Pro/ENGINEER FAQ 2009

This is an attempt at pulling together all the config settings and mapkeys I reference in the FAQ. Towards that end, I’ve decided to add links to posts describing these mapkeys. I’ll try to keep a plain text version for download. I’ve had no trouble cutting and pasting into a simple text editor like Notepad. The hyperlinks are not copied.

There are many more options that I haven’t discussed, such as path settings, and many defaults that I don’t bother with.

I usually put my config.pro options at the top. Mapkeys follow, organized into several sections: first, my mapkey fragments or “stubs”, then my working mapkeys, “macro” mapkeys, mapkey aliases, and finally, my $F keys.

! Validate with config.pro check utility Wildfire 4.0 (F000)

! available if needed
accuracy_lower_bound .000001

! comment out some options temporarily
!cleanup_drawing_dependencies yes

! new and improved
comp_assemble_start package

! mainly for Intralink users
create_drawing_dims_only yes

! limited number of default layers
def_layer layer_axis axes
def_layer layer_cosm_sketch cosmetics
def_layer layer_curve curves
def_layer layer_gtol gtols
def_layer layer_datum planes
def_layer layer_point points
def_layer layer_surface surfaces
def_layer layer_thread_features threads

! helpful with merges
enable_absolute_accuracy yes

! seems to be improved
fasthlr yes

! keep as an option on imports
!intf_in_blanked_entities no

! generally preferred
intf_out_blanked_entities no

! the default is ugly
keep_info_datums no

! personal model tree config
mdl_tree_cfg_file $HOME/tree.cfg

! can't stand waiting for the animation
max_animation_time 0

! I prefer to maximize my window, your mileage may vary
open_window_maximized yes

! as a drafter, preselection is most efficient, modelers may disagree
prehighlight yes

! OK, so I have one transparent color in my color map
pro_colormap_path $HOME

! helps delineate edges while shading with a light file
show_shaded_edges yes

! save time by locking dimensions as you go
sketcher_lock_modified_dims yes

! most common dimensional value for inch drawings
sketcher_dec_places 2

! annoying
spin_center_display no

! fastest way to add symbols to drawings
symbol_instance_palette_file $HOME/symbols/symbols.drw

! mapkey organization: put stubs first, then working mapkeys, then $F keys
! lots of people try to keep mapkeys on the left side of the keyboard
! "bang-bang" keys are faster (``, ff) and usually available
! pick an uncommon key to define your stubs
! you can give longer names to stubs since you don't have to re-type them

! Common datum control stub
mapkey ~datums ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `MenuBar1`1  `View`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `View.cb_view_advanced`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Close `main_dlg_cur` `MenuBar1`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Close `main_dlg_cur` `View.cb_view_advanced`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_view_dtmdisp`;

! sets drawing filter to view
mapkey ~dview ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `Sst_bar.filter_list`1 `11_Drawing View_SEL FILTER`;

! a little stub used to start draft grids
mapkey ~grid ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `View.psh_view_draft_grid`;

! sets drawing filter to drawing item
mapkey ~item ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `Sst_bar.filter_list`1 `1_Drawing Item_SEL FILTER`;

! loads a light file
mapkey ~light ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_view_lights`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `pgl_light_editor` `Open`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Update `file_open` `Inputname` `$HOME/3lights`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `file_open` `Inputname`;~ Activate `pgl_light_editor` `StdClose`;

! This mapkey sets display to Hidden / No Tangents
mapkey ~hidden ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `ProCmdEnvMdlDisp.mdisp` 1 `Hidden line`;
mapkey ~notan ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `ProCmdEnvEdgeStyle.ddisp` 1 `No Disp Tan`;

! sets drawing filter to note
mapkey ~note ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `Sst_bar.filter_list`1 `17_Note_SEL FILTER`;

! open files by type
mapkey ~open ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `MenuBar1`1 `File`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Close `main_dlg_cur` `MenuBar1`;~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `File.psh_open`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Open `file_open` `Type`;~ Close `file_open` `Type`;

! a stub to intro printing mapkeys
mapkey ~print ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `File.psh_print`;

! classic zoom refit
mapkey ~refit ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `ProCmdViewRefit.view`;

