Pro/ENGINEER® Wildfire™ Configuration Options: Name Description Values

Pro/ENGINEER® Wildfire™ Configuration Options
The following table lists the configuration options for Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire. Descriptions and possible values for each option are provided. The first value
listed is the default. For more information on setting and using configuration options, see the Pro/ENGINEER Help Center or click Tools > Options in
Pro/ENGINEER.
Name Description Values

Enter an accuracy value to override the default lower limit. The minimum value for relative
accuracy_lower_bound
accuracy is 1E-06.
acis_out_version Allows the user to choose ACIS export version. 4, 5
activate_sketch_with_dflt Activate sketcher automatically using system defaults. yes / no
Prepends the option value on the java environment variable, CLASSPATH, used to find classes in
add_java_class_path J-Link programs. To specify multiple search paths in the same line, delimit them using ':' on UNIX,
and ';' on Windows NT.
Yes - System includes welds when calculating mass properties. No - System excludes welds when
add_weld_mp yes / no
calculating mass properties.
aec_parameter_file Specifies the file name of the user defined piping parameter codes.
align_cable_bundles Align NEWLY CREATED bundles where they meet or branch out yes / no
Setting this configuration option to yes makes the following commands available when you click
allow_anatomic_features yes / no
Insert > Advanced: Local Push, Radius Dome,Section Dome, Ear, Lip, Slot, Shaft, Flange, Neck.
Display a confirmation window when exiting Pro/ENGINEER. This enables you to use the mouse
allow_confirm_window yes / no
to confirm/cancel exiting Pro/ENGINEER.
allow_float_opt_checkout Yes - Allows checkout failure for floating modules. no / yes
Yes - Move and Move Attach commands in drawing mode act together. No - Move and Move
allow_move_attach_in_dtl_move yes / no
Attach commands in drawing mode do not act together.
allow_move_view_with_move Disallow the movement of drawing views with the mouse. yes / no
Sets what type of children packaged components can have. ALL - Features and components can
allow_package_children be a children of packaged component. FEAT - Only features can be children of packaged all / feat / none
components. NONE - Packaged components cannot have children.
allow_ply_cross_section Yes - Enables Pro/COMPOSITE to create a cross-section of composite plys. yes / no
allow_redo_intersections Yes - Displays the ReIntersect command in the ASSY FEAT menu. yes / no
No - Displays the message "Reference scope changes are prohibited by the configuration file
allow_ref_scope_change yes / no
settings" when the Ref Scope user interface is changed.
Yes - Allows you to create drawing references to geometry representations (includes dimensions,
allow_refs_to_geom_reps_in_drws notes, and leaders). These references may become invalid if the referenced geometry changes yes / no
resulting in geometry representations not updating in drawings.
allow_rfs_default_gtols_always Yes - Enables RFS/Default gtols to be created even when not permitted by ANSI standard. no / yes
allow_save_as_instance Allows the option to save a copy of the active model as a family table instance. yes / no
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Yes - An external sketch may be selected as the feature's section. The sketch is copied into the
allow_sketch_selection feature without an associative link. No - An external sketch may not be selected as the feature's yes / no
section.
Defines the Cosmetic Thread user interface. Yes - Creates a Cosmetic Thread as a UDF. No -
allow_udf_style_cosm_threads yes / no
Creates a Cosmetic Thread as a Cosmetic Thread feature.
Determines if the workpiece is allowed for Silhouette Mach Window creation. NO - only reference
allow_workpiece_silhouette part is allowed; YES - both workpiece and reference part are allowed; AUTO - only workpiece is yes / no / auto
allowed.
Yes - If the display is in the default pan/zoom setting (View>Pan/Zoom>Reset), the system checks
ang_dim_in_screen whether an angular dimension is visible on the screen. If it is not visible, then the system moves yes / no
the dimension to a visible location.
Sets the display of angular dimensions to decimal degrees (ang_deg), degrees and decimal
ang_units ang_deg / ang_min / ang_sec
minutes (ang_min) or degrees, minutes and decimal seconds (ang_sec).
angle_grid_interval Modify grid space in angular units for handle movement.
