Creo® 2.

0:
Parametric and Simulate
Configuration Options

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 Table of Contents

Creo 2.0 Parametric Configuration Options 1

Creo 1.0 to Creo 2.0 Parametric Configuration Options Changes 99

Creo 2.0 Simulate Configuration Options 115

Creo 1.0 to Creo 2.0 Simulate Configuration Options Changes 226

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Application add_java_class_path Prepends the option value on the java environment variable,
Programming CLASSPATH, used to find classes in J-Link programs. To specify
Interfaces multiple search paths in the same line, delimit them using ':' on
UNIX, and ';' on Windows NT.
Application enable_protk_xml_schema Enables XML-Schema validation for Pro/TK feature XMLs yes, no no
Programming
Interfaces
Application jlink_java2 Option to force use of Java-2 JRE command line ("java" instead off, on on
Programming of "jre")
Interfaces
Application prodevdat Specify the full path to an additional Toolkit registry file.
Programming
Interfaces
Application protkdat Specify the full path to an additional Toolkit registry file.
Programming
Interfaces
Application toolkit_registry_file Specify the full path to an additional Toolkit registry file.
Programming
Interfaces
Application web_disable_js_command Enter a specific javascript command to be disabled
Programming
Interfaces
Application web_link_file_read Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to read data from the local file yes, no no
Programming system.
Interfaces
Application web_link_file_write Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to write data to the local file yes, no no
Programming system.
Interfaces
Application web_link_proe_read Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to read data from a Creo yes, no no
Programming Parametric session.
Interfaces
Application web_link_proe_write Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to modify data in a Creo yes, no no
Programming Parametric session.
Interfaces
Application web_link_security_autopro Yes - The Security dialog box is displayed when a Pro/Web.Link yes, no yes
Programming mpt function requires security access beyond the current settings.
Interfaces

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly add_offset_to_constraint_cAdds an offset dimensions to constraints that were created yes, no no
omp without an offset during the dragging of a component.
Assembly advanced_intersection Control the appearance of the intersection tool and scope of yes, no no
available functionalities.
Assembly allow_package_children Sets what type of children packaged components can have. ALL - all, feat, none all
Features and components can be a children of packaged
component. FEAT - Only features can be children of packaged
components. NONE - Packaged components cannot have
children.
Assembly allow_redo_intersections Yes - Displays the ReIntersect command in the ASSY FEAT yes, no no
menu.
Assembly allow_save_as_instance Allows the option to save a copy of the active model as a family yes, no no
table instance.
Assembly allow_save_failed_model Yes - Failed models can be saved. No - Failed models cannot be yes, no, prompt prompt
saved. Prompt - Let the user decide whether failed models can
be saved.
Assembly allow_update_part_simp_re Allow updating part Simplified Rep data in session automatically yes, no, prompt yes
p_data when switching from one Simp Rep to another. Yes - Allow
updating part simplified rep data. No - Do not update part
simplified rep data. Prompt - Prompt the user if the current
simplified rep should be updated.
Assembly annot_elem_params_with_ Some annotation element virtual parameters which were previous 1
units passed unitless will not be passed as attributes with units.

Assembly auto_assembly_with_noteb Yes - Enables automatic assembly. No - Disables automatic yes, no yes
ooks assembly.
Assembly auto_backup_new_placem Yes - Create Component Reference Backup, No - Do not Create yes, no no
nt_refs Component Reference Backup.
Assembly auto_constr_always_use_of Control whether auto constraint should create offsets. Yes - Auto yes, no, never no
fset constraint alw ays creates offsets. No - Auto constraint snaps
align or mate if surfaces are wi thin tolerance. Never - Auto
constraint never create offsets.
Assembly auto_evaluate_simprep_rul If the option is "yes" newly created rep would be updated each yes, no no
es time on retrieve/regeneration.
Assembly auto_place_max_number Set the default value for the maximum number of matches 5
allowed.
Assembly auto_update_intersected_m Control the appearance of the intersection tool and scope of yes, no yes
odels available functionalities.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly autoplace_single_comp Assembling components with an interface will automatically place yes, no yes
the component at the first position satisfying the interface
definitions.
Assembly bump_revnum_on_retr_reg Determines whether or not revision number is increased for yes, no yes
en generic models that regenerate and change during assembly
retrieval. Only applies if new_asm_regen_revnums is yes
(otherwise, there will be no revision number bumping).

Assembly can_snap_to_missing_ref Controls whether to enable snapping to missing references while yes, no yes
dragging components for placement. Yes - Snapping is enabled
while dragging. No - Snapping is disabled while dragging.

Assembly check_interface_criteria Check for interfaces when placing a component. yes, no no

Assembly check_interference_of_mat Show only matches that do not interfere with other components. yes, no yes
ches
Assembly check_same_assy_parts Determines whether to permit different names for different part yes, no yes
occurrences, or not in mirror subassembly UI.
Assembly chooser_size_filter_default Sets the size filter default value as a percentage of the overall
assembly size
Assembly comp_angle_offset_eps Specifies the angle epsilon such that if the desired surfaces are 10
equal or greater than the epsilon (in degrees), than an angle
offset constraint will be created.
Assembly comp_assemble_start Sets the initial assembly placement behavior when assembling a package, constrain_in_window,
new component. Default - Default initial position. Package - default, move_then_place
Define initial position using the Move option.
Constraint_in_Window - Use secondary window.
Move_then_Place - Define initial position using the Move option
and then define placement constraints.
Assembly comp_placement_assumpti Use placement assumptions when placing components. yes, no yes
ons
Assembly comp_retr_angular_increm Sets the accuracy for the selection of external components based 1
ent on graphic computation.
Assembly comp_rollback_on_redef No - Assembly is not rolled back when the user redefines a yes, no yes
component.
Assembly copy_geom_update_pre_20 Yes - Flags independent copy geom features in a pre-2000i yes, no
00i_dep model as modified when retrieved into Creo Parametric. Save the
model immediately to update the model's copy geom dependency
information.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly copy_geometry_method Sets the default copy geometry reference(s) type publish_geometry, references publish_geometry
Assembly create_temp_interfaces Allow the automatic creation of interfaces based on previous yes, no no
assembly instructions.
Assembly dim_inactive_components Display inactive assembly components with stippled transparency never, always, shaded_only shaded_only
and default color (grey). Default value is shade_only.

Assembly disp_regen_success_msg Issue successfull regeneration messages for assembly models. yes, no no

Assembly enable_advance_collision Enables advance collision settings usage. yes, no no

Assembly enable_assembly_accuracy No - Disables accuracy modification for assembly objects. yes, no yes

Assembly enable_implied_joints Allow underconstrained components as mechanism connections. yes, no yes

Assembly erv_show_external_only Yes - Global Reference Viewer will show objects with external yes, no no
references only; No - all the objects will be visible
Assembly fail_ref_copy_when_missin Yes - When using a copied geom feature or a backed-up external yes, no yes
g_orig reference with the Design Manager, and the reference is missing
in the original, then the copied geom feature fails. No - The
feature freezes and does not update.
Assembly fix_refs_to_intersections Sets remnant removal ability for the ReIntersect command in the yes, no no
ASSY FEAT menu. Yes - You can remove remnants. No - You
cannot remove remnants.
Assembly force_upd_assem_mp_in_s Update mass properties parameters even when some of the yes, no, use_stored use_stored
imp_rep components of the assembly are not in master rep.
Assembly freeze_failed_assy_comp No - Requires an action to fix the assembly or freeze the yes, no no
component that fails retrieval. Yes - Freezes any component
failing retrieval at its last known assembly location.

Assembly grv_default_view Sets the default view the reference view starts with - references, dependencies references
Dependencies or References.
Assembly ignore_non_displayed_item Ignores nondisplayed items when searching the component yes, no no
s interface during component placement.
Assembly include_sub_model_interfa Includes sub model interfaces as possible references for yes, no yes
ces interface to interface component placement.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly interface_criteria_mismatch FAIL_PLACEMENT - Fail regeneration upon component interface ignore, warning_only, warning_only
criteria mismatch. WARNING_ONLY - A warning message is fail_placement
given during regeneration for the criteria mismatch only without
failure. IGNORE - Interface criteria mismatch ignored during
regeneration.
Assembly modify_offset_during_comp Enables the modification of the value of offset dimensions during yes, no no
_drag component dragging.
Assembly mp_dens_ft_column_mtrl_a Yes - Allows adding an MP_DENSITY column in FT when a yes, no no
ssigned material is assigned to a model. When set may cause the same
material to have different values for the Density parameter in
different instances. Does not affect legacy models.

Assembly mtrl_convert_units If set to "Yes" Creo Parametric will automatically convert units in yes, no yes
materials from a library to the model system of units.

Assembly package_constraints Action to take for packaged components in Assembly mode. disallow, freeze, update update
Update - Updates components if assembly changes. Freeze -
Does not move components if assembly changes. Disallow -
Does not allow packaged components in assembly (must be fully
constrained).
Assembly package_ref_alert Control whether alert dialog is given when packaged component yes, no no
is referenced. Yes - Allow alert when a packaged component is
referenced. No - No Alert is given when a packaged component
is referenced.
Assembly preserve_comp_color_in_pr Yes - During component placement, component being yes, no no
eview assembled will retain its normal colors. No - During component
placement, component being assembled is shown in preview
color.
Assembly regen_notebook_w_assem Specifies whether or not the notebook will be automatically yes, no yes
regenerated upon assembly regeneration.
Assembly replace_comp_name_meth Sets the naming convention used when replacing components. transfer, remove, preserve transfer
od
Assembly replace_history_rule_order Set the default order of the history evaluation rule in the replace 1, 3, 2, disable, 4, 5 3
operation. Disable - the evaluation rule will be disabled by default.
Number - set the order of the rule relative to other evaluation
rules.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly replace_interface_rule_ord Set the default order of the interface evaluation rule in the replace 1, 3, 2, disable, 4, 5 1
er operation. Disable - the evaluation rule will be disabled by default.
Number - set the order of the rule relative to other evaluation
rules.
Assembly replace_sameid_rule_order Set the default order of the same id evaluation rule in the replace 1, 3, 2, disable, 4, 5 5
operation. Disable - the evaluation rule will be disabled by default.
Number - set the order of the rule relative to other evaluation
rules.
Assembly replace_samename_rule_o Set the default order of the same name evaluation rule in the 1, 3, 2, disable, 4, 5 2
rder replace operation. Disable - the evaluation rule will be disabled by
default. Number - set the order of the rule relative to other
evaluation rules.
Assembly replace_sameparam_rule_ Set the default order of the same parameters evaluation rule in 1, 3, 2, disable, 4, 5 4
order the replace operation. Disable - the evaluation rule will be
disabled by default. Number - set the order of the rule relative to
other evaluation rules.
Assembly replace_unrelated_automati Availability of automatic reference pairing in unrelated replace. yes, no no
c No - Automatic reference pairing is not available. Yes - Automatic
reference pairing is available.
Assembly retrieve_instance_depende Determines whether to retrieve the dependencies of the generic instance_deps_only, instance_req_generic
ncies when an instance is retrieved. instance_and_generic_deps,
instance_req_generic
Assembly rv_current_object Will control default option when setting a model or component as model, component, component + component + model
the current object. model
Assembly rv_search_scope Sets the search scope for children when entering the reference session, window session
viewer. Session - Search all objects in session. Window - Search
objects in the active window only.
Assembly search_area_for_comp_int Defines the search area for the component interface as a 100
erfaces percentage of the component size during component placement.

Assembly search_not_retrieved_mod Expands search to include models that have not been retrieved yes, no yes
els into session. If Yes, models will be brought into session possibly
causing performance issues.
Assembly sel_insts_on_comp_retriev Yes - If the components used in the assembly instances are yes, no no
al themselves generics, the systems asks if you want to choose an
instance as each component is retrieved. No - The generic model
of the component is retrieved automatically.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly show_interference_in_secti Yes - Interference will be shown automatically, No - interference yes, no no
ons will not be shown automatically.
Assembly shrinkwrap_alert Displays the Shrinkwrap alert the first time the quality level is yes, no yes
increased.
Assembly simple_search_consider_se Defines whether simple search executes query only inside yes, no no
lect selected models (if some models selected) or always in scope of
entire top-level model.
Assembly simprep_default_model_sta Determines the default model status while defining a new master, geometry, exclude, exclude
tus simplified rep. graphics, light graphics rep
Assembly simprep_ondemand_selecti Determines the rep to be retrieved when selecting a reference. automatic, master, disable automatic
on Automatic Retrieves the minimum rep required to perform the
operation.
Assembly simprep_ondemand_setting Determines on-demand retrieval behavior in simplified prompt, disable, never_prompt never_prompt
s representation views. Prompt - Ask for confirmation before
retrieving on-demand. Never_prompt - Retrieve models on-
demand automatically with no confirmation. Disabled - on
demand is disabled.
Assembly skeleton_model_default_col Specifies the color Creo Parametric uses to display new skeleton 0.000000 75.000000 100.000000
or models. The three decimal values ranging from 0 through 100
specify (in order) the percentages of red, green, and blue in the
resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies medium blue.

Assembly snap_to_constraints_during
Enables the dynamic snapping to constraints during the dragging yes, no yes
_drag of components.
Assembly update_copy_geom_locatioYes-Copy Geometry will try to update location of copied geometry yes, no yes
n based on changes to component placements even if some
components are excluded or in graphics rep.
Assembly update_rep_refs "Yes" updates top assembly simplified reps for replacements yes, no yes
during regeneration and upon replacement.
Assembly use_3d_thumbnail_in_lwg_r Control the usage of 3D thumbnails when retrieving in light weight yes, no yes
ep graphic representation
Assembly use_active_model_in_trans Transform analysis default behavior: use active model CSYS and yes, no no
form units or not.
Assembly Process curr_proc_comp_def_color Specifies the default color used to display the current component 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
in a process assembly.
Assembly Process curr_proc_comp_def_font Specifies the default font used on the current component in a
process assembly.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly Process display_comps_to_assembl Yes - The design model goes into memory and displays. Pick yes, no yes
e process components from the design model or the Model Tree.
No - Only the Model Tree displays. As you pick process
components from the Model Tree, they go into memory.

Assembly Process offset_line_def_color Specifies the color that offset lines are displayed in drawings. 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000

Assembly Process offset_line_def_font Specifies the font in which offset lines are displayed in drawings.

Assembly Process prev_proc_comp_def_color Specify the default color for components added to a process 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
assembly in a previous step.
Assembly Process prev_proc_comp_def_font Specify the default font for previously added components in a
process assembly.
Casting & Mold allow_shrink_dim_before Allow calculation before relations. yes, no no
Design
Casting & Mold default_mold_base_vendor Default Value for Mold Base vendor. futaba_mm, dme, hasco,
Design dme_mm, hasco_mm
Casting & Mold default_shrink_formula Default option of shrinkage formula: 1/(1-S) - ASME standard or asme, simple simple
Design 1+S (simple).
Casting & Mold mold_layout_origin_name Sets a specified coordinate system as the default for the cavity
Design layout origin.
Casting & Mold mold_vol_surf_no_auto_roll Do not perform automatic rollback while modifying mold volumes yes, no no
Design back or parting surfaces.
Casting & Mold pro_catalog_dir Sets the path to the catalog directory containing the catalog menu
Design and the names of other catalog files, such as ejector pins. For
example: pro_catalog_dir
proe_loadpoint/apps_data/mold_data/catalog. Use full path name
to avoid problems.
Casting & Mold pro_cav_lay_rule_dir Sets the default directory for cavity layout rules. Use the full path
Design name to avoid problems.
Casting & Mold shrinkage_value_display Determines how dimensions are displayed when shrinkage is final_value, percent_shrink percent_shrink
Design applied to a model with Pro/MOLDESIGN. Percent_shrink -
Dimensions appear with the shrinkage percent.

Colors color Turns the colors on or off. Turning colors off displays the model yes, no yes
wireframe in white.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Colors color_ramp_size Specifies the number of shades in a color ramp. Applicable to -1
multi-color, shaded model displays of simulation / analysis
results. System graphics must support 256 colors and color maps
that compress.
Colors color_resolution Specifies minimum allowable deviation between user-defined 0.1
colors. Colors having RGB values within tolerance of existing
colors cannot be created. Decreasing this setting allows more
colors that are very similar in RGB value to be defined.

Colors global_appearance_file Material Global Appearance file path.

Colors mat_assign_appearance Control whether default appearance in material definition is yes, no yes
automatically assigned to a part.
Colors number_user_colors Specifies the maximum number of different wireframe colors that -1
can display in the graphics area(s) at any given moment.

Colors pro_colormap_path Specifies the directory path for a color map (.map) file to be
loaded from disk. Use the full path name to avoid problems.
Colors reflection_analysis_display Black and White displays reflection as black and white stripes. black and white, surface color black and white
Surface color - uses the surface color to represent reflection
stripes.
Colors suppress_appearance_mes Suppress the Lightworks appearance conversion notification yes, no no
sage dialog.
Colors system_background_color Defines default graphics area background color. The three 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and
blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a
medium blue. Change in session using View>Display
Settings>System Colors.
Colors system_colors_file Specifies the system color file. Use the full path name to avoid
problems.
Colors system_curves_color Defines default curve color. The three decimal values specify (in 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
order) percentage of red, green and blue in the resulting color.
For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in session
using View>Display Settings>System Colors.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Colors system_dimmed_menu_col Defines default secondary highlight color. The three decimal 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
or values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the
resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue.
Change in session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.

Colors system_edge_high_color Defines default edge highlight color. The three decimal values 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
specify (in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the
resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue.
Change in session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.

Colors system_geometry_color Defines default color of solid wireframe entities. The three 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and
blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a
medium blue. Change in session using View>Display
Settings>System Colors.
Colors system_hidden_color Defines default color of hidden, wireframe entities. The three 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and
blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a
medium blue. Change in session using View>Display
Settings>System Colors.
Colors system_highlight_color Defines default primary highlight color. The three decimal values 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
specify (in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the
resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue.
Change in session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.

Colors system_letter_color Defines default color of datum tags. The three decimal values 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
specify (in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the
resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue.
Change in session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.

Colors system_section_color Defines default section color. The three decimal values specify 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
(in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the resulting color.
For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in session
using View>Display Settings>System Colors.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Colors system_sheetmetal_color Defines default color of Sheetmetal parts. The three decimal 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the
resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue.
Change in session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.

Colors system_volume_color Defines default color of Manufacturing volumes. The three 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and
blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a
medium blue. Change in session using View>Display
Settings>System Colors.
Colors use_part_color_for_hidden Determines how to color the hidden lines of parts that have user yes, no no
_lines defined colors. "YES" - Use the dimmed part color for hidden
lines. SYSTEM_HIDDEN_COLOR is ignored if it has been
specified.
Data Exchange acis_export_params For ACIS interface allows to export object, feature and entity level yes, no no
parameters.
Data Exchange acis_export_units Allows selection of model units for ACIS export. micron, mm, default, in, ft, m, cm default

Data Exchange afx_enabled Loads EFX application. yes, no no

Data Exchange allow_flat_to_screen_note Allow creation of flat to screen notes when option is set to true yes, no no

Data Exchange atb_auto_check_on_activat Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Activate' toggle. off, on off
e
Data Exchange atb_auto_check_on_retriev Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Retrieve' toggle. off, on on
e
Data Exchange atb_auto_check_on_update Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Update' toggle. off, on off

Data Exchange atb_ident_cadds_files Allows to identify CADDS files in the file open browser. yes, no no
Data Exchange atb_prod_asm_upd_by_co Allows to update a Pro/DESKTOP assembly based on assembly yes, no yes
mp_ids component ids, if set to YES. Otherwise, the update will be based
on component names.
Data Exchange atb_show_log Sets state of ATB 'Show Log' toggle. off, on on
Data Exchange auto_associate_dimensions If set to yes, Creo Parametric will attempt to take imported yes, no no
dimensions that are not associative and link them to geometric
entities so that they act as associative.
Data Exchange cadds_import_layer Allows import of CADDS5 layering. yes, no yes

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange catia_out_to_existing_mod Append - If the selected CATIA model already exists, the new append, overwrite append
el data is appended to the existing CATIA file. Overwrite - If the
selected CATIA model already exists, the newly exported file
overwrites the existing one.
Data Exchange cgm_use_pentable No - Do not use a defined pen table for formatting of CGM yes, no no
export.
Data Exchange cri_grafting_enable Activates "Graft features" button under File menu. This allows yes, no no
user to graft features created in CRI model to active model.

Data Exchange dazix_default_placement_u Specifies the units to be used for data imported in Dazix files. micron, mm, thou
nit
Data Exchange dazix_export_mounthole Yes - Causes the MOUNTHOLE section of a Dazix file to be yes, no no
processed as a mount hole. No - Causes the MOUNTHOLE
section to be processed as a cut.
Data Exchange dazix_z_translation Yes - Passes the objects in the .edn files through z translation. yes, no yes

Data Exchange direct_vrml Yes - Enables direct VRML conversion. yes, no no

Data Exchange dwg_export_format Provides the ability to choose DWG file version when exporting 14, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2010 2007
from Creo Parametric drawing.
Data Exchange dxf_block_to_pro_symbol Specifies whether or not DXF BLOCKS to be imported as Creo yes, no no
Parametric symbols. Yes - Imports BLOCKS as symbol
definitions, No - Imports BLOCKS as separate entities.

Data Exchange dxf_export_format Provides the ability to choose DXF file version when exporting 12, 13, 14, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2007
from Creo Parametric drawing. 2010
Data Exchange dxf_in_faceted_brep Default, faceted boundary representation is allowed in import. yes, no yes

Data Exchange dxf_in_proxy_entity Controls the input support for ACAD_PROXY_ENTITY. yes, no yes
Data Exchange dxf_out_comments YES - comments (999 group codes) will be created in DXF file yes, no yes
exported from Creo Parametric. NO - DXF file will be created
without comment lines.
Data Exchange dxf_out_drawing_scale Specify whether or not to export drawing scale to the DXF or yes, no no
DWG file. Yes - Includes a scale factor DIMLFAC in the exported
DXF/DWG. No - Exports without using a scale for the drawing.
Set to Yes when exporting to read into AutoCAD.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange dxf_out_scale_views Specify whether or not to scale drawing views when exporting to yes, no no
the DXF or DWG file. Yes - rescales the entire drawing in such
a way that the main view scale becomes 1:1. No - exports
without rescaling.
Data Exchange dxf_out_sep_dim_w_break YES - Breaks dimensions with breaks on witness lines to yes, no no
s separate entities and preserves the original picture. No - Exports
such dimensions as DXF DIMENSION entities and removes the
breaks on witness lines.
Data Exchange dxfio_in_sjis Determines if the SJIS is supported when importing/exporting yes, no yes
DXF files in Japanese
Data Exchange ecad_area_default_import Defines how imported ECAD areas are treated. Cosm_area - 3d_volume, cosm_area cosm_area
Treats imported ECAD areas as cosmetic area features.
3d_volume - Imports ECAD areas with Z-heights as a 3D
enclosed quilt.
Data Exchange ecad_board_csys_def_nam Specifies the default coordinate system name added to an ECAD
e board being imported. If you do not set this variable, the system
prompts you for a name.
Data Exchange ecad_comp_csys_def_nam Specifies the default coordinate system name added to an ECAD
e component being imported. If you do not set this variable, the
system prompts you for a name.
Data Exchange ecad_comp_layer_map Allow layer mapping for ECAD component's import into yes, no yes
Assembly.
Data Exchange ecad_comp_naming_conve ECAD_NAME / ECAD_ALT_NAME - Uses the components ecad_name, ecad_name
ntion package name or part number as the part name. ecad_name_ecad_alt_name,
ECAD_NAME_ECAD_ALT_NAME - Concatenates the ecad_alt_name
component's package name and part number as the part name.

Data Exchange ecad_comp_xsec_def_nam Will allow pre-setting default X-section to be used for component
e outline output to *.eda format.
Data Exchange ecad_create_hint_add Assists in creation of an ecad_hint.map file. Yes - Automatically yes, no yes
renames components, if necessary, each time library of
component outlines is imported to Creo Parametric. This does
not create an ecad_hint.map file. It controls if ecad_hint.add is
created.
Data Exchange ecad_default_comp_height Sets default value and units for an ECAD component being -1.000000 ecad_unit_not_set
imported. Units can be: inch, mil (1E-3 inches), thou (1E-6
inches), cm, mm, micron (1E-6 meters), dsu (1E-8 meters). If not
set, the system uses the current component's units.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange ecad_default_comp_place_ Sets default component placement status for export (parameter unplaced, fixed, placed, mcad, placed
status setting will override the default). ecad
Data Exchange ecad_edmd_out_version Set the EDMD output version. 2.0, 1.2 2
Data Exchange ecad_exp_both_two_areas Supports the export of ECAD areas with different "Above Board" yes, no no
and "Below Board" conditions. "yes" - Enables you to export both
sided keep-in/keep-out ECAD areas as two individual areas (top
and bottom).
Data Exchange ecad_export_cuts_as_hole Exports Creo Parametric cuts as holes to ECAD systems. yes, no yes
s
Data Exchange ecad_export_holes_as_cut Exports Creo Parametric holes as cuts to ECAD systems. yes, no no
s
Data Exchange ecad_import_holes_as_feat Import sections specified as DRILLED_HOLE as through-all yes, no yes
ures holes. Boards created with Creo Parametric drilled holes export
with default value of NPTH for the ECAD_HOLE_TYPE
parameter. Create this feature parameter if a value of PTH is
needed (IDF 2.0/3.0).
Data Exchange ecad_import_relative_accur Defines the relative accuracy used in ECAD import. 0.0012
acy
Data Exchange ecad_mapping_file Specify the ecad_hint.map file that will be used for ECAD
operations.
Data Exchange ecad_missing_component_ Setup default status for missing components in "Investigate keep_missing, delete_missing keep_missing
status Placement" Dialog.
Data Exchange ecad_mtg_hole_import Setup the default for the import of ECAD Holes type MTG (IDF yes, no, as lightweight yes
3.0 or IDX ONLY)
Data Exchange ecad_other_outl_csys_def_ Specifies the default coordinate system name for the
name .OTHER_OUTLINE section of an IDF 2.0 ECAD component
being imported. If you do not set this variable, the system uses
ECAD DEFAULT as coordinate system name.
Data Exchange ecad_outline_ents_enhanc Enhanced export of special entities to ECAD formats. Yes - yes, no no
ed_exp Attempt to approximate arcs and lines. No - Use part accuracy to
approximate lines.
Data Exchange ecad_panel_csys_def_nam Specifies the default coordinate system name added to an ECAD
e panel being imported. If you do not set this variable, the system
prompts you for a name.
Data Exchange ecad_pin_hole_import Set up the default for the import of ECAD Holes from type PIN yes, no, as lightweight no
(IDF 3.0 or IDX ONLY)
Data Exchange ecad_reject_strategy Configures the way the changes are rejected. ui_based, as_original, as_base ui_based

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange ecad_set_intercomm_comp Yes - Set both EDA format version and output method to support yes, no no
atible InterComm product, yes or no.
Data Exchange ecad_tool_hole_import Setup the default for the import of ECAD Holes type TOOL (IDF yes, no, as lightweight yes
3.0 or IDX ONLY)
Data Exchange ecad_via_hole_import Set up the default for the import of ECAD Holes from type VIA yes, no, as lightweight yes
(IDF 3.0 or IDX ONLY)
Data Exchange enable_acis_export_extensi Enable ACIS export extension. yes, no no
on
Data Exchange enable_cadra_export Enables the CADRA command in the EXPORT menu. This yes, no no
enables the creation of a CADRA specific IGES file.
Data Exchange explode_iges_dimension_n Controls how dimensions are treated when importing an IGES yes, no no
ote drawing file. Yes - Each IGES dimension explodes into an
independent note with the dimension text and a dimension with
an empty note. No - Dimensions are treated as before.

Data Exchange export_3d_force_default_n Specify whether the Creo Parametric model names should be yes, no no
aming used for STEP export. Yes - Use default naming. No - Add
suffixes to model file names.
Data Exchange export_to_shipit Enable Ship-it interface export. yes, no no
Data Exchange extend_cvpath Extends CVPATH search path for CADDS5 data exchanging.

Data Exchange fix_autocad_iges_text_scal Fixes scaling problems with AutoCAD releases earlier than yes, no no
e Release 10. Yes - Repairs AutoCAD files appropriately.
Data Exchange fix_catia_iges_sym_note Corrects a problem caused by multiple rotations of a note in a yes, no no
CATIA IGES file. Yes - Rectifies any discrepancies.
Data Exchange fix_imported_set_view_orie Sets viewing characteristics for imported CATIA SET files. Yes - yes, no no
nt Files can have translated views. No - Files cannot have
translated views.
Data Exchange frt_enabled Loads feature recognition application. yes, no no
Data Exchange iges_clip_view_ent Determines whether IGES entities are clipped with regards to yes, no yes
IGES views. YES - Entities outside the view outline are clipped.
NO - No clipping.
Data Exchange iges_clip_view_note Determines how IGES notes are clipped with regards to IGES no_clip, full_clip, partial_clip no_clip
views. No_clip - No clipping. Full_clip - Notes that are partially
outside the view outline are clipped. Partial_clip - Notes
completely outside the view outline are clipped.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange iges_export_dwg_views Yes - Exports drawing view information. No - Does not export yes, no no
drawing view information.
Data Exchange iges_in_dwg_color Yes - Import RGB information to IGES files. The color definition yes, no no
entities in the IGES file are imported to the drawings as user-
defined colors. No - The color-definition entities in the IGES files
are ignored when importing to the drawing.

Data Exchange iges_in_dwg_line_font Controls the import of user-defined line fonts. Yes - Give default yes, no no
names to user-defined line styles without names in order
("IGES_1," "IGES_2" etc.). No - Imports the user-defined line
fonts as Solid line font.
Data Exchange iges_in_group_to_dwg_laye Yes - Converts an IGES group to drawing layers. No - The IGES yes, no no
r group is not converted.
Data Exchange iges_note_disp Determines what to do when IGES note entities do not point to as_geometry, all_views, all_views
any views or the drawing entity. See the configuration option no_views, as_is
iges_zero_view_disp.
Data Exchange iges_out_all_srfs_as Default - Outputs all surfaces as appropriate IGES surfaces. 114 - 128, 114, default default
This option applies only to representations of surface shape.
Trimmed surface entities (type 144) are exported regardless of
setting. 128 - Outputs all surfaces as IGES B-spline surfaces.

Data Exchange iges_out_assembly_default Set default for assembly export via IGES. Flat - Single level flat, one_level, all_levels, all_parts flat
_mode model. One_level - Assy structure with pointers to components.
All_levels - Assy structure with all comps to IGES files. All_parts -
Assy to IGES files with geom info of comps and assy feats.

Data Exchange iges_out_catia_gdt_width Yes - Enables the desired width of a gtol symbol to be exported yes, no no
to CATIA.
Data Exchange iges_out_catia_notes Yes - Breaks a large note (greater than 70 strings) down into yes, no no
smaller notes, each producing an IGES entity.
Data Exchange iges_out_dwg_color Yes - Enables the export of RGB information to IGES files. The yes, no no
user-defined colors in the drawing are exported to an IGES file as
color definition entities. No - Ignores the user-defined colors in
the drawing when exporting IGES file.
Data Exchange iges_out_dwg_line_font Controls the export of user-defined line font through IGES. No - yes, no no
Exports all geometry as solid font.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange iges_out_ent_as_bspline True - Exports all geometry entities, other than lines or arcs, as true, false FALSE
third-degree B-splines. False - Does not export entities as third-
degree B-splines.
Data Exchange iges_out_jamais_compliant Yes - Specifies IGES output with special JAMA-IS subset yes, no no
specification, compliant with the version 1.02 of JAMA-IS (Japan
Automobile Manufacturers Association IGES Subset
Specification). No - Specifies normal IGES.
Data Exchange iges_out_mil_d_28000 Yes - Specifies IGES output that uses the MIL-D-28000 entity yes, no no
subset.
Data Exchange iges_out_spl_crvs_as_126 Converts all part geometry spline curves to IGES entity 126 (B- yes, no yes
spline) when creating an IGES file.
Data Exchange iges_out_spl_srfs_as_128 Converts all part geometry spline surfaces to IGES entity 128 (B- yes, no yes
spline) when creating an IGES file.
Data Exchange iges_out_start_note Yes - Exports the text specified by system_iges_header_file and yes, no no
user_iges_header_file as a note on the drawing. To control note
placement, use the configuration file option
put_iges_drawing_entity.
Data Exchange iges_out_symbol_entity Exports a drawing symbol as an IGES general symbol entity, yes, no yes
IGES type number 228 (yes), or as its component entities: notes
and lines.
Data Exchange iges_out_trim_curve_deviat Sets the maximum value for the distance between an XYZ -1
ion trimming curve (boundary) and the underlying surface of a
trimmed surface
Data Exchange iges_out_trim_xyz Controls whether or not XYZ data is output in addition to UV data yes, no yes
for trimmed surfaces.
Data Exchange iges_out_trm_srfs_as_143 Yes - Exports all surfaces to IGES entities 141 and 143. This yes, no no
overrides option iges_out_trm_xyz.
Data Exchange iges_zero_view_disp When IGES geometry does not point to any views or the drawing all_views, no_views, as_is all_views
entity. All_views - Creates a copy of the entity for each view.
No_views - Does not create the entity at all. As_is - Creates the
entity once, using only its own transformation information.

Data Exchange interface_quality Sets amount of checking for overlapping lines and collecting lines 3
of same pen color before exporting plot or 2-D file. 0 - No check
or collection. 1 - No check, but collection. 2 - Partial check and
collection. 3 - Complete check and collection.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf_cadds_import_make_s Allows the user to solidify all closed quilts during import CADDS5 yes, no no
olid model.
Data Exchange intf_cadds_version Allows the user to switch between the default and alternate 14, 15 14
converter version for interface with CADDS5
Data Exchange intf_generate_log_file Specifies not to generate or generate short or long log files for no, long, short short
data exchange import operations.
Data Exchange intf_in_dwg_pnt_ent Yes - Converts an IGES or DXF point entity to a drawing point. yes, no no

Data Exchange intf_in_dwg_view Controls if associativity in an imported IGES view is preserved. no, 2d_views, 3d_views 2d_views
3D_VIEWS - tries to create 3D views if 3D model exists in the
file. 2D_VIEWS - Imported IGES views work as 2D. No -
Imported IGES views are exploded and become unrelated.

Data Exchange intf_in_extract_profiles Default, no profiles in a data exchange file will be extracted for all, none, comp none
use.
Data Exchange intf_in_granite_direct_enabl Allows the user to switch back to the old 'Import Feature' method yes, no yes
e of reading Desktop .des files and Granite .g files into Creo
Parametric. By default, Creo Parametric directly opens these
models.
Data Exchange intf_in_layer_asm_dialog Yes - Presents a dialog box to control the import of both layers yes, no no
and assemblies. You can choose from the list of layers and/or
solids available in the file to select one or more for import.

Data Exchange intf_in_profile_default Specifies the name of the existing import profile to use by default.

Data Exchange intf_out_as_bezier Exports all B-splines as Bezier surfaces. yes, no no

Data Exchange intf_out_asm_mapped_item Export assembly components and instances using MAPPED yes, no no
ITEM entity.
Data Exchange intf_out_assign_names Controls how entity names are handled when an object is no_name, user_name, id_name no_name
exported to STEP format from part or assembly mode. You can
give unique names to Creo Parametric datum points, datum
axes, datum curves, surfaces, edges, and quilts.
Data Exchange intf_out_auto_layer_ids Yes - Automatically assigns interface IDs for layers that were not yes, no no
assigned IDs during export. No - Does not assign interface IDs
for layers that were not assigned IDs during export.

Data Exchange intf_out_blanked_entities Filters export of entities based on their blank status yes, no yes

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf_out_cat_start_model Specifies Catia start model to be used for CATIA II .model export.

Data Exchange intf_out_ed_recipe_file Sets the Creo View recipe file for export to .ed and .edz formats.
For use with Windchill 8.0 and earlier servers
Data Exchange intf_out_layer Layer mapping mechanism providing an ability to group entities to none, part_layer, block_layer, none
layers or blocks. block_nested_layer,
block_view_based_layer,
block_nested_view_based_layer

Data Exchange intf_out_layer_rename_tabl Enables you to assign interface ids to layers during export
e
Data Exchange intf_out_max_bspl_degree Controls the maximum degree of exported B-spline surfaces 16
when exporting through IGES
Data Exchange intf_out_pvs_recipe_file Sets the Creo View recipe file for export to .pvs and .pvz formats.
For use with Windchill 9.0 and later servers
Data Exchange intf_out_text_length Sets text length in exported 2-D. As_is - Width of each character as_is, full_size, adjusted full_size
is width of strokes. Full_size - Width of each character is width of
character text box. Adjusted - Adjusts spacing so no extra space
left and end/start character do not overlap.

Data Exchange intf_profile_dir Specifies the directory where import and export profiles are
stored. Use the full path to avoid problems.
Data Exchange intf_pv_recipe_dir Sets the directory for user defined Creo View recipe files
Data Exchange intf_ug_version Sets the version of Unigraphics interface. nx6, nx7, nx8 nx6
Data Exchange intf_use_variable_size Yes - IGES,DXF,STEP files with variable sized sheet information yes, no yes
are imported andput on the appropriate variable-size format.
Without a sheet size, the system tries to apply the correct
variable-size format. No - The IGES,DXF,STEP drawing isplaced
on a standard sized format.
Data Exchange intf2d_fit_incompatible_dat YES - For import and export, fixes compatibility problems yes, no no
a between 2-D external formats (such as IGES and DXF) and Creo
Parametric.
Data Exchange intf2d_iges_out_hatch YES - Exports draft xhatching as IGES sectioned area entity. NO - yes, no no
exports draft xhatching as separate geometric entities.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf2d_in_acad_ignore_3d YES - Ignore the 3DSOLID entities, if they exist, in the DXF/DWG yes, no no
file being imported in Drawing mode. Only, the 2D entities are
processed. NO - Create an assembly by processing the
3DSOLID entities in the DWG/DXF file being imported in Drawing
mode. This is the default value for this option.

Data Exchange intf2d_in_acad_wrap_tbl_te Wrap table texts imported from a DXF or DWG file when set to yes, no no
xts YES.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_assoc_dim_geom Controls if imported associative dimensions remain associative. yes, no no
Yes - If the drawing setup option associative_dimensioning is
Yes, then dimensions are imported associative. No - Dimensions
do not retain associativity.

Data Exchange intf2d_in_bottom_margin Sets the bottom margin in drawing units for imported drawings. 0

Data Exchange intf2d_in_create_multiline_ Create a single multi-line note on importing multi-line text when is yes, no yes
note set to YES.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_dim AS_SEP_ENT - Imports each component of a dimension as_symbol, as_is, as_sep_ent as_is
separately. AS_IS - Imports dimensions as dimensions in
Pro/ENGINEER. AS_SYMBOL - Imports dimensions as symbols
in Pro/ENGINEER.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_dxf_mapping_file Specifies the mapping file for DXF and DWG import. Absolute or
relative path to the file can be used.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_iges_hatch_bnd_l Yes - Places all sectioned areas boundary imported from the yes, no no
ayer IGES file in one layer named IGES_HATCH_BOUNDARY. NO -
Does not place sectioned areas boundary in one layer.

Data Exchange intf2d_in_iges_symbols Controls whether to import IGES symbols as symbols or as yes, no yes
entities by default. Yes - Import IGES symbols as symbols by
default. No - Import IGES symbols as entities by default.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_left_margin Sets the left margin in drawing units for imported drawings. 0
Data Exchange intf2d_in_mi_mapping_file Specifies the mapping file for MI import. Absolute or relative path
to the file can be used.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_open_log_window Yes - Opens Import Log File in a separate window. No - The Log yes, no no
File does not appear in the window.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_recompute_dim_v Indicates whether to recompute associative dimensions upon yes, no no
alue import.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf2d_in_right_margin Sets the right margin in drawing units for imported drawings. 0
Data Exchange intf2d_in_std_clrs_as_user Yes - standard colors are imported as user-defined colors. No - yes, no yes
_def standard colors are mapped to Creo Parametric colors.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_top_margin Sets the top margin in drawing units for imported drawings. 0
Data Exchange intf2d_in_white_as_black If set to yes entities having white color will be imported as black yes, no yes
when the background color is white.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_acad_brk_tbl_w Yes - drawing tables having blanked lines are exported to yes, no no
_bl_ln DXF/DWG as separate entities, No - the tables are exported as
DXF/DWG tables but the lines are not blanked.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_acad_mtext Create a single MTEXT entity for multi-line text notes when is set yes, no yes
to YES.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_acad_ole_as_im Controls OLE export to DXF/DWG. Yes - exports OLE objects as yes, no yes
age DXF/DWG IMAGEs. No - exports OLE objects as separate
entities.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_acad_text_align As_is - Exports notes to DXF/DWG with their original alignment as_is, fit as_is
values. Fit - Exports notes with FIT alignment.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_acad_unicode Yes - Non-ASCII characters are written in UNICODE encoding. yes, no no

Data Exchange intf2d_out_cgm_old_lfont_ Yes - Use the old line font mapping in CGM export: hidden lines yes, no no
map to type 2, CTRLFONT to type 4, PHANTOMFONT to type 5. No -
Use the new mapping: hidden lines to type 12, CTRLFONT to
type 11, PHANTOMFONT to type 13.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_cgm_ver Provides the ability to choose CGM metafile version when 1, 3 1
exporting from Creo Parametric drawing.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_dxf_mapping_fil Specifies the mapping file for DXF and DWG export. Absolute or
e relative path to the file can be used.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_enhanced_ents Controls whether the enhanced entities (SPLINE and none, spline_and_hatch, spline_and_hatch
HATCHING) are converted to the corresponding DXF entities or spline_only, hatch_only
represented as separate lines and polylines.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_iges_layers_with Yes - Exports interface IDs of layers as IGES levels. yes, no no
_id
Data Exchange intf2d_out_image_format If set to "png" shaded views will be exported as a PNG image and jpeg, png png
the background will be transparent. If set to "jpeg" shaded views
will be exported as a JPEG image and the background will be
opaque.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_line_width YES - Exports line width information to DXF. NO - all entities are yes, no yes
exported with the default width.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf2d_out_linemerge_ign_l If set to yes overlapping lines will be merged regardless of their yes, no no
ayers layers when exporting or plotting a drawing. If set to no
overlapping lines belonging to different layers will not be merged.

Data Exchange intf2d_out_open_log_windo Yes - Opens Export Log File in special window. No - the Log File yes, no no
w will not appear in the window.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_pnt_ent Yes - Exports a drawing point to IGES, DXF or DWG as a point yes, no no
entity. No - Exports a drawing point as shape entities.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_splines_to_arcs Yes - splines geometrically representing arcs will be exported as yes, no yes
arcs. No - such splines will be exported as splines.

Data Exchange intf2d_out_stroke_text Strokes == text is converted to lines and dots. "NONE"- Does not all, none, special none
stroke out the text for export. "ALL" - Strokes out all the text.
"SPECIAL" - Strokes out only special characters.

Data Exchange intf3d_ideas_import_filter

Enables UI to selectively import I-DEAS part and assembly yes, no no
models from the I-DEAS .mf1 and .pkg container files.
Data Exchange intf3d_ideas_install_dir Specifies the path for I-DEAS installation. Use the full pathname
to avoid problems.
Data Exchange intf3d_ideas_run_command Specifies the I-DEAS run command. Default command is "ideas". ideas.cmd

Data Exchange intf3d_in_enable_layer_join No - Join surfaces on import as geometry is loaded from file. Yes - yes, no yes
Use new method to join surfaces by layer (surfaces contained on
the same layer are joined together first) with a better chance of
joining those surface elements to form closed geometry.

Data Exchange intf3d_in_import_as_facets Import faceted data for formats that support both facet and Brep yes, no, default default
representations.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_anno_as This option will determine if annotations are exported and, if none, default, graphic, semantic graphic
exported, whether they will be exported as polyline or semantic.

Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_ident_crv Specifies model parameter IDENT_CRV while exporting to Catia. -1

Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_ident_pt Specifies model parameter IDENT_PT while exporting to Catia. -1

Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_infinity Specifies model parameter INFINITY while exporting to Catia. -1

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_model_sz Specifies model parameter MODEL_SZ while exporting to Catia. -1

Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_sag Specifies model parameter SAG while exporting to Catia. -1
Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_step Specifies model parameter STEP while exporting to Catia. -1
Data Exchange intf3d_out_datums_by_defa Determines whether datum curves are included when exporting yes, no no
ult IGES files in Batch mode.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_default_option Controls the type of 3-D data output through Pro/BATCH to an none, wireframe, surfaces, surfaces
IGES or STEP file. wireframe_surfaces, solid, shells

Data Exchange intf3d_out_extend_surface Specifies how surfaces are handled for exporting files to other yes, no yes
systems
Data Exchange intf3d_out_force_surf_norm IGES and PDGS export. Controls normals of non-analytic yes, no no
als surfaces. Yes - Forces the surface normals to point in a
consistent direction. No - Does not force the surface normals to
point in a consistent direction.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_jt_auto_lods Generate three default Creo Parametric LODs. yes, no no
Data Exchange intf3d_out_jt_brep No*: Export to JT as facet representation only, jt_brep: Export to no, jt_brep, xt_brep no
JT as facet and jt_brep representation, xt_brep: Export to JT as
facet and xt_brep representation
Data Exchange intf3d_out_jt_structure Specifies product structure to file structure mapping defined in JT per_part, fully_shattered, per_part
Open Toolkit. monolithic
Data Exchange intf3d_out_parameters Exports parameters with models. all, none, designated all
Data Exchange intf3d_out_prop_chord_hei Use maximum chord heights proportional to component sizes. yes, no no
ghts
Data Exchange intf3d_out_prop_step_sizes Use maximum step sizes proportional to component sizes. yes, no no

Data Exchange intf3d_out_surface_deviatio Sets maximum allowable deviation between original and resulting -1
n surfaces in the process of converting Creo Parametric surfaces
to spline surfaces. By setting this you convert surfaces with a
better approximation than by using the current model accuracy.

Data Exchange intf3d_out_unicode_to_neut YES - Unicode strings are exported to the Neutral file, NO - yes, no yes
ral Unicode strings are converted to ascii characters for Neutral file
export.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_use_num_name Use numeric layer names as layer export IDs. yes, no yes
s
Data Exchange intf3d_out_use_step_size Use maximum step size(s). yes, no no

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf3d_parasolid_export_sc Allows user to choose the schema to be used for parasolid sch_10004
hema export. Default is SCH_10004. Consult online documentation for
other valid schema settings.
Data Exchange medusa_2d_config_file Specifies the Medusa 2D Interface config. file. Absolute or
relative path to the file can be used.
Data Exchange mentor_ver_2_0 Yes - Exports the file in IDF 2.0 format. No - Exports the file in yes, no yes
IDF 1.0 format unless IDF 2.0 is selected from the ECAD
FORMAT menu.
Data Exchange pdf_linecap 0 - Butt cap: stroked lines are squared off at the endpoint of the butt, round, projecting square butt
path. There is no projection beyond the end of the path.
Data Exchange pdf_linejoin 0 - Miter join: outer edges of the strokes for the two segments are round, miter, bevel miter
extended until they meet at an angle.
Data Exchange pdf_use_pentable No - PDF export does not use any defined pentable changes as yes, no no
would be applied to plotting the drawing.
Data Exchange pro_gplug_dir Specifies the directory in which Granite application plug-ins are <creo_loadpoint>\x86e_win64\gplu
located. Use the full pathname to avoid problems. gs\
Data Exchange pro_stheno_command Specifies the command for Stheno launch.
Data Exchange put_iges_drawing_entity Specifies whether or not to suppress the output of the IGES yes, no yes
drawing entity, #404, to the IGES file. No - The drawing entity is
not output.
Data Exchange step_appearance_layers_gr No - Output of Appearances, Layers, and Groups is enabled for yes, no no
oups STEP standard AP214. Yes - Output of Appearances, Layers,
and Groups is enabled for STEP standard AP203.
Data Exchange step_export_ap214_asm_d Toggles the default setting of the File Structure field in the STEP single_file, separate_parts_only, single_file
ef_mode Export dialog box for supported assembly STEP export files. separate_all_objects

Data Exchange step_export_dwg_views AS_3D_VIEWS - Export 3-D model geometry with its associative no, as_3d_views, no
views. AS_3D_VIEWS_ASSOC_DRAFT - Export 3-D model as_3d_views_assoc_draft
geometry with its associative views and view related annotations.
NO - Export only 2-D representations of the 3-D models. This is
the default.
Data Exchange step_export_format Specifies output format when exporting to STEP. AP203_IS - ap203_is, ap202_is, ap209_dis, ap203_is
Formats output to ISO 10303 AP203IS format. AP214_CD - ap214_is, ap203_e2,
Formats output with geometry that meets the specification for the ap203_is_ext
long-term schema for AP214cc1.
Data Exchange step_out_asm_val_prop Export validation information for assemblies to the STEP file for yes, no no
formats ap203_e2, ap214_is

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange step_out_material Exports the material definition (name and density) to the STEP yes, no no
file for formats ap203_e2, ap214_is and 203_is_ext
Data Exchange step_out_material_as_prod Export the material definition (name and density) to the STEP file yes, no no
uct as a separate STEP PRODUCT entity
Data Exchange step_out_suppl_geom Export datum csys, planes, axes, points to the STEP file for yes, no no
formats ap203_e2, ap214_is
Data Exchange system_iges_header_file Inserts specified text file into the Start section of IGES files (refer
to user_iges_header_file). When used with
user_iges_header_file, the system text appears first.
Data Exchange tiff_compression TIFF exports are done without compression. none, g4, packbits, deflate none
Data Exchange tiff_type Determines the type of tiff items are exported to variables refer to rgb, palette, grayscale, mono rgb
color sets
Data Exchange use_export_2d_dialog Yes - Opens export options dialog when exporting Creo yes, no yes
Parametric drawing. No - exports file without the options dialog.

Data Exchange use_iges_font_1003 Used to disable the use of IGES font 1003. yes, no yes
Data Exchange use_iges_kanji_font_2001 Specifies whether to convert Kanji notes in Creo Parametric to yes, no no
IGES Kanji notes (font code) when exporting. Yes - Converts
Kanji notes to IGES Kanji notes. No - Converts using Font 1.

Data Exchange user_iges_header_file Filename - Insert specified text file into the Start section of IGES
file. Valid parametric note symbols will be replaced during export.
For example, &dwg_name in the text file is replaced by the
drawing name when a drawing is exported.
Data Exchange vda_header The complete filename of the text file containing VDA header
information. If you intend to use the same header for all VDA
files, specify the full pathname.
Data Exchange vrml_anchor_url Enables you to place an anchor on a specified VRML component
during the export to VRML. The keywords are optional.

Data Exchange vrml_background_color Yes - Exports a model to VRML with the Creo Parametric yes, no no
background color.
Data Exchange vrml_explode_lines Yes - Exports a model to VRML with explode lines for assembly yes, no yes
or assembly process data.
Data Exchange vrml_export_resolution Specifies the number of levels of detail (LODs) in models high, medium, low medium
exported in VRML format.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange vrml_export_version Allows the user to choose between exporting to the VRML 2.0 or 2.0, 1.0 2
1.0 format.
Data Exchange vrml_file_duplicate_material Yes - Ensures that the model components retain their true color. yes, no no
No - In some viewers, component colors might not be consistent.

Data Exchange vrml_multiple_views All - Exports top-level and lower-level assembly component views all, none, top all
into VRML format. None - Does not export component views into
VRML format. Top - Exports top-level object view only into VRML
format.
Data Exchange vrml_parameters Controls the export of user parameters. Designated - Export only all, none, designated designated
designated parameters. All - Export all parameters. None - Do
not export parameters.
Data Exchange vrml_simprep_export Yes - Specifies direct and in memory export of top-level assembly yes, no no
simplified representation to Pro/FLY-THROUGH package files.

Data Exchange www_add_aux_frame Creates additional frame for each process step or for assembly yes, no no
publication. Yes - Auxiliary files aux.html are created for each
step in assembly process (in each step00 directory) to be
replaced by your .html file. No - Auxiliary files are not created.

Data Exchange www_export_geometry_as Specifies the output format by to one of the values all, vrml, cgm, jpg, cgm_vrml, jpg_vrml
jpg_vrml, cgm_jpg
Data Exchange www_multiple_views All - Writes all views in any component to the appropriate VRML all, none, top top
files. Top - Writes only named views that reside in the assembly
or process assembly to top-level VRML files. None - Does not
write named views to VRML files.
Data Exchange www_tree_location Specifies the location of the model tree in the browser window. out, in out
Out - Opens model tree in a separate window. In - Includes
model tree in the Web page and removes the Tree checkbox
from the control panel.
Data Management allow_import_file_extension Allow additonal files with extensions to be shown in the import
dialog
Data Management bitmap_size Works in conjunction with save_bitmap. Determines the size 200
(squared) of the bitmap image that is stored.
Data Management dm_auto_open_zip YES - Windchill CAD packages or zip files will open yes, no yes
automatically. NO - User selects which file in contents to open.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Management dm_cache_limit Enter amount of disk space (in megabytes) to allocate for local
file storage. The change to the existing setting will take effect
after Creo Parametric is restarted
Data Management dm_cache_mode Indicate which objects will be written to local cache when objects all, none, modified all
in Creo Parametric memory are saved.
Data Management dm_checkout_on_the_fly Controls the default action presented to the user when Check Out checkout, continue checkout
on the fly dialog comes up
Data Management dm_fallback_server_locatio Specifies the server location where objects will be saved when
n Creo Parametric does not provide an ability to specify the target
save location. This option is applicable for Windchill ProductPoint
only.
Data Management dm_http_compression_leve Set the data compression factor (0-9, 0= no compression) for
l data exchange with a Windchill server.
Data Management dm_offline_after_event Allow the user to choose to work offline when there is a loss of yes, no yes
server connection. Staying online will continue to retry server
operations.
Data Management dm_offline_options_activate Yes - Synchronize, Download and Upload boxes are checked yes, no yes
d when going online. No - Only Synchronize box is checked when
going online.
Data Management dm_overwrite_contents_on Yes: Windchill Workspace Update will overwrite locally/modified yes, no no
_update out of date objects with the ones in the server. No (Default):
Windchill Workspace Update will update metadata only.

Data Management dm_remember_server Primary server/workspace must be set by user for each Creo yes, no yes
Parametric session.
Data Management dm_save_as_attachment Controls the default option for Save A Copy when models are yes, no yes
saved as in non-Creo Parametric format. Yes - It will by default
save it as secondary content attachment to the original CAD
Document. No- It will by default save it as Primary CAD
Document
Data Management dm_search_primary_server Search the primary server for dependencies not found in the yes, no yes
workspace.
Data Management dm_secondary_upload Indicate when modified Creo Parametric objects on a secondary automatic, explicit automatic
server will be moved from the local cache to the user's
workspace on the server.
Data Management dm_simple Activate Simple Windchill Interaction yes, no no

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Management dm_synchronize_in_backgr Yes: Enables workspace synchronization in the background. No yes, no no
ound (Default): Workspace synchronization will happen in the
foreground.
Data Management dm_update_unconfirmed_in Specifies when to force verification and save of unconfirmed never, always, critical_only never
stances assembly instances to data management system: NEVER -
never; CRITICAL_ONLY - only to correct or prevent doubtless
data corruption; ALWAYS - whenever generic is saved

Data Management dm_upload_objects Indicate when modified Creo Parametric objects will be moved automatic, explicit explicit
from the local cache to the user workspace on the server.

Data Management dm_user_presence Enable user presence indicator and actions. This capability yes, no yes
requires a connection with a PDM server and requires an
installed and running Microsoft communicator client.
Data Management let_proe_rename_pdm_obj Determines whether an object fetched from a PDM database can yes, no no
ects be renamed in a Creo Parametric session.
Data Management pdm_rev Specify how the system parameter, PDM_REV, should be pdmrev_fmt_rev_ver, pdmrev_fmt_rev_ver
formatted. Only useful for objects submitted to Pro/PDM or pdmrev_fmt_rev,
Pro/INTRALINK. pdmrev_fmt_branch_rev_ver,
pdmrev_fmt_branch_rev
Data Management read_parameters_of_exclu Allow Creo Parametric designated parameters on excluded yes, no, common_name_only no
ded objects in Simplified Representation to be visible in Model Tree
columns.
Data Management regenerate_read_only_obje Determines whether an object retrieved from PDM database with yes, no yes
cts read only status can be regenerated in a Creo Parametric
session.
Data Management save_bitmap When performing a save on a model, determines what level of none, toplevelonly, alllevels none
the assembly will have bitmap images created of modified
components.
Data Management save_bitmap_type When performing a save on a model, determines the type of cgm, bmp, tiff, gif, jpeg bmp
image file that is created for that model. Used with "save_bitmap"
option.
Data Management save_unchanged_pdm_obj Determines how to save in the current working directory an object as_ref, as_copy as_ref
ect fetched from a Pro/PDM database into a Creo Parametric
session.
Design Manager dont_show_symbol_nodes Do not show references derived from relations in Parent/Child yes, no no
viewer.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Dimensions & allow_rfs_default_gtols_alw Yes - Enables RFS/Default gtols to be created even when not yes, no no
Tolerances ays permitted by ANSI standard.
Dimensions & ang_dim_in_screen Yes - If the display is in the default pan/zoom setting yes, no no
Tolerances (View>Pan/Zoom>Reset), the system checks whether an angular
dimension is visible on the screen. If it is not visible, then the
system moves the dimension to a visible location.
Dimensions & angular_tol An alternative format for setting default angular tolerance 0
Tolerances dimensions. The value sets the number of decimal places, and
the tolerance is the actual tolerance value. For integer
dimensions, the value is zero, and the tolerance is an integer.

