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Embedding Objects To and From Windows Embedding Objects To and From Windows
By Nancy E. Pardo, PTC Use this tip to enhance Windows documents in Creo Elements/Direct Drafting 17.0.
Creating a Gear or Wheel Using Escapements Creating a Gear or Wheel Using Escapements
In part two of this tutorial series on using Creo Direct Modeling to create a Verge and Foliot clock, users learn to create an escapement.
Create an Angle Block Extrusion Create an Angle Block Extrusion
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources This project tutorial will walk users through the basics of creating an angle block extrusion in Wildfire 5.0.
Using Circular Sketch Patterns to Create a Gear or Wheel Using Circular Sketch Patterns to Create a Gear or Wheel
This Creo Direct Modeling exercise covers the process of using a circular sketch pattern and circular feature pattern to create a gear or wheel.
Lesson 18: Drafts, Suppress and Text Extrusions Lesson 18: Drafts, Suppress and Text Extrusions
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources Lesson 18 in this tutorial series on Wildfire covers drafts, suppress and text extrusions.
Automate Difficult Tasks with PTC Integrity Automate Difficult Tasks with PTC Integrity
By PTC This video demonstrates how PTC's Integrity product can integrate with Jenkins CI and automate a variety of difficult tasks.
Getting the Hang of Torodial Blending Getting the Hang of Torodial Blending
By Madhav Das, CAD Quiver This tutorial walks users through the process of using toroidal blending to create a tire.
Create a Part from a Set of Drawings Create a Part from a Set of Drawings
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources Learn how to create a part with only a series of drawings to work from.
Add GD&T Information Using Texts in Note Add GD&T Information Using Texts in Note
By Madhav Das, CAD Quiver If you want to add your Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing data using the Note feature this tip can help.
Take the Stress out of Patterning Geometry Take the Stress out of Patterning Geometry
By Nancy E. Pardo, PTC Creo Parametric 5.0 features an easier way to pattern geometry that improves model flexibility and reduces feature count.
The Fundamentals of Annotation Creation The Fundamentals of Annotation Creation
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In lesson 16 Wildfire 5.0 users learn how to create helical sweeps and one of the most important features, adding annotations.
Master the Relations Editor Master the Relations Editor
By Nancy E. Pardo, PTC Develop an understanding of how the Relations Editor helps users write user-defined equations between symbolic dimensions and parameters.
Sweep Fundamentals Sweep Fundamentals
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources Create and edit sweeps in Wildfire 5.0.
The Fundamentals of Sweep and Normal Trajectories The Fundamentals of Sweep and Normal Trajectories
By Madhav Das, CAD Quiver For individuals working with plastic parts this tip will help them when they need to maintain every feature in a pull or draft direction.
Error-Free Data Imports in Creo Parametric Error-Free Data Imports in Creo Parametric
By Nancy E. Pardo, PTC Eliminate the headaches associated with importing STEP and IGES files in this handy tip.
Creating Blends Creating Blends
Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources Gary Lamit's 14th lesson in his series on Wildfire 5.0 introduces readers to the concept of creating two planar regions joined together.
Optimize Your Manufacturing Document for Use with Weldments Optimize Your Manufacturing Document for Use with Weldments
By PTC While there are many ways to handle manufacturing data this tip will show users how to organize them so they are ready for their weldments.
Four Fundamental Aspects of Patterns in Wildfire 5.0 Four Fundamental Aspects of Patterns in Wildfire 5.0
Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources Create four different pattern aspects that are used in part creation in a snap!
Ensure the Best Possible Gas and Liquid Measurements Ensure the Best Possible Gas and Liquid Measurements
By Thomas Devaraj PhD, Senior Application Specialist, PTC In this tip Mathcad users learn how to handle tricky measurements for gasses and liquids.
Learning to Create Drawings in Wildfire 5.0 Learning to Create Drawings in Wildfire 5.0
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources The second half of Lesson 12 moves on from creating assemblies and teaches Wildfire users how to create actual drawings.
Set Your Ideal Transparency Set Your Ideal Transparency
By Nancy E. Pardo, PTC In this tip users learn how to configure the transparency in Creo Elements/Direct Modeling 18.0.
Foundations of Assembly Drawing Foundations of Assembly Drawing
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources This tutorial covers assembly drawings in Wildfire 5.0.
Configure Creo’s UI to Your Liking Configure Creo’s UI to Your Liking
By Nancy E. Pardo, PTC In this tip users learn how to configure the new Creo Elements/Direct Drafting 18.0 user interface to meet their needs.
Detailing an Anchor Part Detailing an Anchor Part
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In part 11 of Gary Lamit's ongoing video tutorial series readers learn how to detail the anchor part created in Lesson 5.
A Fast Way to Create Boundary Surfaces in Creo Elements A Fast Way to Create Boundary Surfaces in Creo Elements
This video tip shows users how to create boundary surfaces even when they don't have enough boundaries available.
