PTC Creo Elements/Direct Comparison Modeling Version Formerly CoCreate PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling is the world s #1 direct 3D CAD system. This table highlights the primary product capabilities delivered in each of the past several releases of PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling. PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling 14 15 16 17 18 19 3D CoPilot for all 3D direction and 3D curve options Lightweight graphic models (large assemblies) Views, filters, and search options in structure browser 3D configurations support multiple views (exploded) Drag-and-drop 2D modifications New active drag handles for direct model modification Edge and face blending, smart taper feature, advanced shelling, modify in section Assembly handling: 3D move by box, mirror, compare parts geometrically New rendering with fast rendering and photo-realistic imaging Improved usability with blends and chamfers; combined insert and create blend Sweep improvements sweep along non-tangential planar curves Shared feature patterns easy modification of user-defined features patterns Page 1 of 10 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison
PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling 14 15 16 17 18 19 In-place editing of blend and chamfer labels, also with numeric data calculation Advanced clash: Threads, clearance, open states Global language support for drawings, part names, annotations, output formats Context-sensitive mini-toolbars for fast access to common tools and options Real-time direct modeling Drive 3D design changes with intelligent 3D dimensions Full 2D CoPilot support integrated in the 3D CoPilot when referencing a plane 2D CoPilot: measure relative to surrounding geometry, snap to clip lines, use drag-and-drop techniques to move, stretch, and rotate 2D profiles Viewport default settings (e.g., with selections for backgrounds) Radial offset of selected faces and radial move of recognized features Modify 3D extensions to tangent recognition to allow extended modifications New 3D Pull and Push paradigm for easy model modification Create advanced 3D patterns (including geometry, features, part, assemblies) Inseparable assemblies New ribbon UI for modeling embracing the Microsoft Office 2010 fluent paradigm Color scheme for displaying models and drawings, common across the PTC Creo products Command Mini Toolbar (CMT) with additional entries and end-user customizable Interactive Ribbon UI customization for end users Color conversion of existing drawings to white PTC Creo background color Page 2 of 10 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison
PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling 14 15 16 17 18 19 Dimension-style feedback and value input for lines, arcs, and circles Model intersections with clipping planes marked with hatch pattern Flexible control of snapping conditions in 2D CoPilot Streamlined trim/extend operations Blend/Chamfer command with more controls and realistic preview of results Face parts modifiable like solid models Define, visualize and work with stock-finished relationships New capability to move 3D edges or to change the radius or diameter of a 3D circular edge while adjusting the neighboring faces Indication of multiple possible solutions in Move 3D and user-controlled selection New Select by Geometry Rules Selection list filtering via tab key or next icon in the command mini toolbar New edge selection by vertex in section plane 3D Stretch with tangency control Shelling of a set of faces to extend an existing shell Implicit blend creation from tangential profile segments Fold/unfold of sheet metal cones Open PTC Creo Elements/Direct models and drawings from other PTC Creo apps Improved model and drawing data exchange with PTC Creo Parametric based apps Additional export controls and quality improvements for writing PTC GRANITE files Improved non-geometric data exchange with PTC Creo Parametric based apps and PTC Creo View Page 3 of 10 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison
PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling 14 15 16 17 18 19 Aligning surfaces by referencing 2D curves New Pipe creation tool New Rib creation tool Pulling 2D and 3D edges to create a surface Add new components to an existing configuration leveraging the transformation of other components Copying and merging configurations 2D shape palette for polygons and stars Additional on-the-fly bi-sector, bi-angular and mid-point guides in 2D Copilot Placing pictures on a workplane Direct import of 2D geometry from existing DXF and DWG drawings onto a workplane Geometry-based selection rules include blends and chamfers Selecting containers is faster New 3D bridge curve and conical curve tools Selection propagation when positioning parts and assemblies Unified Chamfer and Blend recognition tools User-defined names for axes Signed values supported in 3D CoPilot Hatch pattern visualization is improved Real-time keyboard shortcut browser Access to recently used commands Enhancements to the Command Mini Toolbar Model thumbnails in windows explorer Importing SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor files Access to the PTC Part Community Page 4 of 10 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison
Additional functionality included in PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Annotation 14 15 16 17 18 19 Generate drawings from surface or face parts Thread lines supported in aligned section views Advanced plot configuration (HPGL, PS, PDF) Real-time graphical dimension feedback Right-mouse click to change dim orientation New wizard for create drawing and add view Easier update of views (e.g., multiple views and definitions) Symbol browser Broken view, merge geometry, create ellipses, and slot center lines Unlimited UNDO and REDO Shaded views shaded, photorealistic, and mixed views True 64-bit support for extended memory usage Grouping of dimensions, text, and symbols for easier update Modify cutaway border and depth Section and detail views for broken views Blend dimensions Base dimensions Ellipse and B-spline dimensioning Page 5 of 10 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison
Additional functionality included in PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Annotation 14 15 16 17 18 19 Radius and diameter dimensions with extended lines Arc angle dimensions Chamfer dimension extensions Detail and partial views for sheet metal flats Modify dimensions by adding a slant DXF/DWG paperspace support PDF export extensions Read-only protection in settings browser Symbols: tolerance, welding and surface (ISO 1302-2002 support) Include 2D geometry (workplane content) and 3D curves (wire parts) in the model documentation View definition to calculate outlines, only Using templates to create drawings Re-use a drawing for a mirrored component Creating associative bolt circles Controlling axis length of a transferred coordinate system 3D Documentation 14 15 16 17 18 19 Enhanced wizard to transfer 3D annotations to 2D New load font and delete font command Reference additional information via URL Secure standard parts against sectioning Page 6 of 10 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison
3D Documentation 14 15 16 17 18 19 Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing Surface, welding, and user-defined 3D symbols Transfer of 3D symbols to 2D Intelligent 3D dimensioning based on geometry selected Transfer of intelligent 3D dimensions to 2D Publish intelligent 3D dimensions to edrawings Welding symbol extensions according to DIN 18 800-1 Surface symbols extensions (ISO 1302-2002 support) Additional functionality included in PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Sheet Metal Creating connecting parts in Sheet Metal User-defined features in Sheet Metal Side face handling in unfold 2D is improved Preview for adding a lip or hem Additional functionality included in PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Part Library Additional components in the standard DIN catalog Modifying Drill Features with additional drill feature types Thread tables extensions for improved thread dimension customization 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 Data interfaces included in PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling 14 15 16 17 18 19 2D DXF and DWG 2004 (Annotation) 2D DXF and DWG 2006 (Annotation) 2D DXF and DWG 2008 (Annotation) Support for legacy (Shift JIS, Roman8) DXF and DWG 2D DXF and DWG 2010 (Annotation) edrawings publishing and viewing Page 7 of 10 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison
Data interfaces included in PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling 14 15 16 17 18 19 3D annotations like dimensions included in edrawings Automatic 3D flags for any imported surface fixes Large-assembly improvements (part-by-part) Target resolution can be set for IGES and SAT ACIS SAT enhanced to merge faces STEP data exchange option for encoding type (Unicode or legacy) ACIS SAT data exchange IGES data exchange part-wise export for large assemblies 3D STEP data export for technical illustrations with Arbortext IsoDraw PTC GRANITE 3D data exchange with leverage with PTC s Product Development System (*.g format) PTC GRANITE 3D data export for leverage for PTC Creo Parametric based applications (*.neu format), to maintain associativity between exported geometry and PTC Creo Parametric based applications PTC Creo View 3D data export for technical illustrations with Arbortext IsoDraw PTC Creo View 3D data export for enterprise visualization with PTC Creo View PTC Creo Parametric 3D data exchange for parts and assemblies 2D DXF and DWG 2013 Native SolidWorks Native Autodesk Inventor STEP data exchange - PTC Granite option Extended PTC GRANITE 3D data export supporting sections and semantic PMI read only write only read and write Page 8 of 10 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison
Simplifications of 3D modules 14 15 16 17 18 19 Photorealistic rendering module GOelan CAM interface hyperfact CAM interface Open CAM interface 3D machining capabilities & predefined features Included in PTC Creo Elements/ Direct Modeling 3D annotation and 3D documentation 3D IDF interface Rendering 3D geometric dimension and tolerancing (GD&T) Design part relations Design assembly relations Plastic, mold, core, and cavity design 3D design simplification 3D inspection definition and closed-loop analysis Included in PTC Creo Elements/ Direct Advanced Design 3D animation and AVI output 3D predefined mechanisms (gear, cam, screw, rack) 3D realistic motion simulation Support for 3D curve and surface modification with wire editor Page 9 of 10 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison
Supported Platforms 14 15 16 17 18 19 HP-UX 11i Windows 2000 Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition Windows XP Professional 32-bit Edition Windows Vista 64-bit Editions of Ultimate, Enterprise, and Business Windows Vista 32-bit Editions of Ultimate, Enterprise, and Business Windows Vista 64-bit Editions of Ultimate, Enterprise, and Professional Windows 7 32-bit Editions of Ultimate, Enterprise, and Professional Windows 7 64-bit Editions of Ultimate, Enterprise, and Professional PTC Creo Parametric 3D data exchange for parts and assemblies Windows 8 32-bit and 64-bit, Pro, and Enterprise Windows 8.1 32-bit and 64-bit, Pro, and Enterprise Learn More For more information, please visit: /products/creo-elements-direct 2014, PTC Inc. All rights reserved. Information described herein is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be taken as a guarantee, commitment, condition or offer by PTC. PTC, the PTC logo, Product & Service Advantage, Creo, Elements/Direct, Windchill, Mathcad, Arbortext, PTC Integrity, Servigistics, ThingWorx, ProductCloud and all other PTC product names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of PTC and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. All other product or company names are property of their respective owners. J4039 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison TS EN 0714 Page 10 of 10 PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Version Comparison