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Table of Contents
Point 1: Creating Solid Models in Pro/ENGINEER and Generating Their Drawing Views.........1
Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER........................................................................................................2
Feature−Based Nature of Pro/ENGINEER.............................................................................2
Parametric Nature of Pro/ENGINEER....................................................................................3
Bi−Directional Associative Nature of Pro/ENGINEER............................................................4
Various Modes Available in Pro/ENGINEER..........................................................................4
Sketch Mode of Pro/ENGINEER......................................................................................................6

Understanding the Intent Manager.........................................................................................6
Sketching Using the Intent Manager.......................................................................................6
Sketching Without Using the Intent Manager........................................................................13
Part Mode of Pro/ENGINEER.........................................................................................................14

Concept of Datums in the Part Mode of Pro/ENGINEER.....................................................14
Various Types of Datums in the Part Mode..........................................................................15
Procedure of Selecting Datum Planes for Drawing Sketches in the Part Mode...................16
Protruding the Sketches Using the Extrude Option in the Part Mode...................................16
Protruding the Sketches Using the Revolve Option in the Part Mode..................................19
Using the Extrude Cut to Remove Material from an Existing Feature in the Part Mode.......19
Using the Revolve Cut to Remove Material from the Existing Model...................................25
Drawing Mode of Pro/ENGINEER..................................................................................................29

Opening a New Drawing File with Default Drawing Views in the Drawing Mode..................29
Opening a Blank Drawing File in the Drawing Mode............................................................29
Generating the General Drawing Views................................................................................30
Generating the Projected Drawing Views.............................................................................31
Generating Full Section Drawing Views................................................................................31
Related Topics................................................................................................................................33
Point 1: Creating Solid Models in Pro/ENGINEER and
Generating Their Drawing Views
Abhinav Rai
Pro/ENGINEER is a CAD/CAM application that designs a product and generates the data used in
product manufacturing. You can use it to develop the prototype of a product from scratch.
Pro/ENGINEER has several modes. The Sketch mode allows you to sketch the geometry of the
features of a model. The Part mode helps to convert a two−dimensional (2−D) sketch into a
three−dimensional (3−D) solid model. You can use the Drawing mode to generate the drawing
views of the solid model.
This ReferencePoint introduces the various modes of Pro/ENGINEER. It describes how to create
solid models in the Part mode and generate drawing views of solid models in the Drawing mode of
Pro/ENGINEER.
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Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER
Pro/ENGINEER is a feature−based, parametric CAD/CAM package. All modes of Pro/ENGINEER
are bi−directionally associative in nature. This designing tool provides you with various
environments to perform each step of the design process. For example, you can sketch in the
Sketch mode, convert the sketches into parts in the Part mode, and generate the drawings of the
parts in the Drawing mode.
Feature−Based Nature of Pro/ENGINEER

Pro/ENGINEER is a solid modeling tool. Every model in it is a combination of features. A feature is
one of the sections of a model. Since every feature in a model is considered as a separate object,
each of them can be edited individually. As a result, you can change the design in a very short time.
All the features of a model are related to each other and form a parent−child relationship. A feature
referenced with another feature is called the child feature. The feature that helps to create the child
feature is known as the parent feature. The child feature undergoes a change whenever the parent
feature is modified.
For example, consider a rectangular plate with four grooves of rectangular shape, as shown in
Figure 1−1−1:
Figure 1−1−1: Rectangular Plate with Four Square Grooves

In a non feature−based solid modeling tool, while converting rectangular grooves to elliptical ones,
you have to fill all the grooves and then redraw them with a new shape. In Pro/ENGINEER on the
other hand, you just need to modify the geometry of the rectangular grooves to elliptical, as shown
in Figure 1−1−2. This is possible because Pro/ENGINEER treats each groove on the rectangular
plate as a feature.
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Figure 1−1−2: Rectangular Plate with Four Elliptical Grooves

Parametric Nature of Pro/ENGINEER
In Pro/ENGINEER, the shape and size of a solid model are defined in terms of parameters. You can
control and modify these parameters to create a model of the required shape and size, and at the
same time maintain the design intent of the model. Figure 1−1−3 shows a solid model created in
Pro/ENGINEER:
Figure 1−1−3: Solid Model

Since Pro/ENGINEER is parametric in nature, you can modify the shape and size of the model
without loosing the design intent. Figure 1−1−4 shows the same model after modifying the basic
shape:
Figure 1−1−4: Modified Solid Model

Bi−Directional Associative Nature of Pro/ENGINEER
All files created in Pro/ENGINEER are associated with each other and a change in any one file is
reflected in the other files. When a solid model is modified, the changes automatically reflect in
other files related to it or vice−versa. This is known as the Bi−directional associative nature of
Pro/ENGINEER.
For example, consider a solid model of a flange that has a counter−bore hole at the center. If you
change the counter−bore hole into a straight hole in the Part mode of Pro/ENGINEER, the drawing
views will be updated automatically in the Drawing mode. In case you have used the flange in an
assembly in the Assembly mode, the changes will also be reflected in the assembly.
Various Modes Available in Pro/ENGINEER

