Title: Using Pro/ENGINEER`s{reg_sign} interface module

Abstract

When the ACCORD Process introduced Pro/ENGINEER to Sandians several years ago, a new process for design/definition was implemented. Prior to ACCORD, engineers and draftsmen worked in the 2-D mode with a program caned ANVIL{reg_sign}, which had limited capabilities. Although the transition from 2-D modeling to 3-D modeling met with some resistance, most engineers have embraced this new concept with enthusiasm They are now able to work in the 3-D mode and at increased levels of productivity with appropriate time savings never achieved before. One area that Pro/ENGINEER is noted for that this report will concentrate on, is the powerful interface module with its wide selection of transfer file configurations. This allows the engineer to create parts or assemblies and transfer them to many different second party software packages whose vendors can provide the capability for stress analysis, rapid prototypes, virtual reality environments, or many other forms of advanced manufacturing modes of communication. The ACCORD Program has at its core, the Pro/ENGINEER program from Parametric Technology Inc. Included in the ACCORD program, are several supporting programs from other vendors to make this cooperation between software packages a reality. It is possible to create parts in Pro/ENG transfer those parts to anothermore » package that has the capability to analyze the parts for deficiencies, then optimize those parts, and allow for changes to be made. Also included in this report, are other packages closely tied to Pro/ENGINEER, but not necessarily supported under the ACCORD program. Some of these packages allow you to create very impressive video productions, or allow you to meander through a virtual reality scenario. All of these new software packages will give you a new perspective on performance. This report will show how some of these interfaces work, and how you can improve your productivity if you utilize the ACCORD program as it is implemented here at Sandia.« less

Authors:

Schulze, J

Publication Date:

Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994

Research Org.:

Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)

OSTI Identifier:

10157896

Report Number(s):

SAND-94-1388
ON: DE94013364; BR: GB0103012

DOE Contract Number:  

AC04-94AL85000

Resource Type:

Technical Report

Resource Relation:

Other Information: PBD: Jun 1994

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English

Subject:

99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS//MATHEMATICS, COMPUTING, AND INFORMATION SCIENCE; 42 ENGINEERING; COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN; P CODES; THREE-DIMENSIONAL CALCULATIONS; FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; MESH GENERATION; INTERFACES; ENGINEERING; 990200; 420200; MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTERS; FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNIQUES