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109-HOW-WB-0703 July 2003 Hands-On Workshop

Basic Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Printed in the U.S.A.

Table of Contents

OVERVIEW PRESENTATION Presentation ............................................................................................................ 2

LAB EXERCISES Exercise 1: Orientation and Selection ..................................................................... 5 Exercise 2: Creating Part Models............................................................................ 8 Exercise 3: Creating Assemblies........................................................................... 18

APPENDIX A PRO/ENGINEER WILDFIRE CONFIG OPTIONS A-1

Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Config Options ..............................................................A-2

APPENDIX B USING PTC HELP B-1

Overview of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Help...........................................................B-2 Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Curriculum Map.............................................................B-7

APPENDIX C PRO/ENGINEER WILDFIRE TRYOUT EDITION SOFTWARE C-1

Overview ..............................................................................................................C-1 Installation Instructions.........................................................................................C-2

HANDS-ON WORKSHOP SURVEY

Basic Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire allows you to model parts and assemblies efficiently with a new Windows style interface.

Objectives After completing this workshop, you will be able to:

• Orient Models and select Features

• Create Holes, Rounds, Chamfers, and Shells

• Create Extruded and Revolved features

• Edit Features

• Create simple Assemblies

• Create and run a basic Mechanism

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Presentation Workshop Overview Notepad

Demonstrations • Interface • Creating Part Models • Creating Assemblies

Hands-On Time • Workshop • Lab Assistants

Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire

Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Philosophy • Focus on the Model • Consolidate to Simplify • Simple First, Advance Progressively • Provide Workflow Flexibility • Familiarity through Consistency • Collaboration

Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Interface

Navigator • Model Tree • Folder Browser

Browser • Landing Page • Web Browser

Main Interface • Graphics Area • Toolbars, Menus • Dashboard • Selection Filters

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Opening and Orienting Models

Folder Navigator • Browse, Set Working Directory • Preview Window

Orienting Models • Spin- MMB • Pan- SHIFT+ MMB • Zoom- CTRL+ MMB (vertical) • Zoom- Wheel • Turn- CTRL+ MMB (horizontal) • Spin Center • View Mode

Selection and Edit

Selection • Graphics Window • Model Tree • CTRL and SHIFT • Query List • Smart Filter

Edit • Dimensions

Edit Definition • Dashboard • Drag handles • Preview, Undo

Creating Part Models

Workflows • Lead • Follow


Direct Features • Holes • Rounds • Chamfers • Shells

Sketch-Based Features • Sketcher • Extrude • Revolve

Datum Features • Planes • Axes • Grouped Datums

Patterns • Dimension Pattern • Fill Pattern

Creating Assemblies

Assembling Components • Component Orientation

Spin- CTRL+ALT+MMB Pan- CTRL+ALT+RMB

• Automatic Constraints • Mate/Align Angle Constraints • Component Interfaces • Mechanism Connections

Run the Mechanism


Basic Introduction - Lab Exercises To access and download the model data needed for the following exercises, please visit:

www.ptc.com/go/handson/model

Introduction In this demonstration, we preview models and documents using the embedded Web browser in

the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire interface. Using the Pro/E Wildfire navigator, we can preview all the

assembly components of any model before opening it. These simple features save a lot of time in

the design process.

Exercise 1: Preview, Opening, Orientation, and Selection Objectives

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

• Preview and open design models

• Orient models and select features

• Locate design data using the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire navigator.

Scenario

Cordless Power Tools, Inc. (CPT) designs and manufactures hand-held power tools, including cordless drills, circular saws, and hammer drills. CPT is currently developing a new cordless drill that uses a gasoline-powered two-cycle engine instead of a battery-powered electric motor. The gasoline-powered engine produces more power than a battery-operated motor. It is marketed to commercial and industrial customers requiring drills that have a high torque capacity for drilling through steel and concrete, and a higher MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) ratings. The gas-powered drill lasts four to five times longer than battery-powered drills, and can also be used in locations without a reliable power supply.

The CPT engineering design team completed its first gas-powered drill prototype assembly. The pre-production design review identified several problems with the virtual assembly. The engineering department manager has assigned you to correct these problems. Before you can implement any design modifications, you must review the existing drill components. You navigate to the latest design model, and then open and review the assembly components.

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http://www.ptc.com/go/handson/model

Step 1. Open an Assembly

1. Start Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire.

2. Notice the browser has defaulted to the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire ‘landing’ page. This web page contains useful links to demos, tutorials, and reference materials.

3. Using the folder navigator, browse to the following location: c:\users\student\Introduction.

4. Select the Introduction folder to view its contents, right-click on the folder and select Make Working Directory.

5. Select the AC-40.ASM to view its preview. Click the Open File in Pro/E icon next to the preview window. Use the toolbar to turn off the display of all datum features, if necessary.

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Step 2. Experiment with mouse orientation.

7. Select ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT from the graphics window, right-click and select Open.

Figure 2: Engine_Block.prt

8. Spin the model using Middle-Drag. Pan using SHIFT +

Middle-Drag. Press CTRL-D to orient to the default view.

9. Zoom by using CTRL+Middle-Drag (vertically). Zoom by using the mouse wheel. Press CTRL-D to orient to the default view.

Note: Refer to your quick reference card for orientation commands.

Step 3. Experiment with selection.

10. Select any hole from the ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT.

11. Press CTRL and select 2 other features of your choice. Press CTRL and de-select the original hole.

12. Select on the background to de-select all features.

Note: Repainting the screen does NOT de-select items.

13. Click File > Close Window return to the AC-40.ASM.

14. Expand the 1_ENGINE.ASM in the model tree and select the CRANKSHAFT.PRT. Select on the background to de-select it.


15. In the graphics window, cursor over the CRANKSHAFT.PRT. Right-click to query to the CRANKSHAFT.PRT, and select it.

Figure 3: Crankshaft Selected

16. Deselect the model by selecting on the background.

17. Click File > Close Window.

This completes the exercise.


Exercise 2: Creating Part Models Objectives


• Create Holes, Rounds, Chamfers, and Shells

• Create Extruded and Revolved features

• Edit Features

Step 1. Create PISTON.PRT. Create the main body of the model.

