Creo

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Engineering CAD and product lifecycle management software

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Siddhant
Siddhant
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Cero Review

Reviewed on 2022/12/26

Core has been an amazing software to use from end to end and has been a great support in the...

Core has been an amazing software to use from end to end and has been a great support in the Industry that heavily relies on 3-D modeling.

Pros

The ability of the software to give a wide range of modeling tools to be able to reach a final desired outcome.The software works perfectly in network areas with multiple people working on the same Assembly model at the same time.

Cons

The software needs an upgrade on the navigation through all the features it has provided the end user in order to use it with ease.

Rupesh
Rupesh
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Creo is Best design software

Reviewed on 2022/09/05

Working on Creo as sheetmetal designer.

Working on Creo as sheetmetal designer.

Pros

3d framework is the best part. Sheetmetal, parts, assembly , drafting have different modules. And can work parallely.

Cons

Nothing to dislike other than cost. Cost of Creo must be cheaper.

Chris
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 1.0 /10

A stick-shift product in an automatic world...

Reviewed on 2022/04/14

I have used PTC CREO (and other) products that pre-date the CREO name. The software is usable in a...

I have used PTC CREO (and other) products that pre-date the CREO name. The software is usable in a controlled environment and with sufficient support resources. Probably best for larger organizations that are also using Windchill PDM.

Pros

Flexible modeling, goal seeking, are interesting

Cons

This software is not for the new user. Unlike some if its competitors, you need and experienced administrator to make sure the myriad of possible configuration settings conform to you intended use. If you create models, etc... without understanding the configuration, the model can be worthless.

Deepak
Deepak
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

An affordable CAD tool

Reviewed on 2021/09/19

Pros

Easy interface, Pre Arranged tools, ease of part modelling

Cons

Fatal error occurs during handling large and complex assemblies

Serhat
Serhat
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  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Creo View is a complicated software eventhough its capabilities are limited.

Reviewed on 2018/08/01

The software, when you consider it overall, an exceptional one in terms of its capabilities. And...

The software, when you consider it overall, an exceptional one in terms of its capabilities. And from the Creo View sub module I get the impression that it is good to create a simple working part for each design which only targets a specific duty. So it improves my modular design experience

Pros

The system that Creo implement to its products is very beneficial, they create a submodule for each specific task and Creo View is one of them. This creates an opportunity to make more emphasized softwares and it provides a productive working environment.

Cons

The overall interface is a little bit problematic and hard to use and it leads a little bit confusion for starters.

Amjed
Amjed
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Creo Review

Reviewed on 2022/05/06

I used Creo for 2D and 3D modeling and simulation for product manufacturing

I used Creo for 2D and 3D modeling and simulation for product manufacturing

Pros

I enjoy how simple it is and how components can be drawn using equations. It also features a pretty realistic simulation of mechanics.

Cons

To obtain the best experience from the new Creo versions, high machine specs are required.

Weronika
Weronika
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The best CAD software

Reviewed on 2019/05/11

Pros

My college uses Creo to teach us CAD. Since then I have worked with other CAD softwares and I have to say Creo was the most powerful of them all. It offers great range of tools to make your designs look amazing and the render option beats it all. It offer much more than any CAD software including assemblies, drawing files but most importantly NC manufacture and mold and cavity manufacture. You can generate CL files for 4th and 5th axis milling.

Cons

It takes a while to explore all the best options to optimize your drawings and it's ot easy to use at first. The default template is always imperial and requires changing to metric.

Jorge
Jorge
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  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Excellent product has the creation of files Mcad, is efficient and fast in mencanic ...

Reviewed on 2018/06/03

I have done programming and automation work through this software for interactive development in...

I have done programming and automation work through this software for interactive development in the classroom.

Pros

The generation of an MCAD file which allows generating a sequence of steps that can be programmed for the simulation of the mechanical design made, in addition to its incursion in the electrical design.

Cons

That the electric design tool is not very developed, it should be interactive like the mechanics module, it should also offer different packages with different costs that adapt to the budgets of different users.

Andrew
Andrew
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  • Used for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Creo is fabulous software for 2D and 3D CAD modelling.

Reviewed on 2018/07/30

Pros

I have been using this software for a long time. It is splendid software indeed. When we are working on CAD work, it is very easy to navigate. One of the most beautiful feature of this software is assembling parts together. We can share 3D models, view drawings and make notes through this software very speedily.

Cons

The only limitation of this software is that it's layout seems to be quite difficult but once we have command on this software then we get familiar with it and it is easy to understand the concept. As it is versatile so it takes some time to learn as compare to other CAD software. It only needs practice to have good command on it. It's learning curve is quite steeper.

