A trajectory for Insert -> Sweep needs a section XY
orientation reference which doesn't exist as the curve
is not associated with a datum plane, surface, solid
face, etc.
There are several ways you could get to where you want
to be. Project your existing curve to the cylindrical
surface...
> delete it from the assembly, delete all
> associated part files from the directory
The object still exists in memory / "In Session".
You'll be able to see the object if you look for it;
(menu:) File -> Open -> Look in: In Session.
Once you (menu:) File -> Erase -> Not Displayed ...
the...
> item of sub assembly will be highlight in
> model tree and the model tree will be expend
What (does it make a difference?) version Pro/E?
Do you (does it make a difference?) have AAX?
Is an "item" a component instance, part feature,
assembly feature, ...?
(In WF2,assuming component and no...
I believe there is / was a config statement
graphics win32_gdi
that forced software emulation of graphics functions(?).
May be worth a try (or search your install & admin guide
for the term to see if it's still applicable).
-Jeff Howard (wf2)
Sure it's true. I saw it on the internet.
You can set the Spin Center by ...
(WF2, may be version dependent)
Spin Center On:
(make a mapkey or toolbutton for this)
Menu: View -> Orientation -> Reorient ...
Type: Preferences, Screen Center is an
option.
or
Spin Center Off:
Place the graphics window cursor...
...Assigning values will create the symbol.
You can also create the parameters by defining
Relations ...
new_string_param = "" /* or an actual value */
new_real_param = 0
new_int_param = 0
... copy / paste that in the target part Relations
dialog...
> Its such a nuisance ...
Sometimes that's just the nature of things.
> So far i cant even create the curve
If you still need some help with it post your geometry in
neutral format and pic()s to elaborate if the ojbective
isn't obvious and I'll give you something close enough to
it that...
Pro/E looks three places for config.pro files and loads
any it finds. See...
Help
.Fundamentals
..Pro/Engineer Menus
...The Tools Menu
....Using Configuration Files
.....How Pro/Engineer Reads Configuration Files at Startup
You can put your mapkeys in any of them. Particulars
will depend...
Ok. Without AAX I believe the 'in assy context' relationship
is all that's going to be available to you. (I don't have AAX
either and am not sure it would offer anything in this specific
context.)
There are various ways / strategies you ~could~ use including
your first attempt. The way...
I believe the answer(s), which I can't help you with, will be dependent on whether, or not, you have AAX.
Just as a curiosity; why do you want to circumvent the typical top down design reference created in the context of an assembly?
-Jeff Howard (wf2)
Sure it's true. I saw it on the internet.
> Copying of surfaces which are then manipulated ...
Ah! I see. Then referencing of edges would be 'edging'?
Good luck with it.
-Jeff Howard (wf2)
Sure it's true. I saw it on the internet.
...problem is that I'm still
> trying to do things the way I would in Pro/Engineer.
That is a problem going either way. You have to empty
your head*, learn the capabilities of and constraints
imposed by the new system, learn to work within them.
> I can't understand why you'd ever not...
> However, my local SE rep suggested
> I focus on ST, as "that is the future"
Get him / her (or jon <g>) to show you how to duplicate your intent using the different modeling paradigm.
-Jeff Howard (wf2)
Sure it's true. I saw it on the internet.
If I were you I'd ...
1) Add a leader note that says whatever you want.
2) Sign up for some training or spend some time going thru tutorials, reading Help, searching for relevent forum discussions. I believe you'll find answers and resolution to all of your questions and concerns. (Most of...
In the drawing
Menu: View -> Show and Erase...
Once the interface is open
Menu: Help -> What's This?
What you probably want to do is Show Notes by Feature & View.
-Jeff Howard (wf2)
Sure it's true. I saw it on the internet.
The dimension is associated with the thread diameter.
You should be able to show the associated hole note
which will (unless your *.hol file's been modified)
list the tap drill size.
-Jeff Howard (wf2)
Sure it's true. I saw it on the internet.
> I'd work with the source, then, and resolve ...
To add to ...
You might try a 'shotgun' approach: get them to send you several export variations; i.e. IGES as surfaces and solid b-reps, etc., any variation they can export. One or the other may get you a good import or the 'missing' faces may...
> I am reluctant to post the actual file
> because of customer confidentiality
I'd work with the source, then, and resolve the export / import problems. Ten years ago this type problem was common. It's the exception to the rule today and can usually be resolved, often by correcting modeling...
Can you post the neutral translation that went into the Import Feature? If it was an IGES I suspect there may be some clues in it that don't show up in the picture (maybe not even in the Pro/E import). At any rate, the missing faces were most likely larger swept or revolved 'slab' faces...