Dimensions & angular_tol_0.0 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 5
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & angular_tol_0.00 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 50
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & angular_tol_0.000 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 500
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & angular_tol_0.0000 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 5000
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & angular_tol_0.00000 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 50000
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & angular_tol_0.000000 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 500000
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & create_fraction_dim Yes - All dimensions created will be displayed as fractions. yes, no no
Tolerances
Dimensions & default_ang_units Sets the display of newly created angular dimensions both in the ang_deg, ang_min, ang_sec ang_deg
Tolerances model and in the drawing. There is no impact on dimensions
previously created. ang_deg - Decimal degrees. ang_min -
Degrees and decimal minutes ang_sec - Degrees, minutes, and
decimal seconds

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Dimensions & default_dec_places Sets the default number of decimal places (0-13) to which to 2
Tolerances round newly created dimensions. Unrounded dimensions
automatically determine the number of decimal places required to
display their stored value.
Dimensions & default_dim_num_digits_ch Sets the default number of digits displayed in a dimension to the yes, no yes
Tolerances anges last entered value. No - The system defaults to the value
specified for the configuration file option default_dec_places.

Dimensions & default_placement_surfacef Sets the default placement type for surface finishes within the with_leaders, on_entity, normal_to_entity
Tolerances inish surface finish UI. normal_to_entity, free
Dimensions & dim_fraction_denominator Sets the largest denominator to be used for fractional 32
Tolerances dimensions. If the fraction can be reduced, then it converts to the
lowest possible denominator (for example, 4/32 converts to 1/8).

Dimensions & dim_fraction_format Std - Displays fractional dimensions in the standard Creo std, aisc std
Tolerances Parametric format. Aisc - Displays fractional dimensions in the
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) format and
displays architectural units in AISC format for feet-inches.

Dimensions & dim_offscreen_limit If more than zero, sets the margin beyond which dimensions are 0.2
Tolerances automatically snapped back onto the screen. For example, a
value of .2 lets a dimension be 20% of the window size outside
the window. If set to zero, disables snapping of offscreen
dimensions.
Dimensions & display_tol_by_1000 If set to Yes, tolerances for non-angular dimensions will be yes, no no
Tolerances displayed multiplied by 1000.
Dimensions & gtol_dim_placement Controls display of geometric tolerances in Part. Use like drawing on_bottom, under_value on_bottom
Tolerances set-up option of the same name. On_bottom - Gtols display at
bottom (below additional lines of text). Under_value - Gtols
display under dimension value (above additional lines of text).

Dimensions & linear_tol An alternate format for setting default linear tolerance 0.000000 -1
Tolerances dimensions. First value sets the number of decimal places.
Second value is the actual tolerance. For example, 6 0.000025
sets tolerance to six decimal places. The default tolerance is
0.000025.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Dimensions & linear_tol_0.0 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.
Dimensions & linear_tol_0.00 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.
Dimensions & linear_tol_0.000 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.
Dimensions & linear_tol_0.0000 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.
Dimensions & linear_tol_0.00000 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.
Dimensions & linear_tol_0.000000 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.
Dimensions & maintain_limit_tol_nominal Maintains the nominal value of a dimension regardless of the yes, no no
Tolerances changes that you make to the tolerance values.
Dimensions & mark_approximate_dims Yes - Displays a tilde (~) in front of a dimension that is set to yes, no no
Tolerances display as a fraction and has an actual value that is not rounded
to equate exactly to the displayed fractional value (the fraction
shows 7/32 but the actual value is .22, not 0.21875).

Dimensions & minimum_angle_dimension Controls the minimum angle value under which Creo Parametric 1
Tolerances assumes colinearity of the selected items when creating a driven
dimension.
Dimensions & parenthesize_ref_dim Encloses reference dimensions in parentheses. No - Follows yes, no no
Tolerances reference dimensions with the text "REF".
Dimensions & restricted_gtol_dialog Determines whether the Geometric Tolerance dialog restricts the yes, no yes
Tolerances user by graying out elements that are considered "illegal".

Dimensions & round_displayed_dim_value Sets the default status of the Rounded Dimension Value yes, no yes
Tolerances s checkbox for newly created or shown dimensions.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Dimensions & tbl_driven_tol_val_edit Tbl_driven_tol_val_edit Y/N* - "Yes" allows users to directly edit yes, no no
Tolerances the tolerance value of dimensions whose tolerance values are
driven by tolerance tables. Editing the tolerance value of a
dimension will make the dimension non-table-driven. "No"
disallows direct editing of the tolerance values of table driven
tolerances.
Dimensions & tol_display Displays dimensions with or without tolerances. yes, no no
Tolerances
Dimensions & tolerance_class Sets the default tolerance class for ISO-standard models. The medium, fine, coarse,
Tolerances system uses the tolerance class in conjunction with the very_coarse
dimension value when retrieving tolerances for General or
Broken Edge dimensions.
Dimensions & tolerance_standard Sets the tolerance standard used when creating the model. ansi, iso ansi
Tolerances
Dimensions & tolerance_table_dir Sets the default directory for user-defined tolerance tables for
Tolerances ISO-standard models. All Holes and Shafts tables overwrite
existing tables when loaded.
Dimensions & use_major_units Determines if fractional dimensions are displayed in terms of feet- yes, no no
Tolerances inches or meter-mm. Yes - The major units are used. For
example, when the units are inches and 25.125 is converted to a
fraction, the dimension becomes 2' 1-1/8".
Dimensions & use_nom_dim_val_in_expr Yes - use dimensions' nominal values in expressions. No - use yes, no no
Tolerances current values.
Drawing allow_move_attach_in_dtl_ Yes - Move and Move Attach commands in drawing mode act yes, no yes
move together. No - Move and Move Attach commands in drawing
mode do not act together.
Drawing allow_move_view_with_mo Disallow the movement of drawing views with the mouse. yes, no no
ve
Drawing allow_refs_to_geom_reps_i Yes - Allows you to create drawing references to geometry yes, no no
n_drws representations (includes dimensions, notes, and leaders). These
references may become invalid if the referenced geometry
changes resulting in geometry representations not updating in
drawings.
Drawing auto_constr_offset_toleranc Sets the auto constraint tolerance for creating offset dimensions. 0.5
e If distance is less than this tolerance multiplied by component
size, offset is set as coincident. Default value is 0.5 .

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing auto_regen_views Yes - Automatically repaints the drawing display when changing yes, no yes
from one window to another. No - Update to drawing views will
only occur when manual updates are made via Repaint or View>
Update.
Drawing autobuildz_enabled Loads AutobuildZ application. yes, no no
Drawing bom_format Sets the BOM format file to be used for a customized BOM. <creo_loadpoint>\text\format.bft
Specify name and path.
Drawing create_drawing_dims_only Yes - Saves all new driven dimensions created in the drawing yes, no no
inside the drawing as associative draft dimensions. No - Saves
driven dimensions created in Drawing mode on solid geometry in
the solid.
Drawing default_ang_dec_places Sets the default number of decimal places (0-13) to which to 1
round newly created angular dimensions. Unrounded angular
dimensions automatically determine the number of decimal
places required to display their stored value.
Drawing default_draw_scale Sets the default drawing scale for views added with the No Scale -1
command. The value must be greater than 0. No - The system
does not set a default drawing scale.
Drawing default_font_kerning_in_dra Determines initial setting of Font kerning when 2D drawing yes, no no
wing annotations are created. Yes - Font kerning is on for new 2D
annotations.
Drawing disp_trimetric_dwg_mode_ Displays the model in default orientation when placing a general yes, no yes
view view on the drawing. No - Model does not appear until Default is
chosen from the Orientation dialog box.
Drawing display_dwg_sketch_constr When set to yes, parametric sketching constraints, such as V for yes, no no
aint vertical, are displayed when a drawing object is selected

Drawing display_dwg_tol_tags Sets the display of the tolerance tags that appear in drawings. yes, no yes
This option does not affect the display of tolerances on
dimensions.
Drawing display_in_adding_view Controls model display in a drawing when auto_regen_views is default, wireframe, wireframe
No. Wireframe - Adds new views in wireframe, displays datums. minimal_wireframe
Minimal_wireframe - Displays in wireframe, no datums, axes, or
silhouette edges. Default - Displays using the Environment
setting.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing draw_models_read_only Yes - Drawing model files are read-only. No model changes can yes, no, cosmetic_only no
be made. Cosmetic_only - Only cosmetic changes can be made
to the model. Design changes are not allowed. Cosmetic
changes include adding driven dimensions, cross sections, and
explode states.
Drawing draw_points_in_model_unit Defines the current draft view's coordinate values as model units yes, no no
s rather than drawing units. The GET POINT menu uses the scale
of the draft view and the draft view's model units for relative and
absolute coordinate entry and display in the Message Window.

Drawing drawing_ole_image_dpi Resolution of OLE object images. The range of valid values is 0 150
to 600 dots per inch.
Drawing drawing_setup_file Sets the default drawing setup file option values for your Creo <creo_loadpoint>\text\prodetail.dtl
Parametric session, otherwise, the system uses the default
drawing setup file option values. Certain parameters in the file
are valid only if you have a license for Pro/DETAIL.
Drawing drawing_shaded_view_dpi Resolution of exported shaded drawing views. The range of valid 150
values is 0 to 600 dots per inch.
Drawing drawing_view_origin_csys The named coordinate system will be used as the origin of a none
newly created view or of a modified view. None - The system will
not use a previously specified coordinate system.

Drawing drawing_warn_if_flex_featu Display a warning dialog upon opening a drawing with models yes, no yes
re that contain flexible features advising users that annotations may
be out of date and should be verified.
Drawing dwg_unicode_conversion_l Defines the language used during Unicode conversion of pre- file, session, english, japanese, file
anguage Wildfire 4.0 drawings. This option does not affect the conversion french, german, russian, italian,
of models. File - Uses the language stored in the drawing spanish, korean, chinese_tw,
header file; Session - Uses the language of the current Creo chinese_cn, hebrew, greek,
Parametric session. turkish, czech, polish, hungarian,
slovenian, portuguese, slovak,
usascii

Drawing enable_shaded_view_in_dr Yes - shading display is allowed in drawing views. No - shading yes, no yes
awings display will be shown in wireframe.
Drawing force_wireframe_in_drawin Yes - Displays all views of drawings in wireframe. No - Displays yes, no no
gs views according to the display set for the session (wireframe,
hidden, and so on).

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing format_setup_file Assigns a specified setup file to each drawing format. To assign dwgform.dtl
the drawing's parameter values to the format, you must retrieve
the drawing's setup file into the format.
Drawing highlight_erased_dwg_view Controls the display of erased view outlines (environment option yes, no yes
s Highlight Erased Views). Yes - Highlights erased views. No -
Turns off highlighting for erased views.
Drawing highlight_new_dims In drawing mode, highlights new dimensions in red until you yes, no no
repaint the screen.
Drawing hlr_for_quilts In Drawing, controls quilt display in hidden line removal. Yes - yes, no no
Includes quilts in the hidden line removal process (preselects Qlt
HLR in the VIEW DISP menu). Default in the VIEW DISP menu,
uses the value you have set.
Drawing make_aux_view_notes Automatically adds view names to auxiliary views using AUX yes, no no
VIEW* viewname-viewname. You can modify the view name
after adding the view to the drawing.
Drawing make_parameters_from_fm Determines the handling of values entered in a format table when yes, no no
t_tables you replace one drawing format with another. Yes - Stores
entered values for format table and copies them with the table.
No - Prompts you to re-enter all the values for the format table.

Drawing make_proj_view_notes Automatically adds view names to projection views in the format yes, no no
"VIEW viewname-viewname." You can modify the view name
after adding the view to the drawing.
Drawing ole_unlimit_zoom Yes - The OLE object is displayed in any zoom level (could result yes, no no
in performance degradation). No - The OLE object disappears in
high zoom-in levels.
Drawing pick_chain_tangent_only Specifies the extent of draft entity chains selected. Yes - Only yes, no no
entities in the chain that are tangent will be selected. No - All
entities connected end to end will be selected.
Drawing preferred_export_format Set the default preferred export file type for export from drawings. cgm, tiff, iges, dxf, step, pdf, dwg, pdf
medusa, stheno
Drawing pro_dtl_setup_dir Sets the directory for the drawing setup files. If this option is not
set, the system uses the default setup directory.
Drawing pro_format_dir Sets the default directory for the drawing format library. Use the
full pathname to avoid problems.
Drawing pro_note_dir Specifies the directory from which to retrieve notes entered from <dir_name>\dump_x86e_win64\
a file. Use the full path name to avoid problems.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing pro_palette_dir Sets the default directory for drawing symbol palette files. <creo_loadpoint>\symbols\palette\

Drawing pro_symbol_dir Set and automatically create the default directory for saving and <dir_name>\dump_x86e_win64\
retrieving user-defined symbols. If you do not specify a directory,
the system uses the current working directory. Use full path name
to avoid problems.
Drawing pro_table_dir Specifies the directory to be used when tables are retrieved or
saved. Use the full path name to avoid problems.
Drawing remember_last_get_point_ Yes - Sets the default of the GET POINT menu as the last option yes, no no
option picked among Pick Pnt, Vertex and On Entity.
Drawing save_display Yes - Stores view geometry and detail items such as solid yes, no no
dimensions. These items are displayed when retrieving the
drawing in View-Only mode.
Drawing save_drawing_picture_file Embed - Embeds a picture file inside a drawing for preview no, export, embed, both embed
purposes. Export - Saves a drawing file as a picture file in the
working directory when saving a drawing. Both - Does both
embed and export.
Drawing save_modified_draw_mode Determines whether the system saves the model after you have yes, no yes
ls_only changed it. No - Saves the model every time that you store the
drawing.
Drawing select_hidden_edges_in_d Controls selectability of hidden edges in no-hidden drawing yes, no yes
wg views.
Drawing selection_of_removed_entit Yes - Entities in front of cross-section (planar or offset) can be yes, no no
ies selected, clipped (using Z-clipping), or erased with EDGE DISP
menu. No - Geometry, datum points or curves, cosmetic
features, threads, grooves, or coordinate systems cannot be
erased.
Drawing show_annotations_dialog_li Default value for Annotations dialog box.
mit
Drawing show_preview_default This option determines the default behavior for preview in remove, keep remove
Show/Erase.
Drawing snap_drw_entity_to_snap_li Yes - Enable snapping of drawing and report entities to snap yes, no yes
ne lines. No - Disable snapping of drawing and report entities to
snap lines.
Drawing switch_dims_for_notes Yes - Dimensions will be displayed in their symbolic format during yes, no yes
drawing note creation. No - Dimensions will be displayed in
drawing notes as numerical values.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing sym_leader_orient_move_t With Pro/DETAIL, automatically regroups weld symbol instances yes, no no
ext after you move the text.
Drawing symbol_instance_palette_fil Specifies the location of the symbol instance palette.
e
Drawing symbol_palette_input Controls the display of the special symbol palette during note yes, no yes
creation.
Drawing todays_date_note_format Controls the initial format of the date displayed in a drawing. The %dd-%mmm-%yy
format for the setting is a string consisting of three portions: the
year, the month, and the date. You can enter the portions in any
order.
Drawing tol_num_digits_default_driv Yes - The Default check boxes in the number of digits area of the yes, no yes
en Dimension Properties dialog will be checked when a dimension is
created or first shown. No - The check boxes will be unchecked
when a dimension is created or first shown.

Drawing triangulate_filled_areas Subdivide filled areas into triangles (may affect memory usage yes, no no
and plot files).
Drawing variant_drawing_item_sizes No - Drawing items moved/copied to a different sheet or located yes, no no
on a changed sheet keep same size and relative orientation on
paper. Yes - Some items scale/reposition to be the same on
paper, and others scale and/or reposition to be the same on
screen.
Electromechanical align_cable_bundles Align NEWLY CREATED bundles where they meet or branch out yes, no yes

Electromechanical allow_bundle_flat_cables Allow to create a bundle over a group of flat packing cables. yes, no no

Electromechanical allow_harn_mfg_assy_retri Allow to retrieve a harness mfg assembly directly. yes, no no

eval
Electromechanical assemble_parent_connecto Assemble parent connectors on locations referencing a yes, no yes
r subconnector.
Electromechanical auto_convert_cables Yes - When regenerating a pre-Release 11.0 cabling assembly, yes, no yes
the system automatically creates a separate spool feature for
every individual wire or cable in the assembly. No - An interface
for the cable conversion appears.

Electromechanical auto_xml_on_retrieve Automatically load Cabling Logical Reference from an XML file yes, no no
when retrieving the cabling assembly

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Electromechanical auto_xml_on_save Automatically create an XML Logical Reference when saving a yes, no no
cabling assembly
Electromechanical autoroute_path_param_na Set the wire parameter to use to select a path during autorouting. use_path
me
Electromechanical cable_int_portions_for_clr No - Global clearance checking for internal cable portions is yes, no no
excluded. Yes - Global clearance checking for internal cable
portions is included.
Electromechanical cable_location_override_col Override the system color of cable locations. Enter RGB values
or between 0 and 255 separated by space.
Electromechanical cable_segment_override_c Override the system color of cable segments that do not have a
olor color map. Enter RGB values between 0 and 255 separated by
space.
Electromechanical cables_with_hlr Cables are not hidden behind objects. yes, no yes

Electromechanical cabling_split_multi_pnt_loc Setup whether to convert multiple-location features into single yes, no yes
s location features.
Electromechanical compact_cables_packing Setup whether the new packing of cables should be applied. yes, no no

Electromechanical compare_spools_by_name Compare spools by names in logical compare. yes, no yes

Electromechanical cti_class_color_file Sets the CTI class color file for CTI class color display during
electrical clearance and creepage analysis. Use the full
pathname to avoid problems.
Electromechanical diagram_export_allow YES: Allow user to save a copy of loaded diagrams as DGE file yes, no no
for loading into Routed Systems Designer, NO: Do not provide
option to save a diagram as DGE.
Electromechanical diagram_pin_edit_multi_lin (Diagram) Determines the Pro/TABLE format used when you are yes, no no
e modifying pin parameters. "yes" - You can add user-defined pin
parameters by including them between the DEFINE and
ENDDEF statements for each pin. "no" - The system uses
columnar format and
Electromechanical display_duplicate_harness_ Display warning message when duplicate harness are identified yes, no yes
msg in the same assembly.
Electromechanical display_internal_cable_porti Yes - Internal cable portions will be displayed for any wires that yes, no no
on have been manually set to Yes in the Cable Paths Setup dialog
box for each individual splice and custom component. This option
can be overridden in the Environment dialog box.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Electromechanical display_route_cable_previe If no then Route Cables tool does not display preview of cables yes, no yes
w as they are routed. Otherwise Route Cables tool will show a
preview of the path routed cables will follow.
Electromechanical display_thick_cables Yes - Display cables and wires with thickness. No - Display the yes, no no
centerline of cables and wires only. This option can be overridden
in the Environment dialog box.
Electromechanical enable_cable_channel Activates channel functionality yes, no no

Electromechanical fan_significant_locations_o Setup whether only significant locations should be flattened on yes, no yes
nly flattening a harness.
Electromechanical fan_with_network Setup whether the network should be included on flattening a yes, no yes
harness.
Electromechanical freeze_failed_cable_locatio Suspends the cable location at its last known assembly location. yes, no no
ns
Electromechanical full_hlr_for_cables Full - Removes hidden lines from view when cables hide other none, full, partial full
geometry (use when Hidden Line active). Partial - Cables hide
other non-interfering cables except when cables route together
between same locations. None - Display hidden lines (faster).

Electromechanical harn_start_model_dir Provides the complete path to the directory containing harness
start parts and assemblies
Electromechanical harn_tang_line_display Display the tangency lines between cable segments in thick cable yes, no yes
display mode.
Electromechanical hlr_for_xhatches Controls whether HLR to be enabled for crosshatches in drawing yes, no no
mode.
Electromechanical network_location_override_ Override the system color of network locations. Enter RGB
color values between 0 and 255 separated by space.
Electromechanical network_segment_override Override the system color of network segments. Enter RGB
_color values between 0 and 255 separated by space.
Electromechanical orthogonal_snap Controls non-90 degree routing in Pro/DIAGRAM. Yes - Turns yes, no yes
the Ortho Snap function on. You can sketch wires only at the
default horizontal and vertical orientation. No - Enables you to
sketch wires in drawings at angles other than the default.

Electromechanical pro_cbltrm_dir Sets the directory from which terminators are retrieved. Use the
full pathname to avoid problems.
Electromechanical pro_spool_dir Sets the directory from which spools are retrieved. Use the full <dir_name>\dump_x86e_win64\
pathname to avoid problems.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Electromechanical report_end_splice Setup whether the terminal splices of cables are reported. yes, no no

Electromechanical ribbon_cable_flat_direction Flat ribbon cables in the y-axis of entry ports. y_axis, x_axis y_axis

Electromechanical template_flat_harness Specify the model used as the default flattened Harness
assembly template.
Electromechanical template_harnesspart Specify the model used as the default Harness part template.

Electromechanical terminator_table_out_unico YES - Unicode strings are exported in terminator table files, NO - yes, no yes
de Unicode strings are converted to ASCII characters for terminator
table export.
Electromechanical update_harness_mfg_line_ Update cable line color for harness-mfg part created in release yes, no no
color 2000i or earlier.
Electromechanical update_pre_130_harness Yes - When a cable is added between two previously laid out yes, no no
locations in a three-dimensional reference harness, display of the
new cable will update automatically in pre-Release 13 flattened
cable models.
Electromechanical update_pre_16_cable_layer Yes - Harnesses containing cables routed prior to Release 16.0 yes, no no
s will be automatically updated upon retrieval to comply with new
display standards.
Environment accuracy_lower_bound Enter an accuracy value to override the default lower limit. The 0.0001
minimum value for relative accuracy is 1E-06.
Environment bell Yes - Turns on the keyboard bell that rings after each prompt. No yes, no no
- Turns off the keyboard bell. To override this setting use the
Environment dialog box on the Tools menu.
Environment clearance_triangulation Specifies the quality of surface triangulation used to obtain initial none, high, medium, low none
guess points for clearance and interference calculations.

Environment clock Yes - Displays the clock while Creo Parametric is working. yes, no no
Environment clr_print_plus_minus Sets the display of the system accuracy when calculating yes, no no
clearances between two parts or surfaces. The default is to not
display the accuracy.
Environment company_name Used with the export option iges_out_mil_d_28000. To support
MIL-D-28000, your company name is required input and the
system prompts you every time you export through IGES unless
you set the company name in your configuration file.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Environment default_abs_accuracy Defines the default absolute part accuracy. 0
Environment display_annotations Determines whether or not annotations are displayed in 3D yes, no yes
models.
Environment display_full_object_path Controls the display of the object's full file name (including its yes, no no
object-type suffix and its version number) and file path in the
window title and Model Info display. Yes - Displays full file name
and file path. No - Displays object name only.
Environment display_model_anls_selecti Determines whether or not to highlight the selected components yes, no no
on during a Model Analysis.
Environment enable_absolute_accuracy Controls display of the ACCURACY menu. Yes - ACCURACY yes, no no
menu always appears when you choose Accuracy from the
PART SETUP menu. No - The menu appears only if the part is
currently defined with absolute accuracy.

Environment flip_arrow_scale Sets a scale factor for enlarging the size of the flip arrow that 1
appears for feature creation direction (default = 1).
Environment highlight_geometry Yes - Items selected in the model tree are highlighted in the yes, no yes
geometry area.
Environment info_output_format Setup the default format type for information presentation. Text - text, html html
information will be output as simple text. HTML - information will
be output as html data.
Environment info_output_mode Sets default method for presenting information. Both - View both, choose, screen, file both
information on screen and write information to file. Screen - View
information on screen only. File - Write information to file only.
Choose - Select method from the INFO OUTPUT menu.

Environment mass_property_calculate Calculate mass properties upon regeneration, upon save or by automatic, by_request, by_request
user request check_upon_save
Environment mathcad_automapping Toggles Mathcad analysis automapping of variables yes, no no
Environment mdx_collision_num_triangle The number of mesh triangles which are used to approximate 1000
s model in collision detection.
Environment measure_sig_figures Sets the number of significant figures displayed as results when 6
using the Measure dialog box from the Info menu.
Environment model_grid_balloon_display Controls the display of grid balloons. yes, no yes

Environment model_grid_neg_prefix Enables you to specify the prefix to use for negative numbers in -
the balloon capture of the grid.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Environment model_grid_num_dig Controls the number of decimal places displayed in the balloon
capture. 0 - Only integers display.
Environment model_grid_spacing Sets the default model grid spacing. 1.5
Environment model_notes_as_labels Gives the option to display notes as either full text or as label. yes, no no
Can also be toggled with environment option "Display Notes as
Names."
Environment model_tree_start Toggles display of the Model Tree. Yes - Displays the Model Tree yes, no yes
window along with its model. No - Does not display the Model
Tree window.
Environment modelcheck_enabled Enable ModelCHECK yes, no yes
Environment mp_auto_update_precreo_ no - Creo does not recalculate the mass properties of legacy yes, no no
models parts upon retrieval of a model. yes - Creo recalculates mass
properties of legacy parts upon retrieval of a model except for
legacy parts with no assigned density.

Environment part_mp_calc_ignore_alt_m Yes (default) - Creo uses the calculated mass yes, no yes
p (mass=volume*density) to calculate part mass properties. No -
Creo uses the user-defined value of PRO_MP_ALT_MASS if the
value of PRO_MP_SOURCE is Geometry and Parameters or
Fully Assigned.
Environment prehighlight Yes - Selectable items beneath the pointer are highlighted prior to yes, no
being selected. No - Selectable items beneath the pointer are not
highlighted prior to being selected.
Environment prehighlight_tree Default value for "Preselection Highlighting" option in the model yes, no no
tree, layer tree and detail tree. When enabled, selectable items
are highlighted prior to being selected in the tree.

Environment pro_unit_length Sets the default units for new objects. unit_inch, unit_foot, unit_mm, unit_inch
unit_cm, unit_m
Environment pro_unit_mass Sets the default units for mass for new objects. unit_ounce, unit_pound, unit_ton, unit_pound
unit_gram, unit_kilogram,
unit_tonne
Environment pro_unit_sys Specifies the default system of units for new models. mks, cgs, mmns, fps, ips,
proe_def, mmks

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Environment proe_memory_buffer_size Specify the size in megabytes of the memory buffer to be 50
reserved by Creo Parametric for system out of memory condition.
You must restart Creo Parametric for the change to take effect.

Environment regen_backup_directory Specifies the directory in which the system stores regen_backup
models. (See regen_backup_using_disk.) The primary default is
the current directory, but if that directory is read-only, the
secondary default is the /tmp directory.

Environment regen_backup_using_disk Specifies whether or not the system backs up the current model yes, no no
to disk before each regeneration.
Environment save_section_surfaces Yes - Save section surfaces with models. No - Do not save yes, no yes
section surfaces with models.
Environment select_on_dtm_edges All_modes - Select a datum plane by clicking on its visual all_modes, sketcher_only all_modes
boundary. Sketcher_only - Select a datum plane by clicking on its
tag in modes other than Sketcher. If you use Query frequently,
set this option to Sketcher_only.
Environment show_dim_sign No - Dimension values always appear positive. Negative value yes, no no
creates geometry to opposite side. Yes - Entering negative value
for dim displayed as negative creates geometry to same side.
Dims for csys and datum point offsets always show neg/pos
value.
Environment show_selected_item_id Show id of Creo Parametric and Sketcher geometry in query yes, no no
selection bin, collector and tool tip.
Environment spin_center_display Determines whether or not the spin center symbol displays. yes, no yes
Environment start_appmgr Determines whether or not the application manager starts when yes, no yes
Creo Parametric is started.
Environment startup_check_for_visualiza Determines whether or not the visualization components are yes, no yes
tion checked for installation upon startup.
Features allow_anatomic_features Allow the creation of pre-Pro/ENGINEER 2000i geometry yes, no no
features including ear, neck, lip, slot, flange, shaft, local push,
radius dome and section dome.
Features allow_fully_dependent_cop Enables the usage of advanced copy/paste functionality to yes, no yes
y control degree of dependency on the pasted object.
Features allow_udf_style_cosm_thre Defines the Cosmetic Thread user interface. Yes - Creates a yes, no no
ads Cosmetic Thread as a UDF. No - Creates a Cosmetic Thread as
a Cosmetic Thread feature.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Features angle_grid_interval Modify grid space in angular units for handle movement. 1
Features auto_add_remove Allows Creo Parametric to automatically switch from add to yes, no no
remove of material for solid extrude and revolve during feature
creation.
Features autohide_copied_group_af If set to yes, copying a feature group containing an Annotation yes, no no
feature will automatically hide the Annotation Features in the new
group.
Features autohide_external_sketch If set to yes, a Sketch feature is automatically hidden after being yes, no yes
used as external sketch for a sketch based feature.
Features autoround_max_n_chains_ Determines the maximum number of edge chains that the Auto- 20
per_feat Round algorithm will attempt to round in each Auto-Round
member
Features centimeter_grid_interval Modify grid space in centimeter units for handle movement. 0.1
Features copy_set_datum_attr If set to yes, allow to copy set datum associated with datum yes, no yes
features..
Features default_dep_copy_option Sets Full Dependent Copy as a default copy option. full_dep, dep_dim dep_dim
Features display_draggers Display Dragger for Edit mode. yes, no yes
Features dynamic_preview Controls the default state of geometry preview within a feature no, attached, unattached attached
tool. Attached/Unattached - Dynamic attached/unattached
geometry preview will be enabled. No - Geometry preview will not
be enabled.
Features enable_auto_regen Enable Auto Regeneration for Unified Edit Mode. yes, no yes
Features enable_remove_notification Presents a notification dialog when the result of a Remove yes, no yes
s feature creates a surface with a flipped normal, an intersection
with non-adjacent geometry or geom check errors. Setting this
option to no will not issue the notification.

Features enable_tapered_extrude Enables you to add a taper to an extrude feature by displaying yes, no yes
the Add taper check box and the taper degree value box on the
Extrude tab Options tab. yes - The Add taper check box is
displayed. no - The Add taper check box is not displayed.

Features fail_unattached_feature Handles unattached protrusion and cuts, when retrieving pre- yes, no no
Release 15 models. Yes - When a part is retrieved, the system
fails an unattached protrusion or cut. No - When a part is
retrieved, the system does not fail an unattached protrusion or
cut.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Features feature_create_auto_begin In feature creation, determines whether or not the Define button yes, no no
is automatically activated when you open the dialog box. Yes -
Button is activated automatically. No - You select the button.

Features feature_create_auto_ok In feature creation, determines whether or not the system yes, no no
activates the dialog box OK button automatically when the last
required element is defined. Yes - Button is activated
automatically. No - You select the button.
Features feature_type_default It sets the solid or surface default type for feature creation. The solid, advanced, surface solid
Advanced option sets the default type for Extrude and Revolve to
solid, and all others to Surface.
Features foot_grid_interval Modify grid space in foot units for handle movement. 0.083333
Features hole_diameter_override No- Uses hole-table-driven standard hole diameter value. Yes - yes, no no
Allows specifying the drilled hole value instead of the standard
value.
Features hole_file_resolution Specify Hole tool to use external hole parameter (.hol) files. replace_with_external, replace_with_external
use_internal
Features hole_parameter_file_path Specifies the directory path for a standard screw-size parameters
(.hol) file to be loaded from disk. Use the full path name to avoid
problems.
Features inch_grid_interval Modify grid space in inch units for handle movement. 0.03125
Features keep_info_datums Sets the initial state of how the system treats datums and yes, no yes
features created at run time.
Features max_regen_time_attach_pr Sets the maximum regeneration time for the dynamic attached 0.5
eview preview.
Features merge_type Sets the default merge type surface merge operations. join, intersect intersect
Features meter_grid_interval Modify grid space in meter units for handle movement. 0.001
Features millimeter_grid_interval Modify grid space in millimeter units for handle movement. 0.1
Features pro_group_dir Sets the default directory for the user-defined feature (UDF)
library. If not specified, your current working directory is the
default. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Features ratio_grid_interval Modify grid space in percentage units for handle movement. 0.05
Features show_geom_checks_on_cr Yes - The SHOW ERRORS menu appears at the end of feature yes, no no
eation creation when the feature being created has Geometry Checks.

Features troubleshooter_show_info_ When set to Yes this option will add a "Show info items" filter to yes, no no
gcheck the View panel in the Troubleshooter.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Features udf_af_name_postfix If set to yes, a sequential number will be appended to the name yes, no yes
of annotation feature in group from Copy and UDF placement.

Features user_defined_grid_interval Modify grid space in user defined length units for handle 0.5
movement.
File Storage & analysis_crt_tmp_file_on_r Determines whether regeneration of analysis features yes, no yes
Retrieval egen creates/updates tmp files
File Storage & browser_favorite Specifies the directories visible in the file browser for quick
Retrieval navigation. Use the full path to avoid problems.
File Storage & compress_output_files Yes - Stores object files in a compressed format. Note: yes, no no
Retrieval Compressed files are usually smaller, buy may be larger, than
uncompressed files. Compressed files are slower to read and to
write to.
File Storage & dir_cache_max Specify the maximum number of directories to cache. Larger 256
Retrieval values can speed up file access, but use more memory.

File Storage & disable_search_path_check Controls whether the search path is checked for name conflicts yes, no no
Retrieval when creating, renaming, or copying models. Name conflicts
should be avoided because different models with the same name
cannot be together in session.
File Storage & excel_analysis_directory Sets the default directory for the MS Excel files to be used for
Retrieval Excel analysis calculations. Use the full pathname to avoid
problems.
File Storage & excel_family_table_keep_fil Yes - in case of editing family table with excel, if saved excel file yes, no no
Retrieval e exist , will always update it.
File Storage & exec_prog_on_assem_retr Execute pro/program for models during assembly retrieval. yes, no no
Retrieval
File Storage & external_analysis_directory Sets the default directory for the files to be used by External
Retrieval Analysis calculations. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.

File Storage & file_open_default_folder Sets default dir for File>Open. Working_directory - Search default, working_directory,
Retrieval working directory. In_session - Search objects in session. in_session, pro_library,
Pro_library - Use only if Pro/LIBRARY is installed. Workspace - my_documents, desktop
Use only with Pro/INTRALINK. Commonspace - Use only with
Pro/INTRALINK.
File Storage & file_open_default_view Specify the initial Views setting as List or Details in the File dialog list, details list
Retrieval boxes.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & file_open_preview_default Controls whether the preview area is expanded by default when expanded, collapsed collapsed
Retrieval the file open dialog or local file browser is displayed.
File Storage & file_open_preview_delay The delay before a file selection is previewed, in tenths of a
Retrieval second.
File Storage & force_new_file_options_dial Force the use of the New File Options dialog. yes, no no
Retrieval og
File Storage & generate_viewable_on_sav Controls whether updated Creo View .edz files are automatically yes, no no
Retrieval e exported every time a model is saved.
File Storage & geometry_analysis_color_s Specifies the location of the geometry analysis color scheme file.
Retrieval cheme
File Storage & instance_search_exhaustiv Specifies extent of instance search. Yes - Include file type when yes, no no
Retrieval e entering instance name in File>Open: type in input panel (e.g.
inst_name.prt) or select in drop-down list. If no .idx files are
found, only working dir is searched; each generic is not.

File Storage & lang_propagate Specifies language storage options. The option provides flexibility yes, no yes
Retrieval for objects that use a different language than the current

File Storage & mathcad_analysis_directory Sets the default directory for the Mathcad files to be used for
Retrieval Mathcad analysis calculations. Use the full pathname to avoid
problems.
File Storage & menu_show_instances Determines whether instance names listed in instance index files yes, no yes
Retrieval appear in file lists.
File Storage & mfg_start_model_dir Provides the complete path to the directory containing mfg start
Retrieval assemblies.
File Storage & model_rename_template Sets the default renaming convention for copied assemblies. The
Retrieval default new name is the old name appended with an underscore
(_). Adding a template such as &#91;*a1*=*b1*] changes every
occurrence of a1 to b1 (e.g. TOP_A1_BRACKET copies to
TOP_B1_BRACKET).
File Storage & modified_objs_in_new_dir Yes- During Save a Copy operations, any modified object that is yes, no no
Retrieval not renamed will be saved in the new directory. No- Any modified
object that is not renamed will be saved to the retrieval directory.

File Storage & open_draw_simp_rep_by_d Set to "Yes" to always invoke the open rep dialog when opening a yes, no no
Retrieval efault drawing.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & open_simplified_rep_by_de Retrieves a model in a specified representation. Yes - uses Open no
Retrieval fault Rep dialog. No - retrieves the Master representation. Specified
Name - retrieves the model in the specified representation name
if it exists or the Default representation.

File Storage & override_store_back Forces the storage of objects retrieved from other directories to yes, no no
Retrieval the current working directory.
File Storage & placement_rep_by_default Retrieves the assembled component in a specified none
Retrieval representation. None - retrieves the representation specified in
configuration option open_simplified_rep_by_default.
File Storage & preferred_save_as_type Allows customizing the order of the Type selections found under
Retrieval File ->Save A Copy.
File Storage & pro_crosshatch_dir Specifies a default directory for your cross-hatch library in which
Retrieval you can save cross-hatching patterns for later retrieval. Its value
is the full path name of the default directory.

File Storage & pro_font_dir Sets the default font directory (Creo Parametric will load all fonts <creo_loadpoint>\text\fonts\
Retrieval in this directory into the drawing regardless of the contents of the
system and working directories).
File Storage & pro_library_dir Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric libraries (or any
Retrieval libraries you have built containing the proper index menu files).
Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
File Storage & pro_material_dir Sets the default directory for the part material library. Use the full
Retrieval pathname to avoid problems.
File Storage & pro_surface_finish_dir Sets the default directory for your user-defined surface finish <creo_loadpoint>\symbols\surffins\
Retrieval symbols. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
File Storage & prompt_on_erase_not_disp Specifies whether or not to display a prompt allowing you to save yes, no no
Retrieval your undisplayed objects. This option is used in conjunction with
the Erase > Not Displayed command on the File menu.

File Storage & propagate_change_to_pare When saving objects with option save_objects set to Changed or yes, no no
Retrieval nts Changed_and_specified, Creo Parametric verifies which models
are. Yes - Any model that is a parent of a changed model is
considered to be a changed model when determining what to
save.
File Storage & read_famtab_file_on_retrie No - Ignores filename.ptd. Yes - Creates and saves filename.ptd yes, no no
Retrieval ve and uses that file when retrieving the generic.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & regen_simp_retrieve Regenerate the assembly when retrieving an assembly simplified yes, no no
Retrieval representation. Yes - Regenerates the assembly on retreival. No
- The assembly is not regenerated on retrieval.

File Storage & rename_drawings_with_obj Controls whether the system copies associated drawings none, both, part, assem none
Retrieval ect automatically with parts and assemblies.
File Storage & retain_display_memory Determines if the display of an object currently on the screen is yes, no yes
Retrieval kept in memory when you quit the window. Doing so (yes) makes
the retrieval of objects in memory faster.
File Storage & retrieve_data_sharing_ref_ Automatic reference parts retrieval for dependent data sharing yes, no, ignore_missing no
Retrieval parts features.
File Storage & save_clipped_view Yes - clipping status is saved with model. No - clipping status is yes, no no
Retrieval not saved.
File Storage & save_dialog_for_existing_m Controls whether the Save dialog is shown for models whose yes, no yes
Retrieval odels storage location is already known.
File Storage & save_instance_accelerator With family tables of solid parts, determines saving instance none, explicit, always, saved_objects
Retrieval accelerators. None - Accelerator files not used. Explicit - Save saved_objects
when instance is explicitly saved. Saved objects - Save when
objects were modified. Always - Always save.

File Storage & save_model_display Sets amount of graphical data stored. Wireframe - Wireframe wireframe, shading_low, shading_lod
Retrieval data. Shading_high - Most detail (shaded). Shading_low - Least shading_high, shading_lod
detail (shaded). Shading_lod - Detail determined by View
Performance dialog (shaded).
File Storage & save_object_in_current Use with the override_store_back option. Yes - Objects retrieved yes, no no
Retrieval from a directory where you do not have write permission will be
stored in the current directory. No - These objects are not saved
at all.
File Storage & save_objects Determines when an object and its dependent objects (such as a all, changed, changed_and_specified
Retrieval part used in an assembly) are stored. changed_and_specified,
changed_and_updated
File Storage & saving_model_thumbnails Enables saving of model thumbnails. yes, no yes
Retrieval
File Storage & search_path Specifies list of directories to search (in order) for object/file
Retrieval retrieval. These directories, the working directory, and directories
in search.pro file (refer to search_path_file) are Creo
Parametric's search path. Use full path name to avoid problems.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & search_path_file Specifies path to text file search.pro (a list of directory path
Retrieval names). The directories listed in search.pro, the working
directory, and directories specified by search_path are Creo
Parametric's search path. Use full path name to avoid problems.

File Storage & set_model_types_to_save Determines which model types are used in the Save Changed asm prt drw sec mfg gph ipf cem
Retrieval command. The format is a list of extensions separated by
spaces.
File Storage & start_model_dir Provides the complete path to the directory containing start parts
Retrieval and assemblies.
File Storage & template_designasm Specifies the designated template assembly. Use full path to inlbs_asm_design.asm
Retrieval avoid problems.
File Storage & template_drawing Specify the drawing used as the default drawing template. c_drawing.drw
Retrieval
File Storage & template_ecadasm Specify the model used as the default ECAD assembly template.
Retrieval
File Storage & template_ecadpart Specify the model used as the default ECAD part template.
Retrieval
File Storage & template_mfgcast Specify the model used as the default manufacturing cast inlbs_mfg_cast.asm
Retrieval template.
File Storage & template_mfgcmm Specify the model used as the default manufacturing cmm inlbs_mfg_cmm.asm
Retrieval template.
File Storage & template_mfgemo Specify the model used as the default manufacturing expert inlbs_mfg_emo.asm
Retrieval machinist template.
File Storage & template_mfgmold Specify the model used as the default manufacturing mold inlbs_mfg_mold.asm
Retrieval template.
File Storage & template_mfgnc Specify the model used as the default manufacturing assembly inlbs_mfg_nc.asm
Retrieval template.
File Storage & template_module Specifies the default module template file. Use full pathname to inlbs_asm_module.asm
Retrieval avoid problems.
File Storage & template_mold_layout Specify the mold layout assembly used as a default template. inlbs_mold_lay.asm
Retrieval
File Storage & template_sheetmetalpart Specify the model used as the default sheetmetal part template. inlbs_part_sheetmetal.prt
Retrieval
File Storage & template_solidpart Specify the model used as the default part template. inlbs_part_solid.prt
Retrieval

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & update_accelerator_in_verif No* - Does not update existing accelerators upon family table yes, no no
Retrieval y verification for changes. Yes - Update existingaccelerators upon
family table verification for changes

File Storage & use_outdated_accel_in_ge This option controls the usage of outdated accelerator files during yes, no no
Retrieval om_rep retrieval of instances in geometry representation. Yes - Provides
the fastest retrieval. No - Ensures accurate Retrieval.

File Storage & use_temp_dir_for_inst Explicitly makes Creo Parametric use the Temp directory for yes, no no
Retrieval regenerating instances of models.
File Storage & verify_on_save_by_default Yes - "Verify Now" action will be selected in the conflict dialog by yes, no no
Retrieval default when an unverified family table instance is to be saved in
PDM workspace. No - "Verify Now" action will not be selected by
default. The user may explicitly specify the "Verify Now" action in
the conflict dialog.
Layers add_lower_level_comps_to Setting this option to yes will check off the Favor Current Layer yes, no no
_layer option, which allows lower level components to be added to top
level layers.
Layers blank_layer Blanks specified layers when you begin a Creo Parametric
session. The value is the layer ID.
Layers create_numbered_layers Yes - Creates default layers named 1 through 32. yes, no no

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Layers def_layer Specifies default layer names for different types of items. The layer_assem_member,
first value string is the layer type. The second value string is the layer_assy_cut_feat, layer_axis,
layer name. layer_chamfer_feat,
layer_comp_design_model,
layer_comp_fixture,
layer_comp_workpiece,
layer_copy_geom_feat,
layer_corn_chamf_feat,
layer_cosm_round_feat,
layer_cosm_sketch, layer_csys,
layer_curve, layer_curve_ent,
layer_cut_feat, layer_datum,
layer_datum_plane,
layer_datum_point,
layer_detail_item,
layer_dgm_conn_comp,
layer_dgm_highway,
layer_dgm_rail,
layer_dgm_wire, layer_dim,
layer_draft_constr,
layer_draft_dim, layer_draft_dtm,
layer_draft_entity,
layer_draft_feat,
layer_draft_geom,
layer_draft_grp,
layer_draft_hidden,
layer_draft_others,
layer_draft_refdim,
layer_driven_dim,
layer_dwg_table,
layer_ext_copy_geom_feat,
layer_feature, layer_geom_feat,
layer_gtol, layer_hole_feat,
layer_intchg_funct,
layer_intchg_simp,
layer_nogeom_feat, layer_note,
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

layer_part_refdim, layer_point,
layer_protrusion_feat, layer_quilt,
layer_refdim, layer_ribbon_feat,
layer_rib_feat, layer_round_feat,
layer_sfin, layer_shell_feat,
layer_skeleton_model,
layer_slot_feat, layer_snap_line,
layer_solid_geom, layer_surface,
layer_symbol, layer_thread_feat,
layer_trim_line_feat,
layer_weld_feat,
layer_all_detail_items,
layer_annotation_element,
layer_axis_ent, layer_csys_ent,
layer_set_datum_tag,
layer_3d_items,
layer_ae_driving_dim,
layer_draft_xsec,
layer_hole_thread
Layers default_layer_model Name of the model which is used to drive rule-based layer
placement of new items in all models of the same type in
session.
Layers display_layer This causes the specified layers to display when you begin a
Creo Parametric session. The variable "value" is the layer Id.

Layers floating_layer_tree Set to yes if user wants to see a layer tree dialog separated from yes, no no
navigator.
Layers highlight_layer_items Yes - Items selected in the layer tree are highlighted in the yes, no yes
geometry area.
Layers layer_item_highlight_limit Set the upper limit of items in a layer for highlighting. If items in a 500
layer exceeds this number, highlighting will not occur.

Layers save_display_status_in_su If set to no, the top level assembly will store sub model layer yes, no yes
bmodel display status, allowing lower level display status to be stored
without having to save the sub models.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing allow_mfg_in_assem_mod Allows a manufacturing model to be opened in assembly mode yes, no no
e from the file open dialog. Use "Open In Assembly Mode" option
in "File Open" dialog.
Manufacturing assy_mfg_open_mode No Default Application set for opening Assembly NC Models. mfg, process, feature, any_mode any_mode

Manufacturing autodrill_udf_dir Storage directory for holemaking MUDF's that are used by
Pro/NC Auto-drilling functionality
Manufacturing autodrilling_config_filename Retrieve automatically and load the configuration file for the auto- autodrilling
drilling table.
Manufacturing autodrilling_holestyle_para Parameter name included in hole features of a manufacturing
m reference model. The parameter value identifies the MUDF for
holemaking that is automatically applied in Pro/NC to drill these
holes.
Manufacturing campost_dir Specifies the CAM-Post load point directory to enable you to
directly set-up the post-processors and generate MCD files.

Manufacturing chk_part_surfs_profpock Yes - Includes all reference part surfaces as check surfaces for yes, no no
profiling and pocketing NC sequences.
Manufacturing cl_arrow_scale Enables you to control the size of the tool path arrow for 1
contouring NC sequences. 0 - The arrow does not display. Any
other value - The arrow scales accordingly.
Manufacturing cl_rotate_sign_convention TOOL or TABLE - defines ROTATE sign direction convention table, tool table
based with respect to either rotation table or cutting tool.

Manufacturing cmm_custom_tool_param_ Defines the file that contains the user-defined tool parameters'
file list.
Manufacturing display_mfg_icon_for_mfg_ Yes- Display manufacturing icon for manufacturing assembly files yes, no no
assy in Open/Save dialogs. No- the manufacturing assembly files
have assembly icons.
Manufacturing enable_2x_traj_multi_loops Enables selection of loops on surfaces for curve trajectory yes, no no
sequence.
Manufacturing enable_param_n_tool_upd Enables UI for modification of manufacturing parameters and yes, no yes
_dialog tools during "paste special" and UDF placement procedures.

Manufacturing gpostpp_dir Specifies the directory containing the post processor files to be
used by Pro/NCPOST (GPOST).
Manufacturing ignore_templ_pos_for_new Ignore pocket number from template for tools added to a yes, no no
_tool workcell. Use first available pocket.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing mfg_auto_ref_mfg_templat Enable/Disable auto referencing for Manufacturing template yes, no no
e
Manufacturing mfg_auto_ref_prt_as_chk_ Yes - In 3, 4, and 5 axis contour and conventional mill yes, no yes
srf sequences, the entire reference part is selected as check
surfaces by default when computing the NC sequence toolpath
for those sequences. No - You select the check surfaces.

Manufacturing mfg_auto_retract_clear_dist Specifies distance between automatically created retract plane 0

and step coordinate system. Will be applied to the new steps
created in process manager if operation retract cannot be used.

Manufacturing mfg_comments_text_area_ Controls the number of lines available for comments without 8
size scrolling in NC steps dashboard UI.
Manufacturing mfg_custom_tool_param_fil Defines the file that contains the user-defined tool parameters'
e list.
Manufacturing mfg_customize_dialog Yes - Uses the new customize dialog box for customizing NC yes, no yes
sequences. No - Uses the Release 19.0 menus.
Manufacturing mfg_cutline_save_mesh Yes - Save / Retrieve Mesh for subsequent cutline recalculations, yes, no yes
No - New Mesh will be computed for each cutline recalculations.

Manufacturing mfg_ijk_num_digits Sets the number of digits for i, j, k data points in a CL data file. 10

Manufacturing mfg_info_location top left /bottom right -Position of the mfg. Info dialog box. top_left, bottom_right top_left
Manufacturing mfg_modal_command_file Enables you to make some of the APTn index topics modal,
which means that you repeatedly get a list of major keywords
corresponding to this topic upon completing a command line.

Manufacturing mfg_param_auto_copy_fro Do not copy any parameter of the tool to the sequence parameter all, none, misc, cutting none
m_tool tree.
Manufacturing mfg_process_print_dir Specifies the directory where Mfg Process html page get stored.
Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing mfg_process_sync_by_def Specifies whether all steps created in the Process Manager get yes, no yes
ault automatically synchronized with features in the Pro/NC assembly.
You can change steps later in the dialog box open during the
session.
Manufacturing mfg_process_table_setup_ Specifies the directory where Mfg Process Table settings get
dir stored. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing mfg_process_template_dir Specifies the directory where Mfg Process Templates get stored.
Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing mfg_setup_dir Specifies the directory which contains all manufacturing related
setup files for the current session.
Manufacturing mfg_stock_display_show_d Sets the default visibility status of the Stock Model after creation. yes, no no
efault
Manufacturing mfg_tbl_comment_from_ret Controls whether the mfg tool comment is getting copied from yes, no no
r_tool TOOL_COMMENT parameter of the retrieved tool to the tool
manager table comment.
Manufacturing mfg_template_dir Specifies the storage directory for NC templates. Specify full path
to avoid problems. NC templates are used in Expert Machinist.
Templates store the recipe for a toolpath as the method of tool
retrieval.
Manufacturing mfg_tool_dialog_setup_file Specifies the XML based file to setup Tool Dialog.

Manufacturing mfg_tool_preview_by_pick Enables preview of a milling tool at a specified location on the yes, no no
tool path or geometry of the part.
Manufacturing mfg_udf_info_setup_file Specify name and path of the file containing udf and mfg criteria
values .
Manufacturing mfg_workpiece_transparen Controls the workpiece transparency in shaded model display. 0.67
cy You can change the value in the range between 0.1 and 1. The
bigger the value, the more transparent the workpiece. The default
value is 0.5.
Manufacturing mfg_xyz_num_digits Sets the number of digits for x, y, z data points in a CL data file. 10

Manufacturing nc_autodoc_param_dir Location of the setup file that describes which process
parameters are included in the parameter table.
Manufacturing nc_autodoc_report_dir Location for storing the report and images generated by the shop
floor documentation tool.
Manufacturing nc_autodoc_setup_dir Location for documentation setup files that describe which
process parameters are included in the parameter table.
Manufacturing nc_autodoc_template_dir Location of the style sheet and default images used for shop floor
documentation.
Manufacturing nccheck_type Vericut will be used for NC material removal simulation. vericut, nccheck vericut
Manufacturing ncl_file_extension Sets the default file extension for Pro/MFG CL data files. Enter ncl
the file extension only (without the preceding "."). For example,
apt produces filename.apt.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing ncmdl_bar_stock_part_path Sets path for storage and retrieval of stock instances for creating <creo_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl_data\
workpiece in NC Model. Specify full path, including part name, to ncmdl_bar.prt
avoid problems.
Manufacturing ncmdl_billet_stock_part_pat Sets path for storage and retrieval of stock instances for creating <creo_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl_data\
h workpiece in NC Model. Specify full path, including part name, to ncmdl_billet.prt
avoid problems.
Manufacturing ncpost_type Set to GPOST to access the default post processor supplied with gpost, ncpost
Pro/NCPOST.
Manufacturing ncseq_outbound_curve Yes - Create out bound curve. yes, no no
Manufacturing new_turn_scan_type Allows to use New turn scan types for Turning NC sequences. yes, no yes

Manufacturing pro_mdb_dir Sets the default directory for the Machinability Database (MDB)
files. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mf_cl_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing CL data files.Use
the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mf_clamp_dir Specifies the directory where the manufacturing clamps can be
found.
Manufacturing pro_mf_param_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing parameter files.
Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mf_tape_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing TAPE data
files.Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mf_tprm_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing tool files. Use the
full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mf_workcell_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing workcell files.
Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mfg_cmdsyn_dir Sets the default directory for the syntax menu files in Pro/MFG.
Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing profile_output_utils Affects CL-Data output for profile milling sequences. Yes - yes, no no
Sequence parameter output_point is available with options: tip -
Toolpath is output with respect to the tool center; on_profile -
Toolpath is output with respect to the profile of the tool.

Manufacturing proncpost_dbf Enter directory path to NCPost database file.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing prorembatch_queue_mana Enables toolpath computation on a separate host machine.
ger Required values are Processor name, Remote machine's
hostname, Type of transport (always 0), RPC processor number
(same as that of remote processor), Version of queue manager.

Manufacturing reverse_spiral_finish_type If the option value is 1, the tool path is obtained from standard
one by reversing it; if the option value is 2, the tool path starts
from an inner circle.
Manufacturing shade_mfg_ref_models No - Does not process reference parts when generating the yes, no yes
shaded image (to save time). Yes - Shades reference parts when
generating shaded images.
Manufacturing store_tool_path_file Specifies how tool path information is computed. Yes - Tool path yes, no yes
information stored in file filename.tph (filename is manufacturing
model name). No - Tool path is computed each time
manufacturing model is retrieved or parameters are changed.

Manufacturing tool_motion_list_length Controls the number of rows visible in the tool motion list without 7
scrolling. This value is applied to dashboard based NC Steps.

Manufacturing tool_path_preview_default Sets tool path preview default mode to OFF. off, on, auto auto
Manufacturing turn_avoid_holder_interfere Yes - Tool holder interference will be ignored during Turning yes, no no
nce toolpath calculation.
Manufacturing use_strict_cl_file_names Use strict cl file names. yes, no no
Manufacturing wcell_fixt_info_setup_file Specify name and path of the file containing workcell and fixture
name info.
Manufacturing workpiece_instances Cut out are created in Workpiece but not the family table none, operations none
instances.
Mechanica custom_rainbow Used to specify fringe colors in Pro/FEM-POST results. Specify
blue, black, cyan, magenta, green, yellow, red, and white. Enter
colors as a dash-delimited string (lowest to highest value). The
default is blue-cyan-green-yellow-red-magenta-white.

Mechanica sim_hyperelastic_material_f Sets the default method for calculating coefficients for normalized, non-normalized normalized
it hyperelastic materials. If set to "normalized", normalized stresses
will be used. If set to "non-normalized", non-normalized stresses
will be used.)
Mechanism mdo_cl_executable Path for Custom Load executable.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanism mdo_integration_method Select integration method for dynamic analyses. explicit, implicit, auto auto
Mechanism mdo_spring_wire_radius Spring wire radius for dynamics spring icons. 0.15
Mechanism mdx_belt_icon_width Width of belt transmission icons. 5
Mechanism mechanism_significant_digi
The number of significant digits of mantissa for real double 12
ts values in mechanism mode. Can be set in interval from 6 to 16.
Default value is 12.
Mechanism motion_envlp_alert Displays the Motion Envelope alert the first time the quality level yes, no yes
is increased.
Mechanism move_mechanism_in_nong Allow mechanism operations in non geometrical representations. yes, no, exclude_to_move yes
eom_reps
Miscellaneous allow_ply_cross_section Yes - Enables Pro/COMPOSITE to create a cross-section of yes, no yes
composite plys.
Miscellaneous conf_mouse_anim Display the presenter's mouse motions when observing a shared yes, no no
Creo Parametric session.
Miscellaneous mapkey Stores a keyboard macro. Use File > Options > Environment >
Mapkey Settings to create, edit and delete mapkeys.

