Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Hands-On Workshope
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PRINTING HISTORY Document No.
Date
Description
109-HOW-WB-0703
July 2003
Hands-On Workshop Basic Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
Printed in the U.S.A.
Table of Contents OVERVIEW PRESENTATION Presentation ............................................................................................................ 2 LAB EXERCISES Exercise 1: Orientation and Selection ..................................................................... 5 Exercise 2: Creating Part Models............................................................................ 8 Exercise 3: Creating Assemblies........................................................................... 18 APPENDIX A PRO/ENGINEER WILDFIRE CONFIG OPTIONS A-1 Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Config Options ..............................................................A-2 APPENDIX B USING PTC HELP B-1 Overview of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Help...........................................................B-2 Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Curriculum Map.............................................................B-7 APPENDIX C PRO/ENGINEER WILDFIRE TRYOUT EDITION SOFTWARE C-1 Overview ..............................................................................................................C-1 Installation Instructions.........................................................................................C-2 HANDS-ON WORKSHOP SURVEY
Basic Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire allows you to model parts and assemblies efficiently with a new Windows style interface.
Objectives After completing this workshop, you will be able to: •
Orient Models and select Features
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Create Holes, Rounds, Chamfers, and Shells
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Create Extruded and Revolved features
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Edit Features
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Create simple Assemblies
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Create and run a basic Mechanism
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Presentation Workshop Overview
Notepad
Demonstrations • • •
Interface Creating Part Models Creating Assemblies
Hands-On Time • •
Workshop Lab Assistants
Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Philosophy • • • • • •
Focus on the Model Consolidate to Simplify Simple First, Advance Progressively Provide Workflow Flexibility Familiarity through Consistency Collaboration
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Interface Navigator • •
Model Tree Folder Browser
Browser • •
Landing Page Web Browser
Main Interface • • • •
Graphics Area Toolbars, Menus Dashboard Selection Filters
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Opening and Orienting Models Folder Navigator • •
Browse, Set Working Directory Preview Window
Orienting Models • • • • • • •
Spin- MMB Pan- SHIFT+ MMB Zoom- CTRL+ MMB (vertical) Zoom- Wheel Turn- CTRL+ MMB (horizontal) Spin Center View Mode
Selection and Edit Selection • • • • •
Graphics Window Model Tree CTRL and SHIFT Query List Smart Filter
Edit •
Dimensions
Edit Definition • • •
Dashboard Drag handles Preview, Undo
Creating Part Models Workflows • •
Lead Follow
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Direct Features • • • •
Holes Rounds Chamfers Shells
Sketch-Based Features • • •
Sketcher Extrude Revolve
Datum Features • • •
Planes Axes Grouped Datums
Patterns • •
Dimension Pattern Fill Pattern
Creating Assemblies Assembling Components •
Component Orientation Spin- CTRL+ALT+MMB Pan- CTRL+ALT+RMB
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Automatic Constraints Mate/Align Angle Constraints Component Interfaces Mechanism Connections Run the Mechanism
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Basic Introduction - Lab Exercises To access and download the model data needed for the following exercises, please visit: www.ptc.com/go/handson/model
Introduction In this demonstration, we preview models and documents using the embedded Web browser in the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire interface. Using the Pro/E Wildfire navigator, we can preview all the assembly components of any model before opening it. These simple features save a lot of time in the design process.
Exercise 1: Preview, Opening, Orientation, and Selection Objectives After successfully completing this exercise, you will know how to: •
Preview and open design models
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Orient models and select features
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Locate design data using the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire navigator.
Scenario Cordless Power Tools, Inc. (CPT) designs and manufactures hand-held power tools, including cordless drills, circular saws, and hammer drills. CPT is currently developing a new cordless drill that uses a gasoline-powered two-cycle engine instead of a battery-powered electric motor. The gasoline-powered engine produces more power than a battery-operated motor. It is marketed to commercial and industrial customers requiring drills that have a high torque capacity for drilling through steel and concrete, and a higher MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) ratings. The gaspowered drill lasts four to five times longer than battery-powered drills, and can also be used in locations without a reliable power supply. The CPT engineering design team completed its first gas-powered drill prototype assembly. The pre-production design review identified several problems with the virtual assembly. The engineering department manager has assigned you to correct these problems. Before you can implement any design modifications, you must review the existing drill components. You navigate to the latest design model, and then open and review the assembly components.
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Step 1. Open an Assembly 1. Start Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. 2. Notice the browser has defaulted to the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire ‘landing’ page. This web page contains useful links to demos, tutorials, and reference materials. 3. Using the folder navigator, browse to the following location: c:\users\student\Introduction. 4. Select the Introduction folder to view its contents, right-click on the folder and select Make Working Directory. 5. Select the AC-40.ASM to view its preview. Click the Open File in Pro/E icon next to the preview window. Use the toolbar to turn off the display of all datum features, if necessary.
Figure 1: AC-40.ASM
6. Examine the model tree to familiarize yourself with the assembly.
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Step 2. Experiment with mouse orientation. 7. Select ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT from the graphics window, right-click and select Open.
Figure 2: Engine_Block.prt
8. Spin the model using Middle-Drag. Pan using SHIFT + Middle-Drag. Press CTRL-D to orient to the default view. 9. Zoom by using CTRL+Middle-Drag (vertically). Zoom by using the mouse wheel. Press CTRL-D to orient to the default view.
Note: Refer to your quick reference card for orientation commands.
Step 3. Experiment with selection. 10. Select any hole from the ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT. 11. Press CTRL and select 2 other features of your choice. Press CTRL and de-select the original hole. 12. Select on the background to de-select all features.
Note: Repainting the screen does NOT de-select items. 13. Click File > Close Window return to the AC-40.ASM. 14. Expand the 1_ENGINE.ASM in the model tree and select the CRANKSHAFT.PRT. Select on the background to de-select it.
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15. In the graphics window, cursor over the CRANKSHAFT.PRT. Right-click to query to the CRANKSHAFT.PRT, and select it.
Figure 3: Crankshaft Selected
16. Deselect the model by selecting on the background. 17. Click File > Close Window.
This completes the exercise.
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Exercise 2: Creating Part Models Objectives After successfully completing this exercise, you will know how to: •
Create Holes, Rounds, Chamfers, and Shells
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Create Extruded and Revolved features
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Edit Features
Step 1. Create PISTON.PRT. Create the main body of the model. 1. Click File > New > Part. Enter PISTON_2 and click OK. 2. Display datum planes and axes using the toolbar. 3. Start the Extrude tool, and create a section using the dashboard icon. Select TOP as the sketching plane, and click Sketch. Close the references dialog and sketch as shown in the figure.
Figure 4: Creating a Sketch
4. Complete the sketch and press CTRL-D to orient to the default view. Flip the depth direction, and enter the depth of 18.5 as shown in the figure. Complete the feature.
Figure 5: Creating a Protrusion
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Step 2. Create a cut to hollow out the PISTON.PRT for the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT. 1. Start the Extrude tool and create a section using the dashboard icon. Select the bottom surface of the model as a sketching plane, and orient the RIGHT plane to face Right. Click Sketch, and sketch as shown.