Quickly Switch Out Components in an Assembly Quickly Switch Out Components in an Assembly
From PTC Express In this tip users learn how the can easily replace one component for another in an assembly.
Drawing Fundamentals Drawing Fundamentals
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In this tip readers learn the basics of how to create a CAD drawing in Wildfire 5.0.
Learn to Use the New Statistical Studies Functionality Learn to Use the New Statistical Studies Functionality
By Nancy E. Pardo, PTC In this tip Creo and Wildfire 5.0 users learn how to use a new capability in the behavior modeling functionality to execute statistical studies.
Create New Drawing Views Create New Drawing Views
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In lesson nine of Gary Lamit's ongoing series readers learn how to turn existing geometry into an exploded view.
Enhance Projects with Creo/Elements Direct Drafting Enhance Projects with Creo/Elements Direct Drafting
By Nancy E. Pardo , PTC Learn to use object linking to include your work from Creo/Elements into other projects.
Lessons in Wildfire 5.0 Lessons in Wildfire 5.0
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In the next tip in Gary Lamit's ongoing series users learn about the assembly mode.
Master the Field Point Tool Master the Field Point Tool
By PTC In this tip users learn how to take advantage of the often ignored field point tool.
Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Model a Clamp Arm Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Model a Clamp Arm
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In this video tutorial from Gary Lamit users learn how to model a clamp arm using Wildfire 5.0.
Quickly Import Mathcad Data into Excel Quickly Import Mathcad Data into Excel
By PTC In this tip users learn the easiest way to import Mathcad data into Excel.
Learn to Use the Revolve Tool Learn to Use the Revolve Tool
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In the latest entry in his series of Wildfire 5.0 tutorials Gary Lamit explains how users can use the revolve tool to start making basic parts.
A Shortcut for Viewing Several Objects at Once
By Chad Powers, PTC Learn to use the clipboard to view a large collection of objects at once.
The Fundamentals of Datums and Layers The Fundamentals of Datums and Layers
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In this week's tip Gary Lamit explains the basics of creating parts with datums and organizing them with layers.
Error-Proof STEP Conversions for Creo Elements/Pro Error-Proof STEP Conversions for Creo Elements/Pro
By PTC This tip will help walk Creo Elements/Pro users through the process of converting their files to the STEP format.
Learn Why Extrusions Are Important in Pro/E Learn Why Extrusions Are Important in Pro/E
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In this tip readers learn how to create the most basic aspect of a Wildfire design, the extrusion.
Making BOM Ballons Appear as a Symbol Making BOM Ballons Appear as a Symbol
By PTC In this tip users of Creo/Elements learn how to change the BOM balloons from their default to a symbol.
Introduction to Feature and Engineering Tools Introduction to Feature and Engineering Tools
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources Gary Lamit presents a video tip explaining how users can learn the basics of Feature and Engineering tools.
The Basics of Wildfire 5.0 Continued
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In this video tip Gary Lamit continues to build on the groundwork for learning Wildfire 5.0.
Learn the Basics of Wildfire 5.0 Learn the Basics of Wildfire 5.0
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In this video tip Gary Lamit lays out the groundwork for learning Wildfire 5.0.
Sheet Metal from Top to Bottom Sheet Metal from Top to Bottom
By Leo Greene, E-Cognition In this video tip users learn the top down solution for sheet metal designs.
Learn to Use Drawings to Convey Part Information Learn to Use Drawings to Convey Part Information
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In this tutorial users learn to establish a drawing options file, create cross sections using datum planes and more.
A Tip for Creating Difficult Designs A Tip for Creating Difficult Designs
By Mirza Saqib Saeed, Aladdin Industries In this tip from a Pro/E Community subscriber, readers learn how to model complex 3D images in Wildfire 2.0.
Improve Your 3D PDFs Improve Your 3D PDFs
By Gary Lamit, CAD-Resources In this tip users learn how to create 3D PDFs that have a higher level of realism.
Use Simulation to Alleviate the Stress of Weldments Use Simulation to Alleviate the Stress of Weldments
In this tip Leo Greene explains how users can take advantage of simulation tools to catch potential problems early in the design phase.
A Mathcad Animation A Mathcad Animation
By Roger L. Mansfield, Astronomical Data Service Learn how to visualize a cycloid of several particles in Mathcad in this helpful tip featured in PTC's most recent newsletter.
Customize Report Balloons in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5.0 Customize Report Balloons in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5.0
By PTC In this tip users learn how to customize BOM symbols in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5.0.
The Secrets of Surface Modeling Revealed The Secrets of Surface Modeling Revealed
By Leo Greene, E-Cognition Leo Greene presents the second part in his series on the basics of surface modeling.
Visualize and Understand your Models Visualize and Understand your Models
By PTC Express In this tip users learn how to use sectioning to get a better look at how their model looks.
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.
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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