Pro/ENGINEER is a complete CAD/CAM package, fully capable of developing a product from
scratch to a prototype. To accomplish this, it provides a number of modes, where each mode is
specifically used for a particular kind of requirement. For example, you can use the Part mode to
create parts, Assembly mode to assemble parts, Manufacturing mode to manufacture the parts, and
so on.
Sketch Mode
Use this mode to draw 2−D sketches of the features that are converted into 3−D models in the Part
mode.
Part Mode
Use this mode to convert 2−D sketches into 3−D models. This mode also has its own sketcher
environment, which is exactly the same as that of the Sketch mode. Surface modeling and Sheet
metal modeling can also be done in this mode.
Note To learn more about modeling techniques, see the Advanced Part Modeling Techniques
ReferencePoint.
Assembly Mode
Use this mode to assemble parts created in the Part mode. You can also create parts in the
Assembly mode and then assemble them. This mode can also animate mechanisms or assemblies.
Manufacturing Mode
This mode creates the data required by a Numerical Controlled (NC) machine to manufacture the
model created in the Part mode.
Drawing Mode
This mode generates the drawing views of the model created in the Part mode or the assemblies
created in the Assembly mode. You can also use this mode to draft 2−D drawings.
Format Mode
Use this mode to create title blocks and templates. These can be used in the Drawing mode to
generate drawing views.
Report Mode
Use this mode to prepare the report of a model with drawing views and graphics.
Sketch Mode of Pro/ENGINEER
To enter the Sketch mode, select File−>New from the menu bar or click the Create a new object
button on the toolbar available at the top of the drawing window. The New dialog box appears, as
shown in Figure 1−1−5:
Figure 1−1−5: New Dialog Box

You can change the default name of the sketch that appears in the Name text box. Click the OK
button to enter the sketcher environment. You can draw the sketches in the Sketch mode with or
without the Intent Manager. The sketch created in this mode is saved in a .sec file format.
Understanding the Intent Manager

The Intent Manager is a tool that draws sketches in the sketcher environment. When the Intent
Manager is turned on, options for drawing and modifying the sketches are provided in the toolbar
located at the right of the drawing window. When you open a new file in the sketcher environment,
the Intent Manager is turned on by default.
Sketching Using the Intent Manager

When you enter the sketcher environment, the graphics screen appears, as shown in Figure 1−1−6:
Figure 1−1−6: Initial Screen Appearing in the Sketch Mode

Note By default, the background color of the graphics screen is a blend of blue and black. In this
ReferencePoint the background color of the graphics screen has been changed to white.
There are three methods to invoke the tools for drawing, editing, and dimensioning the sketches in
Intent Manager. These are:
• Sketcher Tools toolbar: You can invoke the tools to draw, edit, and dimension the sketches
from the Sketcher Tools toolbar. This toolbar is located on the right of the drawing window.
• Menu bar: You can invoke the tools from the menus available in the menu bar.
• Shortcut menu: You can also invoke the tools using the shortcut menu that appears when
you right−click the graphics screen.
Note The methods that invoke the tools can be used only in the sketcher
environment when the Intent Manager is on.
Table 1−1−1 lists some important terms used in Pro/ENGINEER:
Table 1−1−1: Important Terms and Their Description
Term Description
Entity Any geometric element that you sketch in Pro/ENGINEER. For example, arc,
circle, line, and point are entities.
Dimension The measurement of an entity.
Parameter Any numeric value that defines a sketch. For example, all the dimensions in a
sketch are parameters.
Constraint The logical operations that define entities with respect to other entities in an
accurate way.
Relation The mathematical equations that relate entities or features.
Weak Dimensions The dimensions and constraints automatically applied to a sketch while
and Weak drawing when the Intent Manager is on. These appear gray in color and are
Constraints automatically deleted without your confirmation when you add a dimension or
constraint.
Strong Dimensions The dimensions and constraints you apply to a sketch or convert from weak
and Strong to strong. These appear yellow in color.
Constraints
Creating the Sketch Using the Intent Manager
Use the Intent Manager to create the sketch shown in Figure 1−1−7 in the Sketch mode of
Pro/ENGINEER. Save the sketch with the name mirror.
Figure 1−1−7: Sketch to be Drawn

