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Advanced Modeling using Creo

Parametric 2.0
T3903-390-02
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Training Agenda
Module 02
Advanced Datum Features
Module 03
Advanced Sketching
Module 04
Advanced Hole Creation
Module 05
Advanced Drafts and Ribs
Module 06
Advanced Shells
Module 07
Advanced Rounds and Chamfers
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Advanced Selection
Module 01
Day 1
Module 09
Advanced Blends
Module 10
Sweeps with Variable Sections
Module 11
Helical Sweeps
Module 12
Swept Blends
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Day 3
Relations and Parameters
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Module 08
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Day 2
Advanced Layers
Module 14
Advanced Reference Management
Module 15
Family Tables
Module 16
Reusing Features
Module 17
Advanced Copy
Module 18
Advanced Patterns
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Module 13
Table of Contents
Advanced Modeling using Creo Parametric 2.0
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Sweeps with Variable Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Designing a Compressor Blade Solid Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating the Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Designing a Camshaft Solid Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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12-6
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Swept Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating the Faucet Solid Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Designing the Impeller Body of a Pump as a Solid Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating the Lamp Fixture Solid Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

Creating and Managing Assembly Layers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
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Advanced Reference Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1

Managing References on the Camera Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2
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Family Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-1

Creating Family Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-2
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Reusing Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1

Creating User-Defined Features (UDFs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-2
Placing User-Defined Features (UDFs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-6
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Advanced Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-1

Creating Varying Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-2
Creating a Fill Pattern on MUFFLER.PRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-5
Creating a Pattern Table for the Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-8
Creating Teeth in the V-Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-11
Creating Advanced Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-13
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Sweeps with Variable Sections
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Module 10 | Page 1
Exercise 1: Designing a Compressor Blade Solid Model

Objectives
After successfully completing this exercise, you will be able to:
Create a sweep feature that uses an X-Trajectory to orient itself.
Make a section follow multiple trajectories.
Scenario
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Retrieve the model.
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1. Disable all Datum Display types.

2. Edit the definition of Curve id 71.
Click Equation and review the equation used
to create the curve.
Close the editor containing the equation.
Click Cancel Feature .
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You are designing a jet engine compressor. Aerodynamicists have already provided you with the
necessary trajectories and the desired cross-section to design a blade. To use the given inputs
and retain mathematical control over the resulting surfaces, you have chosen to use the Sweep
tool with a variable section.
Begin the creation of the blade with a sweep.
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1. Select anywhere on the background to de-select

all items.
2. Click Sweep
from the Shapes group.
from the dashboard, if necessary.

3. Click Solid
4. Select the curve on the left as the Origin
trajectory.
5. Press and hold CTRL, and select the second
curve, to define the second trajectory.
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6. Select the References tab in the dashboard.

Set the second trajectory to be the X-Trajectory
by selecting the X check box for the Chain 1
trajectory.
, then click Sketch
7. Click Create Section
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9. Click File System

from the Get Data group in
the Sketch tab of the ribbon.
Select BLADE_XSEC.SEC and click Open.
Click above the model to place the sketch.
In the Rotate Resize tab, edit the Scale to 1.
Right-click the X location handle and drag it to
relocate it to the left arc center of the sketch.
Drag the location handle to place the section
on the trajectory crosshairs. Also, drag the
rotation handle upward to bring the right arc
center close to the X-Trajectory.
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View
from the Setup group.
8. Notice that the X-Trajectory locates itself in the
positive X-direction from the Origin trajectory (to
the right of the origin).
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10. Click Accept Changes

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11. Delete the angled centerlines.
12. Constrain the right arc center to be coincident
with the X-Trajectory reference.
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13. Click OK .
14. Click Complete Feature .
15. Orient to the Standard Orientation.
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Task 3:
Reshape the blade by using a different X-Trajectory.
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3. Edit the definition of Sweep 1.

4. Select the References tab.
Click Chain 1 to select it.
In the graphics window, select the newly
resumed curve.
5. Spin the model to observe the new preview
geometry.
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1. Click the Operations group drop-down menu and

select Resume > Resume Last Set.
2. Rotate the model to view the curve.
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8. In the model tree, right-click Curve id 71 and
select Hide.
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from the Quick Access toolbar

9. Click Save
and click OK to save the model.
10. Click Close
11. Click Erase Not Displayed

and click OK.
in the ribbon
This completes the exercise.
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Exercise 2: Creating the Trigger

Objectives
Create a sweep feature with a variable section.
Scenario
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TRIGGER.PRT
Create sketched trajectories.
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from the Datum group.

2. Click Sketch
Select datum plane FRONT from the model
tree for the sketching plane.
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You are assigned to create the trigger that is used to operate the drill. You create the trigger using a
sweep feature with a variable section.
Click Sketch then click Sketch View

the Setup group.
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3. Enable only the following Sketcher Display

types:
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4. Click References
Highlight the default references and click
Delete.
Select the two references shown in the figure.
Click Close.
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5. Click Center and Ends

from the Arc types
drop-down menu.
Sketch the arc shown in the figure.
6. Right-click and select Construction Centerline.

Sketch a centerline and edit the dimensions,
as shown in the figure.
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7. Right-click and select Line Chain.

Sketch a line segment perpendicular to the
centerline, as shown in the figure.
Use the trajectories to create a Variable Section Sweep.
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9. Click OK .
10. Press CTRL+D to orient to the Standard
Orientation.
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8. Right-click and select 3-Point/Tangent End.

