You can also switch to a full-screen mode, which enlarges the graphics area to fill the entire screen, with no other user interface elements visible except for the mini-toolbars. When you select an object in the model, it highlights in the model tree, and vice versa.

You can toggle the navigation panel on and off and expand or collapse the model tree. For example, when you select an edge in the model, a mini-toolbar provides options for editing dimensions and adding a chamfer or round. There are also mini-toolbars that open within the graphics window when performing certain tasks. A navigation panel with tabs for the Model Tree, Folder Browser and Favorites functions sits to the left of the graphics window, while a status bar and selection filter appear along the bottom. You can download a 30-day free trial of Creo 6.0 and start learning to use the software immediately, aided by an online tutorial with sample files.Ĭreo 6.0 sports a standard Windows interface that includes a customizable Quick Access Toolbar and a context-sensitive ribbon across the top of the screen. That said, getting started with Creo is quite easy. Not to mention, more advanced levels cost considerably more. A basic Creo license starts at $2,300 for a one-year locked subscription or $2,800 for a floating license, although adding multiple extensions can dramatically increase the cost. PTC’s Pro/ENGINEER had a reputation for being expensive and difficult to use. The latest version of the company’s flagship design and engineering CAD software offers new capabilities in augmented reality (AR), real-time simulation and design for additive manufacturing, along with numerous productivity enhancements.

Pointing device: Microsoft-approved three-button mouse.

Graphics card: For 3D hardware acceleration, an OpenGL graphics card must be used that has been tested in a PTC-certified configuration.

Monitor: 1280x1024 (or higher) resolution with 24-bit or greater color.

Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit.

Prices shown are based on the author’s independent research and may vary.

*Editor’s note: PTC declined to comment on pricing.

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