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(FLASH) TIPS: Dimensioning Techniques in Pro/E Sketch
Version: Wildfire, Wildfire2.0, Wildfire3.0
Sketcher dimensioning is very important because it directly reflects our 3D model in Pro/E. Most of the geometries are pretty easy and straightforward, however some require special techniques. Below are 5 special case dimensioning techniques in ProE sketcher.
A. Diameter dimension in revolve feature (instead of linear type)
To create the diameter type dimension in sketch, select (LMB)
1: the desired object 2: the centerline (revolve axis) and then 3: the desired object again. After that, hit the MMB to place the dimension.
Or alternatively, select (LMB) 1: the centerline (revolve axis) 2: the desired object and then 3: the centerline (revolve axis) again. After that, hit the MMB to place the dimension.
TUTORIAL: Using Sketcher Palette in Pro/E Wildfire 3.0
Version: Wildfire 3.0 Only
In Pro|ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0, you can insert the commonly used predefined sections from the new sketcher palette. The default sections including these categories:
Sketching 