Sketch the arc and dimension the sketch, as
shown in the figure.
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1. Click Sweep
Select the left curve.
Click the start point arrow to flip it to the top.
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Click OK .
Click Solid
Click Complete Feature .
Select Sketch 1 from the model tree, then
right-click and select Hide.
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Click References
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Select the top and bottom surfaces of the
model as additional references.
Right-click and select Line Chain.
Sketch and dimension a T section by
snapping to the existing Sketcher points.
from the Setup
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then click Sketch View

group.
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from the dashboard,
2. Press CTRL and select the right curve.
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Notice the ability of the variable section

sweep to drive the triangular surfaces to
zero, and then continue the feature as a
rectangular section.
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8. Click Save
9. Click Close
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in the ribbon and
click OK to erase all files from memory.
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Exercise 3: Designing a Camshaft Solid Model

Objectives

Create a solid feature using the Sweep tool.
Control the shape of a sweep feature mathematically.
Use the Trajpar and Evalgraph features simultaneously.
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Scenario
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CAM.PRT
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Review the datum graph features.
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You are a part of the team that is designing a racing car. The senior engine designer has decided on
a mechanism and lift profile for the intake and exhaust valves. He has provided you with a graph
of the desired profiles and has asked you to develop the camshaft. The graph displays degrees
of rotation versus offset distance. The mechanism has been designed such that a 1.00 diameter
base circle on the camshaft represents the zero lift profile on the cam. You have chosen the Sweep
feature as a tool to design this part because it enables you to control the shape mathematically.
Disable all Datum Display types.

Edit the definition of INTAKE_PROFILE.
Click Done from the menu manager.
Press ENTER to accept the default name for
the graph.
5. Review the section that defines the Intake Cam
profile.
6. The graph uses a set of imported points to define
the cam profile.
7. Click OK .
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8. Review the imported points.
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from the Navigator

Click Folder Browser
and click Working Directory .
Click in the address bar to highlight its
contents.
Press END, type intake_profile.pts, and
press ENTER.
9. Edit the definition of EXHAUST_PROFILE.

10. Click Done from the menu manager.
11. Press ENTER to accept the default name for
the graph.
12. Review the section that defines the Exhaust
Cam profile.
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Create the Intake Cam surface.
1. Click Sweep
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13. View the point data from the dashboard.

Double-click the spline.
Select the File tab from the dashboard.
Click Coordinate Info .
Click Close in the Information dialog box after
you finish viewing.
again to close the
14. Click OK , then click OK
section window.
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2. Click Solid
3. Right-click to query and then select the intent
chain edge as the Origin trajectory.
, then click Sketch
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View
types:
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6. Sketch and dimension the open section.
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7. Select the Tools tab, then click Relations

from the Model Intent group.
8. Notice in the figure that the Sketcher dimension
sd4 controls the section's width.
9. In the Relations dialog box, type /* Control
the height of the sketch based on the
INTAKE_PROFILE.
Press ENTER and type sd4 = 0.125
+ evalgraph ("INTAKE_PROFILE" ,
trajpar*360) / 100.
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The dimension symbols in your sketch

may be different from what is shown in the
figure. You should use the corresponding
dimension symbol in the relation.
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The 0.125 is in the relation to define the offset of the base cylinder of the cam from the
cylindrical shaft surface. The base cylinder of the cam defines the zero lift position
(the rest position) of the follower.
The system parameter EVALGRAPH is included to take the value of the height of the
cam from the graph INTAKE_PROFILE at every point on the trajectory.
The trajectory length parameter (trajpar) is included as a variable ratio from 01.
You then multiply by 360 since you are defining the cam profile around the cylindrical
shaft (360 degrees).
Finally, you divide the resultant dimension by 100 since you are provided with the graph
with an x-axis scale of 100.
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10. Click OK in the Relations dialog box.

11. Notice that the Sketch updates to reflect the
relation.
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12. Select the Sketch tab, then click OK .

13. Notice that the section revolves at a constant
offset. Click Variable Section

. Notice that
the sweep surface has updated to vary the
section offset according to the sketch relation
and datum graph.
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Task 3:
Create the Exhaust Cam surface.
1. Click Sweep
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2. Click Solid
3. Right-click to query and then select the intent
chain edge as the Origin trajectory.
then click Sketch
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5. Sketch and dimension the open section.
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6. Select the Tools tab, then click Relations

from the Model Intent group.
7. In the figure, notice that Sketcher dimension sd4
controls the section's width.
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8. In the Relations dialog box, type /* Control the height of the sketch based on the
EXHAUST_PROFILE.
Press ENTER and type sd4 = 0.125 + evalgraph ("EXHAUST_PROFILE" , trajpar*360) /
100.
Click OK in the Relations dialog box.
The dimension symbols in your sketch may be different from what is shown in the figure.
You should use the corresponding dimension symbol in the relation.
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9. Select the Sketch tab, then click OK .

10. Notice that the section revolves at a constant
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offset. Click Variable Section

. Notice that
the sweep surface has updated to vary the
section offset according to the sketch relation
and datum graph.
Task 4: Change the profile of the Intake Cam lobe.
4. Click Modify
from the Editing group and
select the spline.
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1. Edit the definition of INTAKE_PROFILE.

2. Click Done from the menu manager.
3. Press ENTER to accept the default name for
the graph.
again to close the
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6. Click OK
then click OK
graph section.
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5. Select the File tab and click Open Coordinates

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Select INTAKE_PROFILE_2.PTS and click
Open.
The graph appears.
The new points represent a more aggressive
cam profile for the Intake Cam.
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8. Click Close

7. Click Save
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in the ribbon and
click OK to erase all files from memory.
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Swept Blends
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Module 12
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Exercise 1: Creating the Faucet Solid Model

Objectives
Create a swept blend solid.
Scenario
FAUCET.PRT
Swept_Blend\Sketch_Sections
Task 1:
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You are tasked with completing the faucet by using a swept blend solid.
Create a swept blend. Begin by defining the trajectory and the first section.
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from the Shapes group

2. Click Swept Blend
in the ribbon.
3. Click Solid
4. Select the trajectory.
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1. Enable only the following Datum Display types:

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5. Select the Sections tab from the dashboard.