An alternative format for setting default angular tolerance dimensions. The value sets the number
angular_tol of decimal places, and the tolerance is the actual tolerance value. For integer dimensions, the
value is zero, and the tolerance is an integer.
Sets the default tolerance for angular dimensions. Each option sets a tolerance for a specific
angular_tol_0.0
decimal place. The value is the place of the last decimal.
angular_tol_0.00
angular_tol_0.000
angular_tol_0.0000
angular_tol_0.00000
angular_tol_0.000000
Sets the upper limit for a radius in a CIRCLE statement of NCL file. The value must be positive. If
arc_radius_limit
not, 10*part_size is used.
none / mfg / process / feature /
assy_mfg_open_mode No Default Application set for opening Assembly NC Models.
toolmaker
atb_auto_check_on_activate Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Activate' toggle. on / off
atb_auto_check_on_retrieve Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Retrieve' toggle. on / off
atb_auto_check_on_update Sets state of ATB 'Auto Check Status On Update' toggle. on / off
atb_ident_cadds_files Allows to identify CADDS files in the file open browser. yes / no
atb_search_path Extends search path for ATB Update and ATB Check Status commands.
atb_show_log Sets state of ATB 'Show Log' toggle. on / off
attach_menumanager Setup menu manager attachment to the main Pro/E window. yes / no
auto_assembly_with_layouts Yes - Enables automatic assembly. No - Disables automatic assembly. yes / no

Yes - The drawing setup option associative_dimensioning is also set to Yes. The system tries to
auto_associate_dimensions no / yes
associate imported IGES dimensions (not yet associative) with corresponding imported geometry.
Control whether auto constraint should create offsets. Yes - Auto constraint always creates offsets.
auto_constr_always_use_offset yes / no / never
No - Auto constraint snaps align or mate if surfaces are within tolerance.
Sets the auto constraint tolerance for creating offset dimensions. If distance is less than this
auto_constr_offset_tolerance
tolerance multiplied by component size, offset is set as coincident. Default value is 0.5 .
Yes - When regenerating a pre-Release 11.0 cabling assembly, the system automatically creates
auto_convert_cables a separate spool feature for every individual wire or cable in the assembly. No - An interface for yes / no
the cable conversion appears.
Yes - Automatically repaints the drawing display when changing from one window to another. No -
auto_regen_views Update the drawing only. Click View>Regen View>Pick View>Current Sheet or All Sheets. Neither yes / no
Repaint nor Regenerate update the drawing.
Automatically load Cabling Logical Reference from an XML file when retrieving the cabling
auto_xml_on_retrieve yes / no
assembly
auto_xml_on_save Automatically create an XML Logical Reference when saving a cabling assembly yes / no
autodrill_udf_dir Storage directory for holemaking MUDF's that are used by Pro/NC Auto-drilling functionality
autodrilling_config_filename Retrieve automatically and load the configuration file for the auto-drilling table.
Parameter name included in hole features of a manufacturing reference model. The parameter
autodrilling_holestyle_param value identifies the MUDF for holemaking that is automatically applied in Pro/NC to drill these
holes.
Assembling components with an interface will automatically place the component at the first
autoplace_single_comp no / yes
position satisfying the interface definitions.
autoroute_path_param_name Set the wire parameter to use to select a path during autorouting.
Yes - Turns on the keyboard bell that rings after each prompt. No - Turns off the keyboard bell. To
bell yes / no
override this setting use the Environment dialog box on the Tools menu.
Works in conjunction with save_bitmap. Determines the size (squared) of the bitmap image that is
bitmap_size
stored.
blank_layer Blanks specified layers when you begin a Pro/ENGINEER session. The value is the layer ID.
Yes - Transparent colors will appear using alpha blending (if supported) when the model is
blended_transparency no / yes
shaded.
bm_graph_tool BMX graph tool default / generic_graphtool
bmgr_pref_file Specifies the location of the Graph Tool preference file.
bom_format Sets the BOM format file to be used for a customized BOM. Specify name and path.
