Pro Engineer

Pro/Engineer or Pro E is the software product of PTC (Parametric Technology corporation) its initial versions were Pro/E 1, 2... up to 19. Later Pro/E launched sequentially versions as Pro/Engineer 2000; 2000i, 2000i2;2001, Wildfire 1.0; Wildfire 2.0, Wildfire 3.0; Wildfire 4.0; and Wildfire 5.0. In 2011, PTC rebranded Pro/Engineer as Creo Parametric. The current version of the software is 5.0.Category http://www.ptc.com/appserver/wcms/standards/textsub.jsp?&im_dbkey=161796&icg_dbkey=21 This book will explore the various philosophies and methodologies employed by professionals who use the Computer Aided Design (CAD) package Pro/Engineer. Additional topics include how to acquire the software and optimal support. Notes to Contributors: Please write Pro/Engineer and Pro/Intralink fully not pro/e, pro/engineer or any other variation. Conventions: RMB - Right Mouse Button LMB - Left Mouse Button MMB - Middle Mouse Button BMB - Both Mouse Buttons ICON - Link to image All items assumed to be from top menu unless left menu is mentioned Section One: How to... Understand the Pro/Engineer operating environment Spin, pan, and zoom the model view Select and query select for features Use memory, save parts, and copy parts Use Sketcher 50% Aug 10, 2006 Create Features 25% Jan 11, 2005 Modify and edit features Resolve regeneration failures Measure and analyze Create assemblies Create drawings Control model color and appearance Use Find 100% Jan 11, 2005 Section Two: Data Management Pro/Intralink Windchill Non-PTC Metaphase, Teamcentre Matrix One SAP Section Three: Hardware and OS Configuring plotters Graphics Cards Issues Windows / Unix Section Four: Customization Start parts, start assemblies, and drawing templates User Interface, including config.win Mapkeys Configuration file, including config.pro and config.sup Drawing setup files, including .dtl settings. Web/Link J/Link Section Five: Philosophy Design Intent Top Down Design Methodology Shown vs Created Dimensions Section Six: Dealing with PTC Getting the best deal Getting the best from support 100% Jan 11, 2005 Getting the best from consultancy Section Seven: Reference Definitions 75% Jan 11, 2005 Detail FAQ 100% Jan 11, 2005 Surface FAQ 100% Jan 11, 2005 Surface Tips 75% Jan 11, 2005 Family Table Tips 100% Jan 11, 2005 Pro/Intralink Tips 100% Jan 11, 2005 P Business software computer aided design 25% __NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__