Ch1 Questions:

  1. What is the first thing we should set up in Pro/ENGINEER when creating a new model?
  1. How do we modify more than one dimension in the Sketcher?
  1. How do we reposition dimensions in the Sketcher?
  1. List three of the geometric constraint symbols used by the Pro/ENGINEER Sketcher.
  1. Describe two different ways to modify dimensions in the Sketcher.
  1. Describe the steps required to define the orientation of the sketching plane?
  1. Identify the following commands:

(a) 

Ctrl + Middle mouse button

(c) 

Middle mouse button


Ch2. Questions:

  1. What are the three basic Boolean operations commonly used in computer geometric modeling software?
  1. What is a primitive solid?
  1. What does CSG stand for?
  1. Which Boolean operation keeps only the volume common to the two solid objects?
  1. What are the differences in creating a CUT feature and creating a HOLE feature in Pro/ENGINEER?
  1. Using the CSG concept, create Binary Tree sketches showing the steps you plan to use to create the two models shown on the next page:

Ch3. Questions:

  1. What are stored in the Pro/ENGINEER History Tree?
  1. When extruding, what is the difference between Depth Value and Thru All?
  1. What is the history-based part modification approach?
  1. What determines how a model reacts when other features in the model change?
  1. Describe two methods in Pro/ENGINEER to change existing dimensions.
  1. Create History Tree sketches showing the steps you plan to use to create the two models shown on the next page:

Ch4. Questions:

  1. What is the difference between dimensional values and dimensional variables?
  1. How do we disable geometric constraints while sketching?
  1. How are geometric constraints applied in Pro/ENGINEER Sketcher?
  1. Describe the different types of parametric relations available in Pro/ENGINEER.
  1. How do we create parametric relations in Pro/ENGINEER?
  1. How do we assure two points are lined up horizontally?
  1. Create binary tree sketches showing the steps you plan to use to create the two models shown on the next page:


Ch5. Questions:

  1. How can we find out the order in which features are created in Pro/ENGINEER?
  1. In Pro/ENGINEER, what does “rolling back the part” mean?
  1. What is the difference between Edit and Edit References?
  1. What determines how a feature reacts when other features in the model change?
  1. Describe two methods in Pro/ENGINEER to access the Redefine the existing feature references.
  1. Create sketches showing the steps you plan to use to create the two models shown on the next page:

Ex.1

Ex.2

Ch. 6 Questions:

  1. How do we create geometry on a surface that does not already exist?
  1. What are the advantages of using Datum features?
  1. Describe the procedure to create an angled datum plane.
  1. Describe the differences between Feature and Driven Dimensions in 2D drawings.
  1. Describe the procedure to add an Auxiliary view in a drawing
  1. How do we access the Show/Erase command?
  1. List the advantages of using 3D annotation.
  1. Create sketches showing the steps you plan to use to create the two models shown on the next page:

Ch7 Questions:

  1. What does Pro/ENGINEER’s bi-directional associative functionality allow us to do?
  1. What essential element is common to revolved features?
  1. How do you move a view on the drawing sheet?
  1. How do you move a dimension from one view to another?
  1. What is the difference between erasing and deleting a dimension?
  1. How do you reposition dimensions?
  1. What are the required elements in order to generate a sectional view?
  1. What is the first feature in a pattern called in Pro/ENGINEER?
  1. What is a “radial hole” in Pro/ENGINEER?
  1. Create sketches showing the steps you plan to use to create the two models shown on the next page:

Ch 8 Questions:

  1. Describe two different methods to modify dimensions.
  1. Keeping the Model History Tree in mind, what is the difference between Cut with a Pattern and Cut Each One Individually?
  1. What are the differences between Sweep and Blend?
  1. What are the differences between Sweep and Extrude?
  1. How do we modify the pattern parameters after the model is built?
  1. Describe the elements required in creating a Blend feature.
  1. Create sketches showing the steps you plan to use to create the model shown on the next page:

Ch 9 Questions:

  1. In Pro/ENGINEER, which command do we use to create a mirrored feature? Which command did we use in Chapter 7 to create a mirrored part? What are the differences in the two methods?
  1. Will dimensions be updated when the geometry is modified?
  1. Describe the Boolean Intersect operation.
  1. How do you modify the directions of the arrows of a dimension?
  1. What is the main difference between straight and sketched holes?
  1. What is the difference between coaxial and radii holes?
  1. When extruding, what is the difference between Thru All and Until Next?
  1. Create sketches showing the steps you plan to use to create the two models shown on the next page:

Ch 10 Questions:

  1. What is the purpose of using placement constraints?
  1. List four of the commonly used placement constraints.
  1. Describe the difference between the MATE placement constraint and the MATE OFFSET placement constraint.
  1. In an assembly, can we place more than one copy of a part?
  1. How should we determine the assembling order of different parts in an assembly model?
  1. How do we create an exploded assembly in Pro/ENGINEER?
  1. In Pro/ENGINEER, how do we adjust the locations of parts in an exploded assembly?
  1. Create sketches showing the steps you plan to use to create the four parts required for the assembly shown on the next page:

Ch 11 Questions:

  1. When and why should we use Joint Connections in an assembly?
  1. List and describe four of the commonly used Joint connections.
  1. Describe the two different approaches available to create animations in Pro/Animation.
  1. Describe the procedure to apply a Pin connection in an assembly.
  1. What formats of video files can we save the animation generated in Pro/Animation?
  1. List and describe the procedure to attach a servo motor in Pro/Animation.
  1. Can we adjust the playback speed of the animation in Pro/Animation?
  1. What is the difference between a body and a Ground body in Pro/Animation?
  1. How do we adjust the timeline in an animation in pro/Animation?
  1. How did we constrain the Base Block part in the crank slider assembly? Which joint connection did we used to accomplish that?