Pro/ENGINEER English Version 2001 Tutorial

Author: Zhan Yougang
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: This book is based on the English version of Pro/ENGINEER2001 by PTC Company of the United States. The content covers the concepts of parametric 3D modeling in Pro/ENGINEER, the installation, configuration, and user customization of Pro/ENGINEER software, the creation of 3D solid part models, sheet metal design, surface modeling, the creation of assembly models, the creation of engineering drawings, analysis and calculations, model rendering, mechanical motion simulation, and mold design. The arrangement of chapters in this book follows the teaching principle of progressing from simple to complex and maintaining coherence. In terms of content, to help readers better and more deeply understand some abstract concepts, complex commands, and functions in Pro/ENGINEER software, the book is equipped with a large number of exercises and examples. At the same time, to give readers a comprehensive understanding of the product development process, the book introduces the entire design and development process of a specific product—the bottle opener. This arrangement aims to enhance the readability and practicality of the book, helping everyone become a skilled professional in the design field more quickly. In terms of writing style, the book closely follows the actual operation interface of Pro/ENGINEER2001 English version software, using real dialog boxes, buttons, and icons in the software for explanations. This allows beginners to operate the software intuitively and accurately for learning, enabling them to quickly get started. At the same time, it also provides great convenience for readers who do not have access to Pro/ENGINEER2001 software. This book is specifically written for users and readers of the Pro/ENGINEER2001 English version. To cater to a broader audience, the book provides detailed Chinese translations of the software's menu commands, dialog boxes, and operation prompts. This book can be used as a teaching or hands-on practice textbook for CAD courses in colleges and universities and various training schools, as well as a self-study tutorial and reference book for mechanical professionals. The book comes with a free CD-ROM.