
and Plot Range that Creo Parametric uses to display the measurement.
Scale enables you to adjust the scale of the plot using the wheel button,
specifying the required scale, or dragging the scale handle. Range enables
you to display the angle from 0 to 360 degrees or from +/-180 degrees.
BMX Feature Options

With the BMX license, you can create one of two measurement parameters:
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a direction reference.
PROJ_ANGLE You have the option to create this parameter if you select
a direction reference.
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PROCEDURE - Measuring Angles

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Angle dialog box and note the
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Measuring Area
Area analysis enables you to compute the area of a surface,
quilt, facet, or entire model.
Using area analysis, you can
measure two types of surface area:
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Figure 2 Measuring Surface Area
Figure 3 Projected Surface Area

Parameter
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Measuring Area Overview

Area analysis enables you to measure the area of a surface, quilt, facet, or
entire model. The entity you select is called the geometry reference. When
creating an area measurement, Creo Parametric uses the following workflow:

Select the geometry reference.
If necessary, select projected direction options.
Measuring Area Options

Using area analysis, you can measure two types of surface area:
True surface area The area of the surface in all dimensions.
Projected surface area The area of the surface projected onto a
two-dimensional plane.
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BMX Feature Options

With the BMX license, you can create one of two measurement parameters:
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PROJ_AREA You have the option to create this parameter if you select a
direction reference.
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PROCEDURE - Measuring Area

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Select Feature, if necessary.
Type TOTAL_AREA as the
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Select HEATSINK.PRT from
the model tree to select the
entire model.
6. Select the Feature tab in the Area dialog box.

Note the parameter and click Complete Feature
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Measuring Diameter
Diameter analysis enables you to compute the diameter of a
cylindrical surface.
Using diameter analysis, you can
measure any part surface that has
been created by:
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Extruding a sketched arc.
Extruding a sketched circle.
Round features.
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Figure 2 Parameter
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Using diameter analysis, you can measure any part surface that has been
created by:
Revolving a sketched entity.

Extruding a sketched arc.
Extruding a sketched circle.
Round features.
When performing a diameter analysis, you select the surface you wish
to measure and Creo Parametric displays the measurement. The entity
you select is called the surface reference. When creating a diameter
measurement, Creo Parametric uses the following workflow:

Select the surface reference.
If necessary, select the diameter at a point option.
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Measuring Diameter Option

Using diameter analysis, you can optionally measure the diameter of a
surface at a specific point by right-clicking and selecting Point Collector.
BMX Feature Options
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PROCEDURE - Measuring Diameter

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Select Feature if necessary.
Type CONIC_DIA as the
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Select the surface.
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3. Select the Feature tab in the Diameter dialog box.

Clear the Create check box.
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Select a point on the upper
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Module Overview
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In this module, you learn how to use model analysis, which is a basic analysis
type in Creo Parametric. Using model analysis, you can calculate a variety of
measurements such as mass, center of gravity, and volume. You also learn
how to use model analysis to create model analysis features, which form the
foundation of Behavioral Modeling.
Objectives
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Measure mass properties.
Measure cross-sectional mass properties.
Measure one-sided volume.
Measure pairs clearance.
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Comparing Model Property Analyses

Before learning about each individual model property analysis,
you must understand:
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property analyses.
Similarities between the model
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Properties
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Volume
Figure 3 Measuring Pairs

Clearance
Differences Between the Model Property Analyses

Using model analysis, you can analyze model properties. You can create the
following model property features using BMX:
Mass Properties Computes the mass properties.
X-Section Mass Properties Computes the mass properties for a
cross-section.
Pairs Clearance Computes the clearance distance or interference
between two objects or entities in a model.
Similarities Between the Model Property Analyses

When starting any model property analysis, you can decide how the analysis
is captured in Creo Parametric. Your choices include:
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Quick Enables you to compute model properties without saving the

analysis or creating a feature in the model tree.
Saved Enables you to save the analysis for future use. You can retrieve
a saved analysis by clicking Analysis > Saved Analysis.
Feature Enables you to save the analysis as a feature in the model tree.
Additionally, you can now access the Feature tab in the model Analysis
dialog box. Within the Feature tab, you can create optional parameters
and/or datum features when creating your analysis feature.
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Measuring Mass Properties

Mass properties analysis enables you to compute volume,
surface area, density, mass, center of gravity, moment of inertia,
and other properties associated with the model.
The mass property values for your model
depend on the following:
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Suppress features
Simplified representations
Layered parts
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Welds
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The mass property values for your model depend on the following:
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Setting model density or material To properly calculate mass properties,

you must configure either the density of each part model or assign a
material to each part model prior to executing the analysis.
If the mass properties or material of assembly components have
not been configured, you have the option to edit the density
of each component before executing the calculation on an
assembly.
Suppressed Features If features are suppressed, then the mass

properties are calculated as if the features do not exist.
Simplified Reps Models must be set to Master Rep or Geometry Rep to
be included in mass properties calculation.
Layered Parts Parts of layers that are hidden from the current view are
included in the mass properties of an assembly.
Dimension Bounds If the dimension bounds used for tolerances have
been set, then the mass property calculations are based upon hypothetical
dimension values.
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Welds The mass properties of a weld can be included or excluded in

assembly mass property calculations by setting add_weld_mp to yes in
config.pro. The default setting is no.
Mass Properties Definition

By default, Creo Parametric uses
the default coordinate system when
calculating mass properties. You
have the option to specify a different
coordinate system.
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density setting for a part if a material
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You cannot override any assembly
density settings.
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VOLUME
SURF_AREA
MASS
Principal moments of inertia (3)
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parameters:
Center of gravity (X, Y, and Z)
Inertia tensors (6)
Rotation angles (X, Y, and Z)
datums:
Coordinate system at the center
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Datum point at the center of mass.
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PROCEDURE - Measuring Mass Properties