Specifies the directories visible in the file browser for quick navigation. Use the full path to avoid
browser_favorite
problems.
Determines whether or not revnum is increased for generic models that regenerate and change
bump_revnum_on_retr_regen during assembly retrieval. Only applies if new_asm_regen_revnums is yes (otherwise, there will yes / no
be no revnum bumping).

Yes - The name and menu of any selected menu option displays, in English, in the help text
button_name_in_help yes / no
associated with that button.
No - Global clearance checking for internal cable portions is excluded. Yes - Global clearance
cable_int_portions_for_clr no / yes
checking for internal cable portions is included.
Define the line width of entities within Pro/ENGINEER to plot drawings with correct line weights
cadam_line_weights that are consistent with a standard. The default Pro/ENGINEER values for these weights are: 2
(light), 3 (medium), 5 (heavy).
cadds_import_layer Allows import of CADDS5 layering. yes / no
Specifies the CAM-Post load point directory to enable you to directly set-up the post-processors
campost_dir
and generate MCD files.
Controls whether to enable snapping to missing references while dragging components for
can_snap_to_missing_ref yes / no
placement. Yes - Snapping is enabled while dragging. No - Snapping is disabled while dragging.
Yes - Displays the model as a solid when shaded and clipped. No - Displays the model as
capped_clip no / yes
surfaces when shaded and clipped.
Append - If the selected CATIA model already exists, the new data is appended to the existing
catia_out_to_existing_model CATIA file. Overwrite - If the selected CATIA model already exists, the newly exported file append / overwrite
overwrites the existing one.
Allows the user to choose between the old CATIA license-based converter (pro_cat) and the new
catia_translator non-CATIA license based (cat_ii) converters when doing direct import/export of CATIA files. When cat_ii / pro_cat
"topobus_enable" is set to "yes", cat_ii will be always used.
No - Details (dittos) associated with the imported CADAM drawing are placed on the current
cdt_transfer_details Pro/ENGINEER drawing sheet. Yes - Each detail (ditto) associated with the imported CADAM yes / no
drawing converts to a separate additional sheet.
centimeter_grid_interval Modify grid space in centimeter units for handle movement.
cgm_inc_pad_byte_in_length Yes - Enables a metafile to be processed by the Micrographic CGM converter. yes / no
cgm_use_enum_in_real_spec Yes - Enables a metafile to be viewed in Advanced Technology Center's ForReview. yes / no
cgm_use_reversed_ieee_floats Yes - Enables a metafile to be viewed in Advanced Technology Center's ForReview. yes / no
Controls the display of chamfer dimension text without affecting the leader. This only affects the
chamfer_45deg_dim_text asme/ansi / iso/din / jis
text of newly created dimensions. ASME/ANSI is the default.
check_intralink_attributes Specify whether intralink attributes should be checked or not. yes / no
Determines whether to permit different names for different part occurrences, or not in mirror
check_same_assy_parts yes / no
subassembly UI.
Yes - Includes all reference part surfaces as check surfaces for profiling and pocketing NC
chk_part_surfs_profpock yes / no
sequences.
Enables you to control the size of the tool path arrow for contouring NC sequences. 0 - The arrow
cl_arrow_scale
does not display. Any other value - The arrow scales accordingly.
TOOL or TABLE - defines ROTATE sign direction convention based with respect to either rotation
cl_rotate_sign_convention table / tool
table or cutting tool.
Specifies the quality of surface triangulation used to obtain initial guess points for clearance and
clearance_triangulation none / low / medium / high
interference calculations.
clip_always Yes - Display clipping after Visibilities dialog box is closed. no / yes

clock Yes - Displays the clock while Pro/ENGINEER is working. yes / no
Sets the display of the system accuracy when calculating clearances between two parts or
clr_print_plus_minus yes / no
surfaces. The default is to not display the accuracy.
