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1 USER GUIDE CREO - 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Release Version : 19.3 Revision: 1.0 Issued: /08/2016 THEOREM SOLUTIONS 2016

2 Contents Overview of Visualise 3D... 2 About Theorem...2 Theorem s Product Suite...2 The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Bi-directional CREO Translator...3 Primary Product Features...3 Primary Product benefits?...4 Getting Started... 5 Documentation...5 Installation Media...5 Installation...5 License Configuration...5 Running the Product...5 Using the Product... 7 Translating Interactively from within 3DEXPERIENCE... 7 Theorem Interactive Conversion Settings...7 Advanced User Options...9 Theorem Export Theorem Import Translating in Batch using CATUtil PLMBatchDataExchange Batch Export to CREO Batch Import from CREO Log File Generation Export process Log Files Import process Log Files DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Environment Files Additional Information P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

Overview of Visualise 3D About Theorem Theorem Solutions is a world leader in the field of Engineering Data Services and Solutions.

Quality comes not only from the skills and commitment of our staff, but also from the vigorous industrial use of our technology & services by world leading customers.

Working closely with our customers, to both fully understand their requirements and feed their input into our development processes has significantly contributed to our technology and industry

Theorem has strong relationships with the major CAD and PLM vendors, including; Autodesk, Dassault Systemes, ICEM Technologies (a Dassault company), PTC, SolidWorks, Spatial Technology and Siemens

3 Overview of Visualise 3D About Theorem Theorem Solutions is a world leader in the field of Engineering Data Services and Solutions. This leadership position stems from the quality of our technology and the people in the company. Quality comes not only from the skills and commitment of our staff, but also from the vigorous industrial use of our technology & services by world leading customers. We are proud that the vast majority of the world's leading Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Power Generation and Transportation companies and their Supply chains use our products and services daily. Working closely with our customers, to both fully understand their requirements and feed their input into our development processes has significantly contributed to our technology and industry knowledge. Theorem Solutions is an independent UK headquartered company incorporated in 1990, with sales and support offices in the UK and USA. Theorem has strong relationships with the major CAD and PLM vendors, including; Autodesk, Dassault Systemes, ICEM Technologies (a Dassault company), PTC, SolidWorks, Spatial Technology and Siemens PLM Software. These relationships enable us to deliver best in class services and solutions to engineering companies worldwide. Theorem s Product Suite The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 to CREO translator is part of our Multi-CAD brand which is one of 5 core Theorem brands which consist of: CADverter Direct translation of 3D data to or from an alternate CAD, Visualization or Standards Based format Multi-CAD Interactive integration of non-native 3D data formats into the native CAD system Visualize 3D Direct translation of 3D data for the purpose of Visualization 2 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

Publish 3D The creation of documents enriched with 3D content Process Automation Applications to automate any Data Exchange and collaboration processes The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Bi-directional CREO

4 Publish 3D The creation of documents enriched with 3D content Process Automation Applications to automate any Data Exchange and collaboration processes The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Bi-directional CREO Translator The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 to CREO translator may be installed on a number of machines each accessing a central network-floating license. The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 to CREO Translator is a bi-directional direct database converter between the Dassault Systemes 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Modelling Application and PTC CREO file format. It enables the user to convert all forms of 3D Mechanical Design Geometry and Assembly data, together with system defined attribute information and colour information, between these two systems. This product is designed for companies using 3DEXPERIENCE who have selected CREO as a method of collaboration and communication between OEMs and their customers or suppliers. The translator can be invoked in either an interactive or batch mode. Primary Product Features Converts all types of geometry, wire frame, surfaces, trimmed surfaces (faces) and solid models. Converts assembly structure between both systems. Converts attribute data including colour and layer information. Integrated with the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 installation. The conversion process can be run Interactively or in Batch Mode Data can be filtered by layer and entity type during processing. Geometry can be filtered and selectively processed. Uses the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 API and PTC CREO Toolkit API to read and write data. 3 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

5 Primary Product benefits? Being a direct database converter all pre and post processing is eliminated, saving time. Reduce costs due to processing time and increase overall conversion success levels by filtering input data and focusing the conversion to only those elements required. Reduce costs and risks associated to accessing the wrong version of data by integrating the conversion process into a related business processes. With over 20 years of industrial use Theorem translation products robustness and quality is well proven, reducing your business risk. This document will focus specifically on guidance for the use of Multi-CAD for the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 CREO product. For information regarding any of Theorem s product ranges please contact sales@theorem.com 4 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

Getting Started Documentation The latest copy of this documentation can be found on our web site at: http://www.theorem.

com/product-release-notes Each product has a specific link to the Product Release Document, which contains a link to the download location of the installation CD.

6 Getting Started Documentation The latest copy of this documentation can be found on our web site at: Installation Media The latest copy of Theorem software can be found via our web site at: Each product has a specific link to the Product Release Document, which contains a link to the download location of the installation CD. Alternatively, you can request a copy of the software to be shipped on a physical CD. Installation The installation is run from the CD or ZIP file download provided. To install the translator, select the Setup.exe file and follow the installation process. For a full guide to the process, please see our Translator Installation Process demonstration video located here. License Configuration In order for the translation to run successfully, the Theorem license file provided to you needs to be configured using FlexLM. For a full guide to this process, please see our FlexLM License Set Up and Configuration demonstration video located here. Running the Product Once configured and licensed, the product is ready to be run. There are 2 distinct ways of running the translator: Interactively from within 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 o The Interactive Interface provides a direct method of importing and exporting to and from 3DEXPERIENCE. 5 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

7 In Batch via CATUtil - DataExchangePLMBatch o The 3DEXPERIENCE DataExchangePLMBatch Interface provides a direct method of invoking the translator. It can be used on an On Demand basis to translate single or multiple files 6 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

Using the Product Translating Interactively from within 3DEXPERIENCE The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 to CREO translator allows an opened 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 part or Assembly to be exported directly to

In order to translate from within 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6, the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 application must be started using a Theorem environment, so that the appropriate Theorem partner plug-ins are

8 Using the Product Translating Interactively from within 3DEXPERIENCE The 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 to CREO translator allows an opened 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 part or Assembly to be exported directly to CREO, and for a CREO part or assembly to be imported directly into the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 application. In order to translate from within 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6, the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 application must be started using a Theorem environment, so that the appropriate Theorem partner plug-ins are available. (See 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Environment files) 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 can be started from a desktop shortcut created at installation time. Theorem Interactive Conversion Settings The 3DEXPERIENCE interface offer a number of setting to enable configuration of the Translation Process. The method for altering these settings differs between 3DEXPERIENCE versions. For R2013x, the User settings are accessed through the Tools->Options menu:- 7 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

for R2014x and later revisions these are

9 for R2014x and later revisions these are accessed through the User Preferences options :- Of importance for all versions is the Compatibility options page as shown here for R2013x:- And here for R2014x, R2105x and R2016x:- 8 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

10 This page sets the preferred mode of conversion (in this case Exact), and also the general options Convert coordinate systems and 3D Annotation. Advanced User Options There is not a dedicated User Options panel for the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Bi-directional CREO Translator. There are, however, a number of options that can be specified via an Options file. Import of CREO data - (%TS_INST%\data\proe\proe_xcad_opts.txt) Export of CREO data - (%TS_INST%\data\proe\xcad_proe_opts.txt) Each of the options in these files is described below: 1. proe_xcad_opts.txt Option Info Debug Edge to nurbs Surf to nurbs No Datum Curves Disable default colours Process hidden geometry Disable Transfer Solids Description Outputs extra processing information to the log files. Default is OFF Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: info Outputs extra debugging information to the log file. Default is OFF Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: debug Read analytic curves in NURBS form. Default is OFF. Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: edge_to_nurbs Read analytic surfaces in NURBS form. Default is OFF Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: surf_to_nurbs To ignore the reading of Datum curves. Default is ON o Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: no_datum_curves To disable read of default colours. Default is ON o Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: disable_default_colours To enable the read of hidden geometry. Default is OFF o Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: process_hidden_geom To disable read of Solids found in the Creo model.default OFF o Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: no_solids 9 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

