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Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire for Designers Chapter 1
Learning Objectives:
• Use various tool buttons to create a geometry.
•Dimension a sketch.
• Apply constraints to a sketch.
•Modify a sketch.
•Use Modify Dimensions dialog box.
•Edit geometry of a sketch by trimming.
•Mirror a sketch.
•Use drawing display options.
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 The Sketch Mode
Using the Sketch mode, a designer can sketch the 2D sketch of the product and
assign required dimensions and constraints to it.
• Using the Sketch Mode

The following steps outline the procedure to use the Sketch mode:
• Sketch the required section geometry

• Add the constraints and dimension the sketched section
• Add relations to the sketch
• Regenerate the sketch
If the Intent Manager is on while sketching then the sketch is automatically regenerated.
• Entering the Sketch Mode

To enter the Sketch mode, choose the Create a new object button from the File
toolbar. The New dialog box is displayed with various Pro/ENGINEER modes available.

 The Sketcher Environment

• When you enter the Sketch mode, the initial screen
appearance will be similar to the one shown in the
figure.
• This figure also shows the Sketcher Tools toolbar

that is on the right of the graphics screen.
• The buttons available in this toolbar are used to draw

a sketch.
Initial screen appearance in the
• The various drawing options are also available in the
Sketch mode
Sketch menu in the menu bar.
• When you enter the sketcher environment, the Intent

Manager is on by default.

 Working With the Sketch in the Sketch Mode

• When you enter the sketcher environment, the Select items button is
selected by default.
• If this button is selected, the sketcher environment is said to be in the

selection mode.
• In the selection mode, you can select entities from the sketch to edit them
and to invoke the shortcut menu.
• The options in the shortcut menu can be used to apply various operations on
the selected item.

 Drawing a Sketch Using the Sketcher Tools Toolbar

• The Sketcher Tools toolbar that is available on the Right Toolchest when you are
in the sketcher environment contains the tools to draw a sketch, dimension it, and
modify the dimensions.
• Placing a Point
• Choose the Create points button from the Sketcher Tools toolbar to place a
point.
• One of the applications of a point is that it is used to dimension a sketch if
placed at the corners of the sketch.
• Drawing a Line
• To create lines, there are three tool buttons available in the Sketcher Tools toolbar.
• To view the tools available to draw lines, choose the black arrow on the right of the
Create 2 point lines tool.
• The flyout appears with the three tool buttons.

• Drawing a line using the Create 2 Point lines tool

The Create 2 point lines button is used to draw a line by selecting two points.
• Drawing a line using the Create lines tangent to 2 entities tool

The Create lines tangent to 2 entities button is used to draw a tangent
between two entities such as arcs, circles, splines, or a combination of these.
• Drawing a centerline using the Create 2 point centerlines tool

You can draw horizontal, vertical, or inclined centerline using the Create 2
point centerlines button.
• Drawing a Rectangle
Choose the Create rectangle button from the Sketcher Tools toolbar to draw a
rectangle.

• Drawing a Circle
• To draw a circle there are four tools and one tool to draw an ellipse in the Sketcher
Tools toolbar.
• To view the tool buttons available to draw circles and ellipses, choose the black
arrow on the right of the Create circle by picking the center and a point on the
circle button.
• The flyout appears with five tool buttons.
• Drawing a circle using the Create circle by picking the center

and a point on the circle tool
As the name suggests, the Create circle by picking the

center and a point on the circle tool is used to draw a
circle by specifying the center of the circle and a point on
it.
Shortcut menu
• Drawing a Construction Circle

• A construction circle is a circle that is used to align entities, is used for
diametrical or radial dimensioning, and is used to reference entities.
• To create a construction circle, draw a circle and then hold down the right
mouse button on it to invoke the shortcut menu as shown in figure.
• Choose the Construction option from the shortcut menu.
Sketch of a flange

• Drawing a circle using the Create Concentric circle tool

• To draw a concentric circle, choose the Create Concentric circle button.
• After selecting this button you need to select a curve to determine

concentricity.
• Drawing a circle using the Create circle by picking its 3 points tool
To draw a circle by selecting three points, choose the Create circle by picking
its 3 points button.
• Drawing a circle using the Create a circle tangent to 3 entities tool
• The Create a circle tangent to 3 entities button is used to draw a circle

that is tangent to three existing entities.
• This tool references other entities to draw a circle.