Miscellaneous mapkeys_execution Mapkeys execution behavior. No Feedback - The mapkey is no_feedback, no_feedback
executed with no feedback, Execute with Feedback - A warning execute_with_feedback,
message is given upon failure during execution, Stop at failure - stop_at_failure
The execution stops at failure and a feedback message is
provided.
Miscellaneous relation_text_trail_output No - Disable trail output from Text layout in Relation Parameter yes, no yes
UI if it hasn't been changed.
Miscellaneous relation_tool_mapkey_beha Will control how mapkeys will be executed in relation tool / dialog. increment, full_output increment
vior Incremental will add/remove text incrementally to the current set.
Full_output will record the original set state and replace the
current one with it. Note: this config is dependent on
relation_text_trail_output.
Miscellaneous show_cav_fit_loc_sys Allows the printing of the transformation matrix of a Pro/Verify Fit yes, no no
into a file.
Model Display allow_solid_perspective_hlr Yes - Allows a solid to be displayed with hidden lines while in yes, no yes
perspective.
Model Display animate_component_place Animate the transition between component states in placement. yes, no yes
ment
Model Display animate_explode_states Animate the transition between explode states and mold opening yes, no yes
steps.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Model Display blended_transparency Yes - Transparent colors will appear using alpha blending (if yes, no, independent yes
supported) when the model is shaded.
Model Display capped_clip Yes - Displays the model as a solid when shaded and clipped. No yes, no yes
- Displays the model as surfaces when shaded and clipped.

Model Display clip_always Yes - Display clipping after Visibilities dialog box is closed. yes, no yes
Model Display datum_point_symbol Specifies the shape of datum point symbols displayed in Part or cross, circle, triangle, square cross
Assembly mode.
Model Display default_ramp_size Specifies a number of shades of gray to show shading of non-
colored objects.
Model Display disp_comp_name_in_symb Displays the names of components in symbolic representations. yes, no yes
_rep
Model Display display Wireframe - All solid edges in white. Hiddenvis - Hidden lines in wireframe, hiddenvis, hiddeninvis, shade
grey. Hiddeninvis - Hidden lines removed. Shade - Display shade, shadewithreflect,
shaded surfaces. Settings are reflected in printing and some shadewithedges
export modes.
Model Display display_axes Displays or hides datum axes. yes, no yes
Model Display display_axis_tags Displays or hides datum axis name tags. yes, no no
Model Display display_coord_sys Yes - Coordinate systems will be displayed. No - Coordinate yes, no yes
systems will not be displayed.
Model Display display_coord_sys_tags Yes - Coordinate system name tags will be displayed. No - yes, no yes
Coordinate system name tags will not be displayed.
Model Display display_florin Yes: display of the florin (international currency symbol) where yes, no no
possible. No: use the euro symbol exclusively.
Model Display display_plane_tags Yes - Datum plane name tags will be displayed. No - Datum yes, no no
plane name tags will not be displayed.
Model Display display_planes Yes - Datum planes will be displayed. No - Datum planes will not yes, no yes
be displayed.
Model Display display_point_tags Yes - Datum point tags will be displayed. No - Datum point tags yes, no no
will not be displayed.
Model Display display_points Yes - Datum points and their names will be displayed. No - yes, no yes
Datum points and their names will not be displayed.
Model Display display_silhouette_edges Sets the display of silhouette edges for wireframe display only. yes, no yes

Model Display display_z_extension_lines Controls the display of dimension z-extension lines. Yes - z- yes, no yes
extension lines will be displayed; No - z-extension lines will not be
displayed.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Model Display edge_display_quality Controls display quality of an edge for wireframe and hidden-line high, low, normal, very_high normal
removal. Normal - Normal quality of edge display. High -
Increases tessellation by 2. Very_high - Increases tessellation by
3. Low - Decreases tessellation from normal, speeds up display.

Model Display enable_hlr_hashing Enables hlr hashing yes, no no

Model Display enable_transparent_text_b Yes - Clear background before displaying text. No - Do not clear yes, no yes
g text background.
Model Display explode_animation_max_ti Sets the maximum amount of time for an animation between 1
me explode states.
Model Display fast_highlight Yes - Use simplified highlighting which redisplays more quickly at yes, no yes
the expense of certain details. This option may increase memory
usage slightly.
Model Display fasthlr Specifies whether fast hidden line removal is on/off by default. yes, no no

Model Display frames_per_sec Determines whether view is animated. yes, no no

Model Display frames_per_sec_value Used to set the smoothness of view animation changes. Higher 3
numbers provide more frames/sec, and giving you a smoother
animation. Lower numbers cause the view to change more
quickly.
Model Display lods_enabled Determines whether or not the system uses Level of Detail in yes, no no
shaded models during dynamic orientation (panning, zooming
and spinning).
Model Display lods_value When lods_enabled is Yes, this value specifies the default value 50
used to display LODs. The value is a percentage of the edge size
vs the total size of the model.
Model Display max_animation_time When the orientation, or zoom state, of the Creo Parametric 1
window changes, an animation sequence of a predefined
duration takes place. This option controls the maximum time the
system spends animating.
Model Display max_image_dimension Set the upper bound dimension on images loaded into Creo 4096, 1024, 2048, 8192, 16384 4096
Parametric. Images larger than this limit will be rescaled to this
upper bound during loading.
Model Display mesh_spline_surf Turns the blue mesh surface lines on or off. yes, no no

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Model Display min_animation_steps When the orientation, or zoom state, of the Creo Parametric 6
window changes, an animation sequence of predefined duration
takes place. This option controls the minimum number of frames
used in the animation sequence.
Model Display model_detail_options_file Sets the path to the file which contains the default model detail <creo_loadpoint>\text\3d_inch.dtl
option values for new models.
Model Display orientation Establishes the initial standard view orientation. User_default - isometric, trimetric, user_default trimetric
System uses X-axis and Y-axis values defined by options x_axis
and y_axis.
Model Display real_time_rendering_displa Set the realtime rendering to project shadows/reflections on a transparent_floor, room_display transparent_floor
y transparent floor.
Model Display save_triangles_flag Spinning shaded images with software graphics only. Note: This yes, no no
option has no effect if your system uses hardware graphics.

Model Display shade_moving_comp Yes - Shades assembly components while they are being moved. yes, no yes
No - Displays components in wireframe while they are being
moved.
Model Display shade_quality Model shade quality is used to decide how much to subdivide 12, 13, 14, 1, 3, 23, 24, 25, 26, 2, 3
surfaces for shading purposes. Higher shade quality is slower 4, 5, 15, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17,
but produces better pictures. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 30,
31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48,
49, 50
Model Display shade_surface_feat Controls the shading of surface features. yes, no yes
Model Display shade_windows Enables shading of objects in all windows. This option does not all_windows, one_window all_windows
also enable color shading.
Model Display shade_with Controls the display of datum curves on shaded objects. no, curves curves
Model Display show_axes_for_extr_arcs Determines if axes are created for newly extruded arcs. yes, no no
Model Display skip_small_surfaces Gives the user the option not to display small shaded surfaces. yes, no yes
Disabling this option will improve display quality at the expense of
speed. It is most useful for creating screen snap shots.

Model Display smooth_lines Choose whether to smooth lines by default or not. yes, no no
Model Display spherical_map_size Size of Spherical map texture image used for environment 256x256, 512x512, 1024x1024 256x256
mapping. Bigger size will have better image quality but will be
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Model Display spin_rate_zoom_sensitive Allows slower spinning when zoomed in on a model. yes, no no

Model Display spin_with_notes Yes - 3D feature and model notes are displayed during dynamic yes, no yes
spinning of a model.
Model Display spin_with_part_entities Yes - Datum features will be displayed during dynamic spinning yes, no no
of a model.
Model Display spin_with_silhouettes Yes - Silhouette lines will be displayed during dynamic spinning of yes, no no
a model.
Model Display tan_angle_for_disp For display purposes only. Sets the angle between two quilt 0.02618
surfaces below which the edge will be displayed as tangent.
Enter an angle between 1.5 and 15 degrees.
Model Display tangent_edge_display Determines how edges between tangent surfaces are displayed. no, solid, centerline, phantom, solid
dimmed
Model Display texture Yes - Applied textures will be displayed when the model is yes, no yes
shaded.
Model Display texture_search_path Appends a directory to the search path for textures.
Model Display transparency Yes - Transparent colors will appear as such when the model is yes, no yes
shaded.
Model Display use_pre_wildfire_text_font Yes - Use the old stroke-based PTC font as the default font. No - yes, no no
Use a True Type font as the default font.
Model Display x_angle Sets the default view orientation for models (appears in the 0
Orientation dialog box). The default orientation is the last option,
x_angle, y_angle, or orientation, in the configuration file.

Model Display y_angle Sets the default view orientation for models (appears in the 0
Orientation dialog box). The default orientation is the last option,
x_angle, y_angle, or orientation, in the configuration file.

Photorender default_scene_filename Complete path to the scene file to be used as default scene file. <creo_loadpoint>\graphic-
library\scenes\/creo_default_scene
.scn
Photorender photorender_capability_war Allows the user to disable warnings about PhotoLux only yes, no yes
nings capabilities.
Photorender photorender_default_height Sets the default height (in pixels) for the custom size rendered 450
output
Photorender photorender_default_width Sets the default width (in pixels) for the custom size rendered 600
output

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Photorender photorender_memory_usag Sets the memory limit that Pro/PHOTORENDER allows for model 256
e processing. Do not use commas in the memory value, as Creo
Parametric interprets these as decimals. The minimum allowed
value is 64 and maximum value is 5120.
Photorender photorender_preview_scale Allows user defined size ratio at which Pro/PHOTORENDER will 0.5
render, using the default Render To: Full Window Preview
setting. Increasing the value creates higher quality rendering with
slower performance. Reducing the value produces reverse
results.
Photorender pro_texture_library Allows the user to specify a different graphics library.
Photorender room_rotation_lock Default room rotation setting at session start. studio - Lock room studio, model studio
rotation to studio. model - Lock room rotation to model.

Photorender save_scene_with_file Yes - Automatically update the model with current scene yes, no no
information when saving the model; No - Scene information
embedded in model must be updated manually.
Photorender save_texture_with_model Yes - Embed applied texture and tracesketch bitmap files into the yes, no no
model file.
Photorender window_gamma Gamma correction to apply to images created by renderer. 1
Default value is 1.0.
Piping aec_dwg_anno_attrpar_spe Specifies the aec drawing annotation attribute/parameter aec_dwg_anno_attrparam_spec.pt
c_file specification file name. d
Piping aec_object_type_file Specifies the aec object type file name. aec_object_type.ptd
Piping display_thick_insulation Yes - Display insulation in thick mode. No - Display insulation in yes, no yes
centerline mode. This option can be overridden by the Thick
insulation option in the Model Display dialog box.

Piping display_thick_pipes Yes - Display pipes in thick mode. No - Display pipes in centerline yes, no no
mode. This option can be overridden by the Thick pipes option in
the Model Display dialog box.
Piping isogen_attribute_map_file Specifies the mapping between isogen parameter and attribute <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
name. isodata\isogen_attribute_map.ptd

Piping isogen_endtype_map_file Specify name of file mapping Pro/Piping endtypes with ISOGEN <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
endtypes isodata\isogen_endtype_map.ptd

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Piping isogen_mandatory_attr_file Specify file containing mandatory attribute filenames used by isogen.fls
ISOGEN.
Piping isogen_nominal_size_map_ Specify name of file mapping Pro/Piping Size with Nominal Sizes <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
file in MM and Inches isodata\isogen_nominal_size_map
.ptd
Piping isogen_output_files_dir Specify directory to save the PCFs created by ISOGEN interface

Piping isogen_pcf_filename_forma Specify format to create filenames of PCF files being created mnemonic,-,specification,-,number
t
Piping isogen_symbol_map_file Specify name of file for mapping Pro/Piping selection names with <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
ISOGEN symbol keys (SKEY)s isodata\isogen_symbol_map.ptd

Piping pipe_bend_locations_csys_ Define which assembly units will be used for the piping bend yes, no no
units locations calculations. Yes - to use coordinate system assembly
units. No - to use pipeline assembly units.

Piping pipe_pre_22_bendinfo_con Convert bend report information generated prior to yes, no yes
v Pro/ENGINEER 2000i-2 to current saved analysis format.
Piping pipe_solid_centerline Yes - Display Pro/PIPING centerlines. No - Do not display yes, no yes
Pro/PIPING centerlines.
Piping pipe_solid_label_format Specify the pipe solid label format that will be used to size,-,specification,-,mnemonic,-
automatically generate pipeline labels. ,number,-,insulation
Piping pipe_update_pre_20_int_pt Yes - Pipelines created prior to Release 20.0 are updated with yes, no no
s intersection point entities. The entities are created in session by
Info>Regen Info or when you retrieve the model.
Piping pipeline_assembly_library_ Sets the default pipeline assembly library directory. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
dir pipelinelib\
Piping pipeline_assembly_name_f Sets the default pipeline assembly name format. mnemonic,-,number
ormat
Piping pipeline_label_format Specify the pipeline label format that will be used to automatically size,-,specification,-,mnemonic,-
generate pipeline labels. ,number,-,insulation
Piping pipeline_solid_start_part_n Sets the default pipeline solid start part name. pipeline_solid_start.prt
ame
Piping pipeline_spool_label_forma Specify the pipeline spool label format that will be used to mnemonic-number-
t generate the spool labels during pipeline spool generation. prefix&#91;0]spoolnum&#91;01]su
ffix&#91;]
Piping pipeline_start_assembly_na Sets the default pipeline start assembly name. pipeline_start.asm
me

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Piping piping_appearance_map_fil Sets the default piping appearance map filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
e master_catalog\piping_appearanc
e.map
Piping piping_bolt_nut_select_file Piping bolts and nuts selection file. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
master_catalog\piping_bolt_nut_se
lect.ptd
Piping piping_design_method Sets the current Piping design method for pipeline modeling. non_spec_driven, spec_driven, non_spec_driven
user_driven
Piping piping_enable_designate_r Enable designatable reports for spec-driven piping. yes, no yes
eport
Piping piping_end_compatibility_fil Sets the default piping end compatibility filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
e master_catalog\piping_end_comp
atibility.ptd
Piping piping_extend_dim_schem Specify a dimension scheme for piping extend segment. cartesian, cylindrical, spherical cartesian
e
Piping piping_extend_show_csys Control whether small preview CSYS is shown at end of pipe yes, no no
when defining extend features in cartesian / spherical / cylindrical
schemes.
Piping piping_fitt_angle_tolerance Sets the default piping fitting angle tolerance value. 1.5

Piping piping_fitt_category_map_fil Sets the default piping fitting category map filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
e sample_project\piping_fitt_categor
y_map.ptd
Piping piping_fitt_library_dir Sets the default piping fitting library directory. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
fittinglib\
Piping piping_fluid_parameter Enables/disables the Parameters tab in Create Pipeline Dialog yes, no no

Piping piping_insulation_dir_file Sets the default piping insulation directory filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
sample_project\piping_insulation_
dir.ptd
Piping piping_joint_fitting_clearanc Sets the piping joint minimum fitting clearance value. 1
e
Piping piping_joint_fitting_offset Sets the piping joint minimum fitting offset value. 1
Piping piping_manufacture_dir_file Sets the default piping manufacture directory filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
master_catalog\piping_manufactur
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Piping piping_material_file Sets the default piping material filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
master_catalog\piping_material.pt
d
Piping piping_material_source Sets the source for material information. Note Material_dir weight_length, material_dir weight_length
requires pro_material_dir to be set.
Piping piping_mcat_dir Sets the default piping master catalog directory. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
master_catalog\
Piping piping_mcat_dir_file Sets the default piping master catalog directory filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
master_catalog\piping_mcat_dir.pt
d
Piping piping_min_bolting_clearan Sets the default piping minimum bolting clearance value. 1
ce
Piping piping_project_data_dir Sets the default Project data directory. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
sample_project\
Piping piping_schematic_driven Set the Schematic Driven Pipeline Modeling ON/OFF yes, no no
Piping piping_schematic_xml_dir Specify directory with full path containing schematic information <dir_name>\dump_x86e_win64\
XML file(s).
Piping piping_spec_dir_file Sets the default piping specification directory filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
sample_project\piping_spec_dir.pt
d
Piping piping_system_tree_format Sets the default piping model tree format. mnemonic

Piping piping_thumb_wheel_incre Sets the default piping thumb wheel increment value. 1
ment
Piping piping_thumb_wheel_ratio_i Sets the default piping thumb wheel ratio increment value. 0.01
nc
Piping piping_wildfire_convert Always ask before converting old piping assemblies to update the never, automatic, manual manual
network structure.
Piping pro_insulation_dir Specifies the directory to search for insulation files used in
Pro/PIPING. Use full path name to avoid problems.
Piping pro_pip_fitt_dir Specifies the directory to search for fittings used in Pro/PIPING.

Piping pro_pip_lnstk_dir Specifies the directory to search for linestock files used in
Pro/PIPING. Use full path name to avoid problems.
Piping units_system_dic_file Specifies the file containing the mapping for MCAT filename and <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\
units. master_catalog\piping_units_syste
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Printing & Plotting acrobat_reader Sets the Adobe Acrobat Reader command path. This value will
be used to launch the reader after exporting a PDF document.

Printing & Plotting delete_after_plotting Yes - A plot file is automatically deleted from the directory in yes, no
which it resides when it has been successfully plotted.
Printing & Plotting din_std_line_priority If set to YES line priority in plotting or export is determined yes, no no
according to DIN standard
Printing & Plotting gerber_360_interpolation Yes - Arcs and circles included in outputted Gerber plot files will yes, no no
take this format.
Printing & Plotting pen_slew Sets the pen speed for both x and y directions for plotters that are -1.000000 0.000000
compatible with this option. Consult your plotter's user guide for
more information.
Printing & Plotting pen_slew_xy Sets the pen speed for the x and y directions individually for -1.000000 0.000000
plotters that are compatible with this option. The first value is the
x value and the second, the y value. They should be separated by
a space.
Printing & Plotting pen_table_file Specifies a default pen mapping table which supersedes other table.pnt
pen mapping information.
Printing & Plotting pen1_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an electrostatic 4
plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to 16 (thickest).

Printing & Plotting pen2_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an electrostatic 1
plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to 16 (thickest).

Printing & Plotting pen3_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an electrostatic 2
plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to 16 (thickest).

Printing & Plotting pen4_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an electrostatic 3
plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to 16 (thickest).

Printing & Plotting pen5_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an electrostatic 2
plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to 16 (thickest).

Printing & Plotting pen6_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an electrostatic 3
plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to 16 (thickest).

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Printing & Plotting pen7_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an electrostatic 1
plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to 16 (thickest).

Printing & Plotting pen8_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an electrostatic 4
plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to 16 (thickest).

Printing & Plotting plot_carberry_extends When plotting to a raster format (jpg, tiff, etc), set to YES to yes, no no
ignore the view border and produce output sized to the smallest
rectangle that includes the drawing items.
Printing & Plotting plot_file_dir Specifies the directory where plot files should be written. Use the
full pathname to avoid problems. For example
/home/users/plotfiles.
Printing & Plotting plot_linestyle_scale Specifies the scaling factor for the DOTFONT line style in a plot. 1

Printing & Plotting plot_names Yes - Plot files are given descriptive extensions when created. No yes, no
- All plot files are simply given the extension .plt.

Printing & Plotting plot_proceed_dialog Yes - Enables the Plot Proceed dialog which provides a choice yes, no no
for delaying the printing of plot files. This is useful for large plots
when using lp print commands. The lp command may not access
the plot file before it is removed resulting in no output.

Printing & Plotting plot_to_scale_full_window Provides the ability to exclude empty window space when plotting yes, no
the model to scale.
Printing & Plotting plotter Establishes the default plotter for making plot files.

Printing & Plotting plotter_command Sets the command that you use to start a plot on your system; for windows_print_manager
Windows NT or Windows 95, windows_print_manager option
configures Creo Parametric to plot to a recognized device in the
Windows NT or Windows 95 print manager.

Printing & Plotting plotter_handshake Specifies the type of plotter handshake initialization sequence hardware, software
generated in the plotter files.
Printing & Plotting postscript_compression Specifies whether or not to compress exported shaded yes, no no
PostScript files. Yes - A shaded postscript file created with
File>Export will be compressed. This will increase processing
time.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Printing & Plotting pro_plot_config_dir Sets the directory of your user-defined plotter configuration file.
Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Printing & Plotting ps_output_with_pagesize Specifies whether or not to include pagesize information when yes, no yes
generating postscript files from Creo Parametric. No - Creo
Parametric will omit Adobe level 2 pagesize information from the
header of the postscript file.
Printing & Plotting raster_plot_dpi Determines the resolution for plotter outputs variables are in dots 100, 200, 300, 400 100
per inch.
Printing & Plotting rotate_postscript_print Specifies rotation for printing. Yes - Rotates a PostScript plot 90 yes, no
degrees counterclockwise. Use when you are plotting a
landscape drawing on a portrait-type laser printer, or a portrait
drawing on a landscape-type laser printer.
Printing & Plotting shaded_postscript_backgro Specifies how background colors are handled in Postscript files yes, no no
und of shaded objects.
Printing & Plotting ttf_handling_for_plot_files Defines how annotations using True Type Fonts are written to the stroke all fonts, use true type use true type fonts
plot file. Using True Type Fonts reduces the plot file size, but font fonts
substitution may occur due to device settings. Annotations that
do not use True Type Fonts are unaffected by this option.

Printing & Plotting use_8_plotter_pens Specifies whether to support up to 8 plotter pens. The initial yes, no no
default is 4 pens.
Printing & Plotting use_software_linefonts Yes - The exact line style used in Creo Parametric is plotted, yes, no no
stroked out dot by dot, dash by dash, and space by space. No -
plots lines using the line font it supports which most closely
resembles the font used in Creo Parametric.
Printing & Plotting variable_plots_in_inches No - Variable plot sizes may be entered in millimeters. yes, no yes

Printing & Plotting versatec_cutter_installed Yes - Indicates that a cutter is installed on a Versatec plotter. yes, no

Sheetmetal close_corner_relief Closes the gap between the bend surfaces of a corner that is a yes, no no
result of intersecting walls in the form state.
Sheetmetal enable_flat_state Enables the creation of a flat state instance of the model. The yes, no no
instance can be fully flat or fully formed.
Sheetmetal flange_shape_sketches_dir Sets path to directory that contains the Flange shapes.
ectory
Sheetmetal flat_shape_sketches_direct Sets path to directory that contains the Flat shapes.
ory

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Sheetmetal initial_bend_y_factor Specifies a constant used to determine the neutral bend line for a 0.5
sheet metal part. This value is always used for non-cylindrical
bends. It is used for regular bends only when no bend table is
specified.
Sheetmetal material_upd_smt_bend_ta Defines whether assignment of material to the model via Creo always_replace, never_replace always_replace
ble Toolkit will overwrite existing bend table data and y factor value.
Always Replace - Overwrites existing data. Never Replace -
Keeps existing data
Sheetmetal merge_smt_srfs_without_s Yes - no edge left at the merge if the sheetmetal surfaces being yes, no yes
eam merged are same surfaces. No - edge is left even between same
sheetmetal surfaces.
Sheetmetal pro_sheet_met_dir Sets the default directory of your user-defined bend tables. If not
set, the Pro/SHEETMETAL supplied bend tables are used. Use
the full path name to avoid problems.
Sheetmetal pro_smt_params_dir Specifies the directory to save/retrieve Sheet metal parameters
files. Use full path name to avoid problems.
Sheetmetal punch_axis_points Yes - Enables the creation of punch axis points in Sheetmetal yes, no no
cuts and punches.
Sheetmetal punch_models_directory Sets path to directory that contains the punch models.
Sheetmetal smt_add_bends_on_sharp_ Determines if bends will be added automatically on edges with yes, no yes
edges sharp geometry in the wall creation tools. Yes - bends will be
added automatically. No - sharp geometry of edges will be kept.

Sheetmetal smt_allow_flip_sketch Yes - Allows flipping the sketch in Flat and Flange tools. No - yes, no no
Disables the ability to flip the sketch in Flat and Flange tools.

Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_dflt_displ Define the default state of bend note display (sheetmetal mode) yes, no yes
ay
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_direction_ Define the down direction symbol for bend notes (sheetmetal default
down mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_direction_ Define the up direction symbol for bend notes (sheetmetal mode) default
up
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_order Define the fields order for bend notes (sheetmetal mode) &type&direction&angle
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_type_form Define the formed symbol for bend notes (sheetmetal mode) default
ed
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_type_rolle Define the rolled symbol for bend notes (sheetmetal mode) default
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Sheetmetal smt_crn_rel_display Yes - Corner relief notes will be displayed. No - Corner relief yes, no yes
notes will not be displayed.
Sheetmetal smt_drive_bend_by_param Sheetmetal bend radius and bend angle values and bend yes, no no
eters dimension location will be driven by feature level relations to
Sheetmetal parameters.
Sheetmetal smt_drive_tools_by_param Drives the Sheetmetal options and values by feature-level yes, no yes
eters relations to Sheetmetal parameters.
Sheetmetal smt_form_abort_on_fail_plc Yes - will always fail the Sheetmetal Form feature if there is a yes, no no
problem with its placement .
Sheetmetal smt_mp_method MASS - Suppressed Flat Pattern and Flatten Forms will be both, mass, cg cg
temporary resumed before mass properties calculation of
sheetmetal part. CG - Mass Properties calculation will be
performed on current state of sheetmetal part. BOTH - Both
methods will be used one after the other.
Sheetmetal smt_outside_mold_lines Yes - Outside Mold Lines will be created during Flat Pattern yes, no no
creation.
Sketcher 2d_palette_path Sets the default directory for the user sketcher shape library. Use
the full path name to avoid problems.
Sketcher grid_snap Yes - Makes pick points snap to a grid. No - Turns the grid snap yes, no no
off so that any location can be picked.
Sketcher section_color Specifies the color of sketched sections. default, drawing_color,
sketch_color
Sketcher sket_import_geometry_line Determine if the original line style and color should be preserved yes, no no
_style on Copy/Paste, Sketcher Palette and Import from file. Yes -
Preserve original line style and color.
Sketcher sketcher_alignment_constr Yes - Alignment constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no no
Alignment constraints will not be used.
Sketcher sketcher_animated_modify No - The section is not animated as modifications are yes, no yes
regenerated.
Sketcher sketcher_auto_create_refer This option controls the automatic reference creation from yes, no no
ences selected background geometry.
Sketcher sketcher_auto_create_refs The option values are: 2: the system automatically creates 2 1, 2 2
dimensioning references; 1: the system automatically adds the
orientation reference as a dimensioning reference; 0: the system
does not automatically create dimensioning references.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Sketcher sketcher_blended_backgro This option controls whether the blended background should be yes, no no
und used in 3D Sketcher. The option has no effect if blended
background is turned off generally.
Sketcher sketcher_collinear_constr Yes - collinear constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
collinear constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_default_font_kerni Automatically set kerning for text entities in Sketcher. Yes - yes, no no
ng Kerning will be set for new text entities. No - Kerning will not be
set automatically.
Sketcher sketcher_diagonal_constr Yes - Diagonal constraints will be used; No - Diagonal constraints yes, no no
will not be used.
Sketcher sketcher_dim_of_revolve_a If this option is set all dimensions created by Intent Manager to yes, no yes
xis Axis of Revolution will be diameter dimensions.
Sketcher sketcher_dimension_autolo Automatically lock strong sketcher dimensions. yes, no no
ck
Sketcher sketcher_disp_constraints Shows the constraints when sketching in Sketcher Mode; for yes, no yes
example, H for horizontal, V for vertical, and so on.
Sketcher sketcher_disp_dimensions No - Suppresses the display of all dimensions while in sketcher. yes, no yes

Sketcher sketcher_disp_grid Specify whether or not to display the sketcher grid. yes, no no
Sketcher sketcher_disp_vertices No - Suppresses the display of yellow points on all vertices while yes, no yes
in sketcher.
Sketcher sketcher_disp_weak_dimen Yes - weak dimensions will be displayed; No - weak dimensions yes, no yes
sions will not be displayed.
Sketcher sketcher_equal_length_con Yes - equal length constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No yes, no yes
str - equal length constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_equal_radii_const Yes - equal radii constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
r equal radii constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_grid_angle Enter a grid angle value to override the default grid angle value. 0

Sketcher sketcher_grid_line_quantity Enter number of radial lines for radial grid. 12

Sketcher sketcher_grid_radius_spaci Enter a radial grid spacing value to override the default radial grid 1
ng spacing value.
Sketcher sketcher_grid_type Set grid type to be Cartesian or Polar. cartesian, polar cartesian

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Sketcher sketcher_highlight_open_e Yes - Highlights open ends of sketched entities in Sketcher. No - yes, no yes
nds Does not highlight open ends of sketched entities in Sketcher.

Sketcher sketcher_import_exact_geo During import in sketcher use exact geometry. yes, no yes
m
Sketcher sketcher_known_dim_on_r YES - create known dimensions on known geometry, NO - create yes, no yes
ef_ent reference dimensions on known geometry
Sketcher sketcher_lineup_hor_constr Yes - line up horizontal constraints will be used by Intent yes, no yes
Manager; No - line up horizontal constraints will not be used by
Intent Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_lineup_ver_constr Yes - line up vertical constraints will be used by Intent Manager; yes, no yes
No - line up vertical constraints will not be used by Intent
Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_lock_modified_di Yes - modified dimensions will be locked; No - modified yes, no no
ms dimensions will not be locked.
Sketcher sketcher_midpoint_constr Yes - midpoint constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
midpoint constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_parallel_constr Yes - parallel constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
parallel constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_perpendicular_co Yes - perpendicular constraints will be used by Intent Manager; yes, no yes
nstr No - perpendicular constraints will not be used by Intent
Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_point_on_entity_c Yes - point on entity constraints will be used by Intent Manager; yes, no yes
onstr No - point on entity constraints will not be used by Intent
Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_refit_after_dim_m Refits section after dimension modification in 2D section or when yes, no yes
odify creating the first feature.
Sketcher sketcher_same_point_cons Yes - same points constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
tr same points constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_save_preview_im This option controls whether section files should be saved with yes, no no
age embedded image information which can be used to preview
sections in File/Open dialog.
Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_method "Dynamic" - grid spacing is determined by the system based on dynamic, static dynamic
zoom factor, "Static" - grid spacing is fixed and set by the user.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_x_major Enter the number of grid lines per major line in x axis. 5

Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_x_spacin Enter an x-grid spacing value to override the default x-grid 1
g spacing value.
Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_y_major Enter the number of grid lines per major line in y axis. 5

Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_y_spacin Enter a y-grid spacing value to override the default y-grid spacing 1
g value.
Sketcher sketcher_shade_closed_loo yes-closed loops in sketcher will be displayed as shaded, no- yes, no yes
ps closed loops in sketcher will not be displayed as shaded
Sketcher sketcher_snap_sensitivity sketcher snap sensitivity high, medium, low, very low, very very high
high
Sketcher sketcher_starts_in_2d Defines initial model orientation in Sketcher mode. Yes - (2D yes, no no
orientation) Looking directly at section (sketching) plane. No -
(Orientation unchanged) Sketch directly on the 3D part.

Sketcher sketcher_symmetric_constr Yes - symmetric constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
symmetric constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_tangent_constr Yes - tangent constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
tangent constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_undo_reorient_vie Controls the ability to Undo view reorientation while in Sketcher. yes, no no
w Yes - it is possible to Undo view reorientation in Sketcher.

Sketcher sketcher_undo_stack_limit Sketcher saves a copy of each function performed. The number 200
of possible saved functions depend on the number specified in
the option. The undo menu can be used to remove the stored
functions.
System allow_float_opt_checkout Yes - Allows checkout failure for floating modules. yes, no no
System auto_traceback "always": a traceback file will be generated when a fatal error yes, no, never, ask, always always
occurs. "yes", "ask": ask the user whether to generate a
traceback. "no", "never": no traceback will be generated.
System browser_limit_to_ie9_mode Limit Internet Explorer to IE9 standard mode even if higher yes, no no
version is installed.
System cmdmgr_trail_output Trail file and mapkey output will include system instructions that yes, no yes
are independent of user interface configuration when available
(typically menu bar and toolbar options).

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

System cpus_to_use Set up the number of threads including main thread 2
System csv_format_delimeter Define the delimiter character in BOM format file: Comma, TAB, comma, tab, semicolon, space
Semicolon, Space or other user-defined.
System enable_tree_indep Setup whether tree customization will allow separating the tree yes, no no
window from Creo Parametric window.
System export_report_format Controls the format of the exported reports displayed in the comma_delimited, rich_text comma_delimited
embedded browser. Rich Text - Exports the report in Rich Text
format, Comma Delimited - Exports the report in Comma
Delimited format.
System general_undo_stack_limit Setup the default number of entries in the top level Undo/Redo 50
(default = 50).
System overlays_enabled Yes - Enables Creo Parametric screens and menus to be placed yes, no no
on different overlay layers of the hardware graphics card. This
frees memory for Creo Parametric use.
System pick_aperture_radius Specifies the size of the area about the mouse when making 7
selections. Units are 1/1000 of screen size.
System protable_in_background Yes - Starts Pro/TABLE editor in the background. Reduces time yes, no yes
between pressing a menu button that uses Pro/TABLE and
entering the data.
System saveunders_enabled Yes - Enables Creo Parametric popup helptext and menus to yes, no yes
retain the portion of the window they obscure to be used to
restore the window image when they are dismissed.
System set_trail_single_step Yes - Enables a trail file to be single-stepped by entering <CR>. yes, no no

System tablet_device_name Specifies the name of a digitizing tablet.

System trail_delay Sets a delay in seconds between trail file steps.
System trail_dir Instructs Creo Parametric to create its trail file in the specified
directory rather than in the startup directory.
System train_file_path Specifies the default directory for training files. The path name
must start from the root of the directory, for example,
/home/users/library/training.
System web_browser_history_days Enter number of days to store history records. 20

System web_browser_homepage Enter location of Creo Parametric browser home page. <creo_loadpoint>\help\usascii\reso
urce_center_index.html

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

System web_browser_in_separate_ Specifies whether Creo Parametrics web browser should be yes, no no
window launched as a separate window. When set to Yes the browser
will be displayed as a separate window. The default, No, will
result in the browser being embedded in the Creo Parametric
application window
System windows_browser_type Select the type of embedded browser to use. ie_in_process, ie_in_process
ie_in_sep_process,
mozilla_based_browser
User Interface ae_propagate_detail_depen Sets the AE detail dependency for AE's that are locally dependent, independent dependent
dency propagated. If set to independent, the AE's parameter call outs
will update to other propagated AEs parameters.
User Interface af_copy_references_flag Toggle display of Copy References column in Annotation Feature yes, no no
definition dialog
User Interface allow_confirm_window Display a confirmation window when exiting Creo Parametric. yes, no yes
This enables you to use the mouse to confirm/cancel exiting Creo
Parametric.
User Interface auto_ae_param_file Define path and file name of external file used to define
parameters that are automatically created in all Annotation
Elements.
User Interface auto_include_annot_plane Control the default setting of the check box in the Propagate yes, no yes
annotation dialog box which controls whether to pass all
annotations plane references.
User Interface auto_propagate_ae Yes - causes the automatic, local propagation of AE's after a yes, no no
supported feature has been created.
User Interface auxapp_popup_menu_info Enable display of popup menu info in the trail file. yes, no no

User Interface bm_graph_tool BMX graph tool default, excel_linked, default

excel_embedded
User Interface bmgr_pref_file Specifies the location of the Graph Tool preference file.
User Interface button_name_in_help Yes - The name and menu of any selected menu option displays, yes, no no
in English, in the help text associated with that button.

User Interface default_font Sets font for text other than menu bar, menus and their children,
and pop-up menus and help. Add comma-delimited variables in
any order (italic bold, 24, times or 24, times, italic bold have the
same effect). Any omitted variable uses standard setting.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

User Interface dialog_translation Specifies the language in which the dialog display when running yes, no yes
non-English version of Creo Parametric.
User Interface drm_policy_server Allows a user to preset the server policy that is to be used when
Apply Policy command is utilized.
User Interface enable_popup_help Controls pop-up help in dialog boxes. Yes - Help enabled. No - yes, no yes
Help disabled.
User Interface fonts_size Determines the relative size of the text in menus and dialog medium, small, large
boxes. You must restart Creo Parametric for the change to take
effect.
User Interface help_translation Specifies the language in which the short help messages display yes, no yes
when running non-English versions of Creo Parametric. Yes -
Display in native language. No - Display in English.

User Interface iconify_entire_pro Determines how many other Creo Parametric windows/menus yes, no yes
are iconified when one window is iconified. Yes - All the windows
and menus are iconified. No - Only the selected window is
iconified.
User Interface initial_drm_warning Warns the user that they are initiating a DRM session. When set yes, no yes
to "no", this warning dialog will be skipped.
User Interface kbd_cmd_abbreviation On - Enables use of abbreviations when entering menu off, on off
commands from the keyboard.
User Interface kbd_selection Provides the ability to select locations in the graphics area via the yes, no no
keyboard. Yes - Selection in the graphics area may be
performed via the keyboard. No - Selection in the graphics area
requires a mouse.
User Interface load_ui_customization_run_ Enables the loading of the UI customization file (.ui) if located in yes, no no
dir the run directory
User Interface mdl_tree_cfg_file Specifies the Model Tree configuration file to be loaded when
Creo Parametric is started.
User Interface menu_font Specify font used in the Creo Parametric menu bar, menus, and
all their children. Specify the comma-delimited variables in any
order (italic bold, 24, times or 24, times, italic bold have the same
effect). Any omitted variable uses the standard setting.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

User Interface menu_manager_position Controls the position of the Menu Manager. outside - Top left inside, outside, adaptive adaptive
corner of Menu Manager is aligned to top right corner of window,
inside - Top right corner of Menu Manager is aligned to top right
corner of graphics area, adaptive - Menu Manager is positioned
outside if there is enough room, otherwise it is positioned inside.

User Interface menu_mapper_location Specify your own URL for the Menu Mapper button in the help
menu.
User Interface menu_translation Specifies the language in which the menus display when running yes, no, both yes
non-English version of Creo Parametric.
User Interface modeltree_show_gen_of_in Determines whether the generic name is displayed as an yes, no yes
stance extension of the instance name in the model tree and other
model name lists.
User Interface msg_translation Specifies language in which Messages are displayed when yes, no yes
running non-English version of Creo Parametric.
User Interface native_kbd_macros Specifies support of keyboard macros written in native language yes, no no
(for example, German).
User Interface new_parameter_ui Enable the new parameter editor and user interface. yes, no yes
User Interface new_relation_ui Enable the new relations editor and user interface. yes, no yes
User Interface online_resources_location Specify your own URL for the Online Resources button in the
help menu.
User Interface open_window_maximized Open any new Creo Parametric window maximized by default. yes, no no
This config will override "reserve_menu_space" option.

User Interface param_dec_places Sets the number of decimal places (0-14) to display in 6
parameters.
User Interface parameter_dialog_setup_fil Setup for the parameter dialog configuration file.
e
User Interface part_table_editor Sets the editor that is used to edit notebook parameter tables. protab, editor, excel
Protab - Use Pro/TABLE. Editor - Use the system editor (refer to
pro_editor_command).
User Interface pattern_relations_copy Determines whether relations of pattern leader are inherited by yes, no yes
pattern members.
User Interface popuphelp_font Specify font used in the Creo Parametric pop-up help. Add the
comma-delimited variables in any order (italic bold, 24, times or
24, times, italic bold have the same effect). Any omitted variable
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

User Interface pro_editor_command Enables use of an editor other than the system editor when the
option editor has been specified as the value for the options
part_table_editor or relation_file_editor.
User Interface prompt_on_exit Determines if you are prompted to save objects when exiting a yes, no no
Creo Parametric session.
User Interface propagate_inactive_annotat Yes - causes the propagation of inactive annotation. yes, no yes
ion
User Interface provide_pick_message_alw No - A message describing the (pre)selected item is provided yes, no no
ays only while querying. Yes - A message describing the selected
item is provided in all cases (i.e. even when Query is not used).

User Interface relation_file_editor Sets the editor used to edit relations. protab, editor editor
User Interface reserved_menu_space Reserves space for extra menus to the right of the Creo 1
Parametric window (0.0-4.0). This option overrides
windows_scale.
User Interface right_mouse_button_popup Specify whether or not the right mouse button pop up menu is yes, no yes
available or not.
User Interface selection_dragger_display_ Threshold for the number of simultaneously selected items to not 100
max display draggers.
User Interface set_menu_width Determines width of menu manager panels. Default value is -1
equivalent to 8 character widths. Acceptable range is from 8 to
20. Values lower than 8 and higher than 20 are ignored.
User Interface summary_help Refers to the one-line help Messages that are either displayed or yes, no no
not displayed.
User Interface suppress_dlg_license_expir Suppresses "License expired: List of options and expiration days" 7
ed dialog
User Interface suppress_license_loss_dial Yes - Suppresses the 'Regained Floating License' dialog box. No - yes, no no
og The 'Regained Floating License' dialog box will display.

User Interface terminal_command Specifies the full path to the terminal emulator command (the
command that starts shell windows). Use the command for your
system. Enter the complete path name and the terminal
command.
User Interface thermo_position_hint Enables you to position the thermometer-type scales whenever no_window_overlap, window_overlap
they appear, so that they do not overlap the Creo Parametric window_overlap
windows (if space permits, for example, if windows have been
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

User Interface visible_mapkeys No - Mapkeys will run without displaying picks being made in the yes, no no
Menu Manager menus. This does not affect the display of picks
being made in menu bar menus or dialog boxes.

User Interface visible_message_lines Sets the default number of visible message lines in the Creo 2
Parametric message area.
User Interface windows_scale Scales Creo Parametric windows with a given coefficient. A value 1
of 0.85 is usually adequate to allow dynamic menus to display to
the right of the Creo Parametric window.
Weld add_weld_mp Yes - System includes welds when calculating mass properties yes, no no
and approximates lightweight weld mass properties. No - System
excludes welds when calculating mass properties.

Weld pro_weld_params_dir Specifies the directory to search when a weld parameter file is
needed.
Weld weld_ask_xsec_refs No - Do not ask for X-section references when creating weld yes, no no
features. Yes - Ask for X-section references when creating weld
features.
Weld weld_color Defines default weld color. The three decimal values specify (in 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
order) percentage of red, green and blue in the resulting color.
For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in session
using Tools>Colors>System.
Weld weld_dec_places Sets the default number of decimal places (0-10) to display in 3
weld parameters.
Weld weld_edge_prep_driven_by Determines if the edge preparation feature is created in the part part, assembly part
or the assembly level.
Weld weld_edge_prep_groove_a Specifies an initial default value for the angle cut edge 45
ngle preparation.
Weld weld_edge_prep_groove_d Specifies an initial default value for the edge preparation depth. 0.25
epth
Weld weld_edge_prep_instance Controls whether a family table instance is created for edge yes, no
preparation. Yes - Instances of the components that receive edge
preparation are created.
Weld weld_edge_prep_name_suf Specifies the suffix name for the instance that will be created _noep
fix during edge preparation. Part name plus extension makes the
instance name.
Weld weld_edge_prep_root_open Specifies an initial default value for the root opening edge 0.25
preparation.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Weld weld_edge_prep_visibility Applies only if weld_edge_prep is set to Yes. Generic - Edge generic, instance
preparation features are resumed in the generic and suppressed
in the instance. Instance - Edge preparation features are
suppressed in the generic and resumed in the instance.

Weld weld_geom_type_default Sets the default weld geometry type. light, surface surface
Weld weld_notch_corner_radius Specifies an initial default value for the radius at weld notch 0.1
corner.
Weld weld_notch_height Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch height. 0.4
Weld weld_notch_radius Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch radius. 0.5
Weld weld_notch_width Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch width. 0.5
Weld weld_ui_standard Specifies standard for welding user interface. ANSI - Use ANSI ansi, iso ansi
standards. ISO - Use ISO standards.
Without category accessory_window_above Yes - Displays and keep the accessory window above the active yes, no no
window. No - Does not keep the accessory window above the
active window.
Without category accessory_window_display Docked - Displays the accessory window embedded in the active undocked, docked docked
window. Undocked - Displays the accessory window as a
standalone window.
Without category acis_out_version Allows the user to choose ACIS export version. 4, 5 5
Without category advanced_style_surface_ed Use advanced options by default for Surface Edit in Style. yes, no no
it
Without category aec_parameter_file Specifies the file name of the user defined piping parameter
codes.
Without category allow_delete_many_in_dra Make the Delete Many command available in drawing mode. The yes, no no
wings Delete Many command is not supported by undo but can improve
performance when deleting a significant number of items.

Without category allow_ref_scope_change No - Displays the message "Reference scope changes are yes, no yes
prohibited by the configuration file settings" when the Ref Scope
user interface is changed.
Without category allow_workpiece_silhouette Determines if the workpiece is allowed for Silhouette Mach yes, no, auto no
Window creation. NO - only reference part is allowed; YES - both
workpiece and reference part are allowed; AUTO - only
workpiece is allowed.
Without category animation_imported_pbk_di Sets the default directory for the playback files to be used for
r Imported Animation.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category arc_radius_limit Sets the upper limit for a radius in a CIRCLE statement of NCL -1
file. The value must be positive. If not, 10*part_size is used.

Without category ask_designate_owners Show the both required and optional owners to be designated. yes, no yes

Without category assemble_module_in_rep Retrieves the assembled module to CSA in a specified representative module variant
representation.
Without category atb_search_path Extends search path for ATB Update and ATB Check Status
commands.
Without category attach_menumanager Setup menu manager attachment to the main Creo Parametric yes, no no
window.
Without category auto_clean_shown_dimensi This option controls whether the clean dimensions routine is yes, no yes
ons automatically applied for newly shown dimensions. When set to
NO the dimensions will be shown using their default locations
from the model.
Without category auto_eval_current_cnfg_rul If the option is "yes" simplified representation would be updated yes, no yes
e each time on retrieve/regeneration if it contains current
configuration rule.
Without category auto_show_3d_detail_items When set to yes, AEs parallel to the view will be displayed while yes, no yes
creating a new view.
Without category auto_update_default_dwg_ Automatically update the default drawing model to one shown in yes, no yes
model a view on the current sheet.
Without category bmx_param_restrictions Restricted parameters automatically violate constraints in any yes, no yes
Design Study
Without category boeing_extract_bundle Yes - Uses the extract bundle algorithm. No - Does not use the yes, no no
extract bundle algorithm.
Without category check_udf_int_key Yes - updates UDF internal keys upon group's retrieval. No - yes, no yes
skips keys update.
Without category collect_dims_in_active_laye This config options allows dimensions to be collected on the yes, no yes
r active layer.
Without category combined_views_customiz Enable / Disable combined views customization. yes, no yes
ation
Without category comp_assemble_with_interf Settings for assembling component with interface(s). none, default_multi, default_multi
ace default_single, from_list

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category comp_interface_placement Sets the default interface placement type. Interface to geometry - interface_to_interface, interface_to_interface
place the component using component interfaces and assembly interface_to_geom
geometry. Interface to Interface - place the component using
assembly and component interfaces.

Without category comp_normal_offset_eps Specifies the angle epsilon such that if the desired surfaces are 10
equal or less than the epsilon (in degrees), then a normal
constraint will be created.
Without category comp_snap_angle_toleranc Specify the angle tolerance for snapping while freeform dragging 30
e components. Default value is 30.0 degrees.
Without category comp_snap_dist_tolerance Specify the distance tolerance for snapping while freeform 0.1
dragging components. Default value is 0.1 (relative to size of
component being assembled).
Without category constraint_reference_redefi keep_constraint_type - Adjusts the component position to keep keep_constraint_type, keep_constraint_type
ne the same constraint type. reset_constraint_type - Automatically reset_constraint_type
changes the constraint type to keep the position of the
component.
Without category contact_surfaces_gap Sets the maximum allowable gap between weld contact surfaces. 0

Without category convert_to_wf3_replace Convert to Wildfire3 replace functionality. yes, no no

Without category cosmetic_thread_match_tol Sets the tolerance, which is used in the analysis to match 0.001
erance standard thread type and standard radius, to the selected thread
surface.
Without category create_drw_sheet_thumbna Controls whether thumbnail images of drawing sheets will be yes, no yes
ils generated and displayed with the drawing sheet tabs. Setting this
option to No may improve performance with large drawings.

Without category creotkdat Specify the full path to an additional Toolkit registry file.
Without category default_cable_axis_location Sets the location type for axis. Choose Along to create one on, along on
location at each end of the axis.
Without category default_comp_geom_scope Set thespecified Shared Geometry reference control conditions to all, none, pg all
newly added components.
Without category default_comp_invalid_refs Set the specified handling method of out-of-scope Accessible copy, prohibit copy
references to newly added components.
Without category default_comp_module_geo Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions all, none, pg, tagged tagged
m_scope to newly added components for configurable structure.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category default_comp_scope_settin Set the specified Accessible reference control conditions to newly all, none, subassemblies, all
g added components. skeleton_model
Without category default_comp_skel_geom_ Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions all, none, pg all
scope to newly added Skeleton components.
Without category default_comp_skel_scope_ Set the specified Accessible reference control conditions to newly all, none, subassemblies, all
setting added Skeleton components. skeleton_model
Without category default_ext_ref_scope Set default scope for externally referenced models. All - Any all, none, subassemblies, all
model. None - Only current model and children. Skeletons - Any skeleton_model
component in model's assembly and higher skeletons on branch.
Subassembly - Only components and children in model's
assembly.
Without category default_geom_analysis_typ Default save type for geometry analysis. quick, saved, feature quick
e
Without category default_geom_scope Default value for Geometry Scope allowed for referencing. all, pg_if_exists, pg_only all
Without category default_obj_constraints_sco Set the specified Shared Placement reference control conditions all, none, interfaces all
pe to newly created models if template models were not used.

Without category default_obj_module_constr Set the specified Shared Placement reference control conditions all, none, interfaces, tagged tagged
_scope to newly created models for configurable structure if template
models were not used.
Without category default_obj_module_geom_ Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions all, none, pg, tagged all
scope to newly created models for configurable structure modules if
template models were not used.
Without category default_object_geom_scop Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions all, none, pg all
e to newly created models if template models were not used.

Without category default_object_invalid_refs Sets default condition for reference handling. Prohibit - System copy, prohibit copy
will abort all attempts to create ext. reference that violates scope.
Copy - System will issue warning upon all attempts to create ext.
reference that violates scope.
Without category default_object_scope_settin Set default condition for reference control. All - Any model. None - all, none, subassemblies, all
g Only current model and children. Skeletons - Any component in skeleton_model
model's assembly ang higher skeletons on branch. Subassembly -
Only components and children in model's assembly.

Without category default_placement_scope Default value for Component Placement Reference filter. all, intrf_if_exists, intrf_only all

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category default_ref_current_module Allow references to current design solution only. yes, no yes
_vrnt
Without category designate_model_item_par When an object is designated, all parameters belonging to that yes, no no
ams object will be automatically designated as well.
Without category disp_in_open_rep_create Simplified Rep to display initially in Open Rep Create: "No" for yes, no, default rep no
none, "Yes" for graphics rep, or "Default Rep" to display the rep
indicated by option "open_simplified_rep_by_default".

Without category display_all_dims Controls the display of dimensions during dynamic edit. yes, no yes
Without category display_combined_views Display combined view tabs by default yes, no no
Without category display_ie8_warning_dialog Show/Hide the warning dialog related to Internet Explorer 8 yes, no yes
running in Compatibility Mode
Without category display_images Display images outside of Style feature yes, no yes
Without category display_mapkeys_dialog_o Controls whether mapkeys dialog will be displayed always on top yes, no no
n_top (yes) or behind the main window (no).
Without category display_pdm_server_quick_ Yes - display summary view of PDM information for items in yes, no yes
view session. It applies to ProductPoint only.
Without category display_popup_viewer No- disable popup viewer, File_Open_Only: display popup viewer yes, no, file_open_only file_open_only
only in the file open dialog, Yes: display popup viewer in file open
dialog, model tree and in Server Quick View dialog

Without category display_sketch_dims Controls the display of sketch dimensions during dynamic edit. yes, no yes

Without category dm_enable_simple_import_ Enable a simplified method of import/export between disk and yes, no yes
export Workspace.
Without category dm_nc_process Sets output of NC process information as content on the NC yes, no no
Assembly CAD Document in XML Format. Yes - Outputs the file
whenever CAD Document is Saved. No - Does not output the file.

Without category dm_nc_references Sets whether reference relationships will be created in Windchill yes, no yes
between the manufacturing model and its deliverables(CL file,
tape file and DMIS file).
Without category dm_preview_searches_ser Search for files on the server while previewing. yes, no yes
ver
Without category drw_prompt_for_combined Determines whether the combined state prompt will appear in a yes, no yes
_state drawing when creating a view.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category dwg_unicode_conv_lang_s Specifies scope of the option all, 2d 2d
cope 'dwg_unicode_conversion_language'. '2D' to apply to 2D models
only, 'ALL' to apply to all models.
Without category ecad_load_filtered_holes_t Controls whether "ECAD import holes configs" yes, no no
o_ui (ecad_pin_hole_import & ecad_via_hole_import) will remove
holes completely from the import (default) or just pre-set the
holes filter UI condition.
Without category ecad_outline_holes_exp_m Select how holes that are placed on the board outline be default, arcs default
ethod exported.
Without category edge_tess_quality Set the accuracy level for arc tessllation. high, medium, low low
Without category enable_3dmodelspace_bro Yes - Display 3D ModelSpace tab in the browser when Creo yes, no yes
wser_tab Parametric starts. No - Display 3D ModelSpace tab only when
you click a 3D ModelSpace link in the navigator.
Without category enable_face_preselection Controls the ability to "pre-select" faces/datums as an entry to yes, no yes
Sketch based features such as Extrude, Revolve (input to the
internal sketch).
Without category enable_face_thread_turnin Allows/disallows face option for thread turning sequence. yes, no no
g
Without category enable_fsaa Enable OpenGL full screen anti-aliasing. off, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 off
Without category enable_learning_connector Enable the Learning Connector, which provides context specific yes, no yes
access to videos, training, help topics, and technical support
content. When enabled, the Learning Connector is added to the
ribbon bar next to Help.
Without category enable_obsoleted_features yes, no no

Without category enable_offset_fan_curve Enables fan curve option for offset tool. yes, no no
Without category enable_opengl_shader Enable OpenGL Phong lighting. yes, no yes
Without category enable_sociallink Allow Windchill SocialLink to connect with Creo Parametric. yes, no no
When enabled SocialLink commands will be added to the
Application Menu and the Ribbon bar. Enter "Yes" to enable
SocialLink, and "No" to disable it
Without category esr_mass_properties Defines whether to include all immediate components of external design_only, extended design_only
simplified rep into Mass Properties calculations or only defined
state of design assembly.
Without category expand_all_with_nested_la Yes - expand all including nested sub layers. yes, no yes
yers

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category fasthlr_drawing Specifies whether fast hidden line removal is on/off by default. yes, no no

Without category file_dialog_units_class Sets the units for manikin attributes displayed in the File Open mks, ips mks
dialog.
Without category file_timestamp_format Controls the format of time stamps in file dialogs and the folder %dd-%mmm-%yy %hh:%mi:%ss
browser. The format for the setting is a string consisting of up to %pm
seven portions: the year, the month, and the date, the hours,
minutes, seconds and am/pm designator. You can enter the
portions in any order.
Without category group_repl_with_recycle Yes - enables new UDF replacement with family table instances yes, no yes
that prevents children failures. No - UDF replacement will work in
the same manner as Wildfire 3.0 and earlier releases.

Without category group_replace_rename Yes - updates replaced group name with replacement group yes, no yes
name. No - preserves existing name of the group being replaced
if it is a user-given name.
Without category hdic_export_v5_secondary In HDIC export for CATIA V5 allows to attach CGR as a yes, no no
_cgr secondary content
Without category hdic_export_v5_to_ws_ena Enables HDIC export for CATIA V5 to Workspace. yes, no no
ble
Without category idd_repair_tangency Sets the default state of the "Repair Tangency" checkbox in the yes, no no
Repair and Match tools
Without category ignore_all_ref_scope_settin Controls whether object-specific reference scope settings are yes, no no
gs ignored or not. Environment scope settings will still be enforced.
See also allow_ref_scope_change and default_ext_ref_scope

Without category ignore_bundles_in_find_ca Include bundles and overbraids in the query results when the yes, no no
bles model or logical data is queried for unrouted items.
Without category ignore_export_geom_decla Ignore Export Geometry settings. yes, no no
ration
Without category include_all_tools_in_list Show/hide inapplicable cutting tools in mfg sequence UI. yes, no no
Without category intf_pdf_u3d_create_u3d_fil YES - When exporting a Creo Parametric model as PDF U3D yes, no no
es file, create a U3D file of the same name as the PDF file.

Without category intf2d_out_blanked_layers Enables export of blanked layer entities. If an entity is placed on a yes, no no
layer that is blanked and this option is set to YES, the entity will
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category intf3d_out_catia_v5_version Allows the user to switch between the default and alternate 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 16
converter version for export to CATIA V5
Without category intf3d_out_jt_config_name Name of JT configuration file.

