3D Quick Print
Quickly create drawing layouts and plot directly from the 3D environment.
3D Section Display in Drawings
In Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0, drawing views can display 3D sections (zones) from models.
3D Set Datum Tags on Surfaces
We've implemented a new option for displaying set datums in 3D. Users can now place ASME Y14.41 style set datum tags on surfaces.
Activate Layer
Now you can set a layer to be active and all layer-able entities created from that point forward will automatically be added to that layer.
Additional Language Support for Pro/ENGINEER on Linux
Responding to the growing demand from global Linux users, Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 offers additional language support.
Align Angular Dimensions
Angular and linear dimensions can now be aligned at the same time.
Annotation Feature and UDF Interaction
Users can now add annotation features to UDFs. Users can choose to vary surface finish values, geometric tolerance values, or driven dimension tolerances.
Annotation Features in UDFs
You can select Annotation features for inclusion in user-defined features. Annotation features and Annotation Element parameters and some annotation values can also be marked as variable items in the feature definitions.
Attach Geometric Tolerances to Leader Elbows
New placement options for geometric tolerance attachment have been added to support ISO and JIS standards.
Autodetection of a Windows Locale
Pro/ENGINEER and PTC.Setup have been enhanced to detect the system default locale on Windows and attempt to run Pro/ENGINEER in that locale.
Automatic Annotation Display in Drawings
Maximize the value of detailing your 3D models. When you create a drawing view of a model with 3D annotations, they are automatically shown when appropriate.
Automatic Clipped Dimensions
We've added a new way to create clipped dimensions in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 and improved the ability to create small, acute, angular dimensions.
Chamfer Dimension Witness Lines
Now when shown chamfer dimensions are repositioned, a witness line will automatically be created.
Component Interface Definition Enhancements
Component Interfaces are now easier to define, easier to place in an assembly, and viewable in the Model Tree.
Component Placement Dashboard
The Component Placement dashboard, drag handles, and feedback in the graphics window provide a faster, easier method to assemble components in Pro/ENGINEER assemblies.
Component Replace Enhancements
All methods of replacing components in an assembly have been enhanced and combined into a single, easy-to-use dialog box.
Consolidated Cut and the Both Sides Option
The sheetmetal cut is consolidated with the solid Cut.
Copy and Paste in Assembly
The Windows style copy and paste is now available in Assembly mode.
Create Snap Lines Offset 2D Entities
Snap lines can now reference 2D draft entities in drawings.
Cross Section Analysis
The Section Analysis tool has an option to automatically span the selection set with cross sections at a defined spacing for analysis.
Curved Patterns
The Curve option on the Pattern dashboard allows you to create instances of a feature along a sketched curve.
Cut, Copy, and Paste in Sketcher
Sketcher now uses the Microsoft cut, copy, and paste operations for consistency with Pro/ENGINEER.
Data Sharing Dashboard
The Data Sharing dashboard modernizes the user interface and consolidates the Merge, Cutout, and Inheritance features.
Defining the text direction for annotations
When placing annotations, users are presented with the default text direction. This can be changed using default angle selections or by entering an angle.
Dependant Copy Enhancements for Annotation Features
When creating dependant copies of annotation features, the annotations included will also be dependant. Dependant behavior of annotations is limited to text input, text style, color, and parameters.
Dependent 3D Cross Section Views
By default, when a new view is created that is dependent upon a view using a 3D section, the dependent view's section will be linked to its parent's section setting.
Detailing 'On-Item' Note Position Enhancements
Detailing has been enhanced enabling users to control the vertical and horizontal justification of On-Entity notes.
Difference Report support of 3D Drawings
The Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 difference report now includes the ability to analyze and determine the difference between two versions of the same part for Annotation Features, their Annotation Elements and Annotations.
Direct Manipulation of Lights
The way that users interact with lights has been completely overhauled within Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0
Draft Analysis and Color Display
Draft Analysis enhancements to color display provide three-colors with control over the transition between color regions.
Drawing Template Improvements
Drawing templates now support 3D sections and combination states, and they provide better scaling options.
Enhancements to Asynchronous Datum Creation
Datums created during other feature creation tools will be embedded into the feature. Users can embed datum axis, datum points, datum planes, and datum coordinate systems.
Enhancements to the Annotation Feature User Interface
Enhancements to the annotation feature interface include having the ability to enter descriptions for the references selected, to replace references using the right mouse button, and to define the text direction of the annotations.
Entering Sketcher without a Clear Orientation Reference
After you select a sketching plane, you can enter Sketcher mode even if no default orientation reference exists.
