Hi, I’m Vladimir Palffy
Creo Parametric • Windchill • Rendering • CAD Automation
I create practical tutorials, tips, and tools that help engineers work smarter with Creo Parametric, Windchill, and other PTC technologies.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking for advanced modeling, customization, automation, rendering, or PLM solutions, you’ll find step-by-step tutorials, practical examples, and real-world engineering knowledge.
My goal is simple: to make complex engineering topics easier to understand and help you become more productive every day.
► Contact: vpalffy@4kside.com
About 4K Side
4K Side is an educational platform dedicated to engineers, designers, CAD administrators, students, and everyone working with Creo and PTC software.
Everything published here is based on practical experience gained from real engineering projects, customer support, software implementation, training, and everyday work with CAD and PLM systems.
The focus is always on practical solutions that you can apply immediately in your own projects.
What You’ll Find Here
Creo Parametric Tutorials
Step-by-step tutorials covering sketching, part modeling, assemblies, drawings, sheet metal, surfacing, family tables, parameters, relations, and best practices.
Windchill
Guides for CAD data management, lifecycle management, engineering change processes, workspace management, and administration.
Rendering & Visualization
Create realistic product images and animations using Creo Render Studio, KeyShot, and other visualization tools.
Creo Customization & Automation
Learn how to extend Creo using J-Link, Toolkit, APIs, automation scripts, and custom utilities that eliminate repetitive tasks.
Productivity Tips
Discover configuration tips, workflow improvements, hidden features, and practical techniques that help engineers work faster.
Professional Background
I have worked with PTC technologies for more than 8 years, helping companies improve engineering processes, PLM/CAD data management, and product development.
My professional experience includes:
- Creo Parametric
- Windchill
- CAD & PLM Administration
- Engineering Automation
- Software Customization
- Rendering & Visualization
- User Training
- Technical Consulting
- Project Management
- Process Optimization
Today, I share this experience through YouTube videos, technical articles, downloadable resources, and practical tutorials available on 4K Side.
Why Engineers Follow 4K Side
The goal of every tutorial is simple: solve real engineering problems with practical solutions.
Highlights include:
- 500+ tutorial videos
- 50+ technical articles
- 23,000+ YouTube subscribers
- 5,7 million video views
- Regularly updated educational content
- Practical examples based on real engineering experience
Whether you’re learning Creo for the first time or you’re an experienced engineer looking for advanced techniques, you’ll find content designed to save time and improve your workflow.
Community & Recognition
I’m proud to contribute to the international Creo and PTC community through educational content, technical support, and knowledge sharing.
Highlights include:
- Hero of the Month – PTC Community
- GrabCAD Animation Challenge Winner
- Contributor to the global Creo community
- Technical trainer and engineering educator
- Support for engineers through YouTube and online resources
Continuous Learning
Technology never stops evolving—and neither do I.
Over the years, I have completed numerous official PTC training programs covering Creo Parametric, Windchill, Creo View, Arbortext IsoDraw, Mathcad, Creo Elements/Direct, advanced modeling, assemblies, sheet metal, surfacing and many other engineering technologies.
Continuous learning helps me keep the content on 4K Side accurate, practical, and up to date.
Let’s Connect
Have a question about Creo, Windchill, rendering, customization, or another PTC technology?
I’d love to hear from you.
- Leave a comment under any YouTube video.
- Connect with me on LinkedIn.
- Send an email to vpalffy@4kside.com.
I do my best to answer as many questions as possible and help fellow engineers whenever I can.
Support 4K Side
If my tutorials, articles, or tools have helped you, consider supporting future content through Ko-fi.
Your support allows me to continue creating free educational resources for the global Creo and PTC community.
Thank you for visiting 4K Side, and I hope you’ll find something here that helps make your engineering work easier and more enjoyable.