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Pre/ENGINEER Introduction
Congratulations! You are about to begin learning how to use the most powerfull CAD modeling tool available on the market today. This tutorial will familiarize the new user on how to begin using Pro/ENGINEER to build solid model geometry.
Pro/ENGINEER first became available in the late 80’s. In its first few releases,the software was very crude to say the least. However, Pro/ENGINEER was way ahead of its time and the idea of having a powerful solid modeling tool that facilitated and encouraged change was exciting to say the least! Pro/ENGINEER is now on its 22nd release as of the writing of this tutorial and its power and versatility is still unmatched in the CAD market. The basis behind Pro/ENGINEER is that it is a single database, intuitive (usually), solid modeling tool. Unlike the earlier drafting tools such as AutoCAD, which created models in 3D with the use of wireframes and 3D faces, Pro/ENGINEER is a featurebased modeler. The solid model is comprised of various features that make up the final geometry. A part may consist of a solid block with many different cuts, holes, rounds and chamfers that complete the final model.Associativity has always been the much-heralded benefit of usingPro/ENGINEER. What this means is that if a change is made anywhere in the product structure, such as the drawing or assembly, the changes are reflected everywhere. The solid model is the "master" file and all of the deliverables are merely "windows" looking in at the part file. This single database allows the user to make changes very easily without having to go back and update all the drawings and assemblies.
However, when using a single database – feature driven modeler, care must be taken and up-front forethought is extremely important. Parent-Child relationships or dependencies among features can cause problems to the new user. If a newly created slot is dimensioned to the center of a hole, then the hole is removed, what happens to the slot? Since the slot was dimensioned in relation to the hole, the slot is said to be a Child of the hole. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but the user must understand this relationship and try to minimize any of these types of problems before it becomes a major issue.
The nice thing about Pro/ENGINEER is that it tries to force the user to build model the correct way. For example, when sketching the profile of a feature, Pro/ENGINEER will not let the user complete the feature if it does not have the appropriate dimension to build that feature. As a result, Pro/ENGINEER geometry is never under-dimensioned or over-dimensioned.
The learning curve for Pro/ENGINEER is different for everybody. Some users can pick it up in a week while others may take several months. However, hopefully with some dedication and the proper training, the new user should expect to feel comfortable within a week or so. These FroTime tutorials have been developed by Pro/ENGINEER users to assist the new user and help them ramp up to speed. They are self-paced to allow the user to learn at their own speed. So, good luck and have fun!
Pro/ENGINEER first became available in the late 80’s. In its first few releases,the software was very crude to say the least. However, Pro/ENGINEER was way ahead of its time and the idea of having a powerful solid modeling tool that facilitated and encouraged change was exciting to say the least! Pro/ENGINEER is now on its 22nd release as of the writing of this tutorial and its power and versatility is still unmatched in the CAD market. The basis behind Pro/ENGINEER is that it is a single database, intuitive (usually), solid modeling tool. Unlike the earlier drafting tools such as AutoCAD, which created models in 3D with the use of wireframes and 3D faces, Pro/ENGINEER is a featurebased modeler. The solid model is comprised of various features that make up the final geometry. A part may consist of a solid block with many different cuts, holes, rounds and chamfers that complete the final model.Associativity has always been the much-heralded benefit of usingPro/ENGINEER. What this means is that if a change is made anywhere in the product structure, such as the drawing or assembly, the changes are reflected everywhere. The solid model is the "master" file and all of the deliverables are merely "windows" looking in at the part file. This single database allows the user to make changes very easily without having to go back and update all the drawings and assemblies.
However, when using a single database – feature driven modeler, care must be taken and up-front forethought is extremely important. Parent-Child relationships or dependencies among features can cause problems to the new user. If a newly created slot is dimensioned to the center of a hole, then the hole is removed, what happens to the slot? Since the slot was dimensioned in relation to the hole, the slot is said to be a Child of the hole. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but the user must understand this relationship and try to minimize any of these types of problems before it becomes a major issue.
The nice thing about Pro/ENGINEER is that it tries to force the user to build model the correct way. For example, when sketching the profile of a feature, Pro/ENGINEER will not let the user complete the feature if it does not have the appropriate dimension to build that feature. As a result, Pro/ENGINEER geometry is never under-dimensioned or over-dimensioned.