To create this sketch:
1. Start the Pro/ENGINEER session and set the working directory.
2. Open a new file in the Sketch mode of Pro/ENGINEER.
3. Draw the right half of the sketch using the tools available in the Sketcher Tools toolbar.
4. Mirror the right half of the sketch on the left side to complete the sketch.
5. Dimension the sketch and then modify the dimensions.
6. Save the sketch and exit the sketcher environment.
Starting the Pro/ENGINEER Session
Start the Pro/ENGINEER session to open a new sketch file. Then set the current working directory.
All the files saved in the current session of Pro/ENGINEER will be saved in the working directory
that you selected. To start the Pro/ENGINEER session and change the working directory:
1. Double−click the shortcut icon of Pro/ENGINEER 2001 on the desktop of your computer.
The Pro/ENGINEER window appears.
2. Set the working directory. Select File−>Set Working Directory from the menu bar. The Select
Working Directory dialog box appears.
3. Create a new directory with a name ProE in the current directory and select it as the working
directory.
Tip It is recommended that you select the working directory whenever you start working in
Pro/ENGINEER. This organizes your files in a separate folder.
Opening a New File
Draw the sketch in the Sketch mode of Pro/ENGINEER. To open a new file in the Sketch mode:
1. Click the Create a new object button from the toolbar located at top of the drawing window.
The area at the top of the drawing window where the toolbar is located is called Top
Toolchest. The New dialog box appears.
2. Select the Sketch radio button and type mirror in the Name text box.
3. Click the OK button in the New dialog box. A new file opens in the sketcher environment.
Drawing the Sketch
Use the tool buttons available in the Sketcher Tools toolbar to draw the sketch. To draw the sketch:
1. Click the Create lines button and draw the lines, as shown in Figure 1−1−8. The weak
dimensions are applied automatically as you draw the sketch. These dimensions appear
gray in color.
Figure 1−1−8: Sketch After Drawing Lines
When you draw the top horizontal line, a strong horizontal constraint is automatically applied
to it. The strong constraint is displayed in yellow color. Other strong constraints are also
applied to the lines when you draw them.
2. Next, you need to draw a centerline that will mirror the entities on the left side. Click the
arrow at the right of the Create lines button from the Sketcher Tools toolbar to display the
flyout. On this flyout, click the Create centerlines button.
3. Select the left end point of the bottom horizontal line. A dotted centerline appears. Select
another point on the screen to draw a vertical centerline. A vertical constraint is applied to
the line, as shown in Figure 1−1−9:
Figure 1−1−9: Sketch with a Centerline
4. Click the Create a circular fillet between two entities button in the Sketcher Tools toolbar.
Create a fillet at the bottom right corner as shown in Figure 1−1−10. When you fillet the
lines, a tangent constraint is applied between the end points of the arc that forms the fillet
and the two lines.
Figure 1−1−10: Sketch with Fillet
Note To turn off the display of dimensions, click the Toggle display of dimensions
on/off button in the Top Toolchest.
5. Click the Create an arc by 3 points or tangent to an entity at its end point button and create
the arc, as shown in Figure 1−1−11:
Figure 1−1−11: Sketch After Drawing the Arc
Notice that one end of the arc is on the centerline while the other end is perpendicular to the
top horizontal line. This is evident from the perpendicular constraint, which is applied
automatically when you draw the arc using this option.
6. Draw a circle that is concentric to the fillet arc. Click the arrow at the right of the Create circle
by picking the center and a point on the circle button from the Sketcher Tools toolbar to
display the flyout.
7. On this flyout, click the Create concentric circle button.
8. Draw a circle that is concentric to the bottom right arc.
Mirroring the Sketch
It is evident that the sketch is symmetrical. As a result, the right half of the sketch can be mirrored
about the centerline to complete it. To mirror the right half of the sketch:
1. Click the Select one item at a time shift to gather more than one item button and select the
sketch by the selection window.
Note Notice that the selected entities and dimensions turn red to indicate that they are
selected.
2. Click the Mirror selected entities button. You are prompted to select the centerline about
which the selected entities will be mirrored.
3. Select the centerline using the left mouse button. The selected entities are mirrored, as
Figure 1−1−12: Sketch After Mirroring
Dimensioning and Modifying the Sketch
To dimension the right half of the sketch that you have drawn:
1. Click the Create defining dimensions button and dimension the sketch, as shown in Figure
1−1−7. Notice that as you dimension the sketch, weak dimensions are deleted automatically
and the dimensions that you add appear in yellow, indicating that they are strong.
2. Click the Select one item at a time shift to gather more than one item button and select the
sketch by the selection window.
3. Click the Modify the values of dimensions, geometry of splines, or text entities button in the
Sketcher Tools toolbar. The Modify Dimensions dialog box appears.
The dimensions that you have selected appear in this dialog box. Each dimension has a
separate text box and a thumbwheel to modify the selected dimensions. It is recommended
that you use the thumbwheel only when the change in dimension is small.
4. Clear the Regenerate Check Box and then modify the values of dimensions.
In case the Regenerate Check Box is selected, the dimension is dynamically modified, when
you modify it using the Modify Dimensions dialog box. It is recommended that you modify
the dimensions with the Regenerate Check Box cleared only when you have more than one
dimension to modify.
5. Exit the Modify Dimensions dialog box. The dimensions will be regenerated and will be
assigned the values that you defined.
Saving the Sketch
To save a sketch:
1. Click the Save the active object button from the Top Toolchest to save the sketch file. The
Message Input Window appears with the name of the sketch file that you had mentioned
while opening the new file.
2. Press Enter or click the Accept value button in the Message Input Window. The file is saved
as mirror.sec.
3. Click the Continue with the current section button to exit the sketcher environment.
Sketching Without Using the Intent Manager

