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Data Sheet
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Creo Layout
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swiftly create 2D conceptual designs and reuse them as the foundation for 3D models
For up-front conceptual engineering designs
many companies use 2D CAD tools, which provide them with the right amount of speed and
flexibility to make changes while exploring multiple design alternatives. As the design matures,
however, the benefits of 3D solid modeling
become more apparent. The company may ultimately want 3D solid models as their final design
deliverables, but they still don’t want to sacrifice
the speed and flexibility offered by 2D CAD in
the early concept phase.
When 2D CAD is the tool of choice for the up-front conceptual
design and 3D CAD is the tool of choice for the detailed
design, transitioning between these two approaches becomes
the primary challenge.
Reduce engineering time through 2D and 3D design reuse
Get started on a new 2D design faster by reusing existing
designs as a starting point. You can import cross sections of
3D models from Creo Parametric, or import existing 2D data
from a wide variety of standard 2D formats. You can also
trace imported raster images to generate a sketch.
Integrate 2D designs with 3D models
As a standalone app, Creo Layout integrates with Creo
Parametric, so you can use 2D designs generated in Creo
Layout to build 3D models in Creo Parametric. Shorten design
cycles by referencing some or all of a 2D design in 3D parts
and assemblies.
Creo Layout solves this problem by providing a sophisticated
2D environment with all the tools the 2D designer needs to
develop concept designs. Creo Layout is built on top of the
same technology as the rest of the Creo family, so those 2D
designs can be seamlessly reused as the basis for 3D models
without the need to import or recreate data in 3D. In addition,
the associativity between the 2D and 3D designs can be
optionally preserved, ensuring that later changes to the 2D
design are reflected automatically in 3D.
Key benefits
Create and manage 2D geometry with unconstrained
drafting capabilities
Creo Layout provides sophisticated 2D drafting tools.
Use Creo Layout to create 2D conceptual designs with a
broad selection of sketching and geometry manipulation
tools. You can also add dimensions, notes, symbols, tables
and drawing formats—as well as organize your designs with
structure, tags and groups. Navigating large 2D designs is
made easy with intuitive visualization tools.
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