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No More Cycling Through Windows No More Cycling Through Windows
By Lance Lie, Raytheon This tip shows users how to add an icon to eliminate selecting windows from the the "File" menu.
The New Wildfire 5.0 Interface The New Wildfire 5.0 Interface
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources Establish a Drawing Options file to use when detailing, identify the need for views to clarify interior features and more in this tutorial.
Build a Sprocket in No Time Build a Sprocket in No Time
By ProEMaher This video tutorial will show Wildfire users how to make a sprocket in less than five minutes.
Handling Sheet Metal, From Beginning to End Handling Sheet Metal, From Beginning to End
By Leo Greene, E-Cognition In this video tutorial Leo Greene explains how to work in Wildfire using a top down approach.
Learn the Basics of Surface Modeling Learn the Basics of Surface Modeling
By Leo Greene, E-Cognition In this tutorial Leo Greene of E-Cognition lays out the fundamentals of surface modeling.
Patterns 3 Patterns 3
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In this latest tip from Gary Lamit, users learn how to convert solid parts into sheet metal parts.
Speed Up Regeneration Time in Pro/ENGINEER Speed Up Regeneration Time in Pro/ENGINEER
By Leo Greene, E-Cognition Learn how to take advantage of Turbo Patterns in this tip.
Creating a Spinal Bend
By Leo Greene, E-Cognition Learn how to make a spinal bend in Pro/Engineer in this video tutorial.
Patterns 2: Axial Pattern Patterns 2: Axial Pattern
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources Gary Lamit explains how to create a filter axial pattern part model.
Creating Sprocket Mechanisms with Pro/E WildFire Creating Sprocket Mechanisms with Pro/E WildFire
By ProE Gurus Use this tutorial to learn how to create a sprocket chain in Wildfire.
Create Boundary Blend Surface with Inner Boundaries Create Boundary Blend Surface with Inner Boundaries
By ProENGINEER Tips Learn how to create a boundary blend surface from 4 boundaries and 2 inner curves in Pro/ENGINEER.
Use the Import From Spreadsheet Action in Windchill PDMLink Use the Import From Spreadsheet Action in Windchill PDMLink
By PTC Learn to create many parts and associated BOMS quickly in this tip.
Patterns 1: Using the Fill Pattern Option Patterns 1: Using the Fill Pattern Option
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources Gary Lamit explains how users can use patterns as a quick way to reproduce a feature or component.
Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Reference Pattern Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Reference Pattern
By Pro/ENGINEER Tips This tutorial shows you the Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire reference type pattern tool and the requirements to get it working.
Datum Graphs Datum Graphs
By Leo Greene, E-Cognition Learn to take advantage of Datum Graphs in this video tip.
Notes Wiki Can Improve Design and Reuse Notes Wiki Can Improve Design and Reuse
By PTC Learn to use Notes Wiki to improve design and reuse.
Using the Global Reference Viewer Using the Global Reference Viewer
By PTC Wildfire 4.0 saw updates to resolving modeling issues that negatively impact assembly performance; mainly external and circular references.
Flexible Component Capability in Pro/ENGINEER Flexible Component Capability in Pro/ENGINEER
By David Butz, Theta Design Here is a Pro/E technique to allow assemblies of several 180 degree flat arc segments for depiction of springs in action.
Need Help Creating a Volume Analysis Feature? Need Help Creating a Volume Analysis Feature?
By PTC A tip on how to take advantage of the often-overlooked Volume Analysis Feature in Pro/Engineer.
Standard Hole Notes in Pro/E Standard Hole Notes in Pro/E
By Viral Tilva In this tip Viral Tilva discusses how to create standard hole notes using company standards.
Revaulting in Windchill 9.0 Revaulting in Windchill 9.0
By Sconce Solutions Sconce Solutions provides a more complex tech tip for revaulting in Windchill 9.0.
Setting Opening Screen to Homepage Setting Opening Screen to Homepage
By Sconce Solutions Here's a Windchill 9.0 tip that will help you set the opening screen as the homepage, saving time when opening the program.
Conducting Part Searches in Pro/INTRALINK 3.4 Conducting Part Searches in Pro/INTRALINK 3.4
By Swamynathan Ramachandran Conducting a part search in Pro/INTRALINK 3.4 using INTRALINK scripts.
