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IFX 10.0.2.0: Elevating Software with Enhancements & Critical Fixes
Explore the latest Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX) Version 10.0.2.0, packed with enhancements, improvements, and bug fixes. From ignoring readonly states to improved logging functionalities and critical..
Recap of the Ansbach Toolmaking User Meeting 2023
Join us as we reflect on the Ansbach Toolmaking User Meeting of 2023. This event, held from October 24th to 25th at the Orangery of Hofgarten..
Unveiling the Enhancements and Bug Fixes in IFX Versions 10.0.1.1 and 10.0.1.0
In this article, we explore the most recent iterations of the Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX), specifically versions 10.0.1.1 and 10.0.1.0. These updates bring a wide range..
IFX Versions 9.0.6.0 and 7.0.12.0 Highlights: New Features and Fixes Explained
IFX Version 9.0.6.0 & 7.0.12.0 Our current Intelligent Fastener Extention (IFX)-Versions introduce a series of enhancements and bug fixes aimed at further optimizing your experience with..
Meet us at the PTC/USER Global Summit 2024 in Orlando!
It’s that time again! We cordially invite you to the PTC/USER Global Summit 2024, a conference bringing together partners, customers, administrators, and users of PTC software...
SMARTColor is now compatible with Creo 10
We are pleased to inform you that new versions of our product SMARTColor have been released. In this blog post you will learn everything important you..
Exploring the Advancements in IFX Versions 8.0.9.0 and 8.0.9.1
In this blogpost, we delve into the latest Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX) versions, 8.0.9.0 and 8.0.9.1, which introduce a host of refinements and bug fixes. We’ll..
IFX Version 9.0.5.0: Enhancements and Bugfixes
IFX Version 9.0.5.0 The latest release of the new Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX) Version offers a range of enhancements and bugfixes. From new screw options and..
Potential issues running B&W software products in Creo 10.0.0.0 in Windchill
Potential issues in running B&W Software products in Creo 10.0.0.0 in Windchill Applies To: Creo Parametric version Creo 10.0.0.0 onwards in Windchill. AFX, IFX, EMX, PDX,..
Call out the Creo Unit system as parameter values and keep them up-to-date
Current situation: There is no way to call out parameter values containing the current used units in annotations like notes, symbols, tables, … You may provide..
Use SMARTUpdate to equip a large data set of Creo objects with individual parameters and values
The use case for this scenario may be the requirement to move a large set of Creo files from one PLM system to another. This usually..
Version 8.0.8.0 of IFX is now available.
IFX Version 8.0.8.0 A number of bugs have been fixed in the new Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX) Version to make our software easier for you to..
SMARTAnnotate move of Flag-Tab
In SMARTAnnotate we have improved usability for you by integrating the ‘Flags’ tab into the corresponding object tabs. Integration of ‘Flag’ tab into relevant object tabs..
SMARTAnnotate: New release mechanism
In SMARTAnnotate, we have improved the administrative process for you by creating a new release mechanism for object definitions. This can decisively reduce the volume of..
SMART3DExport Version 9.0.0.0
The new SMART3DExport version 9.0.0.0 has been released. It contains numerous improvements and changes for both user and admin mode, which are briefly presented in this..
IFX Version 9.0.3.0 is now available
IFX 9.0.3.0 The new Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX) Version contains a number of bug fixes to improve the use of our software for you. Bugfixes The..
New IFX Version available
IFX 8.0.7.0 In the new Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX) version, some issues have been resolved and bugs have been fixed. As a result, we hope to..
Renaming SMARTUpdate versions to match Creo Versions
We decided to harmonize the SMARTUpdate versioning scheme with the Creo versions to better understand the corresponding software packages. Creo 7 corresponds to SMARTUpdate 7.x.x.x (former..
New IFX Version 7.0.10.0 available
IFX 7.0.10.0 In the new Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX) version, some issues have been resolved and bugs have been fixed. As a result, we hope to..
New IFX Version 9.0.2.0 available
IFX 9.0.2.0 The new Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX) version includes several bugfixes that improve the user experience: Bugfixes Fixed an error when reading *.dat files with..
New function available in SMARTXHatch
SMARTXHatch 13.0 There are some enhancements in the new SMARTXHatch Version: Creo 9.0 support Added pattern hatching support Pattern hatching For a manual or rulebased modification..