Idris
Idris
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

A speedy solution

Reviewed on 2019/07/30

Pros

You can load any assembly in a very short time

Cons

Variant management can be more accessable

Luca
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  • Industry: Industrial Automation
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Creo Direct Modeling in mechanical engineering

Reviewed on 2023/03/01

I have always used parametric softwares, which are great when you need a standardization or to rely...

I have always used parametric softwares, which are great when you need a standardization or to rely on some formulas for outcomes, but most of the time in my job as a mechanical engineer in the field of industrial automation I don't need to handle such complexity which ends up slowering me down. For this reason I enjoy very much this alternative which results much more efficient without losing many aspects of the more complex softwares but giving you more freedom

Pros

Very easy to use, Direct modeling not being parametric makes is super easy to get into it and start modeling straight after getting the software even without knowing parametric modeling. I find it great for whoever has a 3D printer and needs to quickly draw parts without the issues of handle parameters and constraints. So, quickness is another great advantage. Finally, it is available also for free with few limitations on groups of parts, making it very suitable also for amateurs

Cons

Of course a big pro can be also a big con, speaking about the lack of parameters, but depending on how someone intends to model an objects, they should know beforehand if this way is the most suitable

Mohd Nubli
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Great experience with Creo

Reviewed on 2023/03/01

Overall, I find the Creo software easy to use and very helpful in my graphic design work. I would...

Overall, I find the Creo software easy to use and very helpful in my graphic design work. I would recommend it to others.

Pros

The advantage of Creo software is that it is very easy to use and learn with powerful 3D modeling capabilities. It is flexible and customizable. There is a comprehensive library of parts and assemblies. Apart from that it could simulate and analyze the design in addition to the design process automatically. It also could collaborate with other users.

Cons

The downside of Creo Software is the expensive licensing fee. Limited support for non-Windows operating systems, non-CAD file formats, non-Creo software, non-English languages and for non-professional users.

Vikash
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Creo or AutoCAD which one to choose

Reviewed on 2023/01/17

Pros

Creo is comparatively cheaper than autocad, it brings overall the same features as autocad has. A lot of features are available to fine tune your model.

Cons

As it is not that widely used so investing time in it rather than in AutoCAD might not be that beneficial in terms of job prospects.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Machinery
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

When you just need to get the job done, use Creo

Reviewed on 2021/09/12

Our previous tool had terrible large assembly performance and barely adequate analysis tools. Using...

Our previous tool had terrible large assembly performance and barely adequate analysis tools. Using files and folder data management lead to several data loss situations and having to restore data from backups. It was nearly impossible to enforce design standards and the overall experience was leading to extended design lead times. Using Creo and PDM link has lead to a nearly 100% (yes, double) productivity improvement in the engineering department.

Pros

A very powerful CAD tool with excellent large assembly and analysis tools. Use Creo when you need to get the job done, instead of fighting your underpowered CAD tool. Also use if you need to maintain company standards in both design and documentation.

Cons

With power comes complexity. Creo can be very difficult to set up well for a new company implementing it for the first time. It also has a much steeper learning curve than typical mid range packages such as Solidworks or Inventor, although still far easier than Catia or NX.

Alternatives Considered

CATIA

Switched From

SolidWorks Premium
Vitor
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Creo 3D review

Reviewed on 2023/04/11

Pros

Nice interface and very intuitive.Can be configured has we want.

Cons

When importing files, the visualization is not the best. To much pixelized.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Creo the best 3D designing software

Reviewed on 2022/11/26

Overall, I think Creo is one of the best if not the top in terms of 3d designing and assembly, more...

Overall, I think Creo is one of the best if not the top in terms of 3d designing and assembly, more complex and has more features compered to others like Solidworks.

Pros

The quality and resolution compered to other designing applications

Cons

It can only run on Windows, but not Mac yet

Response from PTC

Thank you for the review! We appreciate it.

Ajesh
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Top notch CAD software - PTC CREO

Reviewed on 2019/03/19

Iam a mechanical engineering student and a PTC certified CREO user I have learned this software and...

Iam a mechanical engineering student and a PTC certified CREO user I have learned this software and got a certificate from PTC CREO after passing their examination. So I normally use this software for my college works making CAD drawings for my projects, works, seminars etc. It's easy for me to use it as iam qualified. I would recommend this software to other professionals out there and to the beginners under one condition that they should learn it from a certified place and then they use it, which would really help them enjoy this software instead of getting confused or telling that this software is tough and it's crap.

Pros

The main advantages are:
1. It's easy to work with.
2. There a lot of options for our views to accomplish
3. A complete product can be build assembled and put to test in the software itself before making the prototype with the appropriate factors given as input.
4. It's been used by a lot of companies like KTM Duke was entirely built in this software so learning this software helps you out in different ways
5. Even some extent of analysis can be done also in the software itself
6. It's a powerful software well built with less bugs and hence I grand never come across crashing of this software no matter how much inputs use give.
7. For professionals it's a best choice.

