creo-toolkit

What problem does it solve?

Developing custom applications for PTC Creo Parametric using its C-language TOOLKIT API is complex, requiring deep knowledge of object models, function calls, and specific data structures like element trees. This skill provides an expert-level resource to streamline Creo TOOLKIT development.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Feature Automation: Programmatically create and modify complex Creo features like holes, chamfers, datum points, and extrusions using element trees.
• Geometry Interaction: Traverse and analyze Creo geometry (surfaces, edges, axes) and manage selections in an assembly context.
• Application Development: Guide on structuring Creo TOOLKIT applications, handling UI elements (menus, dialogs), and managing errors.

Quick Start

Explain the process of creating a new datum plane feature in Creo Parametric using the TOOLKIT API, including the required element tree structure and function calls.