Exact Placement Updates
We've improved Move Special and enabled symbol placement at exact coordinates in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0.
Excluding Datum Curves from HLR Calculations
You can exclude datum curves from hidden line removal calculations. This helps to improve performance in large drawings.
Export Drawing Tables as CSV Files
We've added a new option during Save Table operations that allows Pro/ENGINEER drawing tables to be exported as CSV files.
Flip Arrows Command for Diameter and Radius Dimensions
Diameter and Radius dimensions now each have a Flip Arrows style.
Full Mechanism Dragging Capabilities in Assembly Mode
Mechanism's Drag dialog box is available in Assembly mode and allows full body dragging capabilities.
Fully Dependent Copied Features
The fully dependent and associative type of copied feature offers significant flexibility by making the copied set of features dependent on the source in varying degrees.
Geometric Tolerance Display Options
New dtl setup options have been created to enable users to ensure geometric tolerances can be created according to ISO and JIS standards
Highlight Sketcher Entity Improvements when Explaining Constraints
Sketcher entity highlighting has been enhanced, improving awareness of a particular constraints defined geometry and references when a user has selected to explain a constraint.
Horizontal Text for Radius Dimensions
Now radius dimensions with parallel extension lines can be shown with a horizontal text orientation.
ISO Tolerance Table Verification
We've added a check to validate automatically assigned ISO dimension tolerance values.
Improved Chain & Surface UI
Within feature tools, customers can define the chain of edges or set of surfaces for the feature. Customers now have a more streamlined dialog to define these references.
Improved Copy, Paste and Paste Special Tools
Copy and paste or paste special has been improved to include a number of workflow improvements including the concept of a clipboard to allow a repeated paste operation.
Improved Dimensioning for Unfolded Views
The allowed attachment references for dimensioning unfolded views has been expanded.
Improved ModelCHECK Support for 3D-Drawings
New checks have been added to core ModelCHECK for Annotation Features to help companies validate and confirm these features are not left in a state of incompleteness.
Improved Ordinate Dimensioning
You can now directly create ordinate dimensions, add dimensions to an existing ordinate dimension, and group or redefine the attachment of ordinate dimensions.
Improved Parameter Table Interaction for Restricted Parameters
The parameters table has been enhanced to allow for auto-complete input, as well as, name filtering for all restricted parameters specified in an external parameter file.
Improved Sketcher Performance with Large Sections
Sketcher performance has been drastically improved when dealing with large sections of more then 40 entities and when adding additional entities.
Improved Undo/Redo View Orientation in Sketcher
The undo/redo view orientation in sketcher has been improved, providing users with more control over sketcher commands and action sequences during an undo/redo operation.
Improved Usability of the ModelCHECK Configurator
The ModelCHECK Configurator, introduced in the previous release to make it easy to create, find, and edit ModelCHECK files to meet company standards and best practices, has been enhanced in Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0.
JIS Ordinate Baselines
Ordinate baselines have been improved to better support JIS standard.
JIS Thread Display in Drawings
We've improved the display of thread features in drawings to better support JIS standards.
Light Weld Feature Enhancements
Several enhancements to the Light Weld feature improve performance and use of light welds.
Lightweight Preview for Warp Features
With the Facet Preview option, you can easily preview Warp features for large datasets.
Locked Dimensions in Sketcher
Locked dimensions in a sketch remain locked after completing the sketch in Sketcher and throughout the design of a model.
Materials Capabilities Improved
Materials capabilities have been dramatically improved with a new Materials dialog box for defining materials and a completely overhauled library.
Measure User Interface
The Measure user interface now conforms to the Pro/ENGINEER user model.
Mechanism Body Folder in Assembly Mode
View the mechanism body definition of an assembly in the new split Model Tree within Assembly mode.
Minimize Overlap of Copied Annotations
The position of annotation elements during copy/paste special, group pattern, or UDF placement operations has been adjusted to minimize overlap.
Mirror Command Enhancements for Subassemblies
Components and assemblies can now be mirrored independently of the assembly of origin.
ModelCHECK Toolkit Provides for Custom Checks
With ModelCHECK you can now develop your own custom checks.
Multiple Walls Using the Flange Tool
The Flange tool can create multiple walls when you select multiple, nontangent edges.
New Display Options for Per Unit Tolerances
We've added several new display options for flatness geometric tolerances.
New Envelope Manager
The redesigned Envelope Manager is easier to use.
New Sketcher Palette
With the new Sketcher palette, you can capture common shapes and sections for reuse in future sketches without having to recreate them.