11 Disable Transfer Quilts Disable Geometry Check Read PMI Read Assembly level PMI Read PMI in stroked form To disable the read of quilts in the Creo model. Default is OFF o Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: no_quilts To disable Creo Geometry checking. Default is OFF o Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: no_check_geom To enable the read of PMI data in the CREO model. Default is OFF o Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: read_pmi o This option is also invoked via the User Preference -> Compatibility -> External Formats: 3D Annotation ON To enable the read of PMI data in the CREO model. Default is OFF o Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: read_assy_pmi o This option is also invoked via the User Preference -> Compatibility -> External Formats: 3D Annotation ON To enable the read of PMI data in the CREO model. Default is OFF o Option data file proe_xcad_opts.txt syntax: write_stroked_pmi o This option is also invoked via the User Preference -> Compatibility -> External Formats: 3D Annotation ON 2. xcad_proe_opts.txt Option Info Debug Disable Points Read Disable Wireframe Read Disable Surfaces Read Description Outputs extra processing information to the log files. Default is OFF info Outputs extra debugging information to the log file. Default is OFF debug To disable the read of point entities from CATIA. Default is OFF disable_points To disable the read of wireframe entities from CATIA. Default is OFF disable_wireframe To disable the read of surfaces entities from CATIA. Default is OFF disable_surfaces 10 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

Disable Solids Read Disable Axes Read Read PMI entities Reduce Nurbs complexity Write PMI entities Multiple Features On To disable the read of solid entities from CATIA.

Default is OFF read_pmi o This option is also invoked via the User Preference -> Compatibility -> External Formats: 3D Annotation ON To reduce NURBS surface complexity when writing into CREO.

12 Disable Solids Read Disable Axes Read Read PMI entities Reduce Nurbs complexity Write PMI entities Multiple Features On To disable the read of solid entities from CATIA. Default is OFF disable_solids To disable the read of Axis system entities from CATIA. Default is OFF disable_axes To enable the read of PMI entities. Default is OFF read_pmi o This option is also invoked via the User Preference -> Compatibility -> External Formats: 3D Annotation ON To reduce NURBS surface complexity when writing into CREO. Default is OFF reduce_nurbs To enable the write of PMI entities to CREO. Default is OFF PMI To enable the grouping of multiple bodies into a single part. Default is OFF MULTI_FEAT_ON Theorem Export Once 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 has been started it is possible for an opened product to be exported to CREO. V6 2013x V6 2014x and later If 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 R2013x is being used, in order to export, the user selects the PLMAccess -> Export option as shown here:- 11 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

will then present the user with a Save As dialog box similar

13 If 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 R2014x or later is being used, the user selects the menu item as shown here:- This menu action will then present the user with a Save As dialog box similar to this:- For R2013x and R2014x:- 12 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

14 For R2015x:- For R2016x: 13 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

The Save as types: or Format selection should be set to CREO_THEOREM (*.prt).

15 The Save as types: or Format selection should be set to CREO_THEOREM (*.prt). The Save or OK button can now be pressed to initiate the conversion to the selected output file name and location. Theorem Import Once 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 has been started it is possible for a model to be imported from CREO. In order to import, the user selects the following Menu Option: For 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 R2013x:- For 2014x and later:- 14 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

16 This launches the Theorem Import Menu: For R2013x and R2014x:- For R2015x:- For R2016x:- 15 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

17 On selecting Open or OK the on the File selection Panel the CREO data will be translated and imported into the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 database. It will also be opened in the user s session. 16 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

$the Translator installation at: <installation_directory>\bin\start_catutil_theorem_multi-cad_creo_catiav6r<revision>.$

18 Translating in Batch using CATUtil PLMBatchDataExchange The Dassault Systemes CATUTIL batch management tool can be launched with the correct Theorem enabled environment using the scripts provided in the Translator installation at: <installation_directory>\bin\start_catutil_theorem_multi-cad_creo_catiav6r<revision>.cmd (where [revision] should be substituted for the version of 3DEXPERIENCE that you have installed e.g. 2013x, 2014x, 2015x, 2016x) The settings made in the user options page MultiCAD CREO described in the interactive usage above, are also used in BATCH mode. In some cases, it may be desirable to ignore the interactive settings while running in batch mode. This can be achieved by setting the following variable in the CATIA Environment being used:- TS_IGNORE_CREO_CATSETTINGS=1 Batch Export to CREO Here is an example showing the appropriate settings in preparation for a database selection and an export save or run :- Note selection of Export operation, usage CREO_THEOREM and extension prt. Batch Import from CREO Here is an example showing the appropriate settings in preparation for an input CREO file selection and an export save or run :- 17 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