You can also draw sketches without the Intent Manager. Use the menu bars or the Menu Manager
to invoke the tools to draw the sketch when the Intent Manger is off. The Menu Manager appears on
the right of the drawing window.
When you enter the sketcher environment, the Intent Manager is on by default. To draw the sketch
without using the Intent Manager, select Sketch−>Intent Manager from the menu bar. The toolbar
on the right is closed and the Menu Manager appears on the right of the drawing window. The
screen appearance of the sketcher environment with the Intent Manager turned off, is as shown
inFigure 1−1−13:
Figure 1−1−13: Screen Appearance When the Intent Manager is Off

While sketching without the Intent Manager, you need to regenerate the sketch after completion.
You can do so by adding all the required dimensions and constraints to the sketch. If you do not add
all the dimensions and constraints, Pro/ENGINEER will give you an error message indicating that
more dimensions and constraints are required. Similarly, if the dimensions and constraints exceed
the required number, the error message will state that the number of dimensions is more than
required.
Table 1−1−2 explains the difference in working with and without the Intent Manager:
Table 1−1−2: Difference in Working With and Without the Intent Manager
Working With the Intent Manager Working Without the Intent Manager
The sketch is dimensioned and constraints are applied You need to dimension the sketch and
automatically. You can easily modify them. constraints cannot be applied.
Geometry snaps are available as you draw the sketch. No snapping is provided.
Undo option is available for all Sketcher operations. Undo option is available only under the
Delete and Trim options.
Dimensions are updated automatically as you modify You need to regenerate the sketch after
them. modifying the sketch.
The geometry as well as the dimensions of a sketch can You need to select the options to modify
be dynamically modified. the dimensions or the geometry.
Tool buttons are available to draw and edit a sketch. The Menu Manager has menus and
submenus that contain the options to draw
and edit a sketch.
Part Mode of Pro/ENGINEER
This is one of the most important modes available in Pro/ENGINEER. All solid models are created
in it. There are various options available in this mode to create a solid model. These options can be
selected from the Menu Manager or from the menus available in the menu bar. To enter the Part
mode, select the Part radio button in the New dialog box. Figure 1−1−14 shows the screen
appearance when you enter the Part mode:
Figure 1−1−14: Initial Screen Appearance

On the left of the screen is the Model Tree. The Model Tree lists all the features of a model in the
form of a chronicle. In the New dialog box, select Use default template. Three default datum planes,
which are perpendicular to each other, appear on the screen. The Datum toolbar on the Right
Toolchest creates various datums.
Tip You can detach the Model Tree from the Pro/ENGINEER window. To do so,
select Utilities−>Customize Screen from the menu bar. The Customize dialog
box appears. Select the Options tab. In the Default model tree settings area,
select the Display as separate window Check Box and click the OK button. The
Model Tree appears as a separate window. Place the window to the right of the
main window. By placing the Model Tree window away from the graphics screen,
you have more drawing space available.
Concept of Datums in the Part Mode of Pro/ENGINEER

Datums act as the basis for creating a model. Datum planes, axes, curves, and points are used to
construct models. Generally, all engineering components have complex shapes and have more
than one feature. Pro/ENGINEER creates the base feature of the model before the other features.
Since all the features of the model cannot be created on a single datum plane, you need additional
datum planes to complete the model. There is no restriction on the number of datum planes that a
model can have.
The base feature of a model is used as a reference while creating the remaining features. For
example, consider a cylindrical rod that has external threads on it. This model has two features. The
base feature is the cylindrical rod, while the external threading is the second feature. To create this
model, create the cylindrical feature first. Then add the external threading to the rod.
Note When you open a new file in the Part mode, three default datum planes appear on the
screen. Although these are sufficient to start creating the model, the need for
additional planes arises as the model becomes more complex.
Various Types of Datums in the Part Mode

There are four types of datums in Pro/ENGINEER, datum planes, datum axes, datum points, and
datum curves. You can create datums using the options available in the Right Toolchest. Figure
1−1−15 shows the Datum toolbar on the Right Toolchest:
Figure 1−1−15: Datum Toolbar

Uses of Datum Planes
Datum planes are used as:
• Plane for sketching
• Reference to define the termination of other features
• Reference to copy, mirror, and pattern features
• Reference to create other datum types
• Help to assemble the components of an assembly
Uses of Datum Axes
Datum axes are used as:
• Reference to create datum planes
• Reference to dimension the sketches
• Reference to create coaxial holes and rotational patterns
• Help to assemble the components in an assembly
Uses of Datum Curves
Datum curves are used to:
• Create sweep features and complex models
• Create surfaces
Uses of Datum Points
Datum points are:
• Used to create other datum types
• Used as reference to define the termination of other features
• Used as reference for dimensioning
Procedure of Selecting Datum Planes for Drawing Sketches in the Part Mode
To draw a sketch, first select a datum plane or a planar surface as the sketching plane. Then select
a vertical or a horizontal reference to orient it. Figure 1−1−16 shows the SKET VIEW (Sketch View)
submenu, which specifies the horizontal or vertical references that orient the sketching plane:
Figure 1−1−16: SKET VIEW Submenu