Without category intf3d_out_jt_config_path Path to JT configuration file.

Without category jlink_java_command Specifies a command to start JRE for J-Link. May contain
arguments and environment variables. Overrides the default, see
also jlink_java2.
Without category js_error_policy Control the display and execution of the java script error dialogs. show, suppress_continue,
If the dialog is presented, the user can choose whether to stop or supress_stop
continue running the script.
Without category keep_model_in_open_wind Controls whether a model is displayed in its window when the yes, no no
ow accessory window is open.
Without category keep_style_items_hidden_o Keep style entities hidden after exiting of the Style feature yes, no no
n_exit definition.
Without category last_session_directory_path Sets the directory that holds the temp files for the session <work_dir>\appdata\roaming\ptc\p
recording mechanism. roengineer\wildfire\.wf\.settings

Without category last_session_retrieval Yes - Activates recording mechanism that enables the session to yes, no yes
be retrieved during the next session. No - The recording
mechanism is not available and the session can not be retrieved.

Without category layer_rule_retrieve_objects This option controls whether or not the system will retrieve ok, cancel, promt promt
additional objects needed to evaluate a layer rule. OK tells the
system to retrieve the objects. Cancel stops evaluation of the
rule.
Without category layout_data_sharing Allows to change the default ce entity type to be public or private. private, public private

Without category layout_guides Enable/Disable layout guides. yes, no yes

Without category layout_precision_decimals Display 0 to 5 decimal places in precision panels 1, 3, 2, 4, 5 2

Without category layout_precision_panel Yes - Precision Panel will be shown; No - Precision Panel will not yes, no yes
be shown.
Without category layout_scroll_bars Show/Hides scroll bars. yes, no yes
Without category layout_smart_constraints yes, no yes
Without category layout_snap Enable/Disable snapping to geometry and guides. yes, no yes

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category layout_symbol_dir Set and automatically create the default directory for saving and <dir_name>\dump_x86e_win64\
retrieving user-defined symbols. If you do not specify a directory,
Layout will use the same directory as Creo Parametric drawings.
Use full path name to avoid problems.
Without category layout_symbol_inst_palette Specifies the location of the layout symbol instance palette. If you
_file do not specify a directory, layout will use the same palette as
Creo Parametric drawings. Use full path name to avoid problems.

Without category layout_template_dir Specifies the default directory for layout template files. Use full
pathname to avoid problems.
Without category lda_batch_mapping_option Specifies the options for mapping in LDA from dBatch. all, model_only, views_only, all
annotations_only,
model_and_views,
views_and_annotations
Without category lda_map_file Path to the file containing the list of matching drawings and solid
models.
Without category lda_model_dir Path to the directory containing the solid models.
Without category lda_overall_view_map_time Specifies LDA overall view mapping time limit in seconds. 300
_limit
Without category lda_prefix_in_basic_dim_bo Add prefix to basic box while converting the dimension to basic. yes, no no
x
Without category lda_show_entities_default Speicify whether to show mapped draft entities by default in yes, no no
Validate Association Dialog.
Without category lda_view_map_time_limit Specifies LDA single view mapping time limit in seconds. 60
Without category manikin_drag_auto_locks Manikin drag auto locks yes, no yes
Without category manikin_drag_legacy_rotat Controls the Manikin Rotate Around Axis drag mode: Legacy yes, no no
e (YES) or direct joint angle control (NO)
Without category manikin_flexibility Sets the level of flexibility that is allowed when dragging a none, default, full default
manikin. FULL - All Manikin segments are articulated. NONE -
Manikin is calculated as a single body. DEFAULT - Manikin finger
segments are locked to a single body.
Without category manikin_replace_keep_pos Controls whether a manikin's existing posture is applied to a yes, no yes
ture replacement manikin.
Without category mass_prop_load_from_file Controls whether to take into the account values from mass by_request, always by_request
properties file.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category measure_auto_replace_mo Automatically switches to Replace mode for the last reference in yes, no no
de appropriate Measures (Distance, Angle, Transform)

Without category measure_dec_places This configuration option controls the number of digits after the -1
decimal point. If value = -1, this configuration is ignored and
measure_sig_figures is used
Without category measure_dialog_expand Determines default look of measure dialog (expanded or yes, no no
collapsed)
Without category measure_ref_option_status Determine AsObject (AsCenter et al.) checkbox option behavior default, all_on, all_off, keep_last default
in Measure Tool
Without category measure_show_feattab Controls initial display of the Feature tab in Measure Tool. Yes - yes, no yes
feature tab is always displayed by default. No - feature tab state
is saved for the duration of the session upon closing of the dialog.

Without category mfg_cl_euc_japanese_enc Yes - Output cl-file Japanese characters in EUC encoding. yes, no no
ode
Without category mfg_paste_special_dep_de Controls the default state of the following option in Paste Special yes, no yes
fault dialog: "Make copies dependent on dimensions of originals". This
configuration option has an effect only for manufacturing
assemblies.
Without category mfg_tap_mat_rem_coef The factor is used to consider the threading of tapping tool. The 1
estimate removed material value of tapping sequence is
presented as estimate removed material value multiplied by this
factor. The factor should be greater than 0 and upto 1.0.
Without category model_allow_ref_scope_ch Yes - Users can change the scope setting of components. yes, no yes
ange
Without category model_tree_font Specify font used in the Creo Parametric Model Tree. specify the
comma-delimited variables in any order (italic bold, 24, times or
24, times, italic bold have the same effect). Any omitted variable
uses the standard setting.
Without category modelcheck_dir Specifies path to the ModelCHECK configuration files.
Without category module_variant_cross_refs Allow references between design solutions in Module yes, no no

Without category mp_analysis_default_sourc Specifies the default source for mass properties calculation via geometry, assigned, mp_source
e Analysis.
Without category mp_calc_level Specifies the level of mass properties calculation. assembly_only, all_models assembly_only

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category multiple_skeletons_allowed Allows/restricts multiple skeleton. yes, no no

Without category nc_jobman_visible Yes - make "Submit Path" and "Abort Path" visible. No - make yes, no no
"Submit Path" and "Abort Path" invisible.
Without category new_ref_part_name_disabl Disallow redirecting data sharing feature missing reference yes, no yes
ed model to a model with different name.
Without category new_wf5_simp_rep_ui Yes - Use Component Chooser base Simp Rep UI, No - Use old yes, no yes
Simp Rep definition UI.
Without category old_style_set_datum Yes - datum properties dialog has button for old-style set datum. yes, no yes
No - datum properties dialog does not have button for old-style
set datum.
Without category open_builder_in_mt_mode Open the variant builder in Model Tree Selection mode yes, no no

Without category orientation_style Set spin orientation style to dynamic or anchored. anchored, dynamic dynamic
Without category output_mfg_xml Allows export/import mfg model to/from xml file. Yes - make yes, no no
Export/Import options visible. No - make them invisible.

Without category pdm_server_quickview_row Sets the default number of rows for the pdm quick view list. 7
s_num
Without category pipe_3d_bend_theor_int_pt Yes - Displays theoretical intersections and bends in three- yes, no no
s dimensional models.
Without category plot_names_with_sheet Yes - Plot file names are appended with _(sheet number) before yes, no no
file extension.
Without category popup_refpairintch_window Bring forward the window being used with the reference pairing yes, no no
table.
Without category prime_analysis_directory Sets the default directory for the Prime files to be used for Prime
analysis calculations. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.

Without category prime_automapping Toggles Prime analysis automapping of variables yes, no no

Without category pro_design_test_mode_dir Sets the default directory for the Design Test mode data. If not
specified, your current working directory is the default. Use the
full pathname to avoid problems.
Without category propagate_by_default Yes - If the modified geometry belongs to a geometry pattern, a yes, no no
pattern recognition feature or a symmetry recognition feature, the
modification is automatically propagated to all pattern/symmetry
members.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category ptc_manikin_comforts_path Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric manikin
comfort angles. You must restart Creo Parametric for the
change to take effect.
Without category ptc_manikin_library_path Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric manikin library <creo_loadpoint>\manikin_lite\
(or custom manikin libraries you built containing the proper index
menu files). Use the full path name to avoid problems. You must
restart Creo Parametric for the change to take effect.

Without category ptc_manikin_posture_path Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric manikin
postures (or custom posture libraries you built). Use the full path
name to avoid problems. You must restart Creo Parametric for
the change to take effect.
Without category qty_balloon_change_warnin Sets the warning style when quantity balloons have changed in a dialog, message dialog
g drawing. Dialog displays the warning in a dialog box, Message
displays the warning in the message area only.

Without category quick_print_drawing_templ

Specify the path and name of a drawing template to be used by
ate the File > Quick Print command.
Without category quick_print_plotter_config_f
Specify the path and name of the default plotter config file to be
ile used by the File > Quick Drawing command.
Without category radial_hole_linear_dim YES - Option for creation of radial hole with a linear dimension yes, no no
will be available.
Without category record_mapkey_comment_ Controls whether a comment is written to the trail file whenever a yes, no yes
to_trail mapkey is executed.
Without category ref_scope_copy_color Set the color of backed up references according to RGB values. 55.000000 55.000000 55.000000
Enter RGB values between 0 and 100 separated by space.

Without category ref_scope_copy_color_cha Enable changing colors of backuped references during selection. yes, no yes
nge
Without category ref_scope_no_pick_to_cop Disable selecting references backuped by references control. yes, no no
y
Without category ref_scope_no_pick_to_proh Disable selecting references prohibited by references control. yes, no yes
ibit
Without category ref_scope_prohibit_color Set the color of prohibited references according to RGB values. 45.000000 45.000000 45.000000
Enter RGB values between 0 and 100 separated by space.

Without category ref_scope_prohibit_color_c Enable changing colors of prohibited references during selection. yes, no yes
hange

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category regen_failure_handling Specifies whether to enter resolve mode when regeneration resolve_mode, no_resolve_mode no_resolve_mode
failures occur. Resolve_mode - Enter resolve mode when
regeneration failures occur. No_resolve_mode - Don't enter
resolve mode when regeneration failures occur.
Without category regen_int_mdls_on_retr Yes to regen models intersected with assem feats during yes, no no
assembly retrieval.
Without category regen_solid_before_save Controls whether to regenerate top model, or promot user before yes, no, prompt prompt
regeneration if it is required
Without category relations_num_const_units Specifies whether diagnostic should be issued when an unitless yes, no no
numeric value causes relation expression evaluation trouble.

Without category relations_units_sensitive Set the default unit sensitivity (ignore or take into account yes, no yes
parameter/dimensions units) in creation of new relation data
(legacy relation data will not be unit sensitive until "converted" to
one).
Without category remember_last_attach_type Yes - Sets the default of the ATTACH TYPE menu of the last yes, no yes
options picked.
Without category remember_replaced_comp Set to "Yes" this option will preserve a dependency to the yes, no yes
onents replaced, outgoing, component. Set to "No" the dependency will,
when possible, be removed.
Without category replace_comp_notes_meth Specify treatment of notes when components are replaced. transfer, remove, preserve transfer
od Transfer - transfer to new component. Remove - remove the
notes. Preserve - save notes in case component is restored.

Without category reroute_affected_children Affected children when setting Current solution. none, auto, selective selective
Without category restricted_val_definition Specify name and path of the file contained restricted values
definition.
Without category retrieve_display Controls whether or not graphics data is loaded in the background, foreground background
background.
Without category retrieve_merge_ref_parts Automatic reference parts retrieval for dependent Merge. yes, no, ignore_missing no
Without category rmv_xsec_unlinked_cosm_f Specify whether to automatically try to delete, or to detach from none, detach_on_unlink, detach_on_unlink
eats the feature list, the internal sketch features which were unlinked delete_on_unlink,
from offset cross sections, and whether to do it only upon sketch detach_on_both, delete_on_both
unlinking, or upon model retrieval too.
Without category round_prewf5_displayed_di Rounds the displayed value round all, round none, calculated calculated
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category save_hidden_items_w_stat The items on the "Hidden Items" temporary layer are stored yes, no yes
us permanently when layer display status is saved with Save Status
command.
Without category save_view_states_method Setup the method used on saving view states changes. prompt, save changes, discard prompt
changes
Without category scope_invalid_refs Prohibit - System will abort all attempts to create external copy, prohibit copy
reference violating the scope. Backup - Warning appears. Abort
reference creation or declare as out-of-scope reference. If you
declare, backup copies to part/assembly and backup is
referenced.
Without category shade_with_edge_tangent Display Tangent edges in Shade with Edge view mode. yes, no yes

Without category show_affected_children_dia Do not invoke dialog for setting Current solution. yes, no yes
log
Without category show_axes_by_view_scope Determines the scope of the Show Model Annotations tool when top_model_only, all_sub_models all_sub_models
showing model datums and selecting a drawing view. For large
assembly drawings, use top_model_only to improve performance
by restricting the set of axes to be shown.

Without category show_description_view_mg Yes - show a column for Description field for all tabs in view yes, no no
r manager.
Without category show_object_type_in_taskbYes - Displays the icon of the open PTC Creo object in the yes, no no
ar taskbar and window title bar. For all PTC Creo applications
except PTC Creo Parametric, icons include a letter indicating the
application name. No - Displays the PTC Creo application icon in
the taskbar and window title bar.
Without category show_sketch_dims_in_feat Sets the default display state of internal sketch dimensions in the yes, no no
ure feature definition environment.
Without category simprep_column_display Controls display of Simplified Representations columns in Model automatic, manual automatic
Tree, 'Automatic'-'Current Rep' column is shown automatically
when a rep is activated, 'Manual' visibility of the column is fully
controlled by user, pre-Wildfire 6 behavior.

Without category simprep_column_format Specifies simplified representation model tree column format. names only, icons only, icons and icons and names
names

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category simprep_default_cnfg_asm Retrieves a CSA model in a specified representation. Yes - uses last stored
Open Rep dialog. No - retrieves the Master representation.
Specified Name - retrieves the model in the specified
representation name if it exists or the Default representation.

Without category simprep_ondemand_activat Enables retrieving on-demand the Master rep of an activated yes, no yes
ion model. When an assembly is activated the Assembly only rep is
retrieved.
Without category simprep_ondemand_cleanu Determines if a model retrieved on demand should be removed disable, restore, restore
p or erased. Disabled - the model will not be removed and will restore_and_erase
remain in the assembly. Removed - the model will be removed.
Remove_Erase - The model will be removed and erased from
memory.
Without category simprep_ondemand_editing Enables on demand retrieval of an edited item and its parent automatic, master, disable, automatic
references. Configuration tools (Family Tables, Relations, etc) master_with_ancestors
will retrieve required models accordingly. Automatic - Retrieves
the minimum rep required to perform the operation.

Without category simprep_ondemand_regen Enables on demand retrieval of required models during automatic, master, disable automatic
eration regeneration. Can affect regeneration performance.
Without category single_side_surf_color Allow application of color to a single side of a surface. yes, no no
Without category sketcher_curve_color_sync Synchronize color assignment between sketched curves and yes, no yes
h their sketches.
Without category sketcher_palette_path Sets the default directory for the user sketcher shape library. Use
the full path name to avoid problems.
Without category sketcher_rel_accuracy Enter a sketcher relative accuracy. 1
Without category sketcher_strngthn_to_def_d This option enable the user to keep a highly precise value during yes, no yes
ec_pl creation or convertion strong dimension.
Without category smaller_bundle_min_bend_ Setup whether to consider the thickness of the bundle when set yes, no no
rad up the minimum bend radius.
Without category snap_single_constraints When dynamically dragging components during component yes, no yes
placement, allow to snap to references one constraint at a time.

Without category spin_with_orientation_cente Display orientation center while reorienting. yes, no yes
r
Without category style_auto_regen_curves Yes - Enable autoregeneration of curves. yes, no yes

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category style_auto_regen_shaded_ Yes - Enable autoregeneration of shaded surfaces. yes, no yes
surface
Without category style_auto_regen_surface Yes - Enable autoregeneration of surfaces. yes, no yes
Without category style_connection_arrow_sc Set scale factor of surface connection arrow. Number should be 1
ale greater then 0.
Without category style_default_connections Yes - Add connections to a newly created Style surface. yes, no yes

Without category style_display_grid Yes - Display grid for active datum plane. yes, no yes
Without category style_grid_spacing Set the number of lines to display on the grid. Number should be 5
equal or greater than 2.
Without category style_state_transparency Set the value of transparency for components set to 70
"Transparent" in style state. Value must be between 0 and 100.

Without category style_surface_mesh_displa On - Display surfaces mesh. Off - Do not display surfaces mesh. off, on, off when shaded off when shaded
y Off When Shaded - Display surfaces mesh except when shaded.

Without category style_surface_mesh_quality Sets the quality of the surface mesh. Values range is between 1
0.1 to 10.
Without category template_cnfg_asm Specifies the default configurable assembly template file. Use inlbs_csa.asm
full pathname to avoid problems.
Without category template_esrasm Specifies the designated template ESR assembly. Use full path inlbs_asm_esr.asm
to avoid problems.
Without category template_layout Specifies the default layout template file. Use full pathname to
avoid problems.
Without category tk_enable_ribbon_custom_ Enable storing the Auxiliary Application User Interface yes, no no
save customization
Without category tool_mgr_save_pocket_in_ Determines whether tool position should be saved in a XML file yes, no no
xml (*.txf) created in tool manager dialog.
Without category trace_thru_splice_connecto Report the from/to connectors of cables passing through splices yes, no no
r correctly.
Without category travel_bounds_display Enable travel bounds display. yes, no no
Without category travel_bounds_transparenc Transparency value for machine bound display. 0.8
y
Without category trngrv_roundtool_nobackcut Yes - Groove turning using round tool generates no back cut yes, no no
motion for profile pass.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category upd_param_on_retr_mark_ Allows/disallows mark model as changed if as a result of mass yes, no no
modified properties/relations calculation during retrieval some parameter
values are changed.
Without category use_master_for_bad_disp_ Yes to retrieve master rep when graphics rep has no display yes, no no
reps data.
Without category use_strict_ui_trail Perform extra validation of user interface actions when playing yes, no yes
back trail files.
Without category use_temp_interface_for_pa Yes - Enables use of interfaces for multiple placement of yes, no yes
ste components during paste.
Without category use_web_page_font_in_rep Controls whether HTML reports use the browser's standard fonts. yes, no no
orts
Without category visible_recent_files Number of visible recent files. The possible range is 1 - 25. 13
Without category warn_if_iso_tol_missing Yes - Returns the user to the dimension properties dialog to yes, no no
select a different table. No - Applies the tolerance according to
existing functionality.
Without category web_enable_javascript Enables or disables Pro/Web.Link in the embedded browser. off, on off

Without category web_max_mail_size Set the maximum email attachment size in kilobytes. 5000
Without category weld_fillet_preferences_file Sets the path and name of the fillet weld preferences file.

Without category weld_general_preferences_ Sets the path and name of the general weld preferences file.
file
Without category weld_groove_preferences_f Sets the path and name of the groove weld preferences file.
ile
Without category weld_plug_slot_preference Sets the path and name of the plug/slot weld preferences file.
s_file
Without category weld_spot_preferences_file Sets the path and name of the spot weld preferences file.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Application web_enable_subscription DELETED Enable the subscription mechanism for yes, no yes
Programming Connections
Interfaces
Assembly freeze_failed_assy_comp CHANGED No - Requires an action to fix the assembly or yes, no no
freeze the component that fails retrieval. Yes -
Freezes any component failing retrieval at its last
known assembly location. Missing refs using offsets
or internal datums do not cause components to
freeze. No - Requires an action to fix the
assembly or freeze the component that fails
retrieval. Yes - Freezes any component failing
retrieval at its last known assembly location.

Assembly grv_default_view NEW Sets the default view the reference view starts with - references, dependencies references
Dependencies or References.
Assembly show_interference_in_sections NEW Yes - Interference will be shown automatically, No - yes, no no
interference will not be shown automatically.

Assembly simple_search_consider_select NEW Defines whether simple search executes query only yes, no no
inside selected models (if some models selected) or
always in scope of entire top-level model.

Colors color_windows DELETED All_windows - Wireframe colors display in the main all_windows, one_window no
window and all auxiliary windows. One_window -
Colors display only in the main window. Auxiliary
windows display wireframe in the default color.

Colors reflection_analysis_display NEW Black and White displays reflection as black and black and white, surface black and white
white stripes. Surface color - uses the surface color color
to represent reflection stripes.
Data Exchange afx_enabled NEW Loads EFX application. yes, no no
Data Exchange allow_flat_to_screen_note NEW Allow creation of flat to screen notes when option is yes, no no
set to true
Data Exchange ecad_outline_ents_enhanced_e NEW Enhanced export of special entities to ECAD yes, no no
xp formats. Yes - Attempt to approximate arcs and
lines. No - Use part accuracy to approximate lines.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange efx_enabled DELETED Loads EFX application. yes, no no
Data Exchange intf_ug_version CHANGED Sets the version of Unigraphics interface. nx5, nx6, nx7 nx6, nx7, nx8 nx5 nx6

Data Exchange intf2d_in_acad_wrap_tbl_texts NEW Wrap table texts imported from a DXF or DWG file yes, no no
when set to YES.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_splines_to_arcs NEW Yes - splines geometrically representing arcs will be yes, no yes
exported as arcs. No - such splines will be exported
as splines.
Data Exchange pro_gplug_dir CHANGED Specifies the directory in which Granite application <creo1.0_loadpoint>\x86e_win64\gplugs\
plug-ins are located. Use the full pathname to avoid <creo2.0_loadpoint>\x86e_win64\gplugs\
problems.

Data dm_simple NEW Activate Simple Windchill Interaction yes, no no

Data dm_update_unconfirmed_instan NEW Specifies when to force verification and save of never, always, critical_only never
Management ces unconfirmed assembly instances to data
management system: NEVER - never;
CRITICAL_ONLY - only to correct or prevent
doubtless data corruption; ALWAYS -
whenever generic is saved
Dimensions & round_displayed_dim_values CHANGED Sets the default status of the Round Displayed yes, no yes
Tolerances Value checkbox for new and newly shown
dimensions. Sets the default status of the
Rounded Dimension Value checkbox for newly
created or shown dimensions.
Drawing bom_format CHANGED Sets the BOM format file to be used for a no
customized BOM. Specify name and path.
Drawing drawing_setup_file CHANGED Sets the default drawing setup file option values for <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\prodetail.dtl
your Creo Parametric session, otherwise, the <creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\prodetail.dtl
system uses the default drawing setup file option
values. Certain parameters in the file are valid only
if you have a license for Pro/DETAIL.
Drawing drawing_warn_if_flex_feature NEW Display a warning dialog upon opening a drawing yes, no yes
with models that contain flexible features advising
users that annotations may be out of date and
should be verified.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Drawing ole_unlimit_zoom NEW Yes - The OLE object is displayed in any zoom level yes, no no
(could result in performance degradation). No - The
OLE object disappears in high zoom-in levels.

Drawing preferred_export_format CHANGED Set the preferred export format for Drawings and cgm, tiff, iges, dxf, step, pdf
Layouts. Set the default preferred export file type pdf, dwg, medusa, stheno
for export from drawings.
Drawing pro_palette_dir CHANGED Sets the default directory for drawing symbol palette <creo1.0_loadpoint>\symbols\palette\
files. <creo2.0_loadpoint>\symbols\palette\

Drawing snap_drw_entity_to_snap_line NEW Yes - Enable snapping of drawing and report yes, no yes
entities to snap lines. No - Disable snapping of
drawing and report entities to snap lines.
Electromechani allow_bundle_flat_cables NEW Allow to create a bundle over a group of flat packing yes, no no
cal cables.
Electromechani cabling_split_multi_pnt_locs NEW Setup whether to convert multiple-location features yes, no no
cal into single location features.
Electromechani compare_spools_by_name NEW Compare spools by names in logical compare. yes, no no
Electromechani display_duplicate_harness_msg NEW Display warning message when duplicate harness yes, no yes
cal are identified in the same assembly.
Electromechani enable_cable_channel NEW Activates channel functionality yes, no no
Environment display_model_anls_selection NEW Determines whether or not to highlight the selected yes, no no
components during a Model Analysis.
Environment mp_auto_update_precreo_mod NEW no - Creo does not recalculate the mass properties yes, no no
els of legacy parts upon retrieval of a model. yes -
Creo recalculates mass properties of legacy parts
upon retrieval of a model except for legacy parts
with no assigned density.

Environment part_mp_calc_ignore_alt_mp NEW Yes (default) - Creo uses the calculated mass yes, no yes
(mass=volume*density) to calculate part mass
properties. No - Creo uses the user-defined value of
PRO_MP_ALT_MASS if the value of
PRO_MP_SOURCE is Geometry and Parameters
or Fully Assigned.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Environment save_section_surfaces NEW Yes - Save section surfaces with models. No - Do yes, no yes
not save section surfaces with models.
Features enable_remove_notifications NEW Presents a notification dialog when the result of a yes, no yes
Remove feature creates a surface with a flipped
normal, an intersection with non-adjacent geometry
or geom check errors. Setting this option to no will
not issue the notification.

File Storage & file_open_default_folder CHANGED Sets default dir for File>Open. Working_directory - default, working_directory,
Retrieval Search working directory. In_session - Search in_session, pro_library,
objects in session. Pro_library - Use only if my_documents, desktop,
Pro/LIBRARY is installed. Workspace - Use only workspace, server default,
with Pro/INTRALINK. Commonspace - Use only working_directory,
with Pro/INTRALINK. in_session, pro_library,
my_documents, desktop

File Storage & pro_font_dir CHANGED Sets the default font directory (Creo Parametric will <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\fonts\
Retrieval load all fonts in this directory into the drawing <creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\fonts\
regardless of the contents of the system and
working directories).
File Storage & pro_surface_finish_dir CHANGED Sets the default directory for your user-defined <creo1.0_loadpoint>\symbols\surffins\
Retrieval surface finish symbols. Use the full pathname to <creo2.0_loadpoint>\symbols\surffins\
avoid problems.

File Storage & set_model_types_to_save CHANGED Determines which model types are used in the asm prt drw sec mfg gph ipf asm prt drw
Retrieval Save Changed command. The format is a list of sec mfg gph ipf cem
extensions separated by spaces.
File Storage & template_module NEW Specifies the default module template file. Use full inlbs_asm_module.asm
Retrieval pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing allow_mfg_in_assem_mode CHANGED Allows a manufacturing model to be opened in yes, no no
assembly mode from the file open dialog. Allows
a manufacturing model to be opened in assembly
mode from the file open dialog. Use "Open In
Assembly Mode" option in "File Open" dialog.

Manufacturing enable_2x_traj_multi_loops NEW Enables selection of loops on surfaces for curve yes, no no
trajectory sequence.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing enable_param_n_tool_upd_dial NEW Enables UI for modification of manufacturing yes, no yes
og parameters and tools during "paste special" and
UDF placement procedures.
Manufacturing ignore_templ_pos_for_new_tool NEW Ignore pocket number from template for tools yes, no no
added to a workcell. Use first available pocket.
Manufacturing mfg_comments_text_area_size NEW Controls the number of lines available for 8
comments without scrolling in NC steps dashboard
UI.
Manufacturing mfg_stock_display_show_defaul CHANGED Sets the default visibility status of the Stock Model yes, no no
t after creation.
Manufacturing mfg_tbl_comment_from_retr_to NEW Controls whether the mfg tool comment is getting yes, no no
ol copied from TOOL_COMMENT parameter of the
retrieved tool to the tool manager table comment.

Manufacturing mfg_tool_preview_by_pick NEW Enables preview of a milling tool at a specified yes, no no

location on the tool path or geometry of the part.

Manufacturing ncmdl_bar_stock_part_path CHANGED Sets path for storage and retrieval of stock <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl_data\nc
instances for creating workpiece in NC Model. mdl_bar.prt
Specify full path, including part name, to avoid <creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl_data\nc
problems. mdl_bar.prt
Manufacturing ncmdl_billet_stock_part_path CHANGED Sets path for storage and retrieval of stock <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl_data\nc
instances for creating workpiece in NC Model. mdl_billet.prt
Specify full path, including part name, to avoid <creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl_data\nc
problems. mdl_billet.prt
Manufacturing ncseq_outbound_curve CHANGED Yes - Create out bound curve. yes yes, no no

Manufacturing ptncpost_dbf DELETED Enter directory path to NCPost database file.

Manufacturing tool_motion_list_length NEW Controls the number of rows visible in the tool 7
motion list without scrolling. This value is applied
to dashboard based NC Steps.
Manufacturing use_strict_cl_file_names NEW Use strict cl file names. yes, no no
Manufacturing workpiece_instances CHANGED Instances are created in Workpiece for each steps. none, operations, steps, none
Cut out are created in Workpiece but not the family operations_and_steps
table instances. none, operations

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing dm_nc_process CHANGED Sets output of NC process information as content yes, no no
Without on the NC Assembly CAD Document in XML
category Format. Yes - Outputs the file whenever CAD
Document is Saved. No - Does not output the file.

Mechanism mechanism_significant_digits NEW The number of significant digits of mantissa for real 12
double values in mechanism mode. Can be set in
interval from 6 to 16. Default value is 12.

Model Display animate_component_placement NEW Animate the transition between component states in yes, no no
placement.
Model Display blended_transparency CHANGED Yes - Transparent colors will appear using alpha yes, no yes, no, no
blending (if supported) when the model is shaded. independent

Model Display model_detail_options_file CHANGED Sets the path to the file which contains the default <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\3d_inch.dtl
model detail option values for new models. <creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\3d_inch.dtl

Model Display real_time_rendering_display CHANGED Disable realtime rendering. Set the realtime disable, transparent_floor, disable transparent_floor
rendering to project shadows/reflections on a room_display
transparent floor. transparent_floor,
room_display

Photorender default_scene_filename CHANGED Complete path to the scene file to be used as <creo1.0_loadpoint>\graphic-
default scene file. library\scenes\/creo_default_scene.scn
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\graphic-
library\scenes\/creo_default_scene.scn

Piping isogen_attribute_map_file CHANGED Specifies the mapping between isogen parameter <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\iso
and attribute name. data\isogen_attribute_map.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\iso
data\isogen_attribute_map.ptd

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Piping isogen_endtype_map_file CHANGED Specify name of file mapping Pro/Piping endtypes <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\iso
with ISOGEN endtypes data\isogen_endtype_map.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\iso
data\isogen_endtype_map.ptd

Piping isogen_nominal_size_map_file CHANGED Specify name of file mapping Pro/Piping Size with <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\iso
Nominal Sizes in MM and Inches data\isogen_nominal_size_map.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\iso
data\isogen_nominal_size_map.ptd

Piping isogen_symbol_map_file CHANGED Specify name of file for mapping Pro/Piping <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\iso
selection names with ISOGEN symbol keys data\isogen_symbol_map.ptd
(SKEY)s <creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\iso
data\isogen_symbol_map.ptd

Piping pipeline_assembly_library_dir CHANGED Sets the default pipeline assembly library directory. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\pip
elinelib\
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\pip
elinelib\
Piping piping_appearance_map_file CHANGED Sets the default piping appearance map filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_appearance.map
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_appearance.map

Piping piping_bolt_nut_select_file CHANGED Piping bolts and nuts selection file. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_bolt_nut_select.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_bolt_nut_select.ptd

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Piping piping_end_compatibility_file CHANGED Sets the default piping end compatibility filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_end_compatibility.pt
d
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_end_compatibility.pt
d
Piping piping_fitt_category_map_file CHANGED Sets the default piping fitting category map <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\sa
filename. mple_project\piping_fitt_category_map.p
td
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\sa
mple_project\piping_fitt_category_map.p
td
Piping piping_fitt_library_dir CHANGED Sets the default piping fitting library directory. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\fitti
nglib\
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\fitti
nglib\
Piping piping_insulation_dir_file CHANGED Sets the default piping insulation directory filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\sa
mple_project\piping_insulation_dir.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\sa
mple_project\piping_insulation_dir.ptd

Piping piping_manufacture_dir_file CHANGED Sets the default piping manufacture directory <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
filename. ster_catalog\piping_manufacture_dir.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_manufacture_dir.ptd

Piping piping_material_file CHANGED Sets the default piping material filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_material.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_material.ptd

Piping piping_mcat_dir CHANGED Sets the default piping master catalog directory. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Piping piping_mcat_dir_file CHANGED Sets the default piping master catalog directory <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
filename. ster_catalog\piping_mcat_dir.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_mcat_dir.ptd

Piping piping_project_data_dir CHANGED Sets the default Project data directory. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\sa
mple_project\
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\sa
mple_project\
Piping piping_spec_dir_file CHANGED Sets the default piping specification directory <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\sa
filename. mple_project\piping_spec_dir.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\sa
mple_project\piping_spec_dir.ptd

Piping units_system_dic_file CHANGED Specifies the file containing the mapping for MCAT <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
filename and units. ster_catalog\piping_units_system_dic_fil
e.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\ma
ster_catalog\piping_units_system_dic_fil
e.ptd
Printing & plot_carberry_extends CHANGED When plotting to a raster format (jpg, tiff, etc), yes, no no
Plotting setting this option to YES will ignore the view border
and produce output sized to the smallest rectangle
that includes the drawing items. When plotting to
a raster format (jpg, tiff, etc), set to YES to ignore
the view border and produce output sized to the
smallest rectangle that includes the drawing items.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Sheetmetal material_upd_smt_bend_table CHANGED Defines whether assignment of material to the always_replace, always_replace
model via Pro/Toolkit will overwrite existing bend never_replace
table data and y factor value. Always Replace -
Overwrites existing data. Never Replace - Keeps
existing data Defines whether assignment of
material to the model via Creo Toolkit will overwrite
existing bend table data and y factor value. Always
Replace - Overwrites existing data. Never Replace -
Keeps existing data

Sheetmetal smt_add_bends_on_sharp_edg NEW Determines if bends will be added automatically on yes, no yes
es edges with sharp geometry in the wall creation
tools. Yes - bends will be added automatically. No -
sharp geometry of edges will be kept.

Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_dflt_display CHANGED Define the default state of Bend Note display yes, no yes
(sheetmetal Mode) Define the default state of
bend note display (sheetmetal mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_direction_dow CHANGED Define the Down Direction symbol for Bend Notes default
n (sheetmetal Mode) Define the down direction
symbol for bend notes (sheetmetal mode)

Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_direction_up CHANGED Define the Up Direction symbol for Bend Notes default
(sheetmetal Mode) Define the up direction symbol
for bend notes (sheetmetal mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_order CHANGED Define the Fields Order for Bend Notes (sheetmetal &type&direction&angle
Mode) Define the fields order for bend notes
(sheetmetal mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_type_formed CHANGED Define the Formed symbol for Bend Notes default
(sheetmetal Mode) Define the formed symbol for
bend notes (sheetmetal mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_type_rolled CHANGED Define the Rolled symbol for Bend Notes default
(sheetmetal Mode) Define the rolled symbol for
bend notes (sheetmetal mode)

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_method CHANGED "Automatic" - grid spacing will be automatically set, dynamic, static dynamic
"Manual" - grid spacing will be manually set.
"Dynamic" - grid spacing is determined by the
system based on zoom factor, "Static" - grid
spacing is fixed and set by the user.
Sketcher sketcher_snap_sensitivity NEW sketcher snap sensitivity high, medium, low, very very high
low, very high
Sketcher sketcher_rel_accuracy CHANGED Enter a sketcher relative accuracy. -1.000000 1.000000
Without
System auto_traceback CHANGED When set to yes, traceback.log file will be yes, no, never, ask, always no
generated when fatal error occurs. "always": a
traceback file will be generated when a fatal error
occurs. "yes", "ask": ask the user whether to
generate a traceback. "no", "never": no traceback
will be generated.
System browser_limit_to_ie9_mode NEW Limit Internet Explorer to IE9 standard mode even if yes, no no
higher version is installed.
System csv_format_delimeter NEW Define the delimiter character in BOM format file: comma, tab, semicolon,
Comma, TAB, Semicolon, Space or other user- space
defined.
System graphics DELETED Sets the optional graphics environment used by opengl, x_windows, no_graphics
certain platforms for running Creo Parametric. win32_gdi, d3d
Refer to the Installation Guide for a list of defaults
and optional graphics.
System use_software_opengl DELETED Use MS-Windows software OpenGL. In some yes, no no
cases this may avoid graphics card specific
problems at the expense of performance.
System web_browser_homepage CHANGED Enter location of Creo Parametric browser home <creo1.0_loadpoint>\help\usascii\resour
page. ce_center_index.html
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\help\usascii\resour
ce_center_index.html

User Interface open_window_maximized NEW Open any new Creo Parametric window maximized yes, no no
by default. This config will override
"reserve_menu_space" option.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

User Interface enable_learning_connector CHANGED Enable the Learning Connector, which provides yes, no yes
Without context specific access to videos, training, help
category topics, and technical support content. When
enabled, the Learning Connector is added to the
ribbon bar next to Help.
Without accessory_window_above NEW Yes - Displays and keep the accessory window yes, no no
category above the active window. No - Does not keep the
accessory window above the active window.
Without assemble_module_in_rep NEW Retrieves the assembled module to CSA in a no
category specified representation.
Without auto_clean_shown_dimensions NEW This option controls whether the clean dimensions yes, no no
category routine is automatically applied for newly shown
dimensions. When set to NO the dimensions will be
shown using their default locations from the model.

Without auto_eval_current_cnfg_rule NEW If the option is "yes" simplified representation would yes, no no
category be updated each time on retrieve/regeneration if it
contains current configuration rule.

Without auto_update_default_dwg_mod NEW Automatically update the default drawing model to yes, no no
category el one shown in a view on the current sheet.
Without constraint_reference_redefine CHANGED keep_constraint_type - Adjusts the component keep_constraint_type, no
category position to keep the same constraint type. reset_constraint_type
reset_constraint_type - Automatically changes the
constraint type to keep the position of the
component.
Without create_drw_sheet_thumbnails NEW Controls whether thumbnail images of drawing yes, no no
category sheets will be generated and displayed with the
drawing sheet tabs. Setting this option to No may
improve performance with large drawings.
Without data_sharing_gen_notification DELETED off, on off
Without default_cable_axis_location NEW Sets the location type for axis. Choose Along to on, along on
category create one location at each end of the axis.
Without default_comp_module_geom_s NEW Set the specified Shared Geometry reference all, none, pg, tagged tagged
category cope control conditions to newly added components for
configurable structure.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Without default_obj_module_constr_sco NEW Set the specified Shared Placement reference all, none, interfaces, tagged
category pe control conditions to newly created models for tagged
configurable structure if template models were not
used.
Without default_obj_module_geom_sco NEW Set the specified Shared Geometry reference all, none, pg, tagged all
category pe control conditions to newly created models for
configurable structure modules if template models
were not used.
Without default_ref_current_module_vrn NEW Allow references to current design solution only. yes, no yes
category t
Without depthcue_always DELETED Depth cue aids in visualizing a wireframe model. yes, no yes
category With depth cue enabled, wireframe lines become
darker as they extend into the screen and lighter as
they extend towards the screen. Depth cue is
supported only by the appropriate graphics
hardware.
Without depthcue_value DELETED Aids in visualizing a wireframe model. With depth
category cue enabled, this option specifies the default
percentage of depthcue used. Depth cue is
supported only by the appropriate graphics
hardware.
Without display_combined_views NEW Display combined view tabs by default yes, no no
Without display_images NEW Display images outside of Style feature yes, no yes
Without display_mapkeys_dialog_on_top NEW Controls whether mapkeys dialog will be displayed yes, no no
category always on top (yes) or behind the main window (no).

Without dm_preview_searches_server NEW Search for files on the server while previewing. yes, no yes
Without drw_prompt_for_combined_stat NEW Determines whether the combined state prompt will yes, no yes
category e appear in a drawing when creating a view.
Without edge_tess_quality NEW Set the accuracy level for arc tessllation. high, medium, low low
Without enable_fsaa NEW Enable OpenGL full screen anti-aliasing. off, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 off
Without enable_obsoleted_features NEW yes, no no
Without enable_sociallink NEW Allow Windchill SocialLink to connect with Creo yes, no no
category Parametric. When enabled SocialLink commands
will be added to the Application Menu and the
Ribbon bar. Enter "Yes" to enable SocialLink, and
"No" to disable it

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Without ignore_bundles_in_find_cables NEW Include bundles and overbraids in the query results yes, no no
category when the model or logical data is queried for
unrouted items.
Without intf3d_out_catia_v5_version CHANGED Allows the user to switch between the default and 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 16, 17, 16
category alternate converter version for export to CATIA V5 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

Without layout_guides CHANGED Yes - shows all guides; No - hides all guides yes, no yes
category Enable/Disable layout guides.
Without lda_prefix_in_basic_dim_box NEW Add prefix to basic box while converting the yes, no no
category dimension to basic.
Without lda_show_entities_default NEW Speicify whether to show mapped draft entities by yes, no no
category default in Validate Association Dialog.
Without manikin_drag_legacy_rotate CHANGED controls whether to rotate around axis manikin drag yes, no no
category mode invokes the old rotate version (or the forward
kinematics new version Controls the Manikin
Rotate Around Axis drag mode: Legacy (YES) or
direct joint angle control (NO)
Without measure_auto_replace_mode NEW Automatically switches to Replace mode for the last yes, no no
category reference in appropriate Measures (Distance,
Angle, Transform)
Without measure_dialog_expand NEW Determines default look of measure dialog yes, no no
category (expanded or collapsed)
Without measure_ref_option_status NEW Determine AsObject (AsCenter et al.) checkbox default, all_on, all_off, default
category option behavior in Measure Tool keep_last
Without measure_show_feattab NEW Controls initial display of the Feature tab in Measure yes, no yes
category Tool. Yes - feature tab is always displayed by
default. No - feature tab state is saved for the
duration of the session upon closing of the dialog.

Without mfg_cl_euc_japanese_encode NEW Yes - Output cl-file Japanese characters in EUC yes, no no
category encoding.
Without mfg_paste_special_dep_default NEW Controls the default state of the following option in yes, no yes
category Paste Special dialog: "Make copies dependent on
dimensions of originals". This configuration option
has an effect only for manufacturing assemblies.

Without module_variant_cross_refs NEW Allow references between design solutions in yes, no no

category Module

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Without mp_analysis_default_source NEW Specifies the default source for mass properties geometry, assigned,
category calculation via Analysis. mp_source
Without ncseq_outbnd_curve DELETED Yes - Create out bound curve. no no
Without open_builder_in_mt_mode NEW Open the variant builder in Model Tree Selection yes, no no
category mode
Without pattern_exact_incremental_dim DELETED When pattern incremental dimensions are yes, no no
category calculated from expressions, round them to the
decimal places set by config option
default_dec_places.
Without ptc_manikin_comforts_path NEW Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric
category manikin comfort angles. You must restart Creo
Parametric for the change to take effect.

Without ptc_manikin_library_path CHANGED Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric <creo1.0_loadpoint>\manikin_lite\
category manikin library (or custom manikin libraries you built <creo2.0_loadpoint>\manikin_lite\
containing the proper index menu files). Use the full
path name to avoid problems. You must restart
Creo Parametric for the change to take effect.

Without quick_print_plotter_config_file
CHANGED Specify the path and name of the default plotter
category config file to be used by the File > Quick Print
command. Specify the path and name of the
default plotter config file to be used by the File >
Quick Drawing command.
Without record_mapkey_comment_to_tr NEW Controls whether a comment is written to the trail yes, no yes
category ail file whenever a mapkey is executed.
Without reroute_affected_children NEW Affected children when setting Current solution. none, auto, selective selective
Without rmv_xsec_unlinked_cosm_feats NEW Specify whether to automatically try to delete, or to none, detach_on_unlink, detach_on_unlink
category detach from the feature list, the internal sketch delete_on_unlink,
features which were unlinked from offset cross detach_on_both,
sections, and whether to do it only upon sketch delete_on_both
unlinking, or upon model retrieval too.
Without shade_with_edge_tangent NEW Display Tangent edges in Shade with Edge view yes, no yes
category mode.
Without show_affected_children_dialog NEW Do not invoke dialog for setting Current solution. yes, no yes
category

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Without show_axes_by_view_scope NEW Determines the scope of the Show Model top_model_only, all_sub_models
category Annotations tool when showing model datums and all_sub_models
selecting a drawing view. For large assembly
drawings, use top_model_only to improve
performance by restricting the set of axes to be
shown.
Without show_object_type_in_taskbar NEW Yes - Displays the icon of the open PTC Creo yes, no no
category object in the taskbar and window title bar. For all
PTC Creo applications except PTC Creo
Parametric, icons include a letter indicating the
application name. No - Displays the PTC Creo
application icon in the taskbar and window title bar.

Without simprep_default_cnfg_asm NEW Retrieves a CSA model in a specified last stored

category representation. Yes - uses Open Rep dialog. No -
retrieves the Master representation. Specified
Name - retrieves the model in the specified
representation name if it exists or the Default
representation.
Without single_side_surf_color NEW Allow application of color to a single side of a yes, no no
category surface.
Without template_cnfg_asm NEW Specifies the default configurable assembly inlbs_csa.asm
category template file. Use full pathname to avoid problems.

Without template_config_asm DELETED Specifies the default configurable assembly

category template file. Use full pathname to avoid problems.

Without template_container DELETED Specifies the default container template file. Use
category full pathname to avoid problems.
Without tool_mgr_save_pocket_in_xml NEW Determines whether tool position should be saved yes, no no
category in a XML file (*.txf) created in tool manager dialog.

Without tracesketch DELETED Display images outside of Style feature yes, no yes
Without use_temp_interface_for_paste NEW Yes - Enables use of interfaces for multiple yes, no yes
category placement of components during paste.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Application add_java_class_path Prepends the option value on the java environment variable,
Programming Interfaces CLASSPATH, used to find classes in J-Link programs. To
specify multiple search paths in the same line, delimit them
using ':' on UNIX, and ';' on Windows NT.

Application enable_protk_xml_schema Enables XML-Schema validation for Pro/TK feature XMLs yes, no no
Programming Interfaces

Application jlink_java2 Option to force use of Java-2 JRE command line ("java" off, on on
Programming Interfaces instead of "jre")

Application prodevdat Specify the full path to an additional Toolkit registry file.
Programming Interfaces

Application protkdat Specify the full path to an additional Toolkit registry file.
Programming Interfaces

Application toolkit_registry_file Specify the full path to an additional Toolkit registry file.
Programming Interfaces

Application web_disable_js_command Enter a specific javascript command to be disabled

Programming Interfaces

Application web_link_file_read Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to read data from the local file yes, no no
Programming Interfaces system.

Application web_link_file_write Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to write data to the local file yes, no no
Programming Interfaces system.

Application web_link_proe_read Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to read data from a Creo yes, no no
Programming Interfaces Parametric session.

Application web_link_proe_write Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to modify data in a Creo yes, no no

Programming Interfaces Parametric session.

Application web_link_security_autoprom Yes - The Security dialog box is displayed when a yes, no yes
Programming Interfaces pt Pro/Web.Link function requires security access beyond the
current settings.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly add_offset_to_constraint_co Adds an offset dimensions to constraints that were created yes, no no
mp without an offset during the dragging of a component.

Assembly advanced_intersection Control the appearance of the intersection tool and scope of yes, no no
available functionalities.
Assembly allow_package_children Sets what type of children packaged components can have. all, feat, none all
ALL - Features and components can be a children of
packaged component. FEAT - Only features can be children of
packaged components. NONE - Packaged components
cannot have children.
Assembly allow_redo_intersections Yes - Displays the ReIntersect command in the ASSY FEAT yes, no no
menu.
Assembly allow_save_as_instance Allows the option to save a copy of the active model as a yes, no no
family table instance.
Assembly allow_save_failed_model Yes - Failed models can be saved. No - Failed models cannot yes, no, prompt prompt
be saved. Prompt - Let the user decide whether failed models
can be saved.
Assembly allow_update_part_simp_rep Allow updating part Simplified Rep data in session yes, no, prompt yes
_data automatically when switching from one Simp Rep to another.
Yes - Allow updating part simplified rep data. No - Do not
update part simplified rep data. Prompt - Prompt the user if the
current simplified rep should be updated.
Assembly annot_elem_params_with_u Some annotation element virtual parameters which were 1
nits previous passed unitless will not be passed as attributes with
units.
Assembly auto_assembly_with_notebo Yes - Enables automatic assembly. No - Disables automatic yes, no yes
oks assembly.
Assembly auto_backup_new_placemnt Yes - Create Component Reference Backup, No - Do not yes, no no
_refs Create Component Reference Backup.
Assembly auto_constr_always_use_off Control whether auto constraint should create offsets. Yes - yes, no, never no
set Auto constraint alw ays creates offsets. No - Auto constraint
snaps align or mate if surfaces are wi thin tolerance. Never -
Auto constraint never create offsets.
Assembly auto_evaluate_simprep_rule If the option is "yes" newly created rep would be updated each yes, no no
s time on retrieve/regeneration.
Assembly auto_place_max_number Set the default value for the maximum number of matches 5
allowed.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly auto_update_intersected_mo Control the appearance of the intersection tool and scope of yes, no yes
dels available functionalities.
Assembly autoplace_single_comp Assembling components with an interface will automatically yes, no yes
place the component at the first position satisfying the
interface definitions.
Assembly bump_revnum_on_retr_rege Determines whether or not revision number is increased for yes, no yes
n generic models that regenerate and change during assembly
retrieval. Only applies if new_asm_regen_revnums is yes
(otherwise, there will be no revision number bumping).

Assembly can_snap_to_missing_ref Controls whether to enable snapping to missing references yes, no yes
while dragging components for placement. Yes - Snapping is
enabled while dragging. No - Snapping is disabled while
dragging.
Assembly check_interface_criteria Check for interfaces when placing a component. yes, no no
Assembly check_interference_of_matc Show only matches that do not interfere with other yes, no yes
hes components.
Assembly check_same_assy_parts Determines whether to permit different names for different part yes, no yes
occurrences, or not in mirror subassembly UI.
Assembly chooser_size_filter_default Sets the size filter default value as a percentage of the overall
assembly size
Assembly comp_angle_offset_eps Specifies the angle epsilon such that if the desired surfaces 10
are equal or greater than the epsilon (in degrees), than an
angle offset constraint will be created.
Assembly comp_assemble_start Sets the initial assembly placement behavior when assembling package,
a new component. Default - Default initial position. Package - constrain_in_window,
Define initial position using the Move option. default, move_then_place
Constraint_in_Window - Use secondary window.
Move_then_Place - Define initial position using the Move
option and then define placement constraints.
Assembly comp_placement_assumptio Use placement assumptions when placing components. yes, no yes
ns
Assembly comp_retr_angular_increme Sets the accuracy for the selection of external components 1
nt based on graphic computation.
Assembly comp_rollback_on_redef No - Assembly is not rolled back when the user redefines a yes, no yes
component.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly copy_geom_update_pre_200 Yes - Flags independent copy geom features in a pre-2000i yes, no
0i_dep model as modified when retrieved into Creo Parametric. Save
the model immediately to update the model's copy geom
dependency information.
Assembly copy_geometry_method Sets the default copy geometry reference(s) type publish_geometry, publish_geometry
references
Assembly create_temp_interfaces Allow the automatic creation of interfaces based on previous yes, no no
assembly instructions.
Assembly dim_inactive_components Display inactive assembly components with stippled never, always, shaded_only shaded_only
transparency and default color (grey). Default value is
shade_only.
Assembly disp_regen_success_msg Issue successfull regeneration messages for assembly yes, no no
models.
Assembly enable_advance_collision Enables advance collision settings usage. yes, no no
Assembly enable_assembly_accuracy No - Disables accuracy modification for assembly objects. yes, no yes

Assembly enable_implied_joints Allow underconstrained components as mechanism yes, no yes

connections.
Assembly erv_show_external_only Yes - Global Reference Viewer will show objects with external yes, no no
references only; No - all the objects will be visible

Assembly fail_ref_copy_when_missing Yes - When using a copied geom feature or a backed-up yes, no yes
_orig external reference with the Design Manager, and the reference
is missing in the original, then the copied geom feature fails.
No - The feature freezes and does not update.

Assembly fix_refs_to_intersectionsSets remnant removal ability for the ReIntersect command in yes, no no
the ASSY FEAT menu. Yes - You can remove remnants. No -
You cannot remove remnants.
Assembly force_upd_assem_mp_in_si Update mass properties parameters even when some of the yes, no, use_stored use_stored
mp_rep components of the assembly are not in master rep.
Assembly freeze_failed_assy_comp No - Requires an action to fix the assembly or freeze the yes, no no
component that fails retrieval. Yes - Freezes any component
failing retrieval at its last known assembly location.

Assembly grv_default_view Sets the default view the reference view starts with - references, dependencies references
Dependencies or References.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly ignore_non_displayed_items Ignores nondisplayed items when searching the component yes, no no
interface during component placement.
Assembly include_sub_model_interface Includes sub model interfaces as possible references for yes, no yes
s interface to interface component placement.
Assembly interface_criteria_mismatch FAIL_PLACEMENT - Fail regeneration upon component ignore, warning_only, warning_only
interface criteria mismatch. WARNING_ONLY - A warning fail_placement
message is given during regeneration for the criteria mismatch
only without failure. IGNORE - Interface criteria mismatch
ignored during regeneration.
Assembly modify_offset_during_comp_ Enables the modification of the value of offset dimensions yes, no no
drag during component dragging.
Assembly mp_dens_ft_column_mtrl_as Yes - Allows adding an MP_DENSITY column in FT when a yes, no no
signed material is assigned to a model. When set may cause the
same material to have different values for the Density
parameter in different instances. Does not affect legacy
models.
Assembly mtrl_convert_units If set to "Yes" Creo Parametric will automatically convert units yes, no yes
in materials from a library to the model system of units.

Assembly package_constraints Action to take for packaged components in Assembly mode. disallow, freeze, update update
Update - Updates components if assembly changes. Freeze -
Does not move components if assembly changes. Disallow -
Does not allow packaged components in assembly (must be
fully constrained).
Assembly package_ref_alert Control whether alert dialog is given when packaged yes, no no
component is referenced. Yes - Allow alert when a packaged
component is referenced. No - No Alert is given when a
packaged component is referenced.
Assembly preserve_comp_color_in_pre Yes - During component placement, component being yes, no no
view assembled will retain its normal colors. No - During
component placement, component being assembled is shown
in preview color.
Assembly regen_notebook_w_assem Specifies whether or not the notebook will be automatically yes, no yes
regenerated upon assembly regeneration.
Assembly replace_comp_name_metho Sets the naming convention used when replacing components. transfer, remove, preserve transfer
d

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly replace_history_rule_order Set the default order of the history evaluation rule in the 1, 3, 2, disable, 4, 5 3
replace operation. Disable - the evaluation rule will be disabled
by default. Number - set the order of the rule relative to other
evaluation rules.
Assembly replace_interface_rule_order Set the default order of the interface evaluation rule in the 1, 3, 2, disable, 4, 5 1
replace operation. Disable - the evaluation rule will be disabled
by default. Number - set the order of the rule relative to other
evaluation rules.
Assembly replace_sameid_rule_order Set the default order of the same id evaluation rule in the 1, 3, 2, disable, 4, 5 5
replace operation. Disable - the evaluation rule will be disabled
by default. Number - set the order of the rule relative to other
evaluation rules.
Assembly replace_samename_rule_ord Set the default order of the same name evaluation rule in the 1, 3, 2, disable, 4, 5 2
er replace operation. Disable - the evaluation rule will be disabled
by default. Number - set the order of the rule relative to other
evaluation rules.
Assembly replace_sameparam_rule_or Set the default order of the same parameters evaluation rule in 1, 3, 2, disable, 4, 5 4
der the replace operation. Disable - the evaluation rule will be
disabled by default. Number - set the order of the rule relative
to other evaluation rules.
Assembly replace_unrelated_automatic Availability of automatic reference pairing in unrelated replace. yes, no no
No - Automatic reference pairing is not available. Yes -
Automatic reference pairing is available.
Assembly retrieve_instance_dependen Determines whether to retrieve the dependencies of the instance_deps_only, instance_req_generic
cies generic when an instance is retrieved. instance_and_generic_deps,
instance_req_generic
Assembly rv_current_object Will control default option when setting a model or component model, component, component + model
as the current object. component + model
Assembly rv_search_scope Sets the search scope for children when entering the reference session, window session
viewer. Session - Search all objects in session. Window -
Search objects in the active window only.
Assembly search_area_for_comp_inter Defines the search area for the component interface as a 100
faces percentage of the component size during component
placement.
Assembly search_not_retrieved_model Expands search to include models that have not been yes, no yes
s retrieved into session. If Yes, models will be brought into
session possibly causing performance issues.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly sel_insts_on_comp_retrieval Yes - If the components used in the assembly instances are yes, no no
themselves generics, the systems asks if you want to choose
an instance as each component is retrieved. No - The generic
model of the component is retrieved automatically.

