Article - CS30943

How to use a template part or assembly while importing different file formats like IGES/STEP in Creo Parametric

Modified: 01-Dec-2025   


Applies To

  • Creo Parametric 1.0 to 12.4
  • Creo+

Description

  • How to use a customized template when importing a STEP or IGES file
  • The unit system is incorrect when opening a STEP or IGES file
  • How to set the use templates option by default in import new model window while importing models
  • STEP file imports with no datum features (no datum planes or datum axes) to use when assembling this part
  • Error "template file not found" while opening a STEP or IGES file
  • How to use mmks unit template when importing STEP or IGES file
  • Surface geometry in a part is not displayed when importing a STEP file, it is automatically hidden
  • Unable to import native Creo Elements/Direct Modeling files using a custom value for PRO_MP_MASS parameter.
  • Message Part template file not found.Continuing without template file displayed while importing STEP or IGES files.
Template Not found
 
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