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Learning Objectives:
• Create Linear pattern.
• Create Rotational pattern.
• Create Reference pattern.
• Create Table-driven pattern.
• Create Fill pattern.
• Control the size of the pattern instances using
constrains in sketcher environment.
• Use the Copy option.
• Use the Move option.
• Use the Mirror Tool option.
• Create section of the model.
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 Creating Feature Patterns

Patterns are one or two dimensional incremental array of features created from a
single feature called the parent feature or the leader. When a pattern is created, the
leader also becomes a part of the pattern.
• Uses of Patterns
1. Patterns create multiple copies of a feature, and hence save time of creating the
features individually.
2. All the instances in a pattern, including the parent feature, act as a single feature.
Therefore, they can easily be suppressed or mirrored.
3. All the instances in a pattern are related parametrically. Hence, you can modify
the number of instances in a pattern, the spacing between the instances, and
other parameters.
4. If the dimensions of the parent feature are modified then the dimensions of the
child features are also modified.

• Creating Patterns
• In Pro/ENGINEER, patterns are created by choosing the Pattern Tool
button from the Edit Features toolbar present in the Right Toolchest.
•When you choose this button, the Pattern dashboard is displayed.
The Pattern dashboard
• Drop-down list
The Drop-down list contains the various types of patterns. There are four types of
patterns that can be created in Pro/ENGINEER.
1. Dimension pattern
Hole patterned in
Hole on a surface two directions

2. Direction Patterns
Linear curve selected to

create a direction pattern Direction pattern
3. Axis Patterns
The Axis option is used to create rotational patterns.
The Pattern dashboard with the Axis option selected

Parameters for the axis pattern Rotational pattern Pattern created in both circular
created using the axis and linear directions
4. Fill Patterns
Fill patterns are used to fill the sketched area by a selected feature.
The Pattern dashboard with the Fill option selected

Fill pattern in Square Fill pattern in Diamond Fill pattern in the

shape on the square shape on the square Triangle shape on
sketched area sketched area the sketched triangle
Fill pattern in Fill pattern in Fill pattern in

Circle shape on Spiral shape on Curve shape on
the sketched circle the sketched circle the sketched curve

5. Reference pattern
Rib feature referenced Rib feature is

to the hole feature reference patterned
6. Table pattern
• Table-driven patterns are created by defining a table.

• In this table you need to specify the dimensions of the instances from
the edge or faces from where the leader of the pattern is referenced
(leader of a pattern is the feature that is selected to create a pattern).

The Pattern dashboard with the Table option selected
• You can create more than one

table to create a pattern.
• You can choose the Edit button
to display the Pro/TABLE.
Pro/TABLE

Table-driven feature Coordinate values of instances
• Options Tab
• When you choose the Options tab, the slide-up panel is

displayed, as shown in figure on the right.
• The options in this slide-up panel are discussed next.
Options slide-up panel

• Identical Pattern
• The Identical option is used to create an identical pattern.
• You need to select at least one incremental dimension to pattern the feature.
• Depending upon the incremental dimension selected, the resulting pattern will be
linear or rotational.
• Figure A shows a hole feature on the base feature and Figure B shows holes
patterned linearly.
• Similarly, Figure C shows a hole feature on the base feature and Figure D shows
the rotational pattern of the hole feature.
Figure B Hole
Figure A Hole on patterned on the
the base feature base feature

Figure C Hole on Figure D Rotational

the base feature pattern of hole feature
• Variable Pattern
• The Variable type of pattern is used when the instances vary in size.
• In this type of pattern the instances can be placed on different surfaces and
can also intersect with the edges of the placement surface.
• The feature shown in Figure A is patterned using the Variable option and
is shown in Figure B.

Figure A A rod on Figure B Varying

the base feature pattern of the rod
• General Pattern
• The most complex patterns can be created using the General pattern.
• This is used to create patterns in which the instances touch each other and
intersect with other instances or the edges of the surface.
• The hole shown in Figure A is patterned using the General option and is
shown in Figure B.