Figure 6: Creating a Sketch
2. Complete the sketch and press CTRL-D to orient to the default view. Flip the depth direction, and toggle the feature to Remove Material. Drag the Depth handle and then enter the depth of 16.5 as shown in the figure. Complete the feature.
Figure 7: Creating a Cut
Step 3. Create a Hole to attach the PISTON_PIN.PRT. 1. Start the Datum Plane tool. Select datum TOP. Drag the Offset handle and specify an offset of –8 as shown in the figure. Complete the feature.
Figure 8: Creating a Datum Plane
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2. Display Datum Axes if necessary. 3. With the previous plane still selected, press CTRL and select datum RIGHT. Start the Datum Axis tool to create the axis as shown in the figure.
Figure 9: Creating a Datum Axis
4. With the previous axis still selected, start the Hole tool. Right-click and select Secondary References Collector. Select datum FRONT. 5. Right-click on the Depth handle to specify a depth of Through All. Select the Shape tab and specify a depth of Through All for Side2. Enter a diameter of 5, and complete the feature as shown in the figure. 6. Save the model and close the window.
Figure 10: Creating a Hole
Step 4. Edit a protrusion on the end of the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT to support the CRANKSHAFT.PRT 1. Open the CONNECTING_ROD_2.PRT
Figure 11: Connecting Rod
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2. Select the CRANK_END protrusion from the model tree, right-click and select Edit Definition. Specify a symmetric depth of 6 as shown in the figure, and complete the feature.
Figure 12: Creating a Protrusion
Step 5. Create a round to add strength. 1. Start the Round tool. Select the main front surface of the model, press CTRL and select the edge shown in the figure. Enter a radius of 3 and complete the feature.
Figure 13: First Round Set
Step 6. Create a lubrication hole on the CRANKSHAFT.PRT end of the model. 1. Start the Hole tool. Select a location on the cylindrical surface as shown in the figure. 2. Right-click and select Secondary References Collector. Select the TOP datum plane, press CTRL and select the front surface of the end protrusion. Enter an angle of 45, an offset of –3, and a diameter of 2. Specify a depth of To Next, and complete the feature as shown in the figure.
Figure 14: Creating a Hole
3. Save the model and close the window.
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Step 7. Edit features on the CRANKSHAFT.PRT. 1. Open the CRANKSHAFT_2.PRT. 2. Select the OVAL group in the model tree. Expand the group to examine its contents. 3. Select DTM1, right-click and select Edit. Edit the angle to 45 degrees and click the Regenerate icon on the toolbar.
Figure 15: Feature Edited
4. Select the protrusion within the group, rightclick and select Edit Definition. Toggle the feature to Remove Material, and set the depth to Through All. Complete the feature as shown in the figure. Figure 16: Creating a Cut
Step 8. Create a cut to reduce the diameter of the end of the shaft. 1. Start the Revolve tool. Create a section using the dashboard icon. Select datum RIGHT as a sketching plane, and orient the TOP plane to face Top. Click Sketch, and select the upper and left surfaces as references. Sketch a horizontal centerline on the center axis and then sketch as shown in the figure.
Figure 17: Creating a Sketch
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2. Complete the sketch and press CTRL-D to orient to the default view. Toggle the feature to Remove Material, and revolve 360 degrees as shown in the figure.
Figure 18: Revolved Cut
Step 9. Create a chamfer to bevel the edges of the cut and the end of the CRANKSHAFT.PRT. 1. Start the Chamfer tool. Select the first edge shown, and enter the chamfer value of 0.5. Press CTRL and select the second edge. Complete the feature.
Figure 19: Creating a Chamfer
Step 10. Create Rounds on the crankshaft lobe. 1. Start the Round tool. Select the first upper edge, press CTRL and select the second upper edge as shown in the figure. Enter a radius of 2. 2. Select the first lower edge, press CTRL and select the second lower edge. Enter a radius of 4 as shown in the figure. Complete the feature.
Figure 20: Round Sets 1 and 2
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3. Start the Round tool again. Select the first edge, press CTRL and select the second edge. Enter a radius of 1. Complete the feature. 4. Save the model and close the window.
Figure 21: Creating a Round
Step 11. 1. Open the IMPELLER_HOUSING_2.PRT. 2. Start the Shell tool. Select the surface for the rectangular opening, then press CTRL and select the surface for the circular opening, as shown in the figure. 3. Specify a shell thickness of 2, and complete the feature. 4. Save the model and close the window.
Figure 22: Creating a shell
Step 12. Complete the FRAME.PRT 1. Open the FRAME_2.PRT. 2. Start the Hole tool. Select a location in the upper right corner, as shown in the figure. 3. Zoom in to the hole preview. Figure 23: Frame part
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4. Right-click and select Secondary References Collector. Select the rear surface, press CTRL, and select the right surface to create the dimensioning scheme, as shown in the figure. 5. Drag the depth handle to approximately 5, then rightclick and select To Next. Enter a diameter of 3, and complete the feature. Figure 24: Creating a Hole
6. Orient to the default view. 7. Select the part node from the model tree. Start the Mirror tool, and select the RIGHT plane. Complete the feature as shown in the figure.
Figure 25: Frame Completed
8. Save the model and close the window. Step 13. Create a feature suitable for a rotational pattern in the IMPELLER.PRT. 1. Open the IMPELLER_2.PRT 2. Start the Extrude tool. With the dashboard open, start the Datum Plane tool and select the FRONT plane. Drag the offset handle and enter the offset of 40, as shown in the figure. Select the Properties tab, and name the plane WIDTH. Complete the feature.
Figure 26: Creating a Datum Plane
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3. With the dashboard still open, start the datum plane tool again. Select the center axis, press CTRL and select datum TOP. Enter the angle of 30 and complete the feature as shown.
Figure 27: Creating a Datum Plane (viewed from front)
4. Resume the dashboard. Create a section using the dashboard icon, and select the front surface of the protrusion as a sketching plane. Select the previous angled datum plane (DTM1) as the reference, and orient it to face Top. Click Sketch.
Figure 28: Creating a Sketch
5. Reference the horizontal datum plane and the outer cylindrical surface. Sketch a line and a center-ends arc. 6. Complete the sketch and press CTRL-D to orient to the default view. Specify the Thicken Sketch option, and enter a thickness 1.5. Flip the thickness direction twice to the inside of the ‘L’ shape. Set a depth of To Selected and select the WIDTH plane. Complete the feature as shown in the figure.
7.
Notice an Auto-Group has been created in the model tree. Examine its contents.
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Figure 29: Creating a Protrusion
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Step 14. Duplicate the feature using a pattern. 1. Select the previous group, and start the Pattern tool. 2. Select the 30 degree dimension and enter 60 as the increment. Enter a quantity of 6 in the dashboard. Complete the pattern, as shown in the figure. 3. Save the model and close the window.
Figure 30: Creating a Pattern
This completes the exercise.