1. Click File > New > Part. Enter PISTON_2 and click OK.

2. Display datum planes and axes using the toolbar.

3. Start the Extrude tool, and create a section using the dashboard icon. Select TOP as the sketching plane, and click Sketch. Close the references dialog and sketch as shown in the figure.

Figure 4: Creating a Sketch

4. Complete the sketch and press CTRL-D to orient to the default view. Flip the depth direction, and enter the depth of 18.5 as shown in the figure. Complete the feature.

Figure 5: Creating a Protrusion


Step 2. Create a cut to hollow out the PISTON.PRT for the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT.

1. Start the Extrude tool and create a section using the dashboard icon. Select the bottom surface of the model as a sketching plane, and orient the RIGHT plane to face Right. Click Sketch, and sketch as shown.


2. Complete the sketch and press CTRL-D to orient to the default view. Flip the depth direction, and toggle the feature to Remove Material. Drag the Depth handle and then enter the depth of 16.5 as shown in the figure. Complete the feature.

Figure 7: Creating a Cut Step 3. Create a Hole to attach the PISTON_PIN.PRT.

1. Start the Datum Plane tool. Select datum TOP. Drag the Offset handle and specify an offset of –8 as shown in the figure. Complete the feature.

Figure 8: Creating a Datum Plane


2. Display Datum Axes if necessary.

3. With the previous plane still selected, press CTRL and select datum RIGHT. Start the Datum Axis tool to create the axis as shown in the figure.

Figure 9: Creating a Datum Axis

4. With the previous axis still selected, start the Hole tool. Right-click and select Secondary References Collector. Select datum FRONT.

5. Right-click on the Depth handle to specify a depth of Through All. Select the Shape tab and specify a depth of Through All for Side2. Enter a diameter of 5, and complete the feature as shown in the figure.

6. Save the model and close the window.

Figure 10: Creating a Hole

Step 4. Edit a protrusion on the end of the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT to support the

CRANKSHAFT.PRT

1. Open the CONNECTING_ROD_2.PRT

Figure 11: Connecting Rod


2. Select the CRANK_END protrusion from the model tree, right-click and select Edit Definition. Specify a symmetric depth of 6 as shown in the figure, and complete the feature.

Figure 12: Creating a Protrusion

Step 5. Create a round to add strength.

1. Start the Round tool. Select the main front surface of the model, press CTRL and select the edge shown in the figure. Enter a radius of 3 and complete the feature.

Figure 13: First Round Set

Step 6. Create a lubrication hole on the CRANKSHAFT.PRT end of the model.

1. Start the Hole tool. Select a location on the cylindrical surface as shown in the figure.

2. Right-click and select Secondary References Collector. Select the TOP datum plane, press CTRL and select the front surface of the end protrusion. Enter an angle of 45, an offset of –3, and a diameter of 2. Specify a depth of To Next, and complete the feature as shown in the figure.




Step 7. Edit features on the CRANKSHAFT.PRT.

1. Open the CRANKSHAFT_2.PRT.

2. Select the OVAL group in the model tree. Expand the group to examine its contents.

3. Select DTM1, right-click and select Edit. Edit the angle to 45 degrees and click the Regenerate icon on the toolbar.

Figure 15: Feature Edited

4. Select the protrusion within the group, right-click and select Edit Definition. Toggle the feature to Remove Material, and set the depth to Through All. Complete the feature as shown in the figure.

Figure 16: Creating a Cut

Step 8. Create a cut to reduce the diameter of the end of the shaft.

1. Start the Revolve tool. Create a section using the dashboard icon. Select datum RIGHT as a sketching plane, and orient the TOP plane to face Top. Click Sketch, and select the upper and left surfaces as references. Sketch a horizontal centerline on the center axis and then sketch as shown in the figure.

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2. Complete the sketch and press CTRL-D to orient to the default view. Toggle the feature to Remove Material, and revolve 360 degrees as shown in the figure.

Figure 18: Revolved Cut Step 9. Create a chamfer to bevel the edges of the cut and the end of the CRANKSHAFT.PRT.

1. Start the Chamfer tool. Select the first edge shown, and enter the chamfer value of 0.5. Press CTRL and select the second edge. Complete the feature.

Figure 19: Creating a Chamfer

Step 10. Create Rounds on the crankshaft lobe.

1. Start the Round tool. Select the first upper edge, press CTRL and select the second upper edge as shown in the figure. Enter a radius of 2.

2. Select the first lower edge, press CTRL and select the second lower edge. Enter a radius of 4 as shown in the figure. Complete the feature.

Figure 20: Round Sets 1 and 2


3. Start the Round tool again. Select the first edge, press CTRL and select the second edge. Enter a radius of 1. Complete the feature.


Figure 21: Creating a Round

Step 11.

1. Open the IMPELLER_HOUSING_2.PRT.

2. Start the Shell tool. Select the surface for the rectangular opening, then press CTRL and select the surface for the circular opening, as shown in the figure.

3. Specify a shell thickness of 2, and complete the feature.


Figure 22: Creating a shell Step 12. Complete the FRAME.PRT

1. Open the FRAME_2.PRT.

2. Start the Hole tool. Select a location in the upper right corner, as shown in the figure.

3. Zoom in to the hole preview.

Figure 23: Frame part


4. Right-click and select Secondary References Collector. Select the rear surface, press CTRL, and select the right surface to create the dimensioning scheme, as shown in the figure.

5. Drag the depth handle to approximately 5, then right-click and select To Next. Enter a diameter of 3, and complete the feature.


6. Orient to the default view.

7. Select the part node from the model tree. Start the Mirror tool, and select the RIGHT plane. Complete the feature as shown in the figure.

8. Save the model and close the w

Step 13. Create a feature suitable

1. Open the IMPELLER_2.PRT

2. Start the Extrude tool. With the dashboard open, start the DatumPlane tool and select the FRONplane. Drag the offset handle anenter the offset of 40, as shownin the figure. Select the Properties tab, and name the plane WIDTH. Complete the feature.

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Figure 25: Frame Completed

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Figure 26: Creating a Datum Plane

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3. With the dashboard still open, start the datum plane tool again. Select the center axis, press CTRL and select datum TOP. Enter the angle of 30 and complete the feature as shown.

