Feature Level Undo/Redo

You can Undo and Redo many common feature operations, such as Edit,
Edit Definition, Suppress, and Delete.

Task 1-10. Open ENGINE_BLOCK.prt and select features.

IMPORTANT- In the next step, you will be opening a

second Pro/ENGINEER window. You must resize and
reposition the window to the right of the tutorial.

1. Select ENGINE_BLOCK.prt from the assembly model.

a. Right-click and hold, and notice the many options available, then
select Open.
b. Press CTRL, and select EXH_MOUNT, BORE, and the
CARB_MOUNT group from the model tree.
c. De-select the features by clicking in the graphics window.
2. Cursor over the BORE feature and select it from the model as shown in the following figure.

Highlight and select the BORE feature from

the Model

3. Orient the model as shown in the following figure, then right-click and
select Delete.
a. Click OK to delete the child features.
b. Click Undo from the main toolbar.
 You can also press CTRL + Z for Undo .

Deleting Features and Clicking Undo

Query selection of features from a part works the same

as previously demonstrated with components in an
assembly.

4. Click File > Close Window from the main menu to return to the ENGINE.ASM

Editing Dimensions
When using Edit, you can enter dimension values for a feature in the
graphics window.

Task 1-11. Redefine an extruded protrusion on the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT.

IMPORTANT- In the next step, you will be opening a second

Pro/ENGINEER window. You must resize and reposition the window to
the right of the tutorial.

1. With the ENGINE.ASM open, select the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT using

any method you wish.
a. Right-click and select Open.
2. Edit the model as shown in the following figure:
a. Select the RIGHT_END protrusion from the model tree, right-click and
select Edit.
b. Double-click on the 5 dimension and enter 10.
 c. Click Regenerate from the main toolbar to update the
model.
d. Notice the LEFT_END protrusion updates since RIGHT_END is one of its parents.

Editing the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT

You can also select from the "Most Recently Used" drop-down list when
editing dimensions.

Redefining Features
You can use the Edit Definition option to redefine features. When
redefining a feature, you have access to the Dashboard for that feature, as
well as drag handles and right-click options on the dynamic feature preview.

Task 1-12. Redefine an extruded protrusion on the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT.

1. Select the RIGHT_END feature from the model.
a. Right-click, and select Edit Definition.
b. Notice that any features created after this extrude are not
displayed.
c. Notice that the depth is set to Both Sides in the dashboard.
d. Enter 8 for the depth in the dashboard.
e. Drag the depth handle from 8 to 12. Notice the depth value has updated in
the dashboard.
Dragging Depth Handle

2. Click Undo from the main toolbar to return to a depth of 8.

3. Click Redo from the main toolbar to return to a depth of 12.
4. Click Complete Feature from the dashboard. The model regenerates.

Model Regenerated
Redefining Features
Changing feature options, such as Depth can be quickly defined using
Dashboard icons or by right-clicking on the depth handle.

Task 1-13. Redefine a second extruded protrusion.

1. Redefine the LEFT_END feature as shown in the following figure:
 a. Select the LEFT_END protrusion from the model tree.
b. Right-click, and select Edit Definition.
c. Select the Options tab from the dashboard.
d. Specify To Selected for Side 1, and then select the front surface
of the RIGHT_END protrusion as shown.
e. Click Complete Feature from the dashboard.

Figure 13: Redefining Depth

Regenerating Models
In addition to using the toolbar icon, you can also press CTRL + G as a
shortcut to Regenerate.

Task 1-14. Edit the depth of the RIGHT_END and observe the LEFT_END
update.
1. Select the RIGHT_END protrusion from the model, right-click and
select Edit.
a. Double-click on the 12 dimension and enter 7.
b. Press CTRL + G to regenerate the model.

Figure 14: Model Edited

3. Click Undo from the main toolbar to return to a depth of 12.

4. Click Redo from the main toolbar to return to a depth of 7.
 5. Click File > Close Window twice to close both windows.

External Sketches
An External Sketch is simply a Sketch feature in the model tree that is
selected to be used in a feature tool, such as the Extrude Tool. The
flexibility of using External Sketches allows you to quickly select and
alternate sketch for a feature.

Task 1-14. Redefine an Extrude to use an alternate sketch on the

CRANKSHAFT.

1. Select the Folder Browser , then click the Part_Modeling folder.

a. Select CRANKSHAFT.PRT from the browser to view its preview,
and then click Open in Pro/E .
2. Select the ALT_LOBE_SKETCH from the model tree, right-click and
select Unhide.
a. Select EXTRUDE_2 from the model tree, right-click and
select Rename.
b. Type LOBE_EXTRUDE as the name, and press ENTER.
2. Select an alternate sketch for an extruded protrusion:
a. With LOBE_EXTRUDE still selected, right-click and select Edit
Definition.
b. Orient the model as shown in the following figure.
c. Select the ALT_LOBE_SKETCH from the model tree.
d. Click the yellow arrow on the model to flip the direction of
feature creation.
e. Click Complete Feature .
Redefining an Extrude
Feature

The alternate sketch is automatically hidden once used by the

extrude feature.