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Exercise 3: Creating Assemblies Objectives After successfully completing this exercise, you will know how to: •
Create simple assemblies
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Create and run a basic Mechanism
Step 1. Create the ENGINE.ASM. 1. Click File > New > Assembly. Enter ENGINE as the name and click OK. 2. Click Insert > Component > Assemble. Select ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT, and click Open. 3. Click the Default constraint icon and click OK. Turn off display of all datum features if necessary.
Figure 31: Assembling the ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT
4. Assemble CRANKSHAFT.PRT. Select the two surfaces as shown in the figure; this action creates a Mate constraint automatically.
Figure 32: Selecting Mating Surfaces
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5. Select the two surfaces shown in the following figure, this action creates an Insert constraint automatically.
Figure 33: Selecting Insert Surfaces
Note: The rotation position of the CRANKSHAFT.PRT is not important at this stage. 6. Click OK. Save the model and close the window. Step 2. Create the PROJECT.ASM. 1. Create a new assembly named PROJECT.ASM. 2. Assemble FRAME.PRT using a default constraint.
Figure 34: Assembling the FRAME.PRT
3. Assemble ENGINE.ASM. Press CTRL-ALT and right-drag to position the engine above the FRAME.
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4. Select cylindrical hole surfaces from the ENGINE_BLOCK and the FRAME to create an Insert constraint. Repeat to create another Insert constraint. Select mating surfaces to create a Mate constraint. Click OK when finished. Refer to the figure.
Figure 35: Assembling the Engine
5. Assemble BLOWER.ASM. Select appropriate surfaces to create two insert constraints and a mate constraint. Refer to the figure.
Figure 36: Assembling the BLOWER.ASM.
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Step 3. Assemble Bolts 1. Assemble BOLT_2.PRT. Drag the component to an approximate position. 2. Select insert and mating surfaces from each component respectively. Refer to the figure.
Figure 37: First Bolt Assembled
3. Assemble a second BOLT_2.prt. Select the TMP_INTFC001 interface and click OK. Select insert and mating surfaces from the engine block to assemble as shown in the figure. Figure 38: Second Bolt Assembled
4. Assemble a third BOLT_2.prt. Select the TMP_INTFC001 interface and click Autoplace. Select a location just inside the hole shown in the figure to place the bolt.
Figure 39: Third Bolt Assembled
5. Click Apply and then select the next location, shown in the figure. Click OK when finished.
Figure 40: Fourth Bolt Assembled
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6. Configure the screen so that the Folder Navigator and the model are both visible. Select the BOLT_2.PRT from the Folder Navigator and drag directly into the two locations.
Figure 41: Bolts Assembled
Step 4. OPTIONAL: Complete the assembly by adding mechanism connections. 1. Select the ENGINE.ASM from the model tree, right-click and select Open. 2. Click View > Color and Appearance. From the dialog, click File > Open. Select the project_palette.dmt file and click Open > Override All. Select the Silver_Transparent appearance and apply to the ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT. Click OK. 3. Select the CRANKSHAFT.PRT, right-click and select Edit Definition. Click Connections. Notice that the Insert and Mate constraints are converted into a Pin joint. Click OK to complete the redefinition.
Figure 42: Pin Joint Connection
Step 5. OPTIONAL: Assemble the PISTON.ASM. 1. Assemble PISTON.ASM. Click connections and select Slider as the type. 2. Select the cylindrical surfaces from the PISTON.PRT and the ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT for the Axis Alignment constraint. Press CTRL-ALT and right-drag to locate the PISTON.ASM above the ENGINE_BLOCK. 3. Start the Search tool. Select the Look In icon and select the PISTON.ASM. Click Find Now, select the ASM_FRONT datum plane, and click OK.
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4. Start the Search tool again. Click Find Now, select the ASM_FRONT datum plane, and click OK. Click OK to complete the connection. Refer to the figure.
Figure 43: Slider Joint Connection
Step 6. OPTIONAL: Assemble the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT. 1. Assemble CONNECTING_ROD.PRT. Click Connections and select Pin as the type. 2. Select the cylindrical surface of the hole (the one without the radial hole) on the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT. Query and select a cylindrical surface on the PISTON_PIN. 3.
Use the Search tool to find the FRONT datum planes from the PISTON_ASM and the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT. Do not complete the component yet. Refer to the figure. (Your mechanism may default to a different position).
Figure 44: Pin Joint Connection
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4. Without closing the Component Placement dialog, Add a second connection and select Cylinder as the type. Select the cylindrical surface from the remaining hole on the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT. 5. Query and select the cylindrical surfaces of the pin on the CRANKSHAFT. Click OK to complete the connection. Refer to the figure. 6. Save the assembly. Close the window to return to the PROJECT.ASM.
Figure 45: Engine Connections Complete
Step 7. OPTIONAL: Connect the IMPELLER.PRT to the CRANKSHAFT.PRT. 1. From the PROJECT.ASM window, select the BLOWER.ASM, right-click and select Edit Definition. 2. Click Connections to convert the existing mate and insert constraints to a Rigid connection. 3. Add a connection, and select Planar as the type. Select the planar surfaces on the CRANKSHAFT.PRT and the IMPELLER.PRT as shown in the figure. 4. Click OK to complete the redefinition.
Figure 46: Selecting Hidden Planar Surfaces
Step 8. OPTIONAL: Create a servo motor and run the mechanism. 1. Click Applications > Mechanism to enable Mechanism mode. 2. Click Mechanism > Servo Motors > New. Select the pin connection (connection_1.axis_1) on the CRANKSHAFT.PRT. 3. Click Flip so the direction arrow faces the BLOWER.ASM, and click OK.
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4. Select the Profile tab. Set the Specification to Velocity, and enter a constant magnitude of 90. Click OK > Close. 5. The assembly should appear as in the figure.
Figure 47: Mechanism Mode
6. Click Mechanism > Analyses > New. Edit the end time to 4.
Note: The Velocity is 90 deg/sec. With a time of 4 seconds duration, the crankshaft will rotate a full 360 degrees. 7. Click Run. After the calculation cycle is complete, click OK > Close. 8. Click Mechanism > Playback > Play > Play. 9. Click Stop > Close > Close when finished. 10. Click Applications > Standard. Click Yes at the prompt. 11. Save the model and close the window.
This completes the exercise.
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Appendix
A Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Config Options Introduction This appendix contains configuration options that are new to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire.