Figure 27: Creating a Datum Plane (viewed from front)

4. Resume the dashboard. Create a section using the dashboard icon, and select the front surface of the protrusion as a sketching plane. Select the previous angled datum plane (DTM1) as the reference, and orient it to face Top. Click Sketch.


5. Reference the horizontal datum plane and the outer cylindrical surface. Sketch a line and a center-ends arc.

6. Complete the sketch and press CTRL-D to orient to the default view. Specify the Thicken Sketch option, and enter a thickness 1.5. Flip the thickness direction twice to the inside of the ‘L’ shape. Set a depth of To Selected and select the WIDTH plane. Complete the feature as shown in the figure.

7. Notice an Auto-Group has been created in the model tree. Examine its contents. Figure 29: Creating a Protrusion


Step 14. Duplicate the feature using a pattern.

1. Select the previous group, and start the Pattern tool.

2. Select the 30 degree dimension and enter 60 as the increment. Enter a quantity of 6 in the dashboard. Complete the pattern, as shown in the figure.


This completes the exercise.

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Figure 30: Creating a Pattern

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Exercise 3: Creating Assemblies Objectives


• Create simple assemblies

• Create and run a basic Mechanism

Step 1. Create the ENGINE.ASM.

1. Click File > New > Assembly. Enter ENGINE as the name and click OK.

2. Click Insert > Component > Assemble. Select ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT, and click Open.

3. Click the Default constraint icon and click OK. Turn off display of all datum features if necessary.

Figure 31: Assembling the ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT

4. Assemble CRANKSHAFT.PRT. Select the two surfaces as shown in the figure; this action creates a Mate constraint automatically.

Figure 32: Selecting Mating Surfaces


5. Select the two surfaces shown in the following figure, this action creates an Insert constraint automatically.

Figure 33: Selecting Insert Surfaces

Note: The rotation position of the CRANKSHAFT.PRT is not important at this stage.

6. Click OK. Save the model and close the window.

Step 2. Create the PROJECT.ASM.

1. Create a new assembly named PROJECT.ASM.

2. Assemble FRAME.PRT using a default constraint.

Figure 34: Assembling the FRAME.PRT

3. Assemble ENGINE.ASM. Press CTRL-ALT and right-drag to position the engine above the FRAME.


4. Select cylindrical hole surfaces from the ENGINE_BLOCK and the FRAME to create an Insert constraint. Repeat to create another Insert constraint. Select mating surfaces to create a Mate constraint. Click OK when finished. Refer to the figure.

Figure 35: Assembling the Engine

5. Assemble BLOWER.ASM. Select appropriate surfaces to create two insert constraints and a mate constraint. Refer to the figure.

Figure 36: Assembling the BLOWER.ASM.


Step 3. Assemble Bolts

1. Assemble BOLT_2.PRT. Drag the component to an approximate position.

2. Select insert and mating surfaces from each component respectively. Refer to the figure.

Figure 37: First Bolt Assembled

3. Assemble a second BOLT_2.prt. Select the TMP_INTFC001 interface and click OK. Select insert and mating surfaces from the engine block to assemble as shown in the figure.

Figure 38: Second Bolt Assembled

4. Assemble a third BOLT_2.prt. Select the TMP_INTFC001 interface and click Autoplace. Select a location just inside the hole shown in the figure to place the bolt.

Figure 39: Third Bolt Assembled

5. Click Apply and then select the next location, shown in the figure. Click OK when finished.

Figure 40: Fourth Bolt Assembled


6. Configure the screen so that the Folder Navigator and the model are both visible. Select the BOLT_2.PRT from the Folder Navigator and drag directly into the two locations.

Figure 41: Bolts Assembled

Step 4. OPTIONAL: Complete the assembly by adding mechanism connections.

1. Select the ENGINE.ASM from the model tree, right-click and select Open.

2. Click View > Color and Appearance. From the dialog, click File > Open. Select the project_palette.dmt file and click Open > Override All. Select the Silver_Transparent appearance and apply to the ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT. Click OK.

3. Select the CRANKSHAFT.PRT, right-click and select Edit Definition. Click Connections. Notice that the Insert and Mate constraints are converted into a Pin joint. Click OK to complete the redefinition.

Figure 42: Pin Joint Connection Step 5. OPTIONAL: Assemble the PISTON.ASM.

1. Assemble PISTON.ASM. Click connections and select Slider as the type.

2. Select the cylindrical surfaces from the PISTON.PRT and the ENGINE_BLOCK.PRT for the Axis Alignment constraint. Press CTRL-ALT and right-drag to locate the PISTON.ASM above the ENGINE_BLOCK.

3. Start the Search tool. Select the Look In icon and select the PISTON.ASM. Click Find Now, select the ASM_FRONT datum plane, and click OK.


4. Start the Search tool again. Click Find Now, select the ASM_FRONT datum plane, and click OK. Click OK to complete the connection. Refer to the figure.

Figure 43: Slider Joint Connection Step 6. OPTIONAL: Assemble the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT.

1. Assemble CONNECTING_ROD.PRT. Click Connections and select Pin as the type.

2. Select the cylindrical surface of the hole (the one without the radial hole) on the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT. Query and select a cylindrical surface on the PISTON_PIN.

3. Use the Search tool to find the FRONT datum planes from the PISTON_ASM and the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT. Do not complete the component yet. Refer to the figure. (Your mechanism may default to a different position).

Figure 44: Pin Joint Connection


4. Without closing the Component Placement dialog, Add a second connection and select Cylinder as the type. Select the cylindrical surface from the remaining hole on the CONNECTING_ROD.PRT.

5. Query and select the cylindrical surfaces of the pin on the CRANKSHAFT. Click OK to complete the connection. Refer to the figure.

6. Save the assembly. Close the window to return to the PROJECT.ASM.

Figure 45: Engine Connections Complete Step 7. OPTIONAL: Connect the IMPELLER.PRT to the CRANKSHAFT.PRT.

1. From the PROJECT.ASM window, select the BLOWER.ASM, right-click and select Edit Definition.

2. Click Connections to convert the existing mate and insert constraints to a Rigid connection.

3. Add a connection, and select Planar as the type. Select the planar surfaces on the CRANKSHAFT.PRT and the IMPELLER.PRT as shown in the figure.

4. Click OK to complete the redefinition.

Figure 46: Selecting Hidden Planar Surfaces Step 8. OPTIONAL: Create a servo motor and run the mechanism.

1. Click Applications > Mechanism to enable Mechanism mode.

2. Click Mechanism > Servo Motors > New. Select the pin connection (connection_1.axis_1) on the CRANKSHAFT.PRT.

3. Click Flip so the direction arrow faces the BLOWER.ASM, and click OK.


4. Select the Profile tab. Set the Specification to Velocity, and enter a constant magnitude of 90. Click OK > Close.

5. The assembly should appear as in the figure.

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lick Mechanism > Analyses > New. Edit the end time to 4.

Note: The Velocity is 90 deg/sec. With a time of 4 seconds duration, the crankshaft will rotate a full 360 degrees.

lick Run. After the calculation cycle is complete, click OK > Close.

lick Mechanism > Playback > Play > Play.

lick Stop > Close > Close when finished.

lick Applications > Standard. Click Yes at the prompt.

ave the model and close the window.

ompletes the exercise.

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Appendix

AA Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Config Options

Introduction This appendix contains configuration options that are new to Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire.

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Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Config Options

Name Description Values activate_sketch_with_dflt Activate sketcher automatically using system defaults yes / no aec_parameter_file Specifies the file name of the user defined piping parameter

codes

align_cable_bundles Align NEWLY CREATED bundles where they meet or branch out

yes / no

allow_sketch_selection Yes - An external sketch may be selected as the feature's section. The sketch is copied into the feature without an associative link No - An external sketch may not be selected as the feature's section

yes / no

allow_workpiece_silhouette Determines if the workpiece is allowed for Silhouette Mach Window creation. NO - only reference part is allowed YES - both workpiece and reference part are allowed AUTO - only workpiece is allowed

yes / no / auto

angle_grid_interval Modify grid space in angular units for handle movement atb_auto_check_on_activate Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Activate' toggle on / off atb_auto_check_on_retrieve Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Retrieve' toggle on / off atb_auto_check_on_update Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Update' toggle on / off atb_search_path Extends search path for ATB Update and ATB Check

Status commands

atb_show_log Sets state of ATB 'Show Log' toggle on / off autoplace_single_comp Assembling components with an interface will automatically

place the component at the first position satisfying the interface definitions

no / yes

blended_transparency Yes - Transparent colors will appear using alpha blending (if supported) when the model is shaded

no / yes

bmgr_pref_file Specifies the location of the Graph Tool preference file bump_revnum_on_retr_regen Determines whether or not revnum is increased for generic

models that regenerate and change during assembly retrieval. Only applies if new_asm_regen_revnums is yes (otherwise, there will be no revnum bumping).

yes / no

centimeter_grid_interval Modify grid space in centimeter units for handle movement comp_angle_offset_eps Specifies the angle epsilon such that if the desired surfaces

are equal or greater than the epsilon (in degrees), than an angle offset constraint will be created

conf_mouse_anim Display the presenter's mouse motions when observing a shared Pro/ENGINEER session

no / yes

create_temp_interfaces Allow the automatic creation of interfaces based on previous assembly instructions

yes / no

default_comp_geom_scope Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions to newly added components

all / pg / none

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default_comp_invalid_refs Set the specified handling method of out-of-scope Accessible references to newly added components

copy / prohibit

default_comp_scope_setting Set the specified Accessible reference control conditions to newly added components

all / none / subassemblies / skeleton_model

default_comp_skel_geom_scope Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions to newly added Skeleton components

all / pg / none

default_comp_skel_scope_setting Set the specified Accessible reference control conditions to newly added Skeleton components

all / none / subassemblies / skeleton_model

default_obj_constraints_scope Set the specified Shared Placement reference control conditions to newly created models if template models were not used

all / interfaces / none

default_object_geom_scope Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions to newly created models if template models were not used

all / pg / none

disp_in_open_rep_create Simplified Rep to display initially in Open Rep Create: "No" for none, "Yes" for graphics rep, or "Default Rep" to display the rep indicated by option "open_simplified_rep_by_default"

yes / default rep / no

display_dwg_sketch_constraint When set to yes, parametric sketching constraints, such as V for vertical, are displayed when a drawing object is selected

yes / no

display_florin Yes: display of the florin (international currency symbol) where possible. No: use the euro symbol exclusively

no / yes

display_tol_by_1000 If set to Yes, tolerances for non-angular dimensions will be displayed multiplied by 1000

yes / no

dm_cache_mode Indicate which objects will be written to local cache when objects in Pro/E memory are saved

none / modified / all

dm_cache_size Enter amount of disk space (in megabytes) to allocate for local file storage

dm_http_compression_level dm_remember_server User must set primary server/workspace for each Pro/E

session no / yes

dm_secondary_upload Indicate when modified Pro/E objects on a secondary server will be moved from the local cache to the user's workspace on the server

automatic / explicit

dm_upload_objects Indicate when modified Pro/E objects will be moved from the local cache to the user workspace on the server

automatic / explicit

dxf_block_to_pro_symbol Specifies whether or not DXF BLOCKS to be imported as Pro/E symbols. Yes - Imports BLOCKS as symbol definitions No - Imports BLOCKS as separate entities

yes / no

dxf_in_faceted_brep Default, faceted boundary representation is allowed in import yes / no

ecad_missing_component_status Setup default status for missing components in "Investigate Placement" Dialog

keep_missing / delete_missing

enable_tree_indep Setup whether tree customization will allow separating the tree window from Pro/E window

yes / no

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fan_with_network Setup whether the network should be included on flattening a harness

yes / no

fem_allow_named_mesh_files Yes - The user will be prompted to select a file to retrieve the mesh from, or enter a file name to save the mesh to No - The user will not be prompted to select or enter a mesh file name

yes / no

fem_measures Provides access to Simulation Measures in FEM mode yes / no fem_new_tetra_mesher Yes (default) - Use new FEM Tetrahedral Mesher

No - Use original FEM Tetrahedral Mesher yes / no

foot_grid_interval Modify grid space in foot units for handle movement highlight_layer_items Specifies whether items selected in the layer tree should be

highlighted in the graphics area yes / no

inch_grid_interval Modify grid space in inch units for handle movement info_output_format Setup the default format type for information presentation.

