Open and Browse the Model Structure

Introduction to Pro/ENGINEER

Task 1. Open Design and Browse the Model Structure

1. Start Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 Schools Edition if necessary.

2. If Pro/ENGINEER is already running, close all windows then remove all objects from session using File > Erase > Not Displayed... 

3. File > Set Working Directory... , and browse to HANDS-ON_WF4\01-INTRODUCTION

4. Click PULLEY_BRACKET.ASM from the File List to preview the part.  Middle-drag in the preview window to spin the model.
   
   

   Middle-drag implies a middle mouse button "press and hold", while moving the mouse.

   
   

5. Click Open in Pro/E  icon from the embedded browser as highlighted above. 

6. When the assembly opens, notice the model structure.  The assembly contains three parts namely BASE.PRT, PULLEY.PRT and PIN.PRT.
   
   
   

7. Right click on the BASE.PRT and click Open.