Article - CS36193

How to save applied texture or Decal image with model in file in Creo Parametric?

Modified: 05-May-2025   


Applies To

  • Pro/ENGINEER and Creo Elements/Pro Wildfire to Wildfire 5.0
  • Creo Parametric 1.0 to 11.0

Description

  • How to save applied texture or Decal image with part in file?
  • Image applied on model disappears after reopening the drawing
  • Model is not retaining image applied on part when retrieved
  • Error message: 
    • Could not locate image: <IMAGE file name>  
  • Blank or black square where an image should be when retrieving a model or drawing
  • After adding a texture file to the color appearance, how to set it and save it together with the model file, regardless of whether there is no texture file
  • Dark patches appear in some drawings, showing dark images when opened
  • Texture appearance on models disappears after closing and reopening PTC Creo
  • Models appear as if texture settings were not saved after checking in
  • Issue occurs despite setting texture appearance in the model
  • Problem manifests when reopening the software after a session
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