Text - information will be output as simple text HTML - information will be output as html data

text / html / xml_text / dbg_text

intf2d_iges_out_hatch YES - Exports draft xhatching as IGES sectioned area entityNO - exports draft xhatching as separate geometric entities

yes / no

intf2d_out_cgm_ver Provides the ability to choose CGM metafile version when exporting from Pro/E drawing

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intf2d_out_open_log_window Yes - Opens Export Log File in special window No - the Log File will not appear in the window

yes / no

intf2d_out_pnt_ent Yes - Exports a drawing point to IGES, DXF or DWG as a point entity No - Exports a drawing point as shape entities

yes / no

intf_cadds_version Allows the user to switch between the default and alternate converter version for interface with CADDS5

10 / 11 / 12 / 13

intf_in_use_template_models Allows the user to use template models in Pro/INTERFACE import

yes / no

intf_out_cat_start_model Specifies CATIA start model to be used for CATIA II .model export

intf_use_variable_size Yes - IGES,DXF,STEP files with variable sized sheet information are imported and put on the appropriate variable-size format. Without a sheet size, the system tries to apply the correct variable-size format. No - The IGES,DXF,STEP drawing is placed on a standard d sized format

no / yes

isogen_attribute_map_file Specifies the mapping between isogen parameter and attribute name

jlink_java2 Option to force use of Java-2 JRE command line ("java" instead of "jre")

off / on

mass_property_calculate Calculate mass properties upon regeneration or by user request

by_request / automatic

mdo_explicit_integration Enable explicit integration for dynamic analyses yes / no centimeter_grid_interval Modify grid space in centimeter units for handle movement mfg_workpiece_transparency millimeter_grid_interval Modify grid space in millimeter units for handle movement


minimum_angle_dimension Controls the minimum angle value under which Pro/ENGINEER assumes co-linearity of the selected items when creating a driven dimension

mp_calc_level Specifies the level of mass properties calculation assembly_only / all_models

nc_jobman_visible Yes - make "Submit Path" and "Abort Path" visible No - make "Submit Path" and "Abort Path" invisible

yes / no

new_designate_ui yes / no output_mfg_xml Allows export/import mfg model to/from xml file

Yes - make Export/Import options visible No - make them invisible

yes / no

param_dec_places Sets the number of decimal places (0-14) to display in parameters

photorender_capability_warnings Allows the user to disable warnings about PhotoLux only capabilities

yes / no

pipe_solid_label_format Specify the pipe solid label format that will be used to automatically generate pipeline labels

pipeline_assembly_library_dir Sets the default pipeline assembly library directory

pipeline_solid_start_part_name Sets the default pipeline solid start part name piping_bolt_nut_select_file Piping bolts and nuts selection file

piping_joint_fitting_clearance Sets the piping joint minimum fitting clearance value piping_joint_fitting_offset Sets the piping joint minimum fitting offset value piping_schematic_driven Set the Schematic Driven Pipeline Modeling ON/OFF no / yes piping_schematic_xml_dir Specify directory with full path containing schematic

information XML file(s)

piping_wildfire_convert Always ask before converting old piping assemblies to update the network structure

manual / never / automatic

pro_cbltrm_dir Sets the directory from which terminators are retrieved. Use the full pathname to avoid problems

pro_palette_dir Sets the default directory for drawing symbol palette files

pro_stheno_command Specifies the command for Stheno launch ratio_grid_interval Modify grid space in percentage units for handle movement show_all_mold_layout_buttons Sets all mold layout buttons visible yes / no sim_asm_modeling Controls automatic creation of assembly links and free

connections in Pro/MECHANICA. The default is YES.

yes / no

sim_display_arrow_tail_touching Toggles display of Load arrows to have tails or heads touching

yes / no

sim_display_beam_releases Toggles display of Beam Release icons yes / no sim_display_condensation_intfs Toggles display of condensation interfaces icons yes / no sim_display_contact_regions Toggles display of Contact Region icons yes / no sim_display_in_spin Toggles display of simulation objects in Dynamic Spin yes / no sim_display_interfaces Toggles display of structure connection icons no / yes sim_display_load_colors Toggles display of Load colors yes / no sim_display_load_value Toggles display of Load values yes / no sim_display_matl_assignments Toggles display of Material Assignment icons yes / no


sim_display_mesh_and_model Toggles display of Mesh together with Model yes / no sim_display_mesh_entities Toggles display of Mesh entities yes / no sim_display_mesh_mode Specifies the mode of mesh display in FEM preprocessor.

Values: NO_MESH, WIREFRAME, HIDDEN, NOHIDDEN, SHADING

no_mesh / wireframe / hidden / nohidden / shading

sim_display_mesh_shrink_elems Controls display of Mesh through a specified percentage of shrinking of its elements

sim_display_names Toggles display of Simulation Object names yes / no sim_display_rigid_dof Toggles display of Rigid Link DOF icons yes / no sim_display_rigid_links Toggles display of Rigid Link icons yes / no sim_display_therm_bcs Toggles display of Thermal Boundary Condition icons yes / no sim_display_weighted_dof Toggles display of Weighted Link DOF icons yes / no sim_display_weighted_links Toggles display of Weighted Link icons yes / no sim_display_welds Toggles display of Weld icons yes / no sim_fatigue_biaxiality_correct Controls the use of biaxiality correction.