6. Select the lower vertex.
7. Click Sketch from the Sections tab.

types:
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from the In Graphics
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9. Click No Hidden
toolbar.
10. Click Sketch View
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and sketch a
11. Click Corner Rectangle
rectangle that is symmetric about the crosshairs.
Start at the upper-left corner so that the start
point is in the correct location.
12. Click One-by-One

as shown.
13. Click OK .
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and edit the dimensions
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Task 2:
Create the second section.

Orientation.
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2. Click Insert from the Sections tab.

3. Select datum point SEC_2.
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and sketch a
7. Right-click and select 3-Point / Tangent End
and sketch the arc with endpoints on the
upper-left and lower-left rectangle endpoints.
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8. Click Delete Segment

from the Editing group
and delete the left line segments of the rectangle.
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9. Click One-by-One
as shown.
10. Click OK .
Task 3:
Sketch the third section and complete the feature.

Orientation.
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3. Select the left end vertex.
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and sketch a
7. Right-click and select 3-Point / Tangent End
and sketch the arc with endpoints on the
upper-left and lower-left rectangle endpoints.
Sketch a second arc with endpoints on
the upper-right and lower-right rectangle
endpoints. This arc should have equal radius
to the first arc.
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9. Click One-by-One
as shown.
10. Click OK .
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8. Click Delete Segment

and delete the line
segments on the left and right sides of the
rectangle.
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Orientation.
12. Click Shading
13. Click OK
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14. Click Complete Feature
15. Click Save

16. Click File > Manage Session > Erase Current
> Yes to erase the model from memory.
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Exercise 2: Designing the Impeller Body of a Pump as a

Solid Model
Objectives

Define tangency of a Swept Blend surface to the adjoining surface.
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Begin the creation of a swept blend.
Task 1:
You are assigned a project to create a volute for a turbo compressor. The aerodynamicists have
provided you with the outlet for the volute as well as the cross-sections desired at five stations
around the perimeter of the model. You are asked to finish the 3-D model of the volute to complete
the gas path.
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in the ribbon.
3. Click Solid
4. Select the trajectory curve.
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5. Begin dragging the right trajectory handle, then

press SHIFT, and continue dragging the right
trajectory handle until it snaps to the edge of the
existing surface geometry.
6. Press SHIFT and select the upper half of the

trajectory.
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Orientation.
8. Select the Sections tab in the dashboard.
Select the Selected Sections option for
section type.
9. Select the first section.
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Select the third section.
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Select the fourth section.
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Task 2:
Specify tangency for the start of the swept blend.
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Task 3:
1. Select the Tangency tab from the dashboard.

Edit the Boundary Condition for the Start
Section from Free to Tangent.
Select the surface adjacent to the highlighted
edge.
2. Continue selecting the remaining three adjacent
surfaces. Notice that the first surface highlights
after all four surfaces have been selected.
Complete the swept blend feature.
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2. De-select all geometry then press CTRL and select Curve id 39, Curve id 44, XSECTION1,
XSECTION2,XSECTION3, and XSECTION4. Then, right-click, and select Hide.
3. Select the View tab in the ribbon.
Shell the model.
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1. Click Shell
from the Engineering group.
2. Edit the shell thickness to 0.10.
3. Press CTRL and select all four vertical, flat
surfaces to remove.
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from the Status types drop-down menu.

4. Select Save Status
5. Select the Model tab.
5. Spin the model to inspect it.
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Exercise 3: Creating the Lamp Fixture Solid Model

Objectives
Create swept blend features.
Scenario
LAMP_FIXTURE.PRT
Swept_Blend\Lamp_Fixture
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2. Select the following sketches from the model
tree and take note of their location:
Trajectories TRAJ_1 and TRAJ_2.
Sections SEC_1, SEC_2, and SEC_3.
3. Click anywhere in the graphics window to
de-select all items.
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Review the existing sketched curves in the Lamp Fixture part.
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You complete the design of a lamp fixture part by using swept blends.
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in the ribbon.
2. Click Solid
4. Click the arrow to flip the start point to the left
endpoint.
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Select the Selected Sections option for
section type.
6. Select the first section.
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Control the cross-sectional area at a specified location.
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Click Insert.
Notice a new Section 2 has been added after
Section 1 in the sections list.
Click Remove.
2. Select the Section 1 node from the dashboard
to activate it.
In the graphics window, right-click and select
Insert Section.
Select the section shown.
Notice the refined shape of the blend.
Insert an intermediate section.
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Select the second section.
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Select Set cross-section area control.
Right-click and select Area Ctrl Reference,
if necessary.
Select the vertex.
2. Type 1 for the Area value in the Options tab.

Type 4.5 for the Area value.
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Task 5:
Begin the creation of the second swept blend.
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1. Edit the definition of Swept Blend 1.