Trail file and mapkey output will include system instructions that are independent of user interface
cmdmgr_trail_output yes / no
configuration when available (typically menu bar and toolbar options).
color Turns the colors on or off. Turning colors off displays the model wireframe in white. no / yes
Specifies the number of shades in a color ramp. Applicable to multi-color, shaded model displays
color_ramp_size of simulation / analysis results. System graphics must support 256 colors and color maps that
compress.
Specifies minimum allowable deviation between user-defined colors. Colors having RGB values
color_resolution within tolerance of existing colors cannot be created. Decreasing this setting allows more colors
that are very similar in RGB value to be defined.
All_windows - Wireframe colors display in the main window and all auxiliary windows.
color_windows One_window - Colors display only in the main window. Auxiliary windows display wireframe in the all_windows / one_window
default color.
Specifies the angle epsilon such that if the desired surfaces are equal or greater than the epsilon
comp_angle_offset_eps
(in degrees), than an angle offset constraint will be created.
Constrain_in_window - New assembly components are shown in a separate window and must be
comp_assemble_start constrained within the assembly. Package - New assembly components are shown within the package / constrain_in_window
assembly as a packaged component.
Sets the default number of decimal places (0-10) to display in the offset column of component
comp_offset_dec_places
placement.
comp_rollback_on_redef No - Assembly is not rolled back when the user redefines a component. yes / no
Specify the angle tolerance for snapping while freeform dragging components. Default value is
comp_snap_angle_tolerance
30.0 degrees.
Specify the distance tolerance for snapping while freeform dragging components. Default value is
comp_snap_dist_tolerance
0.1 (relative to size of component being assembled).
Used with the export option iges_out_mil_d_28000. To support MIL-D-28000, your company name
company_name is required input and the system prompts you every time you export through IGES unless you set
the company name in your configuration file.
You can compress object files to store them. Compressed files are slower to read and write, one-
compress_output_files half to one-third the size, and fully compatible across systems. Yes - Stores object files in yes / no
compressed format. No - Object files are not compressed.
conf_mouse_anim Display the presenter's mouse motions when observing a shared Pro/ENGINEER session. no / yes
YES - Imports each component of AutoCAD dimension separately. NO - Imports AutoCAD
copy_dxf_dim_pict dimensions as dimensions in Pro/ENGINEER. AS_SYMBOL - Imports AutoCAD dimensions as yes / no / as_symbol
symbols in Pro/ENGINEER.
Yes - Flags independent copy geom features in a pre-2000i model as modified when retrieved into
copy_geom_update_pre_2000i_dep Pro/ENGINEER. Save the model immediately to update the model's copy geom dependency no / yes
information.
cpus_to_use Set up the number of threads including main thread

Yes - Saves all new dimensions created in the drawing (regardless of the drawing setup file
create_drawing_dims_only option) inside the drawing as associative draft dimensions. No - Saves all dimensions created in yes / no
Drawing mode in the part.
create_fraction_dim Yes - All dimensions created will be displayed as fractions. yes / no
create_numbered_layers Yes - Creates default layers named 1 through 32. yes / no
create_temp_interfaces Allow the automatic creation of interfaces based on previous assembly instructions. yes / no
curr_proc_comp_def_color Specifies the default color used to display the current component in a process assembly.
curr_proc_comp_def_font Specifies the default font used on the current component in a process assembly.
Used to specify fringe colors in Pro/FEM-POST results. Specify blue, black, cyan, magenta, green,
custom_rainbow yellow, red, and white. Enter colors as a dash-delimited string (lowest to highest value). The
default is blue-cyan-green-yellow-red-magenta-white.
dot / cross / circle / triangle /
datum_point_symbol Specifies the shape of datum point symbols displayed in Part or Assembly mode.
square
dazix_default_placement_unit Specifies the units to be used for data imported in Dazix files. micron / mm / thou
Yes - Causes the MOUNTHOLE section of a Dazix file to be processed as a mount hole. No -
dazix_export_mounthole yes / no
Causes the MOUNTHOLE section to be processed as a cut.
dazix_z_translation Yes - Passes the objects in the .edn files through z translation. yes / no
Specifies default layer names for different types of items. The first value string is the layer type.
def_layer
The second value string is the layer name.