Wildfire 4.0 Tutorial on 3D Annotation Feature by Gary Lamit Wildfire 4.0 Tutorial on 3D Annotation Feature by Gary Lamit
By Louis Gary Lamit, CAD Resources Gary Lamit shares a step-by-step tutorial on the 3D Annotation feature in Wildfire 4.0.
Top 10 Common Mistakes in Rapid Prototyping Top 10 Common Mistakes in Rapid Prototyping
By Quickparts Get solutions to common rapid prototyping design mistakes.
Pro/E Tip - Reference Replacing in a Sketch Pro/E Tip - Reference Replacing in a Sketch
By Sampreet Arakeri Whenever it is required to change, edit or delete parent entity, this tip will be very useful.
Build a 3D Parametric Model Build a 3D Parametric Model
By Louis Gary Lamit Part Two, on how to build a parametric model in Wildfire 3.0.
Build a 3D Parametric Model Build a 3D Parametric Model
By Louis Gary Lamit Part One, on how to build a parametric model in Wildfire 3.0.
Another Handy tip from Louis Gary Lamit Another Handy tip from Louis Gary Lamit
By Louis Gary Lamit In his latest entry, Louis Gary Lamit shows users how to create a 3D CAD parametric model.
Wildfire 3.0 and your Mouse Wildfire 3.0 and your Mouse
By Louis Gary Lamit In another handy tip Louis Gary Lamit shows you how to take advantage of mouse functionality in Wildfire 3.0.
Build Templates in Adobe 3D the Easy Way Build Templates in Adobe 3D the Easy Way
Submitted by Lars Olson Here's a handy tip to help you build a custom template in Adobe 3D, save yourself time and aggravation and check it out!
Troubleshooting Tips for CAD Troubleshooting Tips for CAD
By Edwin Muirhead Pro/E expert Edwin Muirhead offers his best tips and tricks for troubleshooting problems that crop up in CAD programs.
How to Use Envelopes to Create Assembly Simplified Reps How to Use Envelopes to Create Assembly Simplified Reps
By Florin Neamtu Florin Neamtu of Belcan Corporation outlines this Wildfire 2.0 Assembly Mode process of managing envelopes.
Improving Performance of Large Assembly Drawings Improving Performance of Large Assembly Drawings
By Florin Neamtu When working with large assembly drawings, performance can become an issue. Learn some ways to rectify this situation from Belcan's Florin
Using Ribbon Surfaces to Create Tangent Surfaces Using Ribbon Surfaces to Create Tangent Surfaces
By Florin Neamtu Florin Neamtu of Belcan Corporation provides this tip on situations that warrant using Pro/ENGINEER's Ribbon Surface options.
Modeling a Camshaft Using Variable Section Sweep Modeling a Camshaft Using Variable Section Sweep
By Florin Neamtu Florin Neamtu of Belcan Corporation offers another great Pro/ENGINEER. This technique shows the power of Variable Section Sweeps.
Using the Round All Feature in Wildfire 2.0 Using the Round All Feature in Wildfire 2.0
By Florin Neamtu Florin Neamtu of Belcan Corporation offers his expertise in this short and helpul tip about the Round All feature in Wildfire 2.0.
Using Trace Sketches in Pro/ENGINEER ISDX Using Trace Sketches in Pro/ENGINEER ISDX
By Florin Neamtu Pro/ENGINEER Interactive Surface Design Extension (ISDX) is a powerful freeform surfacing tool with many different capabilities.
BOM Balloons in Wildfire 2.0 BOM Balloons in Wildfire 2.0
By Florin Neamtu Florin Neamtu of Belcan gives insight into using BOM Balloons in Wildfire 2.0
Using Style Feature in Wildfire 2.0 Using Style Feature in Wildfire 2.0
By Florin Neamtu When designing aesthetic surfaces, Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Style feature is the perfect fit. Florin Neamtu of Belcan Corporation shares his expertise.
Using Mechanism to Develop Motion in Pro/E Wildfire 2.0 Using Mechanism to Develop Motion in Pro/E Wildfire 2.0
By Florin Neamtu Belcan's Florin Neamtu shows us how the Mechanism Design Extension (MDX) can be used to define motion in an assembly.
Creating a Helical Curve in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire Creating a Helical Curve in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire
By Rishi Kumar Patel Rishi Kumar Patel shows us his method for creating a helical curve.
Best Practices in Data Translation Best Practices in Data Translation
Todd Reade, President, TransMagic, Inc. Here are some tips, courtesy of TransMagic's Todd Reade, for addressing common CAD data translation problems.