Dashboard Tool Flexibility

Due to the consolidation of many feature types into a handful of dashboard
tools, you can easily toggle between several options- such as changing an
extruded cut into an extruded protrusion.

Task 1-15. Redefine an extruded cut into a protrusion.

1. Redefine an extruded cut, as shown in the following figure:
a. Orient the model as shown.
b. Expand the CRANK_CUT group in the model tree.
c. Select OVAL_CUT, then right-click and select Edit Definition.
d. Click Remove Material to disable it from the dashboard.
e. Select Specified Depth from the depth options flyout in the
dashboard.
f. Drag the depth handle to approximately 12.
g. Click Complete Feature from the dashboard.
Redefining an Cut to a
Protrusion

2. Click Undo twice to return the extrude feature to removing material

(cut).
3. Click File > Close Window to return to the ENGINE.ASM window.
4. Click Save from the main toolbar, and click OK.

5. Click File > Erase > Current. Then click Select All > OK to erase
all models from memory.

This completes the first exercise.

Exercise 2: Creating Part Models.

Objectives

After successfully completing this exercise, you will know how to:

 Create datum axes and planes.

 Create holes, rounds, chamfers, and shells.
 Created extrude, revolve, and rib features.
 Copy, mirror, and pattern features.
Datum Axes
Datum Features, such as Datum Axes are created with easy-to-use dialog
boxes. There is no need to select the datum axis type, since the type of
geometry selected dictates the type of datum axis.

Task 2-1. Create a Datum Axis on the end of the

CONNECTING_ROD_2.PRT.

1. Select the Folder Browser , then click Working Directory to

view the Part_Modeling folder.
a. Select CONNECTING_ROD_2.PRT from the browser to view its
preview, and then click Open in Pro/E .
2. Click Datum Planes from the main toolbar to disable their display.

3. Start the Datum Axis Tool from the feature toolbar.

a. Select the cylindrical surface shown in the following figure.
b. Click OK from the Datum Axis dialog box.

Datum Axis Created

Coaxial Holes
The Hole Tool is used to create all hole types. The type of geometry
selected determines which type of hole will be created. In this case, and
Axis is selected as the Primary Reference. The Secondary Reference is
used to specify a placement plane.

Task 2-2. Create a coaxial hole using the previous axis.

1. With the axis still selected, start the Hole Tool from the feature
toolbar.
a. Right-click and select Secondary References.
 b. Select the 'D-shaped' surface shown.
c. Drag the depth handle, then right-click on the handle and
select Through All.
d. Double-click the diameter value and enter 5.5.
e. Click Complete Feature from the dashboard.

Creating a Coaxial Hole

Features remain selected after creation. This allows you to quickly create
subsequent features that refer to them, and also allows quick editing of
the feature.

2. Click Datum Axes , from the main toolbar to disable their display

Radial Holes
The Hole Tool is used to create all hole types. The type of geometry
selected determines which type of hole will be created. In this task, a
cylindrical surface is selected as the Primary Reference. There are
two Secondary References, used to specify the offset plane and the angle
plane.

Task 2-3. Create a radial hole on the end of the model for lubrication
purposes.
 1. Start the Hole Tool from the feature toolbar.
a. Select the cylindrical surface shown.
b. Right-click and select Secondary References.
c. Press CTRL and select datum plane TOP from the model tree and
the `D-shaped' surface shown.
2. Click To Next from the depth options flyout in the dashboard.
a. Type 2 as the diameter value in the dashboard, and press ENTER.
b. Double-click the angle dimension and enter 45.
c. Select the Placement tab in the dashboard, and enter 3 for the
Axial offset.
2. Click Complete Feature from the dashboard.

Creating a Radial Hole

The dynamic preview (yellow shading) is the same for Through

All and To Next. You can click Preview Feature to get an accurate
preview.
Selecting Multiple Round References
Selecting multiple edges for a round results in multiple round sets by
default. Pressing CTRL and selecting multiple edges results in asingle
round set.

Task 2-4. Create a round, experimenting with single and multiple round
sets.

1. Start the Round Tool from the feature toolbar.

a. Select the left edge shown in the following figure, and drag
the radius handle to 1.
b. Select the right edge, and drag its radius handle to 2.
c. Notice the second round set is independent from the first.