The default value is YES yes / no

sim_fatigue_biaxiality_method Controls which method is used to model biaxiality: Klann-Tipton-Cordes, Hoffman-Seeger, or the most conservative (worst) of the two methods. The default value is WORST.

worst / ktc / hs

sim_fatigue_confidence_level Specifies the percentage confidence in the predicted life result value. The default value is 90, and range is from 0.1 to 99.9

sim_fatigue_external_matdata Controls the use of external material data. The default value is NO

no / yes

sim_fatigue_hysteresis_gate Specifies the gate applied to cycle counting as a percentage of peak load. The default value is 1 and range is from 0 to 50

sim_fatigue_infinite_life_value Specifies the value for the lives beyond cutoff. The default value is 1e20 and range is from 1e15 to 1e30

sim_fatigue_mean_stress Controls the application of the mean stress correction. The default value is YES

yes / no

sim_fatigue_mean_stress_method Controls which method is used to model mean stress: the Smith-Watson-Topper Approach, Morrow Correction, or the most conservative (worst) of the two methods. The default value is WORST

worst / swt / morrow

sim_fatigue_safety_margin Specifies a factor used to determine the Life Confidence quantity. The default value is 3 and range is from 1.1 to 100

sim_fatigue_user_directory Specifies the directory for user files (for example, external material files). The default value is the current directory

sim_fatigue_write_surf_stress Controls writing of surface stresses to a neutral file. The default value is NO

no / yes

sim_fem_nastran_use_pshell Yes - use PSHELL cards No - use PCOMP cards for laminate composite shells in NASTRAN output file

yes / no

sim_load_mech_mesh No - The user is prompted to load the existing Mechanica mesh file from the current working directory. Yes - The mesh file, if exists, is loaded automatically and the mesh is displayed

no / yes


sim_mat_poissons_notation Specifies the convention used for defining Poisson's ratio for anisotropic materials as being either Tsai (Column-normalized) or Jones (Row-normalized). This option affects only the labels for Poisson's ratio on the Material data form.

tsai / jones

sim_max_memory_usage Specifies the amount of memory in megabytes to be used in Mechanica run and FEM mesher. The default value is 128

sim_motion_analysis_accuracy Specifies the default accuracy to which Pro/MECHANICA determines values at each increment of the analysis. This number represents the acceptable fractional error in the computation of joint axis positions and rates at each time increment of the analysis. The default value is 0.0001

sim_motion_analysis_assem_tol Specifies the default error allowed for the assembly analysis. The default value is 0.001

sim_motion_analysis_duration Specifies the default length of time in seconds during which the analysis runs. The analysis duration can be less than the duration of the motion simulation. The default value is 10.0

sim_motion_analysis_increment Specifies the default increment between steps at which Pro/MECHANICA reports the motion of the mechanism. The default value is 0.1

sim_motion_analysis_integrator Controls the default integrator Pro/MECHANICA uses when running the motion analysis. The value types are IMPLICIT (default) and EXPLICIT

implicit / explicit

sim_motion_analysis_method Controls the default method Pro/MECHANICA uses to analyze the motion of your model. The default is FASTEST_AVAILABLE

fastest_available / time_integration / kinetostatic

sim_motion_analysis_start_time Specifies the default time in seconds at which the motion analysis begins. The default value is 0

sim_motion_analysis_vel_tol Specifies the default error allowed for the velocity analysis. The default value is 0.001

sim_motion_output_fly_file Controls the creation of .fra file when saving results for a motion model, The .fra file is used to import a motion animation into Pro/FLY-THROUGH. The default is NO

no / yes

sim_nastran_use_coupmass Add PARAM,COUPMASS,1 in the Nastran deck file to enforce consistent mass matrix generation

yes / no

sim_output_ids_for_layers Outputs FEM mesh element IDs on each layer into XML file yes / no sim_output_obj_names Output Beam Sections names, Analyses names, Coordinate

Systems names as comments yes / no

sim_pp_background_color Specifies the background color of the work area for the results display. The default value is PROE

proe / blue / black / white

sim_pp_vrml_export_format Flags to denote VRML1.0 or VRML2.0 (default) output vrml2.0 / vrml1.0 sim_pp_vrml_feature_edges Flag to enable the inclusion of feature edges in the VRML file.

The default value is NO no / yes

sim_run_copy_fem_neutral_file Controls whether the FEM neutral file (with extension .fnf) is copied into the study directory. The default value is YES.

yes / no

sim_run_out_dir Specifies the directory for Pro/MECHANICA run temporary storage. By default, the current directory is used


sim_run_tmp_dir Specifies the directory for Pro/MECHANICA run output storage. By default, the current directory is used

sim_use_layers Allows layers to become groups for Pro/MECHANICA Independent mode

no / yes

sketcher_collinear_skamps Yes - collinear constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - collinear constraints will not be used by Intent Manager

no / yes

sketcher_disp_weak_dimensions Yes - weak dimensions will be displayed No - weak dimensions will not be displayed

yes / no

sketcher_equal_length_skamps Yes - equal length constraints will be used by Intent ManagerNo - equal length constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.

no / yes

sketcher_equal_radii_skamps Yes - equal radii constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - equal radii constraints will not be used by Intent Manager

no / yes

sketcher_grid_angle Enter a grid angle value to override the default grid angle value

sketcher_lineup_hor_skamps Yes - line up horizontal constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - line up horizontal constraints will not be used by Intent Manager

no / yes

sketcher_lineup_ver_skamps Yes - line up vertical constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - line up vertical constraints will not be used by Intent Manager

no / yes

sketcher_lock_modified_dims Yes - modified dimensions will be locked No - modified dimensions will not be locked

yes / no

sketcher_midpoint_skamps Yes - midpoint constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - midpoint constraints will not be used by Intent Manager

no / yes

sketcher_num_digits Enter a number of digits for sketcher accuracy. sketcher_parallel_skamps Yes - parallel constraints will be used by Intent Manager

No - parallel constraints will not be used by Intent Manager no / yes

sketcher_perpendicular_skamps Yes - perpendicular constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - perpendicular constraints will not be used by Intent Manager

no / yes

sketcher_point_on_entry_skamps Yes - point on entry constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - point on entry constraints will not be used by Intent Manager

no / yes

sketcher_rel_accuracy Enter a sketcher relative accuracy. sketcher_same_point_skamps Yes - same points constraints will be used by Intent Manager