Cons

The main disadvantages are:
1. It doesn't work on low end systems it becomes slow as it requires minimum 4gb graphics for the program to run smoothly without much load.
2. It's tough to learn you might need a proper guidance to learn it and once you learn it, then you would rule it.
3. It's a bit costly but if you running a company then it's good but not good to buy for personnel use
4. Surely not meant for beginners it's a software that's a high performance one and so it's tough
5. Sometimes the options would get you confused as you work on because there's that much options present.
6. Try to keep in touch atleast once in a month with the software or you might end in forgetting hope to use this software or make sure that you got a book written how to use this software on your own.

Harshil
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Designing means CREO

Reviewed on 2020/12/02

Good, fantastic, knowledgeable, learning with perfect understanding

Good, fantastic, knowledgeable, learning with perfect understanding

Pros

I use CREO in order to design a parts at my university project. The features which are available in CREO are pretty good and simple to use. The coordinates can be easily defined in respective axis in creo. The extrude command is like a top of all when we need to work over 3D from a 2D plan. There are major features which are somehow similar to the other designing software. But the only thing which makes Creo a universal software is the file saving and its variety of format availability. As there are number of formats were available thus the creo file can be easily open in x number of Software for e.g in any simulation software like Ansys, Simulink or in other design softwares like solid works, Autocad etc. Naming and boundaries orientations were some classic features of CREO.

Cons

I can justify some cons with respect to other design softwares. I have use many of the softwares but there is an lack of functionality, I found in creo on comparison with others for e.g one is simulation or animation functionality which is not that much as compare to competitors. A meshing view is highly demanded in the new versions of creo.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Lacks ease of use

Reviewed on 2018/11/27

Pros

The software is very powerful if you can figure out how to use it correctly.

Cons

The software is very hard to use. There is nothing intuitive about how to model using Creo. The functions are hard to find and to use. Half the time, you don't know what input the software is looking for. I personally do not care for the layers.

Shane
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

CAD for people who like doing things the hard way.

Reviewed on 2019/07/01

If you are looking for a stable software with built in version control this is the package for you....

If you are looking for a stable software with built in version control this is the package for you. If you are easily frustrated by non-intuitive software you are probably better off with Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks.

Pros

By far the most stable CAD application I have ever used. Over the past decade I can count the number of times it has crashed on one hand. Takes a while to understand how to make in context part references, but once you get the hang of it, it is easy to make very complex and stable CAD models. The file versioning takes some getting used to, but is basically built in safety net. Every time a file is saved it creates a new version of that file. You can roll back to previous file versions very easily.

Cons

The drawing environment needs some work. The bills of materials are not as versatile as other software I have used, Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks have a leg up in this area. In all my time using it I have never stumbled across features that let me make exploded views of an assembly.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Airlines/Aviation
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

Not as powerful as NX, but not as easily usable as Solidworks

Reviewed on 2021/01/18

Pros

There's a built-in version control called Windchill. There are some online resources you can use, but they aren't very easily searchable. You can get the hang of it eventually. Also, you can do your GD&T in the model itself, which goes into the drawings.

Cons

The Windchill software is very clunky and difficult to use. The online resources aren't easily searchable, and it can be difficult to learn. I preferred NX.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 4.0 /10

One of the worst design programs ever!

Reviewed on 2020/02/04

I have used Creo in business because a project had designed on this. Very bad program. So not...

I have used Creo in business because a project had designed on this. Very bad program. So not satisfied.

Pros

I cannot find a likeable feature for this program. Maybe the drawing section can be considered as good but that's all.

Cons

It is very hard to use, not user friendly, not enables to work parametric, even the easiest commands are hard to implement.

Guillaume
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

Some good points

Reviewed on 2021/08/16

Add-ons like Fabication, Motion and PLM are great even if 2D sketches are terrible

Add-ons like Fabication, Motion and PLM are great even if 2D sketches are terrible

Pros

SImulation and Motion plugin are very well done, easy to use and powerful

Cons

Creo is very frustrating when designing, especially for 2D sketch

James
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  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Fantastic CAD Program For All Users

Reviewed on 2021/09/07

Pros

Assemblies are much more stable than other programs.

Cons

The shortcuts and some functionality is not as intuitive as other programs such as SolidWorks

Sam
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  • Industry: Oil & Energy
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Very powerful but other packages may offer better value

Reviewed on 2019/08/02

Overall a very powerful tool with many options (prepare to open your checkbook). There are other...

Overall a very powerful tool with many options (prepare to open your checkbook). There are other packages that might suit basic needs of most companies (i.e. Solidworks or Autodesk)

Pros

The modeling and assembly power is very good. The surfacing is ok. Pro-e/Creo handles large assemblies very well.

Cons

The drafting package. Ugh. Its terrible.