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An Introduction		 [Van]
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A note on versions
These activities have been written using Pro/DESKTOP. As with all software there will be periodic updates which often have additional features.

If you have a later version of the software these initial activities will still be valuable in introducing you to the basic concepts although you may have additional functions available.

The glossary
A glossary of key concepts that are vital to your understanding of Pro/DESKTOP is provided so that you have ready access to them at all times. The first few times a new concept is introduced it is highlighted in italics in the body of the text.

Do make regular reference to the glossary until you are sure of these concepts.

Many more terms are explained in the online help files which you are encouraged to use on a regular basis.

Other useful material
The software has a number of tutorials which you may also like to work through. They may be found in the Help files.

While creating drawings it will be valuable for you to have access to the following text.

British Standards Institution (1980) PD 7308: Engineering Drawing Practice for Schools and Colleges. British Standards Institution
Acknowledgements

I am indebted to other members of the Manufacturing by Design team and Michael Brown, Pro/DESKTOP European Technical Manager, Parametric Technology Corporation for comments on drafts of these materials.

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