default_abs_accuracy Defines the default absolute part accuracy.
default_ang_dec_places Specifies the number of decimal places shown in angular dimensions in a drawing.
default_comp_geom_scope Set thespecified Shared Geometry reference control conditions to newly added components. all / pg / none
Set the specified handling method of out-of-scope Accessible references to newly added
default_comp_invalid_refs copy / prohibit
components.
all / none / subassemblies /
default_comp_scope_setting Set the specified Accessible reference control conditions to newly added components.
skeleton_model
Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions to newly added Skeleton
default_comp_skel_geom_scope all / pg / none
components.
default_comp_skel_scope_setting Set the specified Accessible reference control conditions to newly added Skeleton components.
skeleton_model
Sets the default number of decimal places (0-14) to display in all model modes for non-angular
default_dec_places dimensions. It does not affect the display of dimensions modified using Num Digits. In Sketcher,
sketcher_dec_places controls the number of decimal places.
Sets the default number of digits displayed in a dimension to the last entered value. No - The
default_dim_num_digits_changes yes / no
system defaults to the value specified for the configuration file option default_dec_places.
Sets the default drawing scale for views added with the No Scale command. The value must be
default_draw_scale
greater than 0. No - The system does not set a default drawing scale.
Set default scope for externally referenced models. All - Any model. None - Only current model
default_ext_ref_scope and children. Skeletons - Any component in model's assembly and higher skeletons on branch.
skeleton_model
Subassembly - Only components and children in model's assembly.

Sets font for text other than menu bar, menus and their children, and pop-up menus and help. Add
default_font comma-delimited variables in any order (italic bold, 24, times or 24, times, italic bold have the
same effect). Any omitted variable uses standard setting.
default_geom_scope Default value for Geometry Scope allowed for referencing. all / pg_if_exists / pg_only
futaba_mm / dme / hasco /
default_mold_base_vendor Default Value for Mold Base vendor.
dme_mm / hasco_mm
Set the specified Shared Placement reference control conditions to newly created models if
default_obj_constraints_scope all / interfaces / none
template models were not used.
Set the specified Shared Geometry reference control conditions to newly created models if
default_object_geom_scope all / pg / none
template models were not used.
Sets default condition for reference handling. Prohibit - System will abort all attempts to create ext.
default_object_invalid_refs reference that violates scope. Copy - System will issue warning upon all attempts to create ext. copy / prohibit
reference that violates scope.
Set default condition for reference control. All - Any model. None - Only current model and
default_object_scope_setting children. Skeletons - Any component in model's assembly ang higher skeletons on branch.
skeleton_model
Subassembly - Only components and children in model's assembly.
default_placement_scope Default value for Component Placement Reference filter. all / intrf_if_exists / intrf_only
default_ramp_size Specifies a number of shades of gray to show shading of non-colored objects.
Yes - A plot file is automatically deleted from the directory in which it resides when it has been
delete_after_plotting yes / no
successfully plotted.
Depth cue aids in visualizing a wireframe model. With depth cue enabled, wireframe lines become
depthcue_always darker as they extend into the screen and lighter as they extend towards the screen. Depth cue is no / yes
supported only by the appropriate graphics hardware.
Aids in visualizing a wireframe model. With depth cue enabled, this option specifies the default
depthcue_value
percentage of depthcue used. Depth cue is supported only by the appropriate graphics hardware.
(Diagram) Determines the Pro/TABLE format used when you are modifying pin parameters. "yes" -
diagram_pin_edit_multi_line You can add user-defined pin parameters by including them between the DEFINE and ENDDEF yes / no
statements for each pin. "no" - The system uses columnar format and
Specifies the language in which the dialog display when running non-English version of
dialog_translation yes / no
Pro/ENGINEER.
Sets the largest denominator to be used for fractional dimensions. If the fraction can be reduced,
dim_fraction_denominator
then it converts to the lowest possible denominator (for example, 4/32 converts to 1/8).
Std - Displays fractional dimensions in the standard Pro/ENGINEER format. Aisc - Displays
dim_fraction_format fractional dimensions in the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) format and displays std / aisc
architectural units in AISC format for feet-inches.
