Today is going to be a quick post and less of a tutorial and more of an update on something I love to do which is learn about 2D and 3D design software.
I have a pretty extensive background in 2D and 3D modeling. I have used several programs including: AutoCAD, AutoCAD lite, Inventor, Fusion 360, Solidworks, Solid Edge, and Google Sketchup. However, up until about 4 months ago I had ZERO experience with Creo. I had a guy working with me that had a similar design background and he spent a large amount of his time designing and was really great at it. We each naturally gravitated towards key areas of interest because the company I work at affords us a lot of flexibility in how we work and what projects and responsibilities we have. So my coworker gravitated towards the design and heavy modeling and I focused more on process and Continuous Improvement. Then the news came. Another company made a dream job offer that my coworker could not turn down. So all of that specialized knowledge and experience he had developed designing and working with Creo was lost. Now I am not one to shy away from a challenge but let me tell you this was definitely a scary moment for me. I knew I was going to need to come up to speed quickly because we had a lot of project launches coming.
Insert panicked breathing here
Fortunately for me this story has a happy ending. I did it. I buckled down, I looked things up online. I watched YouTube videos. I asked others at the company from other departments how they utilized Creo. I spent time over the weekends getting up to speed and designing various jigs and fixtures. I was able to buckle down and learn what I had to just in time. While I still have a lot to learn about the program, I can confidently say I can add another CAD software to my portfolio.
One of the awesome resources I stumbled across during this crazy time was a YouTube channel called Vertanux1. I will post the first video that I watched on his channel below but let me tell you that this guy was a lifesaver for me. I completed most of his Creo 6 tutorials and I really helped me get up to speed quickly. Over the course of a couple weekends I was able to become proficient at using this software and I am grateful there are people out there like him willing to put their time into teaching others.
So, if you are ever in a pinch and need to learn Creo really quick, check this guy out. Thanks Vertanux1!
-John
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