Pro-E General Functionality

General Functionality

• Database management commands

• Layer control for placing items on a layer and displaying layers

• Measuring commands for distance, geometric information angle, clearance, and global interference on parts and assemblies

• Viewing capabilities to pan, zoom, spin, shade, and re-orient models and drawings.

The Function Modules of Pro/ENGINEER:

The core of Pro/ENGINEER is the feature-based, parametric solid modeling system for modeling mechanical parts.

The part model created by this system can be used to form mechanical assemblies and to produce engineering drawings.

The model can also be used to carry out many other related analysis, simulation, planning and manufacturing activities such as the generation of CNC tool paths and

Bills of Material. These extended functions are reflected by the following example Pro/ENGINEER modes.

BASIC MODES


Sketcher      :

                      Define the 2D cross-section (or section) of an object model for sweeping.

Part:

                      Create the solid model of a part.

Assembly

                      Form the solid model of an assembly of multiple components.

Drawing

Produce engineering drawings of parts and assemblies created in Pro/ENGINEER. These drawings are fully associative with the 3D solid model. When a dimension in the drawing is changed the dimension of the associated 3D model(s) will be automatically updated, and vice versa. These are frequently used Pro/ENGINEER modes.













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