PLM4U Solution


is an application created by our advanced knowledge of PTC' solutions.
Containing various specific packages that help to speed up and improve some functionality of CreoParametric with the ability to manage your data in an integrated manner with Windchill.


PLM4U Solution
2D PRINT

This application grants the possibility to create different neutral 2D display format (PDF, DXF, DWG, IGES, STEP) from drawings.

PLM4U Solution
3D PRINT

This application grants the possibility to create different neutral 3D format (PDF3D, SHRINWRAP, IGES e STEP) from Assembly or Parts.

PLM4U Solution
EDIT PARAMETERS

This application gives the possibility to enter and fill parameters in CreoParametric models.


PLM4U Solution
BACKUP

The application enables massive backups from PTC Creo to custom folder. It is possible to configurate the application to work with working directory or lists of files taken from search_path folders.

PLM4U Solution
ASSEMBLY CREATOR

The application enables you to assemble Creo models, components and assembly, automatically following a series of rules defined by the user.

PLM4U Solution
SIMPREP CREATOR

This application grants the possibility to configure simplified representation before load the assemblies into memory.

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BOM EXPORT

The application allows users to generate the BOM of a main assembly. The application may be configured to meet different customer needs.


PLM4U Solution
MASS REGEN

The application allows users to perform massive regeneration of components present in the work directory or from a Windchill PDMLink connected to Creo.


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TABLE CURVE

This application allows users to create, starting from the drawing, a summary table containing data relating to a series of points and its associated curve.

PLM4U Solution
DRAWING AGGREGATOR

The application allow users to create, form the drawing of the project, a sheet for each drawing of existing components by importing the drawing itself.

PLM4U Solution 2D PRINT


This application grants the possibility to create different neutral 2D display format (PDF, DXF, DWG, IGES, STEP) from drawings.

The application is registered under CreoParametric so it is possible to bind it to a button or a system events like the save action.
The integration between Windchill and CreoParametric make possible to use the PLM to store files created in this manner.

The main features 2D Print are:
  • FLEXIBILITY
    Many neutral 2D display formats 2D available: PDF, DXF, DWG, IGES e STEP (or other supported by Creo Parametric).
  • CONFIGURABLE
    Every format may be configured with parameters available under Creo Parametric.
  • SAVE OPTIONS
    It is possible to save files (also more than one at the same time) in different modes: to a unique folder, or a folder for every object created or bound to the drawing CAD object inside PDMLink. Names for files and folders are also customizable.
  • HISTORY
    The system may create a different file for every version and store it.
  • LOGGING
    A log file is created for the application.
  • LISTS
    It is possible to extend to a list of drawing that will be processed massively with the same rules for creation and save.
  • 3D FORMATS
    It is possible to extend to PLM4U SOLUTION 3D PRINT for the 3D model related to the drawing.
  • WATERMARK
    In PDF creation it is also available a customizable Watermark print Watermark data may be processed from the related Windchill object (if connected), from Windchill user (if connected) or from external databases.
  • ZIP
    A zip can also be created that contains all the generated files.


PLM4U Solution 3D Print


This application grants the possibility to create different neutral 3D format ( PDF3D, SHRINWRAP, IGES e STEP) from Assembly or Parts.

The application is registered under Creo Parametric so it is possible to bind it to a button or a system events like the save action
The integration between Windchill and Creo make possible to use the PLM to store files created in this manner.

The features of 3D Print are:
  • FLEXIBILITY
    Many neutral 3D display formats are available: PDF3D, SHRINKWRAP, IGES and STEP (or other supported by Creo Parametric).
  • CONFIGURABLE
    Every format may be configured with parameters available under Creo.
  • SAVE OPTIONS
    It is possible to save files (also more than one at the same time) in different modes: to a unique folder, or a folder for every object created or bound to the CAD object inside PDMLink. Names for files and folders are also customizable.
  • HISTORY
    The system may create a different file for every version and store it.
  • LOGGING
    A log file is created for the application.
  • LISTS
    It is possible to extend to a list of drawing that will be processed massively with the same rules for creation and save.
  • ZIP
    A zip can also be created that contains all the generated files.

PLM4U Solution Edit Parameters


This application gives the possibility to enter and fill parameters in CreoParametric's models.

The application is registered under Creo Parametric so it is possible to bind it to a button or a system events like the save action.
The integration between Windchill and Creo make possible to interact with these data with the two different systems.

The features of Edit Parameter are:
  • DATA MANAGEMENT
    Storing of configured data information directly maded on Creo models.
  • INTERFACE
    Use of a customized interface.
  • VERIFICATION
    Control of parameter properties with creation and edit of not-standard parameters.
  • BACKUP
    Automatic backup of last data saved.
  • FAMILY TABLE
    Management of Family Table parameters
  • DATABASE
    Export of saved data in specific databased configured in the customer environment.
  • SUPPORT
    Automatic fill o guided filling using data from pre-compiled files or external databases (xml style, access, sqlserver, mysql, oracle).
  • LISTS
    It is possible to extend to 2D and 3D models lists to create, update or delete all at once parameters in the elements provided, using the same rules.


PLM4U Solution Backup


The application enables massive backups from PTC Creo to custom folder.

It is possible to configurate the application to work with working directory or lists of files taken from search_path folders.
It is also possible execute massive backups from PTC Windchill providing a list of commonspace CAD objects.