Two Round Sets Created

2. Select the Sets tab in the dashboard. Notice there are two sets
created.
a. Right-click on Set 2 and select Delete. Press CTRL and then
select the right edge again.
b. Notice how now there are now two references for Set 1 in the
Sets tab.
3. Drag the radius handle on the model to 4.
a. Notice how both rounded edges are now linked to the same radius
value.
b. Click Complete Feature from the dashboard.
 Round Created
Round-All Options
You can use the All Convex and All Concave options to quickly round
all the edges in a model.

Task 2-5. Create rounds on the entire model.

1. Start the Round Tool from the feature toolbar.

a. Select the Sets tab.
b. Enable All Convex and All Concave.
c. Enter 0.2 as the radius value in the dashboard.
d. Click Complete Feature .

Round Created

This functionality requires the Allow_Round_All config.pro option.

2. Click Save from the main toolbar, and click OK. Click File >
Close Window .
Selecting Intent Edges
When selecting edge references, you can often query to Intent Edges.
Intent edges allow you to select multiple edges at once, and also are
most robust. Instead of referencing specific edges, intent edges
reference the underlying feature.

Task 2-6. Create an intent edge round on the

IMPELLER_HOUSING_2.PRT.
1. Select the Folder Browser , and click Working Directory to
view the Part_Modeling folder.
a. Select IMPELLER_HOUSING_2.PRT from the browser to view
its preview, and then click Open in Pro/E .
2. Select the RIB_FLANGE group from the model tree.
a. Right-click and select Resume.
b. Select the Insert Indicator and drag it before the
RIB_FLANGE group.
2. Start the Round Tool from the feature toolbar.
a. Select the edge shown in the following figure.
b. Drag the radius handle to 7.

Edge Selected for

Round

4. Press CTRL and select the same edge again to de-select it.
5. Right-click to query to the intent edge (4 edges) and select it, as shown in the following
figure.
 Intent Chain Selected
for Round

6. Click Complete Feature .

You can also middle-click as a shortcut to Complete Feature .

Tangent Chain Rounds

Tangent chains are automatically selected when selecting edges for a
round.

Task 2-7. Create a tangent chain round.

1. Start the Round Tool from the feature toolbar.

a. Select the edge shown in the following figure.
b. Drag the radius handle to 3.
 Creating a Tangent
Chain Round

2. Click Complete Feature from the dashboard.

Shell Feature References

The shell feature does not require selection of "surfaces to remove", as
it can hollow out a model without any references. However, when
selecting surfaces to remove, you must press CTRL to select multiple
references.

Task 2-8. Create a Shell Feature to hollow out the model.

1. Start the Shell Tool from the feature toolbar.
a. Drag the thickness handle to 2.
b. Press CTRL and select the two surfaces shown.
2. Click Complete Feature from the dashboard.
 Selecting Surfaces to
Remove

Rib Feature Depth Options

Rib features may use a one side or both sides depth.

Task 2-9. Create a Rib from an existing sketch, for strength purposes.
1. Select the Insert Indicator from the model tree.
a. Right-click and select Cancel, then click Yes.
2. Click Saved View List from the main toolbar and select
RIB_VIEW.

3. Start the Rib Tool from the feature toolbar, and select the
RIB_SKETCH.
a. Drag either thickness handle to a width of 2.
b. Click Complete Feature from the dashboard.

Creating a Rib

Mirroring Features
The Mirror Tool can mirror solid, surface, and datum features, or
groups of features. Mirrored features are dependent on the original by
default.

Task 2-10. Mirror a rib and a hole to create a symmetric mounting

flange.
1. Expand the RIB_FLANGE group in the model tree.
a. Press CTRL and select Rib 1 and Hole 2.
b. Start the Mirror Tool from the feature toolbar.
c. Select datum plane FRONT from the model tree.
d. Click Complete Feature .

Mirror Created

2. With Mirror 1 still selected, press CTRL and select Rib 1 from the
model tree.
a. Drag the selected features into the bottom of the RIB_FLANGE
group.
3. Click Save from the main toolbar, and click OK.
4. Click File > Close Window .

Selecting Multiple Chamfer References

Selecting multiple edges for a chamfer results in multiple chamfer
sets by default. Pressing CTRL and selecting multiple edges results in
a single chamfer set.
Task 2-11. Create a chamfer with two sets on the CRANKSHAFT_2.PRT.

1. Select the Folder Browser , and click Working Directory to

view the Part_Modeling folder.
a. Double-click CRANKSHAFT_2.PRT to open it.
2. Start the Chamfer Tool from the feature toolbar.
a. Select the first edge shown in the following figure and edit the
chamfer distance to 0.5 in the dashboard.
b. Select the second edge (without using CTRL) and drag the
chamfer distance to 1.

Chamfer with Two Sets

3. Select the Sets tab to view the selected references.

4. Click Complete Feature from the dashboard.

Chamfer Created