Define the Context Structure

The context structure is the main mechanism to distinguish different settings like rules and colors.

You may assign any object to any tree position and inherit the object throughout the tree branch.

The tree is unlimited in its depth.

Create or edit a context

Select Add Sibling to create a new context node at the same level or select Add child to create a new context node below the current selection or select Edit to modify any existing context node
- The Edit Context dialog opens
Select the Text entry button to enter the Label that is displayed in the user dialog.
Select the Text entry button to enter a Description that is displayed to the user.
Check the Inherit contents check box to inherit the content through the tree.
Enter a Parameter Value for the classification parameter. See the The Classification Parameter for details.

Enter the name of a corresponding Combined State of the model to establish the relation to the context. (Applicable only to the last node in the branch)

Tip

Use asterisk * to use the Creo default combined state. As the displayed name of the default combined state depends on the Creo language (Default all, Standard alle, ....), setting this explicitly would take effect only in one language.

The Symbol Stack definition is described in the respective page
Select OK to close the dialog

Delete a context

Mark any node within your tree structure and select Delete
- A confirmation dialog appears.
- Chose OK and the selected node including all children nodes will be removed from the structure

Reorder context nodes

Mark any node within your tree structure and use or to reorder nodes or branches of your structure