• Drawing an ellipse using the Create a full ellipse tool
Choose the Create a full ellipse button from the flyout in the Sketcher Tools
toolbar to draw an ellipse.

• Drawing an Arc
• To draw an arc there are five tool buttons in the Sketcher Tools toolbar.
• To view these tools buttons, choose the black arrow on the right of the Create an
arc by 3 points or tangent to an entity at its endpoint button.
• The flyout appears with five tool buttons.
• Drawing an arc using the Create an arc by 3 points or tangent to an entity at

its endpoint tool
• The Create an arc by 3 points or tangent to an entity at its endpoint

tool is used to draw arcs tangent from the endpoint of an existing entity or by
defining three points on the graphics screen.
• Figure (a) and Figure (b) shows the creation of an arc using the Create
an arc by 3 points or tangent to an entity at its end point

Figure : (a) Figure : (b)
• Drawing an arc using the Create concentric arc tool
• The Create concentric arc tool is used to draw an arc concentric to an

existing arc.
• You will have to select an entity to which the arc will be concentric.
• The entity selected must be an arc or a circle.

• Drawing an arc using the Create an arc by picking its center and endpoints tool
Choose the Create an arc by picking its center and endpoints tool to draw
an arc by selecting its endpoint.
• Drawing an arc using the Create an arc tangent to 3 entities tool

The Create an arc tangent to 3 entities tool is used to draw an arc that is
tangent to three selected entities.
• Drawing an arc using the Create a conic arc tool

The Create a conic arc tool is used to draw a conic arc.

 Dimensioning the Sketch

• After you draw a sketch, the next step involves the
dimensioning of the sketch.
• The basic purpose of dimensioning in Pro/ENGINEER is to

control the size of the sketch and to locate it with some
reference. Figure A Dimensioning
options
• The Create defining dimension button is used to manually
dimension the entities.
• You can also choose Sketch > Dimension to display a

cascaded menu as shown in Figure A.
 Dimensioning a Sketch Using the Create defining dimension

tool or the Normal Option
The Create defining dimension tool is used for normal dimensioning of sketch.

 Dimensioning the Basic

Sketcher Entities
• Linear Dimensioning a Line
Approximate locations to press the
middle mouse button to achieve the
different dimensions
• Angular Dimensioning an Arc

To add angular dimension to an arc ,
select both ends Of the arc by pressing
the left mouse button and then select a
point on the arc
Angular dimensioning technique

• Diameter Dimensioning
• For diameter dimensioning, click on a
circle twice.
• Then place the dimension at the desired
location by pressing the middle mouse
button
Diameter dimensioning technique
• Radial Dimensioning
• For radial dimensioning, click on the entity
once.
•Then place the dimension at the desired
location by pressing the middle mouse
button.
Radial dimensioning
technique
• Dimensioning Revolved Sections

• To dimension a revolved section,click on the entity to be
dimensioned next,select the centerline about which you want
the section to be revolved,once again select the original entity
you want to dimension.
• Place the dimension at the desired location by pressing the
middle mouse button
Dimensioning technique
for revolved sections

 Working with Constraints

Constraints are the logical operations that are performed on the selected geometry to
make it more accurate in defining its position with respect to the other geometry.
• Choose the Impose sketcher constraints on the
section button from the Right Toolchest to display the
Constraints dialog box.
• This dialog box is used to apply the constraints that are
listed next.
1. Make line or two vertices vertical.
2. Make line or two vertices horizontal.
3. Make two entities perpendicular.
4. Make two entities tangent.
5. Place point on the middle of the line.

Constraints dialog box

6. Create same points, points on entity or collinear constraint.
7. Make two points or vertices symmetric about a centerline.
8. Create Equal Lengths, Equal Radii, or Same Curvature Constraint.
9. Make two lines parallel.
• Explain Option
The Explain option of the Constraints dialog box provides information about the
constraints that are applied to a sketch.

