Tutorial 1: Extrusions, Sketching, and Cuts

Introduction

Extrusions are one of the most basic ways to design a part in Pro/E, and sketching is an important part of the design process. In this section, you will learn
basic operations by creating a simple part using an extruded protrusion. You will then modify the part using a cutting operation.

Starting Pro/E and Creating new Part

1. Start Pro/E Wildfire.

2. Select [File] -> [New] from the menu bar. The dialog shown in Figure 1.1 will pop up.

[Figure 1.1]

3. Type the part name [Example1] in Text Box.

4. Click [OK] button (or press Enter Key). You will see the screen shown in Figure 1.2.
[Figure 1.2]

Sketching and Protrusion

1. Select the Extrude Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen, as shown in Figure 1.2.
2. Select the Sketcher icon from the extrusion tool bar on the dashboard at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select the plane labeled FRONT. This will allow you to sketch in the xy plane and extrude in the z direction.
 [Figure 1.3]

4. Click the Sketch button from the Section pop-up menu. Pro/E will switch to Sketch Mode, and you will see the screen as shown in Figure 1.4.
 [Figure 1.4]

5. Close the References Dialog.

6. Select [Sketch] -> [Options] from menu bar. The dialog shown in Figure 1.5 will pop up. Turn ON the [Grid] and [Snap To Grid], and click the green
check button.
 [Figure 1.5]

7. Select [Sketch] -> [Intent Manager] from the menu bar. This will bring up the Menu Manager shown in Figure 1.6.

[Figure 1.6]

8. Now sketch the shape shown in Figure 1.7. Select [Line] from GEOMETRY menu of the Menu Manager.
9. Use the left mouse button to click points A, B, C, D, E, F and A shown in Figure 1.7. After clicking these points, press the mouse middle button.
 [Figure 1.7]

10. Select [Regenerate] from SKETCHER menu of the Menu Manager.

11. Zoom in using the wheel on the mouse or by moving the mouse up and down while holding CTRL and middle mouse button.
12. Move the sketch to the center of the screen by moving the mouse while holding the middle mouse button and the Shift key.
13. Now set the size of the shape. Follow the steps below:
 Select [Dimension] from SKETCHER menu.
 Click Edge2 and Edge6 with the left mouse button, and then click point A with the middle mouse button.
 Click Edge1 and Edge5 with the left mouse button, and then click point B with the middle mouse button.
 Click Edge2 and Edge4 with the left mouse button, and then click point c with the middle mouse button.
 Click Edge3 and Edge5 with the left mouse button, and then click point D with the middle mouse button.
 [Figure 1.8]

14. Select [Regenerate] from SKETCHER menu. The dimensions of the part will be shown as in Figure 1.9.
 [Figure 1.9]

15. Select [Modify] from SKETCHER menu.

16. Click the number that is circled by A shown in Figure 1.9. Then type the correct dimension underneath the toolbar. In this case, type 200 in the text
box, and click the check button.
17. Similarly, change the number that is circled by B to 200, by C to 50, and by D to 50.
18. Select [Regenerate], and then Select [Done] from SKETCHER menu. Pro/E will exit Sketcher Mode.
19. Type in 100 into the extrusion depth box on the dashboard and click check button.
 [Figure 1.10]

20. Select [View] -> [Orientation] -> [Default Orientation] from menu bar. If you followed the instructions correctly, you will see the three-dimensional
image shown in Figure 1.11.

[Figure 1.11]
21. While there is no real undo option in Pro/E, the model tree can be used to modify features you have already created. Right click on the part you wish
to alter, and select [Edit Definition] from the list of options. You can then alter the part. This topic will be explored further in Tutorial 4.
22. Select [File] -> [Save] from menu bar and click the check button at the bottom of the screen to save the part.

Creating Cuts

1. Select the Extrude Tool icon from the tool bar on the right of the screen, as in Step 1 of the previous section.
2. Select the Remove Material icon from the extrusion tool bar on the dashboard, as shown in Figure 1.12.
3. Select the Sketcher icon.

