26 Where does Pro/ENGINEER save part files that are
assembled from a directory different than the current working directory?
Ans : By default, Pro/ENGINEER will store objects that are
assembled from other directories back to the directory of origin. If the user
does not have write access to the directory, Pro/ENGINEER will not store the
objects in the current working directory, unless specific config.pro options
have been set. The config.pro options "override_store_back" and
"save_object_in_current" allow greater control over this type of
situation.
27 What happens during storage of an assembly if its
dependent part files are located in a write-protected directory?
Ans : By default, Pro/ENGINEER will only store modified
objects and will always store objects back to the directory from which they
were retrieved. Therefore, if a part from a write protected directory has been
modified and File, Save is selected, Pro/ENGINEER will not be able to save the
object unless the config.pro options "override_store_back" and
"save_object_in_current" are utilized.
28 Why can't an assembly be retrieved after clearing it from
memory or after starting a new session of Pro/ENGINEER?
During assembly creation, it is possible to add components
to the assembly that are located in directories other than the current working
directory. When the assembly is saved, the assembly file is saved to the
current working directory while modified components are saved back to the
directories of origin. If the assembly is cleared from workstation memory by
either exiting Pro/ENGINEER or by selecting File, Erase, and selecting all the
objects in the ERASE dialog box and then retrieved, it is possible that
Pro/ENGINEER will not be able to locate certain components. The config.pro
option "search_path" can be used to specify directories which
Pro/ENGINEER will search for objects. The config.pro file must contain a
separate "search_path" option for each directory to be searched.
Refer to the Configuration Options section of the Pro/HELP for details.
29 How does File, Save As function in Assembly mode?
In Assembly mode, the File, Save As functionality allows any
or all members of the assembly to be copied.
By default, after selecting File, Save As, a dialog box will
appear with the name of the assembly to be copied specified next to Model Name.
The new assembly name is specified on the next line (New Name). After selecting
OK, a check mark can then be placed next to each assembly component to be
copied or Include all subcomponents can be selected to copy all assembly
components.
If a check mark is placed next to any of the components or
if Include all subcomponents is selected, Pro/TABLE will be displayed where new
component names can be specified in the cell adjacent to the original.
If OK is selected without selecting a component or Include
all subcomponents, Pro/ENGINEER will create only a copy of the assembly which
references the original components.
The config.pro option "model_rename_template" is
used to create a user defined renaming scheme.
Refer to the Configuration Options section of the Pro/HELP
for further information.
30 Why do parts intersected by assembly features require
renaming before they can be stored?
Ans : Assembly features which intersect assembly components
alter the geometrical intent of the original object. When the assembly is in
session, the component exists in memory in two different states. When
Pro/ENGINEER tries to save the assembly, it is unclear which state of the
component is to be saved. Pro/ENGINEER will prompt the user to save the object
with a new name. This will create a copy of the object containing the geometric
result of the assembly feature.
31 What does the config.pro option
"override_store_back" do?
If the config.pro option "override_store_back" is
set to "yes", Pro/ENGINEER will save objects retrieved from other
directories to the current working directory;
If "override_store_back" is set to "no",
which is the default, objects will be saved in the directory of origin. If the
option is set to "no" and the user does not have write access to the
directory of origin, Pro/ENGINEER utilizes the config.pro option "save_object_in_current".
32 What does the config.pro option
"save_object_in_current" do?
When the config.pro option
"save_object_in_current" is set to "yes", Pro/ENGINEER will
save objects to the current working directory if the user does not have write
access to the directory from which the object was originally retrieved. If the
option is set to "no", Pro/ENGINEER will not save the object at all.
This option should be used in conjunction with the config.pro option
"override_store_back".
33 What is the preferred method to make a copy of an
assembly?
The File, Save As functionality is the best way of copying
assemblies.
34 What is the preferred method to rename assembly
components?
The following procedure should be used to rename assembly
components:
Retrieve the assembly which contains the components to be
renamed
In a sub-window retrieve the component to be renamed
With the component active, select File, Rename and enter the
new component name
Select Window, Activate and pick in the window containing
the assembly
Regenerate the assembly
Select File, Save to save the assembly which contains a
reference to the new component name.
35 what is the preferred method to rename a drawing?