Assembly show_interference_in_sectio Yes - Interference will be shown automatically, No - yes, no no

ns interference will not be shown automatically.
Assembly shrinkwrap_alert Displays the Shrinkwrap alert the first time the quality level is yes, no yes
increased.
Assembly simple_search_consider_sel Defines whether simple search executes query only inside yes, no no
ect selected models (if some models selected) or always in scope
of entire top-level model.
Assembly simprep_default_model_stat Determines the default model status while defining a new master, geometry, exclude, exclude
us simplified rep. graphics, light graphics rep

Assembly simprep_ondemand_selectio Determines the rep to be retrieved when selecting a reference. automatic, master, disable automatic
n Automatic Retrieves the minimum rep required to perform the
operation.
Assembly simprep_ondemand_settings Determines on-demand retrieval behavior in simplified prompt, disable, never_prompt
representation views. Prompt - Ask for confirmation before never_prompt
retrieving on-demand. Never_prompt - Retrieve models on-
demand automatically with no confirmation. Disabled - on
demand is disabled.
Assembly skeleton_model_default_colo Specifies the color Creo Parametric uses to display new 0.000000 75.000000 100.000000
r skeleton models. The three decimal values ranging from 0
through 100 specify (in order) the percentages of red, green,
and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies
medium blue.
Assembly snap_to_constraints_during_ Enables the dynamic snapping to constraints during the yes, no yes
drag dragging of components.
Assembly update_copy_geom_location Yes-Copy Geometry will try to update location of copied yes, no yes
geometry based on changes to component placements even if
some components are excluded or in graphics rep.
Assembly update_rep_refs "Yes" updates top assembly simplified reps for replacements yes, no yes
during regeneration and upon replacement.
Assembly use_3d_thumbnail_in_lwg_re Control the usage of 3D thumbnails when retrieving in light yes, no yes
p weight graphic representation

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Assembly use_active_model_in_transfo Transform analysis default behavior: use active model CSYS yes, no no
rm and units or not.
Assembly Process curr_proc_comp_def_color Specifies the default color used to display the current 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
component in a process assembly.
Assembly Process curr_proc_comp_def_font Specifies the default font used on the current component in a
process assembly.
Assembly Process display_comps_to_assemble Yes - The design model goes into memory and displays. Pick yes, no yes
process components from the design model or the Model
Tree. No - Only the Model Tree displays. As you pick process
components from the Model Tree, they go into memory.

Assembly Process offset_line_def_color Specifies the color that offset lines are displayed in drawings. 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000

Assembly Process offset_line_def_font Specifies the font in which offset lines are displayed in
drawings.
Assembly Process prev_proc_comp_def_color Specify the default color for components added to a process 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
assembly in a previous step.
Assembly Process prev_proc_comp_def_font Specify the default font for previously added components in a
process assembly.
Casting & Mold Design allow_shrink_dim_before Allow calculation before relations. yes, no no

Casting & Mold Design default_mold_base_vendor Default Value for Mold Base vendor. futaba_mm, dme, hasco,
dme_mm, hasco_mm
Casting & Mold Design default_shrink_formula Default option of shrinkage formula: 1/(1-S) - ASME standard asme, simple simple
or 1+S (simple).
Casting & Mold Design mold_layout_origin_name Sets a specified coordinate system as the default for the cavity
layout origin.
Casting & Mold Design mold_vol_surf_no_auto_rollb Do not perform automatic rollback while modifying mold yes, no no
ack volumes or parting surfaces.
Casting & Mold Design pro_catalog_dir Sets the path to the catalog directory containing the catalog
menu and the names of other catalog files, such as ejector
pins. For example: pro_catalog_dir
proe_loadpoint/apps_data/mold_data/catalog. Use full path
name to avoid problems.
Casting & Mold Design pro_cav_lay_rule_dir Sets the default directory for cavity layout rules. Use the full
path name to avoid problems.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Casting & Mold Design shrinkage_value_display Determines how dimensions are displayed when shrinkage is final_value, percent_shrink percent_shrink
applied to a model with Pro/MOLDESIGN. Percent_shrink -
Dimensions appear with the shrinkage percent.

Colors color Turns the colors on or off. Turning colors off displays the yes, no yes
model wireframe in white.
Colors color_ramp_size Specifies the number of shades in a color ramp. Applicable to -1
multi-color, shaded model displays of simulation / analysis
results. System graphics must support 256 colors and color
maps that compress.
Colors color_resolution Specifies minimum allowable deviation between user-defined 0.1
colors. Colors having RGB values within tolerance of existing
colors cannot be created. Decreasing this setting allows more
colors that are very similar in RGB value to be defined.

Colors global_appearance_file Material Global Appearance file path.

Colors mat_assign_appearance Control whether default appearance in material definition is yes, no yes
automatically assigned to a part.
Colors number_user_colors Specifies the maximum number of different wireframe colors -1
that can display in the graphics area(s) at any given moment.

Colors pro_colormap_path Specifies the directory path for a color map (.map) file to be
loaded from disk. Use the full path name to avoid problems.

Colors reflection_analysis_display
Black and White displays reflection as black and white stripes. black and white, surface black and white
Surface color - uses the surface color to represent reflection color
stripes.
Colors suppress_appearance_mess Suppress the Lightworks appearance conversion notification yes, no no
age dialog.
Colors system_background_color Defines default graphics area background color. The three 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and
blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a
medium blue. Change in session using View>Display
Settings>System Colors.
Colors system_colors_file Specifies the system color file. Use the full path name to avoid
problems.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Colors system_curves_color Defines default curve color. The three decimal values specify 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
(in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the resulting
color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in
session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.

Colors system_dimmed_menu_colo Defines default secondary highlight color. The three decimal 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
r values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and blue in
the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium
blue. Change in session using View>Display Settings>System
Colors.
Colors system_edge_high_color Defines default edge highlight color. The three decimal values 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
specify (in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the
resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue.
Change in session using View>Display Settings>System
Colors.
Colors system_geometry_color Defines default color of solid wireframe entities. The three 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and
blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a
medium blue. Change in session using View>Display
Settings>System Colors.
Colors system_hidden_color Defines default color of hidden, wireframe entities. The three 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and
blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a
medium blue. Change in session using View>Display
Settings>System Colors.
Colors system_highlight_color Defines default primary highlight color. The three decimal 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and blue in
the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium
blue. Change in session using View>Display Settings>System
Colors.
Colors system_letter_color Defines default color of datum tags. The three decimal values 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
specify (in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the
resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue.
Change in session using View>Display Settings>System
Colors.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Colors system_section_color Defines default section color. The three decimal values specify 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
(in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the resulting
color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in
session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.

Colors system_sheetmetal_color Defines default color of Sheetmetal parts. The three decimal 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and blue in
the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium
blue. Change in session using View>Display Settings>System
Colors.
Colors system_volume_color Defines default color of Manufacturing volumes. The three 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green and
blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a
medium blue. Change in session using View>Display
Settings>System Colors.
Colors use_part_color_for_hidden_li Determines how to color the hidden lines of parts that have yes, no no
nes user defined colors. "YES" - Use the dimmed part color for
hidden lines. SYSTEM_HIDDEN_COLOR is ignored if it has
been specified.
Data Exchange acis_export_params For ACIS interface allows to export object, feature and entity yes, no no
level parameters.
Data Exchange acis_export_units Allows selection of model units for ACIS export. micron, mm, default, in, ft, m, default
cm
Data Exchange afx_enabled Loads EFX application. yes, no no
Data Exchange allow_flat_to_screen_note Allow creation of flat to screen notes when option is set to true yes, no no

Data Exchange atb_auto_check_on_activate Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Activate' toggle. off, on off

Data Exchange atb_auto_check_on_retrieve Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Retrieve' toggle. off, on on

Data Exchange atb_auto_check_on_update Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Update' toggle. off, on off

Data Exchange atb_ident_cadds_files Allows to identify CADDS files in the file open browser. yes, no no
Data Exchange atb_prod_asm_upd_by_com Allows to update a Pro/DESKTOP assembly based on yes, no yes
p_ids assembly component ids, if set to YES. Otherwise, the update
will be based on component names.
Data Exchange atb_show_log Sets state of ATB 'Show Log' toggle. off, on on

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange auto_associate_dimensions If set to yes, Creo Parametric will attempt to take imported yes, no no
dimensions that are not associative and link them to geometric
entities so that they act as associative.

Data Exchange cadds_import_layer Allows import of CADDS5 layering. yes, no yes

Data Exchange catia_out_to_existing_model Append - If the selected CATIA model already exists, the new append, overwrite append
data is appended to the existing CATIA file. Overwrite - If the
selected CATIA model already exists, the newly exported file
overwrites the existing one.
Data Exchange cgm_use_pentable No - Do not use a defined pen table for formatting of CGM yes, no no
export.
Data Exchange cri_grafting_enable Activates "Graft features" button under File menu. This allows yes, no no
user to graft features created in CRI model to active model.

Data Exchange dazix_default_placement_uni Specifies the units to be used for data imported in Dazix files. micron, mm, thou
t
Data Exchange dazix_export_mounthole Yes - Causes the MOUNTHOLE section of a Dazix file to be yes, no no
processed as a mount hole. No - Causes the MOUNTHOLE
section to be processed as a cut.
Data Exchange dazix_z_translation Yes - Passes the objects in the .edn files through z translation. yes, no yes

Data Exchange direct_vrml Yes - Enables direct VRML conversion. yes, no no

Data Exchange dwg_export_format Provides the ability to choose DWG file version when exporting 14, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2010 2007
from Creo Parametric drawing.
Data Exchange dxf_block_to_pro_symbol Specifies whether or not DXF BLOCKS to be imported as Creo yes, no no
Parametric symbols. Yes - Imports BLOCKS as symbol
definitions, No - Imports BLOCKS as separate entities.

Data Exchange dxf_export_format Provides the ability to choose DXF file version when exporting 12, 13, 14, 2000, 2004, 2007
from Creo Parametric drawing. 2007, 2010
Data Exchange dxf_in_faceted_brep Default, faceted boundary representation is allowed in import. yes, no yes

Data Exchange dxf_in_proxy_entity Controls the input support for ACAD_PROXY_ENTITY. yes, no yes
Data Exchange dxf_out_comments YES - comments (999 group codes) will be created in DXF file yes, no yes
exported from Creo Parametric. NO - DXF file will be created
without comment lines.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange dxf_out_drawing_scale Specify whether or not to export drawing scale to the DXF or yes, no no
DWG file. Yes - Includes a scale factor DIMLFAC in the
exported DXF/DWG. No - Exports without using a scale for the
drawing. Set to Yes when exporting to read into AutoCAD.

Data Exchange dxf_out_scale_views Specify whether or not to scale drawing views when exporting yes, no no
to the DXF or DWG file. Yes - rescales the entire drawing in
such a way that the main view scale becomes 1:1. No -
exports without rescaling.
Data Exchange dxf_out_sep_dim_w_breaks YES - Breaks dimensions with breaks on witness lines to yes, no no
separate entities and preserves the original picture. No -
Exports such dimensions as DXF DIMENSION entities and
removes the breaks on witness lines.
Data Exchange dxfio_in_sjis Determines if the SJIS is supported when importing/exporting yes, no yes
DXF files in Japanese
Data Exchange ecad_area_default_import Defines how imported ECAD areas are treated. Cosm_area - 3d_volume, cosm_area cosm_area
Treats imported ECAD areas as cosmetic area features.
3d_volume - Imports ECAD areas with Z-heights as a 3D
enclosed quilt.
Data Exchange ecad_board_csys_def_name Specifies the default coordinate system name added to an
ECAD board being imported. If you do not set this variable, the
system prompts you for a name.
Data Exchange ecad_comp_csys_def_name Specifies the default coordinate system name added to an
ECAD component being imported. If you do not set this
variable, the system prompts you for a name.
Data Exchange ecad_comp_layer_map Allow layer mapping for ECAD component's import into yes, no yes
Assembly.
Data Exchange ecad_comp_naming_conven ECAD_NAME / ECAD_ALT_NAME - Uses the components ecad_name, ecad_name
tion package name or part number as the part name. ecad_name_ecad_alt_name,
ECAD_NAME_ECAD_ALT_NAME - Concatenates the ecad_alt_name
component's package name and part number as the part
name.
Data Exchange ecad_comp_xsec_def_name Will allow pre-setting default X-section to be used for
component outline output to *.eda format.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange ecad_create_hint_add Assists in creation of an ecad_hint.map file. Yes - yes, no yes
Automatically renames components, if necessary, each time
library of component outlines is imported to Creo Parametric.
This does not create an ecad_hint.map file. It controls if
ecad_hint.add is created.
Data Exchange ecad_default_comp_height Sets default value and units for an ECAD component being -1.000000 ecad_unit_not_set
imported. Units can be: inch, mil (1E-3 inches), thou (1E-6
inches), cm, mm, micron (1E-6 meters), dsu (1E-8 meters). If
not set, the system uses the current component's units.

Data Exchange ecad_default_comp_place_stSets default component placement status for export unplaced, fixed, placed, placed
atus (parameter setting will override the default). mcad, ecad
Data Exchange ecad_edmd_out_version Set the EDMD output version. 2.0, 1.2 2
Data Exchange ecad_exp_both_two_areas Supports the export of ECAD areas with different "Above yes, no no
Board" and "Below Board" conditions. "yes" - Enables you to
export both sided keep-in/keep-out ECAD areas as two
individual areas (top and bottom).
Data Exchange ecad_export_cuts_as_holes Exports Creo Parametric cuts as holes to ECAD systems. yes, no yes

Data Exchange ecad_export_holes_as_cuts Exports Creo Parametric holes as cuts to ECAD systems. yes, no no

Data Exchange ecad_import_holes_as_featu Import sections specified as DRILLED_HOLE as through-all yes, no yes
res holes. Boards created with Creo Parametric drilled holes
export with default value of NPTH for the ECAD_HOLE_TYPE
parameter. Create this feature parameter if a value of PTH is
needed (IDF 2.0/3.0).
Data Exchange ecad_import_relative_accura Defines the relative accuracy used in ECAD import. 0.0012
cy
Data Exchange ecad_mapping_file Specify the ecad_hint.map file that will be used for ECAD
operations.
Data Exchange ecad_missing_component_st Setup default status for missing components in "Investigate keep_missing, keep_missing
atus Placement" Dialog. delete_missing
Data Exchange ecad_mtg_hole_import Setup the default for the import of ECAD Holes type MTG (IDF yes, no, as lightweight yes
3.0 or IDX ONLY)

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange ecad_other_outl_csys_def_n Specifies the default coordinate system name for the
ame .OTHER_OUTLINE section of an IDF 2.0 ECAD component
being imported. If you do not set this variable, the system uses
ECAD DEFAULT as coordinate system name.

Data Exchange ecad_outline_ents_enhanced Enhanced export of special entities to ECAD formats. Yes - yes, no no
_exp Attempt to approximate arcs and lines. No - Use part accuracy
to approximate lines.
Data Exchange ecad_panel_csys_def_name Specifies the default coordinate system name added to an
ECAD panel being imported. If you do not set this variable, the
system prompts you for a name.
Data Exchange ecad_pin_hole_import Set up the default for the import of ECAD Holes from type PIN yes, no, as lightweight no
(IDF 3.0 or IDX ONLY)
Data Exchange ecad_reject_strategy Configures the way the changes are rejected. ui_based, as_original, ui_based
as_base
Data Exchange ecad_set_intercomm_compa Yes - Set both EDA format version and output method to yes, no no
tible support InterComm product, yes or no.
Data Exchange ecad_tool_hole_import Setup the default for the import of ECAD Holes type TOOL yes, no, as lightweight yes
(IDF 3.0 or IDX ONLY)
Data Exchange ecad_via_hole_import Set up the default for the import of ECAD Holes from type VIA yes, no, as lightweight yes
(IDF 3.0 or IDX ONLY)
Data Exchange enable_acis_export_extensio Enable ACIS export extension. yes, no no
n
Data Exchange enable_cadra_export Enables the CADRA command in the EXPORT menu. This yes, no no
enables the creation of a CADRA specific IGES file.
Data Exchange explode_iges_dimension_not Controls how dimensions are treated when importing an IGES yes, no no
e drawing file. Yes - Each IGES dimension explodes into an
independent note with the dimension text and a dimension with
an empty note. No - Dimensions are treated as before.

Data Exchange export_3d_force_default_na Specify whether the Creo Parametric model names should be yes, no no
ming used for STEP export. Yes - Use default naming. No - Add
suffixes to model file names.
Data Exchange export_to_shipit Enable Ship-it interface export. yes, no no
Data Exchange extend_cvpath Extends CVPATH search path for CADDS5 data exchanging.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange fix_autocad_iges_text_scale Fixes scaling problems with AutoCAD releases earlier than yes, no no
Release 10. Yes - Repairs AutoCAD files appropriately.

Data Exchange fix_catia_iges_sym_note Corrects a problem caused by multiple rotations of a note in a yes, no no
CATIA IGES file. Yes - Rectifies any discrepancies.
Data Exchange fix_imported_set_view_orient Sets viewing characteristics for imported CATIA SET files. Yes yes, no no
- Files can have translated views. No - Files cannot have
translated views.
Data Exchange frt_enabled Loads feature recognition application. yes, no no
Data Exchange iges_clip_view_ent Determines whether IGES entities are clipped with regards to yes, no yes
IGES views. YES - Entities outside the view outline are
clipped. NO - No clipping.
Data Exchange iges_clip_view_note Determines how IGES notes are clipped with regards to IGES no_clip, full_clip, partial_clip no_clip
views. No_clip - No clipping. Full_clip - Notes that are partially
outside the view outline are clipped. Partial_clip - Notes
completely outside the view outline are clipped.

Data Exchange iges_export_dwg_views Yes - Exports drawing view information. No - Does not export yes, no no
drawing view information.
Data Exchange iges_in_dwg_color Yes - Import RGB information to IGES files. The color yes, no no
definition entities in the IGES file are imported to the drawings
as user-defined colors. No - The color-definition entities in the
IGES files are ignored when importing to the drawing.

Data Exchange iges_in_dwg_line_font Controls the import of user-defined line fonts. Yes - Give yes, no no
default names to user-defined line styles without names in
order ("IGES_1," "IGES_2" etc.). No - Imports the user-defined
line fonts as Solid line font.
Data Exchange iges_in_group_to_dwg_layer Yes - Converts an IGES group to drawing layers. No - The yes, no no
IGES group is not converted.
Data Exchange iges_note_disp Determines what to do when IGES note entities do not point to as_geometry, all_views, all_views
any views or the drawing entity. See the configuration option no_views, as_is
iges_zero_view_disp.
Data Exchange iges_out_all_srfs_as Default - Outputs all surfaces as appropriate IGES surfaces. 128, 114, default default
114 - This option applies only to representations of surface
shape. Trimmed surface entities (type 144) are exported
regardless of setting. 128 - Outputs all surfaces as IGES B-
spline surfaces.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange iges_out_assembly_default_ Set default for assembly export via IGES. Flat - Single level flat, one_level, all_levels, flat
mode model. One_level - Assy structure with pointers to all_parts
components. All_levels - Assy structure with all comps to IGES
files. All_parts - Assy to IGES files with geom info of comps
and assy feats.
Data Exchange iges_out_catia_gdt_width Yes - Enables the desired width of a gtol symbol to be yes, no no
exported to CATIA.
Data Exchange iges_out_catia_notes Yes - Breaks a large note (greater than 70 strings) down into yes, no no
smaller notes, each producing an IGES entity.
Data Exchange iges_out_dwg_color Yes - Enables the export of RGB information to IGES files. The yes, no no
user-defined colors in the drawing are exported to an IGES file
as color definition entities. No - Ignores the user-defined colors
in the drawing when exporting IGES file.

Data Exchange iges_out_dwg_line_font Controls the export of user-defined line font through IGES. No - yes, no no
Exports all geometry as solid font.
Data Exchange iges_out_ent_as_bspline True - Exports all geometry entities, other than lines or arcs, as true, false FALSE
third-degree B-splines. False - Does not export entities as third-
degree B-splines.
Data Exchange iges_out_jamais_compliant Yes - Specifies IGES output with special JAMA-IS subset yes, no no
specification, compliant with the version 1.02 of JAMA-IS
(Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association IGES Subset
Specification). No - Specifies normal IGES.
Data Exchange iges_out_mil_d_28000 Yes - Specifies IGES output that uses the MIL-D-28000 entity yes, no no
subset.
Data Exchange iges_out_spl_crvs_as_126 Converts all part geometry spline curves to IGES entity 126 (B- yes, no yes
spline) when creating an IGES file.
Data Exchange iges_out_spl_srfs_as_128 Converts all part geometry spline surfaces to IGES entity 128 yes, no yes
(B-spline) when creating an IGES file.
Data Exchange iges_out_start_note Yes - Exports the text specified by system_iges_header_file yes, no no
and user_iges_header_file as a note on the drawing. To
control note placement, use the configuration file option
put_iges_drawing_entity.
Data Exchange iges_out_symbol_entity Exports a drawing symbol as an IGES general symbol entity, yes, no yes
IGES type number 228 (yes), or as its component entities:
notes and lines.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange iges_out_trim_curve_deviatio Sets the maximum value for the distance between an XYZ -1
n trimming curve (boundary) and the underlying surface of a
trimmed surface
Data Exchange iges_out_trim_xyz Controls whether or not XYZ data is output in addition to UV yes, no yes
data for trimmed surfaces.
Data Exchange iges_out_trm_srfs_as_143 Yes - Exports all surfaces to IGES entities 141 and 143. This yes, no no
overrides option iges_out_trm_xyz.
Data Exchange iges_zero_view_disp When IGES geometry does not point to any views or the all_views, no_views, as_is all_views
drawing entity. All_views - Creates a copy of the entity for each
view. No_views - Does not create the entity at all. As_is -
Creates the entity once, using only its own transformation
information.
Data Exchange interface_quality Sets amount of checking for overlapping lines and collecting 3
lines of same pen color before exporting plot or 2-D file. 0 - No
check or collection. 1 - No check, but collection. 2 - Partial
check and collection. 3 - Complete check and collection.

Data Exchange intf_cadds_import_make_soli Allows the user to solidify all closed quilts during import yes, no no
d CADDS5 model.
Data Exchange intf_cadds_version Allows the user to switch between the default and alternate 14, 15 14
converter version for interface with CADDS5
Data Exchange intf_generate_log_file Specifies not to generate or generate short or long log files for no, long, short short
data exchange import operations.
Data Exchange intf_in_dwg_pnt_ent Yes - Converts an IGES or DXF point entity to a drawing point. yes, no no

Data Exchange intf_in_dwg_view Controls if associativity in an imported IGES view is preserved. no, 2d_views, 3d_views 2d_views
3D_VIEWS - tries to create 3D views if 3D model exists in the
file. 2D_VIEWS - Imported IGES views work as 2D. No -
Imported IGES views are exploded and become unrelated.

Data Exchange intf_in_extract_profiles Default, no profiles in a data exchange file will be extracted for all, none, comp none
use.
Data Exchange intf_in_granite_direct_enable Allows the user to switch back to the old 'Import Feature' yes, no yes
method of reading Desktop .des files and Granite .g files into
Creo Parametric. By default, Creo Parametric directly opens
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf_in_layer_asm_dialog Yes - Presents a dialog box to control the import of both layers yes, no no
and assemblies. You can choose from the list of layers and/or
solids available in the file to select one or more for import.

Data Exchange intf_in_profile_default Specifies the name of the existing import profile to use by
default.
Data Exchange intf_out_as_bezier Exports all B-splines as Bezier surfaces. yes, no no
Data Exchange intf_out_asm_mapped_item Export assembly components and instances using MAPPED yes, no no
ITEM entity.
Data Exchange intf_out_assign_names Controls how entity names are handled when an object is no_name, user_name, no_name
exported to STEP format from part or assembly mode. You id_name
can give unique names to Creo Parametric datum points,
datum axes, datum curves, surfaces, edges, and quilts.

Data Exchange intf_out_auto_layer_ids Yes - Automatically assigns interface IDs for layers that were yes, no no
not assigned IDs during export. No - Does not assign interface
IDs for layers that were not assigned IDs during export.

Data Exchange intf_out_blanked_entities Filters export of entities based on their blank status yes, no yes
Data Exchange intf_out_cat_start_model Specifies Catia start model to be used for CATIA II .model
export.
Data Exchange intf_out_ed_recipe_file Sets the Creo View recipe file for export to .ed and .edz
formats. For use with Windchill 8.0 and earlier servers
Data Exchange intf_out_layer Layer mapping mechanism providing an ability to group none, part_layer, none
entities to layers or blocks. block_layer,
block_nested_layer,
block_view_based_layer,
block_nested_view_based_l
ayer
Data Exchange intf_out_layer_rename_table Enables you to assign interface ids to layers during export

Data Exchange intf_out_max_bspl_degree Controls the maximum degree of exported B-spline surfaces 16
when exporting through IGES
Data Exchange intf_out_pvs_recipe_file Sets the Creo View recipe file for export to .pvs and .pvz
formats. For use with Windchill 9.0 and later servers

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf_out_text_length Sets text length in exported 2-D. As_is - Width of each as_is, full_size, adjusted full_size
character is width of strokes. Full_size - Width of each
character is width of character text box. Adjusted - Adjusts
spacing so no extra space left and end/start character do not
overlap.
Data Exchange intf_profile_dir Specifies the directory where import and export profiles are
stored. Use the full path to avoid problems.
Data Exchange intf_pv_recipe_dir Sets the directory for user defined Creo View recipe files
Data Exchange intf_ug_version Sets the version of Unigraphics interface. nx6, nx7, nx8 nx6
Data Exchange intf_use_variable_size Yes - IGES,DXF,STEP files with variable sized sheet yes, no yes
information are imported andput on the appropriate variable-
size format. Without a sheet size, the system tries to apply the
correct variable-size format. No - The IGES,DXF,STEP
drawing isplaced on a standard sized format.

Data Exchange intf2d_fit_incompatible_data YES - For import and export, fixes compatibility problems yes, no no
between 2-D external formats (such as IGES and DXF) and
Creo Parametric.
Data Exchange intf2d_iges_out_hatch YES - Exports draft xhatching as IGES sectioned area entity. yes, no no
NO - exports draft xhatching as separate geometric entities.

Data Exchange intf2d_in_acad_ignore_3d YES - Ignore the 3DSOLID entities, if they exist, in the yes, no no
DXF/DWG file being imported in Drawing mode. Only, the 2D
entities are processed. NO - Create an assembly by
processing the 3DSOLID entities in the DWG/DXF file being
imported in Drawing mode. This is the default value for this
option.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_acad_wrap_tbl_text Wrap table texts imported from a DXF or DWG file when set to yes, no no
s YES.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_assoc_dim_geom Controls if imported associative dimensions remain yes, no no
associative. Yes - If the drawing setup option
associative_dimensioning is Yes, then dimensions are
imported associative. No - Dimensions do not retain
associativity.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_bottom_margin Sets the bottom margin in drawing units for imported drawings. 0

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf2d_in_create_multiline_no Create a single multi-line note on importing multi-line text when yes, no yes
te is set to YES.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_dim AS_SEP_ENT - Imports each component of a dimension as_symbol, as_is, as_is
separately. AS_IS - Imports dimensions as dimensions in as_sep_ent
Pro/ENGINEER. AS_SYMBOL - Imports dimensions as
symbols in Pro/ENGINEER.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_dxf_mapping_file Specifies the mapping file for DXF and DWG import. Absolute
or relative path to the file can be used.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_iges_hatch_bnd_la Yes - Places all sectioned areas boundary imported from the yes, no no
yer IGES file in one layer named IGES_HATCH_BOUNDARY. NO
- Does not place sectioned areas boundary in one layer.

Data Exchange intf2d_in_iges_symbols Controls whether to import IGES symbols as symbols or as yes, no yes
entities by default. Yes - Import IGES symbols as symbols by
default. No - Import IGES symbols as entities by default.

Data Exchange intf2d_in_left_margin Sets the left margin in drawing units for imported drawings. 0

Data Exchange intf2d_in_mi_mapping_file Specifies the mapping file for MI import. Absolute or relative
path to the file can be used.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_open_log_window Yes - Opens Import Log File in a separate window. No - The yes, no no
Log File does not appear in the window.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_recompute_dim_val Indicates whether to recompute associative dimensions upon yes, no no
ue import.
Data Exchange intf2d_in_right_margin Sets the right margin in drawing units for imported drawings. 0

Data Exchange intf2d_in_std_clrs_as_user_d Yes - standard colors are imported as user-defined colors. No - yes, no yes
ef standard colors are mapped to Creo Parametric colors.

Data Exchange intf2d_in_top_margin Sets the top margin in drawing units for imported drawings. 0

Data Exchange intf2d_in_white_as_black If set to yes entities having white color will be imported as yes, no yes
black when the background color is white.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_acad_brk_tbl_w_b Yes - drawing tables having blanked lines are exported to yes, no no
l_ln DXF/DWG as separate entities, No - the tables are exported
as DXF/DWG tables but the lines are not blanked.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf2d_out_acad_mtext Create a single MTEXT entity for multi-line text notes when is yes, no yes
set to YES.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_acad_ole_as_ima Controls OLE export to DXF/DWG. Yes - exports OLE objects yes, no yes
ge as DXF/DWG IMAGEs. No - exports OLE objects as separate
entities.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_acad_text_align As_is - Exports notes to DXF/DWG with their original as_is, fit as_is
alignment values. Fit - Exports notes with FIT alignment.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_acad_unicode Yes - Non-ASCII characters are written in UNICODE encoding. yes, no no

Data Exchange intf2d_out_cgm_old_lfont_m Yes - Use the old line font mapping in CGM export: hidden yes, no no
ap lines to type 2, CTRLFONT to type 4, PHANTOMFONT to type
5. No - Use the new mapping: hidden lines to type 12,
CTRLFONT to type 11, PHANTOMFONT to type 13.

Data Exchange intf2d_out_cgm_ver Provides the ability to choose CGM metafile version when 1, 3 1
exporting from Creo Parametric drawing.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_dxf_mapping_file Specifies the mapping file for DXF and DWG export. Absolute
or relative path to the file can be used.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_enhanced_ents Controls whether the enhanced entities (SPLINE and none, spline_and_hatch, spline_and_hatch
HATCHING) are converted to the corresponding DXF entities spline_only, hatch_only
or represented as separate lines and polylines.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_iges_layers_with_i Yes - Exports interface IDs of layers as IGES levels. yes, no no
d
Data Exchange intf2d_out_image_format If set to "png" shaded views will be exported as a PNG image jpeg, png png
and the background will be transparent. If set to "jpeg" shaded
views will be exported as a JPEG image and the background
will be opaque.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_line_width YES - Exports line width information to DXF. NO - all entities yes, no yes
are exported with the default width.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_linemerge_ign_lay If set to yes overlapping lines will be merged regardless of their yes, no no
ers layers when exporting or plotting a drawing. If set to no
overlapping lines belonging to different layers will not be
merged.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_open_log_window Yes - Opens Export Log File in special window. No - the Log yes, no no
File will not appear in the window.
Data Exchange intf2d_out_pnt_ent Yes - Exports a drawing point to IGES, DXF or DWG as a yes, no no
point entity. No - Exports a drawing point as shape entities.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf2d_out_splines_to_arcs Yes - splines geometrically representing arcs will be exported yes, no yes
as arcs. No - such splines will be exported as splines.

Data Exchange intf2d_out_stroke_text Strokes == text is converted to lines and dots. "NONE"- Does all, none, special none
not stroke out the text for export. "ALL" - Strokes out all the
text. "SPECIAL" - Strokes out only special characters.

Data Exchange intf3d_ideas_import_filter Enables UI to selectively import I-DEAS part and assembly yes, no no
models from the I-DEAS .mf1 and .pkg container files.

Data Exchange intf3d_ideas_install_dir Specifies the path for I-DEAS installation. Use the full
pathname to avoid problems.
Data Exchange intf3d_ideas_run_command Specifies the I-DEAS run command. Default command is ideas.cmd
"ideas".
Data Exchange intf3d_in_enable_layer_join No - Join surfaces on import as geometry is loaded from file. yes, no yes
Yes - Use new method to join surfaces by layer (surfaces
contained on the same layer are joined together first) with a
better chance of joining those surface elements to form closed
geometry.
Data Exchange intf3d_in_import_as_facets Import faceted data for formats that support both facet and yes, no, default default
Brep representations.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_anno_as This option will determine if annotations are exported and, if none, default, graphic, graphic
exported, whether they will be exported as polyline or semantic
semantic.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_ident_crv Specifies model parameter IDENT_CRV while exporting to -1
Catia.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_ident_pt Specifies model parameter IDENT_PT while exporting to -1
Catia.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_infinity Specifies model parameter INFINITY while exporting to Catia. -1

Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_model_sz Specifies model parameter MODEL_SZ while exporting to -1

Catia.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_sag Specifies model parameter SAG while exporting to Catia. -1
Data Exchange intf3d_out_cat2_step Specifies model parameter STEP while exporting to Catia. -1

Data Exchange intf3d_out_datums_by_defau Determines whether datum curves are included when yes, no no
lt exporting IGES files in Batch mode.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf3d_out_default_option Controls the type of 3-D data output through Pro/BATCH to an none, wireframe, surfaces, surfaces
IGES or STEP file. wireframe_surfaces, solid,
shells
Data Exchange intf3d_out_extend_surface Specifies how surfaces are handled for exporting files to other yes, no yes
systems
Data Exchange intf3d_out_force_surf_normal IGES and PDGS export. Controls normals of non-analytic yes, no no
s surfaces. Yes - Forces the surface normals to point in a
consistent direction. No - Does not force the surface normals
to point in a consistent direction.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_jt_auto_lods Generate three default Creo Parametric LODs. yes, no no
Data Exchange intf3d_out_jt_brep No*: Export to JT as facet representation only, jt_brep: Export no, jt_brep, xt_brep no
to JT as facet and jt_brep representation, xt_brep: Export to JT
as facet and xt_brep representation
Data Exchange intf3d_out_jt_structure Specifies product structure to file structure mapping defined in per_part, fully_shattered, per_part
JT Open Toolkit. monolithic
Data Exchange intf3d_out_parameters Exports parameters with models. all, none, designated all
Data Exchange intf3d_out_prop_chord_heigh Use maximum chord heights proportional to component sizes. yes, no no
ts
Data Exchange intf3d_out_prop_step_sizes Use maximum step sizes proportional to component sizes. yes, no no

Data Exchange intf3d_out_surface_deviation Sets maximum allowable deviation between original and -1
resulting surfaces in the process of converting Creo
Parametric surfaces to spline surfaces. By setting this you
convert surfaces with a better approximation than by using the
current model accuracy.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_unicode_to_neutr YES - Unicode strings are exported to the Neutral file, NO - yes, no yes
al Unicode strings are converted to ascii characters for Neutral
file export.
Data Exchange intf3d_out_use_num_names Use numeric layer names as layer export IDs. yes, no yes

Data Exchange intf3d_out_use_step_size Use maximum step size(s). yes, no no

Data Exchange intf3d_parasolid_export_sche Allows user to choose the schema to be used for parasolid sch_10004
ma export. Default is SCH_10004. Consult online documentation
for other valid schema settings.
Data Exchange medusa_2d_config_file Specifies the Medusa 2D Interface config. file. Absolute or
relative path to the file can be used.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange mentor_ver_2_0 Yes - Exports the file in IDF 2.0 format. No - Exports the file in yes, no yes
IDF 1.0 format unless IDF 2.0 is selected from the ECAD
FORMAT menu.
Data Exchange pdf_linecap 0 - Butt cap: stroked lines are squared off at the endpoint of butt, round, projecting butt
the path. There is no projection beyond the end of the path. square

Data Exchange pdf_linejoin 0 - Miter join: outer edges of the strokes for the two segments round, miter, bevel miter
are extended until they meet at an angle.
Data Exchange pdf_use_pentable No - PDF export does not use any defined pentable changes yes, no no
as would be applied to plotting the drawing.
Data Exchange pro_gplug_dir Specifies the directory in which Granite application plug-ins are <creo_loadpoint>\x86e_win64\gplug
located. Use the full pathname to avoid problems. s\
Data Exchange pro_stheno_command Specifies the command for Stheno launch.
Data Exchange put_iges_drawing_entity Specifies whether or not to suppress the output of the IGES yes, no yes
drawing entity, #404, to the IGES file. No - The drawing entity
is not output.
Data Exchange step_appearance_layers_gro No - Output of Appearances, Layers, and Groups is enabled yes, no no
ups for STEP standard AP214. Yes - Output of Appearances,
Layers, and Groups is enabled for STEP standard AP203.

Data Exchange step_export_ap214_asm_def Toggles the default setting of the File Structure field in the single_file, single_file
_mode STEP Export dialog box for supported assembly STEP export separate_parts_only,
files. separate_all_objects
Data Exchange step_export_dwg_views AS_3D_VIEWS - Export 3-D model geometry with its no, as_3d_views, no
associative views. AS_3D_VIEWS_ASSOC_DRAFT - Export 3- as_3d_views_assoc_draft
D model geometry with its associative views and view related
annotations. NO - Export only 2-D representations of the 3-D
models. This is the default.
Data Exchange step_export_format Specifies output format when exporting to STEP. AP203_IS - ap203_is, ap202_is, ap203_is
Formats output to ISO 10303 AP203IS format. AP214_CD - ap209_dis, ap214_is,
Formats output with geometry that meets the specification for ap203_e2, ap203_is_ext
the long-term schema for AP214cc1.

Data Exchange step_out_asm_val_prop Export validation information for assemblies to the STEP file yes, no no
for formats ap203_e2, ap214_is
Data Exchange step_out_material Exports the material definition (name and density) to the STEP yes, no no
file for formats ap203_e2, ap214_is and 203_is_ext

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange step_out_material_as_produ Export the material definition (name and density) to the STEP yes, no no
ct file as a separate STEP PRODUCT entity
Data Exchange step_out_suppl_geom Export datum csys, planes, axes, points to the STEP file for yes, no no
formats ap203_e2, ap214_is
Data Exchange system_iges_header_file Inserts specified text file into the Start section of IGES files
(refer to user_iges_header_file). When used with
user_iges_header_file, the system text appears first.
Data Exchange tiff_compression TIFF exports are done without compression. none, g4, packbits, deflate none
Data Exchange tiff_type Determines the type of tiff items are exported to variables refer rgb, palette, grayscale, mono rgb
to color sets
Data Exchange use_export_2d_dialog Yes - Opens export options dialog when exporting Creo yes, no yes
Parametric drawing. No - exports file without the options
dialog.
Data Exchange use_iges_font_1003 Used to disable the use of IGES font 1003. yes, no yes
Data Exchange use_iges_kanji_font_2001 Specifies whether to convert Kanji notes in Creo Parametric to yes, no no
IGES Kanji notes (font code) when exporting. Yes - Converts
Kanji notes to IGES Kanji notes. No - Converts using Font 1.

Data Exchange user_iges_header_file Filename - Insert specified text file into the Start section of
IGES file. Valid parametric note symbols will be replaced
during export. For example, &dwg_name in the text file is
replaced by the drawing name when a drawing is exported.

Data Exchange vda_header The complete filename of the text file containing VDA header
information. If you intend to use the same header for all VDA
files, specify the full pathname.
Data Exchange vrml_anchor_url Enables you to place an anchor on a specified VRML
component during the export to VRML. The keywords are
optional.
Data Exchange vrml_background_color Yes - Exports a model to VRML with the Creo Parametric yes, no no
background color.
Data Exchange vrml_explode_lines Yes - Exports a model to VRML with explode lines for yes, no yes
assembly or assembly process data.
Data Exchange vrml_export_resolution Specifies the number of levels of detail (LODs) in models high, medium, low medium
exported in VRML format.
Data Exchange vrml_export_version Allows the user to choose between exporting to the VRML 2.0 2.0, 1.0 2
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange vrml_file_duplicate_material Yes - Ensures that the model components retain their true yes, no no
color. No - In some viewers, component colors might not be
consistent.
Data Exchange vrml_multiple_views All - Exports top-level and lower-level assembly component all, none, top all
views into VRML format. None - Does not export component
views into VRML format. Top - Exports top-level object view
only into VRML format.
Data Exchange vrml_parameters Controls the export of user parameters. Designated - Export all, none, designated designated
only designated parameters. All - Export all parameters. None -
Do not export parameters.
Data Exchange vrml_simprep_export Yes - Specifies direct and in memory export of top-level yes, no no
assembly simplified representation to Pro/FLY-THROUGH
package files.
Data Exchange www_add_aux_frame Creates additional frame for each process step or for yes, no no
assembly publication. Yes - Auxiliary files aux.html are created
for each step in assembly process (in each step00 directory) to
be replaced by your .html file. No - Auxiliary files are not
created.
Data Exchange www_export_geometry_as Specifies the output format by to one of the values all, vrml, cgm, jpg, jpg_vrml
cgm_vrml, jpg_vrml,
cgm_jpg
Data Exchange www_multiple_views All - Writes all views in any component to the appropriate all, none, top top
VRML files. Top - Writes only named views that reside in the
assembly or process assembly to top-level VRML files. None -
Does not write named views to VRML files.
Data Exchange www_tree_location Specifies the location of the model tree in the browser window. out, in out
Out - Opens model tree in a separate window. In - Includes
model tree in the Web page and removes the Tree checkbox
from the control panel.
Data Management allow_import_file_extension Allow additonal files with extensions to be shown in the import
dialog
Data Management bitmap_size Works in conjunction with save_bitmap. Determines the size 200
(squared) of the bitmap image that is stored.
Data Management dm_auto_open_zip YES - Windchill CAD packages or zip files will open yes, no yes
automatically. NO - User selects which file in contents to open.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Management dm_cache_limit Enter amount of disk space (in megabytes) to allocate for local
file storage. The change to the existing setting will take effect
after Creo Parametric is restarted
Data Management dm_cache_mode Indicate which objects will be written to local cache when all, none, modified all
objects in Creo Parametric memory are saved.
Data Management dm_checkout_on_the_fly Controls the default action presented to the user when Check checkout, continue checkout
Out on the fly dialog comes up
Data Management dm_fallback_server_location Specifies the server location where objects will be saved when
Creo Parametric does not provide an ability to specify the
target save location. This option is applicable for Windchill
ProductPoint only.
Data Management dm_http_compression_level Set the data compression factor (0-9, 0= no compression) for
data exchange with a Windchill server.
Data Management dm_offline_after_event Allow the user to choose to work offline when there is a loss of yes, no yes
server connection. Staying online will continue to retry server
operations.
Data Management dm_offline_options_activated Yes - Synchronize, Download and Upload boxes are checked yes, no yes
when going online. No - Only Synchronize box is checked
when going online.
Data Management dm_overwrite_contents_on_ Yes: Windchill Workspace Update will overwrite yes, no no
update locally/modified out of date objects with the ones in the server.
No (Default): Windchill Workspace Update will update
metadata only.
Data Management dm_remember_server Primary server/workspace must be set by user for each Creo yes, no yes
Parametric session.
Data Management dm_save_as_attachment Controls the default option for Save A Copy when models are yes, no yes
saved as in non-Creo Parametric format. Yes - It will by default
save it as secondary content attachment to the original CAD
Document. No- It will by default save it as Primary CAD
Document
Data Management dm_search_primary_server Search the primary server for dependencies not found in the yes, no yes
workspace.
Data Management dm_secondary_upload Indicate when modified Creo Parametric objects on a automatic, explicit automatic
secondary server will be moved from the local cache to the
user's workspace on the server.
Data Management dm_simple Activate Simple Windchill Interaction yes, no no

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Data Management dm_synchronize_in_backgro Yes: Enables workspace synchronization in the background. yes, no no
und No (Default): Workspace synchronization will happen in the
foreground.
Data Management dm_update_unconfirmed_ins Specifies when to force verification and save of unconfirmed never, always, critical_only never
tances assembly instances to data management system: NEVER
- never; CRITICAL_ONLY - only to correct or prevent
doubtless data corruption; ALWAYS - whenever generic
is saved
Data Management dm_upload_objects Indicate when modified Creo Parametric objects will be moved automatic, explicit explicit
from the local cache to the user workspace on the server.

Data Management dm_user_presence Enable user presence indicator and actions. This capability yes, no yes
requires a connection with a PDM server and requires an
installed and running Microsoft communicator client.

Data Management let_proe_rename_pdm_objec Determines whether an object fetched from a PDM database yes, no no
ts can be renamed in a Creo Parametric session.
Data Management pdm_rev Specify how the system parameter, PDM_REV, should be pdmrev_fmt_rev_ver, pdmrev_fmt_rev_ver
formatted. Only useful for objects submitted to Pro/PDM or pdmrev_fmt_rev,
Pro/INTRALINK. pdmrev_fmt_branch_rev_ver
, pdmrev_fmt_branch_rev
Data Management read_parameters_of_exclude Allow Creo Parametric designated parameters on excluded yes, no, no
d objects in Simplified Representation to be visible in Model Tree common_name_only
columns.
Data Management regenerate_read_only_object Determines whether an object retrieved from PDM database yes, no yes
s with read only status can be regenerated in a Creo Parametric
session.
Data Management save_bitmap When performing a save on a model, determines what level of none, toplevelonly, alllevels none
the assembly will have bitmap images created of modified
components.
Data Management save_bitmap_type When performing a save on a model, determines the type of cgm, bmp, tiff, gif, jpeg bmp
image file that is created for that model. Used with
"save_bitmap" option.
Data Management save_unchanged_pdm_objec Determines how to save in the current working directory an as_ref, as_copy as_ref
t object fetched from a Pro/PDM database into a Creo
Parametric session.
Design Manager dont_show_symbol_nodes Do not show references derived from relations in Parent/Child yes, no no
viewer.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Dimensions & allow_rfs_default_gtols_alwa Yes - Enables RFS/Default gtols to be created even when not yes, no no
Tolerances ys permitted by ANSI standard.
Dimensions & ang_dim_in_screen Yes - If the display is in the default pan/zoom setting yes, no no
Tolerances (View>Pan/Zoom>Reset), the system checks whether an
angular dimension is visible on the screen. If it is not visible,
then the system moves the dimension to a visible location.

Dimensions & angular_tol An alternative format for setting default angular tolerance 0
Tolerances dimensions. The value sets the number of decimal places, and
the tolerance is the actual tolerance value. For integer
dimensions, the value is zero, and the tolerance is an integer.

Dimensions & angular_tol_0.0 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 5
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & angular_tol_0.00 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 50
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & angular_tol_0.000 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 500
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & angular_tol_0.0000 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 5000
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & angular_tol_0.00000 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 50000
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & angular_tol_0.000000 Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option 500000
Tolerances sets a tolerance for a specific decimal place. The value is the
place of the last decimal.
Dimensions & create_fraction_dim Yes - All dimensions created will be displayed as fractions. yes, no no
Tolerances
Dimensions & default_ang_units Sets the display of newly created angular dimensions both in ang_deg, ang_min, ang_sec ang_deg
Tolerances the model and in the drawing. There is no impact on
dimensions previously created. ang_deg - Decimal degrees.
ang_min - Degrees and decimal minutes ang_sec - Degrees,
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Dimensions & default_dec_places Sets the default number of decimal places (0-13) to which to 2
Tolerances round newly created dimensions. Unrounded dimensions
automatically determine the number of decimal places required
to display their stored value.
Dimensions & default_dim_num_digits_cha Sets the default number of digits displayed in a dimension to yes, no yes
Tolerances nges the last entered value. No - The system defaults to the value
specified for the configuration file option default_dec_places.

Dimensions & default_placement_surfacefi Sets the default placement type for surface finishes within the with_leaders, on_entity, normal_to_entity
Tolerances nish surface finish UI. normal_to_entity, free
Dimensions & dim_fraction_denominator Sets the largest denominator to be used for fractional 32
Tolerances dimensions. If the fraction can be reduced, then it converts to
the lowest possible denominator (for example, 4/32 converts to
1/8).
Dimensions & dim_fraction_format Std - Displays fractional dimensions in the standard Creo std, aisc std
Tolerances Parametric format. Aisc - Displays fractional dimensions in the
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) format and
displays architectural units in AISC format for feet-inches.

Dimensions & dim_offscreen_limit If more than zero, sets the margin beyond which dimensions 0.2
Tolerances are automatically snapped back onto the screen. For
example, a value of .2 lets a dimension be 20% of the window
size outside the window. If set to zero, disables snapping of
offscreen dimensions.
Dimensions & display_tol_by_1000 If set to Yes, tolerances for non-angular dimensions will be yes, no no
Tolerances displayed multiplied by 1000.
Dimensions & gtol_dim_placement Controls display of geometric tolerances in Part. Use like on_bottom, under_value on_bottom
Tolerances drawing set-up option of the same name. On_bottom - Gtols
display at bottom (below additional lines of text). Under_value -
Gtols display under dimension value (above additional lines of
text).
Dimensions & linear_tol An alternate format for setting default linear tolerance 0.000000 -1
Tolerances dimensions. First value sets the number of decimal places.
Second value is the actual tolerance. For example, 6 0.000025
sets tolerance to six decimal places. The default tolerance is
0.000025.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Dimensions & linear_tol_0.0 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.

Dimensions & linear_tol_0.00 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.

Dimensions & linear_tol_0.000 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.

Dimensions & linear_tol_0.0000 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.

Dimensions & linear_tol_0.00000 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.

Dimensions & linear_tol_0.000000 Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular 1
Tolerances dimensions. These values affect only models created after the
tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.

Dimensions & maintain_limit_tol_nominal Maintains the nominal value of a dimension regardless of the yes, no no
Tolerances changes that you make to the tolerance values.
Dimensions & mark_approximate_dims Yes - Displays a tilde (~) in front of a dimension that is set to yes, no no
Tolerances display as a fraction and has an actual value that is not
rounded to equate exactly to the displayed fractional value (the
fraction shows 7/32 but the actual value is .22, not 0.21875).

Dimensions & minimum_angle_dimension Controls the minimum angle value under which Creo 1
Tolerances Parametric assumes colinearity of the selected items when
creating a driven dimension.
Dimensions & parenthesize_ref_dim Encloses reference dimensions in parentheses. No - Follows yes, no no
Tolerances reference dimensions with the text "REF".

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Dimensions & restricted_gtol_dialog Determines whether the Geometric Tolerance dialog restricts yes, no yes
Tolerances the user by graying out elements that are considered "illegal".

Dimensions & round_displayed_dim_values Sets the default status of the Rounded Dimension Value yes, no yes
Tolerances checkbox for newly created or shown dimensions.
Dimensions & tbl_driven_tol_val_edit Tbl_driven_tol_val_edit Y/N* - "Yes" allows users to directly yes, no no
Tolerances edit the tolerance value of dimensions whose tolerance values
are driven by tolerance tables. Editing the tolerance value of a
dimension will make the dimension non-table-driven. "No"
disallows direct editing of the tolerance values of table driven
tolerances.
Dimensions & tol_display Displays dimensions with or without tolerances. yes, no no
Tolerances
Dimensions & tolerance_class Sets the default tolerance class for ISO-standard models. The medium, fine, coarse,
Tolerances system uses the tolerance class in conjunction with the very_coarse
dimension value when retrieving tolerances for General or
Broken Edge dimensions.
Dimensions & tolerance_standard Sets the tolerance standard used when creating the model. ansi, iso ansi
Tolerances
Dimensions & tolerance_table_dir Sets the default directory for user-defined tolerance tables for
Tolerances ISO-standard models. All Holes and Shafts tables overwrite
existing tables when loaded.
Dimensions & use_major_units Determines if fractional dimensions are displayed in terms of yes, no no
Tolerances feet-inches or meter-mm. Yes - The major units are used. For
example, when the units are inches and 25.125 is converted to
a fraction, the dimension becomes 2' 1-1/8".

Dimensions & use_nom_dim_val_in_expr Yes - use dimensions' nominal values in expressions. No - yes, no no
Tolerances use current values.
Drawing allow_move_attach_in_dtl_m Yes - Move and Move Attach commands in drawing mode act yes, no yes
ove together. No - Move and Move Attach commands in drawing
mode do not act together.
Drawing allow_move_view_with_mov Disallow the movement of drawing views with the mouse. yes, no no
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing allow_refs_to_geom_reps_in Yes - Allows you to create drawing references to geometry yes, no no
_drws representations (includes dimensions, notes, and leaders).
These references may become invalid if the referenced
geometry changes resulting in geometry representations not
updating in drawings.
Drawing auto_constr_offset_tolerance Sets the auto constraint tolerance for creating offset 0.5
dimensions. If distance is less than this tolerance multiplied by
component size, offset is set as coincident. Default value is 0.5
.
Drawing auto_regen_views Yes - Automatically repaints the drawing display when yes, no yes
changing from one window to another. No - Update to drawing
views will only occur when manual updates are made via
Repaint or View> Update.
Drawing autobuildz_enabled Loads AutobuildZ application. yes, no no
Drawing bom_format Sets the BOM format file to be used for a customized BOM. <creo_loadpoint>\text\format.bft
Specify name and path.
Drawing create_drawing_dims_only Yes - Saves all new driven dimensions created in the drawing yes, no no
inside the drawing as associative draft dimensions. No - Saves
driven dimensions created in Drawing mode on solid geometry
in the solid.
Drawing default_ang_dec_places Sets the default number of decimal places (0-13) to which to 1
round newly created angular dimensions. Unrounded angular
dimensions automatically determine the number of decimal
places required to display their stored value.
Drawing default_draw_scale Sets the default drawing scale for views added with the No -1
Scale command. The value must be greater than 0. No - The
system does not set a default drawing scale.
Drawing default_font_kerning_in_dra Determines initial setting of Font kerning when 2D drawing yes, no no
wing annotations are created. Yes - Font kerning is on for new 2D
annotations.
Drawing disp_trimetric_dwg_mode_vi Displays the model in default orientation when placing a yes, no yes
ew general view on the drawing. No - Model does not appear until
Default is chosen from the Orientation dialog box.
Drawing display_dwg_sketch_constrai When set to yes, parametric sketching constraints, such as V yes, no no
nt for vertical, are displayed when a drawing object is selected

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing display_dwg_tol_tags Sets the display of the tolerance tags that appear in drawings. yes, no yes
This option does not affect the display of tolerances on
dimensions.
Drawing display_in_adding_view Controls model display in a drawing when auto_regen_views is default, wireframe, wireframe
No. Wireframe - Adds new views in wireframe, displays minimal_wireframe
datums. Minimal_wireframe - Displays in wireframe, no
datums, axes, or silhouette edges. Default - Displays using the
Environment setting.
Drawing draw_models_read_only Yes - Drawing model files are read-only. No model changes yes, no, cosmetic_only no
can be made. Cosmetic_only - Only cosmetic changes can be
made to the model. Design changes are not allowed.
Cosmetic changes include adding driven dimensions, cross
sections, and explode states.
Drawing draw_points_in_model_units Defines the current draft view's coordinate values as model yes, no no
units rather than drawing units. The GET POINT menu uses
the scale of the draft view and the draft view's model units for
relative and absolute coordinate entry and display in the
Message Window.
Drawing drawing_ole_image_dpi Resolution of OLE object images. The range of valid values is 150
0 to 600 dots per inch.
Drawing drawing_setup_file Sets the default drawing setup file option values for your Creo <creo_loadpoint>\text\prodetail.dtl
Parametric session, otherwise, the system uses the default
drawing setup file option values. Certain parameters in the file
are valid only if you have a license for Pro/DETAIL.

Drawing drawing_shaded_view_dpi Resolution of exported shaded drawing views. The range of 150
valid values is 0 to 600 dots per inch.
Drawing drawing_view_origin_csys The named coordinate system will be used as the origin of a none
newly created view or of a modified view. None - The system
will not use a previously specified coordinate system.

Drawing drawing_warn_if_flex_feature Display a warning dialog upon opening a drawing with models yes, no yes
that contain flexible features advising users that annotations
may be out of date and should be verified.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing dwg_unicode_conversion_la Defines the language used during Unicode conversion of pre- file, session, english, file
nguage Wildfire 4.0 drawings. This option does not affect the japanese, french, german,
conversion of models. File - Uses the language stored in the russian, italian, spanish,
drawing header file; Session - Uses the language of the korean, chinese_tw,
current Creo Parametric session. chinese_cn, hebrew, greek,
turkish, czech, polish,
hungarian, slovenian,
portuguese, slovak, usascii

Drawing enable_shaded_view_in_dra Yes - shading display is allowed in drawing views. No - shading yes, no yes
wings display will be shown in wireframe.
Drawing force_wireframe_in_drawings Yes - Displays all views of drawings in wireframe. No - yes, no no
Displays views according to the display set for the session
(wireframe, hidden, and so on).
Drawing format_setup_file Assigns a specified setup file to each drawing format. To dwgform.dtl
assign the drawing's parameter values to the format, you must
retrieve the drawing's setup file into the format.
Drawing highlight_erased_dwg_views Controls the display of erased view outlines (environment yes, no yes
option Highlight Erased Views). Yes - Highlights erased views.
No - Turns off highlighting for erased views.
Drawing highlight_new_dims In drawing mode, highlights new dimensions in red until you yes, no no
repaint the screen.
Drawing hlr_for_quilts In Drawing, controls quilt display in hidden line removal. Yes - yes, no no
Includes quilts in the hidden line removal process (preselects
Qlt HLR in the VIEW DISP menu). Default in the VIEW DISP
menu, uses the value you have set.
Drawing make_aux_view_notes Automatically adds view names to auxiliary views using AUX yes, no no
VIEW* viewname-viewname. You can modify the view name
after adding the view to the drawing.
Drawing make_parameters_from_fmt Determines the handling of values entered in a format table yes, no no
_tables when you replace one drawing format with another. Yes -
Stores entered values for format table and copies them with
the table. No - Prompts you to re-enter all the values for the
format table.
Drawing make_proj_view_notes Automatically adds view names to projection views in the yes, no no
format "VIEW viewname-viewname." You can modify the view
name after adding the view to the drawing.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing ole_unlimit_zoom Yes - The OLE object is displayed in any zoom level (could yes, no no
result in performance degradation). No - The OLE object
disappears in high zoom-in levels.
Drawing pick_chain_tangent_only Specifies the extent of draft entity chains selected. Yes - Only yes, no no
entities in the chain that are tangent will be selected. No - All
entities connected end to end will be selected.