[Figure 1.12]

4. Locate the bottom face of the part by using View Manager as described in Step 21 of the previous section. Select [View] -> [View Manager] from the
menu bar, and then double click [Bottom] from the pop-up window. You should see the view shown in Figure 1.13.
5. Click on the bottom face of the part near point A in Figure 1.13 to select it as the sketching plane.
6. Change the orientation to [Bottom] on the Section menu.
 [Figure 1.13]

1. Click the Sketch button from the Section menu. Pro/E will switch to Sketch Mode.
2. Select [Sketch] -> [Intent Manager] from the menu bar.
3. Select [Line] from GEOMETRY menu.
4. Click points A, B and C shown in Figure 1.14 with the mouse left button, and then click the middle mouse button.
 [Figure 1.14]

5. Select [Regenerate] from SKETCHER menu.

6. To dimension the cut, click E2 and E4 shown in Figure 1.15 with the left mouse button, and then click near A with the middle mouse button. Similarly,
click E1, E3, and B. Zoom and pan if necessary.
 [Figure 1.15]

7. Select [Regenerate] from SKETCHER menu.

8. Click the dimensions at points A and B, and then change them to 25. You should see the image shown in Figure 1.16.

[Figure 1.16]

9. Select [Regenerate] and then Select [Done] from the SKETCHER menu. You will see the screen shown in Figure 1.17.
 [Figure 1.17]

10. Rotate the part until you see an outline of what the cut will look like. If the cut is outside the part as shown in Figure 1.8, click on the yellow cutting
direction arrow as shown. The outline should now be inside the part.
 [Figure 1.18]

11. Type 100 into the Extrusion Depth box and click the check button.
12. Use the mouse to zoom and rotate the part to see it from different angles. You should see the image shown in Figure 1.18.
 [Figure 1.18]

13. Select [File] -> [Save] from menu bar to save the part.
14. Test the information you have learned in this tutorial by completing Problem 1.

Introduction

Attempt this problem after completing Tutorial 1. The problem will test your knowledge of creating a simple part using extrudes, sketches, and cuts.

Problem Statement

1. Create the part shown in Figure P1-1 using an extruded protrusion.

2. Add a cut to the side as shown in Figure P1-2.
[Figure P1-1]

[Figure P1-2]
 Tutorial 2: Holes, Rounds, and Chamfers

Introduction

A variety of geometric shapes and constructions can be designed automatically with Pro/E, including holes, rounds, and chamfers. The Hole option creates
many types of holes, including straight holes, sketched holes, and holes for standard fasteners. The Round option creates a fillet or a round on an edge that is a
smooth transition with a circular profile between two adjacent surfaces. The Chamfer option creates a beveled surface at the intersection of edges.

Creating Base Shape

1. Start Pro/E Wildfire.

2. Select [File] -> [New], and type the part name [Example2] in Text Box.
3. Click [OK] Button.
4. Select the Extrude Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen.
5. Select the Sketcher icon from the dashboard, and click the reference plane marked as FRONT.
6. Click the Sketch button from the Section menu. Pro/E will switch to Sketch Mode.
7. In this section, you will sketch the cross-section of the part using the same method as in Tutorial 1. Start by closing the References dialog box.
8. Select [Sketch] -> [Options] from menu bar. Turn ON the [Grid] and [Snap To Grid], and click the green check button.
9. Select [Sketch] -> [Intent Manager] from the menu bar.
10. Use pan and zoom operations to change the viewing so that you see the coordinates as shown in Figure 2.1.

[Figure 2.1]

11. Now sketch the shape of the cross-section shown in Figure 2.2. Follow the steps below:
 Select [Line] from the Menu Manager GEOMETRY menu.
 Click points A and B with the left mouse button, and then press the middle mouse button.
 Select [Arc] from GEOMETRY menu.
 Click points B and C with the left mouse button.
 Select [Line] from GEOMETRY menu.
 Click points C, D, E and A with the left mouse button, and then press the middle mouse button. Try to draw all points at the exact locations
shown.
 [Figure 2.2]

12. Select [Regenerate] from SKETCHER menu.

13. Now set dimensions as shown in Figure 2.3. Follow the steps below.
 Click Edge1 and Edge3 with the left mouse button, and click point A with the middle mouse button.
 Click point B and Edge2 with the left mouse button, and click point C with the middle mouse button.
 Click Arc with the left mouse button, and click point D with the middle mouse button.
 Select [Regenerate].
 Modify dimensions to match those shown in Figure 2.3 if necessary, and Select [Regenerate].
 [Figure 2.3]

14. Select [Done] from Menu Manager.

15. Enter extrusion depth as 100, and click check button.
16. Select [View] -> [Orientation] -> [Default Orientation] from menu bar. You will see the image shown in Figure 2.4.
 [Figure 2.4]

Creating Holes

1. Select Hole Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen, as shown in Figure 2.5.

[Figure 2.5]