Figure A Hole on the base feature Figure B General pattern

• Deleting a Pattern
• You can delete a pattern by selecting it from the Model Tree.
• Select the pattern feature from the Model Tree and right-click to invoke the
shortcut menu.
• Choose the Delete Pattern option from the shortcut menu.
 Copying Features
• The Copy option facilitates the model and speeds up its
creation by copying and mirroring the selected features.
• This option reduces the time required in the model creation
and also helps in maintaining the symmetry of the model.
• When you choose the Copy option from the FEAT menu, the
COPY FEATURE submenu appears.
• The various options in this submenu are discussed next. COPY FEATURE
submenu

• New Refs
• The New Refs option is used to copy a feature by varying the
dimension values and by selecting new references.
• The references can be edges, axes, or placement planes.
• Using the GP VAR DIMS menu menu, you can select the
dimensions that are to be varied while copying a feature with new
references.
• The options in the WHICH REF menu enables us to keep the
same references or the new references. GP VAR DIMS menu
• Same Refs
• When you use the Same Refs option, you have the flexibility to
vary the dimensions of the copied features.
• You need to select the dimensions you want to vary while
copying a feature.
• The dimensional and placement references of the copied WHICH REF menu
feature are the same as for the source feature.

• Mirror
• The Mirror option is used to copy a feature by mirroring it about a specified datum
plane or a planar surface.
• When you invoke this option, you are prompted to select the features to be
mirrored.
• Once you select the features to be mirrored, you are prompted to select a plane or
create a datum about which the features will be mirrored.
• Figure A shows a rib feature that is to be mirrored and Figure B shows the model
after mirroring the rib feature.
Figure A Rib feature Figure B Rib feature

and the mirror plane after mirroring

• Move
• The Move option is used to copy features by translating or
rotating them. When you invoke this option, you will be
prompted to select the features to be translated.
• After selecting the features, you are prompted to define
the movements by combination of translation and rotation.
• The MOVE FEATURE submenu is displayed.
MOVE FEATURE submenu
• Rotating Features
• You can select a feature from the graphics window or from the Model Tree and
then rotate it about an axis, edge, datum curve, or coordinate system.
• Using this option you can select multiple features to copy.
• Translating Features
• You can select a feature from the graphics window or from the Model Tree to
copy it by translating it.
• You need to specify a perpendicular plane and the direction in which the feature
will be copied.
• You can also select multiple features to copy.
• Select
• The Select option provides the flexibility of choosing the features to be copied.
• When you use this option, you need to select the features either from the
graphics screen or from the Model Tree.
• You can select any number of features to copy.
• All Feat
• The All Feat option is available only when you copy a feature using the Mirror or
the Move option.
• When you use this option, all the features created are copied.
• FromDifModel
• The FromDifModel option is used to copy a feature from a different model.

• This option is available only when you are using the New Refs option of the
COPY FEATURE submenu.

• FromDifVers
You can copy features from a different version of the current model using the
FromDifVers option.
• Independent option
The Independent option specifies that the dimensions of the copied features are
independent of the dimensions of the parent feature.
• Dependent option
The Dependent option specifies that the dimensions of the copied features are
dependent on the dimensions of the parent feature.

 Mirroring a Geometry
• The MirrorGeom option from the FEAT menu mirrors the whole model
about a specified datum plane and the mirrored portion is automatically
merged with the original portion.
• All the features in the mirrored model are related to the parent model.
• Figure A shows a model and a datum plane for mirroring the model.
• Figure B shows the resulting mirrored model.
Figure A Model and a Plane Figure B Resulting mirrored model

 Creating a Section of the Solid Model

• The complex geometry of a model sometimes needs
sectioning so that you can understand the inner sections of
various features that are not visible from outside.
• Choose View > View Manager from the menu bar.
• The View Manager dialog box is displayed, as shown in the
figure on the right.
• In EDIT METHOD menu the methods of representing a
model are listed. The View Manager
dialog box
The EDIT METHOD menu

• Work Region Method

• This method of representing a model is very similar to
removing material (creating cut) from a model.
• Choose the Work Region option from the EDIT METHOD
menu.
• The SOLID OPTS submenu is displayed.
The SOLID OPTS submenu
Solid model Sketch of the section lines Sectioned model

 Tutorial 1
In this tutorial you will create the model shown in Figure A. This figure also shows the
isometric, top, front, and right-side views of the model. (Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Isometric, top, front, and right side views of

the model with dimensions

a. First examine the model and then determine the

number of features in it. The model is composed
of four features. (Figure B)
b. The base feature is an extruded feature. First

the sketch of the base feature (Figure C) will be
created on the TOP datum plane and then it will Figure B Isometric
be extruded to a depth of 9 (Figure D). view of the model
Figure C Sketch for base feature Figure D The default trimetric

view of the base feature

c. The second feature is also an extruded feature. The sketch of the second
feature (Figure E and Figure F) will be created on the right planar surface
of the base feature and then it will be extruded to a depth of 9 (Figure G).
Figure E Sketch of the second Figure F Sketch for the second feature
feature with weak dimensions
Figure G Model after

creating the second feature

d. The third feature is the same as the second feature,

and therefore, a copy of it will be created by defining
new references (Figure H).
Figure H The copied

third feature
e. The fourth feature is the same as the third feature
and therefore, a mirror copy of it will be created
(Figure I).
f. Save the model and then close the window. Figure I Last feature
after mirroring