Drawing preferred_export_format Set the default preferred export file type for export from cgm, tiff, iges, dxf, step, pdf, pdf
drawings. dwg, medusa, stheno
Drawing pro_dtl_setup_dir Sets the directory for the drawing setup files. If this option is
not set, the system uses the default setup directory.
Drawing pro_format_dir Sets the default directory for the drawing format library. Use
the full pathname to avoid problems.
Drawing pro_note_dir Specifies the directory from which to retrieve notes entered <dir_name>\dump_x86e_win64\
from a file. Use the full path name to avoid problems.

Drawing pro_palette_dir Sets the default directory for drawing symbol palette files. <creo_loadpoint>\symbols\palette\

Drawing pro_symbol_dir Set and automatically create the default directory for saving <dir_name>\dump_x86e_win64\
and retrieving user-defined symbols. If you do not specify a
directory, the system uses the current working directory. Use
full path name to avoid problems.
Drawing pro_table_dir Specifies the directory to be used when tables are retrieved or
saved. Use the full path name to avoid problems.

Drawing remember_last_get_point_op Yes - Sets the default of the GET POINT menu as the last yes, no no
tion option picked among Pick Pnt, Vertex and On Entity.
Drawing save_display Yes - Stores view geometry and detail items such as solid yes, no no
dimensions. These items are displayed when retrieving the
drawing in View-Only mode.
Drawing save_drawing_picture_file Embed - Embeds a picture file inside a drawing for preview no, export, embed, both embed
purposes. Export - Saves a drawing file as a picture file in the
working directory when saving a drawing. Both - Does both
embed and export.
Drawing save_modified_draw_models Determines whether the system saves the model after you yes, no yes
_only have changed it. No - Saves the model every time that you
store the drawing.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing select_hidden_edges_in_dw Controls selectability of hidden edges in no-hidden drawing yes, no yes
g views.
Drawing selection_of_removed_entitie Yes - Entities in front of cross-section (planar or offset) can be yes, no no
s selected, clipped (using Z-clipping), or erased with EDGE
DISP menu. No - Geometry, datum points or curves, cosmetic
features, threads, grooves, or coordinate systems cannot be
erased.
Drawing show_annotations_dialog_li Default value for Annotations dialog box.
mit
Drawing show_preview_default This option determines the default behavior for preview in remove, keep remove
Show/Erase.
Drawing snap_drw_entity_to_snap_lin Yes - Enable snapping of drawing and report entities to snap yes, no yes
e lines. No - Disable snapping of drawing and report entities to
snap lines.
Drawing switch_dims_for_notes Yes - Dimensions will be displayed in their symbolic format yes, no yes
during drawing note creation. No - Dimensions will be
displayed in drawing notes as numerical values.
Drawing sym_leader_orient_move_te With Pro/DETAIL, automatically regroups weld symbol yes, no no
xt instances after you move the text.
Drawing symbol_instance_palette_file Specifies the location of the symbol instance palette.

Drawing symbol_palette_input Controls the display of the special symbol palette during note yes, no yes
creation.
Drawing todays_date_note_format Controls the initial format of the date displayed in a drawing. %dd-%mmm-%yy
The format for the setting is a string consisting of three
portions: the year, the month, and the date. You can enter the
portions in any order.
Drawing tol_num_digits_default_drive Yes - The Default check boxes in the number of digits area of yes, no yes
n the Dimension Properties dialog will be checked when a
dimension is created or first shown. No - The check boxes will
be unchecked when a dimension is created or first shown.

Drawing triangulate_filled_areas Subdivide filled areas into triangles (may affect memory usage yes, no no
and plot files).

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Drawing variant_drawing_item_sizes No - Drawing items moved/copied to a different sheet or yes, no no
located on a changed sheet keep same size and relative
orientation on paper. Yes - Some items scale/reposition to be
the same on paper, and others scale and/or reposition to be
the same on screen.
Electromechanical align_cable_bundles Align NEWLY CREATED bundles where they meet or branch yes, no yes
out
Electromechanical allow_bundle_flat_cables Allow to create a bundle over a group of flat packing cables. yes, no no

Electromechanical allow_harn_mfg_assy_retriev Allow to retrieve a harness mfg assembly directly. yes, no no

al
Electromechanical assemble_parent_connector Assemble parent connectors on locations referencing a yes, no yes
subconnector.
Electromechanical auto_convert_cables Yes - When regenerating a pre-Release 11.0 cabling yes, no yes
assembly, the system automatically creates a separate spool
feature for every individual wire or cable in the assembly. No -
An interface for the cable conversion appears.

Electromechanical auto_xml_on_retrieve Automatically load Cabling Logical Reference from an XML file yes, no no
when retrieving the cabling assembly
Electromechanical auto_xml_on_save Automatically create an XML Logical Reference when saving a yes, no no
cabling assembly
Electromechanical autoroute_path_param_nam Set the wire parameter to use to select a path during use_path
e autorouting.
Electromechanical cable_int_portions_for_clr No - Global clearance checking for internal cable portions is yes, no no
excluded. Yes - Global clearance checking for internal cable
portions is included.
Electromechanical cable_location_override_colo Override the system color of cable locations. Enter RGB
r values between 0 and 255 separated by space.
Electromechanical cable_segment_override_col Override the system color of cable segments that do not have
or a color map. Enter RGB values between 0 and 255 separated
by space.
Electromechanical cables_with_hlr Cables are not hidden behind objects. yes, no yes
Electromechanical cabling_split_multi_pnt_locs Setup whether to convert multiple-location features into single yes, no yes
location features.
Electromechanical compact_cables_packing Setup whether the new packing of cables should be applied. yes, no no

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Electromechanical compare_spools_by_name Compare spools by names in logical compare. yes, no yes
Electromechanical cti_class_color_file Sets the CTI class color file for CTI class color display during
electrical clearance and creepage analysis. Use the full
pathname to avoid problems.
Electromechanical diagram_export_allow YES: Allow user to save a copy of loaded diagrams as DGE yes, no no
file for loading into Routed Systems Designer, NO: Do not
provide option to save a diagram as DGE.
Electromechanical diagram_pin_edit_multi_line (Diagram) Determines the Pro/TABLE format used when you yes, no no
are modifying pin parameters. "yes" - You can add user-
defined pin parameters by including them between the
DEFINE and ENDDEF statements for each pin. "no" - The
system uses columnar format and
Electromechanical display_duplicate_harness_ Display warning message when duplicate harness are yes, no yes
msg identified in the same assembly.
Electromechanical display_internal_cable_portio Yes - Internal cable portions will be displayed for any wires that yes, no no
n have been manually set to Yes in the Cable Paths Setup dialog
box for each individual splice and custom component. This
option can be overridden in the Environment dialog box.

Electromechanical display_route_cable_preview If no then Route Cables tool does not display preview of cables yes, no yes
as they are routed. Otherwise Route Cables tool will show a
preview of the path routed cables will follow.
Electromechanical display_thick_cables Yes - Display cables and wires with thickness. No - Display the yes, no no
centerline of cables and wires only. This option can be
overridden in the Environment dialog box.
Electromechanical enable_cable_channel Activates channel functionality yes, no no
Electromechanical fan_significant_locations_onl Setup whether only significant locations should be flattened on yes, no yes
y flattening a harness.
Electromechanical fan_with_network Setup whether the network should be included on flattening a yes, no yes
harness.
Electromechanical freeze_failed_cable_location Suspends the cable location at its last known assembly yes, no no
s location.
Electromechanical full_hlr_for_cables Full - Removes hidden lines from view when cables hide other none, full, partial full
geometry (use when Hidden Line active). Partial - Cables hide
other non-interfering cables except when cables route together
between same locations. None - Display hidden lines (faster).

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Electromechanical harn_start_model_dir Provides the complete path to the directory containing harness
start parts and assemblies
Electromechanical harn_tang_line_display Display the tangency lines between cable segments in thick yes, no yes
cable display mode.
Electromechanical hlr_for_xhatches Controls whether HLR to be enabled for crosshatches in yes, no no
drawing mode.
Electromechanical network_location_override_c Override the system color of network locations. Enter RGB
olor values between 0 and 255 separated by space.
Electromechanical network_segment_override_ Override the system color of network segments. Enter RGB
color values between 0 and 255 separated by space.
Electromechanical orthogonal_snap Controls non-90 degree routing in Pro/DIAGRAM. Yes - Turns yes, no yes
the Ortho Snap function on. You can sketch wires only at the
default horizontal and vertical orientation. No - Enables you to
sketch wires in drawings at angles other than the default.

Electromechanical pro_cbltrm_dir Sets the directory from which terminators are retrieved. Use
the full pathname to avoid problems.
Electromechanical pro_spool_dir Sets the directory from which spools are retrieved. Use the full <dir_name>\dump_x86e_win64\
pathname to avoid problems.
Electromechanical report_end_splice Setup whether the terminal splices of cables are reported. yes, no no
Electromechanical ribbon_cable_flat_direction Flat ribbon cables in the y-axis of entry ports. y_axis, x_axis y_axis
Electromechanical template_flat_harness Specify the model used as the default flattened Harness
assembly template.
Electromechanical template_harnesspart Specify the model used as the default Harness part template.

Electromechanical terminator_table_out_unicod YES - Unicode strings are exported in terminator table files, yes, no yes
e NO - Unicode strings are converted to ASCII characters for
terminator table export.
Electromechanical update_harness_mfg_line_c Update cable line color for harness-mfg part created in release yes, no no
olor 2000i or earlier.
Electromechanical update_pre_130_harness Yes - When a cable is added between two previously laid out yes, no no
locations in a three-dimensional reference harness, display of
the new cable will update automatically in pre-Release 13
flattened cable models.
Electromechanical update_pre_16_cable_layers Yes - Harnesses containing cables routed prior to Release yes, no no
16.0 will be automatically updated upon retrieval to comply with
new display standards.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Environment accuracy_lower_bound Enter an accuracy value to override the default lower limit. 0.0001
The minimum value for relative accuracy is 1E-06.
Environment bell Yes - Turns on the keyboard bell that rings after each prompt. yes, no no
No - Turns off the keyboard bell. To override this setting use
the Environment dialog box on the Tools menu.

Environment clearance_triangulation Specifies the quality of surface triangulation used to obtain none, high, medium, low none
initial guess points for clearance and interference calculations.

Environment clock Yes - Displays the clock while Creo Parametric is working. yes, no no

Environment clr_print_plus_minus Sets the display of the system accuracy when calculating yes, no no
clearances between two parts or surfaces. The default is to not
display the accuracy.
Environment company_name Used with the export option iges_out_mil_d_28000. To support
MIL-D-28000, your company name is required input and the
system prompts you every time you export through IGES
unless you set the company name in your configuration file.

Environment default_abs_accuracy Defines the default absolute part accuracy. 0

Environment display_annotations Determines whether or not annotations are displayed in 3D yes, no yes
models.
Environment display_full_object_path Controls the display of the object's full file name (including its yes, no no
object-type suffix and its version number) and file path in the
window title and Model Info display. Yes - Displays full file
name and file path. No - Displays object name only.

Environment display_model_anls_selectio Determines whether or not to highlight the selected yes, no no

n components during a Model Analysis.
Environment enable_absolute_accuracy Controls display of the ACCURACY menu. Yes - ACCURACY yes, no no
menu always appears when you choose Accuracy from the
PART SETUP menu. No - The menu appears only if the part is
currently defined with absolute accuracy.

Environment flip_arrow_scale Sets a scale factor for enlarging the size of the flip arrow that 1
appears for feature creation direction (default = 1).
Environment highlight_geometry Yes - Items selected in the model tree are highlighted in the yes, no yes
geometry area.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Environment info_output_format Setup the default format type for information presentation. Text text, html html
- information will be output as simple text. HTML - information
will be output as html data.
Environment info_output_mode Sets default method for presenting information. Both - View both, choose, screen, file both
information on screen and write information to file. Screen -
View information on screen only. File - Write information to file
only. Choose - Select method from the INFO OUTPUT menu.

Environment mass_property_calculate Calculate mass properties upon regeneration, upon save or by automatic, by_request, by_request
user request check_upon_save
Environment mathcad_automapping Toggles Mathcad analysis automapping of variables yes, no no
Environment mdx_collision_num_triangles The number of mesh triangles which are used to approximate 1000
model in collision detection.
Environment measure_sig_figures Sets the number of significant figures displayed as results 6
when using the Measure dialog box from the Info menu.

Environment model_grid_balloon_display Controls the display of grid balloons. yes, no yes

Environment model_grid_neg_prefix Enables you to specify the prefix to use for negative numbers -
in the balloon capture of the grid.
Environment model_grid_num_dig Controls the number of decimal places displayed in the balloon
capture. 0 - Only integers display.
Environment model_grid_spacing Sets the default model grid spacing. 1.5
Environment model_notes_as_labels Gives the option to display notes as either full text or as label. yes, no no
Can also be toggled with environment option "Display Notes as
Names."
Environment model_tree_start Toggles display of the Model Tree. Yes - Displays the Model yes, no yes
Tree window along with its model. No - Does not display the
Model Tree window.
Environment modelcheck_enabled Enable ModelCHECK yes, no yes
Environment mp_auto_update_precreo_m no - Creo does not recalculate the mass properties of legacy yes, no no
odels parts upon retrieval of a model. yes - Creo recalculates mass
properties of legacy parts upon retrieval of a model except for
legacy parts with no assigned density.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Environment part_mp_calc_ignore_alt_mp Yes (default) - Creo uses the calculated mass yes, no yes
(mass=volume*density) to calculate part mass properties. No -
Creo uses the user-defined value of PRO_MP_ALT_MASS if
the value of PRO_MP_SOURCE is Geometry and Parameters
or Fully Assigned.
Environment prehighlight Yes - Selectable items beneath the pointer are highlighted yes, no
prior to being selected. No - Selectable items beneath the
pointer are not highlighted prior to being selected.

Environment prehighlight_tree Default value for "Preselection Highlighting" option in the yes, no no
model tree, layer tree and detail tree. When enabled,
selectable items are highlighted prior to being selected in the
tree.
Environment pro_unit_length Sets the default units for new objects. unit_inch, unit_foot, unit_inch
unit_mm, unit_cm, unit_m
Environment pro_unit_mass Sets the default units for mass for new objects. unit_ounce, unit_pound, unit_pound
unit_ton, unit_gram,
unit_kilogram, unit_tonne
Environment pro_unit_sys Specifies the default system of units for new models. mks, cgs, mmns, fps, ips,
proe_def, mmks
Environment proe_memory_buffer_size Specify the size in megabytes of the memory buffer to be 50
reserved by Creo Parametric for system out of memory
condition. You must restart Creo Parametric for the change to
take effect.
Environment regen_backup_directory Specifies the directory in which the system stores
regen_backup models. (See regen_backup_using_disk.) The
primary default is the current directory, but if that directory is
read-only, the secondary default is the /tmp directory.

Environment regen_backup_using_disk Specifies whether or not the system backs up the current yes, no no
model to disk before each regeneration.
Environment save_section_surfaces Yes - Save section surfaces with models. No - Do not save yes, no yes
section surfaces with models.
Environment select_on_dtm_edges All_modes - Select a datum plane by clicking on its visual all_modes, sketcher_only all_modes
boundary. Sketcher_only - Select a datum plane by clicking on
its tag in modes other than Sketcher. If you use Query
frequently, set this option to Sketcher_only.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Environment show_dim_sign No - Dimension values always appear positive. Negative value yes, no no
creates geometry to opposite side. Yes - Entering negative
value for dim displayed as negative creates geometry to same
side. Dims for csys and datum point offsets always show
neg/pos value.
Environment show_selected_item_id Show id of Creo Parametric and Sketcher geometry in query yes, no no
selection bin, collector and tool tip.
Environment spin_center_display Determines whether or not the spin center symbol displays. yes, no yes

Environment start_appmgr Determines whether or not the application manager starts yes, no yes
when Creo Parametric is started.
Environment startup_check_for_visualizati Determines whether or not the visualization components are yes, no yes
on checked for installation upon startup.
Features allow_anatomic_features Allow the creation of pre-Pro/ENGINEER 2000i geometry yes, no no
features including ear, neck, lip, slot, flange, shaft, local push,
radius dome and section dome.
Features allow_fully_dependent_copy Enables the usage of advanced copy/paste functionality to yes, no yes
control degree of dependency on the pasted object.
Features allow_udf_style_cosm_threa Defines the Cosmetic Thread user interface. Yes - Creates a yes, no no
ds Cosmetic Thread as a UDF. No - Creates a Cosmetic Thread
as a Cosmetic Thread feature.
Features angle_grid_interval Modify grid space in angular units for handle movement. 1
Features auto_add_remove Allows Creo Parametric to automatically switch from add to yes, no no
remove of material for solid extrude and revolve during feature
creation.
Features autohide_copied_group_af If set to yes, copying a feature group containing an Annotation yes, no no
feature will automatically hide the Annotation Features in the
new group.
Features autohide_external_sketch If set to yes, a Sketch feature is automatically hidden after yes, no yes
being used as external sketch for a sketch based feature.

Features autoround_max_n_chains_p Determines the maximum number of edge chains that the Auto- 20
er_feat Round algorithm will attempt to round in each Auto-Round
member
Features centimeter_grid_interval Modify grid space in centimeter units for handle movement. 0.1

Features copy_set_datum_attr If set to yes, allow to copy set datum associated with datum yes, no yes
features..

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Features default_dep_copy_option Sets Full Dependent Copy as a default copy option. full_dep, dep_dim dep_dim
Features display_draggers Display Dragger for Edit mode. yes, no yes
Features dynamic_preview Controls the default state of geometry preview within a feature no, attached, unattached attached
tool. Attached/Unattached - Dynamic attached/unattached
geometry preview will be enabled. No - Geometry preview will
not be enabled.
Features enable_auto_regen Enable Auto Regeneration for Unified Edit Mode. yes, no yes
Features enable_remove_notifications Presents a notification dialog when the result of a Remove yes, no yes
feature creates a surface with a flipped normal, an intersection
with non-adjacent geometry or geom check errors. Setting
this option to no will not issue the notification.

Features enable_tapered_extrude Enables you to add a taper to an extrude feature by displaying yes, no yes
the Add taper check box and the taper degree value box on
the Extrude tab Options tab. yes - The Add taper check box is
displayed. no - The Add taper check box is not displayed.

Features fail_unattached_feature Handles unattached protrusion and cuts, when retrieving pre- yes, no no
Release 15 models. Yes - When a part is retrieved, the system
fails an unattached protrusion or cut. No - When a part is
retrieved, the system does not fail an unattached protrusion or
cut.
Features feature_create_auto_begin In feature creation, determines whether or not the Define yes, no no
button is automatically activated when you open the dialog
box. Yes - Button is activated automatically. No - You select
the button.
Features feature_create_auto_ok In feature creation, determines whether or not the system yes, no no
activates the dialog box OK button automatically when the last
required element is defined. Yes - Button is activated
automatically. No - You select the button.
Features feature_type_default It sets the solid or surface default type for feature creation. The solid, advanced, surface solid
Advanced option sets the default type for Extrude and Revolve
to solid, and all others to Surface.
Features foot_grid_interval Modify grid space in foot units for handle movement. 0.083333
Features hole_diameter_override No- Uses hole-table-driven standard hole diameter value. Yes - yes, no no
Allows specifying the drilled hole value instead of the standard
value.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Features hole_file_resolution Specify Hole tool to use external hole parameter (.hol) files. replace_with_external, replace_with_external
use_internal
Features hole_parameter_file_path Specifies the directory path for a standard screw-size
parameters (.hol) file to be loaded from disk. Use the full path
name to avoid problems.
Features inch_grid_interval Modify grid space in inch units for handle movement. 0.03125
Features keep_info_datums Sets the initial state of how the system treats datums and yes, no yes
features created at run time.
Features max_regen_time_attach_pre Sets the maximum regeneration time for the dynamic attached 0.5
view preview.
Features merge_type Sets the default merge type surface merge operations. join, intersect intersect
Features meter_grid_interval Modify grid space in meter units for handle movement. 0.001
Features millimeter_grid_interval Modify grid space in millimeter units for handle movement. 0.1

Features pro_group_dir Sets the default directory for the user-defined feature (UDF)
library. If not specified, your current working directory is the
default. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.

Features ratio_grid_interval Modify grid space in percentage units for handle movement. 0.05

Features show_geom_checks_on_cre Yes - The SHOW ERRORS menu appears at the end of yes, no no
ation feature creation when the feature being created has Geometry
Checks.
Features troubleshooter_show_info_gc When set to Yes this option will add a "Show info items" filter yes, no no
heck to the View panel in the Troubleshooter.
Features udf_af_name_postfix If set to yes, a sequential number will be appended to the yes, no yes
name of annotation feature in group from Copy and UDF
placement.
Features user_defined_grid_interval Modify grid space in user defined length units for handle 0.5
movement.
File Storage & Retrieval analysis_crt_tmp_file_on_reg Determines whether regeneration of analysis features yes, no yes
en creates/updates tmp files
File Storage & Retrieval browser_favorite Specifies the directories visible in the file browser for quick
navigation. Use the full path to avoid problems.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & Retrieval compress_output_files Yes - Stores object files in a compressed format. Note: yes, no no
Compressed files are usually smaller, buy may be larger, than
uncompressed files. Compressed files are slower to read and
to write to.
File Storage & Retrieval dir_cache_max Specify the maximum number of directories to cache. Larger 256
values can speed up file access, but use more memory.

File Storage & Retrieval disable_search_path_check Controls whether the search path is checked for name yes, no no
conflicts when creating, renaming, or copying models. Name
conflicts should be avoided because different models with the
same name cannot be together in session.

File Storage & Retrieval excel_analysis_directory Sets the default directory for the MS Excel files to be used for
Excel analysis calculations. Use the full pathname to avoid
problems.
File Storage & Retrieval excel_family_table_keep_file Yes - in case of editing family table with excel, if saved excel yes, no no
file exist , will always update it.
File Storage & Retrieval exec_prog_on_assem_retr Execute pro/program for models during assembly retrieval. yes, no no

File Storage & Retrieval external_analysis_directory Sets the default directory for the files to be used by External
Analysis calculations. Use the full pathname to avoid
problems.
File Storage & Retrieval file_open_default_folder Sets default dir for File>Open. Working_directory - Search default, working_directory,
working directory. In_session - Search objects in session. in_session, pro_library,
Pro_library - Use only if Pro/LIBRARY is installed. Workspace - my_documents, desktop
Use only with Pro/INTRALINK. Commonspace - Use only with
Pro/INTRALINK.
File Storage & Retrieval file_open_default_view Specify the initial Views setting as List or Details in the File list, details list
dialog boxes.
File Storage & Retrieval file_open_preview_default Controls whether the preview area is expanded by default expanded, collapsed collapsed
when the file open dialog or local file browser is displayed.

File Storage & Retrieval file_open_preview_delay The delay before a file selection is previewed, in tenths of a
second.
File Storage & Retrieval force_new_file_options_dialo Force the use of the New File Options dialog. yes, no no
g
File Storage & Retrieval generate_viewable_on_save Controls whether updated Creo View .edz files are yes, no no
automatically exported every time a model is saved.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & Retrieval geometry_analysis_color_sc Specifies the location of the geometry analysis color scheme
heme file.
File Storage & Retrieval instance_search_exhaustive Specifies extent of instance search. Yes - Include file type yes, no no
when entering instance name in File>Open: type in input
panel (e.g. inst_name.prt) or select in drop-down list. If no .idx
files are found, only working dir is searched; each generic is
not.
File Storage & Retrieval lang_propagate Specifies language storage options. The option provides yes, no yes
flexibility for objects that use a different language than the
current
File Storage & Retrieval mathcad_analysis_directory Sets the default directory for the Mathcad files to be used for
Mathcad analysis calculations. Use the full pathname to avoid
problems.
File Storage & Retrieval menu_show_instances Determines whether instance names listed in instance index yes, no yes
files appear in file lists.
File Storage & Retrieval mfg_start_model_dir Provides the complete path to the directory containing mfg
start assemblies.
File Storage & Retrieval model_rename_template Sets the default renaming convention for copied assemblies.
The default new name is the old name appended with an
underscore (_). Adding a template such as &#91;*a1*=*b1*]
changes every occurrence of a1 to b1 (e.g.
TOP_A1_BRACKET copies to TOP_B1_BRACKET).
File Storage & Retrieval modified_objs_in_new_dir Yes- During Save a Copy operations, any modified object that yes, no no
is not renamed will be saved in the new directory. No- Any
modified object that is not renamed will be saved to the
retrieval directory.
File Storage & Retrieval open_draw_simp_rep_by_de Set to "Yes" to always invoke the open rep dialog when yes, no no
fault opening a drawing.
File Storage & Retrieval open_simplified_rep_by_defa Retrieves a model in a specified representation. Yes - uses no
ult Open Rep dialog. No - retrieves the Master representation.
Specified Name - retrieves the model in the specified
representation name if it exists or the Default representation.

File Storage & Retrieval override_store_back Forces the storage of objects retrieved from other directories yes, no no
to the current working directory.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & Retrieval placement_rep_by_default Retrieves the assembled component in a specified none
representation. None - retrieves the representation specified in
configuration option open_simplified_rep_by_default.

File Storage & Retrieval preferred_save_as_type Allows customizing the order of the Type selections found
under File ->Save A Copy.
File Storage & Retrieval pro_crosshatch_dir Specifies a default directory for your cross-hatch library in
which you can save cross-hatching patterns for later retrieval.
Its value is the full path name of the default directory.

File Storage & Retrieval pro_font_dir Sets the default font directory (Creo Parametric will load all <creo_loadpoint>\text\fonts\
fonts in this directory into the drawing regardless of the
contents of the system and working directories).
File Storage & Retrieval pro_library_dir Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric libraries (or
any libraries you have built containing the proper index menu
files). Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
File Storage & Retrieval pro_material_dir Sets the default directory for the part material library. Use the
full pathname to avoid problems.
File Storage & Retrieval pro_surface_finish_dir Sets the default directory for your user-defined surface finish <creo_loadpoint>\symbols\surffins\
symbols. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
File Storage & Retrieval prompt_on_erase_not_disp Specifies whether or not to display a prompt allowing you to yes, no no
save your undisplayed objects. This option is used in
conjunction with the Erase > Not Displayed command on the
File menu.
File Storage & Retrieval propagate_change_to_paren When saving objects with option save_objects set to Changed yes, no no
ts or Changed_and_specified, Creo Parametric verifies which
models are. Yes - Any model that is a parent of a changed
model is considered to be a changed model when determining
what to save.
File Storage & Retrieval read_famtab_file_on_retrieve No - Ignores filename.ptd. Yes - Creates and saves yes, no no
filename.ptd and uses that file when retrieving the generic.

File Storage & Retrieval regen_simp_retrieve Regenerate the assembly when retrieving an assembly yes, no no
simplified representation. Yes - Regenerates the assembly on
retreival. No - The assembly is not regenerated on retrieval.

File Storage & Retrieval rename_drawings_with_obje Controls whether the system copies associated drawings none, both, part, assem none
ct automatically with parts and assemblies.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & Retrieval retain_display_memory Determines if the display of an object currently on the screen is yes, no yes
kept in memory when you quit the window. Doing so (yes)
makes the retrieval of objects in memory faster.

File Storage & Retrieval retrieve_data_sharing_ref_pa Automatic reference parts retrieval for dependent data sharing yes, no, ignore_missing no
rts features.
File Storage & Retrieval save_clipped_view Yes - clipping status is saved with model. No - clipping status yes, no no
is not saved.
File Storage & Retrieval save_dialog_for_existing_mo Controls whether the Save dialog is shown for models whose yes, no yes
dels storage location is already known.
File Storage & Retrieval save_instance_accelerator With family tables of solid parts, determines saving instance none, explicit, always, saved_objects
accelerators. None - Accelerator files not used. Explicit - Save saved_objects
when instance is explicitly saved. Saved objects - Save when
objects were modified. Always - Always save.

File Storage & Retrieval save_model_display Sets amount of graphical data stored. Wireframe - Wireframe wireframe, shading_low, shading_lod
data. Shading_high - Most detail (shaded). Shading_low - shading_high, shading_lod
Least detail (shaded). Shading_lod - Detail determined by View
Performance dialog (shaded).
File Storage & Retrieval save_object_in_current Use with the override_store_back option. Yes - Objects yes, no no
retrieved from a directory where you do not have write
permission will be stored in the current directory. No - These
objects are not saved at all.
File Storage & Retrieval save_objects Determines when an object and its dependent objects (such as all, changed, changed_and_specified
a part used in an assembly) are stored. changed_and_specified,
changed_and_updated
File Storage & Retrieval saving_model_thumbnails Enables saving of model thumbnails. yes, no yes

File Storage & Retrieval search_path Specifies list of directories to search (in order) for object/file
retrieval. These directories, the working directory, and
directories in search.pro file (refer to search_path_file) are
Creo Parametric's search path. Use full path name to avoid
problems.
File Storage & Retrieval search_path_file Specifies path to text file search.pro (a list of directory path
names). The directories listed in search.pro, the working
directory, and directories specified by search_path are Creo
Parametric's search path. Use full path name to avoid
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & Retrieval set_model_types_to_save Determines which model types are used in the Save Changed asm prt drw sec mfg gph ipf cem
command. The format is a list of extensions separated by
spaces.
File Storage & Retrieval start_model_dir Provides the complete path to the directory containing start
parts and assemblies.
File Storage & Retrieval template_designasm Specifies the designated template assembly. Use full path to inlbs_asm_design.asm
avoid problems.
File Storage & Retrieval template_drawing Specify the drawing used as the default drawing template. c_drawing.drw

File Storage & Retrieval template_ecadasm Specify the model used as the default ECAD assembly
template.
File Storage & Retrieval template_ecadpart Specify the model used as the default ECAD part template.

File Storage & Retrieval template_mfgcast Specify the model used as the default manufacturing cast inlbs_mfg_cast.asm
template.
File Storage & Retrieval template_mfgcmm Specify the model used as the default manufacturing cmm inlbs_mfg_cmm.asm
template.
File Storage & Retrieval template_mfgemo Specify the model used as the default manufacturing expert inlbs_mfg_emo.asm
machinist template.
File Storage & Retrieval template_mfgmold Specify the model used as the default manufacturing mold inlbs_mfg_mold.asm
template.
File Storage & Retrieval template_mfgnc Specify the model used as the default manufacturing assembly inlbs_mfg_nc.asm
template.
File Storage & Retrieval template_module Specifies the default module template file. Use full pathname inlbs_asm_module.asm
to avoid problems.
File Storage & Retrieval template_mold_layout Specify the mold layout assembly used as a default template. inlbs_mold_lay.asm

File Storage & Retrieval template_sheetmetalpart Specify the model used as the default sheetmetal part inlbs_part_sheetmetal.prt
template.
File Storage & Retrieval template_solidpart Specify the model used as the default part template. inlbs_part_solid.prt

File Storage & Retrieval update_accelerator_in_verify No* - Does not update existing accelerators upon family table yes, no no
verification for changes. Yes - Update existingaccelerators
upon family table verification for changes

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

File Storage & Retrieval use_outdated_accel_in_geo This option controls the usage of outdated accelerator files yes, no no
m_rep during retrieval of instances in geometry representation. Yes -
Provides the fastest retrieval. No - Ensures accurate Retrieval.

File Storage & Retrieval use_temp_dir_for_inst Explicitly makes Creo Parametric use the Temp directory for yes, no no
regenerating instances of models.
File Storage & Retrieval verify_on_save_by_default Yes - "Verify Now" action will be selected in the conflict dialog yes, no no
by default when an unverified family table instance is to be
saved in PDM workspace. No - "Verify Now" action will not be
selected by default. The user may explicitly specify the "Verify
Now" action in the conflict dialog.

Layers add_lower_level_comps_to_l Setting this option to yes will check off the Favor Current Layer yes, no no
ayer option, which allows lower level components to be added to top
level layers.
Layers blank_layer Blanks specified layers when you begin a Creo Parametric
session. The value is the layer ID.
Layers create_numbered_layers Yes - Creates default layers named 1 through 32. yes, no no
Layers def_layer Specifies default layer names for different types of items. The layer_assem_member,
first value string is the layer type. The second value string is layer_assy_cut_feat,
the layer name. layer_axis,
layer_chamfer_feat,
layer_comp_design_model,
layer_comp_fixture,
layer_comp_workpiece,
layer_copy_geom_feat,
layer_corn_chamf_feat,
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

layer_cosm_sketch,
layer_csys, layer_curve,
layer_curve_ent,
layer_cut_feat, layer_datum,
layer_datum_plane,
layer_datum_point,
layer_detail_item,
layer_dgm_conn_comp,
layer_dgm_highway,
layer_dgm_rail,
layer_dgm_wire, layer_dim,
layer_draft_constr,
layer_draft_dim,
layer_draft_dtm,
layer_draft_entity,
layer_draft_feat,
layer_draft_geom,
layer_draft_grp,
layer_draft_hidden,
layer_draft_others,
layer_draft_refdim,
layer_driven_dim,
layer_dwg_table,
layer_ext_copy_geom_feat,
layer_feature,
layer_geom_feat, layer_gtol,
layer_hole_feat,
layer_intchg_funct,
layer_intchg_simp,
layer_nogeom_feat,

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

layer_note,
layer_parameter_dim,
layer_part_refdim,
layer_point,
layer_protrusion_feat,
layer_quilt, layer_refdim,
layer_ribbon_feat,
layer_rib_feat,
layer_round_feat, layer_sfin,
layer_shell_feat,
layer_skeleton_model,
layer_slot_feat,
layer_snap_line,
layer_solid_geom,
layer_surface, layer_symbol,
layer_thread_feat,
layer_trim_line_feat,
layer_weld_feat,
layer_all_detail_items,
layer_annotation_element,
layer_axis_ent,
layer_csys_ent,
layer_set_datum_tag,
layer_3d_items,
layer_ae_driving_dim,
layer_draft_xsec,
layer_hole_thread

Layers default_layer_model Name of the model which is used to drive rule-based layer
placement of new items in all models of the same type in
session.
Layers display_layer This causes the specified layers to display when you begin a
Creo Parametric session. The variable "value" is the layer Id.

Layers floating_layer_tree Set to yes if user wants to see a layer tree dialog separated yes, no no
from navigator.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Layers highlight_layer_items Yes - Items selected in the layer tree are highlighted in the yes, no yes
geometry area.
Layers layer_item_highlight_limit Set the upper limit of items in a layer for highlighting. If items 500
in a layer exceeds this number, highlighting will not occur.

Layers save_display_status_in_sub If set to no, the top level assembly will store sub model layer yes, no yes
model display status, allowing lower level display status to be stored
without having to save the sub models.
Manufacturing allow_mfg_in_assem_mode Allows a manufacturing model to be opened in assembly mode yes, no no
from the file open dialog. Use "Open In Assembly Mode"
option in "File Open" dialog.
Manufacturing assy_mfg_open_mode No Default Application set for opening Assembly NC Models. mfg, process, feature, any_mode
any_mode
Manufacturing autodrill_udf_dir Storage directory for holemaking MUDF's that are used by
Pro/NC Auto-drilling functionality
Manufacturing autodrilling_config_filename Retrieve automatically and load the configuration file for the autodrilling
auto-drilling table.
Manufacturing autodrilling_holestyle_param Parameter name included in hole features of a manufacturing
reference model. The parameter value identifies the MUDF for
holemaking that is automatically applied in Pro/NC to drill
these holes.
Manufacturing campost_dir Specifies the CAM-Post load point directory to enable you to
directly set-up the post-processors and generate MCD files.

Manufacturing chk_part_surfs_profpock Yes - Includes all reference part surfaces as check surfaces yes, no no
for profiling and pocketing NC sequences.
Manufacturing cl_arrow_scale Enables you to control the size of the tool path arrow for 1
contouring NC sequences. 0 - The arrow does not display. Any
other value - The arrow scales accordingly.
Manufacturing cl_rotate_sign_convention TOOL or TABLE - defines ROTATE sign direction convention table, tool table
based with respect to either rotation table or cutting tool.

Manufacturing cmm_custom_tool_param_fil Defines the file that contains the user-defined tool parameters'
e list.
Manufacturing display_mfg_icon_for_mfg_a Yes- Display manufacturing icon for manufacturing assembly yes, no no
ssy files in Open/Save dialogs. No- the manufacturing assembly
files have assembly icons.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing enable_2x_traj_multi_loopsEnables selection of loops on surfaces for curve trajectory yes, no no
sequence.
Manufacturing enable_param_n_tool_upd_d Enables UI for modification of manufacturing parameters and yes, no yes
ialog tools during "paste special" and UDF placement procedures.

Manufacturing gpostpp_dir Specifies the directory containing the post processor files to be
used by Pro/NCPOST (GPOST).
Manufacturing ignore_templ_pos_for_new_t Ignore pocket number from template for tools added to a yes, no no
ool workcell. Use first available pocket.
Manufacturing mfg_auto_ref_mfg_template Enable/Disable auto referencing for Manufacturing template yes, no no

Manufacturing mfg_auto_ref_prt_as_chk_sr Yes - In 3, 4, and 5 axis contour and conventional mill yes, no yes
f sequences, the entire reference part is selected as check
surfaces by default when computing the NC sequence toolpath
for those sequences. No - You select the check surfaces.

Manufacturing mfg_auto_retract_clear_distSpecifies distance between automatically created retract plane 0

and step coordinate system. Will be applied to the new steps
created in process manager if operation retract cannot be
used.
Manufacturing mfg_comments_text_area_si Controls the number of lines available for comments without 8
ze scrolling in NC steps dashboard UI.
Manufacturing mfg_custom_tool_param_file Defines the file that contains the user-defined tool parameters'
list.
Manufacturing mfg_customize_dialog Yes - Uses the new customize dialog box for customizing NC yes, no yes
sequences. No - Uses the Release 19.0 menus.
Manufacturing mfg_cutline_save_mesh Yes - Save / Retrieve Mesh for subsequent cutline yes, no yes
recalculations, No - New Mesh will be computed for each
cutline recalculations.
Manufacturing mfg_ijk_num_digits Sets the number of digits for i, j, k data points in a CL data file. 10

Manufacturing mfg_info_location top left /bottom right -Position of the mfg. Info dialog box. top_left, bottom_right top_left
Manufacturing mfg_modal_command_file Enables you to make some of the APTn index topics modal,
which means that you repeatedly get a list of major keywords
corresponding to this topic upon completing a command line.

Manufacturing mfg_param_auto_copy_from Do not copy any parameter of the tool to the sequence all, none, misc, cutting none
_tool parameter tree.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing mfg_process_print_dir Specifies the directory where Mfg Process html page get
stored. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing mfg_process_sync_by_defau Specifies whether all steps created in the Process Manager yes, no yes
lt get automatically synchronized with features in the Pro/NC
assembly. You can change steps later in the dialog box open
during the session.
Manufacturing mfg_process_table_setup_di Specifies the directory where Mfg Process Table settings get
r stored. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing mfg_process_template_dir Specifies the directory where Mfg Process Templates get
stored. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing mfg_setup_dir Specifies the directory which contains all manufacturing related
setup files for the current session.
Manufacturing mfg_stock_display_show_def Sets the default visibility status of the Stock Model after yes, no no
ault creation.
Manufacturing mfg_tbl_comment_from_retr Controls whether the mfg tool comment is getting copied from yes, no no
_tool TOOL_COMMENT parameter of the retrieved tool to the tool
manager table comment.
Manufacturing mfg_template_dir Specifies the storage directory for NC templates. Specify full
path to avoid problems. NC templates are used in Expert
Machinist. Templates store the recipe for a toolpath as the
method of tool retrieval.
Manufacturing mfg_tool_dialog_setup_file Specifies the XML based file to setup Tool Dialog.
Manufacturing mfg_tool_preview_by_pick Enables preview of a milling tool at a specified location on the yes, no no
tool path or geometry of the part.
Manufacturing mfg_udf_info_setup_file Specify name and path of the file containing udf and mfg
criteria values .
Manufacturing mfg_workpiece_transparency Controls the workpiece transparency in shaded model display. 0.67
You can change the value in the range between 0.1 and 1. The
bigger the value, the more transparent the workpiece. The
default value is 0.5.
Manufacturing mfg_xyz_num_digits Sets the number of digits for x, y, z data points in a CL data 10
file.
Manufacturing nc_autodoc_param_dir Location of the setup file that describes which process
parameters are included in the parameter table.
Manufacturing nc_autodoc_report_dir Location for storing the report and images generated by the
shop floor documentation tool.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing nc_autodoc_setup_dir Location for documentation setup files that describe which
process parameters are included in the parameter table.

Manufacturing nc_autodoc_template_dir Location of the style sheet and default images used for shop
floor documentation.
Manufacturing nccheck_type Vericut will be used for NC material removal simulation. vericut, nccheck vericut
Manufacturing ncl_file_extension Sets the default file extension for Pro/MFG CL data files. Enter ncl
the file extension only (without the preceding "."). For example,
apt produces filename.apt.
Manufacturing ncmdl_bar_stock_part_path Sets path for storage and retrieval of stock instances for <creo_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl_data\n
creating workpiece in NC Model. Specify full path, including cmdl_bar.prt
part name, to avoid problems.
Manufacturing ncmdl_billet_stock_part_path Sets path for storage and retrieval of stock instances for <creo_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl_data\n
creating workpiece in NC Model. Specify full path, including cmdl_billet.prt
part name, to avoid problems.
Manufacturing ncpost_type Set to GPOST to access the default post processor supplied gpost, ncpost
with Pro/NCPOST.
Manufacturing ncseq_outbound_curve Yes - Create out bound curve. yes, no no
Manufacturing new_turn_scan_type Allows to use New turn scan types for Turning NC sequences. yes, no yes

Manufacturing pro_mdb_dir Sets the default directory for the Machinability Database (MDB)
files. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mf_cl_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing CL data
files.Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mf_clamp_dir Specifies the directory where the manufacturing clamps can be
found.
Manufacturing pro_mf_param_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing parameter
files. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mf_tape_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing TAPE data
files.Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mf_tprm_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing tool files. Use
the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mf_workcell_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing workcell files.
Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing pro_mfg_cmdsyn_dir Sets the default directory for the syntax menu files in Pro/MFG.
Use the full pathname to avoid problems.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing profile_output_utils Affects CL-Data output for profile milling sequences. Yes - yes, no no
Sequence parameter output_point is available with options: tip -
Toolpath is output with respect to the tool center; on_profile -
Toolpath is output with respect to the profile of the tool.

Manufacturing proncpost_dbf Enter directory path to NCPost database file.

Manufacturing prorembatch_queue_manag Enables toolpath computation on a separate host machine.
er Required values are Processor name, Remote machine's
hostname, Type of transport (always 0), RPC processor
number (same as that of remote processor), Version of queue
manager.
Manufacturing reverse_spiral_finish_type If the option value is 1, the tool path is obtained from standard
one by reversing it; if the option value is 2, the tool path starts
from an inner circle.
Manufacturing shade_mfg_ref_models No - Does not process reference parts when generating the yes, no yes
shaded image (to save time). Yes - Shades reference parts
when generating shaded images.
Manufacturing store_tool_path_file Specifies how tool path information is computed. Yes - Tool yes, no yes
path information stored in file filename.tph (filename is
manufacturing model name). No - Tool path is computed each
time manufacturing model is retrieved or parameters are
changed.
Manufacturing tool_motion_list_length Controls the number of rows visible in the tool motion list 7
without scrolling. This value is applied to dashboard based
NC Steps.
Manufacturing tool_path_preview_default Sets tool path preview default mode to OFF. off, on, auto auto
Manufacturing turn_avoid_holder_interferen Yes - Tool holder interference will be ignored during Turning yes, no no
ce toolpath calculation.
Manufacturing use_strict_cl_file_names Use strict cl file names. yes, no no
Manufacturing wcell_fixt_info_setup_file Specify name and path of the file containing workcell and
fixture name info.
Manufacturing workpiece_instances Instances are created in Workpiece for each steps. steps, operations_and_steps

Mechanica ansys_shell181_integ_metho Sets the integration method used for Ansys SHELL181. full, reduced full
d reduced - uses uniform reduced integration. full - uses full
integration. Default is full.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica custom_rainbow Used to specify fringe colors in Pro/FEM-POST results.
Specify blue, black, cyan, magenta, green, yellow, red, and
white. Enter colors as a dash-delimited string (lowest to
highest value). The default is blue-cyan-green-yellow-red-
magenta-white.
Mechanica fem_allow_named_mesh_file Yes - The user will be prompted to select a file to retrieve the yes, no no
s mesh from, or enter a file name to save the mesh to. No - The
user will not be prompted to select or enter a mesh file name.

Mechanica fem_ansys_annotations Toggles transfer of loadcase names to ANSYS. yes, no no

Mechanica fem_ansys_grouping Toggles transfer of groups/layers to ANSYS. yes, no no
Mechanica fem_asp_ratio The value that FEM created elements of aspect ratio are 7
compared against.
Mechanica fem_default_solver Specifies default solver. ansys, nastran, nei_nastran

Mechanica fem_dist_index The value that FEM created elements of distortion indices are 0.4
compared against.
Mechanica fem_edge_angle Sets the minimum acceptable default angle between adjacent 30
element edges. Enter value between 0 and 90.
Mechanica fem_hierarchical_mesh Yes - Store and retrieve automatically the FEM mesh in the yes, no no
mesh file upon its creation and on entering Creo Simulate,
respectively. This option triggers Hierarchical Mesh mode. No
(default) - Do not store or retrieve the FEM Mesh
automatically.
Mechanica fem_inertia_relief Enables inertia relief in FEM mode. Creo Simulate will output yes, no no
PARAM,INREL,-2 to a Nastran deck file or XYZ to ANSYS
PREP7 file. The default value is NO.
Mechanica fem_keep_solver_files Yes - All Solver files will be retained after running the analysis. yes, no no
No - All Solver files will be deleted after running the analysis.

Mechanica fem_mesh_auto_retrieve Yes - The FEM mesh will automatically be retrieved from the yes, no no
current working directory on entering Creo Simulate. No - The
mesh will not be retrieved automatically. The default is NO.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica fem_mesh_auto_save Yes - The FEM mesh will be saved in the current working yes, no no
directory after it is created. No - The mesh will not be saved
automatically after it is created. The default value is No.

Mechanica fem_mesh_operations Yes - The menu item Operations appears in the FEM MESH yes, no no
menu, providing access to functionalities to manipulate the
finite element mesh. No - the menu FEM MESH will not have
the item Operations.
Mechanica fem_mid_ratio The value that FEM created elements of mid ratios are 0.1
compared against.
Mechanica fem_neutral_version Specifies version number of neutral file. 3
Mechanica fem_output_rigid_link_as_rb Yes - Generate individual element for each pair of independent yes, no no
ar node and dependent node. Nastran output creates multiple
RBAR cards. No - Generate a single element between the
independent node and all dependent nodes. Nastran output
creates a single RBE2 card.
Mechanica fem_preserve_mesh Yes - Issue a warning whenever the current operation yes, no no
invalidates the existing FEM mesh. No (default) - Erase the
mesh without notification when it becomes incompatible with
the model.
Mechanica fem_shell_elem_type Sets the default shell element type in FEM mode. tri, quad quad
Mechanica fem_skew_angle Sets the maximum acceptable default skew angle value, 45
measured in degrees. Enter a value between 0 and 90.
Mechanica fem_solver_time_limit Interrupt the Nastran solver after the specified time limit in -1
minutes using the TIME executive card. A negative number
directs the solver to use its own default. The default value of
this option is -1.
Mechanica fem_taper Sets the minimum acceptable default taper value. Enter a 0.5
value between 0 and 1.
Mechanica fem_warp_angle Sets the maximum acceptable default warp angle value, 10
measured in degrees. Enter a value between 0 and 90.
Mechanica fem_which_ansys_solver Specifies the ANSYS equation solver type to be used. frontal, iterative,
Supported solver types: FRONTAL, ITERATIVE (JCG), powersolver, auto, iccg,
POWERSOLVER (PCG), ICCG, AUTO, and SPARSE. sparse
Mechanica fem_y_dir_compress Specifies the Y-direction based on compressed and yes, no no
uncompressed geometry. The default value is uncompressed.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica pro_ansys_path Specifies path to ANSYS executable.
Mechanica pro_nastran_path Specifies the path to the MSC/NASTRAN executable
(nastran).
Mechanica pro_nei_nastran_path Specifies the path to the NEi Nastran executable.
Mechanica pro_solver_name Specifies the name of the user-defined solver to be included in
the SOLVE menu. See also pro_solver_path.
Mechanica pro_solver_path Specifies the path to the user-defined solver whose name is
defined in the SOLVE menu. See also pro_solver_name

Mechanica sim_accurate_asm_links Forces assembly link calculations to take into account the yes, no no
separation of linked shells.
Mechanica sim_additive_mass Treats Mass Idealizations as additive if they are applied to the yes, no no
same entity and suppresses Mass precedence rules.

Mechanica sim_agem_delete_mesh_poi Yes - Deletes the points inserted during an AutoGEM session yes, no yes
nts when deleting mesh elements. No - Retains the points inserted
during an AutoGEM session when deleting mesh elements.

Mechanica sim_agem_display_element_ Yes - Color elements according to their shapes. No - Color all yes, no yes
colors solid elements and shell elements the same color.

Mechanica sim_agem_edge_by_crv_def Sets the default value for the ratio of Edge Length / Radius of 2
ault curvature.
Mechanica sim_agem_edge_crv Sets the value for the target ratio of Edge Length / Radius of 0
curvature for automatic creation of a global AutoGEM Control.

Mechanica sim_agem_model_thickness Set the value to the part thickness. This causes AutoGEM to -1
perform more boundary refinement, and can be very useful for
thinner parts.
Mechanica sim_auto_map_max_angle Sets the default maximum angle tolerance for auto-mapping of 10
pressure load. The valid range is from 0 to 90 degrees.

Mechanica sim_auto_map_max_dist Sets the default maximum distance tolerance (relative to 0.0012
model size) for auto-mapping of pressure load. The default
value is 0.0012.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica sim_auto_pairing_thickness Set the value of characteristic thickness for auto-detection of 0
shell pairs. Using this as a threshold value, auto-detection will
find surface pairs with thickness smaller than this value.

Mechanica sim_auto_regen_enabled Yes - Regenerate model on entrance to Creo Simulate. No - yes, no yes
Don't regenerate the model.
Mechanica sim_beamsection_path Specifies the path where the Beam Sections will be stored.

Mechanica sim_calculate_node_reaction Enables node reaction calculations for point constraints within yes, no no
links. The default value is NO.
Mechanica sim_check_jacobian_corners No - Suppress Jacobian checks at corner nodes. ANSYS and yes, no no
Nastran checks parabolic elements Jacobian at the integration
points only and FEM will fix too curved elements for the same
criterion. Yes - Jacobian is checked both at integration points
and corner nodes. FEM mode will fix too curved elements
accordingly.
Mechanica sim_contact_penetration Specify the value of contact penetration in percentage (from 0 5
to 100; the default is 5).
Mechanica sim_contact_tolerance_facto Modifies the convergence tolerance for contact. The specified 1
r factor will be multiplied by the default tolerance.
Mechanica sim_display_3d_icons Toggles display of 3D Creo Simulate icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_3d_icons_zi Toggles zoom-invariant behavior of 3D Creo Simulate icons. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_agem_controls Toggles display of AutoGEM Controls. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_arrow_scale Toggles automatic arrow scaling. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_arrow_tail_touch Toggles display of Load arrows to have tails or heads yes, no
ing touching.
Mechanica sim_display_beam_releases Toggles display of Beam Release icons. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_beam_sections Toggles display of beam section icons. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_beams Toggles display of beam icons. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_contacts Toggles display of contact icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_fasteners Toggles display of Fastener icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_highlight_refs Yes - Geometrical references are highlighed when selecting a yes, no
load/constraint.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica sim_display_in_spin Toggles display of simulation objects in Dynamic Spin. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_internal_mesh_ Specifies whether internal edges of mesh elements should be yes, no no
edges displayed in the wireframe mode. The default is "No".

Mechanica sim_display_load_colors Toggles display of Load colors. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_load_distribution Toggles display of distributed load vectors over entire entity. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_load_icons Toggles display of load icons. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_load_name Yes - The load/constraint name appears in the label. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_load_value Toggles display of Load values. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_loads_from_co Toggles display of loads and constraints defined on lower-level yes, no
mps components of assembly.
Mechanica sim_display_masses Toggles display of mass icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_matl_assignmen Toggles display of Material Assignment icons. yes, no
ts
Mechanica sim_display_measures Toggles display of Simulation Measure icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_mesh_and_mod Toggles display of Mesh together with Model. yes, no
el
Mechanica sim_display_mesh_control_n Yes - The Mesh/AutoGEM control name appears in the label. yes, no
ame
Mechanica sim_display_mesh_control_v Yes - The Mesh/AutoGEM control value appears in the label. yes, no
alue
Mechanica sim_display_mesh_controls Toggles display of Mesh Controls. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_mesh_entities Toggles display of Mesh entities. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_mesh_mode Specifies the mode of mesh display in FEM preprocessor. wireframe, no_mesh, hidden,
Values: NO_MESH, WIREFRAME, HIDDEN, NOHIDDEN, nohidden, shading
SHADING.
Mechanica sim_display_mesh_quality Specifies the quality of mesh display in Creo Simulate. Values: medium, fine, coarse
FINE, MEDIUM, COARSE.
Mechanica sim_display_mesh_shells_thi Toggles the display of shell thickness in Creo Simulate mesh. yes, no
ck YES - Display shells with real thickness. NO - Display shells
with zero thickness.
Mechanica sim_display_mesh_shrink_el Controls display of Mesh through a specified percentage of -1
ems shrinking of its elements.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica sim_display_model_type Toggles the display of the Simulation model setup in the lower yes, no yes
left corner of Creo Parametric screen.
Mechanica sim_display_names Toggles display of Simulation Object names. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_rigid_dof Toggles display of Rigid Link DOF icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_rigid_links Toggles display of Rigid Link icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_shells Toggles display of shell icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_springs Toggles display of spring icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_struct_constrain Toggles display of structure constraint icons. yes, no
ts
Mechanica sim_display_struct_loads Toggles display of structure load icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_therm_bcs Toggles display of Thermal Boundary Condition icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_therm_loads Toggles display of thermal load icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_weighted_dof Toggles display of Weighted Link DOF icons. yes, no
Mechanica sim_display_weighted_links Toggles display of Weighted Link icons. yes, no

Mechanica sim_display_welds Toggles display of Weld icons. yes, no

Mechanica sim_expanded_diagnostics Yes - Creo Simulate will perform an expanded set of yes, no no
diagnostic checks during meshing a model or running an
analysis. These include checks for interferences in an
assembly and for singular geometry. No - Creo Simulate will
not perform expanded checks.
Mechanica sim_extend_surf_max_angle Controls the maximum angle between a surface to be 30
extended during shell compression and its adjacent surfaces.
If the angle is higher than specified, the adjacent surfaces is
extended. The default is 30 degrees. The range is from 0 to 90
degrees.
Mechanica sim_fatigue_biaxiality_correc Controls the use of biaxiality correction. The default value is yes, no yes
t YES.
Mechanica sim_fatigue_biaxiality_metho Controls which method is used to model biaxiality: Klann- worst, ktc, hs worst
d Tipton-Cordes, Hoffman-Seeger, or the most conservative
(worst) of the two methods. The default value is WORST.
Mechanica sim_fatigue_confidence_leve Specifies the percentage confidence in the predicted life result 90
l value. The default value is 90, and range is from 0.1 to 99.9

Mechanica sim_fatigue_external_matdat Controls the use of external material data. The default value is yes, no no
a NO.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica sim_fatigue_hysteresis_gate Specifies the gate applied to cycle counting as a percentage of 1
peak load. The default value is 1 and range is from 0 to 50.

Mechanica sim_fatigue_infinite_life_valu Specifies the value for the lives beyond cutoff. The default 1E+20
e value is 1e20 and range is from 1e15 to 1e30.
Mechanica sim_fatigue_mean_stress Controls the application of the mean stress correction. The yes, no yes
default value is YES.
Mechanica sim_fatigue_mean_stress_m Controls which method is used to model mean stress: the worst, swt, morrow worst
ethod Smith-Watson-Topper Approach, Morrow Correction, or the
most conservative (worst) of the two methods. The default
value is WORST.
Mechanica sim_fatigue_safety_margin Specifies a factor used to determine the Life Confidence 3
quantity. The default value is 3 and range is from 1.1 to 100.