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Clear the VOLUME and MASS
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Select the CSYS_COG datum
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Measuring X-Section Mass Properties

X-section mass properties analysis enables you to compute
surface area, center of gravity, and other properties associated
with a models cross-section.
The x-section mass property values
for your model depend on the
following:
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The x-section mass property values for your model depend on the following:
Suppressed Features If features are suppressed, then the mass
properties are calculated as if the features do not exist.
Simplified Reps Models must be set to Master Rep or Geometry Rep to
be included in mass properties calculation.
Layered Parts Parts on layers that are hidden from the current view are
included in the mass properties of an assembly.
Dimension Bounds If the dimension bounds used for tolerances have
been set, then the mass property calculations are based upon hypothetical
dimension values.
Welds The mass properties of a weld can be included or excluded in
assembly mass property calculations by setting add_weld_mp to yes in
config.pro. The default setting is no.
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Mass Properties Definition

To calculate the cross-section, you
can either:
Select a plane before starting the
analysis.
Select a plane after starting the
analysis.
Select a previously created
cross-section.
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Center of gravity (x and y)
Inertia at center of gravity (3)
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Principal moments of inertia (2)
datums:
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Coordinate system at the center

of gravity.
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Datum point at the center of

gravity.
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Select Feature.
Type XSEC_MASS_PROPS
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5. Select the Feature tab in the Cross Section Properties dialog box.
Type XSEC_AREA_XSEC as the area of X-Section.
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Task 2:
Compute the cross-sectional mass properties using a previously

created cross-section.
1. In the Model Report group,

select the Mass Properties
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Select A from the Name list.
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Type XSEC_AREA_XSEC as the area of X-Section.
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Measuring One-Sided Volume

One-sided volume enables you to compute the volume of a
model on one side of a designated plane.
One-sided volume values for your
model depend on the following:
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Figure 3 One-Sided Volume

(Suppressed Shell Feature)
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Measuring One-Sided Volume Overview

One-sided volume enables you to compute the volume of a model on one
side of a designated plane. However, one-sided volume does not calculate
the volume of void space; for example, the material removed by a shell
feature. This type of analysis is available in Part and Drawing modes.
One-sided volume values for your model depend on the following:
Suppress Features If features are suppressed, then one-sided volume is
calculated as if the features do not exist.
Simplified Reps Models must be set to Master Rep to be included in
one-sided volume calculation.
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Layered Parts Items on layers hidden from the current view are included
in the one-sided volume calculation.
By editing the location of the datum plane, you can determine how
the volume changes per location.
BMX Feature Options
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ONE_SIDE_VOL.
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determine the change in volume of a shelled part model.
Datum planes that you create for a one-sided volume analysis are intended
for this purpose only. Hide these datum planes so that you do not use
them for regular modeling activities.
To avoid using datum planes for modeling, you may need to create some
features twice: once for modeling purposes and once for analysis purposes.
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PROCEDURE - Measuring One-Sided Volume

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drop-down list.
Type LOWER_VOLUME as
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Select datum plane LEVEL.

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5. Click the arrow to flip to the

original direction.
Select the Feature tab in the
Volume dialog box.
Ensure that the
ONE_SIDE_VOL parameter is
selected.
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Measuring Pairs Clearance
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Pairs clearance enables you to compute the clearance distance

or interference between two objects or entities in a model.
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Figure 4 Detecting Interference
Measuring Pairs Clearance Overview

Pairs clearance enables you to compute the clearance distance or
interference between two objects or entities in a model. Pairs clearance
can be calculated between:
Sub-assemblies
Parts
Surfaces
Cables
Edges, curves, and datum points
Pairs clearance analysis is available in Part, Assembly, and Drawing modes.
Exploded views in Assembly mode are cosmetic and have no effect
on clearance computations.
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BMX Feature Options

With the BMX license, you can create parameters named CLEARANCE,
INTERFERENCE_STATUS, and INTERFERENCE_VOLUME.
The CLEARANCE parameter contains the minimum clearance value
between the two entities.
The INTERFERENCE_STATUS parameter value equals 1 if there is
interference between the two entities, or equals 0 if there is no interference.
The INTERFERENCE_VOLUME parameter contains the volume
interference value.
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With the BMX license, you can create a datum point on either the From
reference, the To reference, both references, or neither reference.
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PROCEDURE - Measuring Pairs Clearance

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Pairs Clearance
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drop-down list.
Type SURFACE_
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6. Select the surface as shown.
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To Collector.
Select the surface as shown.
8. Select the Feature tab.

Ensure that the CLEARANCE parameter is selected.
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Task 2:
Compute the volume interference between two parts and display

the interference status in the model tree.
1. In the Inspect Geometry group,

select the Global Interference
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2. Select BOLT_524<BOLT>.PRT
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Pairs Clearance dialog box.
Ensure that the CLEARANCE
parameter is selected.
Select INTERFERENCE_
STATUS.
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> Tree Columns.
6. Select Feat Params from the

Type drop-down list.
Type INTERFERENCE_
STATUS as the name and
press ENTER.
Click OK.
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Creating Analysis Features on Creo

Parametric Models
Module Overview
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In this module, you learn how to use analysis features. Analysis features
encapsulate other types of analyses that are not measurement, model, or
geometry related. Using analysis features, you can create features based
upon relation calculations, motion analysis, Creo Simulate analysis, external
analysis, and Excel spreadsheet formulas.
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Analysis features form an alternative means to evaluate your designs using

Behavioral Modeling.
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Describe the differences and similarities between the analysis features.
Create a relation analysis feature.
Create a motion analysis feature.
Create a Creo Simulate analysis feature.
Create an MS Excel analysis feature.
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Comparing Analysis Features

