Learning Objectives

• Use various tools to create geometry.

• Dimension a sketch.
• Apply constraints to a sketch.
• Modify a sketch.
• Use the Modify Dimensions dialog box.
• Edit the geometry of a sketch by trimming.
• Mirror a sketch.
• Insert standard/user-defined sketches.
• Use the drawing display options.
 THE SKETCH MODE
Models designed in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5.0 consist of datums,
sketched features, and placed features

Working with the Sketch Mode

1. Sketch the required section geometry

2. Add the constraints and dimensions to the sketched section
3. Add relations to the sketch if needed
4. Regenerate the section
Invoking the Sketch Mode

Figure 1 The New dialog box

 THE SKETCHER ENVIRONMENT

Figure 2 Initial screen appearance in the Sketch mode

 WORKING WITH A SKETCH IN THE SKETCH MODE
Placing a Point
Drawing a Line
• Drawing a Line Using the Line Button
• Drawing a Line Using the Line Tangent Button
• Drawing a Line Using the Centerline Button
• Drawing a Line Using the Geometry Centerline Button

Drawing a Rectangle
Drawing a Circle
• Drawing a Circle Using the Center and Point Button
• Drawing a Construction Circle

Figure 3 Sketch of a flange Figure 4 The Construction

option in the shortcut menu
• Drawing a Circle Using the Concentric Button
• Drawing a Circle Using the 3 Point Button
• Drawing a Circle Using the 3 Tangent Button
• Drawing an Ellipse Using the Axis Ends Ellipse Button
• Drawing an Ellipse Using the Center and Axis Ellipse Button
Drawing an Arc
• Drawing an Arc Using the 3-Point / Tangent End Button

Figure 5 Cursor moved out of the Target Figure 6 Cursor moved out of the
symbol perpendicular to the endpoint Target symbol along the tangent
direction
• Drawing an Arc Using the Concentric Button
• Drawing an Arc Using the Center and Ends Button
• Drawing an Arc Using the 3 Tangent Button
• Drawing an Arc Using the Conic Button
 DIMENSIONING THE SKETCH

Figure 7 Dimensioning options

Converting a Weak Dimension into a Strong Dimension

Figure 8 Shortcut menu to convert the weak dimensions to strong

Dimensioning a Sketch Using the Normal Button or the Normal
Option
 DIMENSIONING THE BASIC SKETCHED ENTITIES
Linear Dimensioning of a Line
Angular Dimensioning of an Arc
Diameter Dimensioning

Figure 9 Approximate locations of the cursor

to achieve different dimensions Figure
Figure 10 Angular dimensioning Figure 11 Diameter dimensioning
Radial Dimensioning

Figure 12 Radial dimensioning Figure 13 Dimensioning the revolved

sections
 WORKING WITH CONSTRAINTS
•Fully specified in terms of size, shape, orientation, and location
•Reduces the number of dimensions in that sketch
•You can apply constraints manually also

Types of Constraints

Figure 14 Flyout displayed on choosing the

arrow on the right of the Vertical button
• Vertical
• Horizontal
• Perpendicular
• Tangent
• Mid-point
• Coincident
• Symmetric
• Equal
• Parallel

Disabling the Constraints

Need to disable a constraint arises when you are drawing an entity
 MODIFYING THE DIMENSIONS OF A SKETCH
Using the Modify Button

Figure 15 The Modify Dimensions dialog box

Using the Edit Menu

Modifying a Dimension by Double-Clicking on it
Modifying Dimensions Dynamically
 RESOLVE SKETCH DIALOG BOX

Undo
Delete
Dim > Ref
Explain

Figure 16 The Resolve Sketch dialog box

 DELETING THE SKETCHER ENTITIES
 TRIMMING THE SKETCHER ENTITIES

Delete Segment
Corner
Divide

Figure 17 Trimming the lines

 MIRRORING THE SKETCHER ENTITIES
 INSERTING STANDARD/USER-DEFINED SKETCHES

Figure 18 The Sketcher Palette Figure 19 The Move & Resize

dialog box dialog box
 DRAWING DISPLAY OPTIONS
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Refit
Repaint
 Tutorial 1
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure 20. The sketch is
shown in Figure 21.

Figure 20 Model for Tutorial 1 Figure 21 Sketch of the model

The following steps are required to complete this tutorial:

1. Start Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5.0 session.

2. Set the working directory and create a new sketch file, refer to Figure 22.

Figure 22 The flyout displayed by clicking

on the arrow
3. Draw lines by using the Line tool, refer to Figures 23 and 24.

Figure 23 Partial sketch with left Figure 24 Partial sketch with weak
inclined line dimensions
4. Draw an arc and a circle, refer to Figures 25 and 26.

Figure 25 Sketch with arc Figure 26 Sketch with all entities, weak
dimensions, and weak constraints
5. Dimension the sketch and then modify the dimensions of the sketch, refer to
Figure 27

Figure 27 The complete sketch with dimensions

and constraints

6. Save the sketch and close the file.

 Tutorial 2
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch for the model shown in Figure 28. The sketch is
shown in Figure 29. For your reference, all entities in the sketch are labeled alphabetically.

Figure 28 Model for Tutorial 2 Figure 29 Sketch of the model

The following steps are required to complete this tutorial:

1. Set the Working directory and create a new object file.

2. Draw the sketch by using the line tool, refer to Figure 30

Figure 30 Sketch with weak dimensions and constraints

3. Dimension the required entities and then modify the dimensions of the sketch, refer
to Figures 31 and 32.

Figure 31 Sketch after dimensioning Figure 32 Complete sketch with

dimensions and constraints

4. Save the sketch and close the file.

 Tutorial 3
In this tutorial, you will draw the sketch of the model shown in Figure 33. The sketch of
the model is shown in Figure 34.

Figure 33 Model for Tutorial 3 Figure 34 Sketch of the model

The following steps are required to complete this tutorial:

1. Set the working directory and create a new object file.

2. Draw the sketch by using the sketcher tools, refer to Figures 35 through 38.

Figure 35 Two circles with weak Figure 36 Circles joined by

dimensions and constraints tangent lines

Figure 37 Locations to trim Figure 38 Sketch after trimming

3. Draw concentric circles at the centerpoints of both the arcs.

4. Dimension the sketch and then modify the dimensions of the sketch, refer to
Figure 39.

Figure 39 Complete sketch with dimensions

and constraints
4. Printing the Sketch Using the Plot Option, refer to Figures 40 and 41.

Figure 40 The Print dialog box Figure 41 The Commands and Settings
shortcut menu

5. Save the sketch and print it.