Embossing and Engraving Text Embossing and Engraving Text
By Deepak Maini MCAD pro Deepak Maini demonstrates how to engrave and emboss text on a part in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0.
Creating a Twisted Helical Sweep Creating a Twisted Helical Sweep
By Florin Neamtu, Belcan Here's how to create a helical sweep that follows a non-linear trajectory.
Using External Sketches in Wildfire 2.0 Using External Sketches in Wildfire 2.0
By Florin Neamtu, Belcan In Wildfire 2.0, external sketches can be used to drive extruded features. This greatly improves the external sketch feature.
How to Quickly Set Color to All Machined Surfaces How to Quickly Set Color to All Machined Surfaces
By Florin Neamtu, Belcan Here's how to assign different colors to machined surfaces in Wildfire 2.0 using the improved Search Tool.
How to Create a BOM Table in Wildfire How to Create a BOM Table in Wildfire
By Edwin Muirhead Here's How to Create a basic BOM Table in Wildfire.
Running Pro/E Wildfire 2.0 Disconnected From a Network Running Pro/E Wildfire 2.0 Disconnected From a Network
By Florin Neamtu With Wildfire 2.0, Pro/ENGINEER can now use “License Borrowing” to run without being connected to a network.
Maximising the Wildfire Window on Startup Maximising the Wildfire Window on Startup
By Edwin Muirhead, CADmin Here's how to give yourself some "elbow room" by setting up Pro/E to start up with a maximised screen.
Using Auto Ordinate Dimensions in Wildfire 2.0 Using Auto Ordinate Dimensions in Wildfire 2.0
By Florin Neamtu, Belcan Learn how to create ordinate dimensions automatically on views in Drawing Mode.
Creating Annotation Features in Wildfire 2.0 Creating Annotation Features in Wildfire 2.0
By Florin Neamtu Pro/E expert Florin Neamtu shows how to take advantage of Annotation Features in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 to speed up the design process.
License Simplification with Pro/E 2001 License Simplification with Pro/E 2001
By Eric Horn How to configure your Pro/E licenses according to the new license simplification scheme in Pro/E 2001.
Complex Assemblies Made Simple by Design Complex Assemblies Made Simple by Design
By Lou Murphy Using a top down method, design teams, or the single designer, can use centralized information, working on individual tasks concurrently.
Sheetmetal Flat Walls in Wildfire 2.0 Sheetmetal Flat Walls in Wildfire 2.0
By Florin Neamtu Pro/E expert Florin Neamtu shows us how quick and easy creating flat and flange walls in sheetmetal is with Wildfire 2.0.
Creating Your Own Custom Text Font Creating Your Own Custom Text Font
By Randy Hull Have you ever been frustrated with the fact that the number "1" and capitol letter "I" look exactly the same in Pro/E's default drawing font?
Revision Control in INTRALINK Revision Control in INTRALINK
By Glenn Reid Here's how to keep model or drawing revisions up to date in the title block.
Controlling View Sizes in Drawings Automatically Controlling View Sizes in Drawings Automatically
By Sandeep Vashisht
Using the Warp Feature in Wildfire 2.0 Using the Warp Feature in Wildfire 2.0
By Florin Neamtu With the release of Wildfire 2.0, the Warp feature has been enhanced to include two great new tools: the Sculpt and Spine tools.
Using Directional Patterning in Wildfire 2.0 Using Directional Patterning in Wildfire 2.0
By Florin Neamtu With the Release of Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 come some great new enhancements. This tip will cover some of the patterning enhancements.
Creating Loops Easily Using Pro/PIPING in Pro/E Wildfire Creating Loops Easily Using Pro/PIPING in Pro/E Wildfire
By Florin Neamtu How to create a coil loop in Pro/PIPING, including how to specify sizes and numbers of coils.
Rounds: The Continuing Single Round Rounds: The Continuing Single Round
By Steve Burke, CEP, CIP An illustration of various methods for selecting edges and start and stop points in order to create rounds in Wildfire.
Changing Workspaces in INTRALINK Changing Workspaces in INTRALINK
By Glenn Reid Changing workspaces in INTRALINK without shutting down and restarting a linked session of Wildfire.
ProClues Wildfire: Using the Twist Warp Option ProClues Wildfire: Using the Twist Warp Option
Deepak Maini, CADsoft Technologies This article explains how to use the Twist option of the Warp tool, using the example of a bottle.
Flexible Components Flexible Components
By Stan Balish Change a solid object into a flexible one.
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