! this is an overloaded mapkey that works in assembly, part or drawing mode to regenerate the model
mapkey ~regen ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `Edit.pshRegenAuto`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `Edit.pshRegenPart`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_dwg_regen_model`;#AUTOMATIC;

! ordinary default orientation
mapkey ~reorient ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_view_default`;

! classic repaint
mapkey ~repaint ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `ProCmdViewRepaint.view`;

! old time save macro
mapkey ~save #DBMS;#Save;;

! for Pro/INTRALINK users
!mapkey ~saveall ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `File.psh_save_all_changed`;
!mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `infodlg` `okbutton`;

! activate shaded mode
mapkey ~shade ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `ProCmdEnvMdlDisp.mdisp`1 `Shading`;

! return sketcher to sketch view
mapkey ~sview ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `ProCmdViewSketchView.sket`;

! set drawing filter to "table" because tables are hard to select with preselection on
mapkey ~table ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `Sst_bar.filter_list`1 `22_Table_SEL FILTER`;

! a stub to intro named views mapkey
mapkey ~view ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `ProCmdViewNamePick.view`1 ;

! A bunch of grid snaps (usually tuned to your text size, in this case, .125)

! resets grid angle/spacing to default
mapkey 0 %~grid;#GRID PARAMS;#ANGLE;0;#X&Y SPACING;1;

! complements balloon alignment and resets to default text height
mapkey 1 %~grid;#GRID PARAMS;#ANGLE;15;#X&Y SPACING;.125;
mapkey 3 %~grid;#GRID PARAMS;#ANGLE;30;
mapkey 4 %~grid;#GRID PARAMS;#ANGLE;45;

! half height grid for aligning text; especially good for symbols
mapkey 6 %~grid;#GRID PARAMS;#ANGLE;60;#X&#Y Spacing;.0625;

! special grid for balloon alignment
mapkey 7 %~grid;#GRID PARAMS;#ANGLE;75;#X&Y SPACING;.25;

! grid angle reset
mapkey 9 %~grid;#GRID PARAMS;#ANGLE;90;

! open properties dialog
mapkey " ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `Edit.psh_dwg_props`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Select `mod_dim_asynch` `tab_main`1 `lay_dim_text`;

! open files by type aa=.asm, dd=.drw, pp=.prt
mapkey aa %~open; ~ Select `file_open` `Type`1 `db_1`;
mapkey dd %~open; ~ Select `file_open` `Type`1 `db_4`;
mapkey pp %~open; ~ Select `file_open` `Type`1 `db_2`;

! add a drawing balloon offset from dimension or symbol
mapkey bb ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `Insert.psh_dwg_balloon`;#OFFSET;#MAKE NOTE;

! center dimensions
mapkey cc ~ Select `main_dlg_cur` `MenuBar1`1 `Edit`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_dwg_cleandims`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `clean_dims2` `snaplines`0 ;~ Activate `clean_dims2` `space`0 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Select `clean_dims2` `Tab1`1 `cosmetic`;~ Activate `clean_dims2` `flip`0 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `clean_dims2` `apply`;~ Activate `clean_dims2` `close`;

! mapkeys to toggle prehighlight on/off
mapkey ff ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_sel_filter`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `selprefs` `PrehButton`;~ Activate `selprefs` `Ok`;

! open symbol pallette
mapkey ss ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_dwg_sym_from_pal`;

! Reset x-sections to "none"
mapkey xx ~ Activate `visual_dlg0` `Activate`; ~ Activate `visual_dlg0` `CloseBtn`;

! Turn datums on
mapkey dn %~datums; ~ Activate `datumdisplay` `DtmDsply_PB_DtmPlanes`1 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `datumdisplay` `DtmDsply_PB_DtmAxes`1 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `datumdisplay` `DtmDsply_PB_DtmPnts`1 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `datumdisplay` `DtmDsply_PB_CSys`1 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `datumdisplay` `DtmDsply_PB_Ok`;

! Turn datums off
mapkey df %~datums; ~ Activate `datumdisplay` `DtmDsply_PB_DtmPlanes`0 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `datumdisplay` `DtmDsply_PB_DtmAxes`0 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `datumdisplay` `DtmDsply_PB_DtmPnts`0 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `datumdisplay` `DtmDsply_PB_CSys`0 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `datumdisplay` `DtmDsply_PB_Ok`;

! turn grid off
mapkey gf %~grid;#HIDE GRID;

