1、Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 Getting Started,Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 overview Getting familiar with Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 operating interface Basic file operation View adjustment method Pro/E Quick startDesigning an ashtray,1.1 Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 overview,Pro / ENGINEER is a product developed by PTC , referred to as
2、Pro / E. In 1988, the PTC launched the first version of Pro / E, Since then, the software is constantly improving and becoming perfect, it has experienced Pro / E 2000, Pro / E 2000i, Pro / E 2001 and Pro / E Wildfire, now it becomes the most commonly used CAD / CAM /CAE industrial design software,
3、it is widely used in machinery, electronics, mold, aviation and other industrial fields. Pro/ENGINEER是美国PTC公司开发的产品，简称Pro/E。1988年，PTC推出Pro/E的第一个版本，此后，软件不断改进和完善，先后经历了Pro/E 2000、Pro/E 2000i、Pro/E 2001和Pro/E Wildfire等版本，如今已经成为全球最常用的CAD/CAM/CAE工业设计软件，广泛应用于机械、电子、模具、航空等工业领域 。 Function Feature,1.1.1 Functio
4、ns and features of Pro/E Wildfire 4.0,Pro/ E 4.0s function is very powerful, it can be used as part design, parts assembly, engineering drawing, surface design, sheet metal design and mold manufacturing tool. These features are using different functional modules. Pro/E 4.0软件的功能非常强大，使用它可以进行零件设计、零件装配、
5、工程图绘制、曲面设计、钣金件设计和模具制造等工作。这些功能是借助不同的功能模块来完成的。,Part design 零件设计,Engineering drawing 工程图绘制,Parts assembly 零件装配,1Feature-based modeling approach 基于特征的建模方式,So-called “Features-based” means users define several features in order to create a part model, these features include Protrusion, Sweep, Hole, Round
6、. The parts shown in the picture below defined by three characteristics, they are rotating feature, fillet characteristics and hole characteristics.所谓“基于特征”是指，在Pro/E中，用户是通过按顺序定义若干特征来创建零件模型的，这些特征包括拉伸（Protrusion）、扫描（Sweep）、孔（Hole）、圆角（Round）等。下面图片所示的零件即由3个特征构成，它们分别是旋转特征、圆角特征和孔特征。,Draw a cross-section a
7、ccording to the basic shape of the parts 根据零件的基本形状绘制截面图,Using rotation feature to create main parts 利用旋转特征创建零件主体,Parts of the selected edge toincrease the fillet feature 为零件的选定边缘增加圆角特征,Increase the hole through the array hole features 通过阵列孔特征为零件增加孔,2Parametric design 参数化设计,Pro / E is the first to in
8、troduce the model of parametric design software. Pro/E是第一款引入参数化设计的模型设计软件。,Parameters mentioned here refers to the physical shape of the part or assembly is driven by the feature size, the user can modify the shape of the parts or assemblies at any time by modifying the feature size. 这里所说的参数化设计是指：零件或
9、装配件的物理形状由特征尺寸来驱动，用户可以随时通过修改特征尺寸来修改零件或装配件的形状 。,Initial shape and dimension of the section 最初的截面形状与尺寸,Part that has been created 此时创建的零件,Modify the shape and dimension of the section 修改截面形状与尺寸,The shape of the part been automatically modified 零件的形状被自动修改,3Data correlation 数据全相关性,Pro / E software module
10、s are related to all the data in the design that are related. Which means, when the users modify the design of the part of the data, the data is automatically updated throughout the design. Pro/E软件的所有模块都是相关的，因此设计中的所有数据也都是相关的。也就是说，当用户修改设计中的部分数据时，整个设计中的数据都会自动更新。,4Single database 单一数据库,It refers to all
11、 data used in the product design from a database, allowing all designers can share product data, to facilitate collaborative work. In addition, Pro / E and AutoCAD, UG,3ds Max, and other popular CAD / CAM software to share data, to extend its versatility. 它是指产品设计中用到的所有的数据都来自一个数据库，可以让所有设计人员都能共享产品数据，便
12、于协同工作。此外，Pro/E还能够与AutoCAD、UG、3ds Max等流行的CAD/CAM软件共享数据，从而扩展了其通用性。,1.1.2 The main modules of Pro/E Wildfire 4.0Pro/E Wildfire 4.0的主要模块（略）,Pro / E Wildfire 4.0 divide its function into 16 functional modules, which, after the start of Pro / E, the function we are using is its basic module, then we start