New SMARTColor Versions available
There are three new SMARTColor versions available now! SMARTColor Versions 7.0.4.0 / 8.0.2.0 / 9.0.0.0 Improvements Documentation is now available in german. Easier placement. Calculated column..
New IFX Version 9.0.1.1 released
IFX 9.0.1.1 The new IFX version, compatible with Creo 9.0, contains some enhancements and fixes: Enhancements Set thread depth to ‘Through Thread’ if a hole with..
New Version of IFX available
IFX 7.0.9.0 There are some bugfixes in the new IFX Version: Fixed problem with hole tables while creating and redefining a dowel pin . [RM-13560][SPR-13773021] Remove..
New Versions of IFX released
This time we have released two new versions of our Intelligent Fastener Extensions (IFX). Below we give you a brief overview of the most important changes...
Creo 9.0 Technical Update: AFX – Updated AutoUDF User Interface
Creo 9.0 is the CAD system of the year 2022 not to be missed. An interesting change for our Advanced Framework Extension (AFX) – users, that..
New Version of IFX available
IFX 7.0.8.0 There are some bugfixes in the new IFX Version: Problem with redefinition of countersunk screws fixed. The problem occured in combination with Auto-UDF. The..
New Version of AFX released
We have released the new version 9.0.0.1 for Advanced Framework Extension (AFX). Version 9.0.0.1 has the following enhancements : Creo 9.0 support New AutoUDF user interfaces..
New Version of AFX released
We have released the new version 7.0.9.1 for Advanced Framework Extension (AFX). The following points should be noted for version 7.0.9.1: Updated toolkit libraries to Creo..
New Version of AFX released
We have released the new version 8.0.4.0 for Advanced Framework Extension (AFX). The following points should be noted for version 8.0.4.0. Updated toolkit libraries to Creo..
New Version of IFX available
IFX 8.0.4.0 Improvements Problem with redefinition of countersunk screws fixed Fixed Creo crash when Redefine a screw fastener This is only a quick overview of the..
Did you know about Nuts for Sheet Metal in IFX
Did you know that the PEM® Floating Fasteners Types AC / AS / LAC / LAS are included in PTC Creo Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX)? Here..
New Releases for Expert Moldbase Extension are available
For our mold base design module Expert Moldbase Extension (EMX) new updates are now available: EMX 14.0.1.4 EMX 13.0.3.4 In this releases we integrated the Weblink..
Investigation about Log4j Vulnerability of B&W Products
Dear partners, B&W Software is aware of the recently disclosed security vulnerabilities related to Log4j, the widely used Java logging package: Log4j 2 – CVE-2021-44228 (https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44228)..
New Releases for Expert Moldbase Extension are available
For our mold base design module Expert Moldbase Extension (EMX) new updates are now available: EMX 14.0.1.1 EMX 13.0.3.1 In both release we improved the assembly..
This was the B&W Webinar Week 2021!
In October our annual B&W webinar week took place. We hopefully provided interesting insights as well as tips and tricks for our software, with its 13..
Successful Windchill implementation project
Windchill implementation project In the first part of our little trilogy, you were introduced to Anja Liebhammer, the head of department for CAD design of one of the..
New versions of SMARTElectrode released
New updates for SMARTElectrode are available now. SMARTElectrode 14.0.1.0 The version can be used from Creo Parametric 8.0.1.0. What’s new in 14.0.1.0? Open complete changelog here...
B&W Webinar Week 2021
Our topics for the B&W Webinar Week 2021 are available, now. Did you already know how you can efficiently design electrodes in Creo Parametric and pass..
Displaying tolerances and fits in IFX hole notes
There is a possibility to replace values from the note with the corresponding dimension. This allows to display and output tolerances and fits. To display the..
New Releases of SMARTXHatch
New versions of SMARTXHatch are available. Both versions have the ICU fix and therefore run with the new Toolkit libraries. SMARTXHatch 11.0.1.0 For version 11.0.1.0 to..
Successfully provide company-wide configuration in Expert Moldbase Extension
In the Expert Moldbase Extension many opportunities exist to customize the software behavior based on the company’s requirements. Anyhow, it is necessary to understand how to manage and..
B&W at SpotOn by Simpatec “The colorful way to warpage model”
We will be attending the webinar SpotON by SimpaTec GmbH with a customer presentation. The english version will be on Thursday, August 19th. Andreas Siedler, Festo..