2. In the dashboard, select the Sections tab and
select Section 3.
Drag the start point upward 2 vertices.
Redefine the swept blend to create a twisting effect.
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2. Click anywhere in the graphics window to
de-select all features.
3. Press CTRL and select TRAJ_1, SEC_1,
SEC_2, and SEC_3 from the model tree.
4. Right-click and select Hide.
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in the ribbon.
2. Click Solid
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Notice that Section 1 is highlighted.
Read the current prompt.
Select the start point of the trajectory as the
location for Section 1.
Sketch the first section.
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2. Click Project .
Select Loop as the Type.
Select the octagonal surface.
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Sketch the second section.
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4. Click OK .
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Select the right endpoint of the trajectory as
the location for Section 2.

from the Setup group in
the ribbon.
3. Click Palette .
Double-click the 8-Sided Octagon sketch.
Click in the graphics window to place the
Sketch.
Drag the sketch to the cross-hair intersection.
Edit the Scale to 1 and click Accept Changes
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Click Close.
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4. Right-click and select Dimension.

Create a diameter dimension.
Select the 1.00 dimension and click Delete
to resolve the conflict.
Edit the new diameter dimension to 8.
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Orientation.
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Start Point.
Insert an intermediate section.
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1. Select the Section 1 node from the Sections tab

to activate it.
2. In the graphics window, right-click and select
Insert Section.
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4. Select datum point PNT0.

from the Setup group in
the ribbon.
7. Click Palette .
Place and dimension another octagonal
section, relocating the Start Point as shown.
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1. Select the Sections tab from the dashboard, if

necessary.
2. Select Section 2.
3. Type -45 for the Rotation value and press
ENTER.
4. Select Section 3.
5. Type -90 for the Rotation value and press
ENTER.
6. Orient the model as necessary to observe the
geometry.
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Specify rotation angles for the sections.
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8. Click OK .
Orientation.
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2. Select Set cross-section area control, if
necessary.
3. Right-click and select Area Ctrl Reference, if
necessary.
4. Select the vertex.
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Task 13:
Specify tangency for the start of the swept blend.
Shell the model.
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4. Select Save Status
drop-down menu.
5. Select the Model tab.

2. Select TRAJ_2, then right-click and select Hide.
3. Select the View tab in the ribbon.
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1. Select the Tangency tab from the dashboard.

Edit the Boundary Condition for the Start
Section from Free to Tangent.
Select the surface adjacent to the highlighted
edge.
2. Continue selecting the remaining seven adjacent
surfaces. Notice that the first surface highlights
after all eight surfaces have been selected.
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1. Click Shell
2. Edit the shell thickness to 0.20.
3. Press CTRL and select the top and left flat
surfaces to remove.
5. Spin the model to inspect it.
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6. Click Save
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Task 16:
View the models in the assembly.
1. Click Open
open it.
and double-click LAMP.ASM to
The black appearance was previously

applied to the LAMP_FIXTURE.PRT in the
context of the assembly.
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2. Click Save
3. Click File > Manage Session > Erase Current,
and OK to erase the
then click Select All

model from memory.
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Exercise 1: Creating and Managing Assembly Layers

Objectives
Create layers containing reference geometry features.
Scenario
Task 1:
DRILL_POWERTRAIN.ASM
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Complete the following exercise to learn how to create and manage layers.
In the top-level assembly, create a layer containing components from a sub-assembly.
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2. In the top of the model tree, click Show

and select Layer Tree. In the layer tree,
right-click and select New Layer.
3. Type EXTERNAL_COMPS as the Name in the
Layer Properties dialog box. Leave the dialog
box open.
4. Select components to add to the layer, as shown
in the figure:
Select the CYLINDER.PRT from the model
and click Place component on current layer
in the Place External Item dialog box.
Select the ENG_BLOCK_REAR.PRT from the
model and click Place component on current
layer in the Place External Item dialog box.
Select the ENG_BLOCK_FRONT.PRT from
the model and click Place component on
current layer in the Place External Item dialog
box.
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toolbar.
6. Expand the layer in the layer tree.
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Task 2:
Create a layer in a sub-assembly with the same name as the previous layer.
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7. Click Close
return to the DRILL_POWERTRAIN.ASM.
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and select Layer Tree. Right-click and select
New Layer.
4. Type EXTERNAL_COMPS as the Name in the
Layer Properties dialog box.
5. Select the GEARBOX_REAR.PRT and the
GEARBOX_FRONT.PRT from the model to add
to the layer, as shown in the figure.
6. Click OK in the Layer Properties dialog box. The
layer should appear in the layer tree.

and select Model Tree.
2. Select the GEARBOX_CHUCK.ASM from the
model tree, then right-click and select Open.
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and select Layer Tree.
2. Select the EXTERNAL_COMPS layer, then
right-click and select Hide. Then click Repaint
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4. Right-click in the model tree and select Save
Status to save this layer display configuration
to the model.
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be saved manually to the model if the layer
status is to be saved when the model is
saved.
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5. Select the EXTERNAL_COMPS layer again, then right-click and select Unhide. Then click
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9. Right-click the graphics window. Notice that
various operations are available and select
Suppress. Child components highlight in the
graphics window, as shown in the figure.
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. The components are returned to the display.

Repaint
6. Right-click in the model tree and select Save Status to save this layer display configuration
to the model.
7. Expand the EXTERNAL_COMPS node if necessary, and double-click the in
DRILL_POWERTRAIN.ASM layer to expand it, as shown in the figure.
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selected components and their children are
removed from the display and the regeneration
cycle.
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12. Click the Operations group drop-down menu and select Resume > Resume.
13. Click Save
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from the Quick Access toolbar and click OK to save the model.
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Display only select datum planes in the assembly.
1. Select the ENGINE.ASM from the model tree,

then right-click and select Open.
2. Click the Appearance Gallery drop-down menu
and select Clear Appearance.
Select CYLINDER.PRT and click OK.
You can use the existing default layers to

selectively Hide/Unhide datum features from
various components or assemblies.
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and select Unhide. Then click Repaint
and select Layer Tree. Expand the

