OK I've seen enough. I have at least 8000 hrs of pro but after the first 1000 it doesn't matter anyway. I learned Sketcher and I hated it. Intent manager is easy, simple, and if it set up and used correctly it captures your design intent 90-95 % of the time. To say you MUST learn sketcher to...
One good way is to create the cross section of a single convolute using a datum curve, then revolve a simple surface using the previous curve as the section and then doing a copy transform to copy the surface once then do a pattern on the transform feature and create as many as you want. The...
To customize your toolbars:
Utilities>Customize screen
Select the toolbars tab
uncheck any toolbars you DON't want to see like drawing.
Check Toolbar1 at the bottom.
Now choose the Commands tab. Select the appropiate category on the left such as drawing and drag the icons you want to the new...
in config.pro
pipe_solid_centerline NO, this will remove it from the modeling window.
In a drawing set hlr_for_pip_solid_cl YES , this will remove it from the drawing. Otherwise you would have to layer it off
Thanks for the help madMango. The file is helpful in at least 2 ways. It shows you can do it if you have enough info, such as the equation of the pipe path, since it is not in a plane and is bent in 3D. It also shows me the limitations of SolidWorks. I am surprised by this. I have heard nothing...
OK- So I'm an expert Pro/E user and have recently been asked to learn Solid Works for vendor relations :).
I need to create something similar to the coil in this picture
http://www.kinetivision.com/images/pipe_coil.gif
I can't get a helix to wrap around the pipe path and I don't see the...
Yes..the more tips the better.. there are video tips of the week which cover a lot more stuff in full screen demonstrations with Pro/E. Try http://www.proecentral.com or there are a couple dozen free ones at http://www.kinetivision.com
select Utilities>options
this will open the config.pro editor. Choose the option and the value. Save it as config.pro in your start up directory.
Mapkeys
Utilities>mapkeys
Select new from the box
Enter in the keystrokes you wish to use as the trigger and pick record.
when done, stop and save...
The BASIC package...
Pro/ENGINEER Foundation II 1 each 4,995.00
To get good functionality like simp-reps, shrinkwrap, global ref viwer, envelope parts, etc.
Pro/ENGINEER Flexible Engineering Package II 1 each 19,995.00
Primary PDM solution. PDMLink is part of Windchill. Couldn't find...