 Tutorial 2
In this tutorial you will create the model shown in Figure A. The dimensions of the
model are given in the top and front views of the model shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 45 min)
Figure A The isometric view of Figure B The drawing

the model views of the model

a. First examine the model (Figure A) and then determine the number of features
in it. The model is composed of ten features.
b. The base feature is an extruded feature. First the sketch of the base feature will
be created on the FRONT datum plane (Figure C) and then it will be extruded to
a depth of 60 (Figure D).
Figure C Sketch for the base feature Figure D Trimetric view of

the base feature

c. The second feature is a round of radius 5 on the top

portion of the base feature (Figure E).
Figure E Round of radius 5
d. The third feature is also a round feature of radius

10 on the bottom portion of the base feature
(Figure F).
Figure F Round of radius 10

e. The fourth feature is a hole feature (Figure G) and then this hole will be
patterned. After you pattern the hole feature (Figure H), the hole and the
pattern features will be combined in a single feature.
Figure G The hole feature on the Figure H Model after patterning the
base feature hole

f. The fifth feature is a rib feature. The sketch of the rib feature will be created
on the FRONT datum plane (Figure I) and then the given thickness will be
applied to it (Figure J).
Figure I Sketch of rib feature Figure J Model after creating the

rib feature

g. The sixth feature is the mirror copy of the rib feature

(Figure K).
h. The seventh feature is an extruded feature. The

sketch for this feature (Figure L) will be created on
the top planar surface of the base feature and then it Figure K Model after mirroring
will be extruded to the given distance (Figure M). the rib feature
Figure L Sketch with Figure M The default trimetric view

dimensions and constraints

i. The eighth feature is a cut feature. The sketch for this feature (Figure N) will
be created on the bottom planar surface of the base feature and then it will be
extruded to the given distance (Figure O).
Figure N Sketch with dimensions Figure O Model after

and constraints creating the cut feature

j. The ninth feature is a hole feature created on the seventh feature (Figure P).
k. The tenth feature is the copied feature of previous hole created on the seventh
feature (Figure Q).
Figure P Hole feature on the Figure Q The copied hole feature

extruded feature

l. Save the model and then close the window.
The Model Tree for Tutorial 2

 Tutorial 3
In this tutorial you will create the model shown in Figure A. Figure B shows the top
view and front views of the model. (Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Isometric view of the model Figure B Drawing views of the model

a. First examine the model (Figure A) and then determine the number of features
in it. The model is composed of five features.
b. The base feature is an extruded feature. First the sketch of the base feature
(Figure C) will be created on the TOP datum plane and then it will be extruded
to a depth of 32 (Figure D).
Figure C Sketch of base feature Figure D Base feature after extrusion

c. The second feature is a cylindrical extruded feature. The sketch of the

second feature (Figure E) will be created on the top planar surface of the
base feature and then it will be extruded to a depth of 58 (Figure F).
Figure E Sketch of the cylindrical Figure F Model after creating the

feature cylindrical feature

d. The third feature is a hole feature and this hole

is coaxial with the cylindrical feature (Figure G).
e. The fourth feature is a hole feature and will be

created on the top planar surface of the base
feature (Figure H). A rectangular pattern of this Figure G Coaxial hole on the
hole will be created (Figure I). cylindrical feature
Figure H Hole on the base feature Figure I Rectangular pattern of the

hole feature

f. The fifth feature is also a hole feature and will be created on the top planar
surface of the cylindrical feature (Figure J). A rotational pattern of this hole
will be created (Figure K).
Figure J Diametrical hole on the Figure K Model after patterning

cylindrical feature the hole feature

g. Save the model and then close the window.
The Model Tree for Tutorial 3

 Tutorial 4
In this tutorial you will create the model shown in Figure A. Figure B shows the top
and front views of the model. (Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Isometric view of the model Figure B Drawing views of the model

a. First examine the model (Figure A and Figure B) and then determine the
number of features in it. The model is composed of twelve features.
b. The base feature is a protrusion feature. First the sketch of the base feature
(Figure C) will be created on the TOP datum plane and then it will be extruded
to a depth of 4 (Figure D).
Figure C Sketch of base feature Figure D Default trimetric view of