Before learning about each individual analysis feature, you must
understand:
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features.
Similarities between analysis
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Figure 3 Analysis Parameters
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Comparing Analysis Features

Before learning about each individual analysis feature, you must understand:
Differences between the analysis features.
Similarities between the analysis features.
Differences Between the Analysis Features

Using the Analysis
feature, you can create the following analysis types:
Relation Creates mathematical functions that capture design intent
between model features.
Motion Runs a Mechanism Design Extension (MDX) or Mechanism
Dynamics Option (MDO) analysis during regeneration.
Creo Simulate Retrieves structural or thermal analysis measures as
feature parameters.
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Excel Retrieves an external Microsoft Excel file to define the analysis that
you want to perform on a Creo Parametric model.
External Creates a customized analysis using Creo Toolkit and starts it
from within Creo Parametric in a parametric, associative fashion.
UDA Calculates custom measurements on models that cannot be
calculated using the default capabilities of the other analysis features.
The analysis types that display in the Analysis dialog box depend
upon your configuration of Creo Parametric and the active model.
Similarities Between the Analysis Features
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When starting an analysis feature, you should name the feature. After typing
the name, you must press ENTER to configure the new name.
You can also select RegenRequest. There are three choices:
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Always Always regenerates the analysis feature during model

regeneration.
Only Design Study Regenerates the analysis feature only when it is used
by the design study.
Read Only Excludes the analysis feature from regeneration.
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After you have completed a specific analysis feature, you have the opportunity
to create parameters and/or datums.
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Creating a Relation Analysis Feature

Relation analysis features enable you to create mathematical
functions that capture the design intent between model features.
Relation analysis is well suited to
calculate values based on other BMX
parameter outputs.
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Cooling Area
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Relation analysis features enable you to create mathematical functions that

capture the design intent between model features. Relation analysis is well
suited to calculate values based on other BMX parameter outputs.
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Relations enable you to capture the design intent of a model. Relations exist
as mathematical functions, and enforce mathematical rules or limits to the
model each time it is regenerated. There are several types of relations:
Part relations
Feature relations
Sketcher relations
BMX Feature Options

Due to the flexibility of this feature, the output parameters depend on the
relation you create. There are no BMX datums for the relation analysis
feature.
Best Practices
To ensure full understanding of the relation's equation, the following is
a breakdown of the equation: area = (surf_area:FID_TOTAL_AREA area:FID_BOTTOM_SURF)
area The output parameter. Note that you can type any name for this
output parameter.
surf_area:FID_TOTAL_AREA Directs the relation to retrieve the
parameter surf_area from feature TOTAL_AREA.
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area:FID_BOTTOM_SURF Directs the relation to retrieve the parameter

area from feature BOTTOM_SURF.
FID An acronym for Feature ID. Using FID, you can call out the feature
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PROCEDURE - Creating a Relation Analysis Feature

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Task 1:
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Compute the difference between the total surface area and the
bottom surface area.
3. Click Analysis
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click Next.
7. Click Verify Relations
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Type list.
3. Type AREA as the name.
4. Press ENTER.
5. Click OK.
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Creating a Motion Analysis Feature

Motion analysis enables you to run a Mechanism Design
Extension (MDX) or Mechanism Dynamics Option (MDO) analysis
during regeneration.
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The motion analysis feature enables

you to create:
Top-level assembly feature
parameters.
A graphical display of the motion
envelope.
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Figure 1 Configuring the Motion

Analysis
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Creating a Motion Analysis Feature Overview

Motion analysis enables you to run a Mechanism Design Extension (MDX)
or Mechanism Dynamics Option (MDO) analysis during regeneration. The
motion analysis feature enables you to create:
Top-level assembly feature
parameters.
Figure 3 Result Params
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A graphical display of the motion

envelope.
Figure 4 Motion Analysis Options
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The motion analysis feature is important because it enables you to retrieve

measures created in the MDX/MDO analysis as feature parameters.
You need to create the MDX or MDO analysis, including any

measures, before starting a motion analysis feature.
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Since this feature retrieves an MDX or MDO analysis, the output parameters
depend on the parameters within the analysis. When analysis parameters are
present, you can create the maximum and minimum values of the top-level
assembly feature parameters and the time when these values were reached.
There are no BMX datums for the motion analysis feature.
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PROCEDURE - Creating a Motion Analysis Feature

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3. Click Analysis
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appears. Select cam_slip:MDX
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in the Motion Analysis dialog
box.
8. Select NO to ensure that the
MOTION_RUNTIME parameter
is not created.
9. Select MIN_cam_slip and select
YES to create the parameter.
10. Select MAX_cam_slip and

select YES to create the
parameter.
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Task 2:
Display the minimum cam slip parameter in the model tree.

> Tree Filters....
2. Enable Features in the Model
Tree Items dialog box and click
OK.
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Type list.
7. Click OK.
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5. Type MIN_cam_slip as the

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Creating a Creo Simulate Analysis Feature

Mechanica analysis enables you to retrieve structural or thermal
analysis measures as feature parameters.
Figure 1 Determining Structural

Stress
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as parameters.
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Creating a Mechanica Analysis Feature Overview

Creo Simulate analysis enables you to retrieve structural or thermal analysis
measures as feature parameters.
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Creo Simulate Analysis Feature Notes
Keep the following in mind when creating a Creo Simulate analysis feature:
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The Creo Simulate analysis must be created before creating the BMX Creo
Simulate analysis feature.
You can create multiple structural and/or thermal analyses in Creo
Simulate. You then can select a specific analysis to reference in the BMX
Mechanica analysis feature.
You do not have to run the Creo Simulate analysis in Creo Simulate mode
since the analysis runs in BMX. However, there are no troubleshooting
techniques available in BMX if there is an error in the Creo Simulate
analysis.
BMX Feature Options