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Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Config Options Name
Description
Values
activate_sketch_with_dflt
Activate sketcher automatically using system defaults
yes / no
aec_parameter_file
Specifies the file name of the user defined piping parameter codes
align_cable_bundles
Align NEWLY CREATED bundles where they meet or branch yes / no out
allow_sketch_selection
yes / no
angle_grid_interval
Yes - An external sketch may be selected as the feature's section. The sketch is copied into the feature without an associative link No - An external sketch may not be selected as the feature's section Determines if the workpiece is allowed for Silhouette Mach Window creation. NO - only reference part is allowed YES - both workpiece and reference part are allowed AUTO - only workpiece is allowed Modify grid space in angular units for handle movement
atb_auto_check_on_activate
Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Activate' toggle
on / off
atb_auto_check_on_retrieve
Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Retrieve' toggle
on / off
atb_auto_check_on_update
Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Update' toggle
on / off
atb_search_path
Extends search path for ATB Update and ATB Check Status commands
atb_show_log
Sets state of ATB 'Show Log' toggle
on / off
autoplace_single_comp
Assembling components with an interface will automatically place the component at the first position satisfying the interface definitions
no / yes
blended_transparency
Yes - Transparent colors will appear using alpha blending (if supported) when the model is shaded
no / yes
bmgr_pref_file
Specifies the location of the Graph Tool preference file
bump_revnum_on_retr_regen
Determines whether or not revnum is increased for generic models that regenerate and change during assembly retrieval. Only applies if new_asm_regen_revnums is yes (otherwise, there will be no revnum bumping).
centimeter_grid_interval
Modify grid space in centimeter units for handle movement
comp_angle_offset_eps
Specifies the angle epsilon such that if the desired surfaces are equal or greater than the epsilon (in degrees), than an angle offset constraint will be created
conf_mouse_anim
Display the presenter's mouse motions when observing a shared Pro/ENGINEER session
no / yes
create_temp_interfaces
Allow the automatic creation of interfaces based on previous assembly instructions
yes / no
default_comp_geom_scope
Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions to newly added components
all / pg / none
allow_workpiece_silhouette
P r o / E N G I N EE R W i ldf i re C o n f i g O p t io n s
yes / no / auto
yes / no
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default_comp_invalid_refs
Set the specified handling method of out-of-scope Accessible references to newly added components
copy / prohibit
default_comp_scope_setting
Set the specified Accessible reference control conditions to newly added components
all / none / subassemblies / skeleton_model
default_comp_skel_geom_scope Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions to newly added Skeleton components
all / pg / none
default_comp_skel_scope_setting Set the specified Accessible reference control conditions to newly added Skeleton components
all / none / subassemblies / skeleton_model
default_obj_constraints_scope
Set the specified Shared Placement reference control conditions to newly created models if template models were not used
all / interfaces / none
default_object_geom_scope
Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions to newly created models if template models were not used
all / pg / none
disp_in_open_rep_create
Simplified Rep to display initially in Open Rep Create: "No" for none, "Yes" for graphics rep, or "Default Rep" to display the rep indicated by option "open_simplified_rep_by_default"
yes / default rep / no
display_dwg_sketch_constraint
When set to yes, parametric sketching constraints, such as V yes / no for vertical, are displayed when a drawing object is selected
display_florin
Yes: display of the florin (international currency symbol) where possible. No: use the euro symbol exclusively
no / yes
display_tol_by_1000
If set to Yes, tolerances for non-angular dimensions will be displayed multiplied by 1000
yes / no
dm_cache_mode
Indicate which objects will be written to local cache when objects in Pro/E memory are saved
none / modified / all
dm_cache_size
Enter amount of disk space (in megabytes) to allocate for local file storage
dm_http_compression_level dm_remember_server
User must set primary server/workspace for each Pro/E session
no / yes
dm_secondary_upload
Indicate when modified Pro/E objects on a secondary server will be moved from the local cache to the user's workspace on the server
automatic / explicit
dm_upload_objects
Indicate when modified Pro/E objects will be moved from the local cache to the user workspace on the server
automatic / explicit
dxf_block_to_pro_symbol
Specifies whether or not DXF BLOCKS to be imported as Pro/E symbols. Yes - Imports BLOCKS as symbol definitions No - Imports BLOCKS as separate entities Default, faceted boundary representation is allowed in import
yes / no
dxf_in_faceted_brep
yes / no
ecad_missing_component_status Setup default status for missing components in "Investigate Placement" Dialog
keep_missing / delete_missing
enable_tree_indep
yes / no
Ap pen dix A
Setup whether tree customization will allow separating the tree window from Pro/E window
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fan_with_network
Setup whether the network should be included on flattening a yes / no harness
fem_allow_named_mesh_files
Yes - The user will be prompted to select a file to retrieve the mesh from, or enter a file name to save the mesh to No - The user will not be prompted to select or enter a mesh file name
yes / no
fem_measures
Provides access to Simulation Measures in FEM mode
yes / no
fem_new_tetra_mesher
Yes (default) - Use new FEM Tetrahedral Mesher No - Use original FEM Tetrahedral Mesher
yes / no
foot_grid_interval
Modify grid space in foot units for handle movement
highlight_layer_items
Specifies whether items selected in the layer tree should be highlighted in the graphics area
inch_grid_interval
Modify grid space in inch units for handle movement
info_output_format
Setup the default format type for information presentation. Text - information will be output as simple text HTML - information will be output as html data
text / html / xml_text / dbg_text
intf2d_iges_out_hatch
YES - Exports draft xhatching as IGES sectioned area entity NO - exports draft xhatching as separate geometric entities
yes / no
intf2d_out_cgm_ver
Provides the ability to choose CGM metafile version when exporting from Pro/E drawing
37624
intf2d_out_open_log_window
Yes - Opens Export Log File in special window No - the Log File will not appear in the window
yes / no
intf2d_out_pnt_ent
Yes - Exports a drawing point to IGES, DXF or DWG as a point entity No - Exports a drawing point as shape entities Allows the user to switch between the default and alternate converter version for interface with CADDS5
yes / no
intf_in_use_template_models
Allows the user to use template models in Pro/INTERFACE import
yes / no
intf_out_cat_start_model
Specifies CATIA start model to be used for CATIA II .model export
intf_use_variable_size
Yes - IGES,DXF,STEP files with variable sized sheet information are imported and put on the appropriate variablesize format. Without a sheet size, the system tries to apply the correct variable-size format. No - The IGES,DXF,STEP drawing is placed on a standard d sized format
isogen_attribute_map_file
Specifies the mapping between isogen parameter and attribute name
jlink_java2
Option to force use of Java-2 JRE command line ("java" instead of "jre")
off / on
mass_property_calculate
Calculate mass properties upon regeneration or by user request
by_request / automatic
mdo_explicit_integration
Enable explicit integration for dynamic analyses
yes / no
centimeter_grid_interval
Modify grid space in centimeter units for handle movement
intf_cadds_version
yes / no
10 / 11 / 12 / 13
no / yes
mfg_workpiece_transparency millimeter_grid_interval
Modify grid space in millimeter units for handle movement
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minimum_angle_dimension
Controls the minimum angle value under which Pro/ENGINEER assumes co-linearity of the selected items when creating a driven dimension
