Creating Creo Pattern Tables using Excel

By Tyler Griffin

For my first post, I will explain how to edit pattern tables using Microsoft Excel. As I am primarily a Creo instructor, my posts will tend to focus on providing tips & tricks for PTC software users.

When creating pattern tables in Creo, it defaults to an internal spreadsheet using what is called protable. If you would prefer to use Excel for these tables instead, you are able to do so. Here's how...

1.  Go to File --> Options

2.  Next, select the Configuration Editor tab

3.  Select Add and type in part_table_editor and set the value to excel.

 

And as simple as that, you will now be able to create or edit pattern tables using excel instead of protab.