19 Note selection of Import operation, usage CREO_THEOREM and extension prt. Log File Generation Export process Log Files In the process of exporting the selected 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 part or assembly, the following log files are generated by the CREO Export plug-in. The process log and error messages are recorded in a.err file located in the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 CATReport directory. The file is named after the active CATIA component. e.g. %CATReport%\model1.err Additional log files are created in the TSC_TEMP_DIR directory. This directory is defined in the %TS_INST%\ts_env.bat file. %TSC_TEMP_DIR%\Read_to_viewer_<input_part_name>.log Where: <input_part_name> is the name of the input part (or the active part name in interactive usage) This contains information describing the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 'data read' processing into Theorem Intermediate data format %TSC_TEMP_DIR%\viewer_<part-name>_screen_output.log Where <part-name> is the selected output file name This contains the screen output of the process of writing the data to CREO. %TSC_TEMP_DIR%\viewer_<part-name>.log Where <part-name> is the selected output file name This contains detailed process information of the write of the data to CREO. 18 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

20 Import process Log Files In the process of importing a CREO file, the following log files are generated by the CREO Import plug-in. The process log and error messages are recorded in a.err file located in the 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 CATReport directory. The file is named after the selected input file name. e.g. if the file Mypart.prt were selected, the log file names would be %CATReport%\Mypart.err and %CATReport%\Mypart.rpt. %TS_TEMP_DIR%\ <input_file_name>_viewer.log %TS_TEMP_DIR%\ <input_file_name>_viewer_screen_output.log %CATReport%\<input_file_name>.err Where <Input_file_name> - is the base file name of the imported file. 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Environment Files As part of the Theorem installation process, a set of 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 environment files are created which are subsequently used in the launch of 3DEXPERIENCE and CATUtil sessions to support the Theorem partner plug-ins for CREO import and export. A CATEnv file is created for each installed version of 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6. These environment files are located in <installation_directory>\b214\win_b64\theorem_multi-cad_creo_catiav6r2013x.txt <installation_directory>\b216\win_b64\theorem_multi-cad_creo_catiav6r2014x.txt <installation_directory>\b417\win_b64\theorem_multi-cad_creo_catiav6r2015x.txt <installation_directory>\b418\win_b64\theorem_multi-cad_creo_catiav6r2016x.txt Additional Information There is occasionally an issue where the CADverter process does not end in a timely manner after the conversion has finished. This seems to be connected to the ProEngineer nmsd.exe process. If you notice this behaviour, bring up the task manager, wait for a translation to finish, and if the CADVerter status bar is still scrolling, kill the nmsd.exe process. This will immediately halt the bar scrolling. This behaviour is also exhibited in CATIA Insert Existing Component as a command prompt window remaining for some time after the geometry is displayed. This nmsd.exe process is started indirectly via the Theorem translator dll and is controlled by the parametric.psf file in the Creo Installation directory \Parametric\bin, with a default timeout value of 300 seconds. 19 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

21 If you change the line in the relevant psf file containing the line ENV=NMSD_TIMEOUT=300 to ENV=NMSD_TIMEOUT=10 (say), this will reduce the time you will wait for the nmsd.exe process to end. 20 P a g e Theorem Solutions 2016

USER GUIDE. 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Creo View Release Version : 20.2 Revision: 1.0 Issued: 15/01/2018

USER GUIDE. 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Creo View Release Version : 20.2 Revision: 1.0 Issued: 15/01/2018 USER GUIDE 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 Creo View Release Version : 20.2 Revision: 1.0 Issued: 15/01/2018 THEOREM SOLUTIONS 2018 Contents Overview of Visualise 3D About Theorem Theorem Solutions is a world leader