the base feature after extrusion

c. The second feature is a set of rounds created on

the edges of the four corners (Figure E).
Figure E Model with rounds
d. The third feature is a cylindrical feature and is

created on the bottom face of the base feature
(Figure F).
Figure F Model after

creating the cylindrical
feature at the bottom face

e. The fourth feature is a revolve cut and will be created on the plane passing
through the center of the cylindrical feature (Figure G and Figure H)
Figure G Sketch of the revolve feature

with dimensions and constraints
Figure H Revolve cut feature
f. The fifth feature is a fin that later will be patterned. The cross-section of the
fin (Figure I) will be sketched on the plane passing through the center of the
cylindrical feature and then the sketch will be extruded on both the sides of
the plane, see Figure J. A pattern of this fin will be created by constraining
the sketch, see Figure K.

Figure I Sketch for the fin feature Figure J Fin created on

with two weak dimensions the base feature
Figure K Pattern
of the fin feature

g. The sixth feature is a cut feature that will remove the

projections of the fins that are projecting out of the
base feature. This cut feature will be created on the
bottom face of the base feature, see Figure L.
Figure L Model after

h. The seventh feature is a circular cut that will be created trimming the fins by
on the top face of the base feature (Figure M). This cut creating the cut
feature cuts the fins in the circular shape, see Figure M.
Figure M Sketch Figure N Model after

of the cut feature creating the cut

i. The eighth feature is a cylindrical feature that will be

created on the top face of the base feature. The
sketch of this feature is drawn by using the edge of
the circular cut feature, see Figure O.
j. The ninth feature is a cut feature, see Figure P. This Figure O Model after
feature is reference patterned after creation, to create creating the cylindrical
its other instances, see Figure Q. feature
Figure Q Model
Figure P Model after after patterning
creating the cut the cut feature

k. The tenth feature is a cylindrical feature and is created on the top face of the base
feature, see Figure R. Later, this feature is reference patterned, see Figure S.
Figure S Model after

Figure R Model creating the reference
after creating the pattern of the cylindrical
cylindrical feature feature
l. The eleventh feature is a coaxial hole. After creating the

feature, create a reference pattern of this hole, see
Figure T.
Figure T Model after

creating the reference
pattern of the hole feature

The Model Tree of Tutorial 4

 Exercise 1
Create the model shown in Figure A. The top view, front view, right-side view,
detailed, and sectioned views of the model are shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 45 min)
Figure A Isometric view of the model Figure B Top, front, right-side, detailed,
and sectioned views of the model

 Exercise 2
Create the model shown in Figure A. This figure also shows the isometric view, top
view, front view, and the right-side view of the model. (Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A The Isometric, top,

front, and right-side views of
the model

 Exercise 3
Create the model shown in Figure A. The top view and front view are shown in
Figure B. (Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Isometric view of the model Figure B Top and front

views of the model

 Exercise 4
Create the model shown in Figure A. The top and sectioned right-side views are
shown in the Figure B. (Expected time: 45 min)
Figure A Isometric view of the model Figure B Top view and the total aligned
sectioned view of the model


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Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire for Designers Chapter 6

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 Creating Feature Patterns

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The Pattern dashboard

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Linear curve selected to

The Pattern dashboard with the Axis option selected

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The Pattern dashboard with the Fill option selected

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Fill pattern in Square Fill pattern in Diamond Fill pattern in the

Fill pattern in Fill pattern in Fill pattern in

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Rib feature referenced Rib feature is

• Table-driven patterns are created by defining a table.

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The Pattern dashboard with the Table option selected

• You can create more than one

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Table-driven feature Coordinate values of instances

• When you choose the Options tab, the slide-up panel is

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Figure C Hole on Figure D Rotational

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Figure A A rod on Figure B Varying

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Figure A Hole on the base feature Figure B General pattern

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Figure A Rib feature Figure B Rib feature

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• The FromDifModel option is used to copy a feature from a different model.

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Figure A Model and a Plane Figure B Resulting mirrored model

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 Creating a Section of the Solid Model

The EDIT METHOD menu

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• Work Region Method

The SOLID OPTS submenu

Solid model Sketch of the section lines Sectioned model

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Figure A Isometric, top, front, and right side views of

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a. First examine the model and then determine the

b. The base feature is an extruded feature. First

Figure C Sketch for base feature Figure D The default trimetric

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Figure G Model after

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d. The third feature is the same as the second feature,

Figure H The copied

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Figure A The isometric view of Figure B The drawing

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Figure C Sketch for the base feature Figure D Trimetric view of

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c. The second feature is a round of radius 5 on the top

Figure E Round of radius 5