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Data Sheet ® Creo Layout ® 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. Page 1 of 2 | Creo Layout PTC.com

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Data Sheet Features and specifications 2D detailing 2D sketching • Use standard or custom drawing formats • Leverage a full suite of sketching and geometry manipulation tools, including mirror, offset, and trim • Annotate designs with dimensions, notes, and symbols • Place geometry precisely with sketching guides and precision panels • Use construction geometry to capture 2D design intent Reuse existing 2D and 3D data • Use tables to organize textual information about the design • Create symbols with customizable symbol library 3D assembly integration with Creo Parametric • Import DXF, DWG,...

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