13、 by creating different types of files, or execute some commands. Pro/E Wildfire 4.0将其功能划分为了16个功能模块，其中，我们在启动Pro/E后使用的是其基础模块，接下来可通过创建不同类型的文件，或者执行某些命令启动其他模块。,The basic module: This module contains the basic tasks of Pro / E, such as user interface management, model management, collaborative environment
14、 and meeting, etc. 基础模块：该模块包含了Pro/E要完成的基本任务，如用户界面管理、模型管理、管理协作环境和召开会议等。,The data management module: This module integrate product data management (PDM) operations and all the Windchill applications and Pro / INTRALINK seamlessly. Using integrated PDM function, users can manage and control product dat
15、a in Pro / E. 数据管理模块：该模块将产品数据管理（PDM）操作与所有Windchill应用程序和Pro/INTRALINK无缝集成在一起。利用集成的PDM功能，用户可在Pro/E内管理和控制产品数据。,Part Modeling module: This module allows users to create part models based on feature, parts can also be modified through the intuitive operation. 零件建模模块：该模块可以让用户基于特征创建零件模型，还可以通过直观操作修改零件。,Comp
16、onent Design Module: This module has been used to manage components, features and components of the assembly process. 组件设计模块：该模块用来管理组件、特征和元件的装配工艺流程。,Detailed drawing module: This module can create and manipulate 3D models, drawings, dimensions, annotations and other information directly from the 3D
17、model output to the view. 详细绘图模块：使用该模块可以创建和处理3D模型的工程图，可以将尺寸、注释等信息从3D模型直接输出到视图中。,Surface module: The module can create and edit models on surfaces and curves. 曲面模块：使用该模块可以创建和编辑模型上的曲面和曲线。,Manufacturing modules: The module can set up and run the NC (numerical control) machine tools, create the sequence
18、 of the assembly process to create a list of materials to generate coordinate measuring processing (CMM) inspection procedures. 制造模块：使用该模块可以设置并运行NC（数字控制）机床，创建装配过程序列，创建材料清单，生成坐标测量加工（CMM）检查程序。,Mold design and casting modules: The module can simulate the mold production process, design die components a
19、nd components, and ready for machining castings. 模具设计与铸造模块：使用该模块可以模拟模具的制作过程，设计压模组件和元件，以及准备加工铸件等。,Sheet Metal module: With this module you can use a standard feature of the design of sheet metal, such as wall, incision, cracks, bending, punching, grooves and corner crack ducts. It can also be program
20、med to take advantage of the NC machine to create parts. 钣金件模块：借助该模块可以使用标准特征设计钣金件，如壁、切口、裂缝、折弯、冲孔、凹槽和拐角止裂槽等。还可编制程序来利用NC机床创建零件。,1.1.3 Pro / E Introduction to part features (simple understanding) Pro/E零件特征入门（简单了解）,Pro / E is a feature-based solid modeling software. In other words, the part model is gen
21、erated by a variety of features, the part design process is the feature cumulative process. Pro/E是基于特征的实体造型软件。也就是说，零件模型是由各种特征来生成的，零件设计的过程就是特征的累积过程。,Basic feature and tectonic feature 基本特征与构造特征,In Pro / E, in accordance with the feature to create a different order, the feature can be divided into the
22、 basic feature and structural feature. Of which, known as the first to establish the feature of the basic feature, it is usually the most important feature of parts, which determines the basic shape of the parts, for example, the rotation feature. 在Pro/E中，按照特征创建顺序的不同，所使用的特征可分为基本特征与构造特征。其中，最先建立的特征称为基
23、本特征，它通常是零件最重要的特征，它决定了零件的基本形状，例如旋转特征。,To establish the basic feature in order to create a variety of other features, therefore, in addition to the basic feature of other feature are collectively referred to as the structural characteristics, such as rounded features, hole features. 在建立好基本特征后，才能创建其他各种
24、特征，因此，除基本特征之外的其他特征统称为构造特征，例如圆角特征、孔特征等。,Pro / E in accordance with the feature of a different nature, features can be divided into datum feature, the sketch feature and place feature. When we create a new part model, in order to facilitate the operation, the system provides three datum TOP, FRONT, an
25、d RIGHT, and a standard coordinate system, we will call it the datum feature. 在Pro/E中，按照特征的性质不同，特征又可分为基准特征、草绘特征与放置特征等。我们在新建一个零件模型时，为了便于操作，系统提供了三个基准面TOP、FRONT与RIGHT，以及一个标准坐标系，我们将其称为基准特征。,2. Datum feature, the sketch feature and place feature 基准特征、草绘特征与放置特征,Part feature model tree, only four new parts
