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Nitro-PROGRAM, Renaming Pattern Members - Video 1 (Numeric)

Overview​

This video covers renaming pattern members in Pro/PROGRAM using Nitro-PROGRAM with a numeric naming convention. Pattern features in Creo generate multiple instances, and each member is referenced in the Pro/PROGRAM by its instance name. The video demonstrates how to rename pattern members using numeric suffixes, making it easier to identify and control individual pattern instances within IF-ENDIF blocks and EXECUTE statements. It shows how Nitro-PROGRAM handles the unique naming requirements of pattern members and ensures all program references are updated consistently when applying numeric naming schemes.

Key Steps​

  1. Open a Creo model containing pattern features and launch Nitro-PROGRAM
  2. Identify pattern members in the Pro/PROGRAM that need renaming
  3. Apply a numeric naming convention to the pattern member references
  4. Verify that all EXECUTE and IF-ENDIF references to pattern members are updated
  5. Write the program and regenerate to confirm pattern members are correctly referenced

Tips​

  • Numeric naming is useful when pattern members represent sequential or indexed items
  • Ensure the numeric names match the actual pattern member identifiers in the model
  • Pattern member renaming must be consistent across all program sections