Learning Objectives:

• Use various Advanced options for creating complex models.

• Create features using Variable Section Sweep option.
• Create features using Swept Blend option.
• Create features using Helical Sweep option.
• Create features using Blend Section to Surfaces option.
• Create features using Blend Between Surfaces option.
• Create features using Toroidal Bend option.
• Use Relations.
 Advanced Feature Creation Tools
Pro/ENGINEER facilitates its users with some advanced options to create complex
features with greater ease. All these options are available in the Insert menu present
in the menu bar.
• Variable Section Sweep
The Variable Section Sweep option can be invoked from the Insert menu in
the menu bar or you can choose the Variable Section Sweep Tool button
from the Base Features toolbar. This option is used to create a sweep feature
in which the section of the sweep feature varies along the shape of the
trajectories. This feature is created using more than one trajectory. The section
is swept along the origin trajectory and the variation of the section is controlled
by the X-trajectory and the other trajectories.

Variable Section Sweep dashboard

 • Normal to trajectory option
When you use the Normal to trajectory option to create the variable sweep, the
section is normal to the origin trajectory and is swept along the X trajectory. The
section should be aligned with the X trajectory to sweep along it. If the section is not
aligned with the X trajectory then this option works similar to the Sweep option and
the section is swept along the origin trajectory only.

Figure B
Variable
Figure A section
The two sweep
trajectories feature
• Normal to projection option
The Normal to projection option is used to create a variable section sweep
feature in which the section is normal to the two-dimensional (2D) projection of
trajectories. The swept section is normal to the origin trajectory and the variation in
the section is controlled by the X-trajectory and the other trajectories. When you
use this option, you need to select or sketch an origin trajectory, an X-trajectory,
other trajectories if required, and the direction of projection. The direction of
projection can be specified by using the default coordinate system.

Figure A Trajectories and the section Figure B Resultant swept surface

• Constant normal direction option
The Constant normal direction option is used to create a variable section sweep
in which the section to be swept is normal to an edge, normal of the selected plane,
or an axis. The figures below explain the difference between the Normal to
trajectory option and the Constant normal direction option.

Figure A Origin trajectory and the pivot Figure B Swept feature

plane
• Swept Blend
The Swept Blend feature is a combination of sweep and blend. To create a sweep
feature you need a trajectory along which the section is swept. You have an option of
sketching or selecting a previously created feature as the trajectory of the sweep.
Figure A shows the three rectangular sections. The three sections are connected
through a trajectory by connecting their vertices. The shaded view of the model is
shown in Figure B. The model is also shelled.

Figure A Three sections in swept blend Figure B Shaded view of the feature
Two sections and a trajectory Resultant feature
• Helical Sweep
The Helical Sweep option is used to create helical swept features.
You have to define a trajectory that will revolve along an axis, a pitch
value, and a cross-section to create a helical feature using this option.
When you choose this option, the ATTRIBUTES menu is displayed.
Figure A shows the parameters to be defined for the helical sweep
and Figure B shows the resultant helical sweep feature.

ATTRIBUTES menu

Figure A Sweep trajectory, sweep section, Figure B Shaded

and axis of rotation to create a helical feature image
• Constant
The Constant option is used to create a helical feature with constant pitch as
shown in Figure A.

• Variable
The Variable option is used to create a helical feature of varying pitch. The helical
sweep feature with variable pitch is shown in Figure B.

Figure A Helical sweep feature Figure B Helical sweep feature

with constant pitch with variable pitch
• Thru Axis
The Thru Axis option is used to create a helical feature around an axis.

• Norm To Traj
The Norm To Traj option is used to create a helical feature perpendicular to the
sketched trajectory.

• Right Handed
The Right Handed option is used to create a helical feature in which the section
is swept in the counterclockwise direction from the start sketch.

• Left Handed
The Left Handed option is used to create a helical feature in which the section
is swept in the clockwise direction from the start sketch.
• Blend Section to Surfaces
The Blend Section to Surfaces option is used to blend a selected set of tangential
surfaces with a sketched contour. You can invoke this option by choosing Insert >
Advanced > Blend Section To Surfaces from the menu bar. Figure A shows the
section to be blended with the selected set of tangential surfaces and Figure B shows
the resultant blended feature.

Figure A Highlighted set of tangential Figure B Feature created

surfaces and the contour sketch
• Blend Between Surfaces
The Blend Between Surfaces option is used to create a blending between two
curved quilts, two curved solid surfaces, or the combination of the both. You can
invoke this option by choosing Insert > Advanced > Blend Between Surfaces
from the menu bar. Figure A shows the two features that are blended together to
make the model shown in Figure B.

Figure A Two curve features to be Figure B Feature created using the

blended Blend Between Surfaces option
• Toroidal Bend
The Toroidal Bend option is used to create features with curved surfaces or the
models that generally have a cut profile on the curved surface. For example, if you
want to create a feature shown in Figure A, you will first create a rectangular plate
and cut the profile on it. Then you will bend the rectangular plate shown in Figure
B to 360-degrees.

Figure A Example of toroidal bend Figure B Rectangular plate with a

profile cut
 Using Relations
Relations are user-defined equations that relate the dimension symbols or values.
This option is used to create relations between various dimensions of a model and to
keep the design intent of a model. When you choose Tools > Relations from the
menu bar, the Relations dialog box is displayed.

• Equality Relations
• Comparison Relations
• To Add Relations
• To Evaluate a Relation
• To Sort Relations
• Toggling the Display of Dimensions
• User Prog
Relations dialog box
 Tutorial 1
In this tutorial you will create the model shown in Figure A. Figure B shows the
sectioned top, front, and right-side views of the model. (Expected time: 45 min)

Figure A Isometric view of the Figure B Sectioned top view, front view, and
model the right side view of the model with
dimensions
a. First examine the model and then determine the number of features in it. The
model is composed of three features.

b. The base feature is a swept feature with variable section. First, the origin
trajectory will be sketched (Figure C), and then the X trajectory will be sketched
(Figure D). Two additional trajectories will be sketched that will sweep the
section along their paths (Figure E) and (Figure F). Then the section that will
vary with the shape of the trajectories will be sketched (Figure G).

Figure C Sketch of the origin Figure D Sketch of the X trajectory

trajectory
 Figure F Sketch of additional
trajectory

Figure E Sketch of additional

trajectory

Figure G Sketch of the section

c. The second feature is a round (Figure H).

d. The third feature is a shell of thickness 2 (Figure I).

Figure H Model after creating round Figure I Final model after shelling

e. Save the model and close the window.

 Tutorial 2
In this tutorial you will create the model shown in Figure A. This model is a Upper
Housing of a motor blower assembly. Figure B shows the left-side view of the top
view, top view, front view, and the sectioned left-side view of the model.
(Expected time: 1 hr)

Figure A Isometric view of the model Figure B Left-side view of the top
view, top view, front view, and the
sectioned left-side view of the model
a. First examine the model and then determine the number of features in it. The
model is composed of ten features.

b. The base feature is an extruded feature. Select the sketching plane for the
base feature, draw the sketch using the sketcher tools, and apply dimensions
(Figure C). Then extrude the feature to the given depth (Figure D).

Figure C Sketch for the base feature Figure D Default trimetric view of
the model
c. The second feature is a swept blend feature in which the section is normal
to the origin trajectory. First the sketch for the origin trajectory will be drawn
and dimensioned (Figure E) and then three sections (Figure F, G, and H)
will be defined along the origin trajectory.

Figure E Sketch of the origin trajectory Figure F Sketch for the first section
 Figure G Sketch for the second Figure H Sketch for the third section
section

d. The third feature is a round of radius 1.5 (Figure I).

Figure I Default view of the

model after creating a round
feature of radius 1.5.
e. The fourth feature is a round of radius 0.5 (Figure J).

f. The fifth feature is a shell of thickness 0.25 that will be created on the front
planar surface of the swept blend feature and on the bottom planar surface of
the base feature (Figure K).

Figure J Model after creating a round Figure K Default trimetric view after
feature of radius 0.5. shelling
g. The sixth feature is an extruded cut. Select the sketching plane for the cut
feature, draw the sketch using sketching tools, and apply the dimensions
(Figure L). Extrude the sketch to the given distance (Figure M).

Figure L Sketch with dimension for the Figure M Model with the cut feature
cut feature
 h. The seventh feature is also an extruded cut. Select the sketching plane for the
cut feature, draw the sketch using sketching tools, and apply the dimensions
(Figure N). Extrude the sketch to the given depth (Figure O).

Figure N Sketch with dimension for the Figure O Model with the cut feature
cut feature
 i. The eighth feature is an extruded feature. Select the sketching plane for the
extruded feature, draw the sketch, and apply constraints and dimensions
(Figure P). Extrude the sketch to the given depth (Figure Q).

Figure P Sketch with dimension for the Figure Q Model with the extrude
extrude feature feature

j. The ninth feature is a copy of the eighth

feature (Figure U).

Figure U Model after mirroring the

extrude feature
k. The tenth feature is a hole (Figure R), and this hole will be patterned. After you
pattern the hole (Figure S), the hole and the pattern feature will be combined in
a single feature.

Figure R Hole on the extrude feature Figure S Hole patterned on the

extruded features

l. Save the model and then close the window.

 Tutorial 3
In this tutorial you will create the model shown in Figure A. This model is a wheel of a
car. Figure B shows the top view, sectioned front view, sectioned right view, detail
view, and two blend sections with dimensions. (Expected time: 45 min)

Figure A Isometric view of the model Figure B Top view, sectioned front view,
sectioned right view, detail view, and two
blend sections with dimensions
a. First examine the model and then determine the number of features in it. The
model is composed of five features.

b. The base feature is a revolved feature. Select the sketching plane for the base
feature, draw the sketch using the sketcher tools, and apply constraints and
dimensions (Figure C). Revolve the sketch to 360 degrees (Figure D).

Figure C Sketch with dimensions of Figure D Default trimetric view of the

the base feature base feature
c. The second feature is a swept blend feature in which the section is normal
to the origin trajectory. First the sketch for the origin trajectory will be drawn
and dimensioned (Figure E) and then two sections at the start (Figure F)
and endpoints (Figure G) will be defined along the origin trajectory. The
complete swept feature (Figure H) is then patterned (Figure I).

Figure E Sketch with dimensions of Figure F Sketch of section 1 with

the origin trajectory dimensions
Figure G Sketch of section Figure H Model after Figure I Model after creating
2 with dimensions creating the swept blend pattern
d. The third feature is a round of radius 30 and the fourth feature is a round of
radius 10 (Figure J) and (Figure K) respectively.

Figure J Model after creating round of Figure K Model highlighting the

radius 30 round feature of radius 10
e. The fifth feature is a revolved cut. First you will draw the sketch of the cut
feature on the sketching plane, apply constraint and dimensions (Figure L)
and then revolve the sketch to 360-degree (Figure M).

Figure L Sketch of the revolve cut Figure M Model after creating the
feature revolve cut feature

f. Save the model and then close the window.

 Tutorial 4
In this tutorial you will create the spring shown in Figure A. Figure B shows the front
view with dimensions of the spring. (Expected time: 20 min)

Figure A Isometric view of the spring Figure B Front view of the spring with
dimensions
a. First examine the spring and then determine the specifications of the spring.
The spring is right-handed, constant pitch, and is created by revolving through
axis.

b. Select the sketching plane, draw the trajectory using the sketcher tools, and
apply dimensions (Figure C).

c. Specify the pitch of the spring.

Figure C Sketch of the
trajectory with dimensions
d. Draw the section of the spring using the sketcher tools and dimension it
(Figure D).

e. Save the model (Figure E) and then close the window.

Figure D Sketch of the section Figure E Isometric view of the

spring
 Exercise 1
Create the model shown in Figure A. The front view is shown in Figure B.
(Expected time: 20 min)

Figure A Isometric view of the Figure B Front view of the

model spring
 Exercise 2
Create the model shown in Figure A. The front view and the top view of the model is
shown in Figure B. (Expected time: 20 min)

Figure A Isometric view of the model Figure B Front and top view of
the model