PTC Creo Parametric

Among the eye-catching improvements in PTC Creo Parametric is the real-time photo-realistic rendering. Both Creo Direct and Creo Parametric support working with photorealistic models — and out of the box. The user uses photorealistic mode in exactly the same way as working with colour shaded or wire mesh models. To differentiate the models from the sophisticatedly rendered photorealistic views, it is necessary to have trained eyes to detect the lack of reflection.

All features on the new version of the program is excellent and PTC has improved and enhanced the app for rapid 2D concept engineering. It is therefore possible to design coaxial products such as turbines or gearboxes very quickly from a sheet of white paper or an existing 2D drawing, in order to then configure the 3D models from this 2D layout. In this case, the layout changes are transferred directly to the associated model. If a model created elsewhere is called up in Creo Layout and the sectional views are modified, this does not work as consistently. In order to be able to change in a layout-driven manner, a new layout based on the sections has to be created first and linked to the model.

The new Help Centre enables inexperienced users to learn quickly and experienced users achieve a greater level of productivity. New release content is displayed when starting the software together with Getting Started tutorials and guides to quickly get upto speed with the basics. They are really hands on about helping new users get through the basics. I highly recommend using it.