mp_calc_level
Specifies the level of mass properties calculation
nc_jobman_visible
Yes - make "Submit Path" and "Abort Path" visible No - make yes / no "Submit Path" and "Abort Path" invisible
new_designate_ui output_mfg_xml
assembly_only / all_models
yes / no Allows export/import mfg model to/from xml file Yes - make Export/Import options visible No - make them invisible Sets the number of decimal places (0-14) to display in parameters
yes / no
photorender_capability_warnings Allows the user to disable warnings about PhotoLux only capabilities
yes / no
param_dec_places
pipe_solid_label_format
Specify the pipe solid label format that will be used to automatically generate pipeline labels
pipeline_assembly_library_dir
Sets the default pipeline assembly library directory
pipeline_solid_start_part_name
Sets the default pipeline solid start part name
piping_bolt_nut_select_file
Piping bolts and nuts selection file
piping_joint_fitting_clearance
Sets the piping joint minimum fitting clearance value
piping_joint_fitting_offset
Sets the piping joint minimum fitting offset value
piping_schematic_driven
Set the Schematic Driven Pipeline Modeling ON/OFF
piping_schematic_xml_dir
Specify directory with full path containing schematic information XML file(s)
piping_wildfire_convert
Always ask before converting old piping assemblies to update the network structure
pro_cbltrm_dir
Sets the directory from which terminators are retrieved. Use the full pathname to avoid problems
pro_palette_dir
Sets the default directory for drawing symbol palette files
pro_stheno_command
Specifies the command for Stheno launch
ratio_grid_interval
Modify grid space in percentage units for handle movement
show_all_mold_layout_buttons
Sets all mold layout buttons visible
sim_asm_modeling
no / yes
manual / never / automatic
yes / no
Controls automatic creation of assembly links and free connections in Pro/MECHANICA. The default is YES. sim_display_arrow_tail_touching Toggles display of Load arrows to have tails or heads touching
yes / no
sim_display_beam_releases
Toggles display of Beam Release icons
yes / no
sim_display_condensation_intfs
Toggles display of condensation interfaces icons
yes / no
sim_display_contact_regions
Toggles display of Contact Region icons
yes / no
sim_display_in_spin
Toggles display of simulation objects in Dynamic Spin
yes / no
sim_display_interfaces
Toggles display of structure connection icons
no / yes
sim_display_load_colors
Toggles display of Load colors
yes / no
sim_display_load_value
Toggles display of Load values
yes / no
sim_display_matl_assignments
Toggles display of Material Assignment icons
yes / no
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sim_display_mesh_and_model
Toggles display of Mesh together with Model
yes / no
sim_display_mesh_entities
Toggles display of Mesh entities
yes / no
sim_display_mesh_mode
Specifies the mode of mesh display in FEM preprocessor. Values: NO_MESH, WIREFRAME, HIDDEN, NOHIDDEN, SHADING
no_mesh / wireframe / hidden / nohidden / shading
sim_display_mesh_shrink_elems Controls display of Mesh through a specified percentage of shrinking of its elements sim_display_names
Toggles display of Simulation Object names
yes / no
sim_display_rigid_dof
Toggles display of Rigid Link DOF icons
yes / no
sim_display_rigid_links
Toggles display of Rigid Link icons
yes / no
sim_display_therm_bcs
Toggles display of Thermal Boundary Condition icons
yes / no
sim_display_weighted_dof
Toggles display of Weighted Link DOF icons
yes / no
sim_display_weighted_links
Toggles display of Weighted Link icons
yes / no
sim_display_welds
Toggles display of Weld icons
yes / no
sim_fatigue_biaxiality_correct
Controls the use of biaxiality correction. The default value is YES
yes / no
sim_fatigue_biaxiality_method
Controls which method is used to model biaxiality: KlannTipton-Cordes, Hoffman-Seeger, or the most conservative (worst) of the two methods. The default value is WORST.
worst / ktc / hs
sim_fatigue_confidence_level
Specifies the percentage confidence in the predicted life result value. The default value is 90, and range is from 0.1 to 99.9
sim_fatigue_external_matdata
Controls the use of external material data. The default value is NO
sim_fatigue_hysteresis_gate
Specifies the gate applied to cycle counting as a percentage of peak load. The default value is 1 and range is from 0 to 50
sim_fatigue_infinite_life_value
Specifies the value for the lives beyond cutoff. The default value is 1e20 and range is from 1e15 to 1e30
sim_fatigue_mean_stress
Controls the application of the mean stress correction. The default value is YES
sim_fatigue_mean_stress_method Controls which method is used to model mean stress: the Smith-Watson-Topper Approach, Morrow Correction, or the most conservative (worst) of the two methods. The default value is WORST
no / yes
yes / no worst / swt / morrow
sim_fatigue_safety_margin
Specifies a factor used to determine the Life Confidence quantity. The default value is 3 and range is from 1.1 to 100
sim_fatigue_user_directory
Specifies the directory for user files (for example, external material files). The default value is the current directory
sim_fatigue_write_surf_stress
Controls writing of surface stresses to a neutral file. The default value is NO
no / yes
sim_fem_nastran_use_pshell
Yes - use PSHELL cards No - use PCOMP cards for laminate composite shells in NASTRAN output file No - The user is prompted to load the existing Mechanica mesh file from the current working directory. Yes - The mesh file, if exists, is loaded automatically and the mesh is displayed
yes / no
sim_load_mech_mesh
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sim_mat_poissons_notation
Specifies the convention used for defining Poisson's ratio for anisotropic materials as being either Tsai (Columnnormalized) or Jones (Row-normalized). This option affects only the labels for Poisson's ratio on the Material data form.
sim_max_memory_usage
Specifies the amount of memory in megabytes to be used in Mechanica run and FEM mesher. The default value is 128
sim_motion_analysis_accuracy
Specifies the default accuracy to which Pro/MECHANICA determines values at each increment of the analysis. This number represents the acceptable fractional error in the computation of joint axis positions and rates at each time increment of the analysis. The default value is 0.0001
tsai / jones
sim_motion_analysis_assem_tol Specifies the default error allowed for the assembly analysis. The default value is 0.001 sim_motion_analysis_duration
Specifies the default length of time in seconds during which the analysis runs. The analysis duration can be less than the duration of the motion simulation. The default value is 10.0
sim_motion_analysis_increment
Specifies the default increment between steps at which Pro/MECHANICA reports the motion of the mechanism. The default value is 0.1
sim_motion_analysis_integrator
Controls the default integrator Pro/MECHANICA uses when running the motion analysis. The value types are IMPLICIT (default) and EXPLICIT
implicit / explicit
sim_motion_analysis_method
Controls the default method Pro/MECHANICA uses to analyze the motion of your model. The default is FASTEST_AVAILABLE
fastest_available / time_integration / kinetostatic
sim_motion_analysis_start_time
Specifies the default time in seconds at which the motion analysis begins. The default value is 0
sim_motion_analysis_vel_tol
Specifies the default error allowed for the velocity analysis. The default value is 0.001
sim_motion_output_fly_file
Controls the creation of .fra file when saving results for a motion model, The .fra file is used to import a motion animation into Pro/FLY-THROUGH. The default is NO Add PARAM,COUPMASS,1 in the Nastran deck file to enforce consistent mass matrix generation
no / yes
sim_output_ids_for_layers
Outputs FEM mesh element IDs on each layer into XML file
yes / no
sim_output_obj_names
Output Beam Sections names, Analyses names, Coordinate Systems names as comments
yes / no
sim_pp_background_color
Specifies the background color of the work area for the results display. The default value is PROE
proe / blue / black / white
sim_pp_vrml_export_format
Flags to denote VRML1.0 or VRML2.0 (default) output
vrml2.0 / vrml1.0
sim_pp_vrml_feature_edges
Flag to enable the inclusion of feature edges in the VRML file. no / yes The default value is NO
sim_run_copy_fem_neutral_file
Controls whether the FEM neutral file (with extension .fnf) is copied into the study directory. The default value is YES.