All default analysis measures available in Creo Simulate, and any custom
measures that you create, can be created as BMX parameters. There are no
BMX datums for the Creo Simulate analysis feature.
Best Practices
If you wish to optimize the structural or thermal responses of your model,
you should conduct your optimization studies using Creo Simulate Structure
Thermal. You should not use the BMX Feasibility and Optimization
functionality to optimize the structural or thermal responses of your model.
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PROCEDURE - Creating a Creo Simulate Analysis

Feature
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7. Click Close.
8. Select NO to ensure that the
total_cost parameter is not
created.
Display the maximum Von Mises stress parameter in the model

tree.
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Creating an MS Excel Analysis Feature

Excel analysis enables you to use an external Microsoft Excel
file to define the analysis to perform on a Creo Parametric model.
Using Excel analysis, you can:
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Specify one or more outputs as
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Excel analysis enables you to use an external Microsoft Excel file to define
the analysis to perform on a Creo Parametric model. Using Excel analysis,
you can:
Configure one or more inputs.
Specify one or more outputs as parameters.
In an Excel analysis feature, dimensions and parameters are passed to an
Excel spreadsheet as input to a formula. Calculation results are transferred
back into the Creo Parametric model and can be used to create an output
parameter(s).
Input values for the Excel analysis can be the following:
Model dimensions.
Top-level parameters.
Analysis feature parameters.
When you save an Excel analysis or create an Excel Analysis feature, the
system saves the complete path to the .xls file. When you retrieve an Excel
analysis or when an Excel Analysis feature is regenerated, the system
searches for the .xls file in these locations in the following order:
The original location of the file from which it was selected for the analysis.
The current working directory.
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The directory specified by the excel_analysis_directory configuration

option.
This functionality is intended for Windows machines. You cannot
access Excel analysis on a UNIX workstation. If you retrieve a
model with an Excel analysis on a UNIX workstation, the Analysis
feature becomes frozen.
BMX Feature Options
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PROCEDURE - Creating an MS Excel Analysis Feature

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click the model to display its
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9. Select the 10 degree dimension.
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10. Select cell E16 in the Excel

worksheet and click Done Sel.
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Creating an External Analysis Feature

External analysis enables you to create parameters and datum
geometry based upon the results.
Some examples of external programs include:
Creating an External Analysis Feature Overview
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Finite Element Analysis
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External analysis enables you to create a customized analysis using Creo

Toolkit and start it from within Creo Parametric in an associative fashion.
Some examples of external programs include:
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Finite Element Analysis
External analysis enables you to create parameters and datum geometry
based upon the results.
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create a customized analysis using a Creo Toolkit application, register the
application, and start it from within Creo Parametric in an associative fashion.
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You can also create an analysis feature that is driven by an external analysis.
The external application determines which parameters and datum features
are created as a result of this analysis feature. The external application
enables you to create geometry (for example, datum curves) and use this
geometry as regular Creo Parametric features for modeling and analysis.
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external analysis. Additionally, external analyses can be programmed to
include BMX datum features.
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Monitoring the Parameters of Analysis Features
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Performance Monitor dialog box. The Performance Monitor is an
asynchronous and modeless dialog box that enables you to monitor the
values of parameters of the analysis features, to specify the constraints
that those parameters must satisfy, and to verify whether those constraints
are satisfied. The dialog box contains a monitoring table with the following
columns where you can specify information related to the parameters to
be monitored:
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Performance Monitoring Specifies whether to monitor a parameter. The

check box in this column enables you to switch on or off the monitoring
of a specific parameter. If a parameter is not monitored, its status is not
updated.
Model Displays the name of the model that owns the parameter to be
monitored.
Feature Displays the name of the analysis feature that computes the
parameter.
Parameter Displays the parameter to be monitored.
Value Displays the current value of the parameter and its units.
Condition Displays the mathematical operator of the type <, =, >, >=, or
<= selected for the constraint that the parameter must satisfy.
Reference Displays the value you specify or the reference parameter you
select against which the monitored parameter is compared. The selected
reference parameters are assumed to be in the same type of units as the
parameter being tracked. For example, if the monitored parameter is
measured in meters, then the reference parameter can be in inches. Creo
Parametric automatically displays the units for the reference value.
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The green dot specifies that the constraint is satisfied.
The yellow dot specifies that the constraint is satisfied within the
specified tolerance value.
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Tolerance Displays the tolerance value within which the constraint should
be satisfied. You can specify the tolerance as an absolute value or as a
percentage of the reference value. To specify the tolerance in percentage,
add the % symbol. Tolerance values that you enter are assumed to be
in the same type of units as the parameter being tracked unless the %
symbol is added. Creo Parametric automatically displays the units for the
tolerance value.
Status Displays the current status of the constraint. The status indicates
whether the parameter satisfies the desired constraint or whether it is
updated.
There are five possible statuses:
The white dot specifies that the constraint is not updated. This
status specifies the following conditions:
Constraint is not being monitored.
Analysis feature that computes the parameter is read-only or only
regenerates during design studies.
Analysis feature failed to regenerate.
Analysis feature has not regenerated because regeneration of an
earlier feature has failed.
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parameter, or the reference parameter are missing, the constraint is
considered to be invalid.
Warn Specifies whether a warning should be issued when a constraint is
updated and if the status of the constraint is within tolerance, not satisfied,
or not valid. The check box in this column enables you to switch on or
off the issuing of warnings.
The 3-states button available for each of above listed columns enables you
to sort and display all the rows under that column in a particular order. By
default, the rows under each column are not sorted in any particular order.
Each column can be sorted as follows:
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Specifies that the rows under the column are sorted in the descending
order.
Specifies that the rows under the column are sorted in the ascending
order.
Auto-Update
Auto-Update in the Performance Monitor dialog box enables you to
automatically update the status of the constraints when the model is
regenerated or when the parameters are modified. If Auto-Update is not
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selected, you can use Update to evaluate the constraints and update the
status.
In the Assembly mode, you can monitor the parameters at all levels within
the assembly (top, subassembly, or part). Several models can be monitored
simultaneously. However, the Performance Monitor dialog box corresponding
only to the active model is displayed at any time. When a model is being
monitored and a different model is activated, the Performance Monitor
dialog box for the initial model collapses into the Overall Performance
Status indicator. The parameters are monitored only if you have selected
Auto-Update, but warnings are not displayed for models that are not active.
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the parameters being monitored. It is displayed in the top-right corner in
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The overall status consists of the following three items:

Status of valid and updated constraints If all the constraints are satisfied,
then the Overall Performance Status indicator appears in green. If even
one of the constraints is within tolerance, then the indicator appears in
yellow. If even one of the constraints is not satisfied, then the indicator
appears in red.
Presence of not updated constraints
Presence of not valid constraints
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When you click Close, the Performance Monitor dialog box collapses into the
Overall Performance Status indicator in the Creo Parametric status area.
If you have selected Auto-Update before collapsing the dialog box, the
monitoring continues and the Overall Performance Status indicator provides
the updated status of all the parameters being monitored. If you double-click
the Overall Performance Status indicator, the Performance Monitor dialog
box is restored.
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constraints along with the model. The saved setup can easily be retrieved or
deleted from the Setup List dialog box.
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PROCEDURE - Monitoring the Parameters of Analysis

Features
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2. In the ribbon, select the Analysis tab.
from the Manage group.
3. Click Performance Monitor
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FRICTION.ASM to the Model column and MOTION_ANALYSIS to
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a list of all the analysis features displays in the Feature
column.
5. Click MIN_CAM_SLIP in the Parameter column and edit it to
MAX_CAM_SLIP.
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7. Type 8.0 as the Reference number.
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8. Type 0.1 as the Tolerance and press ENTER.
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Notice the status symbol.

When the check box below the Parameter Monitoring
column for a particular parameter is not selected, or if the
model whose parameters are monitored is not active, then
the warnings are not displayed.
10. Click Update to evaluate all

the constraints and update their
status.
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11. Click Confirm to return.

12. Click MAX_CAM_SLIP in the
Parameter column and edit it to
MIN_CAM_SLIP.
13. Click Update. Notice the change
in the status symbol.
14. Click Add
from the Performance Monitor dialog box.
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16. Click Close to close the Performance Monitor dialog box.
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Statistical Design Study

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Exponential
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Lognormal
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equations that they use, and the parameters they generate:
: mean
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A Statistical Design Study enables you to assign statistical distributions to
dimensions and parameters that are design variables and to parameters
that are design goals of a Multi-Objective Design Study (MODS). Using the
response surface corresponding to a MODS (MODSRS) and the statistical
distributions assigned to the corresponding design variables, Creo Parametric
runs a large number of approximate experiments to determine the distribution
parameters of the design goals of a MODS. You can use the results of a
statistical design study to find a close to optimal operating point for your
design goals.
You can select a type of statistical distribution for the design goals of a
MODS. Accordingly, the distribution parameters that provide the best fit to
the sampling of the response surface are computed. The Normal type of
statistical distribution is selected by default for the design variables listed
under the Design Variables section and for the design goals listed under the
Design Goals section in the Statistical Design Study dialog box.
Methods of conducting a statistical design study are as follows:
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Single A single operating point is used for the study and all the samples
are in the neighborhood of the operating point according to the statistical
distributions of the design variables. In case of Lognormal and Normal
types of statistical distributions, the operating point is the mean of the
distribution.
MODS Points uniformly distributed in the design space of MODSRS
are used for the study. The design goals for the statistical design
study are the statistical distribution parameters of the goals of the
original MODS. The number of operating points is equal to the number
of experiments specified for the MODS. For each operating point, a
statistical design study is conducted and the statistical distribution
parameters for the design goals are computed. These parameters are
displayed under the Table Data section in the Multi-Objective Design
Study dialog box. The column names for these parameters appear in
the format DISTRIBUTIONPARAMETERNAME-DESIGNGOALNAME.
For example, Standard Deviation for an analysis feature having the
name LENGTH:CIRCUMFERENCE_1 is displayed in the format
STANDARD_DEVIATION-LENGTH:CIRCUMFERENCE_1.
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In six-sigma projects, design goals are defined such that the limits
for rejecting them are six standard deviations away, on either side
of the mean value. This indicates that 99.9997% of the goals are
within these limits. Plus or Minus 3 sigma indicates that 93.3%
of the goals are acceptable. You can save a study to disk using
command and open it later when you return to the
the Save
model. Saving a study saves the design variables along with their
statistical distribution types and parameters. However, the design
goals are saved only with the statistical distribution type assigned
to them. The distribution parameters for the design goals must
be computed again.
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In this module, you learn how to create and use user-defined analysis (UDA)
features, which include creating field points, and constructing a local group .
UDA enables you to calculate custom measurements on models that cannot
be performed using any of the previous analysis features. UDA features
provide an alternative method to evaluate your designs using Behavioral
Modeling.
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Create field points.
Create a construction group.
Create a UDA feature.
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Introduction to User-Defined Analysis Features

You must understand how user-defined analysis (UDA) is
different from other BMX analysis types.
The UDA process can be
summarized in three steps:
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Introduction to User-Defined Analysis Features
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User-defined analysis (UDA) enables you to calculate custom measurements

on models that cannot be calculated using the default capabilities of the
other analysis features.
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Since UDA is unique, it is worthwhile to understand how it differs from the

other analysis features. The primary difference resides in the process of
creating a UDA. Within the process, UDAs compute their calculation by
extending the default capabilities of the other analysis features using a field
point and construction group.
The UDA process can be summarized in three steps:
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1. Determine the UDA domain.

