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2D

Two-dimensional.

3D

Three-dimensional.

A

active dimension

A dimensional callout in a drawing that is linked to a dimensional constraint in a design. It displays in purple color.

active sketch

The sketch that is enabled as the site of object creation or modification. It is indicated in the design object browser by bold type face.

active workplane

The workplane containing the active sketch. It is indicated in the design object browser by bold type face.

add-in

A user-created program that uses the Pro/DESKTOP functionality. It is structured as an ActiveX program. See also macro.

angled workplane

A workplane created with a defined angular orientation relative to a datum object.

assembly

A design file that has components added to it from other design files. An assembly may be used as a component in a higher-level assembly.

associativity

The parametric relationships shared by objects. A change in one object can induce changes in the other, or be controlled by constraints on the other object. For example, if a hole is driven by the diameter of a shaft, and the shaft diameter changes, then the hole changes automatically.

attraction point

A black square that appears on a sketch object when prehighlighted in creation mode. Indicates the location where a new object would attach to the prehighlighted object, if you clicked and dragged at that point.

autoconstraining

When sketch objects are placed in special orientations, geometric constraints are added automatically. Such orientations can include: snapped to an attraction point, perpendicular, and parallel. For example, when a rectangle is created, the entities are constrained for all those relationships, as well as equal length.

B

baseline

See datum.

base workplane

One of three default workplanes in a design file. When a design file opens, a representation of the base workplane is displayed as a green square, with workplane axes. To view representations of all of the default workplanes, on the Select menu, choose Workplanes. Position the pointer over the green squares and note the name of the workplane in the status bar. See also frontal workplane, lateral workplane, screen frontal viewing plane.

blend

Same as a round.

boolean operation

A technique of modifying a solid feature by merging it with other solids. The resulting solid can be the intersection, the union (addition), or the difference (subtraction) of the prior solids. In Pro/DESKTOP, boolean operations are performed in the design interface, using the Use Component command on the Feature menu.

break line

A pair of V-shaped offsets or other convention used to indicate the omission of length. Used with views and leaders to save space. See also jog.

browser

See objectbrowser.

C

callout

Text, lettering, or numerals associated with a drawing dimension or annotation. Usually included in a callout group.

callout group

A set of objects in a drawing, created together, that includes the callout and any leaders, dimension lines, and graphic symbols associated with the callout.

cardinal point

In an ellipse, one of four points corresponding to the interections of the major and minor axes of the ellipse with the ellipse itself.

chain

A group of attached sketch objects or feature edges that together comprise a open shape. See also loop.

clash

See interference.

clear

To remove a selected object from selection. For an object such as a checkbox or a menu item, clear by clicking the object. For graphic objects, such as straight lines or feature edges, clear by clicking in an empty area of the graphics pane.

clipped view

See partial view.

clipping profile

When creating a partial view, a closed profile made in a sketch on the drawing workplane. It is placed over the source view to determine what portion of the source view to include in the partial view. See also cutting plane.

closed profile

See loop

component

Parts or subassemblies that are included in other design files.

component feature

A feature that is an element of a component. Serves to distinguish from native feature.

configuration

A set of design property values that can be implemented as a single scenario, allowing update of the appearance of the design so that multiple sets of design alternatives can be easily compared.

configuration family

A container for configurations, that allows inheritance of design variable values between different sets of configurations.

constraint

Objects in sketches that define dimensional or geometric characteristics of and between spatial sketch objects, such as straight lines and arcs. Examples of constraints are: perpendicularity, length, separation, and tangency.

counterclockwise

Radial movement in the direction opposite that of the hands of an analog clock face. Also called anticlockwise.

cross-section

In Pro/DESKTOP, a section showing only the solid material at a cutting plane.

cursor key (left, right, up, down)

On a computer keyboard, the keys showing arrows. These are used to direct the motion of the insertion point, pointer, or focus, or in combination with other keys to cause commands to execute.

cutting plane

When creating a section view, a chain made in a sketch on the drawing workplane. It is placed over the source view to determine the location of the face revealed in the section view. See also clipping profile.

D

datum

Describes an object used as a reference for generating a property based on the relationship of two or more objects, such as separation distance or perpendicularity.

decal

A bitmap image placed over a face in an album.

derived model

A model created using boolean operations.

design

(1) In Pro/DESKTOP, a file defining a 3D solid object and defining sketch objects. The solid may be an individual native feature, a subassembly, or an assembly. (2) The complete contents of a design file, referring to both 2D and 3D objects. See also model.

design intent

The expected use or behavior of a completed design. Parametric design allows you to translate design intent into a model by setting constraints, mating conditions, and design rules. For example, if you mate a shaft and hole using the Center Axes command, you can change the size of either object, while Pro/DESKTOP assures that the common axis is maintained.

design rule

A user-defined mathematical relationship between parameters of objects.

detail enlargement

A partial view displaying the exterior of a model.

detail feature

A feature generated using solid features as references. For example, a chamfer is a detail feature that references preexisting solid feature, such as a block. The basic block is a solid feature that references a profile made on a sketch.

dimmed

When a toolbar button or a menu command is not appropriate in the current environment, it is disabled. The state of being disabled means that it cannot be selected, and its image on the toolbar or menu is shown in gray colors.

dimension line

In a dimensional calloutgroup, the line between the two extension lines, parallel to the direction of measurement and corresponding to the length of the dimension. See also leader.

docking

To attach a toolbar or palette to the edge of an application window. When an object is docked, a handle appears as two parallel lines. Click and drag the handle to undock the toolbar or palette.

dormant feature

A suppressed, deleted, or reordered feature. Dormant features may cause update failures because any other object that references the dormant feature cannot be updated until the situation is resolved. For example, a chamfer on a block cannot be regenerated if the block itself is suppressed or deleted, or if it is placed after the chamfer in the design model tree. Another example is a drawing annotation that becomes invalid when the object it describes is made dormant.

drafting

(1) Sloping the faces of a solid feature, such as to ease removal of a cast part from a mold. (2)Creating an engineering drawing.

drag handle

In the graphics pane of a design file, a square that appears over a selected object when you have opened a creation or modification command. Click and drag the handle to interactively change the design variable value.

dynamic

Action of objects or screen elements, where their action continues as long as the command is enabled. For example, zooming dynamically means that you can continue to adjust the apparent scale of the objects viewed, regardless of how many times you change the scale, until you release the keyboard keys. When you create an object by clicking and dragging, an image of the object is drawn dynamically behind the pointer.

E

edge

The boundary of a face. See also tangent edge.

elbow

An angle or corner connecting a leader to a shoulder. See also jog.

enabled view

A view in which a design sketch has been made the active sketch, allowing you to work directly with the design through the view. An enabled view is indicated by a thick grey bounding box.

end-on

When viewing an object, a view orientation normal to the smallest side of the object. See also side-on.

enlargement view

See detail enlargement.

extension line

(1) In a drawing dimensional callout group, a line that connects the dimension line to the object being referenced. In Pro/DESKTOP, extension lines are created when you use the Dimension> Diametric command. See also leader. (2) In a centerline group, centerlines that are added radially from a centerpoint.

exterior view

Used to distinguish views that are taken directly from the design from views that are created in the drawing as section views.

F

face

A planar or curved external surface of a feature. Faces are joined at edges. See also tangent face.

feature

(1) In design files, a 3D object, either a solid feature, or a detail feature. Detail or solid features may add material or remove material from other features. For example, a cylinder is a solid feature that can be used to create a hole in a block. See also component feature and native feature. (2) In drawing files, an apparent edge of a 3D design shown as a line in a view.

filter

See selection filter

flat-on

When viewing an object, a view orientation normal to a face or workplane.

frontal workplane

One of three default workplanes in a design file. When a design file opens, a representation of the base workplane is displayed as a green square, with workplane axes. The frontal workplane is perpendicular to the base workplane and parallel to the screen frontal viewing plane. To view representations of all of the default workplanes, on the Select menu, choose Workplanes . Position the pointer over the green squares and note the name of the workplane in the status bar. See also base workplane, and lateral workplane.

full section

See section.

G

graphics pane

In design, drawing, and album interfaces, the pane where graphical representations of design objects are created and modified. In these interfaces, there are two major panes: the object browser and the graphics pane.

grid

See workplane grid.

H

handle

See drag handle, docking.

hidden lines

In a drawing, the edges of a feature that are not visible from the viewpoint used to create the view.

I

image design mode

In the album interface, one of either the Wireframe, Shaded, Transparent, or Enhanced modes, used for designing the image that is displayed in the render mode.

inferred

Describes an object that is not actually created in a file, but can be calculated for reference. For example, the natural axis of a cylinder can be inferred, even if the cylinder was not generated using an axis sketch object.

inherit

In configurations, using the properties of a configuration in a configuration belonging to another configuration family.

interface

One of three work environments corresponding to design files, drawing files, and album files. The interface consists of menus, toolbars, windows, and panes. The appropriate interface is automatically presented when a file is opened. See also window.

interference

In an assembly, a condition where two or more solid objects occupy the same physical volume.

internal name

The name of an object that appears in object browsers. When an object is created in a files, a generic internal name is applied automatically, consisting of the object type and a number. The number increments each time an object of that type is created, and can be changed interactively. The internal name is not used in any other file. It does not affect the file name of components.

interpolation point

A point in the interior of a spline that sets the location of the extremity of an individual curve.

invalid object

An object that has conflicting references (such as an overconstrained sketch), references to a dormant feature, or similar problem that cannot be resolved automatically. Invalid objects are shown in bright green color.

J

jog

A break or angle within a leader. See also elbow.

K

kinematic motion

The motion of a body or group of bodies without consideration of mass or other physical forces.

L

lateral workplane

One of three default workplanes in a design file. When a design file opens, a representation of the base workplane is displayed as a green square, with workplane axes. The lateral workplane is perpendicular to the base workplane and parallel to the screen lateral viewing plane. To view representations of all of the default workplanes, on the Select menu, choose Workplanes . Position the pointer over the green squares and note the name of the workplane in the status bar. See also frontal workplane.

leader (line)

In a dimensional or annotation callout group, a single line used to connect a callout to a feature. Usually it has a terminator that snaps to a feature edge or extension line. On the other end, it usually connects to a shoulder at an elbow. When creating dimensional callout groups in Pro/DESKTOP, leaders are created when you use the Dimension> Radial command. See also dimension line.

local section

See partial section.

loop

A set of sketch objects or feature edges that together comprise a closed shape. See also chain.

M

macro

A user-created program that uses the Pro/DESKTOP functionality. It is structured as a Visual Basic for Applications program. See also add-in.

mating condition

A geometric or dimensional constraint between components in an assembly. These are listed in the design interface in the object browser, using the Components sort.

mode

(1) In design and drawing files, one of three states that determine the kind of commands that can be performed: creation-create new objects, modification-change or use existing objects, manipulation-change viewpoints without affecting objects. (2) In album files, one of two states that determines the method of display of the image and the commands that can be performed: image design mode and render mode.

model

Strictly, the complete set of all native features in a design file, and displayed in the model tree. May also refer to all features in a given design file.

model origin

The point located at the intersection of the three reference workplanes: base, lateral, and frontal. It remains stationary regardless of repositioning of workplane axes or deletion of workplanes and is used in calculating properties.

model tree

In the design interface, each design file window has an object browser. When you choose the Features sort for the object browser, the structure of the model is displayed as an ordered sequence of feature. This model tree represents the features included in the model build and the order in which the features are used when Pro/DESKTOP is building the model.

N

native feature

A feature that was created in the open design file. Serves to distinguish from component features.

natural axis

A characteristic of an object that serves as a reference for constructing another object with certain commands. The referenced object may be a graphic object in the model or simply inferred, but all of its points must lie on a single plane and they must lie in a single line. An example of an inferred reference object that has a natural axis is the intersection of two planar features, or the axis of a cylinder.

nonplanar

Describes an object that has points that lie in more than one plane. See also planar.

normal

An orientation perpendicular to a plane. See also screen normal.

O

object browser

A separate pane that provides a "tree", or an