01__ASM_DEF_DTM_PLN layer.
4. Select the in ENGINE.ASM layer, then right-click
5. Select the in ENGINE.ASM layer again, then right-click and select Hide. Then click Repaint
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from the main toolbar and click OK to save the model.
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then right-click and select Open.
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3. Expand the 01_PRT_ALL_DTM_PLN layer and
select the EXH_CUT_WIDTH datum plane.
Right-click, select Remove Item, and click Yes.
4. The datum plane should appear.
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5. Right-click in the Layer Tree, select New Layer,

and type DATUMS_TO_EDIT as the Name.
6. Select the datum plane you just displayed and
click OK.
7. Select the DATUMS_TO_EDIT layer, then
right-click and select Hide.
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8. Click Repaint
Display the datum planes at the assembly level and make modifications.
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to return to the ENGINE.ASM.
9. Click Close

2. Select the DATUMS_TO_EDIT layer, then
right-click and select Unhide.
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3. Click Repaint
datum plane can be controlled from this layer
at the assembly level.
and select EXH_CUT.
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5. Select the CYLINDER.PRT, then right-click and
select Activate.
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7. Select the datum plane, then right-click and

select Edit.
8. Edit the dimension to 7.5 and click Regenerate
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9. Click Close
to return to the DRILL_
POWERTRAIN.ASM.
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10. Click Save
11. Click File > Manage Session > Erase Current,
then click Select All
model from memory.
and OK to erase the
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Exercise 1: Managing References on the Camera

Housing
Objectives

Edit the references for features in a part model.
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Try to change the references of the cylindrical protrusion to the surface of the cut feature.
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2. Right-click CYLINDRICAL in the model tree and
select Edit References.
3. Click No so that you do not roll back the model.
4. The top of the model highlights and the message
window prompts you to select an alternate
sketching plane.
Task 1:
In this exercise, you move the cylindrical protrusion on the base feature and place it on the cut
feature. This involves creating new parent/child relationships for the cylindrical protrusion.
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5. Specify a new reference for the highlighted

sketching plane by leaving Alternate selected
as the default.
6. Select the top surface of the cut feature.
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Sketcher appears.
8. Keep the datum plane as the horizontal
reference by selecting Same Ref from the menu
manager.
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9. The first current dimensioning reference for

the sketch appears. Notice that this first
dimensioning reference is also the current
horizontal reference plane from the previous
step.
10. Keep the datum plane as the first dimensioning
reference by selecting Same Ref from the menu
manager.
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by leaving the default menu pick of Alternate
selected in the menu manager.
13. Select the side surface.
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11. The second current dimensioning reference for

the sketch appears.
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feature highlights in red in the model tree.
15. Click Cancel to undo the changes.
Investigate the parent/child relationships of the cut feature.
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1. Select the CUT feature in the model tree.

2. Right-click and select Info > Reference Viewer.
3. Click the down arrows for each of the three
parent features to display their references.
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4. Click Surface id 67. The front surface of the

block highlights as the sketching plane.
7. Click Edge id 185. The bottom edge of the

cylinder highlights as a dimensional reference.
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5. Click Surface id 177. The top of the cylinder

highlights as the horizontal reference plane.
6. This is an unwanted relationship.
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the previous task to fail.
Break the parent/child relationship between the cut and the cylindrical protrusion.
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the rectangular protrusion highlights as a
dimensional reference.
This surface is used as an alignment
reference.
9. Click Close in the Reference Viewer dialog box.
1. Right-click the CUT feature in the model tree

and select Edit References.
2. Click No so that you do not roll back the model.
3. Retain the sketching plane by clicking Same
Ref. Read the message window.
4. Leave the default Alternate and select the top
surface as the new horizontal reference plane.
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5. Leave the default Alternate and select the top

surface as the first dimensional reference.
Change the cylindrical protrusion as planned.
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second protrusion by clicking Same Ref.
7. Notice that the message window indicates
that the feature rerouted (edited references)
successfully.
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1. Right-click CYLINDRICAL in the model tree and

select Edit References.
2. Click No so you do not roll back the model.
3. Select the top surface of the cut as the new
sketching plane.
4. Click Same Ref to retain the horizontal
reference.
5. Click Same Ref again to retain the first
dimensioning reference.
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6. Click the side surface as the second

dimensioning reference.
7. Notice that the feature successfully reroutes.

8. Click Save
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Task 5:
Try to remove the rectangular protrusion as dictated by the new design intent.
1. Right-click RECTANGULAR in the model tree

and select Delete.
2. Click Cancel in the Delete dialog box.
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1. Expand the CUT feature in the model tree.

2. Edit the definition of section SECTION 1.
types:
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4. From the In Graphics toolbar, select No Hidden
from the Model Display types drop-down
menu.
5. Select the left vertical line, then right-click and
select Delete.
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from the Arc
types drop-down menu and create the tangent
arc.
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7. Click References
Select Surf:F7 and click Delete.
Click Close.
Click Yes in the Missing References dialog
box.
8. Press CTRL and select the left arc and bottom
horizontal line, then right-click and select
Tangent to create a tangency constraint.
9. Select the 2.50 dimension, then right-click and

select Strong.
10. Press ENTER to accept the dimension value.
and create the dimension

11. Click Normal
between the arc center and left surface.
12. Click OK .
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Task 7:
Delete the rectangular protrusion.
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1. Click Shading
from the Model Display types
drop-down menu.
2. Right-click RECTANGULAR in the model tree
and select Delete.
3. Click OK.
4. Click Save
5. Click File > Manage Session > Erase Current > Yes to erase the model from memory.
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Module 15
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Exercise 1: Creating Family Tables

Objectives
Create a family table of parts using the Copy with Increments tool.
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right-click and select Properties.
Edit the Name from d1 to BIT_DIA.
Click OK.
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2. Select the MAIN_PROTRUSION feature from
the model tree, then right-click and select Edit.
3. Select the 266 dimension, then right-click and
select Properties.
Edit the Name from d0 to BIT_LENGTH.
Click OK.
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5. Click the Model Intent group drop-down menu,

and select Family Table
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in the Family Table

6. Click Add Columns
dialog box.
Select the MAIN_PROTRUSION feature from
the model tree and select the 14 and 266
dimensions (BIT_DIA and BIT_LENGTH).
Click OK in the Family Items dialog box.
7. Click Insert Instance

in the Family Table
dialog box.
8. Type STD_BIT_8-218 for the Instance Name.
9. Type 8 for the BIT_DIA and 218 for the
BIT_LENGTH.
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12. Select the duplicate STD_BIT_8-218 instance
(called STD_BIT_8-2180), then right-click and
select Delete Rows.
Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
13. Edit the Instance Names, as shown in the figure.
14. Leave the Family Table dialog box open.
Copy With Increments

. Configure the
Pattern Instance dialog box, as shown in the
figure:
Type 18 as the Quantity, and press ENTER.
Select the BIT_DIA dimension and click Add
Item .
Type 1 as the Increment, and press ENTER.
Select the BIT_LENGTH dimension and click
Add Item .
Type 8 as the Increment, and press ENTER.
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Add a feature to the family table.
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1. Click Add Columns

in the Family Table
dialog box.
2. Click Feature in the Family Items dialog box, then
press CTRL and select the REDUCTION_CUT
feature from the model tree.
Click OK in the Family Items dialog box.
3. Edit the instances, as shown in the figure.
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Click Verify.
Note that all instances regenerate successfully.
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. Click Close.
6. Click Preview Instance
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. Click Close.
11. Click OK in the Family Table dialog box.
12. Click Save

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Exercise 1: Creating User-Defined Features (UDFs)

Objectives
Reuse designs by creating user-defined features.
Scenario
Feature_Tools\Create_udf
SPLINE_UDF_TEMPLATE.PRT
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use a generic connector end part to create a UDF.
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3. Click UDF Library

from the Utilities group.
4. Click Create from the menu manager.
5. Type spline_end as the name and press
ENTER.
6. Click Stand Alone > Done from the menu
manager.
7. Click No in the Confirmation dialog box to not
create a reference part.
8. Press CTRL and select the features in the model
tree, as shown in the figure, to be included in
the UDF.
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the UDF require prompts.
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manager.
10. Note the highlighted surface in the model.
11. Click Single > Done/Return from the menu
manager.
12. Type end surface as the prompt and press
ENTER.
The end surface was used for both the hole
and the cut.
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13. Note the highlighted datum axis in the model.

manager.
15. Type axis as the prompt and press ENTER.
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The edge was used for the chamfer.
16. Note the highlighted edge in the model.

17. Type end edge as the next prompt and press
ENTER.
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The axis was used for both the hole and the
angled datum plane.
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18. Note the highlighted datum plane in the model.

manager.
20. Type reference plane as the next prompt and
press ENTER.
The plane was used for the angled datum
plane.
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21. Note the highlighted surface in the model.

22. Type cylindrical surface as the next prompt
and press ENTER.
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cut.
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in and correct any prompts, if necessary.
24. Click Done/Return from the menu manager.
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Select END_CHAMFER from the model tree.
Click All > Done from the menu manager.
Click OK in the Select dialog box to complete selecting variable elements.
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2. Select the 10.5 dimension (d15) that defines the
length of the cuts.
3. Click Done/Return > Done/Return from the
menu manager.
4. Type spline length as the prompt for this
dimension and press ENTER.
9. In the UDF dialog box, double-click Family

Table.
10. In the Family Table dialog box, click Add
to add a column to the table.
Columns
11. In the Family Items dialog box, do the following:
Select Feature.
Select CTR_HOLE from the model tree.
Click OK.
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12. In the Family Table dialog box, do the following:
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twice to add two
additional instances.
Edit the values for the instance name and
feature columns, as shown in the figure.
Click OK.
13. Click OK in the UDF dialog box to save the UDF
to your working directory.
14. Click Done/Return from the menu manager.
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15. Click Save
OK to save the model.
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Exercise 2: Placing User-Defined Features (UDFs)

Objectives
Reuse designs by inserting user-defined features.
Scenario
FINAL_GEAR_SHAFT_UDF.PRT
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2. Click User-Defined Feature
from the Get
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3. In the Open dialog box, select SPLINE_END.
GPH and click Open.
4. In the Select Instance dialog box, select the
NO_HOLE instance and click Open.
5. In the Insert User-Defined Feature dialog box,
accept the default selection of Advanced
reference configuration and click OK.
6. Click OK in the Information window.
Place the UDF on the Final Gear Shaft UDF part.
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you have already created a UDF. Insert the UDF on the connector ends of the front engine block.
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box, do the following:
Select the Options tab and select Keep
dimension values for Scaling.
Clear the check box for redefining feature
END_CHAMFER.
Select the Placement tab.
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box, select AXIS (Reference 2) from the list of
original feature references.
11. Select datum axis A_2, shown in the figure, as
the corresponding reference for Axis.
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box, select EDGE (Reference 1) from the list of
9. Select the edge shown in the figure as the
corresponding reference for End Edge.
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box, select SURFACE (Reference 3) from the
list of original feature references.
13. Select datum plane FRONT shown in the figure
as the corresponding reference for Reference
Plane.
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corresponding reference for End Surface.
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corresponding reference for Cylindrical Surface.
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box, select the Variables tab and type 15 as the
value for the d15 cut dimension.
Click Accept .
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19. Click Save