• Disabling the Constraints
• The need to disable a constraint arises when you are drawing an entity.
• For example, if you draw a circle at some distance apart from a circle,while drawing
it, the system tends to apply the equal radius constraint when the sizes of the two
circles become equal.
•If at this moment you do not want to apply the equal radius constraint, right-click to
disable the equal radius constraint.
• Converting a Weak Constraint into a Strong Constraint

• Select a weak dimension or a weak constraint from the graphics
screen.
• The selected dimension or constraint is highlighted in red.
• Press and hold the right mouse button to invoke the shortcut
menu.
• Choose the Strong option from the shortcut menu to make the Shortcut menu to convert
constraint strong. weak Dimension to strong

 Modifying the Dimensions of a Sketch

• There are four ways to modify the dimensions of a sketch.
• These methods are listed next.
• Using the Modify Dimensions

dialog box
• You can select one or more dimensions from the
sketch to modify.
• When you select dimension(s) from a sketch, they
are highlighted in red.
• If you want to select more than one dimension, hold
down the CTRL key and select the dimensions by
clicking on them.
• You can also use CTRL+ALT+A or define a window
to select the dimensions in the sketch.
Modify Dimensions dialog box

• Using the Edit menu

• When you choose the Modify option from the Edit menu, a check mark
appears to the left of the Modify option in the Edit menu.
• You can select a dimension from the sketch to modify.
• Modifying a dimension by double-clicking

When you double-click on a dimension, the pop-up text field appears, enter a
new dimension value in this field and press ENTER or use the middle mouse
button.
• Modify dimensions dynamically

• When you bring the cursor to an entity, the color of the entity changes to cyan.
• Now, if you hold down the left mouse button, you can modify the entity by
dragging the mouse.
• You will notice that as the entity is modified, the dimensions referenced to the
selected entity are also modified.

 Resolve Sketch Dialog Box

• While applying constraints or dimensions, the
system may sometimes prompt you to delete one or
more highlighted dimensions or constraints.
• As soon as the conflict occurs the Resolve Sketch

dialog box is displayed as shown in figure.
• Undo
When you choose the Undo button, the section is
brought back to the state that was just before the
Resolve Sketch dialog box
conflict occurred.
• Delete
• The Delete button is used to delete a selected dimension or constraint that is
enclosed within the yellow box.
• Select the dimension or the constraint to delete before you choose the Delete
button from the Resolve Sketch dialog box.

• Dim > Ref

When you choose the Dim > Ref button, the selected dimension is converted to a
reference dimension.
• Explain
• When you choose the Explain button, the system provides you with information
about the selected constraint or dimension.
• The information is displayed in the Message Area.
 Deleting the Sketcher Entities

• To delete a sketched entity, select it by defining a window by dragging the cursor
around the entity, the color of the selected entity changes to red. Right-click on the
graphics screen and hold down the right mouse button until a shortcut menu appears.
• Now, choose the Delete option from this menu,the selected item will be deleted.
• To restore the last deleted item, choose the Undo button.

• This button is available in the Edit toolbar on the Top Tool chest.

 Trimming the Sketcher Entities

• When creating a design, there are a number of places where you need to remove
the unwanted and extended entities.
• You can do this by choosing the tool buttons available for trimming.
• Dynamically trim section entities tool

This tool button deletes the selected entities or a portion of the entity from
where it intersects.
• Divide
The Divide an entity at the point of selection button is used to divide an
entity into any number of parts or entities by specifying the points on the entity.

•Trim entities (cut or extend) to other entities or geometry button
The Trim entities (cut or extend) to other

entities or geometry button is used to trim two
entities at their corners.
Trimming the lines

 Mirroring the Sketcher Entities
•The Mirror selected entities button is used to mirror sketched geometries
about a centerline.
• This tool button helps to reduce the time consumed for creation of
symmetrical geometries and the process of dimensioning the symmetrical
entities.