The direction of viewing the sketching plane is normal to the sketching plane, or in other words, the
sketching plane is oriented parallel to the graphics screen.
Protruding the Sketches Using the Extrude Option in the Part Mode
Select Insert−>Protrusion−>Extrude from the menu bar. The PROTRUSION: Extrude dialog box
appears on the top right corner of the window and the ATTRIBUTES menu appears below it. Figure
1−1−17 shows the PROTRUSION: Extrude dialog box and the ATTRIBUTES menu:
Figure 1−1−17: PROTRUSION: Extrude Dialog Box and the ATTRIBUTES Menu
The items in the PROTRUSION: Extrude dialog box define the extruded feature. All the options
required to complete the extrude feature are listed in this dialog box. The figure indicates that you
are using the ATTRIBUTES menu to define the attributes.
The options in the ATTRIBUTES menu specify whether you will extrude the sketch to one side of
the sketching plane or both sides.
After you specify the attributes, the SETUP SK PLN (Setup Sketching Plane) menu appears. Figure
1−1−18 shows the SETUP SK PLN menu:
Figure 1−1−18: SETUP SK PLN Menu with SETUP PLANE and GET SELECT Submenu
The Use Prev (Use Previous) option selects the previous sketching plane again for sketching. The
Setup New option allows you to select a new sketching plane.
In the SETUP PLANE submenu, the Plane option is selected by default in case the Setup New
option is selected. The Make Datum option creates a new datum plane. When you select the Make
Datum option, the options that create a datum plane appear in a submenu.
After selecting a datum plane from the graphics screen, the DIRECTION submenu appears as
Figure 1−1−19: DIRECTION Submenu

The Flip option toggles the direction of the arrow that appears on the screen. When you select
Okay, the SKET VIEW (Sketch View) submenu appears. Use this submenu to select the horizontal
or vertical reference. By selecting these references, you can orient your solid model in standard
views available in Pro/ENGINEER.
After selecting the horizontal or vertical reference for the sketching plane, you enter the sketcher
environment. The sketching plane is oriented parallel to the graphics screen. The References dialog
box appears on the top right corner of the window overlapping the PROTRUSION: Extrude dialog
box. Figure 1−1−20 shows the References dialog box:
Figure 1−1−20: References Dialog Box

The message, Fully Placed, appears in the References dialog box, under the Reference status
area. It indicates that the dimension references are automatically defined. Sometimes, you need to
specify the dimension references manually.
After completing the sketch, click the Continue with the current section button in the Sketcher Tools
toolbar. The SPEC TO or SPEC FROM menu appears depending on the option selected from the
ATTRIBUTES menu. If the One Side option is selected, the SPEC TO menu appears whereas if the
Both Sides option is selected, the SPEC FROM menu appears. Figure 1−1−21 shows the SPEC TO
menu:
Figure 1−1−21: SPEC TO Menu

When the model is created, click the OK button in the PROTRUSION: Extrude dialog box.
Protruding the Sketches Using the Revolve Option in the Part Mode
Select Insert−>Protrusion−>Revolve from the menu bar. The PROTRUSION: Revolve dialog box
appears on the top right corner of the window and the ATTRIBUTES menu appears below it. The
dialog boxes and the menus that appear while creating an extrude feature also appear while
creating the revolve feature. The only difference is that the REV TO (Revolve To) menu appears
after you exit the sketcher environment, as shown in Figure 1−1−22:
Figure 1−1−22: REV TO Menu

While drawing the sketch in the sketcher environment, include a centerline that acts as the axis of
revolution. Draw the sketch on one side of the centerline in the form of a closed loop.
Using the Extrude Cut to Remove Material from an Existing Feature in the
Part Mode
Select Insert−>Cut−>Extrude from the menu bar. Draw the sketch of the cut on a plane and provide
the depth of extrusion to create the extrude cut. All the menus and the submenus that appear when
you create an extruded cut, are the same as when you create a protrusion using the extrude option.
The CUT: Extrude dialog box appears when you draw the sketch of the cut feature.
Creating a Solid Model Using Protrusion and Cut Options in the Part Mode
Create the model whose isometric view is shown in Figure 1−1−23. Assume the dimensions.
Figure 1−1−23: Model with Protrusion and Cut Features

