A navigation panel with tabs for the Model Tree, Folder Browser and Favorites functions sits to the left of the graphics window, while a status bar and selection filter appear along the bottom. You can download a 30-day free trial of Creo 6.0 and start learning to use the software immediately, aided by an online tutorial with sample files.Ĭreo 6.0 sports a standard Windows interface that includes a customizable Quick Access Toolbar and a context-sensitive ribbon across the top of the screen. That said, getting started with Creo is quite easy. Not to mention, more advanced levels cost considerably more. A basic Creo license starts at $2,300 for a one-year locked subscription or $2,800 for a floating license, although adding multiple extensions can dramatically increase the cost. PTC’s Pro/ENGINEER had a reputation for being expensive and difficult to use.

The latest version of the company’s flagship design and engineering CAD software offers new capabilities in augmented reality (AR), real-time simulation and design for additive manufacturing, along with numerous productivity enhancements.

Pointing device: Microsoft-approved three-button mouse.Graphics card: For 3D hardware acceleration, an OpenGL graphics card must be used that has been tested in a PTC-certified configuration.Monitor: 1280x1024 (or higher) resolution with 24-bit or greater color.Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit.

Prices shown are based on the author’s independent research and may vary. *Editor’s note: PTC declined to comment on pricing.

Creo software cost