The features of Backup are:
  • FLEXIBILITY
    Able to backup 3D models and also 2D drawings from top assembly or all the elments of the relative BOM.
  • SAVE OPTIONS
    Destination folder configurable by file.
  • CONFIGURABLE
    Able to execute backup operations from an offline PTC Creo or from a connected PTC Windchill system.
  • LISTS
    Lists for backup elements are easy to create.
  • BATCH
    It is possible to execute configuration activities from a batch procedure without graphic window.

PLM4U Solution Assembly Creator


The application enables you to assemble Creo models, components and assembly, automatically following a series of rules defined by the user.

The application allows to generate automatically Creo models with assembly or replacement of components.
The definition and modification of the models is sent to the application through a neutral file that can be compiled using simple rules.
These rules may cover different aspects: parameters, dimensions, component placement, file name and more.
The application is based on Creo Parametric and may use the Windchill PDMLink capabilities.

The main features of Assembly Creator are:
  • ASSEMBLY
    The application performs the assembly of any component (also instance of Family Table) using coordinate systems (CSYS). It's possible using coordinate systems (CSYS) located both in the master assembly and his skeleton.
  • CSYS CREATION
    The application can create user-specified coordinate systems (CSYS) before performing the assembly operations.
  • DUPLICATE FILES
    The application allows the SaveAs feature on components already in the assembly before the application of the new mounts.
  • SUPPRESSION COMPONENTS / FEATURES
    The application allows to suppress or resume models or features present in the assembly during the mount.
  • COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
    The application allows to replace objects with other instances of family table, other components of the same assembly or replace with unrelated objects (with the same coordinate system (CSYS)).
  • RIGENERATION OF MODELS
    The application allows simple or accurate regenerations of both the models present before the automatic assembly and after executing the operations on the new models.
  • CHANGE PARAMETERS AND DIMENSIONS
    The application allows you to change parameters and dimensions into the assembly or its components.
  • INTEGRATION WINDCHILL PDMLINK
    The application, according to customer needs, can be completely or partially integrated with Windchill PDMLink when present, adapting to the existing workflow within the company. The asynchronous version allows multiuser access to the server.

The application has two use modes:
  • INTERACTIVE
    The application is used by the designer inside Creo Parametric through a mask with mounting choices. In this mode you can define the installation rules between components.
  • BATCH / SERVER
    The application is waiting for the designer's input (neutral file server). The application will operate in no graphic mode to reach the results.


PLM4U Solution Simprep Creator


This application grants the possibility to configure simplified representation before load the assemblies into memory.

It takesa base simplified representation as parameter with exclude representation for every first level children, the it permits the selection of different simplified representation (standard or user defined) before loading the object in session.

The feature Simprep Configurator is:
  • VERSATILE
    It allows you to specify the standard representation for newly loaded elements.

PLM4U Solution BOM Export


The application allows users to generate the BOM of a main assembly. The application may be configured to meet different customer needs.


The application can be launched on an assembly and then generate the BOM in a neutral file(.csv) that can be saved at any point in the file system.
The parts lists are generated even with indications of series of attributes that can be configured or selected on the fly.
The BOM can be created in different ways accordingly to the configuration parameters.

The main features of BOM Export are:
  • VERSATILE
    Ability to one level generate distinct, multilevel (partial or complete) or create the distinct for all the components in the model tree.
  • CONFIGURABLE
    Ability to configure the list of parameters that will be shown in the export file
  • COMPLETE
    Ability to add also custom parameters not present in the top assembly
  • SPECIFIC CALCULATION
    Calculation of the individual components by location (structure) or count (aggregate)
  • DRAWINGS
    Presence of any related drawing
  • EXCLUDE SKELETON
    Possibility to exclude skeleton from the export of the list.


PLM4U Solution Mass Regen


The application allows users to perform massive regeneration of components present in the work directory or from a Windchill PDMLink connected to Creo.


The application is used to perform regeneration actions of an arbitrary number of components.
It can also include implicitly 2D models in the regeneration operations ( dependant on the 3D model).

The features Mass Regen are:
  • VERSATILE
    Ability to work both on file system and on Windchill PDMLink
  • RETRIEVE DRAWINGS
    Possibility to retrieve the related drawings if not present ( plm mode )
  • AUTOMATIC
    Able to trigger an automatic checkout / checkin of models to be regenerated
  • PRE AND POST REGENERATION
    Can also force operations of pre and post regeneration

PLM4U Solution Table Curve


This application allows users to create, starting from the drawing, a summary table containing data relating to a series of points and its associated curve.


The application is used within a drawing of Creo Parametric and allows to extrapolate the data related to points and curves that are the basis of a specific Sweep.

The feature Table Curve is:
  • FLEXIBILITY
    Using standard feature of Creo Parametric is possible to extrapolate the coordinates of points, the radius of curvature and the length of the curve. The data will be stored in a table inside the drawing.


PLM4U Solution Drawing Aggregator


The application allow users to create, form the drawing of the project, a sheet for each drawing of existing components by importing the drawing itself.


The application is used within a Creo Parametric drawing and starting from a defined the project structure allow to import the drawings related to the models in the project. The final result is a drawing that contains a sheet for each template belonging to the project.

The feature Drawing Aggregator is :
  • FLEXIBILITY
    By using the import you can aggregate multiple drawings done at different times. In this mode, the customer has in a single drawing all the design drawings of the project.
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