The model has four features. The base feature of the model is at the bottom. The second feature is
a protrusion feature on the left planar surface of the base feature. The third feature is also a
protrusion feature on the right planar surface of the base feature. The fourth feature is a cut on the
second feature of the model. To create the given model:
1. Open a new file in the Part mode of Pro/ENGINEER.
2. Select the Top datum plane as the sketching plane for the base feature. Draw the sketch of
the base feature of the model and then extrude the sketch to some depth of extrusion.
3. Select the sketching plane for the second feature. Draw the sketch of the second feature of
the model and then extrude the sketch to some depth of extrusion.
4. Select the sketching plane for the third feature of the model. Draw the sketch of the third
feature and then extrude the sketch to some depth of extrusion.
5. Draw the sketch of the cut feature on the front planar surface of the second feature and then
extrude the sketch to some depth.
6. Save the model and close the window.
Opening a New File
To open a new file in the Part mode:
1. Start Pro/ENGINEER session and set the working directory.
2. Open a new file in the Part mode.
Creating the Base Feature
The base feature is a protrusion feature created using the Extrude option. To create the base
feature:
1. Select Insert−>Protrusion−>Extrude from the menu bar. The PROTRUSION: Extrude dialog
box appears on the top right corner of the screen and the ATTRIBUTES menu appears on
the right of the screen.
2. Select the One Side option from the ATTRIBUTES menu and then select Done. You are
prompted to select a sketching plane.
3. Select the Top datum plane as the sketching plane for the base feature.
The DIRECTION menu appears and you are prompted to set the direction of feature
creation. An arrow appears on the sketching plane. It points in the direction of feature
creation. In the sketcher environment, the plane orients itself with the face parallel to the
screen along the direction of the arrow.
4. Select Okay from the DIRECTION menu.
The SKET VIEW submenu appears and you are prompted to select the vertical or horizontal
reference for sketching.
5. Select Right from the submenu and then select the Right datum plane.
You are now in the sketcher environment. The Reference status area of the Reference
dialog box displays Fully Placed as the status.
6. Draw the sketch of the base feature as shown in Figure 1−1−24, using the tools available in
the Sketcher Tools toolbar:
Figure 1−1−24: Sketch of the Base Feature
7. Dimension the sketch and then modify the dimensions using the Modify Dimensions dialog
box.
8. After completing the sketch, exit the sketcher environment.
The SPEC TO menu appears and you are prompted to specify the depth of extrusion.
9. Select Blind and then select Done from the SPEC TO menu. The Message Input Window
appears.
10. Enter the value of depth of extrusion as 15 in this window.
11. Click the OK button from the PROTRUSION: Extrude dialog box to create the base feature.
12. Click the Saved view list button from the Top Toolchest. From the drop−down list, select the
Default option. The model of the base feature orients itself in the default orientation, which is
the trimetric view.
Tip To change the default orientation to isometric view, select
Utilities−>Environment. The Environment dialog box appears. From the
Default Orientation drop−down list select the Isometric option.
Creating the Second Feature
The second feature is a protrusion created using the Extrude option. To create this feature:
box appears on the top right corner of the screen and the ATTRIBUTES menu appears on
the right of the screen.
3. Select the left planar surface of the base feature as the sketching plane for the second
feature. The DIRECTION menu appears and you are prompted to set the direction of feature
creation.
4. Select Flip from the DIRECTION menu and then select Okay. The SKET VIEW submenu
appears.
5. Select Top from the submenu and then select the top planar surface of the base feature.
You are now in the sketcher environment. The dimension references are automatically
selected.
6. Draw the sketch for the second feature, as shown in Figure 1−1−25:
Figure 1−1−25: Sketch of the Second Feature
7. Dimension the sketch and modify the dimensions using the Modify Dimensions dialog box.
8. After completing the sketch, exit the sketcher environment. The SPEC TO menu appears
and you are prompted to specify the depth of extrusion.
appears.
10. Enter the depth of extrusion in this window as 15.
11. Click the OK button from the PROTRUSION: Extrude dialog box to complete the second
feature.
12. Click the Saved view list button from the Top Toolchest. From the drop−down list, select the
Default option. The model of the second feature orients itself in the default orientation.
Creating the Third Feature
To create the third feature that is a protrusion:
box and the ATTRIBUTES menu appears.
3. Select the right planar surface of the base feature as the sketching plane for the second
feature. The DIRECTION menu appears and you are prompted to set the direction of feature
creation.
4. Select Okay from the DIRECTION menu. The SKET VIEW submenu appears.
5. Select Top from the submenu and then select the top planar surface of the base feature.
selected.
6. Draw the sketch for the third feature, as shown in Figure 1−1−26:
Figure 1−1−26: Sketch of the Third Feature
box.
and you are prompted to specify the depth of extrusion.
appears.
10. Enter the depth of extrusion in this window as 15.
11. Click the OK button from the PROTRUSION: Extrude dialog box to complete the third
feature.
12. Click the Saved view list button from the Top Toolchest to orient the model in the default
orientation.
Creating the Cut Feature
The last feature that you need to create is the cut feature. To create the cut feature:
1. Select Insert−>Cut−>Extrude from the menu bar. The CUT: Extrude dialog box and the
ATTRIBUTES menu appears.
2. Select One Side and then select Done from the ATTRIBUTES menu. You are prompted to
select a sketching plane.
3. Select the front planar surface of the base feature as the sketching plane for the cut feature.
4. Select Okay from the DIRECTION menu. The SKET VIEW submenu appears.
5. Select the Top option from the submenu and then the top planar surface of the base feature.
selected.
6. Draw the sketch for the cut feature, as shown in Figure 1−1−27:
Figure 1−1−27: Sketch of the Cut Feature
box.
and you are prompted to specify the depth of extrusion of the cut.
9. Select the Thru All option and then select the Done option from the SPEC TO menu.
10. Click the OK button from the CUT: Extrude dialog box to create the cut feature.
orientation.
Saving the Sketch
To save the sketch:
1. Click the Save the active object button on the Top Toolchest to save the model. The
Message Input Window appears. Press Enter.
2. Select Window−>Close from the menu bar to close the window.
Using the Revolve Cut to Remove Material from the Existing Model
To create a revolve cut, select Insert−>Cut−>Revolve. The menus that appear when you create a
revolve cut are the same as those that appear when you add material using the Revolve option.
When you create a revolve cut, the CUT: Revolve dialog box appears.
Creating the Revolve Cut
Create the model shown in Figure 1−1−28. Assume the dimensions.
Figure 1−1−28: A Revolve Cut Model