sim_run_out_dir
Specifies the directory for Pro/MECHANICA run temporary storage. By default, the current directory is used
sim_nastran_use_coupmass
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sim_run_tmp_dir
Specifies the directory for Pro/MECHANICA run output storage. By default, the current directory is used
sim_use_layers
Allows layers to become groups for Pro/MECHANICA Independent mode
no / yes
sketcher_collinear_skamps
Yes - collinear constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - collinear constraints will not be used by Intent Manager
no / yes
sketcher_disp_weak_dimensions Yes - weak dimensions will be displayed No - weak dimensions will not be displayed
yes / no
sketcher_equal_length_skamps
Yes - equal length constraints will be used by Intent Manager no / yes No - equal length constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.
sketcher_equal_radii_skamps
Yes - equal radii constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - equal radii constraints will not be used by Intent Manager
sketcher_grid_angle
Enter a grid angle value to override the default grid angle value
sketcher_lineup_hor_skamps
Yes - line up horizontal constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - line up horizontal constraints will not be used by Intent Manager Yes - line up vertical constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - line up vertical constraints will not be used by Intent Manager Yes - modified dimensions will be locked No - modified dimensions will not be locked
no / yes
sketcher_midpoint_skamps
Yes - midpoint constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - midpoint constraints will not be used by Intent Manager
no / yes
sketcher_num_digits
Enter a number of digits for sketcher accuracy.
sketcher_parallel_skamps
Yes - parallel constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - parallel constraints will not be used by Intent Manager
sketcher_lineup_ver_skamps
sketcher_lock_modified_dims
sketcher_perpendicular_skamps Yes - perpendicular constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - perpendicular constraints will not be used by Intent Manager sketcher_point_on_entry_skamps Yes - point on entry constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - point on entry constraints will not be used by Intent Manager sketcher_rel_accuracy Enter a sketcher relative accuracy.
no / yes
no / yes
yes / no
no / yes no / yes
no / yes
sketcher_same_point_skamps
Yes - same points constraints will be used by Intent Manager no / yes No - same points constraints will not be used by Intent Manager
sketcher_save_preview_image
This option controls whether section files should be saved with embedded image information that can be used to preview sections in File/Open dialog
sketcher_set_grid_method
"Automatic" - grid spacing will be automatically set "Manual" - automatic / manual grid spacing will be manually set
sketcher_set_grid_x_spacing
Enter a x-grid spacing value to override the default x-grid spacing value
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sketcher_set_grid_y_spacing
Enter a y-grid spacing value to override the default y-grid spacing value
sketcher_symmetric_skamps
no / yes Yes - symmetric constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - symmetric constraints will not be used by Intent Manager
sketcher_tangent_skamps
Yes - tangent constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - tangent constraints will not be used by Intent Manager
no / yes
smt_bend_notes_dflt_display
Define the default state of Bend Note display (sheetmetal Mode)
yes / no
smt_bend_notes_direction_down Define the Down Direction symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode) smt_bend_notes_direction_up
Define the Up Direction symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)
smt_bend_notes_order
Define the Fields Order for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)
smt_bend_notes_type_formed
Define the Formed symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)
smt_bend_notes_type_rolled
Define the Rolled symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)
style_default_connections
Yes - Add connections to a newly created Style surface
tracesketch
yes / no no / yes
units_system_dic_file
Specifies the file containing the mapping for MCAT filename and units
use_export_2d_dialog
Yes - Opens export options dialog when exporting Pro/E drawing No - exports file without the options dialog Yes to retrieve master rep when graphics rep has no display data
yes / no
use_pre_wildfire_text_font
Yes - Use the old stroke-based PTC font as the default font No - Use a True Type font as the default font
no / yes
user_defined_grid_interval
Modify grid space in user defined length units for handle movement
use_master_for_bad_disp_reps
vrml_export_version
yes / no
2.0 / 1.0
web_browser_history_days
Enter number of days to store history records
web_browser_homepage
Enter location of Pro/E browser home page
web_disable_js_command
Enter a specific JavaScript command to be disabled
web_enable_javascript
Enables or disables Pro/Web.Link in the embedded browser
on / off
web_enable_subscription
Enable the subscription mechanism for Connections
no / yes
web_max_mail_size
Set the maximum email attachment size in kilobytes
weld_notch_corner_radius weld_notch_height
Specifies an initial default value for the radius at weld notch corner Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch height
weld_notch_radius
Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch radius
weld_notch_width
Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch width
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Appendix
B Using PTC Help Introduction In this appendix, you learn how to search for information related to PTC products using PTC Help. PTC Help provides quick references and detailed information on selected topics.
Objectives After completing this module, you will be able to: •
Start PTC Help.
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Search for specific information about PTC products.
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Obtain context-sensitive help while performing tasks.
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Overview of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Help The PTC Help system is built into Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire and includes: •
A table of contents, an index, and search functions
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Access to context-sensitive help
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Online tutorials
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Expanded help topics
For additional help, the PTC Technical Support online Knowledge Database features thousands of suggested techniques. Detailed information on the Knowledge Database is referenced in the Technical Support Appendix.
Using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Help There are different ways to access Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Help:
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Using the Main menu
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Using context-sensitive help
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Using the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Menu Manager
Accessing Pro/ENGINEER Help from the Main Menu 1. Click Help > Help Center from the Pro/ENGINEER menu, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1: Accessing Help from the Main Menu
The Pro/ENGINEER Help page displays in your Web browser. A list of topics displays in the left frame of the window. (This feature requires Web access.)
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Figure 2: Online Help Homepage
Accessing Context-Sensitive Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Help 1. Click the icon in the Pro/ENGINEER toolbar or click Help > What’s This from the Pro/ENGINEER Main menu, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 3: Context-sensitive help
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2. Click any icon or any part of the Pro/ENGINEER Main menu for detailed information on a particular item. A browser window displays with a description of the item. In the following example, clicking the Regenerate Model icon in the toolbar displays a browser window. The contents of the browser window explain the Regenerate Model function.
Figure 4: Accessing help on the Regenerate Model command
Figure 5: The Help Browser Window for the Regenerate Model Icon
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Using the Pro/ENGINEER Menu Manager 1. Right-click any menu command to receive an explanation of the command. This is shown in the following figure.
