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Additional Washer and Nut for IFX

7. May 2026 | Tips & Tricks

Additional Washer and Nut for IFX

Description

We would like to inform you about a new feature in Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX).

  • Adding a second nut
  • Adding third washer on screw and nut side

This feature support applications that require a combination of using three washers and two nuts. It is disabled by default and must be enabled in the Creo Intelligent Fastener Options dialog.

Benefits

  • You can now add a third washer on each side. This is advantageous, for example, when making electrical connections.
  • You can now add a second nut. This is beneficial for locking methods.

The Intelligent Fastener Options Dialog Box

  • Click: Ribbon > Tools > Intelligent Fastener > Options
  • Use these configuration options to show the new fasteners in the Screw Fastener Definition dialog box.

The Screw Fastener Definition Dialog Box

  • Click: Ribbon > Tools > Intelligent Fastener > Screw
  • Depending on the new options you will see additional option menus for 3rd washers and 2nd nut.

Availability

  • Creo Parametric 13.0 – IFX 13.4.0.0
  • Creo Parametric 12.4 – IFX 12.4.4.0
  • Creo Parametric 11.0 – IFX 11.0.9.0
  • Creo Parametric 10.0 – IFX 10.0.11.0

 

Here is the whole changelog.