! turn grid on
mapkey gn %~grid;#SHOW GRID;

! turn on grid snap
mapkey gs #ENVIRONMENT;#GRID SNAP;~ Activate `env_dlg` `OK_`;

! Relate highlighted object to view
mapkey gv ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_dwg_rel_to_view`;

! re-orient to iso view
mapkey iso ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `ProCmdViewOrient.view`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Select `orient` `SetupOptions`1 `dynorient`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `orient` `spinPH.YSpinBox`-45 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `orient` `spinPH.XSpinBox`35.264 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `orient` `OkPB`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `ProCmdViewRefit.view`;

! convert units to mmKs
mapkey kg ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `Edit.pshSetup`;#UNITS;
mapkey(continued) ~ Select `um_finder` `SystemsFinderList`1 `sysunits7`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `um_finder` `PrincipalPush`;~ Activate `um_sys_conv_new` `OKStd`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `um_finder` `ClosePush`;

! mapkey to load my personal config.pro from $HOME directory
mapkey me ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `Utilities.psh_util_pref`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `preferences` `Open`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Update `file_open` `Inputname` `$HOME/config.pro`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `file_open` `Inputname`;~ Activate `preferences` `ok`;

! modelCHECK
mapkey mc ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `MC`;#TOP LEVEL;n;

! add text to dims or symbols with an offset note
mapkey no ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `Insert.psh_dwg_note`;#OFFSET;#CENTER; #MAKE NOTE;

! print macro that zooms extents, saves the current object, and prints
mapkey pb %df;%~hidden;%~notan;%~refit;%~save;%~print;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `print` `Your Printer Here`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `print` `OK`;

! inmprove shade quality
mapkey qs ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_view_mdldisp`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Update `modeldisplay` `ModDsply_SB_ShadeQlty`10 ;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `modeldisplay` `ModDsply_PB_OK`;

! dependable quit window
mapkey qw %~reorient;~%refit;#Quit Window;

! set spin center to edge
mapkey sc ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `ProCmdViewOrient.view`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Select `orient` `SetupOptions`1  `setup`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Select `orient` `spincentPH.SpinCentRadio`1  `EdgeAxis`;
mapkey(continued) @PAUSE_FOR_SCREEN_PICK;~ Activate `orient` `OkPB`;

! switch dims still works
mapkey sd #Info;#Switch Dim;

! load color scheme to distinguish sessions
mapkey s1 ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_util_colors_sys`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `color_scheme` `Open`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Update `file_open` `Inputname` `$HOME/session1`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `file_open` `Inputname`;~ Activate `color_scheme` `OK`;
mapkey s2 ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_util_colors_sys`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `color_scheme` `Open`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Update `file_open` `Inputname` `$HOME/session2`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `file_open` `Inputname`;~ Activate `color_scheme` `OK`;

! Toggle transparency
mapkey tt ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_view_mdldisp`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `modeldisplay` `ModDsply_ChkB_Transprncy`;
mapkey(continued) ~ Activate `modeldisplay` `ModDsply_PB_OK`;

! A bunch of view mapkeys
mapkey vb %~view;~ Select `nameviewlist` `nv_list`1 `BOTTOM`;
mapkey vf %~view;~ Select `nameviewlist` `nv_list`1 `FRONT`;
mapkey vi %~view;~ Select `nameviewlist` `nv_list`1 `ISO`;
mapkey vk %~view;~ Select `nameviewlist` `nv_list`1 `BACK`;
mapkey vl %~view;~ Select `nameviewlist` `nv_list`1 `LEFT`;
mapkey vr %~view;~ Select `nameviewlist` `nv_list`1 `RIGHT`;
mapkey vt %~view; ~ Select `nameviewlist` `nv_list`1 `TOP`;

! Unhide all components
mapkey vu ~ Activate `main_dlg_cur` `psh_view_showall`;

! Most of the time $F keys should just be aliases for (combinations of) other mapkeys:
mapkey $F2 %~regen;
mapkey $F3 %~repaint;
mapkey $F4 %~sview;%~refit;
mapkey $F5 %~item;
mapkey $F6 %~table;
mapkey $F7 %~note;

! load a light file, increase shade quality, and switch to shaded mode
mapkey $F8 %~light;%qs;%~shade;