Figure 6: Right-clicking in Menu Manager
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Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Certification Level 1
Administering Pro/INTRALINK
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Systems Administration
Structural & Thermal Simulation with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
Creating Milling Sequences with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Update
Workgroup Data Management with Pro/INTRALINK
2
2
Other Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Courses:
2
5
Structural & Thermal Engineer
CAD System Administrator
5
Fast Track to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
M A P
Creating 2D Schematics with Routed Systems Designer
5
2
Machinist/ Manufacturing Engineer
Routed Systems Designer
Industrial/ Conceptual Designer
Product Designer
C U R R I C U L M
2
Modeling 3D Piping Designs with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
3
Advanced Surface Modeling with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
Modeling 3D Wire Harnesses with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
5
Creating Production Drawings with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
3
3
Advanced Modeling with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
3
Designing Sheetmetal Products with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
Advanced Assembly Management with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
3
= 1 day instructor-led training
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Certification Level 2
Appendix
C Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition Introduction Simple Powerful Connected™ -- Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire is the breakthrough new version of PTC’s flagship MCAD software that delivers the broadest set of capabilities covering the entire product development spectrum—from art-to-part. And there’s no better way to get up to speed with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire than to play with it. Install the 60-day Tryout Edition today.
The 60-day Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition includes: •
Pro/ENGINEER Foundation Advantage*
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Advanced Assembly
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Interactive Surfacing
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Behavioral Modeling
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Peer-to-peer Collaboration
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Mechanism Dynamics
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Design Animation
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Pro/ENGINEER Simulation (MECHANICA Motion, Structure, and Thermal)
Also included: •
PTC Online Help
•
Installation Guide
*The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition does not include the following modules that are part of the commercial Pro/ENGINEER Foundation product bundle: Pro/INTERFACE for CADDS, Pro/INTERFACE for CATIA, Pro/PDGS or Pro/CDT.
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Minimum System Requirements Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 2000*/NT 4.0/XP (Home and Professional)
Main Memory:
128 MB (512 MB or higher recommended)
Available Disk Space: 900MB (Pro/E), 1.2 GB (Pro/E &Pro/M) Swap Space:
256 MB (1024 MB or higher recommended)
CPU Speed:
233 MHz (750 MHz or higher recommended)
Browser:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
Network:
Microsoft TCP/IP, Ethernet network adapter
Monitor:
1024 X 768 (or higher) resolution support with 16-bit or greater color, 100 DPI
Compiler (MECHANICA only):
Microsoft Visual C++ versions 6.0.
File System:
NTFS
Mouse:
Microsoft approved 3-button mouse
Distribution Media:
CD-ROM or DVD Drive
Languages:
When installing the product you will have the option to select from the following languages – English, French, German, Italian (Pro/E only) Japanese, or Spanish (Pro/E only)
NOTE: •
MECHANICA and Pro/M refer to Structure, Thermal and Motion Simulation Modules. Pro/E refers to the rest of the product.
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The Tryout Edition is not supported on UNIX or Linux platforms.
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Frequently Asked Questions 1. Do I need to complete a registration or licensing process before I can use the Tryout Edition? YES. Before using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition users must do two things: 1. Obtain a PTC online account. If you do not already have one you may get one here. (http://www.ptc.com/appserver/common/account/basic.jsp) Your username will be the email address you provide. 2. Register your Tryout Edition software. During the Tryout Edition installation process, click on the software registration link. Once you complete the on-line registration process, a license file will be sent by e-mail; therefore, a valid e-mail address is required. You will use this license file when installing the software. Please ensure that your mailbox is not full before requesting a license file. 2. How are the Tryout Editions licensed? The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Editions are licensed for personal or educational use only. All Tryout Edition customers must accept an electronic license agreement during the online registration process before receiving the Tryout Edition license file. 3. Why does the error "The page cannot be displayed" appear in my web browser after I select "Create a New License File" in PTC.Setup? The error is received because DNS on the machine requesting the license file is not configured properly. This issue can be resolved by doing one of the following: 1. Remove the DNS suffix from the URL and refresh the page. For example, change http://.:8080/PS_TRANSLATE?filename=webreg.h tml to http://:8080/PS_TRANSLATE?filename=webreg.html --OR-Replace the fully qualified Hostname in the URL with the word 'localhost' and refresh the page. Ex. http://localhost:8080/PS_TRANSLATE?filename=webreg.html 2. Configure DNS properly and make sure that the DNS suffix listed in TCP/IP Advanced Properties ("DNS suffix for this connection") is the correct DNS suffix for that machine 4. Are Tryout Edition files compatible with Commercial Licenses of Pro/ENGINEER? NO. Files created within the Tryout Edition cannot be opened with commercially licensed Pro/ENGINEER. Conversely, files created with commercially licensed Pro/ENGINEER cannot be opened with the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition. The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition is designed to help users enhance their Pro/E Wildfire skills; it is not intended for commercial use. 5. What are the differences between the Commercial version and the Tryout Edition? The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition includes features that make it uniquely suited for short-term evaluations. The differences from the commercial software are: 1. The Tryout Edition has a time bomb of 60 days from the time of registration. Thus after 60 days, the software can no longer be used. 2. The Tryout Edition does not have access to floating options. 3. Plotted deliverables generated with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition display a plot banner along the four page borders indicating that the object being printed was created with an educational version of Pro/ENGINEER. This banner will be present on Pro/ENGINEER plotted deliverables including drawings. 4. The Tryout Edition does not read or write trail files.
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6. I would like to install the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition in a language other than English. What do I do? If you would like to install the Tryout Edition in a language other than English follow these instructions: Windows NT 4.0: 1. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the Environment tab 2. In the Variable field, type "LANG" 3. In the Value field, type "language", where language is: "German", "French", "Spanish", "Italian", or "Japanese" 4. Select Apply to effect the changes Windows 2000/XP: 1. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties 2. In the Advanced tab, select the Environment Variables button 3. Under the "User" section, select New 4. In the Variable Name field, type "LANG" 5. In the Variable Value field, type "language", where language is: "German", "French", "Spanish", "Italian", or "Japanese" In order for the language to be installed, it must be selected while defining the installation components. Setting the LANG environment variable enables both the installer (PTC.Setup) and Tryout Edition to display in the desired language. NOTE: For all Operating Systems, you will need to have a Japanese version of the OS in order to run in Japanese. For European languages, this is not required.
7. I am having problems launching the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition. Are there any special installation procedures that I must follow? The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition requires an NTFS File System. In many cases Windows XP Home Edition is setup with a FAT File System out of the box. The file system may need to be converted to NTFS if not already done. 1. Try setting the config.pro option "graphics win32_gdi" 8. I launch the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition I see the splash screen, then it goes away but the program does not start. What do I do? Windows NT: 1. Right-click on "My Computer" on your desktop 2. Select “Properties”. This will display a dialog box with four tabs on it 3. Select the Performance tab. This brings up the Application Performance dialog box, which is a slider with ranges from “None” to “Maximum”. The default setting in Windows is set at “full”. Move this slider all the way to “None”. 4. Select OK, which closes the window and exits the System Properties dialog box. Next, you will be prompted to restart your machine. Click yes to restart and the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition should start. 5. If the Tryout Edition still doesn't run, right-click on your desktop and select “Properties” from the menu. This will display the “Display Settings” dialog box. 6. Select the “Settings” tab and locate the Color Palette or Color Depth setting. Set this value at 256 colors. Apply it and exit the Display Properties box. You should now be able to run the program.