2. Input 50 in Diameter textbox on the hole tool bar on the dashboard.

3. Select the Through All icon from the depth menu, as shown in Figure 2.6.
4. Click point A shown in Figure 2.6 with the left mouse button to select the right plane.
 [Figure 2.6]

5. Select the bottom reference handle on the hole and drag it to Edge 1 shown in Figure 2.7. Select the other reference handle and drag it to Edge 2.
Dimensions will be displayed as in the figure. The other handles change the diameter of the hole and the position of the hole. Do not modify these.
 [Figure 2.7]

6. Double click on the dimension near Edge1, change the value to 120, and hit Enter.
7. Double click on the dimension near Edge2, change the value to 100, and hit Enter.
8. Click check button. The hole will be created as shown in Figure 2.8.
 [Figure 2.8]

Edge Rounding and Chamfering

1. Select Round Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen, as shown in Figure 2.9.

[Figure 2.9]

2. Enter 10 into the textbox in the round tool bar on the dashboard.
3. Click Edge1, Edge2 and Edge3 from Figure 2.10 with the left mouse button.
 [Figure 2.10]

4. Click the check button, and you should see Figure 2.11.

[Figure 2.11]
 5. Select Chamfer Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen, as shown in Figure 2.12.

[Figure 2.12]

6. Enter 10 into the textbox in the chamfer tool bar on the dashboard.
7. Select the edge around the hole in the part, and click the check button. If you followed the directions correctly, you should see Figure 2.13.

[Figure 2.13]

8. Select [File] -> [Save] from menu bar to save the part.

Alternative Method for Creating Base Part

In this section, you will use Intent Manager to create the same part that was created in the previous section. Many people find this method easier to use - you
have less work to do since Pro/E is making assumptions about the geometry you are drawing. In future tutorials and problems, you can use either sketching
method. However, the tutorials will demonstrate the use the first method, without Intent Manager.

1. Select [File] -> [New], and type the part name [Example2B] in Text Box.
2. Click [OK] Button.
3. Select the Extrude Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen.
4. Select the Sketcher icon from the dashboard, and click the reference plane marked as FRONT.
5. Click the Sketch button from the Section menu. Pro/E will switch to Sketch Mode.
6. Use pan and zoom operations to change the viewing so that you see the coordinates as shown in Figure 2.14.
7. Now sketch the shape of the cross-section shown in Figure 2.14. Follow the steps below:
 Select the Line icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen.
 Click points A and B with the left mouse button, and then press the middle mouse button.
 Select the Arc icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen.
 Click points B and C with the left mouse button, and then press the middle mouse button. The letter "T" should appear near point B. This
indicates that the arc is tangent to the line.
 Select the Line icon again.
 Click points C, D, E, and A with the left mouse button, and then press the middle mouse button.

[Figure 2.14]

8. You should see dimensions drawn very faintly on the sketch. These indicate weak dimensions, meaning they can be overridden by manually
dimensioning the drawing. You can change these dimensions by performing the steps below:
 Select the Modify Dimension icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen.
 Click on the dimension at point A in Figure 2.15, and change the value to 240. You may need to pan and zoom to see the image.
 Select the Modify Dimension icon again.
 Click on the dimension at point B, and change the value to 65.
 Change the value of the dimension at C to be 180 if necessary.
 You should notice that the dimensions you changed are now shown in yellow.
 If you wish to add dimensions in locations where there are no weak dimensions, use the Add Dimension Icon. Manually entered dimensions will
override weak dimensions.
 [Figure 2.15]

9. Click on the check button icon at the right of the screen to exit Sketcher.
10. Enter extrusion depth as 100, and click the check button.
11. Select [View] -> [Orientation] -> [Default Orientation] from menu bar. You will see the image shown in Figure 2.16. This should be the the same part as
the one created in the first section.
 [Figure 2.16]

12. Select [File] -> [Save] from menu bar to save the part.
13. Test the information you have learned in this tutorial by completing Problem 2.

Problem 2: Holes, Rounds, and Chamfers

Introduction

Attempt this problem after completing Tutorial 2. The problem will test your knowledge of simple feature creation tools, such as holes, rounds, and chamfers.

