Check if SimLab is configured with Creo software by performing one of the following tests.
Note: All the test outlined below are also documented in the attached PPT.
Test 1
- Open the command prompt.

- Drag-and-drop the vp_init.bat file into the command prompt and press Enter button.

- Open the vp_init.bat file and look at the batch file name shown in the below image.

- Copy the batch file name in vp_init.bat and paste it into the command prompt and press the Enter button.

- This will open Creo software. If Creo software opens successfully, then your Creo models should open properly in SimLab.
Note: While opening Creo, if you receive an error message in a pop-up window, please take a screenshot of the error message.
Test 2
- Open the vp_init.bat file.
- Check that the value of “VP_PROE_CMD_DIR” points to your Creo installation.
- Ex: C:\Program Files\PTC\Creo 6.0.1.0\Parametric\bin\
- Check that the batch file defined in “VP_PROE_CMD” is available in your Creo installation.

Test 3
- Launch SimLab.
- From the File menu, select Help > System Info.
- In the pop-up window, click on the Open button. The SimLabSysInfo.txt file opens.

- In the SimLabSysInfo.txt file, check the following:
