[MBD Logo] Concurrent design using derived models
A Pro/DESKTOP Tutorial (Module 8)		 [Van]
Main Menu | Crib Sheet | Glossary Previous Page | Next Page
Page 1 of 7

Connection specification

[Figure 1]
Fig. 1.


Using an existing Pro/DESKTOP design as a starting point for a component ensures greater accuracy. A file has been created in Pro/DESKTOP that specifies an alternative peg shape for the construction kit. This design will be substituted into an existing design for a shelf made from the construction kit.When changes are made to a core component in a design these changes are transmitted to all uses of that that component in the design. This is the basis of concurrent engineering practice, where changes made by one designer are shared by everyone working on the project.

Importing a new design

[Figure 2]
Fig. 2.


With Pro/DESKTOP running,
  1. From the File menu select New...

  2. Choose Design

  3. From the Assembly menu choose Add Component.

  4. Open the file ‘Connection.cvp’ [23kb]

The connection drawing will be very small and highlighted in the centre of the design window.

  1. Right click in the design window and from the menu choose Zoom-in.

    Drag a box tightly around the highlighted connection drawing.

    The shape shown has the connection peg completed but the decorative ‘finial’ is only provided in profile.

Main Menu | Crib Sheet | Glossary Previous Page | Next Page
© CBI, 1999 Last Updated: 13/08/98