If the analysis occurs across a
range of points, create a field
point.
If the analysis occurs at a single
point, proceed to step 2.
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Creating Field Points

A field point is a special datum point used exclusively to define
the geometric domain of a user-defined analysis (UDA).
Field point characteristics:
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Figure 1 Field Point on a Part
Figure 2 Field Point along a Curve
Figure 3 Field Point on a Surface
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A field point is a type of datum point intended for use in conjunction with
user-defined analysis (UDA). A field point defines the domain from which it
was selected, for example curve, edge, surface, or quilt. It must be the first
feature in a UDA.
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The field point does not require dimensions because it belongs to the entire
domain. To change the domain of the field point, you must edit the feature's
definition. Field points are free to move anywhere on the geometry's domain.
You can use a field point only as a reference for features that are
required to define a UDA. Do not use a field point as a reference for
regular modeling.
Field points have names FPNT# in parts and AFPNT# in assemblies.
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PROCEDURE - Creating Field Points

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Create a field point.
1. Enable only the following Datum Display type:
2. Click Point
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Creating a Construction Group

A construction group is a local group that contains a set of
features that you create with the purpose of making a particular
measurement.
There are two methods for creating
construction groups:
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Sketch Entities
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With field points.
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Construction groups are local groups comprised of features such as datum

planes, datum axes, datum points, coordinate systems, datum curves,
sketched curves, and surfaces. Construction groups' features describe
a procedure to obtain a particular measurement. This measurement is
computed with a user-defined analysis (UDA).
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Without field points.
With field points.
There is only one rule that applies to all construction groups: the last feature
must be an analysis feature. If the construction group contains a field point,
than the field point must be the first feature. Additionally, only a single field
point is permitted in a construction group.
Construction Groups Without Field Points

If a construction group does not contain a field point, then the computed
measurement will be unique for a single location.
Construction Groups With Field Points

If a construction group contains a field point, the computed measurement will
be across the entire domain of the field point's reference geometry.
Reviewing the example illustrated, you will notice:
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The construction group starts with field point FPNT2.

Axis A_2 intersects field point FPNT2 normal to the reflector's surface.
Sketched curve 155 uses axis A_2, sketcher constraints and other entities
to re-create an optics rule in which the angle of incidence equals the angle
of reflection.
An angle measurement analysis feature measures the angle at which the
simulated light beam strikes a distant object.
Best Practices
Please note the following rules and recommendations:
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Geometry that you create to define a UDA construction group (a field point,
datum plane, and so on) is intended for this purpose only. Do not use these
features for regular modeling activities.
To avoid using construction group features for modeling, you may need to
create some features twice: once for modeling purposes and once for
UDA purposes.
After you create a construction group, suppress it to ensure that its features
are not used for modeling purposes. When suppressed, a construction
group is still selectable for UDA purposes.
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PROCEDURE - Creating a Construction Group

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field point FPNT1 and normal to
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3. Create a surface to determine

the cross-sectional area of
PIPE.PRT.
from the Surfaces
Click Fill
group.
Right-click in the graphics
window and select Define
Internal Sketch.
Select datum plane DTM4
as the sketching plane. Note
that datum plane VERTICAL
is selected as the orientation
reference and that the
Orientation is set to Left.
Click Sketch.
Select field point FPNT1 as a
reference and click Close.
from
Click Sketch View
the in graphics toolbar.
Sketch the circle as shown on
FPNT1.
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from the Sketcher

the dashboard.
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6. With feature Fill 1 still selected,
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click Trim
group.

the Surface Trim tab.
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11. Click Area
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drop-down list.
Type XSEC_AREA as the
name, and select the trimmed
surface.

the Area dialog box.
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13. Select FPNT1 , hold down CTRL,

and select DTM4, Fill 1, Trim 1,
and XSEC_AREA in the model
tree.
14. Right-click in the model tree and
select Group.
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AREA_GROUP and then
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Creating User-Defined Analysis Features

User-defined analyses (UDAs) enable you to create
measurements and analysis features beyond the capabilities of
the analyses in the Creo Parametric Analysis menu.
When creating a UDA, you have several
options to configure:
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Type and Definition

Computation Settings
Results and Saved Analyses
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Figure 2 Define Resolution by Setting the

Number of Points
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Creating User-Defined Analysis Features
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A user-defined analysis (UDA)

supplements the set of predefined
analysis options available from
the Measure, Model Analysis,
and Geometry commands. It is
composed of a construction group,
which can contain a field point,
sketched curves, datum features,
surfaces, and other analysis
features. Once you have created
your construction group, you can
run a UDA.
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Type
Construction group Select a construction group to analyze.
Definition
References Accept the default references used by the feature or select
your own references. To select new references, clear the Default check
box and select all the references for the UDA type.
Parameter Select the analysis feature parameter you want to compute.
Domain Specify where you want to perform the UDA calculation(s).
There are two options:
Entire Field Perform calculations on the field point reference.
Selected Point Select a point on the domain at which you want to
perform the calculation.
Results
Settings Set the scale and density of the display and specify
calculation options.
Compute Generate the results of the analysis.
Clear Erase the display of the results.
Saved Analysis
Shows or hides a saved analysis.

Show-Blank Analysis
Retrieve Displays the results of the selected saved analysis.
Delete Deletes the selected analysis from the Saved list.
Add Feature Enables you to add an analysis as a feature in the model
tree.
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PROCEDURE - Creating a User-Defined Analysis Feature

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3. Click Analysis
Manage group.
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5. Click Next > Compute.
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and press ENTER.
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7. Select NO so you do not create the UDM_min_val parameter.
Compute the user-defined analysis at a specific point.
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Domain list.
3. Click Compute and select any
point along the datum curve
PROFILE.
4. Note the value and click Close.