Mechanica sim_fatigue_user_directory Specifies the directory for user files (for example, external
material files). The default value is the current directory.
Mechanica sim_fatigue_write_surf_stres Controls writing of surface stresses to a neutral file. The yes, no no
s default value is NO.
Mechanica sim_fem_mapped_mesh Default number of sub-divisions for mapped meshing in FEM 10
mode. Default value is 10 and range is from 1 to 99.
Mechanica sim_fem_nastran_use_pshell Yes - use PSHELL cards, No - use PCOMP cards for laminate yes, no no
composite shells in NASTRAN output file.
Mechanica sim_html_report_prefs_file Specifies the path to the Simulation post processor HTML
report preferences file.
Mechanica sim_hyperelastic_material_fit Sets the default method for calculating coefficients for normalized, non-normalized normalized
hyperelastic materials. If set to "normalized", normalized
stresses will be used. If set to "non-normalized", non-
normalized stresses will be used.)
Mechanica sim_icon_distribution_density Determines how many icons are drawn for a distribution. 1 is -1
fewer, 10 is the highest.
Mechanica sim_ignore_unpaired Yes - Unpaired surfaces are ignored when meshing the model, yes, no no
placing you directly into the AFTER COMP menu (the CONT
MESH menu is skipped).
Mechanica sim_invoke_diagnostics_on_ Sets the default for the display of diagnostics during the run of yes, no, prompt prompt
run an analysis in Creo Simulate Native mode. If set to prompt, the
user is prompted to run diagnostics every time he/she starts a
run.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica sim_load_mech_mesh No - The user is prompted to load the existing Creo Simulate yes, no no
mesh file from the current working directory. Yes - The mesh
file, if exists, is loaded automatically and the mesh is
displayed.
Mechanica sim_loadpreview Sets the type of load preview: vectors, fringe or mesh. vectors, fringe, mesh fringe
Mechanica sim_massnorm_modes Mass normalize modes. If set to no, the modes are normalized yes, no no
to a maximum displacement of 1. The default is no.

Mechanica sim_mat_poissons_notation Specifies the convention used for defining Poisson's ratio for tsai, jones tsai
anisotropic materials as being either Tsai (Column-normalized)
or Jones (Row-normalized). This option affects only the labels
for Poisson's ratio on the Material data form.

Mechanica sim_max_contact_iterations Specify the maximum number of iterations for contact analysis. 200
The default is 200.
Mechanica sim_max_memory_usage Specifies the maximum amount of memory in megabytes to be
allocated during FEM meshing. If this option is not set, or set
to zero, the mesher can use all available memory.

Mechanica sim_modal_stress_superposi If set to yes, use the modal stress superposition method to yes, no yes
tion compute the stress results. If set to no, use the
superconvergent stress recovery method.
Mechanica sim_native_mapped_mesh Default number of sub-divisions for mapped meshing in Native 3
mode. Default value is 3 and range is from 1 to 99.
Mechanica sim_output_ids_for_layers Outputs FEM mesh element IDs on each layer into XML file. yes, no no

Mechanica sim_perturbation_solvers Use perturbation solvers in the calculation of local sensitivity. yes, no yes
The default is yes.
Mechanica sim_pp_background_color Specifies the background color of the work area for the results proe, blue, black, white proe
display. The default value is PROE.
Mechanica sim_pp_display_beam_thick Sets the thickness for beams and 2D-shells display in Post 1, 3, 2, 4, 5, actual 5
ness Processor. Numerical values specify the thickness in pixels.

Mechanica sim_pp_display_spin_center Sets the default for the behavior of mouse spinning the yes, no yes
model in results.
Mechanica sim_pp_legacy_selection Enables legacy selection of geometrical entities from Creo yes, no no
Simulate results postprocessor on Creo Simulate geometry.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica sim_pp_legend_continuous Determines if the legend will be continuous tone (YES) or yes, no no
discrete colors (NO).
Mechanica sim_pp_legend_levels The default number of legend levels (from 1 to 16; the default 9
is 9).
Mechanica sim_pp_legend_show If set to NO, the legend is not displayed in newly created yes, no yes
results windows by default.
Mechanica sim_pp_legend_show_min_ If set to NO, the gray minimum and maximum values are not yes, no yes
max displayed by default in the legend.
Mechanica sim_pp_legend_spectrum This string sets the default color legend used in the definition
of a results window. This file will be looked up in the
sim_pp_template_dir location, or, if this is not specified, in the
current working directory.
Mechanica sim_pp_path_absolute Choose Absolute (Yes) or Relative (No) path to "rwd" file. yes, no no
Mechanica sim_pp_query_location Sets the default value for the display of the WCS location in yes, no no
dynamic query in results.
Mechanica sim_pp_show_cap_cut_outli Enables to hide the model outline in capping/cutting surface yes, no yes
ne display.
Mechanica sim_pp_struct_avg_res Yes - averages results in Simulate Results. Applicable only for yes, no no
Mechanica Structure Mode Analysis types.
Mechanica sim_pp_template_dir Sets the default directory for results template files.
Mechanica sim_pp_vector_plot_arrow_2 To draw 2D arrows instead of 3D arrows while post-processing yes, no no
d vector results. It is useful when system memory is not
sufficient to display3D vector arrows.
Mechanica sim_pp_vrml_export_format Flags to denote VRML1.0 or VRML2.0 (default) output. vrml2.0, vrml1.0 vrml2.0

Mechanica sim_pp_vrml_feature_edges Flag to enable the inclusion of feature edges in the VRML file. yes, no no
The default value is NO.
Mechanica sim_reentrant_geom_angle Sets the default value for reentrant geometry detection in both 120
Isolation for Exclusion AutoGEM Control and expanded
diagnostics checks. The valid range is from 0 to 180 degrees.
The default is 120 degrees.
Mechanica sim_remove_unopposed Yes - The system ignores unopposed surfaces when meshing yes, no no
the model; the system also deselects the UseUnopposed
option. No - the system uses the unopposed surfaces in the
shell model.
Mechanica sim_results_on_first_pass Forces results post-processing after the first pass of an SPA yes, no no
analysis.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica sim_run_out_dir Specifies the directory for Creo Simulate run output storage.
By default, the current directory is used.
Mechanica sim_run_tmp_dir Specifies the directory for Creo Simulate run temporary
storage. By default, the current directory is used.
Mechanica sim_smooth_aspect_ratio Sets the element aspect ratio criterion for the mesh smoothing 7
process.
Mechanica sim_smooth_edge_angle Sets the element edge angle criterion (Quad elements only), 30
measured in degrees, for the mesh smoothing process.

Mechanica sim_smooth_skew Sets the element skew angle criterion (Quad elements only), 45
measured in degrees, for the mesh smoothing process.

Mechanica sim_smooth_taper Sets the element taper criterion (Quad elements only) for the 0.5
mesh smoothing process.
Mechanica sim_smooth_warp_angle Sets the element warp angle criterion (Quad elements only), 10
measured in degrees, for the mesh smoothing process.

Mechanica sim_solver_memory_allocati Specifies the amount of memory in megabytes reserved for 512
on solving equations and for storing element data created by the
iterative solver. The default value is 128.
Mechanica sim_spotweld_split_mesh If set to YES (default), the elements that touch the end of the yes, no yes
spot weld are created in a circle the same diameter as the
weld (AutoGEM only).
Mechanica sim_struct_interface_default Sets the default for the interfaces created between the free, bonded, contact
geometry in a structural model for meshing and running
analysis.
Mechanica sim_sturm_sequence Run the Sturm sequence test for a modal analysis. By default, never, default, always default
the solver automatically decides when to perform the Sturm
sequence test.
Mechanica sim_supercon_recovery Sets on or off the superconvergent stress recovery algorithm. yes, no yes

Mechanica sim_therm_interface_default Sets the default for the interfaces created between the bonded, resistance, adiabatic
geometry in a thermal model for meshing and running
analysis.
Mechanica sim_use_layers Allows layers to become groups for Creo Simulate yes, no no
Independent mode.
Mechanica sim_wf5_fastener_fix_separa Sets the value of Fix Separation for fasteners created in yes, no, default default
tion Wildfire 5.0 or earlier with Fix Separation set to Auto.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Mechanica sim_wf5_fastener_frictionles Sets the value of Frictionless Interface for Fasteners created in yes, no, default default
s Wildfire 5.0 or earlier.
Mechanica simulation_fem_mode Yes - Activates FEM mode of Creo Simulate. No (default) - yes, no no
Activates Native mode of Creo Simulate.
Mechanica simulation_mode Sets Creo Simulate mode - Structure (default) or Thermal. structure, thermal structure
This option is used only if the information about Creo Simulate
mode is not yet stored with the model.
Mechanica simulation_process_auto_ad If set to yes the Process Guide will advance to the next set yes, no no
vance automatically upon completion of the current step.
Mechanica simulation_process_prompt If set to yes, the Process Guide will be launched automatically yes, no no
upon entry into Creo Simulate, if template files are present.

Mechanica simulation_process_template Specifies the default location of the Process Guide template
_dir files.
Mechanica std_nastran_template Sets the file path of a NASTRAN deck template. Use full path
to avoid problems.
Mechanism mdo_cl_executable Path for Custom Load executable.
Mechanism mdo_integration_method Select integration method for dynamic analyses. explicit, implicit, auto auto
Mechanism mdo_spring_wire_radius Spring wire radius for dynamics spring icons. 0.15
Mechanism mdx_belt_icon_width Width of belt transmission icons. 5
Mechanism mechanism_significant_digits The number of significant digits of mantissa for real double 12
values in mechanism mode. Can be set in interval from 6 to
16. Default value is 12.
Mechanism motion_envlp_alert Displays the Motion Envelope alert the first time the quality yes, no yes
level is increased.
Mechanism move_mechanism_in_nonge Allow mechanism operations in non geometrical yes, no, exclude_to_move yes
om_reps representations.
Miscellaneous allow_ply_cross_section Yes - Enables Pro/COMPOSITE to create a cross-section of yes, no yes
composite plys.
Miscellaneous conf_mouse_anim Display the presenter's mouse motions when observing a yes, no no
shared Creo Parametric session.
Miscellaneous mapkeys_execution Mapkeys execution behavior. No Feedback - The mapkey is no_feedback, no_feedback
executed with no feedback, Execute with Feedback - A execute_with_feedback,
warning message is given upon failure during execution, Stop stop_at_failure
at failure - The execution stops at failure and a feedback
message is provided.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Miscellaneous relation_text_trail_output No - Disable trail output from Text layout in Relation Parameter yes, no yes
UI if it hasn't been changed.
Miscellaneous relation_tool_mapkey_behavi Will control how mapkeys will be executed in relation tool / increment, full_output increment
or dialog. Incremental will add/remove text incrementally to the
current set. Full_output will record the original set state and
replace the current one with it. Note: this config is dependent
on relation_text_trail_output.
Miscellaneous show_cav_fit_loc_sys Allows the printing of the transformation matrix of a Pro/Verify yes, no no
Fit into a file.
Model Display allow_solid_perspective_hlr Yes - Allows a solid to be displayed with hidden lines while in yes, no yes
perspective.
Model Display animate_component_placem Animate the transition between component states in yes, no yes
ent placement.
Model Display animate_explode_states Animate the transition between explode states and mold yes, no yes
opening steps.
Model Display blended_transparency Yes - Transparent colors will appear using alpha blending (if yes, no, independent yes
supported) when the model is shaded.
Model Display capped_clip Yes - Displays the model as a solid when shaded and clipped. yes, no yes
No - Displays the model as surfaces when shaded and clipped.

Model Display clip_always Yes - Display clipping after Visibilities dialog box is closed. yes, no yes

Model Display datum_point_symbol Specifies the shape of datum point symbols displayed in Part dot cross
or Assembly mode.
Model Display default_ramp_size Specifies a number of shades of gray to show shading of non-
colored objects.
Model Display disp_comp_name_in_symb_ Displays the names of components in symbolic yes, no yes
rep representations.
Model Display display Wireframe - All solid edges in white. Hiddenvis - Hidden lines wireframe, hiddenvis, shadewithedges
in grey. Hiddeninvis - Hidden lines removed. Shade - Display hiddeninvis, shade,
shaded surfaces. Settings are reflected in printing and some shadewithreflect,
export modes. shadewithedges
Model Display display_axes Displays or hides datum axes. yes, no yes
Model Display display_axis_tags Displays or hides datum axis name tags. yes, no no
Model Display display_coord_sys Yes - Coordinate systems will be displayed. No - Coordinate yes, no yes
systems will not be displayed.
Model Display display_coord_sys_tags Yes - Coordinate system name tags will be displayed. No - yes, no yes
Coordinate system name tags will not be displayed.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Model Display display_florin Yes: display of the florin (international currency symbol) where yes, no no
possible. No: use the euro symbol exclusively.
Model Display display_plane_tags Yes - Datum plane name tags will be displayed. No - Datum yes, no no
plane name tags will not be displayed.
Model Display display_planes Yes - Datum planes will be displayed. No - Datum planes will yes, no yes
not be displayed.
Model Display display_point_tags Yes - Datum point tags will be displayed. No - Datum point yes, no no
tags will not be displayed.
Model Display display_points Yes - Datum points and their names will be displayed. No - yes, no yes
Datum points and their names will not be displayed.
Model Display display_silhouette_edges Sets the display of silhouette edges for wireframe display only. yes, no yes

Model Display display_z_extension_lines Controls the display of dimension z-extension lines. Yes - z- yes, no yes
extension lines will be displayed; No - z-extension lines will not
be displayed.
Model Display edge_display_quality Controls display quality of an edge for wireframe and hidden- high, low, normal, very_high normal
line removal. Normal - Normal quality of edge display. High -
Increases tessellation by 2. Very_high - Increases tessellation
by 3. Low - Decreases tessellation from normal, speeds up
display.
Model Display enable_hlr_hashing Enables hlr hashing yes, no no
Model Display enable_transparent_text_bg Yes - Clear background before displaying text. No - Do not yes, no yes
clear text background.
Model Display explode_animation_max_tim Sets the maximum amount of time for an animation between 1
e explode states.
Model Display fast_highlight Yes - Use simplified highlighting which redisplays more quickly yes, no yes
at the expense of certain details. This option may increase
memory usage slightly.
Model Display fasthlr Specifies whether fast hidden line removal is on/off by default. yes, no no

Model Display frames_per_sec Determines whether view is animated. yes, no no

Model Display frames_per_sec_value Used to set the smoothness of view animation changes. 3
Higher numbers provide more frames/sec, and giving you a
smoother animation. Lower numbers cause the view to change
more quickly.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Model Display lods_enabled Determines whether or not the system uses Level of Detail in yes, no no
shaded models during dynamic orientation (panning, zooming
and spinning).
Model Display lods_value When lods_enabled is Yes, this value specifies the default 50
value used to display LODs. The value is a percentage of the
edge size vs the total size of the model.

Model Display max_animation_time When the orientation, or zoom state, of the Creo Parametric 1
window changes, an animation sequence of a predefined
duration takes place. This option controls the maximum time
the system spends animating.
Model Display max_image_dimension Set the upper bound dimension on images loaded into Creo 4096, 1024, 2048, 8192, 4096
Parametric. Images larger than this limit will be rescaled to this 16384
upper bound during loading.
Model Display mesh_spline_surf Turns the blue mesh surface lines on or off. yes, no no
Model Display min_animation_steps When the orientation, or zoom state, of the Creo Parametric 6
window changes, an animation sequence of predefined
duration takes place. This option controls the minimum
number of frames used in the animation sequence.

Model Display model_detail_options_file Sets the path to the file which contains the default model detail <creo_loadpoint>\text\3d_inch.dtl
option values for new models.
Model Display orientation Establishes the initial standard view orientation. User_default - isometric, trimetric, trimetric
System uses X-axis and Y-axis values defined by options user_default
x_axis and y_axis.
Model Display real_time_rendering_display Set the realtime rendering to project shadows/reflections on a transparent_floor, transparent_floor
transparent floor. room_display
Model Display save_triangles_flag Spinning shaded images with software graphics only. Note: yes, no no
This option has no effect if your system uses hardware
graphics.
Model Display shade_moving_comp Yes - Shades assembly components while they are being yes, no yes
moved. No - Displays components in wireframe while they are
being moved.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Model Display shade_quality Model shade quality is used to decide how much to subdivide 12, 13, 14, 1, 3, 23, 24, 25, 3
surfaces for shading purposes. Higher shade quality is slower 26, 2, 4, 5, 15, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
but produces better pictures. 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21,
22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32,
33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46,
47, 48, 49, 50
Model Display shade_surface_feat Controls the shading of surface features. yes, no yes
Model Display shade_windows Enables shading of objects in all windows. This option does all_windows, one_window all_windows
not also enable color shading.
Model Display shade_with Controls the display of datum curves on shaded objects. no, curves curves
Model Display show_axes_for_extr_arcs Determines if axes are created for newly extruded arcs. yes, no no
Model Display skip_small_surfaces Gives the user the option not to display small shaded surfaces. yes, no yes
Disabling this option will improve display quality at the expense
of speed. It is most useful for creating screen snap shots.

Model Display smooth_lines Choose whether to smooth lines by default or not. yes, no no
Model Display spherical_map_size Size of Spherical map texture image used for environment 256x256, 512x512, 256x256
mapping. Bigger size will have better image quality but will be 1024x1024
slow to regenerate.
Model Display spin_rate_zoom_sensitive Allows slower spinning when zoomed in on a model. yes, no no
Model Display spin_with_notes Yes - 3D feature and model notes are displayed during yes, no yes
dynamic spinning of a model.
Model Display spin_with_part_entities Yes - Datum features will be displayed during dynamic yes, no no
spinning of a model.
Model Display spin_with_silhouettes Yes - Silhouette lines will be displayed during dynamic spinning yes, no no
of a model.
Model Display tan_angle_for_disp For display purposes only. Sets the angle between two quilt 0.02618
surfaces below which the edge will be displayed as tangent.
Enter an angle between 1.5 and 15 degrees.
Model Display tangent_edge_display Determines how edges between tangent surfaces are no, solid, centerline, solid
displayed. phantom, dimmed
Model Display texture Yes - Applied textures will be displayed when the model is yes, no yes
shaded.
Model Display texture_search_path Appends a directory to the search path for textures.
Model Display transparency Yes - Transparent colors will appear as such when the model yes, no yes
is shaded.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Model Display use_pre_wildfire_text_font Yes - Use the old stroke-based PTC font as the default font. yes, no no
No - Use a True Type font as the default font.
Model Display x_angle Sets the default view orientation for models (appears in the 0
Orientation dialog box). The default orientation is the last
option, x_angle, y_angle, or orientation, in the configuration
file.
Model Display y_angle Sets the default view orientation for models (appears in the 0
Orientation dialog box). The default orientation is the last
option, x_angle, y_angle, or orientation, in the configuration
file.
Photorender default_scene_filename Complete path to the scene file to be used as default scene <creo_loadpoint>\graphic-
file. library\scenes\/creo_default_scene.
scn
Photorender photorender_capability_warni Allows the user to disable warnings about PhotoLux only yes, no yes
ngs capabilities.
Photorender photorender_default_height Sets the default height (in pixels) for the custom size rendered 450
output
Photorender photorender_default_width Sets the default width (in pixels) for the custom size rendered 600
output
Photorender photorender_memory_usage Sets the memory limit that Pro/PHOTORENDER allows for 256
model processing. Do not use commas in the memory value,
as Creo Parametric interprets these as decimals. The
minimum allowed value is 64 and maximum value is 5120.

Photorender photorender_preview_scale Allows user defined size ratio at which Pro/PHOTORENDER 0.5
will render, using the default Render To: Full Window Preview
setting. Increasing the value creates higher quality rendering
with slower performance. Reducing the value produces
reverse results.
Photorender pro_texture_library Allows the user to specify a different graphics library.
Photorender room_rotation_lock Default room rotation setting at session start. studio - Lock studio, model studio
room rotation to studio. model - Lock room rotation to model.

Photorender save_scene_with_file Yes - Automatically update the model with current scene yes, no no
information when saving the model; No - Scene information
embedded in model must be updated manually.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Photorender save_texture_with_model Yes - Embed applied texture and tracesketch bitmap files into yes, no no
the model file.
Photorender window_gamma Gamma correction to apply to images created by renderer. 1
Default value is 1.0.
Piping aec_dwg_anno_attrpar_spec Specifies the aec drawing annotation attribute/parameter aec_dwg_anno_attrparam_spec.ptd
_file specification file name.
Piping aec_object_type_file Specifies the aec object type file name. aec_object_type.ptd
Piping display_thick_insulation Yes - Display insulation in thick mode. No - Display insulation yes, no yes
in centerline mode. This option can be overridden by the Thick
insulation option in the Model Display dialog box.

Piping display_thick_pipes Yes - Display pipes in thick mode. No - Display pipes in yes, no no
centerline mode. This option can be overridden by the Thick
pipes option in the Model Display dialog box.
Piping isogen_attribute_map_file Specifies the mapping between isogen parameter and attribute <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\is
name. odata\isogen_attribute_map.ptd

Piping isogen_endtype_map_file Specify name of file mapping Pro/Piping endtypes with <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\is
ISOGEN endtypes odata\isogen_endtype_map.ptd

Piping isogen_mandatory_attr_file Specify file containing mandatory attribute filenames used by isogen.fls
ISOGEN.
Piping isogen_nominal_size_map_fi Specify name of file mapping Pro/Piping Size with Nominal <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\is
le Sizes in MM and Inches odata\isogen_nominal_size_map.pt
d
Piping isogen_output_files_dir Specify directory to save the PCFs created by ISOGEN
interface
Piping isogen_pcf_filename_format Specify format to create filenames of PCF files being created mnemonic,-,specification,-,number

Piping isogen_symbol_map_file Specify name of file for mapping Pro/Piping selection names <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\is
with ISOGEN symbol keys (SKEY)s odata\isogen_symbol_map.ptd

Piping pipe_bend_locations_csys_u Define which assembly units will be used for the piping bend yes, no no
nits locations calculations. Yes - to use coordinate system
assembly units. No - to use pipeline assembly units.

Piping pipe_pre_22_bendinfo_conv Convert bend report information generated prior to yes, no yes
Pro/ENGINEER 2000i-2 to current saved analysis format.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Piping pipe_solid_centerline Yes - Display Pro/PIPING centerlines. No - Do not display yes, no yes
Pro/PIPING centerlines.
Piping pipe_solid_label_format Specify the pipe solid label format that will be used to size,-,specification,-,mnemonic,-
automatically generate pipeline labels. ,number,-,insulation
Piping pipe_update_pre_20_int_pts Yes - Pipelines created prior to Release 20.0 are updated with yes, no no
intersection point entities. The entities are created in session
by Info>Regen Info or when you retrieve the model.

Piping pipeline_assembly_library_di Sets the default pipeline assembly library directory. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\pi
r pelinelib\
Piping pipeline_assembly_name_for Sets the default pipeline assembly name format. mnemonic,-,number
mat
Piping pipeline_label_format Specify the pipeline label format that will be used to size,-,specification,-,mnemonic,-
automatically generate pipeline labels. ,number,-,insulation
Piping pipeline_solid_start_part_na Sets the default pipeline solid start part name. pipeline_solid_start.prt
me
Piping pipeline_spool_label_format Specify the pipeline spool label format that will be used to mnemonic-number-
generate the spool labels during pipeline spool generation. prefix&#91;0]spoolnum&#91;01]suffi
x&#91;]
Piping pipeline_start_assembly_na Sets the default pipeline start assembly name. pipeline_start.asm
me
Piping piping_appearance_map_file Sets the default piping appearance map filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\m
aster_catalog\piping_appearance.m
ap
Piping piping_bolt_nut_select_file Piping bolts and nuts selection file. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\m
aster_catalog\piping_bolt_nut_selec
t.ptd
Piping piping_design_method Sets the current Piping design method for pipeline modeling. non_spec_driven, non_spec_driven
spec_driven, user_driven
Piping piping_enable_designate_rep Enable designatable reports for spec-driven piping. yes, no yes
ort
Piping piping_end_compatibility_file Sets the default piping end compatibility filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\m
aster_catalog\piping_end_compatibi
lity.ptd
Piping piping_extend_dim_scheme Specify a dimension scheme for piping extend segment. cartesian, cylindrical, cartesian
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Piping piping_extend_show_csys Control whether small preview CSYS is shown at end of pipe yes, no no
when defining extend features in cartesian / spherical /
cylindrical schemes.
Piping piping_fitt_angle_tolerance Sets the default piping fitting angle tolerance value. 1.5
Piping piping_fitt_category_map_file Sets the default piping fitting category map filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\s
ample_project\piping_fitt_category_
map.ptd
Piping piping_fitt_library_dir Sets the default piping fitting library directory. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\fit
tinglib\
Piping piping_fluid_parameter Enables/disables the Parameters tab in Create Pipeline Dialog yes, no no

Piping piping_insulation_dir_file Sets the default piping insulation directory filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\s
ample_project\piping_insulation_dir.
ptd
Piping piping_joint_fitting_clearance Sets the piping joint minimum fitting clearance value. 1

Piping piping_joint_fitting_offset Sets the piping joint minimum fitting offset value. 1
Piping piping_manufacture_dir_file Sets the default piping manufacture directory filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\m
aster_catalog\piping_manufacture_
dir.ptd
Piping piping_material_file Sets the default piping material filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\m
aster_catalog\piping_material.ptd

Piping piping_material_source Sets the source for material information. Note Material_dir weight_length, material_dir weight_length
requires pro_material_dir to be set.
Piping piping_mcat_dir Sets the default piping master catalog directory. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\m
aster_catalog\
Piping piping_mcat_dir_file Sets the default piping master catalog directory filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\m
aster_catalog\piping_mcat_dir.ptd

Piping piping_min_bolting_clearanc Sets the default piping minimum bolting clearance value. 1
e
Piping piping_project_data_dir Sets the default Project data directory. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\s
ample_project\
Piping piping_schematic_driven Set the Schematic Driven Pipeline Modeling ON/OFF yes, no no
Piping piping_schematic_xml_dir Specify directory with full path containing schematic <dir_name>\dump_x86e_win64\
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Piping piping_spec_dir_file Sets the default piping specification directory filename. <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\s
ample_project\piping_spec_dir.ptd

Piping piping_system_tree_format Sets the default piping model tree format. mnemonic
Piping piping_thumb_wheel_increm Sets the default piping thumb wheel increment value. 1
ent
Piping piping_thumb_wheel_ratio_in Sets the default piping thumb wheel ratio increment value. 0.01
c
Piping piping_wildfire_convert Always ask before converting old piping assemblies to update never, automatic, manual manual
the network structure.
Piping pro_insulation_dir Specifies the directory to search for insulation files used in
Pro/PIPING. Use full path name to avoid problems.
Piping pro_pip_fitt_dir Specifies the directory to search for fittings used in
Pro/PIPING.
Piping pro_pip_lnstk_dir Specifies the directory to search for linestock files used in
Pro/PIPING. Use full path name to avoid problems.
Piping units_system_dic_file Specifies the file containing the mapping for MCAT filename <creo_loadpoint>\text\piping_data\m
and units. aster_catalog\piping_units_system_
dic_file.ptd
Printing & Plotting acrobat_reader Sets the Adobe Acrobat Reader command path. This value will
be used to launch the reader after exporting a PDF document.

Printing & Plotting delete_after_plotting Yes - A plot file is automatically deleted from the directory in yes, no
which it resides when it has been successfully plotted.

Printing & Plotting din_std_line_priority If set to YES line priority in plotting or export is determined yes, no no
according to DIN standard
Printing & Plotting gerber_360_interpolation Yes - Arcs and circles included in outputted Gerber plot files yes, no no
will take this format.
Printing & Plotting pen_slew Sets the pen speed for both x and y directions for plotters that -1.000000 0.000000
are compatible with this option. Consult your plotter's user
guide for more information.
Printing & Plotting pen_slew_xy Sets the pen speed for the x and y directions individually for -1.000000 0.000000
plotters that are compatible with this option. The first value is
the x value and the second, the y value. They should be
separated by a space.
Printing & Plotting pen_table_file Specifies a default pen mapping table which supersedes other table.pnt
pen mapping information.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Printing & Plotting pen1_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an 4
electrostatic plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to
16 (thickest).
Printing & Plotting pen2_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an 1
electrostatic plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to
16 (thickest).
Printing & Plotting pen3_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an 2
electrostatic plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to
16 (thickest).
Printing & Plotting pen4_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an 3
electrostatic plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to
16 (thickest).
Printing & Plotting pen5_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an 2
electrostatic plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to
16 (thickest).
Printing & Plotting pen6_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an 3
electrostatic plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to
16 (thickest).
Printing & Plotting pen7_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an 1
electrostatic plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to
16 (thickest).
Printing & Plotting pen8_line_weight Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an 4
electrostatic plotter. The weight is a range from 1 (thinnest) to
16 (thickest).
Printing & Plotting plot_carberry_extends When plotting to a raster format (jpg, tiff, etc), set to YES to yes, no no
ignore the view border and produce output sized to the
smallest rectangle that includes the drawing items.
Printing & Plotting plot_file_dir Specifies the directory where plot files should be written. Use
the full pathname to avoid problems. For example
/home/users/plotfiles.
Printing & Plotting plot_linestyle_scale Specifies the scaling factor for the DOTFONT line style in a 1
plot.
Printing & Plotting plot_names Yes - Plot files are given descriptive extensions when created. yes, no
No - All plot files are simply given the extension .plt.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Printing & Plotting plot_proceed_dialog Yes - Enables the Plot Proceed dialog which provides a choice yes, no no
for delaying the printing of plot files. This is useful for large
plots when using lp print commands. The lp command may not
access the plot file before it is removed resulting in no output.

Printing & Plotting plot_to_scale_full_window Provides the ability to exclude empty window space when yes, no
plotting the model to scale.
Printing & Plotting plotter Establishes the default plotter for making plot files.
Printing & Plotting plotter_command Sets the command that you use to start a plot on your system; windows_print_manager
for Windows NT or Windows 95, windows_print_manager
option configures Creo Parametric to plot to a recognized
device in the Windows NT or Windows 95 print manager.

Printing & Plotting plotter_handshake Specifies the type of plotter handshake initialization sequence hardware, software
generated in the plotter files.
Printing & Plotting postscript_compression Specifies whether or not to compress exported shaded yes, no no
PostScript files. Yes - A shaded postscript file created with
File>Export will be compressed. This will increase processing
time.
Printing & Plotting pro_plot_config_dir Sets the directory of your user-defined plotter configuration file.
Use the full pathname to avoid problems.

Printing & Plotting ps_output_with_pagesize Specifies whether or not to include pagesize information when yes, no yes
generating postscript files from Creo Parametric. No - Creo
Parametric will omit Adobe level 2 pagesize information from
the header of the postscript file.
Printing & Plotting raster_plot_dpi Determines the resolution for plotter outputs variables are in 100, 200, 300, 400 100
dots per inch.
Printing & Plotting rotate_postscript_print Specifies rotation for printing. Yes - Rotates a PostScript plot yes, no
90 degrees counterclockwise. Use when you are plotting a
landscape drawing on a portrait-type laser printer, or a portrait
drawing on a landscape-type laser printer.

Printing & Plotting shaded_postscript_backgrou Specifies how background colors are handled in Postscript yes, no no
nd files of shaded objects.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Printing & Plotting ttf_handling_for_plot_files Defines how annotations using True Type Fonts are written to stroke all fonts, use true type use true type fonts
the plot file. Using True Type Fonts reduces the plot file size, fonts
but font substitution may occur due to device settings.
Annotations that do not use True Type Fonts are unaffected by
this option.
Printing & Plotting use_8_plotter_pens Specifies whether to support up to 8 plotter pens. The initial yes, no no
default is 4 pens.
Printing & Plotting use_software_linefonts Yes - The exact line style used in Creo Parametric is plotted, yes, no no
stroked out dot by dot, dash by dash, and space by space. No -
plots lines using the line font it supports which most closely
resembles the font used in Creo Parametric.

Printing & Plotting variable_plots_in_inches No - Variable plot sizes may be entered in millimeters. yes, no yes
Printing & Plotting versatec_cutter_installed Yes - Indicates that a cutter is installed on a Versatec plotter. yes, no

Sheetmetal close_corner_relief Closes the gap between the bend surfaces of a corner that is a yes, no no
result of intersecting walls in the form state.
Sheetmetal enable_flat_state Enables the creation of a flat state instance of the model. The yes, no no
instance can be fully flat or fully formed.
Sheetmetal flange_shape_sketches_dire Sets path to directory that contains the Flange shapes.
ctory
Sheetmetal flat_shape_sketches_director Sets path to directory that contains the Flat shapes.
y
Sheetmetal initial_bend_y_factor Specifies a constant used to determine the neutral bend line 0.5
for a sheet metal part. This value is always used for non-
cylindrical bends. It is used for regular bends only when no
bend table is specified.
Sheetmetal material_upd_smt_bend_tabl Defines whether assignment of material to the model via Creo always_replace, always_replace
e Toolkit will overwrite existing bend table data and y factor never_replace
value. Always Replace - Overwrites existing data. Never
Replace - Keeps existing data
Sheetmetal merge_smt_srfs_without_se Yes - no edge left at the merge if the sheetmetal surfaces yes, no yes
am being merged are same surfaces. No - edge is left even
between same sheetmetal surfaces.
Sheetmetal pro_sheet_met_dir Sets the default directory of your user-defined bend tables. If
not set, the Pro/SHEETMETAL supplied bend tables are used.
Use the full path name to avoid problems.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Sheetmetal pro_smt_params_dir Specifies the directory to save/retrieve Sheet metal
parameters files. Use full path name to avoid problems.
Sheetmetal punch_axis_points Yes - Enables the creation of punch axis points in Sheetmetal yes, no no
cuts and punches.
Sheetmetal punch_models_directory Sets path to directory that contains the punch models.
Sheetmetal smt_add_bends_on_sharp_e Determines if bends will be added automatically on edges with yes, no yes
dges sharp geometry in the wall creation tools. Yes - bends will be
added automatically. No - sharp geometry of edges will be
kept.
Sheetmetal smt_allow_flip_sketch Yes - Allows flipping the sketch in Flat and Flange tools. No - yes, no no
Disables the ability to flip the sketch in Flat and Flange tools.

Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_dflt_display Define the default state of bend note display (sheetmetal yes, no yes
mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_direction_d Define the down direction symbol for bend notes (sheetmetal default
own mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_direction_u Define the up direction symbol for bend notes (sheetmetal default
p mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_order Define the fields order for bend notes (sheetmetal mode) &type&direction&angle
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_type_forme Define the formed symbol for bend notes (sheetmetal mode) default
d
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_type_rolled Define the rolled symbol for bend notes (sheetmetal mode) default

Sheetmetal smt_crn_rel_display Yes - Corner relief notes will be displayed. No - Corner relief yes, no yes
notes will not be displayed.
Sheetmetal smt_drive_bend_by_paramet Sheetmetal bend radius and bend angle values and bend yes, no no
ers dimension location will be driven by feature level relations to
Sheetmetal parameters.
Sheetmetal smt_drive_tools_by_paramet Drives the Sheetmetal options and values by feature-level yes, no yes
ers relations to Sheetmetal parameters.
Sheetmetal smt_form_abort_on_fail_plc Yes - will always fail the Sheetmetal Form feature if there is a yes, no no
problem with its placement .
Sheetmetal smt_mp_method MASS - Suppressed Flat Pattern and Flatten Forms will be both, mass, cg cg
temporary resumed before mass properties calculation of
sheetmetal part. CG - Mass Properties calculation will be
performed on current state of sheetmetal part. BOTH - Both
methods will be used one after the other.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Sheetmetal smt_outside_mold_lines Yes - Outside Mold Lines will be created during Flat Pattern yes, no no
creation.
Sketcher 2d_palette_path Sets the default directory for the user sketcher shape library.
Use the full path name to avoid problems.
Sketcher grid_snap Yes - Makes pick points snap to a grid. No - Turns the grid yes, no no
snap off so that any location can be picked.
Sketcher section_color Specifies the color of sketched sections. default, drawing_color,
sketch_color
Sketcher sket_import_geometry_line_s Determine if the original line style and color should be yes, no no
tyle preserved on Copy/Paste, Sketcher Palette and Import from
file. Yes - Preserve original line style and color.
Sketcher sketcher_alignment_constr Yes - Alignment constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No yes, no no
- Alignment constraints will not be used.
Sketcher sketcher_animated_modify No - The section is not animated as modifications are yes, no yes
regenerated.
Sketcher sketcher_auto_create_refere This option controls the automatic reference creation from yes, no no
nces selected background geometry.
Sketcher sketcher_auto_create_refs The option values are: 2: the system automatically creates 2 1, 2 2
dimensioning references; 1: the system automatically adds the
orientation reference as a dimensioning reference; 0: the
system does not automatically create dimensioning
references.
Sketcher sketcher_blended_backgrou This option controls whether the blended background should yes, no no
nd be used in 3D Sketcher. The option has no effect if blended
background is turned off generally.
Sketcher sketcher_collinear_constr Yes - collinear constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
collinear constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_default_font_kernin Automatically set kerning for text entities in Sketcher. Yes - yes, no no
g Kerning will be set for new text entities. No - Kerning will not
be set automatically.
Sketcher sketcher_diagonal_constr Yes - Diagonal constraints will be used; No - Diagonal yes, no no
constraints will not be used.
Sketcher sketcher_dim_of_revolve_axi If this option is set all dimensions created by Intent Manager to yes, no yes
s Axis of Revolution will be diameter dimensions.

Sketcher sketcher_dimension_autoloc Automatically lock strong sketcher dimensions. yes, no no

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Sketcher sketcher_disp_constraints Shows the constraints when sketching in Sketcher Mode; for yes, no yes
example, H for horizontal, V for vertical, and so on.
Sketcher sketcher_disp_dimensions No - Suppresses the display of all dimensions while in yes, no yes
sketcher.
Sketcher sketcher_disp_grid Specify whether or not to display the sketcher grid. yes, no no
Sketcher sketcher_disp_vertices No - Suppresses the display of yellow points on all vertices yes, no yes
while in sketcher.
Sketcher sketcher_disp_weak_dimens Yes - weak dimensions will be displayed; No - weak yes, no yes
ions dimensions will not be displayed.
Sketcher sketcher_equal_length_const Yes - equal length constraints will be used by Intent Manager; yes, no yes
r No - equal length constraints will not be used by Intent
Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_equal_radii_constr Yes - equal radii constraints will be used by Intent Manager; yes, no yes
No - equal radii constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_grid_angle Enter a grid angle value to override the default grid angle 0
value.
Sketcher sketcher_grid_line_quantity Enter number of radial lines for radial grid. 12

Sketcher sketcher_grid_radius_spacin Enter a radial grid spacing value to override the default radial 1
g grid spacing value.
Sketcher sketcher_grid_type Set grid type to be Cartesian or Polar. cartesian, polar cartesian
Sketcher sketcher_highlight_open_end Yes - Highlights open ends of sketched entities in Sketcher. yes, no yes
s No - Does not highlight open ends of sketched entities in
Sketcher.
Sketcher sketcher_import_exact_geo During import in sketcher use exact geometry. yes, no yes
m
Sketcher sketcher_known_dim_on_ref YES - create known dimensions on known geometry, NO - yes, no yes
_ent create reference dimensions on known geometry
Sketcher sketcher_lineup_hor_constr Yes - line up horizontal constraints will be used by Intent yes, no yes
Manager; No - line up horizontal constraints will not be used by
Intent Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_lineup_ver_constr Yes - line up vertical constraints will be used by Intent yes, no yes
Manager; No - line up vertical constraints will not be used by
Intent Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_lock_modified_dim Yes - modified dimensions will be locked; No - modified yes, no no
s dimensions will not be locked.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Sketcher sketcher_midpoint_constr Yes - midpoint constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
midpoint constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_parallel_constr Yes - parallel constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
parallel constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_perpendicular_con Yes - perpendicular constraints will be used by Intent Manager; yes, no yes
str No - perpendicular constraints will not be used by Intent
Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_point_on_entity_co Yes - point on entity constraints will be used by Intent yes, no yes
nstr Manager; No - point on entity constraints will not be used by
Intent Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_refit_after_dim_mo Refits section after dimension modification in 2D section or yes, no yes
dify when creating the first feature.
Sketcher sketcher_same_point_constr Yes - same points constraints will be used by Intent Manager; yes, no yes
No - same points constraints will not be used by Intent
Manager.
Sketcher sketcher_save_preview_ima This option controls whether section files should be saved with yes, no no
ge embedded image information which can be used to preview
sections in File/Open dialog.
Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_method "Dynamic" - grid spacing is determined by the system based dynamic, static dynamic
on zoom factor, "Static" - grid spacing is fixed and set by the
user.
Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_x_major Enter the number of grid lines per major line in x axis. 5
Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_x_spacing Enter an x-grid spacing value to override the default x-grid 1
spacing value.
Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_y_major Enter the number of grid lines per major line in y axis. 5
Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_y_spacing Enter a y-grid spacing value to override the default y-grid 1
spacing value.
Sketcher sketcher_shade_closed_loop yes-closed loops in sketcher will be displayed as shaded, no- yes, no yes
s closed loops in sketcher will not be displayed as shaded

Sketcher sketcher_snap_sensitivity sketcher snap sensitivity high, medium, low, very low, very high
very high

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Sketcher sketcher_starts_in_2d Defines initial model orientation in Sketcher mode. Yes - (2D yes, no no
orientation) Looking directly at section (sketching) plane. No -
(Orientation unchanged) Sketch directly on the 3D part.

Sketcher sketcher_symmetric_constr Yes - symmetric constraints will be used by Intent Manager; yes, no yes
No - symmetric constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_tangent_constr Yes - tangent constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - yes, no yes
tangent constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

Sketcher sketcher_undo_reorient_view Controls the ability to Undo view reorientation while in yes, no no
Sketcher. Yes - it is possible to Undo view reorientation in
Sketcher.
Sketcher sketcher_undo_stack_limit Sketcher saves a copy of each function performed. The 200
number of possible saved functions depend on the number
specified in the option. The undo menu can be used to remove
the stored functions.
System allow_float_opt_checkout Yes - Allows checkout failure for floating modules. yes, no no
System auto_traceback "always": a traceback file will be generated when a fatal error yes, no, never, ask, always always
occurs. "yes", "ask": ask the user whether to generate a
traceback. "no", "never": no traceback will be generated.

System browser_limit_to_ie9_mode Limit Internet Explorer to IE9 standard mode even if higher yes, no no
version is installed.
System cmdmgr_trail_output Trail file and mapkey output will include system instructions yes, no yes
that are independent of user interface configuration when
available (typically menu bar and toolbar options).

System cpus_to_use Set up the number of threads including main thread 2

System csv_format_delimeter Define the delimiter character in BOM format file: Comma, comma, tab, semicolon,
TAB, Semicolon, Space or other user-defined. space
System enable_tree_indep Setup whether tree customization will allow separating the tree yes, no no
window from Creo Parametric window.
System export_report_format Controls the format of the exported reports displayed in the comma_delimited, rich_text comma_delimited
embedded browser. Rich Text - Exports the report in Rich Text
format, Comma Delimited - Exports the report in Comma
Delimited format.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

System general_undo_stack_limit Setup the default number of entries in the top level Undo/Redo 50
(default = 50).
System overlays_enabled Yes - Enables Creo Parametric screens and menus to be yes, no no
placed on different overlay layers of the hardware graphics
card. This frees memory for Creo Parametric use.
System pick_aperture_radius Specifies the size of the area about the mouse when making 7
selections. Units are 1/1000 of screen size.
System protable_in_background Yes - Starts Pro/TABLE editor in the background. Reduces yes, no yes
time between pressing a menu button that uses Pro/TABLE
and entering the data.
System saveunders_enabled Yes - Enables Creo Parametric popup helptext and menus to yes, no yes
retain the portion of the window they obscure to be used to
restore the window image when they are dismissed.

System set_trail_single_step Yes - Enables a trail file to be single-stepped by entering yes, no no

<CR>.
System tablet_device_name Specifies the name of a digitizing tablet.
System trail_delay Sets a delay in seconds between trail file steps.
System trail_dir Instructs Creo Parametric to create its trail file in the specified
directory rather than in the startup directory.
System train_file_path Specifies the default directory for training files. The path name
must start from the root of the directory, for example,
/home/users/library/training.
System web_browser_history_days Enter number of days to store history records. 20
System web_browser_homepage Enter location of Creo Parametric browser home page. <creo_loadpoint>\help\usascii\resou
rce_center_index.html
System web_browser_in_separate_w Specifies whether Creo Parametrics web browser should be yes, no no
indow launched as a separate window. When set to Yes the
browser will be displayed as a separate window. The default,
No, will result in the browser being embedded in the Creo
Parametric application window
System windows_browser_type Select the type of embedded browser to use. ie_in_process, ie_in_process
ie_in_sep_process,
mozilla_based_browser
User Interface ae_propagate_detail_depend Sets the AE detail dependency for AE's that are locally dependent, independent dependent
ency propagated. If set to independent, the AE's parameter call outs
will update to other propagated AEs parameters.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

User Interface af_copy_references_flag Toggle display of Copy References column in Annotation yes, no no
Feature definition dialog
User Interface allow_confirm_window Display a confirmation window when exiting Creo Parametric. yes, no yes
This enables you to use the mouse to confirm/cancel exiting
Creo Parametric.
User Interface auto_ae_param_file Define path and file name of external file used to define
parameters that are automatically created in all Annotation
Elements.
User Interface auto_include_annot_plane Control the default setting of the check box in the Propagate yes, no yes
annotation dialog box which controls whether to pass all
annotations plane references.
User Interface auto_propagate_ae Yes - causes the automatic, local propagation of AE's after a yes, no no
supported feature has been created.
User Interface auxapp_popup_menu_info Enable display of popup menu info in the trail file. yes, no no
User Interface bm_graph_tool BMX graph tool default, excel_linked, default
excel_embedded
User Interface bmgr_pref_file Specifies the location of the Graph Tool preference file.
User Interface button_name_in_help Yes - The name and menu of any selected menu option yes, no no
displays, in English, in the help text associated with that button.

User Interface default_font Sets font for text other than menu bar, menus and their
children, and pop-up menus and help. Add comma-delimited
variables in any order (italic bold, 24, times or 24, times, italic
bold have the same effect). Any omitted variable uses
standard setting.
User Interface dialog_translation Specifies the language in which the dialog display when yes, no yes
running non-English version of Creo Parametric.
User Interface drm_policy_server Allows a user to preset the server policy that is to be used
when Apply Policy command is utilized.
User Interface enable_popup_help Controls pop-up help in dialog boxes. Yes - Help enabled. No - yes, no yes
Help disabled.
User Interface fonts_size Determines the relative size of the text in menus and dialog medium, small, large
boxes. You must restart Creo Parametric for the change to
take effect.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

User Interface help_translation Specifies the language in which the short help messages yes, no yes
display when running non-English versions of Creo Parametric.
Yes - Display in native language. No - Display in English.

User Interface iconify_entire_pro Determines how many other Creo Parametric windows/menus yes, no yes
are iconified when one window is iconified. Yes - All the
windows and menus are iconified. No - Only the selected
window is iconified.
User Interface initial_drm_warning Warns the user that they are initiating a DRM session. When yes, no yes
set to "no", this warning dialog will be skipped.
User Interface kbd_cmd_abbreviation On - Enables use of abbreviations when entering menu off, on off
commands from the keyboard.
User Interface kbd_selection Provides the ability to select locations in the graphics area via yes, no no
the keyboard. Yes - Selection in the graphics area may be
performed via the keyboard. No - Selection in the graphics
area requires a mouse.
User Interface load_ui_customization_run_d Enables the loading of the UI customization file (.ui) if located yes, no no
ir in the run directory
User Interface mdl_tree_cfg_file Specifies the Model Tree configuration file to be loaded when
Creo Parametric is started.
User Interface menu_font Specify font used in the Creo Parametric menu bar, menus,
and all their children. Specify the comma-delimited variables in
any order (italic bold, 24, times or 24, times, italic bold have
the same effect). Any omitted variable uses the standard
setting.
User Interface menu_manager_position Controls the position of the Menu Manager. outside - Top left inside, outside, adaptive adaptive
corner of Menu Manager is aligned to top right corner of
window, inside - Top right corner of Menu Manager is aligned
to top right corner of graphics area, adaptive - Menu Manager
is positioned outside if there is enough room, otherwise it is
positioned inside.
User Interface menu_mapper_location Specify your own URL for the Menu Mapper button in the help
menu.
User Interface menu_translation Specifies the language in which the menus display when yes, no, both yes
running non-English version of Creo Parametric.
User Interface modeltree_show_gen_of_inst Determines whether the generic name is displayed as an yes, no yes
ance extension of the instance name in the model tree and other
model name lists.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

User Interface msg_translation Specifies language in which Messages are displayed when yes, no yes
running non-English version of Creo Parametric.
User Interface native_kbd_macros Specifies support of keyboard macros written in native yes, no no
language (for example, German).
User Interface new_parameter_ui Enable the new parameter editor and user interface. yes, no yes
User Interface new_relation_ui Enable the new relations editor and user interface. yes, no yes
User Interface online_resources_location Specify your own URL for the Online Resources button in the
help menu.
User Interface open_window_maximized Open any new Creo Parametric window maximized by default. yes, no no
This config will override "reserve_menu_space" option.

User Interface param_dec_places Sets the number of decimal places (0-14) to display in 6
parameters.
User Interface parameter_dialog_setup_file Setup for the parameter dialog configuration file.

User Interface part_table_editor Sets the editor that is used to edit notebook parameter tables. protab, editor, excel
Protab - Use Pro/TABLE. Editor - Use the system editor (refer
to pro_editor_command).
User Interface pattern_relations_copy Determines whether relations of pattern leader are inherited by yes, no yes
pattern members.
User Interface popuphelp_font Specify font used in the Creo Parametric pop-up help. Add the
comma-delimited variables in any order (italic bold, 24, times
or 24, times, italic bold have the same effect). Any omitted
variable uses the standard setting.
User Interface pro_editor_command Enables use of an editor other than the system editor when the
option editor has been specified as the value for the options
part_table_editor or relation_file_editor.
User Interface propagate_inactive_annotatio Yes - causes the propagation of inactive annotation. yes, no yes
n
User Interface provide_pick_message_alwa No - A message describing the (pre)selected item is provided yes, no no
ys only while querying. Yes - A message describing the selected
item is provided in all cases (i.e. even when Query is not
used).
User Interface relation_file_editor Sets the editor used to edit relations. protab, editor editor
User Interface reserved_menu_space Reserves space for extra menus to the right of the Creo 1
Parametric window (0.0-4.0). This option overrides
windows_scale.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

User Interface right_mouse_button_popup Specify whether or not the right mouse button pop up menu is yes, no yes
available or not.
User Interface selection_dragger_display_m Threshold for the number of simultaneously selected items to 100
ax not display draggers.
User Interface set_menu_width Determines width of menu manager panels. Default value is -1
equivalent to 8 character widths. Acceptable range is from 8 to
20. Values lower than 8 and higher than 20 are ignored.

User Interface summary_help Refers to the one-line help Messages that are either displayed yes, no no
or not displayed.
User Interface suppress_dlg_license_expire Suppresses "License expired: List of options and expiration 7
d days" dialog
User Interface suppress_license_loss_dialo Yes - Suppresses the 'Regained Floating License' dialog box. yes, no no
g No - The 'Regained Floating License' dialog box will display.

User Interface terminal_command Specifies the full path to the terminal emulator command (the
command that starts shell windows). Use the command for
your system. Enter the complete path name and the terminal
command.
User Interface thermo_position_hint Enables you to position the thermometer-type scales whenever no_window_overlap, window_overlap
they appear, so that they do not overlap the Creo Parametric window_overlap
windows (if space permits, for example, if windows have been
scaled).
User Interface visible_mapkeys No - Mapkeys will run without displaying picks being made in yes, no no
the Menu Manager menus. This does not affect the display of
picks being made in menu bar menus or dialog boxes.

User Interface visible_message_lines Sets the default number of visible message lines in the Creo 2
Parametric message area.
User Interface windows_scale Scales Creo Parametric windows with a given coefficient. A 1
value of 0.85 is usually adequate to allow dynamic menus to
display to the right of the Creo Parametric window.

Weld add_weld_mp Yes - System includes welds when calculating mass properties yes, no no
and approximates lightweight weld mass properties. No -
System excludes welds when calculating mass properties.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Weld pro_weld_params_dir Specifies the directory to search when a weld parameter file is
needed.
Weld weld_ask_xsec_refs No - Do not ask for X-section references when creating weld yes, no no
features. Yes - Ask for X-section references when creating
weld features.
Weld weld_color Defines default weld color. The three decimal values specify 0.000000 0.000000 0.000000
(in order) percentage of red, green and blue in the resulting
color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in
session using Tools>Colors>System.
Weld weld_dec_places Sets the default number of decimal places (0-10) to display in 3
weld parameters.
Weld weld_edge_prep_driven_by Determines if the edge preparation feature is created in the part, assembly part
part or the assembly level.
Weld weld_edge_prep_groove_an Specifies an initial default value for the angle cut edge 45
gle preparation.
Weld weld_edge_prep_groove_de Specifies an initial default value for the edge preparation 0.25
pth depth.
Weld weld_edge_prep_instance Controls whether a family table instance is created for edge yes, no
preparation. Yes - Instances of the components that receive
edge preparation are created.
Weld weld_edge_prep_name_suffi Specifies the suffix name for the instance that will be created _noep
x during edge preparation. Part name plus extension makes the
instance name.
Weld weld_edge_prep_root_open Specifies an initial default value for the root opening edge 0.25
preparation.
Weld weld_edge_prep_visibility Applies only if weld_edge_prep is set to Yes. Generic - Edge generic, instance
preparation features are resumed in the generic and
suppressed in the instance. Instance - Edge preparation
features are suppressed in the generic and resumed in the
instance.
Weld weld_geom_type_default Sets the default weld geometry type. light, surface surface
Weld weld_notch_corner_radius Specifies an initial default value for the radius at weld notch 0.1
corner.
Weld weld_notch_height Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch height. 0.4
Weld weld_notch_radius Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch radius. 0.5
Weld weld_notch_width Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch width. 0.5

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Weld weld_ui_standard Specifies standard for welding user interface. ANSI - Use ANSI ansi, iso ansi
standards. ISO - Use ISO standards.
Without category accessory_window_above Yes - Displays and keep the accessory window above the yes, no no
active window. No - Does not keep the accessory window
above the active window.
Without category accessory_window_display Docked - Displays the accessory window embedded in the undocked, docked docked
active window. Undocked - Displays the accessory window as
a standalone window.
Without category acis_out_version Allows the user to choose ACIS export version. 4, 5 5
Without category advanced_style_surface_edit Use advanced options by default for Surface Edit in Style. yes, no no

Without category aec_parameter_file Specifies the file name of the user defined piping parameter
codes.
Without category allow_delete_many_in_drawi Make the Delete Many command available in drawing mode. yes, no no
ngs The Delete Many command is not supported by undo but can
improve performance when deleting a significant number of
items.
Without category allow_ref_scope_change No - Displays the message "Reference scope changes are yes, no yes
prohibited by the configuration file settings" when the Ref
Scope user interface is changed.
Without category allow_workpiece_silhouette Determines if the workpiece is allowed for Silhouette Mach yes, no, auto no
Window creation. NO - only reference part is allowed; YES -
both workpiece and reference part are allowed; AUTO - only
workpiece is allowed.
Without category animation_imported_pbk_dir Sets the default directory for the playback files to be used for
Imported Animation.
Without category arc_radius_limit Sets the upper limit for a radius in a CIRCLE statement of NCL -1
file. The value must be positive. If not, 10*part_size is used.

Without category ask_designate_owners Show the both required and optional owners to be designated. yes, no yes

Without category assemble_module_in_rep Retrieves the assembled module to CSA in a specified representative module variant
representation.
Without category atb_search_path Extends search path for ATB Update and ATB Check Status
commands.
Without category attach_menumanager Setup menu manager attachment to the main Creo Parametric yes, no no
window.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category auto_clean_shown_dimensio This option controls whether the clean dimensions routine is yes, no yes
ns automatically applied for newly shown dimensions. When set
to NO the dimensions will be shown using their default
locations from the model.
Without category auto_eval_current_cnfg_rule If the option is "yes" simplified representation would be yes, no yes
updated each time on retrieve/regeneration if it contains
current configuration rule.
Without category auto_show_3d_detail_items When set to yes, AEs parallel to the view will be displayed yes, no yes
while creating a new view.
Without category auto_update_default_dwg_m Automatically update the default drawing model to one shown yes, no yes
odel in a view on the current sheet.
Without category bmx_param_restrictions Restricted parameters automatically violate constraints in any yes, no yes
Design Study
Without category boeing_extract_bundle Yes - Uses the extract bundle algorithm. No - Does not use the yes, no no
extract bundle algorithm.
Without category check_udf_int_key Yes - updates UDF internal keys upon group's retrieval. No - yes, no yes
skips keys update.
Without category collect_dims_in_active_layer This config options allows dimensions to be collected on the yes, no yes
active layer.
Without category combined_views_customizati Enable / Disable combined views customization. yes, no yes
on
Without category comp_assemble_with_interfa Settings for assembling component with interface(s). none, default_multi, default_multi
ce default_single, from_list
Without category comp_interface_placement Sets the default interface placement type. Interface to interface_to_interface, interface_to_interface
geometry - place the component using component interfaces interface_to_geom
and assembly geometry. Interface to Interface - place the
component using assembly and component interfaces.

Without category comp_normal_offset_eps Specifies the angle epsilon such that if the desired surfaces 10
are equal or less than the epsilon (in degrees), then a normal
constraint will be created.
Without category comp_snap_angle_tolerance Specify the angle tolerance for snapping while freeform 30
dragging components. Default value is 30.0 degrees.
Without category comp_snap_dist_tolerance Specify the distance tolerance for snapping while freeform 0.1
dragging components. Default value is 0.1 (relative to size of
component being assembled).