Problem Statement

1. Create the part shown in Figure P2-1 using an extruded protrusion with the dimensions shown.
2. Add an 80 inch diameter hole near the top of it as shown in Figure P2-2.
3. Add a 15 inch round between the two sections of the "L" as shown in Figure 2-3.
4. Add a 10 inch chamfer to the top and bottom edge as shown in Figure 2-4.
[Figure P2-1]
[Figure P2-2]
[Figure P2-3]
 [Figure P2-4]

Tutorial 3: Shells, Ribs, and Datum Planes

Introduction

Datum planes are used as sketching surfaces and references for creating and construction features. In this section, you will learn to use datum planes to
create a rib. You will learn how to create several basic features.

Creating Base Shape

1. Start Pro/E Wildfire.

2. Select [File] -> [New], and type the part name [Example3] in Text Box.
3. Click [OK] Button.
4. Select the Extrude Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen.
5. Select the Sketcher icon from the dashboard, and click the reference plane marked as FRONT.
6. Click the Sketch button from the Section menu. Pro/E will switch to Sketch Mode.
7. Close the References dialog box.
8. Select [Sketch] -> [Options] from menu bar. Turn ON the [Grid] and [Snap To Grid], and click the green check button.
9. Select [Sketch] -> [Intent Manager] from the menu bar.
10. Use pan and zoom operations to change the viewing so that you see the coordinates as shown in Figure 3.1.
11. Now sketch the shape of the cross-section shown in Figure 3.1. Select [Line] from the Menu Manager GEOMETRY menu. Click points A, B, C, D, A with
the left mouse button, and then press the middle mouse button.
 [Figure 3.1]

12. Select [Regenerate] from SKETCHER menu.

13. Now set dimensions as shown in Figure 3.2. Follow the steps below.
 Click Edge1 and Edge3 with the left mouse button, and click point A with the middle mouse button.
 Click Edge2 and Edge4 with the left mouse button, and click point B with the middle mouse button.
 Select [Regenerate].
 Modify dimensions to match those shown in Figure 3.2 if necessary, and Select [Regenerate].

[Figure 3.2]
14. Select [Done] from Menu Manager.
15. Enter extrusion depth as 150, and click check button.
16. Select [View] -> [Orientation] -> [Default Orientation] from menu bar. You will see the image shown in Figure 3.3.

[Figure 3.3]

Creating a Shell

1. Select Shell Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen, as shown in Figure 3.4.

[Figure 3.4]

2. Input 10 in Thickness textbox on the shell tool bar on the dashboard.

3. Use the left mouse button to select the front plane. It should become highlighted in pink as shown in Figure 3.5.
 [Figure 3.5]

4. Click the check button. You should see the shelled part shown in Figure 3.6.

[Figure 3.6]
5. Select the Extrude Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen.
6. Select the Sketcher icon from the dashboard.
7. Select the inside bottom of the shape near point A in Figure 3.6.
8. Click the Sketch button from the Section menu. Pro/E will switch to Sketch Mode.
9. Select [Sketch] -> [Intent Manager] from the menu bar.
10. Select [Circle] from the GEOMETRY menu.
11. Click point A and point B shown in Figure 3.7.

[Figure 3.7]

12. Select [Regenerate] from SKETCHER menu.

13. Now set dimensions as shown in Figure 3.8. Follow the steps below.
 Click point A and Edge1 with the left mouse button, and click point B with the middle mouse button.
 Click point A and Edge2 with the left mouse button, and click point C with the middle mouse button.
 Click Circle with the left mouse button, and click point D with the middle mouse button.
 Select [Regenerate].
 Modify dimensions to match those shown in Figure 3.8 if necessary, and Select [Regenerate].
 [Figure 3.8]

14. Select [Done] from Menu Manager.

15. Enter extrusion depth as 90, and click check button.
16. Select [View] -> [Orientation] -> [Default Orientation] from menu bar. You will see the image shown in Figure 3.9.

[Figure 3.9]
 Using Datum Planes to Create a Rib

1. Select Datum Plane Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen, as shown in Figure 3.10.

[Figure 3.10]

2. Select the center axis of the circular protrusion. Hold CTRL and select Edge1 shown in Figure 3.11. This will define references for the datum plane so
that the plane passes through the axis and is normal to the edge.

[Figure 3.11]

3. Select OK on the Datum Plane pop-up window.

4. Select Datum Plane Tool icon again.
5. Select the center axis of the circular protrusion. Hold CTRL and select Edge2 shown in Figure 3.11.
6. Select OK on the Datum Plane pop-up window. You should see the two perpendicular planes shown in Figure 3.12.
 [Figure 3.12]

7. Select Rib Tool icon from the tool bar at the right of the screen, as shown in Figure 3.13.

[Figure 3.13]

8. Select the Sketcher icon from the dashboard.

9. Select the second datum plane (the longer one) to define the sketch plane.
10. Select the first datum plane (the shorter one) to define the reference.
11. Make sure the Orientation in the Section menu is set to Right. The Section menu should look like Figure 3.14.