26、, the system automatically creates a datum feature 零件特征模型树，此时只给出了新建零件时系统自动创建的4个基准特征,Three datums and a datum coordinate system 3个基准面和1个基准坐标系,In addition, in order to easy to create other parts features, users also need to create a datum reference axis, the reference point, the datum curve datum feat
27、ure. 此外，为了便于创建其他零件特征，用户还可根据需要创建其他基准面、基准轴、基准点、基准曲线等基准特征。,Strictly speaking, only the datum feature for the auxiliary construct other part features, the datum feature and can not be considered part feature, it can only be called secondary feature. 严格地讲，由于基准特征仅用于辅助构造其他零件特征，因此，基准特征并不能算是零件特征，它只能称为辅助特征。,T
28、he sketch feature means in the feature creation process, the designer must use the cross-section of sketch features in order to generate the features, such as protrusion feature, rotation feature, the scanning feature. Therefore, in Pro / E, the sketch shape is an important part of modeling work. 草绘
29、特征是指在特征创建过程中，设计者必须通过草绘特征截面才能生成的特征，如拉伸特征、旋转特征、扫描特征等。因此，在Pro/E中，草绘图形是零件建模的一项重要工作。,Placed on feature within the system defined the feature of some of the parameters, create placed feature, designers just follow the system prompts to set the parameters, you can complete the feature to create the hole fe
30、atures , chamfer features and rib feature. 放置特征是系统内部定义好的一些参数化特征，创建放置特征时，设计者只要按照系统提示设定相关参数，即可完成特征创建，如孔特征、倒角特征、筋特征等。,In Pro / E, increasing the volume characteristics is called convex features or increase in material feature (Protrusion), minus the volume of the feature known as the removal of feature
31、s or the reduction of material feature (Cut). In addition, we will extrude, revolve, scanning feature can create the basic shape of the parts referred to as the basic feature, will have to be on the basis of other feature in order to create the hole features, shell features, known as project feature
32、s (structural feature). 在Pro/E中，又将增加体积的特征称为凸台特征或增料特征（Protrusion），将减去体积的特征称为去除特征或减料特征（Cut）。此外，我们还将拉伸、旋转、扫描等可以创建零件基本形状的特征称为基础特征，而将必须在其他特征基础上才能创建的孔特征、壳特征等称为工程特征（构造特征）。,3Feature of parent-child relationship 特征的父子关系,Created using Pro / E part model, we have to consider creating a feature to create order,
33、 but also pay attention to the parent-child relationship between the various feature. For example, we must first use of the protrusion feature of tools to create part of the basic entity to take advantage of the hole features in the physical punch. In this case, we call the protrusion feature of the
34、 parent feature of the hole feature, and said hole is characterized by the protrusion feature of the sub-feature. 使用Pro/E创建零件模型时，大家除了要考虑创建特征创建顺序外，还应注意各个特征之间的父子关系。例如我们必须首先利用拉伸特征等工具创建零件的基本实体，才能利用孔特征在实体上打孔。在这种情况下，我们称拉伸特征为孔特征的父特征，而称孔特征为拉伸特征的子特征。,Understand the feature of parent-child relationship is ver
35、y important, for example, when you delete the parent feature, the feature of its child will work together to be deleted. To modify the parent features, if needed, the feature of his son should be synchronized changes, otherwise it could lead to a design error. 理解特征的父子关系很重要，例如，删除父特征时，其子特征将一同被删除。修改父特征
36、时，如果需要的话，其子特征应同步修改，否则可能导致设计出错。,4Feature relationship 特征关系,In Pro / E, every feature sizes have been given a variable name, to build relationships between the variables of the multiple dimensions of a feature, or more feature of the size variable (mathematical expression), when users modify the value
37、 of a characteristic size, all other dimensions associated with the characteristic feature size values are simultaneously modified to ensure that the feature of the modified correlation. For example, in the picture below, in order to ensure that modify the size of the cuboid, the hole has always bee
38、n at the center of the parts, the parts of the two pairs of size variables to create two relations. 在Pro/E中，每个有效的特征尺寸都被赋予了一个变量名，通过为一个特征的多个尺寸变量，或者多个特征的多个尺寸变量之间建立关系（数学表达式），当用户修改某个特征尺寸数值时，所有与该特征尺寸关联的其他特征尺寸数值均被同步修改，从而确保了特征修改的关联性。例如，在下面图片中，为了确保在修改长方体的尺寸时，孔始终位于零件的中心，可为该零件的两对尺寸变量之间创建两个关系式。,The basic model