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Windows 2000/XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select “Properties” 2. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced button 3. There will be a Hardware Acceleration dialog box on the Troubleshooting tab. Move the slider from Full to "None", and apply the changes. 4. If the Tryout Edition still doesn't run, select the Settings tab and locate the Color setting. Set this value at 256 colors. Apply it and exit the Display Properties box. You should now be able to run the program. 9. What help tools are provided with the Tryout Edition? PTC Online Help is shipped with the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition and is installed by default. The Online Help can be started from within Pro/ENGINEER by selecting #Help, #Pro/E Help System. Printed documentation is not provided. A Pro/ENGINEER multi-media primer CD is also provided. 10. I have just created my PTC online account. Do I need to upgrade my account before requesting the license file? NO. A basic username and password from www.ptc.com is sufficient for requesting a license file for the Tryout Edition. 11. What does the error "error in plpfhost" refer to? This error may occur for one of two reasons. 1. An Ethernet network adapter is not installed or configured properly. An Ethernet network adapter is required to start the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition. Refer to your hardware vendor for information on installing and configuring the network adapter. 2. Media Sense, a new feature implemented within Windows ME and Windows 2000, may cause the PTC Host ID (Ethernet network adapter address) to not be detected due to the network card being disabled. 12. What does the error "could not detect network adapter" refer to? In order to start the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition you will need an Ethernet network adaptor installed. Refer to your hardware vendor for information on installing and configuring the network adapter. 13. What are the minimum system requirements for the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition? The Tryout Edition has the same system requirements as the commercial version of Pro/ENGINEER, with the exception of processor and operating system support. To view the complete hardware requirements visit: http://www.ptc.com/partners/hardware/current/proe.htm. Please note that the Tryout Edition is not supported on UNIX or Linux platforms. 14. Is there a limit on the number of machines the Tryout Edition can be installed and started on? NO, there is no limit. However, a license file must be obtained for each machine that Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire will be installed.
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Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Hands-On Workshop Survey Complete this form to receive your FREE Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition CD Date:
Event Location:
Workshop Leader (Sales Rep / VAR): Contact information: Full Name Company Job Title Company Address Company City Company State Company Zip Country Email Phone
What is your job level? CXO VP/Director Manager Engineer Other
What is your company's primary industry? Automotive Aerospace & Defense High Tech Industrial Products Life Sciences Consumer Products Other
When will your company update to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire? Already Using 0-3 Months 3-6 Months More Than 6 Months No Plans Not Sure
What is your company's annual revenue? $0-$100 million $100-$250 million $250-$500 million $500 million-$1 billion More Than $1 billion
How many seats of Pro/ENGINEER does your company have? 1-5 6-10 11-25 26-50 51-100 101-250 251-500 More Than 501 Unknown
What are your company’s greatest concerns regarding moving to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire? (Check all that apply) Learning Curve Ease of Use Quality Price Interoperability with Data Management Other _____________________________________________
Did the Hands-On Workshop address your concerns about moving to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire? Yes Somewhat No
Has this workshop demonstrated that Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire will increase your productivity? Yes, it will definitely increase my productivity Yes, it will somewhat increase productivity No
After attending this workshop, how likely are you to update your current versions of Pro/ENGINEER to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire? Much more likely Somewhat likely Not at all
Please rate the overall usefulness of the information provided. Not Useful Somewhat Useful Useful Very Useful Extremely Useful
How did you hear about this seminar? From my reseller From my PTC sales representative E-mail PTC Web page PTC Express Other
Please provide us with any additional comments about the Hands-On Workshop.
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Trademarks of Parametric Technology Corporation or a Subsidiary 3DPAINT, Associative Topology Bus, Behavioral Modeling, CDRS, CounterPart, Create Collaborate Control, CV, CVact, CVaec, CVdesign, CV-DORS, CVMAC, CVNC, CVToolmaker, DataDoctor, DesignSuite, DIMENSION III, DIVISION, DVS, DVSAFEWORK, EDE, e/ENGINEER, Electrical Design Entry, EMX, eNC Explorer, Expert MoldBase, Expert Toolmaker, GRANITE, ISSM, KDiP, Knowledge Discipline in Practice, Knowledge System Driver, ModelCHECK, MoldShop, NC Builder, PartSpeak, Pro/ANIMATE, Pro/ASSEMBLY, Pro/CABLING, Pro/CASTING, Pro/CDT, Pro/CMM, Pro/COLLABORATE, Pro/COMPOSITE, Pro/CONCEPT, Pro/CONVERT, Pro/DATA for PDGS, Pro/DESIGNER, Pro/DETAIL, Pro/DIAGRAM, Pro/DIEFACE, Pro/DRAW, Pro/ECAD, Pro/ENGINE, Pro/FEATURE, Pro/FEM-POST, Pro/FICIENCY, Pro/FLY-THROUGH, Pro/HARNESS, Pro/INTERFACE, Pro/LANGUAGE, Pro/LEGACY, Pro/LIBRARYACCESS, Pro/MESH, Pro/Model.View, Pro/MOLDESIGN, Pro/NC-ADVANCED, Pro/NC-CHECK, Pro/NC-MILL, Pro/NCPOST, Pro/NC-SHEETMETAL, Pro/NC-TURN, Pro/NC-WEDM, Pro/NC-Wire EDM, Pro/NETWORK ANIMATOR, Pro/NOTEBOOK, Pro/PDM, Pro/PHOTORENDER, Pro/PIPING, Pro/PLASTIC ADVISOR, Pro/PLOT, Pro/POWER DESIGN, Pro/PROCESS, Pro/REPORT, Pro/REVIEW, Pro/SCAN-TOOLS, Pro/SHEETMETAL, Pro/SURFACE, Pro/VERIFY, Pro/Web.Link, Pro/Web.Publish, Pro/WELDING, Product First, Products First, ProductView, PTC Precision, Shrinkwrap, Simple. 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Licensed Third-Party Technology Information Certain PTC software products contain licensed third-party technology: Rational Rose 2000E is copyrighted software of Rational Software Corporation. RetrievalWare is copyrighted software of Convera Corporation. VisualCafé is copyrighted software of WebGain, Inc. VisTools library is copyrighted software of Visual Kinematics, Inc. (VKI) containing confidential trade secret information belonging to VKI. HOOPS graphics system is a proprietary software product of, and is copyrighted by, Tech Soft America, Inc. G-POST is copyrighted software and a registered trademark of Intercim. VERICUT is copyrighted software and a registered trademark of CGTech. Pro/PLASTIC ADVISOR is powered by Moldflow technology. Moldflow is a registered trademark of Moldflow Corporation. The JPEG image output in the Pro/Web.Publish module is based in part on the work of the independent JPEG Group. 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