[Figure 3.14]

12. Select the Sketch button from the Section menu.

13. Do not close the References window once Pro/E enters Sketch Mode.
14. Select the Wireframe icon to change the view of the image to wireframe, as shown in Figure 3.15.

[Figure 3.15]

15. Click on Edge1, Edge2, Edge3, and Edge4 shown in Figure 3.16 to define these edges as references.

[Figure 3.16]
16. Select [Sketch] -> [Intent Manager] from the menu bar.
17. Draw a line from point A to point B as shown in Figure 3.16.
18. Select [Regenerate].
19. Dimension the distance from point B to Edge4 as shown in Figure 3.17. Modify this distance if necessary.

[Figure 3.17]

20. Select Regenerate, and then select Done.

21. Enter 5 into the Thickness textbox in the rib tool bar on the dashboard.
22. If the yellow rib direction arrow is not facing towards the inside of the part, select it with the left mouse button. An outline of a rib should be shown, as
in Figure 3.18.
 [Figure 3.18]

23. Click the check button.

24. Select the Shading icon on the tool bar at the top of the screen, as shown in Figure 3.19.

[Figure 3.19]

25. Rotate the part to see it from different views. You should see the image shown in Figure 3.20.
 [Figure 3.20]

26. Select [File] -> [Save] from the menu bar to save the part.
27. Test the information you have learned in this tutorial by completing Problem 3.

Problem 3: Shells, Ribs, and Datum Planes

Introduction

Attempt this problem after completing Tutorial 3. The problem will test your knowledge of simple feature creation tools, such as shells and ribs, and the use of
datum planes.

Problem Statement

1. Create the 200 inch diameter cylinder shown in Figure P3-1 using an extruded protrusion. The height of the cylinder should be 150 inches.
2. Shell the cylinder to have a wall thickness of 10 inches, as shown in Figure P3-2.
3. Add a 8 inch thick rib to the inside of the cylinder, as shown in Figure P3-3. Hint: If you designed the cylinder correctly, you should not need to create
more datum planes. However, you will need to define the correct planes for drawing the rib.
[Figure P3-1]
 [Figure P3-2]

[Figure P3-3]

Tutorial 7: Engineering Drawings

Introduction

Engineering drawings are critical for communicating design ideas. Pro/E's drawing mode allows a user to create detailed drawings of previously created parts
and assemblies. In this tutorial, you will learn the fundamentals of drawing mode while creating an annotated multiview drawing of a part.

Creating a Drawing

1. Start Pro/E Wildfire.

2. Select [File] -> [New]. Select [Drawing] from the Type category of the pop-up window, name the drawing Example7, and click OK.
 [Figure 7.1]

3. A New Drawing window will pop up, as shown in Figure 7.2. Use the Browse button set the Default Model to the part [[Link]] that you created in
the first tutorial.
4. Select [Empty with format] from the Specify Template category.
5. Select the Browse button from the Format category. A Systems Formats folder should open. Select [Link] from the list of formats. This will give you a
size A paper (standard 8 1/2 x 11) with a standard title block.

[Figure 7.2]

6. Click the OK button on the New Drawing window. You should see the view shown in Figure 7.3.
 [Figure 7.3]

7. Select [Insert] -> [Drawing View] from the menu bar.

8. Select [Done] from the Menu Manager. This will allow you to create a typical view of the part.
9. Left click on the screen near point A shown in Figure 7.3 to locate the center of the view. You should see the outline of the part as shown in Figure 7.4.
10. You will now be prompted to select the front view of the part. Select plane A shown in Figure 7.4.
11. You will now be prompted to select the top view of the part. Select plane B shown in Figure 7.4.
 [Figure 7.4]

12. Select the OK button from the Orientation window. You should see the front of the part as shown in Figure 7.5.
 [Figure 7.5]

13. Select [Insert] -> [Drawing View] from the menu bar again.
14. Select [Done] from the Menu Manager and click near point B shown in Figure 7.5. This will place a side view of the part to the right of the front view.
Other views could also be added to the drawing (top view, section view, orthogonal view, etc.), but the front and side views are all that is necessary to
show all the features for this part.
15. Right click on the Layers branch of the Layer Tree at the left of the screen, and select [Blank Layer]. This will remove the coordinate axis and view plane
data from the drawing, and you should see the view shown in Figure 7.6.
 [Figure 7.6]

Adding Dimensions and Tolerances

1. Double click on SCALE at the bottom of the screen, and change it to 0.01. This will make the views of the part slightly larger.
 [Figure 7.7]

2. Select [View] -> [Show and Erase] from the menu bar.
3. Select the Dimension Icon from the Type category in Show/Erase window, as shown in Figure 7.8.
4. Select Part and View from the Show By category.
5. Make sure Erase and Never Shown are checked in the Options category. This will allow all dimensions which are not currently shown to be displayed.