from the Quick Access toolbar.
20. Click OK in the Save Object dialog box.
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Place the UDF on the Chuck UDF part.
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dimension values for Scaling.
Clear the check box for redefining feature
END_CHAMFER.
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from the Get
Data group.
GPH and click Open.
NO_HOLE instance and click Open.
1. Click Working Directory

from the Navigator.
2. Double-click CHUCK_UDF.PRT from the
Browser to open it.
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Plane.
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uses various features to add and remove
material at the same time. Also, since a
feature tool such as Extrude can be used to
create cuts or protrusions, it is possible to
create a UDF that can be toggled between
Cut and Protrusion upon placement.
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from the main toolbar.
Task 3:
Place the UDF on the Engine Block Front part.
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from the Navigator.
2. Double-click ENG_BLOCK_FRONT.PRT from
the Browser to open it.

from the Get
Data group.
GPH and click Open.
HOLE instance and click Open.
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10. Zoom in and select the surface shown in the
figure as the corresponding reference for End
Surface.
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Select the Options tab.
Select Scale by value for Scaling and type
0.33 as the Scaling factor.
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Plane.
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Click First Feature
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21. Notice that you are now redefining the chamfer feature within the UDF.
22. In the dashboard, do the following:
Change 45 x D to Angle x D from the
Dimensioning Scheme drop-down list.
.
Click Switch Surfaces
Type 30 as the angle value.
Type 0.75 as the chamfer distance (D) value,
as shown in the figure.
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23. Click Accept

in the User Defined Feature
Placement dialog box.
from the main toolbar.
24. Click Save
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26. Click Close

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27. Click File > Manage Session > Erase Not
Displayed and click OK to erase all files from
memory.
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Exercise 1: Creating Varying Patterns

Objectives
Use various techniques to create patterns with members that vary as they are patterned.
Scenario
Pattern\Dim_Pattern_1st
ENGINE_COVER.PRT
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Create a varying dimension pattern of the FRONT_VENT.
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toolbar and select FRONT.
3. Select Group FRONT_VENT from the model
tree.
Right-click and select Pattern.
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4. In the dashboard, verify that the pattern type is

Dimension.
5. Select the 30 dimension and type 8 as the
increment.
Edit the number of members to 11.
from the
Click Complete Feature
dashboard.
Notice that the pattern has narrowed
automatically.
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Determine why the patterned cut automatically narrowed.
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2. Click Cancel
from the Sketcher toolbar and
then click Yes.
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To test that a feature varies as desired once

it is patterned, drag the end of a dimensions
arrow.
1. Expand Pattern 3 of FRONT_VENT, Group

FRONT_VENT, and FRONT_CUT.
Select Section 1, then right-click and select
Edit Definition.
Enable only the following Sketcher Display
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types:
Notice that the pattern narrowed automatically
due to the construction geometry in the sketch
that was used to capture the design intent. As
the 30 dimension is increased, the length of
the sketch follows the construction geometry.
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and select BACK.
2. Expand the Group BACK_VENT group in the
model tree.
Expand BACK_CUT.
Select Section 1, then right-click and select
Edit Definition.
Notice the use of a construction arc in the
sketch. The sketch follows this path when
patterned.
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3. Click Cancel
from the Sketcher toolbar and
then click Yes.
4. Select the Group BACK_VENT from the model
tree.
Right-click and select Pattern.
5. Select the 30 dimension, type 8 as the increment,

and press ENTER.
6. Spin the model slightly and notice that the last
pattern member is very close to the U shaped
cut.
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Task 4:
Refine the pattern by adding an additional dimension to increment.
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1. With the pattern still selected, right-click and

select Edit Definition.
Press CTRL, select the 24 dimension, type -1
as the increment, and press ENTER.
2. In the dashboard, do the following:
Select the Dimensions tab and notice the
second dimension in the first direction.
Edit the number of pattern members to 11 and
press ENTER.
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Exercise 2: Creating a Fill Pattern on MUFFLER.PRT

Objectives
Create a Fill pattern.
Scenario
Pattern\Fill_Pattern
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MUFFLER.PRT
Create a Fill pattern on MUFFLER.PRT.
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2. Select the EXH_HOLE feature from the model
tree, then right-click and select Pattern.
3. Select Fill as the pattern type, if necessary.
Select the circular sketch feature from the
model.
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to 5.
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from the Spacing types drop-down menu.
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9. In the dashboard, select Curve Spacing

the Spacing types drop-down menu.
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to 180
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11. Edit the Pattern Grid Rotation

degrees.
to -1.
13. Edit the Pattern Boundary Spacing
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to 45
degrees.
15. Select the two pattern members closest to the
front edge to disable them.
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Exercise 3: Creating a Pattern Table for the Muffler

Objectives
Create a pattern table.
Scenario
Task 1:
MUFFLER_PATTERN.PRT
Pattern\Create_Pat_Table
Open a template part and create a pattern.
Convert the pattern to a pattern table.
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2. Select Hole 1 and click Pattern
Editing group.
3. In the dashboard, edit the pattern type to
Dimension, if necessary.
Select the 7.5 dimension and type 5 as the
increment.
Right-click and select Direction 2
Dimensions.
Select the 8 dimension and type 5 as the
increment.
Type 8 for the number of members in the first
direction (horizontal).
Type 7 for the number of members in the
second direction (vertical).
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selected.
2. Right-click and select Edit Definition.
3. In the dashboard, edit the pattern type from
Dimension to Table and click Yes in the Confirm
dialog box.
Press CTRL and select the 3 dimension.
Select the Table Dimensions tab and notice
all three dimensions.
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clicking in the idx column.
Press SHIFT and select instance 6 to highlight
pattern instances 16.
Click Edit > Delete.
In the Delete Rows/Columns dialog box, select
Rows and click OK.
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4. In the dashboard, select the Tables tab.