How to correct Creo relations with SMARTUpdate without breaking the models
In the first part of our little trilogy, you were introduced to Anja Liebhammer, the head of department for CAD design of one of the most innovative automotive..
The new functionalities in SMARTUpdate 11.0.0.0
A new version SMARTUpdate 11.0.0.0 is now available. We implemented the following new features: Introduce Inseparable Assemblies check to embed and extract components Components can be found by..
New Versions of SMARTOptics available
New versions are available for SMARTOptics 7.0.3.1 for Creo Parametric 4.0 to 6.0 7.1.0.0 for Creo Parametric 7.0.0.0 7.1.1.0 for Creo Parametric 7.0.4.0 8.0.0.0 for Creo..
New Versions of SMARTHolechart available
New versions are available for SMARTHolechart. 13.0.1.0 for Creo Parametric 7.0.4.0 14.0.0.0 for Creo Parametric 8.0.0.0 Support for embedded components.
New Versions of IFX available
IFX 7.0.4.0 Enhancements and Improvements Unicode characters can now be used in the param_relation.txt file. Thread surfaces are no longer allowed as a position reference. Fix..
The relations in our Creo parts are a big mess
Do you struggle with the relations in your Creo parts? Have a look at this story to find out how you can solve it. After-Work family..
How to customize sort order in SMARTElectrode burnsheet and export
In this blog post, you will learn more about the sort order of electrodes in burnsheet and how to customize the order in export. Note: These enhancements..
How to customize placement rules for blanks in SMARTElectrode
This blog post explains how you can customize the blank placement rules to suit to your needs. SMARTElectrode offers the possibility of preparing different types of..
What’s new in SMARTColor Version 4.3.3.0 – New Settings And Icons
The new SMARTColor version 4.3.3.0 has been extended with several new features, which have been split to the respective blog posts. In this post we will..
What’s New in SMARTColor 4.3.3.0 – The Multi Language Support
The new SMARTColor version 4.3.3.0 has been extended with several new features, which have been split to the respective blog posts. In this post we will..
What’s New in SMARTColor 4.3.3.0 – Enhancements to the ‘Model Overview’ dialog
The new SMARTColor version 4.3.3.0 has been extended with several new features, which have been split to the respective blog posts. This post is all about..
New Version of Creo Intelligent Fastener Extension 7.0.3.0 released
Select hole chart for IFX holes Advantages Use different hole charts for different fastener types. Show different hole notes. Control the counterbore diameter with CBOREDIAM and..
Designate Surface Functions for Cut-Out Geometry
One of the main benefits of using Expert Moldbase Extension during the moldbase designed is the automatic cut-out creation for standard components. These functionality is mainly..
Webinar-Week October 2019
We would like to invite you to our webinar week from October, 08th to 10th 2019. During these three days we will present our latest software..
New interfaces to EDM programming
In addition to existing general output functionality, SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0 introduces a new specific Post-Processor UI with newly developed interfaces to EDM. This new feature is available..
Expert Moldbase Extension 10.0 M032 released
A new version of Expert Moldbase Extension 10.0 M032 is now available. All new features are described in the blog posts below: To see the full..
Configuration Options for Order Number Rules
Rules for order numbers in Expert Moldbase Extension can now be configured depending on supplier, type, unit and template part name This feature is available with..
Tip: How to remove transparency on plates created in Expert Moldbase Extension
A customers question: Does anybody know how to eliminate the transparency on plates created in assembly definition? Within EMX options – Technology – Face color :..
Tip: Display ejector length in Expert Moldbase ExtensionBill of Materials
Hello EMX Users, A customers question: When we place a ejector, usually we trim it by molding surfaces. In BOM we have to show the trimmed..
Tip: How to change the cut distance of a “rot fix” for an ejector in Expert Moldbase Extension
Another answer to a customers question: When I place ejectors using EMX, the cut which is generated is always very close or coincident with the ejector..
Tip: Color Defintions for Bores and Holes with Expert Moldbase Extension
Hello, a tiny blog entry for setting up color definitions for bores and holes in EMX. It is quite simple. Go to the EMX Options ->..
PTC Forum Europe 2016
Sehr geehrte Kunden, gerne möchten wir Sie zum PTC Forum Europe am 15. November 2016 einladen. Teilnehmen können Sie persönlich vor Ort in Stuttgart oder ganz..