No - same points constraints will not be used by Intent Manager

no / yes

sketcher_save_preview_image This option controls whether section files should be saved with embedded image information that can be used to preview sections in File/Open dialog

no / yes

sketcher_set_grid_method "Automatic" - grid spacing will be automatically set "Manual" - grid spacing will be manually set

automatic / manual

sketcher_set_grid_x_spacing Enter a x-grid spacing value to override the default x-grid spacing value


sketcher_set_grid_y_spacing Enter a y-grid spacing value to override the default y-grid spacing value

sketcher_symmetric_skamps Yes - symmetric constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - symmetric constraints will not be used by Intent Manager

no / yes

sketcher_tangent_skamps Yes - tangent constraints will be used by Intent Manager No - tangent constraints will not be used by Intent Manager

no / yes

smt_bend_notes_dflt_display Define the default state of Bend Note display (sheetmetal Mode)

yes / no

smt_bend_notes_direction_down Define the Down Direction symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)

smt_bend_notes_direction_up Define the Up Direction symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)

smt_bend_notes_order Define the Fields Order for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)

smt_bend_notes_type_formed Define the Formed symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)

smt_bend_notes_type_rolled Define the Rolled symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode) style_default_connections Yes - Add connections to a newly created Style surface yes / no tracesketch no / yes units_system_dic_file Specifies the file containing the mapping for MCAT

filename and units

use_export_2d_dialog Yes - Opens export options dialog when exporting Pro/E drawing No - exports file without the options dialog

yes / no

use_master_for_bad_disp_reps Yes to retrieve master rep when graphics rep has no display data

yes / no

use_pre_wildfire_text_font Yes - Use the old stroke-based PTC font as the default font No - Use a True Type font as the default font

no / yes

user_defined_grid_interval Modify grid space in user defined length units for handle movement

vrml_export_version 2.0 / 1.0 web_browser_history_days Enter number of days to store history records web_browser_homepage Enter location of Pro/E browser home page web_disable_js_command Enter a specific JavaScript command to be disabled web_enable_javascript Enables or disables Pro/Web.Link in the embedded browser on / off

web_enable_subscription Enable the subscription mechanism for Connections no / yes web_max_mail_size Set the maximum email attachment size in kilobytes weld_notch_corner_radius Specifies an initial default value for the radius at weld

notch corner

weld_notch_height Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch height weld_notch_radius Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch radius weld_notch_width Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch width


Appendix

BB Using PTC Help

Introduction In this appendix, you learn how to search for information related to PTC products using PTC Help. PTC Help provides quick references and detailed information on selected topics.

Objectives After completing this module, you will be able to:

• Start PTC Help.

• Search for specific information about PTC products.

• Obtain context-sensitive help while performing tasks.

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Overview of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Help The PTC Help system is built into Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire and includes:

• A table of contents, an index, and search functions

• Access to context-sensitive help

• Online tutorials

• Expanded help topics

For additional help, the PTC Technical Support online Knowledge Database features thousands of suggested techniques. Detailed information on the Knowledge Database is referenced in the Technical Support Appendix.

Using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Help There are different ways to access Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Help:

• Using the Main menu

• Using context-sensitive help

• Using the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Menu Manager

Accessing Pro/ENGINEER Help from the Main Menu

1. Click Help > Help Center from the Pro/ENGINEER menu, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1: Accessing Help from the Main Menu

The Pro/ENGINEER Help page displays in your Web browser. A list of topics displays in the left frame of the window. (This feature requires Web access.)

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Figure 2: Online Help Homepage

Accessing Context-Sensitive Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Help

1. Click the icon in the Pro/ENGINEER toolbar or click Help > What’s This from the Pro/ENGINEER Main menu, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 3: Context-sensitive help

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2. Click any icon or any part of the Pro/ENGINEER Main menu for detailed information on a particular item. A browser window displays with a description of the item.

In the following example, clicking the Regenerate Model icon in the toolbar displays a browser window. The contents of the browser window explain the Regenerate Model function.

Figure 4: Accessing help on the Regenerate Model command

Figure 5: The Help Browser Window for the Regenerate Model Icon

Using the Pro/ENGINEER Menu Manager

1. Right-click any menu command to receive an explanation of the command. This is shown in the following figure.

Figure 6: Right-clicking in Menu Manager

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Appendix

CC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition

Introduction Simple Powerful Connected™ -- Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire is the breakthrough new version of PTC’s flagship MCAD software that delivers the broadest set of capabilities covering the entire product development spectrum—from art-to-part. And there’s no better way to get up to speed with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire than to play with it. Install the 60-day Tryout Edition today.

The 60-day Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition includes: • Pro/ENGINEER Foundation Advantage*

• Advanced Assembly

• Interactive Surfacing

• Behavioral Modeling

• Peer-to-peer Collaboration

• Mechanism Dynamics

• Design Animation

• Pro/ENGINEER Simulation (MECHANICA Motion, Structure, and Thermal)

Also included:

• PTC Online Help

• Installation Guide

*The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition does not include the following modules that are part of the commercial Pro/ENGINEER Foundation product bundle: Pro/INTERFACE for CADDS, Pro/INTERFACE for CATIA, Pro/PDGS or Pro/CDT.

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Minimum System Requirements

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000*/NT 4.0/XP (Home and Professional)

Main Memory: 128 MB (512 MB or higher recommended)

Available Disk Space: 900MB (Pro/E), 1.2 GB (Pro/E &Pro/M)

Swap Space: 256 MB (1024 MB or higher recommended)

CPU Speed: 233 MHz (750 MHz or higher recommended)

Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

Network: Microsoft TCP/IP, Ethernet network adapter

Monitor: 1024 X 768 (or higher) resolution support with 16-bit or greater color, 100 DPI

Compiler Microsoft Visual C++ versions 6.0. (MECHANICA only):

File System: NTFS

Mouse: Microsoft approved 3-button mouse

Distribution Media: CD-ROM or DVD Drive

Languages: When installing the product you will have the option to select from the following languages – English, French, German, Italian (Pro/E only) Japanese, or Spanish (Pro/E only)

NOTE:

• MECHANICA and Pro/M refer to Structure, Thermal and Motion Simulation Modules. Pro/E refers to the rest of the product.

• The Tryout Edition is not supported on UNIX or Linux platforms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need to complete a registration or licensing process before I can use the Tryout Edition? YES. Before using Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition users must do two things:

1. Obtain a PTC online account. If you do not already have one you may get one here. (http://www.ptc.com/appserver/common/account/basic.jsp) Your username will be the email address you provide.

2. Register your Tryout Edition software. During the Tryout Edition installation process, click on the software registration link. Once you complete the on-line registration process, a license file will be sent by e-mail; therefore, a valid e-mail address is required. You will use this license file when installing the software. Please ensure that your mailbox is not full before requesting a license file.

