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The new dimension of CAD data SmartMBDTools

  • CAD meets future: Achieve maximum precision with MBD.
  • Automation of MBD processes.
  • Integrated into Creo Parametric.

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Benefits for Your Company

Model-Based Definition – Efficancy Meets Innovation.

SmartMBDTools is an add-on application for Creo Parametric that enhances the CAD software with a wide range of functions useful for model-based definition.

The software is designed to support both Creo users who create MBD content and administrators who want to provide standardized content and workflows for MBD usage.

This enables you to work more efficiently and error-free.

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    Productive

    More precise data and a seamless digital process chain reduce errors and rework, improving product quality.

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    Fast

    SmartMBDTools enables faster product development by embedding all relevant information directly within the 3D model, making changes easier to track.

  • International

    Centralized storage and easy sharing of 3D models allow you to optimize collaboration between design, manufacturing, and suppliers globally.

  • Standardized

    Setting internal MBD standards within SmartMBDTools simplifies the design process for you.

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Overview of Functions

Context Management

The foundation for rule-based automation in SmartMBDTools is a context definition. A regular Creo model parameter and its value are used to classify models, e.g., by type, function, location, or customer. Based on this attribute, SmartMBDTools can suggest targeted text selections to the user, apply prepared rules, or simply make specific information visible.

Review, Update & Harmonization

Providing a harmonized and reliable MBD infrastructure within the models is an essential part of MBD. SmartMBDTools offers the capability to update existing models to the latest version of the MBD infrastructure, such as generating missing slides, combined states, or parameters. You can utilize the integrated review mechanism as a gatekeeping function for downstream processes.

Management of Combined States

Combined states in Creo® are the key elements for structuring your MBD content, such as previous drawing views. SmartMBDTools offers various functions to assist Creo users in setting up new combined states or managing attributes and representations. We have integrated the intuitive creation and modification of combined states, allowing them to be grouped and automatically updated to the company standard within the navigation area of Creo.

Textual Annotations

The use of textual annotations is a widely adopted method for communicating design features. SmartMBDTools allows Creo users to select prepared texts from a database, configure individual content, and automatically place them in the intended combined state. This can also be utilized in a multilingual scenario.

Color Coding

Color coding is a method for making PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) easily visible and reliably transferring it to downstream processes. SmartMBDTools allows for the application of visible and invisible information on model surfaces or auxiliary surfaces in a rule-based sequence or through manual user interaction. A stack of customizable legend symbols is automatically created associatively in each combined state.

Export

Generating a 2D PDF or a printout from an MBD-documented model is still a frequently mentioned requirement. SmartMBDTools offers a WYSIWYG export of selected combined states of a 3D model into a 2D PDF. Values from model parameters can be incorporated during the export, and the drawing layout can be customized. This can also be executed using a Windchill Worker.

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Even More Effective in Combination

  • Expert Moldbase Extension

    The Expert Moldbase Extension (EMX) simplifies the design of injection molding tools and provides targeted information that you can use for further processing with SmartMBDTools.

  • SMARTHolechart

    SMARTHolechart saves you hours of work by adding hole information and offers intelligent creation of hole charts. Rotational geometries are automatically recognized, and hole types can be classified individually.

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