The learning curve for Pro/ENGINEER is different for everybody. Some users can pick it up in a week while others may take several months. However, hopefully with some dedication and the proper training, the new user should expect to feel comfortable within a week or so. These FroTime tutorials have been developed by Pro/ENGINEER users to assist the new user and help them ramp up to speed. They are self-paced to allow the user to learn at their own speed. So, good luck and have fun!
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Preproduction
Wildfire 4.0 Preproduction Welcome to this Pro/ENGINEER® Wildfire 4.0 Preproduction workshop for experienced users! Now that you have heard about the key themes and enhancements, this will provide you with a unique test drive opportunity.
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Preproduction offers many new capabilities and productivity improvements from previous releases. These enhancements will help you optimize your Global Design Processes, including Electromechanical Design.
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Preproduction builds upon the capabilities introduced in prior releases such as the modernized Pro/ENGINEER user interface (UI). The UI, which utilizes a dashboard interface and icons that offer simple and intuitive access to menu options for creating and editing designs, has been further enhanced and extended to more Pro/ENGINEER modules. The embedded browser and file directories have also been improved for faster navigation to valuable design data and resources. A few of the key enhancements covered in this tutorial are highlighted below:
Global Design Process Enhancements :-Optimize Detailed Design - Create both simple and complex designs faster with improved assembly performance, new Auto Round™ capabilities, direct surface editing, automated 3D drawing annotations, and more
Optimize Verification and Validation - Analyze your designs faster and easier with improved meshing, support for assembly contact points, nonlinear materials, better results analyses, smarter diagnostics, and other simulation improvements
Optimize Manufacturing Tooling & Factory Equipment Design - Simplify and automate the transformation of engineering designs into manufacturing processes with an easy to use, powerful process manager tool for toolpath definition, annotation features, and other key tasks.
Electromechanical Design Enhancements:-Faster Detailed Design - Create electromechanical designs faster with intelligent, automated capabilities for adding and routing ribbon cables.
Faster Design Collaboration - Accelerate design collaboration with a new associative interface between MCAD and ECAD designs. Automatically identify incremental changes and cross-highlight between MCAD and ECAD circuit board designs.
Workshop Objectives:-
1. Be one of the first to test drive what's new!.
2. Experience how key enhancements will increase productivity.
3. Provide a hands-on environment, staffed by product experts, To address technical questions.
4. Prepare you for Preproduction testing phase.
5. Collect feedback about your experience.
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Preproduction offers many new capabilities and productivity improvements from previous releases. These enhancements will help you optimize your Global Design Processes, including Electromechanical Design.
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Preproduction builds upon the capabilities introduced in prior releases such as the modernized Pro/ENGINEER user interface (UI). The UI, which utilizes a dashboard interface and icons that offer simple and intuitive access to menu options for creating and editing designs, has been further enhanced and extended to more Pro/ENGINEER modules. The embedded browser and file directories have also been improved for faster navigation to valuable design data and resources. A few of the key enhancements covered in this tutorial are highlighted below:
Global Design Process Enhancements :-Optimize Detailed Design - Create both simple and complex designs faster with improved assembly performance, new Auto Round™ capabilities, direct surface editing, automated 3D drawing annotations, and more
Optimize Verification and Validation - Analyze your designs faster and easier with improved meshing, support for assembly contact points, nonlinear materials, better results analyses, smarter diagnostics, and other simulation improvements
Optimize Manufacturing Tooling & Factory Equipment Design - Simplify and automate the transformation of engineering designs into manufacturing processes with an easy to use, powerful process manager tool for toolpath definition, annotation features, and other key tasks.
Electromechanical Design Enhancements:-Faster Detailed Design - Create electromechanical designs faster with intelligent, automated capabilities for adding and routing ribbon cables.
Faster Design Collaboration - Accelerate design collaboration with a new associative interface between MCAD and ECAD designs. Automatically identify incremental changes and cross-highlight between MCAD and ECAD circuit board designs.
Workshop Objectives:-
1. Be one of the first to test drive what's new!.
2. Experience how key enhancements will increase productivity.
3. Provide a hands-on environment, staffed by product experts, To address technical questions.
4. Prepare you for Preproduction testing phase.
5. Collect feedback about your experience.
