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Pro/Engineer or Pro E is the software product of PTC (Parametric Technology corporation) its initial versions were Pro/E 1, 2… up to 19. Later Pro/E launched sequentially versions as Pro/Engineer 2000; 2000i, 2000i2;2001, Wildfire 1.0; Wildfire 2.0, Wildfire 3.0; Wildfire 4.0; and Wildfire 5.0. In 2011, PTC rebranded Pro/Engineer as Creo Parametric. The current version of the software is 5.0.[1]
This book will explore the various philosophies and methodologies employed by professionals who use the Computer Aided Design (CAD) package Pro/Engineer. Additional topics include how to acquire the software and optimal support.

Notes to Contributors:

Please write Pro/Engineer and Pro/Intralink fully not pro/e, pro/engineer or any other variation.
Conventions:

• RMB – Right Mouse Button
• LMB – Left Mouse Button
• MMB – Middle Mouse Button
• BMB – Both Mouse Buttons
• ICON – Link to image

All items assumed to be from top menu unless left menu is mentioned

Section One: How to…

Section Two: Data Management

1. Pro/Intralink
2. Windchill
3. Non-PTC
   • Metaphase, Teamcentre
   • Matrix One
   • SAP

Section Three: Hardware and OS

1. Configuring plotters
2. Graphics Cards
   • Issues
3. Windows / Unix

Section Four: Customization

Section Five: Philosophy

1. Design Intent
2. Top Down Design Methodology
3. Shown vs Created Dimensions

Section Six: Dealing with PTC

1. Getting the best deal
2. Getting the best from support
3. Getting the best from consultancy

Section Seven: Reference