Creo Training & Windchill Training: Tailored training for your Creo development

Those who use PTC Creo Parametric strategically no longer regard the CAD software merely as a design tool, but as programmable development platform. A well-founded Creo Training is the tool that enables design and development teams to realise the full automation potential of PTC Creo – from individual parameter logic right through to enterprise-wide design automation.

 

PTC Creo Training: From a design tool to a programmable platform

Standard functions end where competitive advantages begin. Every design task that is repeated manually represents untapped potential for automation – and this is precisely where it is decided whether CAD remains a cost factor or becomes a driver of efficiency. The real value is not created in the model tree, but in the API.

A targeted Creo Training enables your engineers and developers to precisely adapt PTC Creo Parametric to real-world processes via its programming interfaces: automate recurring modelling steps, create and modify parts and assemblies programmatically, generate drawings and develop custom applications with a bespoke user interface. The result is consistent, reproducible and less error-prone development processes.

Those who do not limit the adaptation to Creo, but also incorporate product lifecycle management, create a consistent database. A PLM Training Windchill bridges the gap between design and company-wide process management – and transforms isolated tools into an integrated system.

As a technology partner for industrial digitalisation with over 30 years’ experience, Software Factory GmbH brings together precisely this expertise in practical training courses covering all relevant Creo APIs as well as Windchill customisation.

 

Why choose Creo training at Software Factory?

Off-the-shelf solutions reach their limits when design and development processes need to be truly efficient and distinctive. This is precisely where our Creo training comes in: you will learn how to use the Creo APIs to develop your own applications, automate repetitive tasks and tailor Creo precisely to your requirements.

What sets our Creo training courses apart:

• Expertise rooted in manufacturing: As a long-standing PTC partner, we are familiar with Creo and Windchill from countless client projects.
• Practical: You’ll be working directly on CAD models, assemblies, parameters and drawings – not just on theory.
• Flexible: Each training course takes place online over a two-week period or in person over a one-week period.
• Personalised: The content, duration and dates can be tailored to your team’s needs on request.

 

Creo API Training: Programming Interfaces for PTC Creo Parametric

Creo offers several application programming interfaces (APIs) for customisation, extension and automation. Which one is right for you depends on your programming language, the range of functions required and your budget. In our Creo training courses, you will first gain an overview of the Creo APIs and learn about the differences between them, before delving deeper into your chosen interface.

All API training courses cover the same core content – tailored to the relevant interface:

• Installation and configuration of the API
• Fundamentals of Programming Languages (optional)
• Creating your own application
• Working with CAD models
• Analysing components (design elements and geometry)
• Working with assemblies, parameters and dimensions
• Creating and modifying components and assemblies
• Creating drawings

 

J-Link (OTK Java Free) Training for PTC Creo Parametric

J-Link is a free and powerful Java-based programming interface for customising, extending and automating Creo – the ideal introduction to Creo programming with Java.

• Prerequisite: Proficiency in Creo and a basic understanding of object-oriented programming, ideally Java
• Costs: by arrangement

 

OTK (Object Toolkit, Java) training for PTC Creo Parametric

OTK (Object Toolkit) is a powerful, Java-based programming interface available for a fee – the enhanced version of J-Link. It is the right choice if you require functionality beyond that offered by J-Link.

• Prerequisite: Proficiency in Creo and a basic understanding of object-oriented programming, ideally Java
• Duration: 5 days

 

Web.Link (JavaScript) Training for PTC Creo Parametric

Web.Link is a free, JavaScript-based programming interface. It utilises the browser integrated into Creo, thereby enabling the simple, fast and integrated development of user interfaces.

• Prerequisite: Knowledge of Creo and of programming in an object-oriented language
• Duration: 5 days

 

Creo Toolkit & Creo Object Toolkit OTK (C/C++) Training

Creo Toolkit (C) and Object Toolkit OTK (C++) are the most comprehensive and powerful programming interfaces for Creo – they come at a cost but offer maximum functionality. The Creo Toolkits also allow you to extend the verification criteria of ModelCHECK.

• Prerequisite: Proficiency in Creo and a basic knowledge of object-oriented programming languages, ideally C++
• Duration: 5 days

 

Windchill Customisation Training: PLM training for customisation

It’s not just Creo – your PLM system can also be customised to meet your specific needs. In our PLM Training, the Windchill Customisation Training course, will teach you how to customise Windchill using the Windchill Java API. The course is ideal for gaining an overview of what is possible – and what isn’t.

Key topics:

• UI Customisation
• Services & Infrastructure
• Dynamic Client Architecture (DCA)
• Workflow

 

Flexible: online or in person

All Creo training courses are available either as a two-week virtual programme or as a one-week face-to-face programme. This allows you to integrate the training seamlessly into your daily work routine. Do you need more flexibility and a personalised approach when planning? If so, we’d be happy to discuss the content and dates with you personally.

 

Enquire about your Creo training now

Would you like to provide your team with targeted training in Creo development or Windchill customisation? You can find an up-to-date overview of all training courses and dates on our events page. Please contact us directly regarding the relevant session – we look forward to hearing from you!