The given model has two features. The first feature is the revolve feature that adds the material
while the second feature is the revolve feature that removes the material. To create the given
model:
1. Open a new file in the Part mode of Pro/ENGINEER.
2. Select the Front datum plane as the sketching plane for the base feature. Draw the sketch of
the base feature of the model and then revolve the sketch to 360 degrees.
3. Select the Front datum plane as the sketching plane for the second feature. Draw the sketch
of the second feature of the model and then revolve the sketch to 360 degrees.
4. Save the model and close the window.
Opening a New File
To open a new file:
1. Start Pro/ENGINEER and select the working directory.
2. Open a new file in the Part mode using the New dialog box.
Creating the Base Feature
The base feature of the model is a protrusion feature, created using the Revolve option. To create
the base feature:
1. Select Insert−>Protrusion−>Revolve from the menu bar. The Protrusion: Revolve dialog box
and the ATTRIBUTES menu appear.
3. Select the Front datum plane as the sketching plane for the base feature.
5. Select the Right option from the SKET VIEW submenu. Then select the Right datum plane.
6. Use the tools available in the Sketcher Tools toolbar to draw the sketch of the base feature,
as shown in Figure 1−1−29:
Figure 1−1−29: Sketch with Dimensions
box.
8. After completing the sketch, exit the sketcher environment. The REV TO menu appears and
you are prompted to specify the angle of revolution.
9. Select the 360 option and then select the Done option from the REV TO menu.
10. Select the OK button from the PROTRUSION: Revolve dialog box to create the base
feature.
11. Select the Saved view list button from the Top Toolchest to orient the model in the default
orientation.
Creating the Second Feature
The second feature of the model is a cut feature created using the Revolve option. To create the
second feature:
1. Select Insert−>Cut−>Revolve from the menu bar. The CUT: Revolve dialog box and the
ATTRIBUTES menu appear on the screen.
3. Select the Front datum plane as the sketching plane for the cut feature.
5. Select the Right option from the SKET VIEW submenu and then select the Right datum
plane.
6. Use the tools available in the Sketcher Tools toolbar to draw the sketch of the cut feature, as
Figure 1−1−30: Sketch of the Second Cut Feature
box.
8. After completing the sketch, exit the sketcher environment.
The REV TO menu appears and you are prompted to specify the angle of revolution.
9. Select the 360 option and then select the Done option from the REV TO menu.
10. Click the OK button from the CUT: Revolve dialog box to create the second feature.
orientation.
Saving the Sketch
To save the sketch:
1. Click the Save the active object button on the Top Toolchest to save the model.
2. Select Window−>Close from the menu bar to close the window.
Drawing Mode of Pro/ENGINEER
This mode generates the drawing views of the models created in Part mode and the assemblies
created in the Assembly mode. The file extension of the model created in Part mode is .prt and that
of the drawing created in Drawing mode is .drw.
There are two types of drafting in the Drawing mode, Generative and Interactive.
You can either use the templates provided in the Drawing mode to automatically generate some
common drawing views of the model, or generate the drawing views manually.
Opening a New Drawing File with Default Drawing Views in the Drawing
Mode
The Drawing mode provides you with templates to generate default drawing views. To open a new
drawing file, click the Create a new object button from the Top Toolchest. The New Drawing dialog
box appears. Select the Drawing radio button and click the OK button in the New Drawing dialog
box. The New Drawing dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 1−1−31:
Figure 1−1−31: New Drawing Dialog Box

The Template section lists the templates available in the Drawing mode of Pro/ENGINEER. If the
model is not selected by default, use Browse button to select the model whose drawing views you
want to generate. Click the OK button to enter the Drawing mode. The selected model automatically
generates the default drawing views.
Opening a Blank Drawing File in the Drawing Mode

To open a blank drawing file, select the Empty radio button in the Specify Template area of the New
Drawing dialog box, as shown in Figure 1−1−32:
Figure 1−1−32: Opening a New File