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category constraint_reference_redefin keep_constraint_type - Adjusts the component position to keep keep_constraint_type, keep_constraint_type
e the same constraint type. reset_constraint_type - Automatically reset_constraint_type
changes the constraint type to keep the position of the
component.
Without category contact_surfaces_gap Sets the maximum allowable gap between weld contact 0
surfaces.
Without category convert_to_wf3_replace Convert to Wildfire3 replace functionality. yes, no no
Without category cosmetic_thread_match_tole Sets the tolerance, which is used in the analysis to match 0.001
rance standard thread type and standard radius, to the selected
thread surface.
Without category create_drw_sheet_thumbnail Controls whether thumbnail images of drawing sheets will be yes, no yes
s generated and displayed with the drawing sheet tabs. Setting
this option to No may improve performance with large
drawings.
Without category creotkdat Specify the full path to an additional Toolkit registry file.
Without category default_cable_axis_location Sets the location type for axis. Choose Along to create one on, along on
location at each end of the axis.
Without category default_comp_geom_scope Set thespecified Shared Geometry reference control conditions all, none, pg all
to newly added components.
Without category default_comp_invalid_refs Set the specified handling method of out-of-scope Accessible copy, prohibit copy
references to newly added components.
Without category default_comp_module_geom Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control all, none, pg, tagged tagged
_scope conditions to newly added components for configurable
structure.
Without category default_comp_scope_setting Set the specified Accessible reference control conditions to all, none, subassemblies, all
newly added components. skeleton_model
Without category default_comp_skel_geom_sc Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control all, none, pg all
ope conditions to newly added Skeleton components.
Without category default_comp_skel_scope_s Set the specified Accessible reference control conditions to all, none, subassemblies, all
etting newly added Skeleton components. skeleton_model
Without category default_ext_ref_scope Set default scope for externally referenced models. All - Any all, none, subassemblies, all
model. None - Only current model and children. Skeletons - skeleton_model
Any component in model's assembly and higher skeletons on
branch. Subassembly - Only components and children in
model's assembly.
Without category default_geom_analysis_type Default save type for geometry analysis. quick, saved, feature quick

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category default_geom_scope Default value for Geometry Scope allowed for referencing. all, pg_if_exists, pg_only all
Without category default_obj_constraints_scop Set the specified Shared Placement reference control all, none, interfaces all
e conditions to newly created models if template models were
not used.
Without category default_obj_module_constr_ Set the specified Shared Placement reference control all, none, interfaces, tagged tagged
scope conditions to newly created models for configurable structure if
template models were not used.
Without category default_obj_module_geom_s Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control all, none, pg, tagged all
cope conditions to newly created models for configurable structure
modules if template models were not used.
Without category default_object_geom_scope Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control all, none, pg all
conditions to newly created models if template models were
not used.
Without category default_object_invalid_refs Sets default condition for reference handling. Prohibit - System copy, prohibit copy
will abort all attempts to create ext. reference that violates
scope. Copy - System will issue warning upon all attempts to
create ext. reference that violates scope.

Without category default_object_scope_setting Set default condition for reference control. All - Any model. all, none, subassemblies, all
None - Only current model and children. Skeletons - Any skeleton_model
component in model's assembly ang higher skeletons on
branch. Subassembly - Only components and children in
model's assembly.
Without category default_placement_scope Default value for Component Placement Reference filter. all, intrf_if_exists, intrf_only all

Without category default_ref_current_module_ Allow references to current design solution only. yes, no yes
vrnt
Without category designate_model_item_para When an object is designated, all parameters belonging to that yes, no no
ms object will be automatically designated as well.
Without category disp_in_open_rep_create Simplified Rep to display initially in Open Rep Create: "No" for yes, no, default rep no
none, "Yes" for graphics rep, or "Default Rep" to display the
rep indicated by option "open_simplified_rep_by_default".

Without category display_all_dims Controls the display of dimensions during dynamic edit. yes, no yes
Without category display_combined_views Display combined view tabs by default yes, no no
Without category display_ie8_warning_dialog Show/Hide the warning dialog related to Internet Explorer 8 yes, no yes
running in Compatibility Mode

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category display_images Display images outside of Style feature yes, no yes
Without category display_mapkeys_dialog_on_ Controls whether mapkeys dialog will be displayed always on yes, no no
top top (yes) or behind the main window (no).
Without category display_pdm_server_quick_v Yes - display summary view of PDM information for items in yes, no yes
iew session. It applies to ProductPoint only.
Without category display_popup_viewer No- disable popup viewer, File_Open_Only: display popup yes, no, file_open_only file_open_only
viewer only in the file open dialog, Yes: display popup viewer in
file open dialog, model tree and in Server Quick View dialog

Without category display_sketch_dims Controls the display of sketch dimensions during dynamic edit. yes, no yes

Without category dm_enable_simple_import_e Enable a simplified method of import/export between disk and yes, no yes
xport Workspace.
Without category dm_nc_process Sets output of NC process information as content on the NC yes, no no
Assembly CAD Document in XML Format. Yes - Outputs the
file whenever CAD Document is Saved. No - Does not output
the file.
Without category dm_nc_references Sets whether reference relationships will be created in yes, no yes
Windchill between the manufacturing model and its
deliverables(CL file, tape file and DMIS file).
Without category dm_preview_searches_serve Search for files on the server while previewing. yes, no yes
r
Without category drw_prompt_for_combined_s Determines whether the combined state prompt will appear in yes, no yes
tate a drawing when creating a view.
Without category dwg_unicode_conv_lang_sc Specifies scope of the option all, 2d 2d
ope 'dwg_unicode_conversion_language'. '2D' to apply to 2D
models only, 'ALL' to apply to all models.
Without category ecad_load_filtered_holes_to_ Controls whether "ECAD import holes configs" yes, no no
ui (ecad_pin_hole_import & ecad_via_hole_import) will remove
holes completely from the import (default) or just pre-set the
holes filter UI condition.
Without category ecad_outline_holes_exp_met Select how holes that are placed on the board outline be default, arcs default
hod exported.
Without category edge_tess_quality Set the accuracy level for arc tessllation. high, medium, low low

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category enable_3dmodelspace_brow Yes - Display 3D ModelSpace tab in the browser when Creo yes, no yes
ser_tab Parametric starts. No - Display 3D ModelSpace tab only when
you click a 3D ModelSpace link in the navigator.

Without category enable_face_preselection Controls the ability to "pre-select" faces/datums as an entry to yes, no yes
Sketch based features such as Extrude, Revolve (input to the
internal sketch).
Without category enable_face_thread_turning Allows/disallows face option for thread turning sequence. yes, no no

Without category enable_fsaa Enable OpenGL full screen anti-aliasing. off, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 off
Without category enable_learning_connector Enable the Learning Connector, which provides context yes, no no
specific access to videos, training, help topics, and technical
support content. When enabled, the Learning Connector is
added to the ribbon bar next to Help.
Without category enable_obsoleted_features yes, no no
Without category enable_offset_fan_curve Enables fan curve option for offset tool. yes, no no
Without category enable_opengl_shader Enable OpenGL Phong lighting. yes, no yes
Without category enable_sociallink Allow Windchill SocialLink to connect with Creo Parametric. yes, no no
When enabled SocialLink commands will be added to the
Application Menu and the Ribbon bar. Enter "Yes" to enable
SocialLink, and "No" to disable it
Without category esr_mass_properties Defines whether to include all immediate components of design_only, extended design_only
external simplified rep into Mass Properties calculations or
only defined state of design assembly.
Without category expand_all_with_nested_laye Yes - expand all including nested sub layers. yes, no yes
rs
Without category fasthlr_drawing Specifies whether fast hidden line removal is on/off by default. yes, no no

Without category file_dialog_units_class Sets the units for manikin attributes displayed in the File Open mks, ips mks
dialog.
Without category file_timestamp_format Controls the format of time stamps in file dialogs and the folder %dd-%mmm-%yy %hh:%mi:%ss
browser. The format for the setting is a string consisting of up %pm
to seven portions: the year, the month, and the date, the hours,
minutes, seconds and am/pm designator. You can enter the
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category group_repl_with_recycle Yes - enables new UDF replacement with family table yes, no yes
instances that prevents children failures. No - UDF
replacement will work in the same manner as Wildfire 3.0 and
earlier releases.
Without category group_replace_rename Yes - updates replaced group name with replacement group yes, no yes
name. No - preserves existing name of the group being
replaced if it is a user-given name.
Without category hdic_export_v5_secondary_c In HDIC export for CATIA V5 allows to attach CGR as a yes, no no
gr secondary content
Without category hdic_export_v5_to_ws_enabl Enables HDIC export for CATIA V5 to Workspace. yes, no no
e
Without category idd_repair_tangency Sets the default state of the "Repair Tangency" checkbox in yes, no no
the Repair and Match tools
Without category ignore_all_ref_scope_setting Controls whether object-specific reference scope settings are yes, no no
s ignored or not. Environment scope settings will still be
enforced. See also allow_ref_scope_change and
default_ext_ref_scope
Without category ignore_bundles_in_find_cabl Include bundles and overbraids in the query results when the yes, no no
es model or logical data is queried for unrouted items.
Without category ignore_export_geom_declara Ignore Export Geometry settings. yes, no no
tion
Without category include_all_tools_in_list Show/hide inapplicable cutting tools in mfg sequence UI. yes, no no
Without category intf_pdf_u3d_create_u3d_file YES - When exporting a Creo Parametric model as PDF U3D yes, no no
s file, create a U3D file of the same name as the PDF file.

Without category intf2d_out_blanked_layers Enables export of blanked layer entities. If an entity is placed yes, no no
on a layer that is blanked and this option is set to YES, the
entity will be exported.
Without category intf3d_out_catia_v5_version Allows the user to switch between the default and alternate 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 16
converter version for export to CATIA V5
Without category intf3d_out_jt_config_name Name of JT configuration file.
Without category intf3d_out_jt_config_path Path to JT configuration file.
Without category jlink_java_command Specifies a command to start JRE for J-Link. May contain
arguments and environment variables. Overrides the default,
see also jlink_java2.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category js_error_policy Control the display and execution of the java script error show, suppress_continue,
dialogs. If the dialog is presented, the user can choose supress_stop
whether to stop or continue running the script.
Without category keep_model_in_open_windo Controls whether a model is displayed in its window when the yes, no no
w accessory window is open.
Without category keep_style_items_hidden_on Keep style entities hidden after exiting of the Style feature yes, no no
_exit definition.
Without category layer_rule_retrieve_objects This option controls whether or not the system will retrieve ok, cancel, promt promt
additional objects needed to evaluate a layer rule. OK tells the
system to retrieve the objects. Cancel stops evaluation of the
rule.
Without category layout_data_sharing Allows to change the default ce entity type to be public or private, public private
private.
Without category layout_guides Enable/Disable layout guides. yes, no yes
Without category layout_precision_decimals Display 0 to 5 decimal places in precision panels 1, 3, 2, 4, 5 2
Without category layout_precision_panel Yes - Precision Panel will be shown; No - Precision Panel will yes, no yes
not be shown.
Without category layout_scroll_bars Show/Hides scroll bars. yes, no yes
Without category layout_smart_constraints yes, no yes
Without category layout_snap Enable/Disable snapping to geometry and guides. yes, no yes
Without category layout_symbol_dir Set and automatically create the default directory for saving <dir_name>\dump_x86e_win64\
and retrieving user-defined symbols. If you do not specify a
directory, Layout will use the same directory as Creo
Parametric drawings. Use full path name to avoid problems.

Without category layout_symbol_inst_palette_fi Specifies the location of the layout symbol instance palette. If
le you do not specify a directory, layout will use the same palette
as Creo Parametric drawings. Use full path name to avoid
problems.
Without category layout_template_dir Specifies the default directory for layout template files. Use full
pathname to avoid problems.
Without category lda_batch_mapping_option Specifies the options for mapping in LDA from dBatch. all, model_only, views_only, all
annotations_only,
model_and_views,
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category lda_map_file Path to the file containing the list of matching drawings and
solid models.
Without category lda_model_dir Path to the directory containing the solid models.
Without category lda_overall_view_map_time_ Specifies LDA overall view mapping time limit in seconds. 300
limit
Without category lda_prefix_in_basic_dim_box Add prefix to basic box while converting the dimension to yes, no no
basic.
Without category lda_show_entities_default Speicify whether to show mapped draft entities by default in yes, no no
Validate Association Dialog.
Without category lda_view_map_time_limit Specifies LDA single view mapping time limit in seconds. 60
Without category manikin_drag_auto_locks Manikin drag auto locks yes, no yes
Without category manikin_drag_legacy_rotate Controls the Manikin Rotate Around Axis drag mode: Legacy yes, no no
(YES) or direct joint angle control (NO)
Without category manikin_flexibility Sets the level of flexibility that is allowed when dragging a none, default, full default
manikin. FULL - All Manikin segments are articulated. NONE -
Manikin is calculated as a single body. DEFAULT - Manikin
finger segments are locked to a single body.

Without category manikin_replace_keep_postu Controls whether a manikin's existing posture is applied to a yes, no yes
re replacement manikin.
Without category mass_prop_load_from_file Controls whether to take into the account values from mass by_request, always by_request
properties file.
Without category measure_auto_replace_mod Automatically switches to Replace mode for the last reference yes, no no
e in appropriate Measures (Distance, Angle, Transform)

Without category measure_dec_places This configuration option controls the number of digits after the -1
decimal point. If value = -1, this configuration is ignored and
measure_sig_figures is used
Without category measure_dialog_expand Determines default look of measure dialog (expanded or yes, no no
collapsed)
Without category measure_ref_option_status Determine AsObject (AsCenter et al.) checkbox option default, all_on, all_off, default
behavior in Measure Tool keep_last
Without category measure_show_feattab Controls initial display of the Feature tab in Measure Tool. Yes - yes, no yes
feature tab is always displayed by default. No - feature tab
state is saved for the duration of the session upon closing of
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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category mfg_cl_euc_japanese_encod Yes - Output cl-file Japanese characters in EUC encoding. yes, no no
e
Without category mfg_paste_special_dep_def Controls the default state of the following option in Paste yes, no yes
ault Special dialog: "Make copies dependent on dimensions of
originals". This configuration option has an effect only for
manufacturing assemblies.
Without category mfg_tap_mat_rem_coef The factor is used to consider the threading of tapping tool. 1
The estimate removed material value of tapping sequence is
presented as estimate removed material value multiplied by
this factor. The factor should be greater than 0 and upto 1.0.

Without category model_allow_ref_scope_cha Yes - Users can change the scope setting of components. yes, no yes
nge
Without category model_tree_font Specify font used in the Creo Parametric Model Tree. specify
the comma-delimited variables in any order (italic bold, 24,
times or 24, times, italic bold have the same effect). Any
omitted variable uses the standard setting.
Without category modelcheck_dir Specifies path to the ModelCHECK configuration files.
Without category module_variant_cross_refs Allow references between design solutions in Module yes, no no
Without category mp_analysis_default_source Specifies the default source for mass properties calculation via geometry, assigned,
Analysis. mp_source
Without category mp_calc_level Specifies the level of mass properties calculation. assembly_only, all_models assembly_only

Without category multiple_skeletons_allowed Allows/restricts multiple skeleton. yes, no no

Without category nc_jobman_visible Yes - make "Submit Path" and "Abort Path" visible. No - make yes, no no
"Submit Path" and "Abort Path" invisible.
Without category new_ref_part_name_disable Disallow redirecting data sharing feature missing reference yes, no yes
d model to a model with different name.
Without category new_wf5_simp_rep_ui Yes - Use Component Chooser base Simp Rep UI, No - Use yes, no yes
old Simp Rep definition UI.
Without category old_style_set_datum Yes - datum properties dialog has button for old-style set yes, no yes
datum. No - datum properties dialog does not have button for
old-style set datum.
Without category open_builder_in_mt_mode Open the variant builder in Model Tree Selection mode yes, no no
Without category orientation_style Set spin orientation style to dynamic or anchored. anchored, dynamic dynamic

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category output_mfg_xml Allows export/import mfg model to/from xml file. Yes - make yes, no no
Export/Import options visible. No - make them invisible.

Without category pdm_server_quickview_rows Sets the default number of rows for the pdm quick view list. 7
_num
Without category pipe_3d_bend_theor_int_pts Yes - Displays theoretical intersections and bends in three- yes, no no
dimensional models.
Without category plot_names_with_sheet Yes - Plot file names are appended with _(sheet number) yes, no no
before file extension.
Without category popup_refpairintch_window Bring forward the window being used with the reference pairing yes, no no
table.
Without category prime_analysis_directory Sets the default directory for the Prime files to be used for
Prime analysis calculations. Use the full pathname to avoid
problems.
Without category prime_automapping Toggles Prime analysis automapping of variables yes, no no
Without category pro_design_test_mode_dir Sets the default directory for the Design Test mode data. If not
specified, your current working directory is the default. Use the
full pathname to avoid problems.
Without category propagate_by_default Yes - If the modified geometry belongs to a geometry pattern, yes, no no
a pattern recognition feature or a symmetry recognition
feature, the modification is automatically propagated to all
pattern/symmetry members.
Without category ptc_manikin_comforts_path Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric manikin
comfort angles. You must restart Creo Parametric for the
change to take effect.
Without category ptc_manikin_library_path Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric manikin <creo_loadpoint>\manikin_lite\
library (or custom manikin libraries you built containing the
proper index menu files). Use the full path name to avoid
problems. You must restart Creo Parametric for the change to
take effect.
Without category ptc_manikin_posture_path Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric manikin
postures (or custom posture libraries you built). Use the full
path name to avoid problems. You must restart Creo
Parametric for the change to take effect.
Without category qty_balloon_change_warning Sets the warning style when quantity balloons have changed in dialog, message dialog
a drawing. Dialog displays the warning in a dialog box,
Message displays the warning in the message area only.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category quick_print_drawing_templatSpecify the path and name of a drawing template to be used
e by the File > Quick Print command.
Without category quick_print_plotter_config_fil
Specify the path and name of the default plotter config file to
e be used by the File > Quick Drawing command.
Without category radial_hole_linear_dim YES - Option for creation of radial hole with a linear dimension yes, no no
will be available.
Without category record_mapkey_comment_to Controls whether a comment is written to the trail file whenever yes, no yes
_trail a mapkey is executed.
Without category ref_scope_copy_color Set the color of backed up references according to RGB 55.000000 55.000000 55.000000
values. Enter RGB values between 0 and 100 separated by
space.
Without category ref_scope_copy_color_chang Enable changing colors of backuped references during yes, no yes
e selection.
Without category ref_scope_no_pick_to_copy Disable selecting references backuped by references control. yes, no no

Without category ref_scope_no_pick_to_prohi Disable selecting references prohibited by references control. yes, no yes
bit
Without category ref_scope_prohibit_color Set the color of prohibited references according to RGB 45.000000 45.000000 45.000000
values. Enter RGB values between 0 and 100 separated by
space.
Without category ref_scope_prohibit_color_ch Enable changing colors of prohibited references during yes, no yes
ange selection.
Without category regen_int_mdls_on_retr Yes to regen models intersected with assem feats during yes, no no
assembly retrieval.
Without category regen_solid_before_save Controls whether to regenerate top model, or promot user yes, no, prompt prompt
before regeneration if it is required
Without category relations_num_const_units Specifies whether diagnostic should be issued when an yes, no no
unitless numeric value causes relation expression evaluation
trouble.
Without category relations_units_sensitive Set the default unit sensitivity (ignore or take into account yes, no yes
parameter/dimensions units) in creation of new relation data
(legacy relation data will not be unit sensitive until "converted"
to one).
Without category remember_last_attach_type Yes - Sets the default of the ATTACH TYPE menu of the last yes, no yes
options picked.
Without category remember_replaced_compo Set to "Yes" this option will preserve a dependency to the yes, no yes
nents replaced, outgoing, component. Set to "No" the dependency
will, when possible, be removed.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category replace_comp_notes_metho Specify treatment of notes when components are replaced. transfer, remove, preserve transfer
d Transfer - transfer to new component. Remove - remove the
notes. Preserve - save notes in case component is restored.

Without category reroute_affected_children Affected children when setting Current solution. none, auto, selective selective
Without category restricted_val_definition Specify name and path of the file contained restricted values
definition.
Without category retrieve_display Controls whether or not graphics data is loaded in the background, foreground background
background.
Without category retrieve_merge_ref_parts Automatic reference parts retrieval for dependent Merge. yes, no, ignore_missing no
Without category rmv_xsec_unlinked_cosm_fe Specify whether to automatically try to delete, or to detach from none, detach_on_unlink, detach_on_unlink
ats the feature list, the internal sketch features which were delete_on_unlink,
unlinked from offset cross sections, and whether to do it only detach_on_both,
upon sketch unlinking, or upon model retrieval too. delete_on_both

Without category round_prewf5_displayed_dim Rounds the displayed value round all, round none, calculated
_val calculated
Without category save_hidden_items_w_statu The items on the "Hidden Items" temporary layer are stored yes, no yes
s permanently when layer display status is saved with Save
Status command.
Without category save_view_states_method Setup the method used on saving view states changes. prompt, save changes, prompt
discard changes
Without category scope_invalid_refs Prohibit - System will abort all attempts to create external copy, prohibit copy
reference violating the scope. Backup - Warning appears.
Abort reference creation or declare as out-of-scope reference.
If you declare, backup copies to part/assembly and backup is
referenced.
Without category shade_with_edge_tangent Display Tangent edges in Shade with Edge view mode. yes, no yes
Without category show_affected_children_dial Do not invoke dialog for setting Current solution. yes, no yes
og
Without category show_axes_by_view_scope Determines the scope of the Show Model Annotations tool top_model_only, all_sub_models
when showing model datums and selecting a drawing view. all_sub_models
For large assembly drawings, use top_model_only to improve
performance by restricting the set of axes to be shown.

Without category show_description_view_mgr Yes - show a column for Description field for all tabs in view yes, no no
manager.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category show_object_type_in_taskba Yes - Displays the icon of the open PTC Creo object in the yes, no no
r taskbar and window title bar. For all PTC Creo applications
except PTC Creo Parametric, icons include a letter indicating
the application name. No - Displays the PTC Creo application
icon in the taskbar and window title bar.

Without category show_sketch_dims_in_featur Sets the default display state of internal sketch dimensions in yes, no no
e the feature definition environment.
Without category sim_display_current_csys_tri Toggles display of the current coordinate system triad in the yes, no
ad lower right corner of the window.
Without category sim_display_interfaces Toggles display of structure connection icons. yes, no
Without category sim_display_shell_pairs Toggles the display of shell pairs. yes, no
Without category sim_display_z_buffered Toggles z-buffered display of Creo Simulate icons. yes, no
Without category sim_ext_distribution_dir Specifies the location of external distribution files for loads.

Without category sim_nastran_use_coupmass Add PARAM,COUPMASS,1 in the Nastran deck file to enforce yes, no no
consistent mass matrix generation.
Without category sim_output_obj_names Output Beam Sections names, Analyses names, Coordinate yes, no no
Systems names as comments.
Without category sim_run_num_threads Controls the number of CPUs that Creo Simulate Native mode all, 1, 2, all_but_1, all_but_2, all
will use for running the analysis. The possible values are: ALL half
(default), ALL_BUT_1, ALL_BUT_2, 2, 1, HALF.

Without category simprep_column_display Controls display of Simplified Representations columns in automatic, manual automatic
Model Tree, 'Automatic'-'Current Rep' column is shown
automatically when a rep is activated, 'Manual' visibility of the
column is fully controlled by user, pre-Wildfire 6 behavior.

Without category simprep_column_format Specifies simplified representation model tree column format. names only, icons only, icons icons and names
and names
Without category simprep_default_cnfg_asm Retrieves a CSA model in a specified representation. Yes - last stored
uses Open Rep dialog. No - retrieves the Master
representation. Specified Name - retrieves the model in the
specified representation name if it exists or the Default
representation.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category simprep_ondemand_activatio Enables retrieving on-demand the Master rep of an activated yes, no yes
n model. When an assembly is activated the Assembly only rep
is retrieved.
Without category simprep_ondemand_cleanup Determines if a model retrieved on demand should be disable, restore, restore
removed or erased. Disabled - the model will not be removed restore_and_erase
and will remain in the assembly. Removed - the model will be
removed. Remove_Erase - The model will be removed and
erased from memory.
Without category simprep_ondemand_editing Enables on demand retrieval of an edited item and its parent automatic, master, disable, automatic
references. Configuration tools (Family Tables, Relations, etc) master_with_ancestors
will retrieve required models accordingly. Automatic -
Retrieves the minimum rep required to perform the operation.

Without category simprep_ondemand_regener Enables on demand retrieval of required models during automatic, master, disable automatic
ation regeneration. Can affect regeneration performance.
Without category single_side_surf_color Allow application of color to a single side of a surface. yes, no no
Without category sketcher_curve_color_synch Synchronize color assignment between sketched curves and yes, no yes
their sketches.
Without category sketcher_palette_path Sets the default directory for the user sketcher shape library.
Use the full path name to avoid problems.
Without category sketcher_rel_accuracy Enter a sketcher relative accuracy. 1
Without category sketcher_strngthn_to_def_de This option enable the user to keep a highly precise value yes, no yes
c_pl during creation or convertion strong dimension.
Without category smaller_bundle_min_bend_r Setup whether to consider the thickness of the bundle when yes, no no
ad set up the minimum bend radius.
Without category snap_single_constraints When dynamically dragging components during component yes, no yes
placement, allow to snap to references one constraint at a
time.
Without category spin_with_orientation_center Display orientation center while reorienting. yes, no yes

Without category style_auto_regen_curves Yes - Enable autoregeneration of curves. yes, no yes

Without category style_auto_regen_shaded_su Yes - Enable autoregeneration of shaded surfaces. yes, no yes
rface
Without category style_auto_regen_surface Yes - Enable autoregeneration of surfaces. yes, no yes
Without category style_connection_arrow_scal Set scale factor of surface connection arrow. Number should 1
e be greater then 0.
Without category style_default_connections Yes - Add connections to a newly created Style surface. yes, no yes

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category style_display_grid Yes - Display grid for active datum plane. yes, no yes
Without category style_grid_spacing Set the number of lines to display on the grid. Number should 5
be equal or greater than 2.
Without category style_state_transparency Set the value of transparency for components set to 70
"Transparent" in style state. Value must be between 0 and
100.
Without category style_surface_mesh_display On - Display surfaces mesh. Off - Do not display surfaces off, on, off when shaded off when shaded
mesh. Off When Shaded - Display surfaces mesh except
when shaded.
Without category style_surface_mesh_quality Sets the quality of the surface mesh. Values range is between 1
0.1 to 10.
Without category template_cnfg_asm Specifies the default configurable assembly template file. Use inlbs_csa.asm
full pathname to avoid problems.
Without category template_esrasm Specifies the designated template ESR assembly. Use full inlbs_asm_esr.asm
path to avoid problems.
Without category template_layout Specifies the default layout template file. Use full pathname to
avoid problems.
Without category tk_enable_ribbon_custom_s Enable storing the Auxiliary Application User Interface yes, no no
ave customization
Without category tool_mgr_save_pocket_in_x Determines whether tool position should be saved in a XML file yes, no no
ml (*.txf) created in tool manager dialog.
Without category trace_thru_splice_connector Report the from/to connectors of cables passing through yes, no no
splices correctly.
Without category travel_bounds_display Enable travel bounds display. yes, no no
Without category travel_bounds_transparency Transparency value for machine bound display. 0.8

Without category trngrv_roundtool_nobackcut Yes - Groove turning using round tool generates no back cut yes, no no
motion for profile pass.
Without category upd_param_on_retr_mark_m Allows/disallows mark model as changed if as a result of mass yes, no no
odified properties/relations calculation during retrieval some
parameter values are changed.
Without category use_master_for_bad_disp_re Yes to retrieve master rep when graphics rep has no display yes, no no
ps data.
Without category use_temp_interface_for_past Yes - Enables use of interfaces for multiple placement of yes, no yes
e components during paste.
Without category use_web_page_font_in_repo Controls whether HTML reports use the browser's standard yes, no no
rts fonts.

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Category Name Description Values Default Value

Without category visible_recent_files Number of visible recent files. The possible range is 1 - 25. 13

Without category warn_if_iso_tol_missing Yes - Returns the user to the dimension properties dialog to yes, no no
select a different table. No - Applies the tolerance according to
existing functionality.
Without category web_enable_javascript Enables or disables Pro/Web.Link in the embedded browser. off, on off

Without category web_max_mail_size Set the maximum email attachment size in kilobytes. 5000
Without category weld_fillet_preferences_file Sets the path and name of the fillet weld preferences file.
Without category weld_general_preferences_fil Sets the path and name of the general weld preferences file.
e
Without category weld_groove_preferences_fil Sets the path and name of the groove weld preferences file.
e
Without category weld_plug_slot_preferences_ Sets the path and name of the plug/slot weld preferences file.
file
Without category weld_spot_preferences_file Sets the path and name of the spot weld preferences file.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Application web_enable_subscription DELETED Enable the subscription mechanism for Connections yes, no yes
Programming
Interfaces
Assembly freeze_failed_assy_comp CHANGED No - Requires an action to fix the assembly or freeze the yes, no no
component that fails retrieval. Yes - Freezes any
component failing retrieval at its last known assembly
location. Missing refs using offsets or internal datums do
not cause components to freeze. No - Requires an
action to fix the assembly or freeze the component that
fails retrieval. Yes - Freezes any component failing
retrieval at its last known assembly location.

Assembly grv_default_view NEW Sets the default view the reference view starts with - references, dependencies references
Dependencies or References.
Assembly show_interference_in_section NEW Yes - Interference will be shown automatically, No - yes, no no
s interference will not be shown automatically.
Assembly simple_search_consider_selec NEW Defines whether simple search executes query only yes, no no
t inside selected models (if some models selected) or
always in scope of entire top-level model.
Colors color_windows DELETED All_windows - Wireframe colors display in the main all_windows, one_window all_windows
window and all auxiliary windows. One_window - Colors
display only in the main window. Auxiliary windows
display wireframe in the default color.
Colors reflection_analysis_display NEW Black and White displays reflection as black and white black and white, surface black and white
stripes. Surface color - uses the surface color to color
represent reflection stripes.
Data Exchange afx_enabled NEW Loads EFX application. yes, no no
Data Exchange allow_flat_to_screen_note NEW Allow creation of flat to screen notes when option is set yes, no no
to true
Data Exchange ecad_outline_ents_enhanced_ NEW Enhanced export of special entities to ECAD formats. yes, no no
exp Yes - Attempt to approximate arcs and lines. No - Use
part accuracy to approximate lines.
Data Exchange efx_enabled DELETED Loads EFX application. yes, no no
Data Exchange intf_ug_version CHANGED Sets the version of Unigraphics interface. nx5, nx6, nx7 nx6, nx7, nx5 nx6
nx8
Data Exchange intf2d_in_acad_wrap_tbl_texts NEW Wrap table texts imported from a DXF or DWG file when yes, no no
set to YES.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Data Exchange intf2d_out_splines_to_arcs NEW Yes - splines geometrically representing arcs will be yes, no yes
exported as arcs. No - such splines will be exported as
splines.
Data Exchange pro_gplug_dir CHANGED Specifies the directory in which Granite application plug- <creo1.0_loadpoint>\x86e_win6
ins are located. Use the full pathname to avoid 4\gplugs\
problems. <creo2.0_loadpoint>\x86e_win6
4\gplugs\
Data Management dm_simple NEW Activate Simple Windchill Interaction yes, no no
Data Management dm_update_unconfirmed_inst NEW Specifies when to force verification and save of never, always, never
ances unconfirmed assembly instances to data management critical_only
system: NEVER - never; CRITICAL_ONLY -
only to correct or prevent doubtless data corruption;
ALWAYS - whenever generic is saved

Dimensions & round_displayed_dim_values CHANGED Sets the default status of the Round Displayed Value yes, no yes
Tolerances checkbox for new and newly shown dimensions. Sets
the default status of the Rounded Dimension Value
checkbox for newly created or shown dimensions.

Drawing bom_format CHANGED Sets the BOM format file to be used for a customized <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\format
BOM. Specify name and path. .bft
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\format
.bft
Drawing drawing_setup_file CHANGED Sets the default drawing setup file option values for your <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\prodet
Creo Parametric session, otherwise, the system uses ail.dtl
the default drawing setup file option values. Certain <creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\prodet
parameters in the file are valid only if you have a license ail.dtl
for Pro/DETAIL.
Drawing drawing_warn_if_flex_feature NEW Display a warning dialog upon opening a drawing with yes, no yes
models that contain flexible features advising users that
annotations may be out of date and should be verified.

Drawing ole_unlimit_zoom NEW Yes - The OLE object is displayed in any zoom level yes, no no
(could result in performance degradation). No - The OLE
object disappears in high zoom-in levels.
Drawing preferred_export_format CHANGED Set the preferred export format for Drawings and cgm, tiff, iges, dxf, step, pdf
Layouts. Set the default preferred export file type for pdf, dwg, medusa, stheno
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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Drawing pro_palette_dir CHANGED Sets the default directory for drawing symbol palette <creo1.0_loadpoint>\symbols\p
files. alette\
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\symbols\p
alette\
Drawing snap_drw_entity_to_snap_line NEW Yes - Enable snapping of drawing and report entities to yes, no yes
snap lines. No - Disable snapping of drawing and report
entities to snap lines.
Electromechanical allow_bundle_flat_cables NEW Allow to create a bundle over a group of flat packing yes, no no
cables.
Electromechanical cabling_split_multi_pnt_locs NEW Setup whether to convert multiple-location features into yes, no yes
single location features.
Electromechanical compare_spools_by_name NEW Compare spools by names in logical compare. yes, no yes
Electromechanical display_duplicate_harness_ms NEW Display warning message when duplicate harness are yes, no yes
g identified in the same assembly.
Electromechanical enable_cable_channel NEW Activates channel functionality yes, no no
Environment display_model_anls_selection NEW Determines whether or not to highlight the selected yes, no no
components during a Model Analysis.
Environment mp_auto_update_precreo_mo NEW no - Creo does not recalculate the mass properties of yes, no no
dels legacy parts upon retrieval of a model. yes - Creo
recalculates mass properties of legacy parts upon
retrieval of a model except for legacy parts with no
assigned density.
Environment part_mp_calc_ignore_alt_mp NEW Yes (default) - Creo uses the calculated mass yes, no yes
(mass=volume*density) to calculate part mass
properties. No - Creo uses the user-defined value of
PRO_MP_ALT_MASS if the value of
PRO_MP_SOURCE is Geometry and Parameters or
Fully Assigned.
Environment save_section_surfaces NEW Yes - Save section surfaces with models. No - Do not yes, no yes
save section surfaces with models.
Features enable_remove_notifications NEW Presents a notification dialog when the result of a yes, no yes
Remove feature creates a surface with a flipped normal,
an intersection with non-adjacent geometry or geom
check errors. Setting this option to no will not issue the
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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

File Storage & file_open_default_folder CHANGED Sets default dir for File>Open. Working_directory - default, working_directory,
Retrieval Search working directory. In_session - Search objects in in_session, pro_library,
session. Pro_library - Use only if Pro/LIBRARY is my_documents, desktop,
installed. Workspace - Use only with Pro/INTRALINK. workspace, server default,
Commonspace - Use only with Pro/INTRALINK. working_directory,
in_session, pro_library,
my_documents, desktop

File Storage & pro_font_dir CHANGED Sets the default font directory (Creo Parametric will load <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\fonts\
Retrieval all fonts in this directory into the drawing regardless of <creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\fonts\
the contents of the system and working directories).

File Storage & pro_surface_finish_dir CHANGED Sets the default directory for your user-defined surface <creo1.0_loadpoint>\symbols\s
Retrieval finish symbols. Use the full pathname to avoid problems. urffins\
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\symbols\s
urffins\
File Storage & set_model_types_to_save CHANGED Determines which model types are used in the Save asm prt drw sec mfg gph ipf
Retrieval Changed command. The format is a list of extensions asm prt drw sec mfg gph ipf
separated by spaces. cem
File Storage & template_module NEW Specifies the default module template file. Use full inlbs_asm_module.asm
Retrieval pathname to avoid problems.
Manufacturing allow_mfg_in_assem_mode CHANGED Allows a manufacturing model to be opened in assembly yes, no no
mode from the file open dialog. Allows a
manufacturing model to be opened in assembly mode
from the file open dialog. Use "Open In Assembly
Mode" option in "File Open" dialog.
Manufacturing enable_2x_traj_multi_loops NEW Enables selection of loops on surfaces for curve yes, no no
trajectory sequence.
Manufacturing enable_param_n_tool_upd_di NEW Enables UI for modification of manufacturing parameters yes, no yes
alog and tools during "paste special" and UDF placement
procedures.
Manufacturing ignore_templ_pos_for_new_to NEW Ignore pocket number from template for tools added to a yes, no no
ol workcell. Use first available pocket.
Manufacturing mfg_comments_text_area_siz NEW Controls the number of lines available for comments 8
e without scrolling in NC steps dashboard UI.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Manufacturing mfg_stock_display_show_defa CHANGED Sets the default visibility status of the Stock Model yes, no no
ult after creation.
Manufacturing mfg_tbl_comment_from_retr_t NEW Controls whether the mfg tool comment is getting copied yes, no no
ool from TOOL_COMMENT parameter of the retrieved tool
to the tool manager table comment.
Manufacturing mfg_tool_preview_by_pick NEW Enables preview of a milling tool at a specified location yes, no no
on the tool path or geometry of the part.
Manufacturing ncmdl_bar_stock_part_path CHANGED Sets path for storage and retrieval of stock instances for <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl
creating workpiece in NC Model. Specify full path, _data\ncmdl_bar.prt
including part name, to avoid problems. <creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl
_data\ncmdl_bar.prt
Manufacturing ncmdl_billet_stock_part_path CHANGED Sets path for storage and retrieval of stock instances for <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl
creating workpiece in NC Model. Specify full path, _data\ncmdl_billet.prt
including part name, to avoid problems. <creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\ncmdl
_data\ncmdl_billet.prt
Manufacturing ncseq_outbound_curve CHANGED Yes - Create out bound curve. yes yes, no no
Manufacturing ptncpost_dbf DELETED Enter directory path to NCPost database file.
Manufacturing tool_motion_list_length NEW Controls the number of rows visible in the tool motion list 7
without scrolling. This value is applied to dashboard
based NC Steps.
Manufacturing use_strict_cl_file_names NEW Use strict cl file names. yes, no no
Manufacturing workpiece_instances CHANGED Instances are created in Workpiece for each steps. none, operations, steps,
operations_and_steps
steps,
operations_and_steps
Manufacturing Without dm_nc_process CHANGED Sets output of NC process information as content on the yes, no no
category NC Assembly CAD Document in XML Format. Yes -
Outputs the file whenever CAD Document is Saved. No -
Does not output the file.
Mechanica ansys_shell181_integ_method NEW Sets the integration method used for Ansys SHELL181. full, reduced full
reduced - uses uniform reduced integration. full - uses
full integration. Default is full.
Mechanica fem_default_solver CHANGED Specifies default solver. ansys, nastran ansys,
nastran, nei_nastran

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Mechanica fem_solver_time_limit CHANGED For NASTRAN solution, uses this option to interrupt the 60 -1
solver after the specified time limit. The default value is
60 minutes. Interrupt the Nastran solver after the
specified time limit in minutes using the TIME executive
card. A negative number directs the solver to use its own
default. The default value of this option is -1.

Mechanica pro_nei_nastran_path NEW Specifies the path to the NEi Nastran executable.
Mechanica sim_contact_penetration NEW Specify the value of contact penetration in percentage 5
(from 0 to 100; the default is 5).
Mechanica sim_contact_tolerance_factor NEW Modifies the convergence tolerance for contact. The 1
specified factor will be multiplied by the default
tolerance.
Mechanica sim_modal_stress_superpositi NEW If set to yes, use the modal stress superposition method yes, no yes
on to compute the stress results. If set to no, use the
superconvergent stress recovery method.
Mechanica sim_pp_struct_avg_res NEW Yes - averages results in Simulate Results. Applicable yes, no no
only for Mechanica Structure Mode Analysis types.

Mechanica sim_wf5_fastener_fix_separati NEW Sets the value of Fix Separation for fasteners created in yes, no, default default
on Wildfire 5.0 or earlier with Fix Separation set to Auto.

Mechanica sim_wf5_fastener_frictionless NEW Sets the value of Frictionless Interface for Fasteners yes, no, default default
created in Wildfire 5.0 or earlier.
Mechanism mechanism_significant_digits NEW The number of significant digits of mantissa for real 12
double values in mechanism mode. Can be set in
interval from 6 to 16. Default value is 12.
Model Display animate_component_placeme NEW Animate the transition between component states in yes, no yes
nt placement.
Model Display blended_transparency CHANGED Yes - Transparent colors will appear using alpha yes, no yes, no, yes
blending (if supported) when the model is shaded. independent
Model Display datum_point_symbol CHANGED Specifies the shape of datum point symbols displayed in dot, cross, circle, triangle, cross
Part or Assembly mode. square dot
Model Display model_detail_options_file CHANGED Sets the path to the file which contains the default model <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\3d_in
detail option values for new models. ch.dtl
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\3d_in
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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Model Display real_time_rendering_display CHANGED Disable realtime rendering. Set the realtime rendering disable, transparent_floor, disable transparent_floor
to project shadows/reflections on a transparent floor. room_display
transparent_floor,
room_display

Photorender default_scene_filename CHANGED Complete path to the scene file to be used as default <creo1.0_loadpoint>\graphic-
scene file. library\scenes\/creo_default_sc
ene.scn
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\graphic-
library\scenes\/creo_default_sc
ene.scn
Piping isogen_attribute_map_file CHANGED Specifies the mapping between isogen parameter and <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
attribute name. _data\isodata\isogen_attribute_
map.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\isodata\isogen_attribute_
map.ptd
Piping isogen_endtype_map_file CHANGED Specify name of file mapping Pro/Piping endtypes with <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
ISOGEN endtypes _data\isodata\isogen_endtype_
map.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\isodata\isogen_endtype_
map.ptd
Piping isogen_nominal_size_map_file CHANGED Specify name of file mapping Pro/Piping Size with <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
Nominal Sizes in MM and Inches _data\isodata\isogen_nominal_
size_map.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\isodata\isogen_nominal_
size_map.ptd
Piping isogen_symbol_map_file CHANGED Specify name of file for mapping Pro/Piping selection <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
names with ISOGEN symbol keys (SKEY)s _data\isodata\isogen_symbol_
map.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\isodata\isogen_symbol_
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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Piping pipeline_assembly_library_dir CHANGED Sets the default pipeline assembly library directory. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\pipelinelib\
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\pipelinelib\
Piping piping_appearance_map_file CHANGED Sets the default piping appearance map filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_a
ppearance.map
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_a
ppearance.map
Piping piping_bolt_nut_select_file CHANGED Piping bolts and nuts selection file. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_b
olt_nut_select.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_b
olt_nut_select.ptd
Piping piping_end_compatibility_file CHANGED Sets the default piping end compatibility filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_e
nd_compatibility.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_e
nd_compatibility.ptd
Piping piping_fitt_category_map_file CHANGED Sets the default piping fitting category map filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\sample_project\piping_fitt
_category_map.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\sample_project\piping_fitt
_category_map.ptd
Piping piping_fitt_library_dir CHANGED Sets the default piping fitting library directory. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\fittinglib\
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\fittinglib\
Piping piping_insulation_dir_file CHANGED Sets the default piping insulation directory filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\sample_project\piping_in
sulation_dir.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\sample_project\piping_in
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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Piping piping_manufacture_dir_file CHANGED Sets the default piping manufacture directory filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_m
anufacture_dir.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_m
anufacture_dir.ptd
Piping piping_material_file CHANGED Sets the default piping material filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_m
aterial.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_m
aterial.ptd
Piping piping_mcat_dir CHANGED Sets the default piping master catalog directory. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\
Piping piping_mcat_dir_file CHANGED Sets the default piping master catalog directory <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
filename. _data\master_catalog\piping_m
cat_dir.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_m
cat_dir.ptd
Piping piping_project_data_dir CHANGED Sets the default Project data directory. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\sample_project\
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\sample_project\
Piping piping_spec_dir_file CHANGED Sets the default piping specification directory filename. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\sample_project\piping_sp
ec_dir.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\sample_project\piping_sp
ec_dir.ptd
Piping units_system_dic_file CHANGED Specifies the file containing the mapping for MCAT <creo1.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
filename and units. _data\master_catalog\piping_u
nits_system_dic_file.ptd
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\text\piping
_data\master_catalog\piping_u
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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Printing & Plotting plot_carberry_extends CHANGED When plotting to a raster format (jpg, tiff, etc), setting yes, no no
this option to YES will ignore the view border and
produce output sized to the smallest rectangle that
includes the drawing items. When plotting to a raster
format (jpg, tiff, etc), set to YES to ignore the view
border and produce output sized to the smallest
rectangle that includes the drawing items.
Sheetmetal material_upd_smt_bend_table CHANGED Defines whether assignment of material to the model via always_replace, always_replace
Pro/Toolkit will overwrite existing bend table data and y never_replace
factor value. Always Replace - Overwrites existing data.
Never Replace - Keeps existing data Defines whether
assignment of material to the model via Creo Toolkit will
overwrite existing bend table data and y factor value.
Always Replace - Overwrites existing data. Never
Replace - Keeps existing data

Sheetmetal smt_add_bends_on_sharp_ed NEW Determines if bends will be added automatically on yes, no yes
ges edges with sharp geometry in the wall creation tools.
Yes - bends will be added automatically. No - sharp
geometry of edges will be kept.
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_dflt_display CHANGED Define the default state of Bend Note display yes, no yes
(sheetmetal Mode) Define the default state of bend
note display (sheetmetal mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_direction_do CHANGED Define the Down Direction symbol for Bend Notes default
wn (sheetmetal Mode) Define the down direction symbol
for bend notes (sheetmetal mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_direction_up CHANGED Define the Up Direction symbol for Bend Notes default
(sheetmetal Mode) Define the up direction symbol for
bend notes (sheetmetal mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_order CHANGED Define the Fields Order for Bend Notes (sheetmetal &type&direction&angle
Mode) Define the fields order for bend notes
(sheetmetal mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_type_formed CHANGED Define the Formed symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal default
Mode) Define the formed symbol for bend notes
(sheetmetal mode)
Sheetmetal smt_bend_notes_type_rolled CHANGED Define the Rolled symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal default
Mode) Define the rolled symbol for bend notes
(sheetmetal mode)

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Sketcher sketcher_set_grid_method CHANGED "Automatic" - grid spacing will be automatically set, dynamic, static dynamic
"Manual" - grid spacing will be manually set. "Dynamic"
- grid spacing is determined by the system based on
zoom factor, "Static" - grid spacing is fixed and set by
the user.
Sketcher sketcher_snap_sensitivity NEW sketcher snap sensitivity high, medium, low, very very high
low, very high
Sketcher Without sketcher_rel_accuracy CHANGED Enter a sketcher relative accuracy. -1.000000 1.000000
category
System auto_traceback CHANGED When set to yes, traceback.log file will be generated yes, no, never, ask, no always
when fatal error occurs. "always": a traceback file will always
be generated when a fatal error occurs. "yes", "ask": ask
the user whether to generate a traceback. "no", "never":
no traceback will be generated.

System browser_limit_to_ie9_mode NEW Limit Internet Explorer to IE9 standard mode even if yes, no no
higher version is installed.
System csv_format_delimeter NEW Define the delimiter character in BOM format file: comma, tab, semicolon,
Comma, TAB, Semicolon, Space or other user-defined. space

System graphics DELETED Sets the optional graphics environment used by certain opengl, x_windows, no_graphics
platforms for running Creo Parametric. Refer to the win32_gdi, d3d
Installation Guide for a list of defaults and optional
graphics.
System use_software_opengl DELETED Use MS-Windows software OpenGL. In some cases this yes, no no
may avoid graphics card specific problems at the
expense of performance.
System web_browser_homepage CHANGED Enter location of Creo Parametric browser home page. <creo1.0_loadpoint>\help\usas
cii\resource_center_index.html
<creo2.0_loadpoint>\help\usas
cii\resource_center_index.html

User Interface open_window_maximized NEW Open any new Creo Parametric window maximized by yes, no no
default. This config will override "reserve_menu_space"
option.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

User Interface Without enable_learning_connector CHANGED Enable the Learning Connector, which provides context yes, no no
category specific access to videos, training, help topics, and
technical support content. When enabled, the Learning
Connector is added to the ribbon bar next to Help.

Without category accessory_window_above NEW Yes - Displays and keep the accessory window above yes, no no
the active window. No - Does not keep the accessory
window above the active window.
Without category assemble_module_in_rep NEW Retrieves the assembled module to CSA in a specified representative module variant
representation.
Without category auto_clean_shown_dimension NEW This option controls whether the clean dimensions yes, no yes
s routine is automatically applied for newly shown
dimensions. When set to NO the dimensions will be
shown using their default locations from the model.
Without category auto_eval_current_cnfg_rule NEW If the option is "yes" simplified representation would be yes, no yes
updated each time on retrieve/regeneration if it contains
current configuration rule.
Without category auto_update_default_dwg_mo NEW Automatically update the default drawing model to one yes, no yes
del shown in a view on the current sheet.
Without category constraint_reference_redefine CHANGED keep_constraint_type - Adjusts the component position keep_constraint_type, keep_constraint_type
to keep the same constraint type. reset_constraint_type - reset_constraint_type
Automatically changes the constraint type to keep the
position of the component.

Without category create_drw_sheet_thumbnails NEW Controls whether thumbnail images of drawing sheets yes, no yes
will be generated and displayed with the drawing sheet
tabs. Setting this option to No may improve
performance with large drawings.
Without category data_sharing_gen_notification DELETED off, on off

Without category default_cable_axis_location NEW Sets the location type for axis. Choose Along to create on, along on
one location at each end of the axis.
Without category default_comp_module_geom_ NEW Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control all, none, pg, tagged tagged
scope conditions to newly added components for configurable
structure.

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Without category default_obj_module_constr_sc NEW Set the specified Shared Placement reference control all, none, interfaces, tagged
ope conditions to newly created models for configurable tagged
structure if template models were not used.

Without category default_obj_module_geom_sc NEW Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control all, none, pg, tagged all
ope conditions to newly created models for configurable
structure modules if template models were not used.

Without category default_ref_current_module_vr NEW Allow references to current design solution only. yes, no yes
nt
Without category depthcue_always DELETED Depth cue aids in visualizing a wireframe model. With yes, no yes
depth cue enabled, wireframe lines become darker as
they extend into the screen and lighter as they extend
towards the screen. Depth cue is supported only by the
appropriate graphics hardware.

Without category depthcue_value DELETED Aids in visualizing a wireframe model. With depth cue
enabled, this option specifies the default percentage of
depthcue used. Depth cue is supported only by the
appropriate graphics hardware.

Without category display_combined_views NEW Display combined view tabs by default yes, no no
Without category display_images NEW Display images outside of Style feature yes, no yes
Without category display_mapkeys_dialog_on_t NEW Controls whether mapkeys dialog will be displayed yes, no no
op always on top (yes) or behind the main window (no).
Without category dm_preview_searches_server NEW Search for files on the server while previewing. yes, no yes

Without category drw_prompt_for_combined_st NEW Determines whether the combined state prompt will yes, no yes
ate appear in a drawing when creating a view.
Without category edge_tess_quality NEW Set the accuracy level for arc tessllation. high, medium, low low
Without category enable_fsaa NEW Enable OpenGL full screen anti-aliasing. off, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 off
Without category enable_obsoleted_features NEW yes, no no
Without category enable_sociallink NEW Allow Windchill SocialLink to connect with Creo yes, no no
Parametric. When enabled SocialLink commands will be
added to the Application Menu and the Ribbon bar.
Enter "Yes" to enable SocialLink, and "No" to disable it

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Without category ignore_bundles_in_find_cable NEW Include bundles and overbraids in the query results yes, no no
s when the model or logical data is queried for unrouted
items.
Without category intf3d_out_catia_v5_version CHANGED Allows the user to switch between the default and 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 16, 17, 16
alternate converter version for export to CATIA V5 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Without category layout_guides CHANGED Yes - shows all guides; No - hides all guides yes, no yes
Enable/Disable layout guides.
Without category lda_prefix_in_basic_dim_box NEW Add prefix to basic box while converting the dimension yes, no no
to basic.
Without category lda_show_entities_default NEW Speicify whether to show mapped draft entities by yes, no no
default in Validate Association Dialog.
Without category manikin_drag_legacy_rotate CHANGED controls whether to rotate around axis manikin drag yes, no no
mode invokes the old rotate version (or the forward
kinematics new version Controls the Manikin Rotate
Around Axis drag mode: Legacy (YES) or direct joint
angle control (NO)
Without category measure_auto_replace_mode NEW Automatically switches to Replace mode for the last yes, no no
reference in appropriate Measures (Distance, Angle,
Transform)
Without category measure_dialog_expand NEW Determines default look of measure dialog (expanded or yes, no no
collapsed)
Without category measure_ref_option_status NEW Determine AsObject (AsCenter et al.) checkbox option default, all_on, all_off, default
behavior in Measure Tool keep_last
Without category measure_show_feattab NEW Controls initial display of the Feature tab in Measure yes, no yes
Tool. Yes - feature tab is always displayed by default. No
- feature tab state is saved for the duration of the
session upon closing of the dialog.
Without category mfg_cl_euc_japanese_encode NEW Yes - Output cl-file Japanese characters in EUC yes, no no
encoding.
Without category mfg_paste_special_dep_defau NEW Controls the default state of the following option in Paste yes, no yes
lt Special dialog: "Make copies dependent on dimensions
of originals". This configuration option has an effect only
for manufacturing assemblies.
Without category module_variant_cross_refs NEW Allow references between design solutions in Module yes, no no

Without category mp_analysis_default_source NEW Specifies the default source for mass properties geometry, assigned,
calculation via Analysis. mp_source
Without category ncseq_outbnd_curve DELETED Yes - Create out bound curve. no no

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Without category open_builder_in_mt_mode NEW Open the variant builder in Model Tree Selection mode yes, no no

Without category pattern_exact_incremental_di DELETED When pattern incremental dimensions are calculated yes, no no
m from expressions, round them to the decimal places set
by config option default_dec_places.

Without category ptc_manikin_comforts_path NEW Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric
manikin comfort angles. You must restart Creo
Parametric for the change to take effect.
Without category ptc_manikin_library_path CHANGED Sets the default directory for the Creo Parametric <creo1.0_loadpoint>\manikin_lit
manikin library (or custom manikin libraries you built e\
containing the proper index menu files). Use the full path <creo2.0_loadpoint>\manikin_lit
name to avoid problems. You must restart Creo e\
Parametric for the change to take effect.

Without category quick_print_plotter_config_file CHANGED Specify the path and name of the default plotter config
file to be used by the File > Quick Print command.
Specify the path and name of the default plotter config
file to be used by the File > Quick Drawing command.

Without category record_mapkey_comment_to_ NEW Controls whether a comment is written to the trail file yes, no yes
trail whenever a mapkey is executed.
Without category regen_failure_handling DELETED Specifies whether to enter resolve mode when resolve_mode, no_resolve_mode
regeneration failures occur. Resolve_mode - Enter no_resolve_mode
resolve mode when regeneration failures occur.
No_resolve_mode - Don't enter resolve mode when
regeneration failures occur.
Without category reroute_affected_children NEW Affected children when setting Current solution. none, auto, selective selective
Without category rmv_xsec_unlinked_cosm_fea NEW Specify whether to automatically try to delete, or to none, detach_on_unlink, detach_on_unlink
ts detach from the feature list, the internal sketch features delete_on_unlink,
which were unlinked from offset cross sections, and detach_on_both,
whether to do it only upon sketch unlinking, or upon delete_on_both
model retrieval too.
Without category shade_with_edge_tangent NEW Display Tangent edges in Shade with Edge view mode. yes, no yes

Without category show_affected_children_dialog NEW Do not invoke dialog for setting Current solution. yes, no yes

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Category Name Status Description Values Default Value

Without category show_axes_by_view_scope NEW Determines the scope of the Show Model Annotations top_model_only, all_sub_models
tool when showing model datums and selecting a all_sub_models
drawing view. For large assembly drawings, use
top_model_only to improve performance by restricting
the set of axes to be shown.

Without category show_object_type_in_taskbar NEW Yes - Displays the icon of the open PTC Creo object in yes, no no
the taskbar and window title bar. For all PTC Creo
applications except PTC Creo Parametric, icons include
a letter indicating the application name. No - Displays
the PTC Creo application icon in the taskbar and window
title bar.
Without category simprep_default_cnfg_asm NEW Retrieves a CSA model in a specified representation. last stored
Yes - uses Open Rep dialog. No - retrieves the Master
representation. Specified Name - retrieves the model in
the specified representation name if it exists or the
Default representation.
Without category single_side_surf_color NEW Allow application of color to a single side of a surface. yes, no no

Without category template_cnfg_asm NEW Specifies the default configurable assembly template inlbs_csa.asm
file. Use full pathname to avoid problems.
Without category template_config_asm DELETED Specifies the default configurable assembly template
file. Use full pathname to avoid problems.
Without category template_container DELETED Specifies the default container template file. Use full
pathname to avoid problems.
Without category tool_mgr_save_pocket_in_xml NEW Determines whether tool position should be saved in a yes, no no
XML file (*.txf) created in tool manager dialog.
Without category tracesketch DELETED Display images outside of Style feature yes, no yes
Without category use_temp_interface_for_paste NEW Yes - Enables use of interfaces for multiple placement of yes, no yes
components during paste.

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