 Drawing Display options

You can enlarge or reduce the drawing display using the various drawing display
options provided in Pro/ENGINEER.
• Zoom In
• Zoom Out
• Refit object to fully display it on the screen
• Redraw the current

view

 Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch for the model shown in Figure A. The sketch
is shown in Figure B. (Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model for Tutorial 1 Figure B Sketch of the model

a. Setting the working directory, see Figure C.

b. Starting a new object file.
c. Draw lines using the tool button for creating lines, see Figure D.
Figure C Select Working Directory Figure D Partial sketch with weak

dialog box dimensions

d. Draw an arc and a circle using respective tool buttons, see Figure E.
e. Dimension the sketch and then modify the dimensions of the sketch,
see Figure F.
Figure E Sketch with all the entities, Figure F Sketch with

weak dimensions, and weak constraints dimensions and constraints
f. Save the sketch.

 Tutorial 2
is shown in Figure B. For your reference, all the entities in the sketch are labeled
alphabetically. (Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model for Tutorial 2 Figure B Sketch of the model

a. Create a new object file.

b. Draw the sketch using the tool button for creating lines, see Figure C.
c. Dimension the required entities and then modify the dimensions of the
sketch, see Figure D.
Figure C Sketch with weak dimensions Figure D Complete sketch with

and weak constraints dimensions and constraints
d. Save the sketch.

 Tutorial 3
is shown in Figure B. For your reference, all the entities in the sketch are labeled
alphabetically. (Expected time: 30 min)
Figure B Sketch for the model

Figure A Model for Tutorial 3

a. Set the working directory and create a new object file.

b. Draw the sketch using the sketcher tool buttons.
c. Dimension the sketch and then modify the dimensions of the sketch, see
Figure C.
Figure A Sketch with dimensions and

constraints
d. Save the sketch.

 Exercise 1
In this exercise, you will draw the sketch for the model shown in Figure A. The
sketch is shown in Figure B. (Expected time: 30 min)
Figure A Model for Exercise 1 Figure B Sketch for Exercise 1

 Exercise 2

 Exercise 3

 Exercise 4


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• Using the Sketch Mode

• Sketch the required section geometry

• Entering the Sketch Mode

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 The Sketcher Environment

• This figure also shows the Sketcher Tools toolbar

• The buttons available in this toolbar are used to draw

• When you enter the sketcher environment, the Intent

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 Working With the Sketch in the Sketch Mode

• If this button is selected, the sketcher environment is said to be in the

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 Drawing a Sketch Using the Sketcher Tools Toolbar

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• Drawing a line using the Create 2 Point lines tool

• Drawing a line using the Create lines tangent to 2 entities tool

• Drawing a centerline using the Create 2 point centerlines tool

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• The flyout appears with five tool buttons.

• Drawing a circle using the Create circle by picking the center

As the name suggests, the Create circle by picking the

• Drawing a Construction Circle

• Choose the Construction option from the shortcut menu.

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• Drawing a circle using the Create Concentric circle tool

• After selecting this button you need to select a curve to determine

• Drawing a circle using the Create a circle tangent to 3 entities tool

• The Create a circle tangent to 3 entities button is used to draw a circle

• This tool references other entities to draw a circle.

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• The flyout appears with five tool buttons.

• Drawing an arc using the Create an arc by 3 points or tangent to an entity at

• The Create an arc by 3 points or tangent to an entity at its endpoint

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Figure : (a) Figure : (b)

• Drawing an arc using the Create concentric arc tool

• The Create concentric arc tool is used to draw an arc concentric to an

• The entity selected must be an arc or a circle.

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• Drawing an arc using the Create an arc tangent to 3 entities tool

• Drawing an arc using the Create a conic arc tool

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 Dimensioning the Sketch

• The basic purpose of dimensioning in Pro/ENGINEER is to

• You can also choose Sketch > Dimension to display a

 Dimensioning a Sketch Using the Create defining dimension

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 Dimensioning the Basic

• Angular Dimensioning an Arc

Angular dimensioning technique

Diameter dimensioning technique

• Dimensioning Revolved Sections

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 Working with Constraints

1. Make line or two vertices vertical.

2. Make line or two vertices horizontal.

3. Make two entities perpendicular.

4. Make two entities tangent.

5. Place point on the middle of the line.

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6. Create same points, points on entity or collinear constraint.