[Figure 7.8]
6. Select the Show All button from the Show By category. Select Yes when prompted to confirm. Select the Accept All button from the Preview category of
the Show/Erase window.
7. Select the Close button to close the Show/Erase window. You should see all the dimensions of the part as shown in Figure 7.9.

[Figure 7.9]

8. Click somewhere on the screen to deselect all the dimensions.

9. Now move the dimensions so that they are easier to read. Use the mouse to select a dimension in the front view, and then use the mouse to drag it. Do
this for all dimensions, so that you see the view shown in Figure 7.10.
10. Repeat this process for the dimensions on the side view of the part.
 [Figure 7.10]

11. Since the front view of the part is somewhat cluttered, you can move the some dimensions to the side view. Left click on the dimension which labels the
height of the cut as 100.
12. Select [Edit] -> [Move Item to View] from the menu bar.
13. Click somewhere inside the side view of the part. The dimension should now be shown in that view, as shown in Figure 7.11.
 [Figure 7.11]

14. Use the mouse to draw a selection box around both of the views to select all the dimensions. The dimensions should be shown in red.
15. Select [Edit] -> [Cleanup] -> [Dimensions] from the menu bar.
16. Select the Apply button from the Clean Dimensions window. This will set the location of the dimensions to be a consistent distance from the part.
17. Select the Close button from the Clean Dimensions window. You should see the dimensions as shown in Figure 7.12.
 [Figure 7.12]

18. To reposition the views so that they better fill the page, select [Tools] -> [Environment] from the menu bar.
19. Uncheck the box that says Lock View Movement and click the OK button.
20. You can now click on a view and drag it to a new location. Notice that the side view always stays aligned with the front view.
21. To add tolerances to the dimensions, select [File] -> [Properties] from the menu bar. Select [Drawing Options] from the Menu Manager.
22. An Options window will appear. This window is useful for changing many properties of the drawing including text, view, and dimension properties.
23. Type [tol_display] into the Options text box and hit Enter. Use the pull-down menu next to the text box to change the value to [Yes].
24. Click the Add/Change button, and then click the OK button.
 [Figure 7.13]

25. Select [Done/Return] from the Menu Manager.

26. Select [Edit] -> [Regenerate] -> [Model] from the menu bar. You should see tolerances as shown in Figure 7.14.
 [Figure 7.14]

27. To change the type of tolerancing, left click on a dimension to select it. Select [Edit] -> [Properties] from the menu bar.
28. Change the Tolerance Mode to [+- Symmetric] and click the OK button. The dimension will be shown as in Figure 7.15.
 [Figure 7.15]

Creating Notes for Title Block

1. In this section you will fill in the title block of the drawing. Select [Insert] -> [Note] from the menu bar.
2. Select [Make Note] from the Menu Manager and click near point A shown in Figure 7.16. Type [Carnegie Mellon University] into the text box at the
bottom of the screen and click the check button twice.
 [Figure 7.16]

3. Select [Make Note] again and click near point B. Type the part name [Part 1] into the text box, and click the check button twice.
4. Repeat this process to add [Drawing No. 001] at point C, [SCALE 0.01] at point D, and your name at point E.
5. Select [Done/Return] from the Menu Manager.
6. Use the mouse to click and drag the notes to position them at the center of the boxes so that they look like those shown in Figure 1.17.
 [Figure 7.17]

7. Now change the size of the text. Select the Scale note and select [Format] -> [Text Style] from the menu bar.
8. In the Text Style window, uncheck the box labeled Default for the height of the text. Change the value to 0.09, as shown in Figure 7.18. Click the OK
button.

[Figure 7.18]

9. Click the OK button on the Text Style window. The note should now fit in the box as shown in Figure 7.19.
 [Figure 7.19]

10. Select [File] -> [Save] from the menu bar to save the drawing.
11. Test the information you have learned in this tutorial by completing Problem 7.