Click in the Name field, edit the table name to
MUFFLER-1, and press ENTER.
Click Edit.
5. The Pro/TABLE Editor launches.
6. Notice that the table contains values for the
existing holes. The system converted the
Dimension pattern into a Table pattern.
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8
1112
1516
2325
3032
3940
4344
47
4954
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this instance in the table since it cannot be modified using the table. Therefore, instance
#1 in the table is actually pattern instance #2, and instance #55 in the table is actually
pattern instance #56.
9. Type 4 in the DIA (3.00) column for the following instances:

9
1417
22
2728
33
3841
46
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10. Click File > Exit from the Pro/TABLE Editor to

close it.
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Exercise 4: Creating Teeth in the V-Belt

Objectives
Create a Curve pattern.
Scenario
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Use a Curve pattern to create evenly spaced teeth within the V-belt.
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2. Notice that the V-belt wraps around the two
pulleys and the idler.
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3. Right-click V_BELT_3L.PRT and select Open.

4. Select the BELT_PATH sketch.
5. Right-click TOOTH_SECTION and select Edit

Definition.
types:
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8. Zoom in on the section. Notice that it is tangent
to the BELT_PATH sketch.
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9. Click OK
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10. With TOOTH_SECTION still selected, start the

Extrude
11. In the dashboard, click Remove Material
Edit the Side 1 depth to Through All

.
Select the Options tab and edit the Side 2
.
depth to Through All
from the dashboard.
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Orientation.
14. With Extrude 1 still selected, click Pattern
from the Editing group.
15. Edit the pattern type to Curve.
16. Select sketch BELT_PATH.
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to return to the BELT.ASM.
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21. Click Save
22. Click File > Manage Session > Erase Current, then click Select All
the model from memory.
and OK to erase
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Exercise 5: Creating Advanced Patterns

Objectives

Create dimension patterns in two directions.
Create rotational patterns.
Create fill patterns.
Create patterns of patterns.
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Scenario
You have been assigned to complete the design for a cover, which requires multiple patterns.
Task 1:
COVER.PRT
Create the first pattern of a Nested pattern.
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4. Select Hole 1 and click Pattern .
5. In the dashboard, select Dimension as the
pattern type.
6. Select the horizontal 2 dimension and edit the
increment to 4.
7. Right-click and select Direction 2 Dimensions.
8. Select the vertical 2 dimension and edit the
increment to 4.

10. Zoom out slightly.
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Task 2:
Create a Fill pattern of the previous pattern.
value
Type 6 as the Pattern Boundary Spacing

value and press ENTER.
Notice that the pattern is not symmetric within
the sketch, as shown in the figure.
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Type 16 as the Pattern Spacing

and press ENTER.
from the spacing
4. Select Diamond Spacing

types drop-down menu.
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1. Create a Fill pattern of the previous pattern.

2. Right-click and select Pattern.
3. Edit the pattern type to Fill.
Select the circular FILL_SKETCH from the
model.
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5. In the dashboard, select the Options tab.

Select the Use alternate origin check box.
Select datum point PNT0 from the model tree.
Notice that the pattern is now symmetric within
the sketch.
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Task 3:
Pattern the extruded cut.
1. Disable Plane Display
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Create a reference pattern on the previous nested pattern.
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selected.
3. Verify that the pattern type is set to Dimension.
4. Select the 45 degree dimension, and edit the
increment to 60.
5. Edit the number of members to 6.
7. Spin the model and view the pattern.
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2. Disable Point Display
3. Select Extrude 2 from the model tree.
4. Click Pattern .
Verify that the pattern type is Dimension.
Select the 49 dimension and edit the increment
to 12.
6. Spin the model and view the pattern.
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1. Select Round 2 from the model tree and zoom

in slightly.
3. Notice that the pattern type is set to Reference.
4. Notice that the Reference type is set to Feature.

7. In the dashboard, edit the Reference type to
Group.
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1. Select the nested pattern of extruded cuts (not

the reference pattern). Right-click and select
Edit Definition.
2. In the dashboard, select the Dimensions tab.
Edit the Direction 1 Increment to 14.4.
3. Edit the number of members to 25.
Complete the model by increasing the quantity of the Nested pattern.
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Sweeps with Variable Sections

Exercise 1: Designing a Compressor Blade Solid Model

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1. Disable all Datum Display types.

Begin the creation of the blade with a sweep.

1. Select anywhere on the background to de-select

from the Shapes group.

from the dashboard, if necessary.

6. Select the References tab in the dashboard.

7. Click Create Section

9. Click File System

10. Click Accept Changes

Reshape the blade by using a different X-Trajectory.

3. Edit the definition of Sweep 1.

1. Click the Operations group drop-down menu and

6. Click Complete Feature .

from the Quick Access toolbar

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This completes the exercise.

Exercise 2: Creating the Trigger

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Create sketched trajectories.

1. Disable all Datum Display types.

from the Datum group.

Click Sketch then click Sketch View

3. Enable only the following Sketcher Display

from the Setup group.

5. Click Center and Ends

6. Right-click and select Construction Centerline.

7. Right-click and select Line Chain.

Use the trajectories to create a Variable Section Sweep.

8. Right-click and select 3-Point/Tangent End.

from the Setup

then click Sketch View

from the dashboard,

3. Click Create Section

2. Press CTRL and select the right curve.