You can compute multiple
selected points by
repeatedly selecting the
PROFILE datum curve.
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Models
Module Overview
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In this module, you learn how to create feasibility, sensitivity, and optimization
studies that enable you to create products that meet or exceed your design
specifications. You can use analysis features in conjunction with other
parameters in iterative design studies. These design studies enable you to
investigate and optimize your model designs, enabling Creo Parametric to
determine an optimal model based upon your specified design constraints
and design variables.
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Describe the similarities and differences between the design studies.
Translate design specifications into Creo Parametric terminology.
Perform a sensitivity analysis.
Perform a feasibility design study.
Perform an optimization design study.
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Comparing Design Studies

understand:
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Differences between the design

studies.
Similarities between the design
studies.
Figure 3 Model After Feasibility

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Differences between the design studies.
Similarities between the design studies.
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You can use analysis features in conjunction with other parameters in iterative
design studies. These design studies enable you to investigate and optimize
your model designs, enabling Creo Parametric to determine an optimal model
based upon your specified design constraints and design variables.
Similarities and Differences Between Design Studies

In this module, you learn how to create sensitivity, feasibility, and optimization
studies that enable you to create products that meet or exceed your design
specifications.
Sensitivity analysis enables you to measure and graph how changing a

single dimension or parameter affects other model parameters.
Feasibility design studies enable you to search for solutions within a range
of dimensions that satisfy your design constraints.
Optimization design studies enable you to search for a solution to an
objective/goal.
Additionally, you can save feasibility and optimization design studies as
model features. The only difference between feasibility and optimization
design studies is that optimization design studies include a design goal, such
as minimizing the mass of the model. You should use sensitivity analysis to
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narrow the number of dimensions or parameters used in both the feasibility

and optimization design studies.
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Translating Design Specifications

You must be able to translate design specifications into Creo
Parametric terminology.
The following are Creo Parametric terms for feasibility studies.
Gap between two edges must be

greater than a specified value.
Distance > 140
Center of gravity must be aligned

with axis of rotation.
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Optimization Terms
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Least Cost
Least Material
Minimize Volume
Minimize Cost or Mass
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Translating Design Specifications

Since all product designs are based upon predetermined specifications, you
must be able to translate the specifications into Creo Parametric terminology.
Some design constraints specify:
The model must contain an exact volume.
Configure a design constraint of volume to equal a specific amount.
For example, 7.51.
The gap between two edges must be greater than a specified value.
Configure a design constraint of distance greater than a specific amount.
For example, 140.
The center of gravity must be aligned with the axis of rotation.
Configure a design constraint of distance equal to zero.
Examples of design goals include:
Lightest You want to minimize mass. Therefore, you need an analysis
feature that outputs mass as a parameter.
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Fastest You want to maximize velocity. Therefore, you need an analysis

feature that outputs velocity as a parameter.
Least Material You want to minimize volume. Therefore, you need an
analysis feature that outputs volume as a parameter.
Least Cost You want to minimize either cost or mass. Therefore, you
need an analysis feature that outputs either cost or mass as a parameter.
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Performing Sensitivity Analysis

Sensitivity analysis enables you to analyze how measured
quantities or parameters change as a model dimension or
parameter is varied within a specified range.
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determine how changes will impact
your design.
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Gravity to a Varying Dimension
Figure 3 Sensitivity Analysis

Window
Performing Sensitivity Analysis

Sensitivity analysis enables you to analyze how measured quantities or
parameters change as a model dimension or model parameter is varied
within a specified range. The result is a graph for each selected parameter,
which displays the value of the parameter as a function of the dimension.
To create a sensitivity analysis, you define:
A model dimension or parameter to vary.

The range of values within which the dimension will vary.
Parameters to plot.
The number of computation steps in a range.
When executing a sensitivity analysis, Creo Parametric:

Varies the selected dimension or parameter within the specified range.
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Regenerates the model at each step.

Computes the selected parameter(s).
Generates a resultant graph.
Graphing Results
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A sensitivity analysis displays dependencies between analysis feature

parameters and model dimensions or independent model parameters. It also
helps locate the values of dimensions or independent model parameters that
result in meeting a desired constraint or goal in a feasibility or optimization
design study. Within the sensitivity analysis graph:
The X-axis displays the dimension that is allowed to vary within a specified
range.
The Y-axis displays an analysis feature value as determined by the
parameter to plot.
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Sensitivity analysis enables you to examine dimensions to determine how

varying a dimension affects the design model. For example, you can
determine which of three dimensions must change the least to move the
center of gravity of the model. This dimension is a good candidate when
executing a feasibility or optimization design study.
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PROCEDURE - Performing a Sensitivity Analysis

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Select MODIFY_THIS from
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Type 60 for the minimum.
Type 85 as the maximum.
9. Click
Parameters to Plot.
OFFSET from the model tree
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10. Type 5 as the number of steps

and click Compute.
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The center of gravity

of the bicycle is very
responsive to a change in
the angle of the front fork.
Therefore, this is a good
dimension to select for
any feasibility/optimization
design studies.
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Performing Feasibility Design Studies

Feasibility design studies enable you to search for solutions
within a range of dimensions that satisfy your design constraints.
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Feasibility design studies enable you to search for solutions within a range of
dimensions that satisfy your design constraints. You specify the constraints
by using one or more analysis feature parameters.
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A set of constraints for the design to satisfy.
One or more model dimensions to vary.
A range within which each dimension can vary.
The constraints are defined as equalities or inequalities that use constant
values and parameters, which are the result of analysis features. A sample
constraint may appear as: DISTANCE:COG_OFFSET = 0 or LENGTH < 6.3.
When executing a feasibility design study, Creo Parametric:
Attempts to define a set of dimension values within the specified range
that satisfies all constraints.
Displays the changes to the model if a solution is found.
You can either accept the new dimension values or undo the change,
reverting the model to its state before the study.
There can be many solutions that satisfy all constraints. Creo
Parametric converges to one of the solutions based on the initial
state of the model.
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Feasibility Design Study