New Unattached Extruded Wall User Interface
The Unattached Extruded wall feature has been consolidated with the Core Extrude feature into a new user interface.
New Unattached Flat Wall User Interface
The Unattached Flat Wall feature has a new dashboard interface.
On Item Text Placement Improvements
We've added functionality to help users align text that is placed using the ''On Item'' placement type.
Orientation and Projection of Fill Pattern Members
The enhancements to Fill Patterns offer the ability to project and orient fill pattern members onto surfaces.
Parameter Enhancements
With enhancements to parameters, you can quickly and easily complete such operations as converting units of parameters.
Parametric Draft Fillets and Chamfers
Improved sketching in drawings includes the ability to create draft fillets and chamfers that are parametric to model edges.
Part Simplified Representations in Drawings
In response to an overwhelming number of enhancement requests, we've added support for part simplified reps in drawing views.
Partial Shells
The Shell tool can now exclude surfaces when you hollow out a solid to create a partial shell.
Pattern Tool Enhancements
The Pattern tool offers significant enhancements, including the preview of patterns, roll back of features, and many other additions.
Placement of User-Defined Features
The User-Defined Feature (UFD) tool streamlines workflow, offering increased flexibility and capabilities for placement of UFDs in a modern user interface.
RMB Actions for Moving and Rotating Annotations
Users can now easily move and rotate the text direction of annotation after selecting the annotation element from the model tree.
Real-Time Collision Detection in Assembly Mode
Real-time collision detection is now available in Assembly mode using dragging operations.
Reduced File Size of Merged Drawings
An internal process reduces the size of the final drawing when two drawings are merged.
Rendering Scene File
Rendering Scene files have been added to Wildfire 3.0 allowing users to save the render room, lighting and environment settings to a single file.
Restricted Parameter Names and Values
By specifying an external file, you can define restricted parameter names and values. When adding these parameters using the Parameters Dialog, you are required to select from a list of values or to define a value within a specified range.
Separate Layer Dialog
Customers can now set a config.pro option to allow a floating layer dialog. This has been reintroduced back into Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 as one of the top enhancement requests.
Set Datum Attachment to Gtols
Enable attachment of set datum tags to geometric tolerances in models and drawings.
Set Up of Sketching Planes and Orientation References in Sketcher
With the improved creation and modification workflow for Sketcher, you can directly modify the setup of a sketch and orientation references.
Shaded Views in Drawings
You can now include shaded views of models in drawings. This capability improves plotting drawings with OLE objects and shaded views.
Sheetmetal Reports
The Sheetmetal Info reports are consolidated within the Model Info report.
Show Frozen Components in Assembly Model Tree
This enhancement will change the model tree icon so that a user can quickly inspect the model tree to determine what components are currently frozen
Simultaneous Retrieval of Components and Graphics
Pro/ENGINEER now displays the graphics of each component in the graphics window during retrieval of the assembly.
Sketched Text Positions
Sketcher has been enhanced for control of the vertical and horizontal justification of sketched text.
Slot Connections in Assembly Mode
Mechanism slot connections can now be defined as an Assembly connection.
Specifying Joint Axis Limits during Component Placement
You can now set joint axis settings when you are defining component placement, making it easier and simpler to limit the motion of components within Assembly mode.
Streamlined Board Import and Export
Side menus for the import and export of ECAD data have been consolidated into a single dialog box.
Streamlined Creation of ECAD Areas
An ECAD Area dialog box for the creation of ECAD areas consolidates the previous side menus.
Support for Flexible Components in Kinematic Assemblies
Pro/ENGINEER Assemblies with packaged components can now be kinematically dragged in real time with flexible components, such as springs and pipes, that fully constrain the assembly.
Support of OpenType Fonts
With Universal Font Scaling Technology 4.7, you can use and place OpenType Fonts for multi-language support in all areas, including Sketcher and drawings.
Swept Blend Dashboard
The new Swept Blend tool uses a smooth-flow workflow with a dashboard user interface.
Undo and Redo Support for Assembly Operations
Undo and Redo are now available in Assembly mode for all of the general assembly operations and commands.
Updated Default Setting for Importing Holes
The default value for the configuration option ecad_import_holes_as_features has been changed from NO to YES.
Updates to Surface Finish Annotations
Now it is possible to collect surface finish reference surfaces separately from the symbol attachment reference in 3D. We've also enabled advanced selection for surface finish annotation elements in annotation features.
View Manager States for Drawing Views
You can reuse all states created in 3D models to help configure drawing views. |
发表于 2005-5-31 20:51:36