39、which has been created 创建的基本模型,The feature dimension displayed when editing 编辑特征时显示的特征尺寸,Modify feature dimension 修改特征尺寸,The hole is no longer the center of the part when regenerating 再生模型时孔已经不在零件中心,Feature dimensional variables displayed when editing 编辑关系时显示的特征尺寸变量,Relational expression is establis
40、hed between the characteristic size of variable 为特征尺寸变量之间建立关系表达式,Modify feature dimension 修改特征尺寸,The hole still lies in the center of the part 再生模型时孔依然位于零件中心,1.1.4 Pro / E part design process Pro/E零件设计流程,Through the above description, the characteristics of the Pro / E should already been known by y
41、ou. Therefore, the following brief summary of the basic sequence for the Pro / E to create a part model is necessary. 通过上面的介绍，大家应该对Pro/E的特点已有所了解。有鉴于此，下面简要归纳一下使用Pro/E创建零件模型的基本顺序。,（1）Using new part to start the part design. 通过新建零件进入零件设计模式。,（3）First create a basic feature, and then create on the basis
42、of other structural features. 首先创建基本特征，然后在此基础上创建其他构造特征。,（4）Save the part model file. 保存零件模型文件。,（2）To create the shape of parts, decide features you want to create, and features creating sequence. 根据要创建的零件形状，决定要创建哪些特征，以及特征创建顺序。,1.2 Getting familiar with Pro/E Wildfire 4.0 熟悉Pro/E Wildfire 4.0,After s
43、tart of Pro / E Wildfire 4.0, the system will display the main user interface, Pro / E is composed of the title bar, menu bar, toolbar, navigation, Web browser, and the dashboard, the details are shown in the picture below. 启动Pro/E Wildfire 4.0后，系统将显示其主操作界面，Pro/E主要由标题栏、菜单栏、工具栏、导航区、Web浏览器和操控板等组成，具体如下
44、面图片所示。,Operating interface操作界面,Click the split bar empty space and dragging left adjustable bar on both sides of area size 单击拆分条空白处并左右拖动可调整拆分条两侧区域大小,Click the split bar arrows District may extend the side of the region, and hide the other side of the area 单击拆分条箭头区可扩展一侧区域，并隐藏另一侧区域,Start the Pro / E,
45、select File New menu or click the toolbar “New“ button can open the New dialog box. Select the default new file type (“parts“) and sub-types (“Entity“), click “OK“ button, enter the part design environment. 启动Pro/E后，选择“文件”“新建”菜单或单击工具栏中的“新建”按钮，均可打开 “新建”对话框。选择默认的新建文件类型（“零件”）与子类型（“实体”），单击“确定”按钮，可进入零件设计
46、环境。,1.2.1 Menu and toolbar 菜单栏与工具栏,Like most other software, Pro / E menu provides a set of classification schemes command, the toolbar provides a set of common operations command. In addition, under the different operating modes and status, Pro / E content of menu and toolbar will change accordingl
47、y; at the same time, if the tool button or menu item is light gray, indicating that the menu or toolbar button in the current state can not to use. 与其他大部分软件一样，Pro/E中的菜单提供了一组分类安排的命令，其工具栏提供了一组常用操作命令。此外，在不同工作模式与状态下，Pro/E的菜单与工具栏内容会发生相应的变化；同时，如果某些工具按钮或菜单项呈浅灰色，表明该菜单或工具按钮在当前状态下无法使用。,Shows the parts of the
48、feature model tree in the navigation area 在导航区显示了零件的特征模型树,Messages displayed in the dashboard 在操控板中显示的消息,Click here and around drag to adjust the navigation area and the size of the workspace 单击此处并左右拖动可调整导航区与工作区大小,Click here to re-display the browser 单击此处可重新显示浏览器,Click here to expand the work area,
49、to hide the navigation area 单击此处可扩大工作区，隐藏导航区,Work area, and only shows the reference plane and the datum coordinate system 工作区，此时只显示了基准平面与基准坐标系,Files: The menu item provides a set of file operations command, such as new, open, save and print files. 文件：该菜单项主要提供了一组与文件操作相关的命令，如新建、打开、保存和打印文件等。,View: a g
50、roup with a view to adjust the command, such as the coloring of the model, rendering, set the direction of the model, set up the system and the pixel color. 视图：提供了一组与视图调整相关的命令，如模型的着色、渲染，设置模型的方向，设置系统和图元颜色等。,Insertion: the use of which command to insert a variety of features in the model and data from an external file to the current model. 插入：利用其中的命令可在模型中插入各种特征，以及将数据从外部文件添加到当前模型中。,