Feasibility design studies enable you to determine the most desirable result
based on your design constraints.
Best Practices
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Feasibility design studies enable you to search for solutions within a range of
dimensions that satisfy your design constraints. You specify the constraints
by using one or more analysis feature parameters.
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PROCEDURE - Performing a Feasibility Design Study

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> Tree Filters....
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Configure the design study preferences.
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1. Click Options > Preferences...

from the Optimization/Feasibility
dialog box.
Select the Run tab.
Type 1 for Convergence %.
Type 5 as the Max Iterations.
Click OK.
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Task 3:
Add multiple design variables.
1. Click Add Dimension... within

design variables.
2. Select MODIFY_THIS from the
model tree, and select 72.000.
Type 75 as the minimum and
type 85 as the maximum.
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Type 16.5 as the minimum and
type 20 as the maximum and
press ENTER.
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Performing Optimization Design Studies

Optimization design studies enable you to search for a solution
to an objective.
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Optimization design studies also enable you to optimize your models based
upon your design goals.
Figure 1 Part Model
Figure 4 Optimization of Area and

Angle
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Figure 2 Optimized Part
Figure 3 Optimization/Feasibility
Window
Performing Optimization Design Studies

An optimization design study seeks a solution to an objective (meaning,
minimization or maximization of an analysis feature parameter) while being
constrained. The constraint rules can be specified in the form of an allowable
range for model dimensions or other analysis feature parameters. If a solution
exists for the given set of constraints, then the model can be optimized and
changed to the new configuration.
In an optimization design study, you define:
A goal function to maximize or minimize.
A set of constraints for the design to satisfy.
One or more dimensions to vary.
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A range within which each dimension can vary.

When executing an optimization design study, Creo Parametric:
Searches for feasible solutions.
Selects the best solution that satisfies the goal function out of the possible
solutions.
Optimization Design Study
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Optimization design studies enable you to optimize your models based upon
your design goals.
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PROCEDURE - Performing an Optimization Design Study

Close Window
Erase Not Displayed
Analysis\Optimization
Task 1:
REFLECTOR.PRT
Create an optimization design study and add design constraints.
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click Add... within the design
constraints section.
Select UDM_MIN_VAL:UDA_
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Select Set and type 90.
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select AREA:HALF_AREA as
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3. Type MAX_AREA as the name.
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Select UDM_MAX_
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Select Set and type 90.
constraint.

design constraints.
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Task 2:
Add multiple design variables.
1. Click Add Dimension.... within

the Design Variables section.
2. Select Surface id 14 from the
model tree, and select 40.
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4. Select 0.50 rho on the model.

Type 0.30 as the minimum and
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the results.
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Task 3:
Run the UDA to ensure that the goal has been fulfilled.
1. Click User-Defined Analysis

from the Custom group.
2. Click Compute from the
User-Defined Analysis window.
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This module contains an advanced, self-paced project. The purpose of

this project is to provide you with an opportunity to practice the skills you
have learned in the class without relying on step-by-step instructions. In this
project, you are assigned to balance a crankshaft so that its center of gravity
lies along the axis of rotation. You then minimize the overall mass of the part.
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Create a model mass property analysis feature.
Create a distance analysis feature.
Execute a sensitivity analysis.
Execute a feasibility design study.
Create an optimized part model.
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Behavioral Modeling Using Creo Parametric

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About PTC University

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Instructor-led Training (ILT) - The ideal blend of classroom lectures,

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Topics are introduced through a short presentation, highlighting the key

After the course, a Pro/FICIENCY assessment is provided in order for you to

Precision Learning After the Class

A Pro/FICIENCY assessment from the course content that generates a

Precision Learning Recommendations

Introduction to the Behavioral Modeling Process

Creating Measurement Features on Creo Parametric Models . . . . . . 2-1

Creating Model Property Features on Creo Parametric Models . . . . . 3-1

Creating Analysis Features on Creo Parametric Models . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Student Preface Using the Header

Procedure / Exercise Header:

Course Handbook Layout:

Course Handbook Layout

Theory This section provides detailed information about content

Procedure / Exercise Header

The first module for certain courses is known as a process

To make the exercises and procedures (referred to collectively as labs) as

1. Procedure/Exercise Name This is the name of the lab.

and then click OK.

Two other items to note for labs:

Setting Up Creo Parametric for Use with Training Labs

PROCEDURE - Student Preface Using the Header

Erase Not Displayed

Configure Creo Parametric to ensure the system is set up to run

2. Locate your existing Creo Parametric shortcut.

3. Start Creo Parametric using the newly configured shortcut.

1. If you currently have files open, click Close

from the Quick Access

2. Click Erase Not Displayed

1. Notice the folder indicated in the header above.

tab from the navigator.

Click Working Directory

4. Double-click the Topic1_Folder folder to display its contents in the

Alternatively you can use the cascading folder path in the

1. Notice the lab model is specified in the header above.

OPTIONAL: Customize the In Graphics toolbar to show the datum

1. Right-click the In Graphics toolbar and clear the Datum Display

3. The model should now appear

This completes the procedure.

Enable only the following Datum Display types:

Introduction to the Behavioral Modeling

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Behavioral Modeling Process

Figure 2 Analyzing the Design

Figure 1 Creating the Design Model

Figure 3 Conducting Sensitivity

Figure 4 Conducting Design