Click the OK button to proceed to the Drawing mode where you can generate the required drawing
views.
Generating the General Drawing Views

The Drawing mode first generates the general drawing view. This view acts as the parent view and
generates other views. To generate the general view, select DRAWING−>Views−>General−>Full
View−>No Xsec−>No Scale−>Done from the Menu Manager. The VIEWS submenu appears with
the Add View option selected by default. When prompted, select and specify a center point to place
the drawing view. The Orientation dialog box appears, as shown in Figure 1−1−33:
Figure 1−1−33: Orientation Dialog Box

Consider the case where you need to generate the top view of a model. In the Orientation dialog
box, click the Saved Views drop−down list and select the TOP option. Click the Set button to see
the top view of the model on the screen. Generate other standard drawing views of the model in a
similar manner.
Generating the Projected Drawing Views

Existing views generate the projected drawing views. The Projection option is available only when
you have generated a general view. Projected views are the child views of general views. If you
delete the parent view, the child view is also deleted.
To generate a projected view, select DRAWING−>Views−>Projection−>Full View−>No Xsec−>No

Scale−>Done. When prompted, select and specify a point on the screen where a view can be
projected from an existing view. If you specify a point at an angle to the existing view, you may not
be able to generate the projected view.
Generating Full Section Drawing Views

You can generate a full section view by projecting a view from a view cut through its length, width,
or height and by removing one half from the display. Figure 1−1−34 shows the full section view:
Figure 1−1−34: Full Section View

To generate the full section view, you need to have a drawing view on the screen. Select
DRAWING−>Views−>Projection−>Full View−>Section−>No Scale−>Done. The XSEC TYPE
submenu appears. Accept the default options selected in this submenu and then select the Done
option. When prompted, select a center point on the screen.
After you specify the point on the screen, the XSEC CENTER submenu appears. Select the Create
option. The XSEC CREATE submenu appears. Select Offset−>Both Sides−>Single−>Done from
this submenu. When the Message Input Window appears, type the name of the section and press
Enter. A sub window appears with the solid model. Use the tools available in this window to define a
section. The section can be defined by selecting the datum planes or by sketching entities that
define a section. You can also create cross−sections of a model in the Part mode and retrieve that
section in the Drawing mode.
Related Topics
For related information on this topic, you can refer to:
• Advanced Part Modeling Techniques
• Generating Drawing Views in Pro/ENGINEER

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Sketch Mode of Pro/ENGINEER......................................................................................................6

Part Mode of Pro/ENGINEER.........................................................................................................14

Drawing Mode of Pro/ENGINEER..................................................................................................29

Feature−Based Nature of Pro/ENGINEER

Figure 1−1−1: Rectangular Plate with Four Square Grooves

Figure 1−1−2: Rectangular Plate with Four Elliptical Grooves

Figure 1−1−3: Solid Model

Figure 1−1−4: Modified Solid Model

Various Modes Available in Pro/ENGINEER

Figure 1−1−5: New Dialog Box

Understanding the Intent Manager

Sketching Using the Intent Manager

Figure 1−1−6: Initial Screen Appearing in the Sketch Mode

Table 1−1−1 lists some important terms used in Pro/ENGINEER:

Table 1−1−1: Important Terms and Their Description

Creating the Sketch Using the Intent Manager

Figure 1−1−7: Sketch to be Drawn

1. Start the Pro/ENGINEER session and set the working directory.

2. Open a new file in the Sketch mode of Pro/ENGINEER.

5. Dimension the sketch and then modify the dimensions.

6. Save the sketch and exit the sketcher environment.

Starting the Pro/ENGINEER Session

Opening a New File

Drawing the Sketch

Figure 1−1−8: Sketch After Drawing Lines

Figure 1−1−9: Sketch with a Centerline

Figure 1−1−10: Sketch with Fillet

Figure 1−1−11: Sketch After Drawing the Arc

7. On this flyout, click the Create concentric circle button.

8. Draw a circle that is concentric to the bottom right arc.

Mirroring the Sketch

Figure 1−1−12: Sketch After Mirroring

Dimensioning and Modifying the Sketch

Saving the Sketch

Sketching Without Using the Intent Manager

Figure 1−1−13: Screen Appearance When the Intent Manager is Off

Figure 1−1−14: Initial Screen Appearance

Concept of Datums in the Part Mode of Pro/ENGINEER

model can have.

Various Types of Datums in the Part Mode

Figure 1−1−15: Datum Toolbar

Datum planes are used as:

• Plane for sketching

• Reference to define the termination of other features

• Reference to copy, mirror, and pattern features

• Reference to create other datum types

• Help to assemble the components of an assembly

Uses of Datum Axes

Datum axes are used as:

• Reference to create datum planes

• Reference to dimension the sketches

• Reference to create coaxial holes and rotational patterns

• Help to assemble the components in an assembly

Uses of Datum Curves

Datum curves are used to:

• Create sweep features and complex models

Uses of Datum Points