
Opposite faces of parts can be dragged at the same time, and we can make negative offsets. To help draw parts, we can now snap to other parts for reference.

In release 4.0, a new clipping mode lets us see the part we are editing within the assembly. With each Creo release, direct editing becomes stronger. Other examples of not-so-new functions new to Creo include a mini toolbar that appears when objects are selected, customization of shortcut keys and full-screen editing mode. AutoCAD and its clones have had this for ages. For example, box selection is new, where dragging the cursor diagonally left-to-right selects enclosed objects, and right-to-left selects crossing and enclosed objects. Creo 4.0, for instance, adds some basic functions other CAD packages have had for years, even decades. When you’re familiar with function sets in certain CAD packages, it can come as a surprise to learn what other ones do – or don’t do. Creo View MCAD – 2D and 3D file viewer (free to use).Creo Sketch – 2D freehand sketching (free to use).Creo Schematics – 2D electrical schematics.Creo Options Modeler – product configuration.Creo Illustrate – technical illustration management.