2. How are the Tryout Editions licensed? The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Editions are licensed for personal or educational use only. All Tryout Edition customers must accept an electronic license agreement during the online registration process before receiving the Tryout Edition license file.

3. Why does the error "The page cannot be displayed" appear in my web browser after I select "Create a New License File" in PTC.Setup? The error is received because DNS on the machine requesting the license file is not configured properly. This issue can be resolved by doing one of the following:

1. Remove the DNS suffix from the URL and refresh the page. For example, change http://<customershostname>.<dnssuffix>:8080/PS_TRANSLATE?filename=webreg.html to http://<customershostname>:8080/PS_TRANSLATE?filename=webreg.html --OR-- Replace the fully qualified Hostname in the URL with the word 'localhost' and refresh the page. Ex. http://localhost:8080/PS_TRANSLATE?filename=webreg.html

2. Configure DNS properly and make sure that the DNS suffix listed in TCP/IP Advanced Properties ("DNS suffix for this connection") is the correct DNS suffix for that machine

4. Are Tryout Edition files compatible with Commercial Licenses of Pro/ENGINEER? NO. Files created within the Tryout Edition cannot be opened with commercially licensed Pro/ENGINEER. Conversely, files created with commercially licensed Pro/ENGINEER cannot be opened with the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition. The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition is designed to help users enhance their Pro/E Wildfire skills; it is not intended for commercial use.

5. What are the differences between the Commercial version and the Tryout Edition? The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition includes features that make it uniquely suited for short-term evaluations. The differences from the commercial software are:

1. The Tryout Edition has a time bomb of 60 days from the time of registration. Thus after 60 days, the software can no longer be used.

2. The Tryout Edition does not have access to floating options.

3. Plotted deliverables generated with Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition display a plot banner along the four page borders indicating that the object being printed was created with an educational version of Pro/ENGINEER. This banner will be present on Pro/ENGINEER plotted deliverables including drawings.

4. The Tryout Edition does not read or write trail files.

http://www.ptc.com/appserver/common/account/basic.jsp

http://www.ptc.com/appserver/common/account/basic.jsp

http://localhost:8080/PS_TRANSLATE?filename=webreg.html

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6. I would like to install the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition in a language other than English. What do I do? If you would like to install the Tryout Edition in a language other than English follow these instructions:

Windows NT 4.0: 1. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties. Select the Environment tab

2. In the Variable field, type "LANG"

3. In the Value field, type "language", where language is: "German", "French", "Spanish", "Italian", or "Japanese"

4. Select Apply to effect the changes

Windows 2000/XP: 1. Right-click on My Computer and select Properties

2. In the Advanced tab, select the Environment Variables button

3. Under the "User" section, select New

4. In the Variable Name field, type "LANG"

5. In the Variable Value field, type "language", where language is: "German", "French", "Spanish", "Italian", or "Japanese"

In order for the language to be installed, it must be selected while defining the installation components. Setting the LANG environment variable enables both the installer (PTC.Setup) and Tryout Edition to display in the desired language. NOTE: For all Operating Systems, you will need to have a Japanese version of the OS in order to run in Japanese. For European languages, this is not required.

7. I am having problems launching the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition. Are there any special installation procedures that I must follow? The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition requires an NTFS File System. In many cases Windows XP Home Edition is setup with a FAT File System out of the box. The file system may need to be converted to NTFS if not already done.

1. Try setting the config.pro option "graphics win32_gdi"

8. I launch the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition I see the splash screen, then it goes away but the program does not start. What do I do?

Windows NT: 1. Right-click on "My Computer" on your desktop

2. Select “Properties”. This will display a dialog box with four tabs on it

3. Select the Performance tab. This brings up the Application Performance dialog box, which is a slider with ranges from “None” to “Maximum”. The default setting in Windows is set at “full”. Move this slider all the way to “None”.

4. Select OK, which closes the window and exits the System Properties dialog box. Next, you will be prompted to restart your machine. Click yes to restart and the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition should start.

5. If the Tryout Edition still doesn't run, right-click on your desktop and select “Properties” from the menu. This will display the “Display Settings” dialog box.

6. Select the “Settings” tab and locate the Color Palette or Color Depth setting. Set this value at 256 colors. Apply it and exit the Display Properties box. You should now be able to run the program.

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Windows 2000/XP: 1. Right-click on the desktop and select “Properties”

2. On the Settings tab, click the Advanced button

3. There will be a Hardware Acceleration dialog box on the Troubleshooting tab. Move the slider from Full to "None", and apply the changes.

4. If the Tryout Edition still doesn't run, select the Settings tab and locate the Color setting. Set this value at 256 colors. Apply it and exit the Display Properties box. You should now be able to run the program.

9. What help tools are provided with the Tryout Edition? PTC Online Help is shipped with the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition and is installed by default. The Online Help can be started from within Pro/ENGINEER by selecting #Help, #Pro/E Help System. Printed documentation is not provided. A Pro/ENGINEER multi-media primer CD is also provided.

10. I have just created my PTC online account. Do I need to upgrade my account before requesting the license file? NO. A basic username and password from www.ptc.com is sufficient for requesting a license file for the Tryout Edition.

11. What does the error "error in plpfhost" refer to? This error may occur for one of two reasons.

1. An Ethernet network adapter is not installed or configured properly. An Ethernet network adapter is required to start the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition. Refer to your hardware vendor for information on installing and configuring the network adapter.

2. Media Sense, a new feature implemented within Windows ME and Windows 2000, may cause the PTC Host ID (Ethernet network adapter address) to not be detected due to the network card being disabled.

12. What does the error "could not detect network adapter" refer to? In order to start the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition you will need an Ethernet network adaptor installed. Refer to your hardware vendor for information on installing and configuring the network adapter.

13. What are the minimum system requirements for the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Tryout Edition? The Tryout Edition has the same system requirements as the commercial version of Pro/ENGINEER, with the exception of processor and operating system support. To view the complete hardware requirements visit: http://www.ptc.com/partners/hardware/current/proe.htm.

Please note that the Tryout Edition is not supported on UNIX or Linux platforms.

14. Is there a limit on the number of machines the Tryout Edition can be installed and started on? NO, there is no limit. However, a license file must be obtained for each machine that Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire will be installed.

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