Publishing to Creo View

Publishing is the process of converting heavy CAD files into a lightweight viewable that can be used by any non-CAD individual throughout the enterprise; publishing is used to review geometry, model attributes, and annotations, including dimensions, symbols, surface finishes, and notes.

• Publishing optimizes MBD: Enables the recipient to use a free viewer.

• Provides a simpler interface for non-CAD users to interact with a 3-D model.

• Does not transfer intellectual property that is implied in the product structure or embedded in the feature tree.

• Models are lightweight , and less graphically demanding, enabling you to spin, pan, and zoom faster.

Figure 1 - Native Creo Parametric MBD Model

Figure 2 - Viewing Published MBD Model in Creo View

Publishing to Creo View

Figure 1 - Native Creo Parametric MBD Model

Figure 2 - Viewing Published MBD Model in Creo View Converting heavy CAD files into a lightweight viewable to be used by individuals throughout the enterprise for a variety of reasons is accomplished through the publishing process. The annotation process is completed in the CAD tool, which sets up the models to have many views or combined states to display various notes, dimensions, and symbols as they pertain to that specific feature or view of the product. Thus, the master item that controls the design, shape, process, and manufacturing information is located in the CAD model.

Publishing annotated models to a simple, lightweight format creates an MBD model that is optimized in the following ways:

• The recipient can use a free viewer to view the data.

• The viewer provides a simpler interface for non-CAD users to interact with a 3-D model.

• Intellectual property implied in the product structure or embedded in the feature tree is not transferred.

• The user or recipient has clear access to organized geometry and attributes, along with process and manufacturing information.