If more than zero, sets the margin beyond which dimensions are automatically snapped back onto
dim_offscreen_limit the screen. For example, a value of .2 lets a dimension be 20% of the window size outside the
window. If set to zero, disables snapping of offscreen dimensions.
Specify the maximum number of directories to cache. Larger values can speed up file access, but
dir_cache_max
use more memory.

direct_vrml Yes - Enables direct VRML conversion. yes / no
Controls whether the search path is checked for name conflicts when creating, renaming, or
disable_search_path_check copying models. Name conflicts should be avoided because different models with the same name yes / no
cannot be together in session.
Simplified Rep to display initially in Open Rep Create: "No" for none, "Yes" for graphics rep, or
disp_in_open_rep_create yes / default rep / no
"Default Rep" to display the rep indicated by option "open_simplified_rep_by_default".
Displays the model in default orientation when placing a general view on the drawing. No - Model
disp_trimetric_dwg_mode_view yes / no
does not appear until Default is chosen from the Orientation dialog box.
Wireframe - Displays model with all lines in white. Hiddenvis -Hidden lines in grey. Hiddeninvis -
wireframe / hiddenvis / hiddeninvis
display All hidden lines removed. Shade - All models (except drawing) with all surfaces shaded. Line
/ shade
display is reflected in plotter, DXF and IGES files.
display_axes Displays or hides datum axes. yes / no
display_axis_tags Displays or hides datum axis name tags. yes / no
Yes - The design model goes into memory and displays. Pick process components from the
display_comps_to_assemble design model or the Model Tree. No - Only the Model Tree displays. As you pick process yes / no
components from the Model Tree, they go into memory.
display_coord_sys Yes - Coordinate systems will be displayed. No - Coordinate systems will not be displayed. yes / no
Yes - Coordinate system name tags will be displayed. No - Coordinate system name tags will not
display_coord_sys_tags yes / no
be displayed.
When set to yes, parametric sketching constraints, such as V for vertical, are displayed when a
display_dwg_sketch_constraint yes / no
drawing object is selected
Sets the display of the tolerance tags that appear in drawings. This option does not affect the
display_dwg_tol_tags yes / no
display of tolerances on dimensions.
Yes: display of the florin (international currency symbol) where possible. No: use the euro symbol
display_florin no / yes
exclusively.
Controls the display of the object's full file name (including its object-type suffix and its version
display_full_object_path number) and file path in the window title and Model Info display. Yes - Displays full file name and no / yes
file path. No - Displays object name only.
Controls model display in a drawing when auto_regen_views is No. Wireframe - Adds new views
wireframe / minimal_wireframe /
display_in_adding_view in wireframe, displays datums. Minimal_wireframe - Displays in wireframe, no datums, axes, or
default
silhouette edges. Default - Displays using the Environment setting.
Yes - Internal cable portions will be displayed for any wires that have been manually set to Yes in
display_internal_cable_portion the Cable Paths Setup dialog box for each individual splice and custom component. This option yes / no
can be overridden in the Environment dialog box.
This causes the specified layers to display when you begin a Pro/ENGINEER session. The
display_layer
variable "value" is the layer Id.
display_plane_tags Yes - Datum plane name tags will be displayed. No - Datum plane name tags will not be displayed. yes / no
display_planes Yes - Datum planes will be displayed. No - Datum planes will not be displayed. yes / no
display_point_tags Yes - Datum point tags will be displayed. No - Datum point tags will not be displayed. yes / no
Yes - Datum points and their names will be displayed. No - Datum points and their names will not
display_points yes / no
be displayed.

display_silhouette_edges Sets the display of silhouette edges for wireframe display only. yes / no
Yes - Display cables and wires with thickness. No - Display the centerline of cables and wires only.
display_thick_cables yes / no
This option can be overridden in the Environment dialog box.
display_tol_by_1000 If set to Yes, tolerances for non-angular dimensions will be displayed multiplied by 1000. yes / no
dm_cache_mode Indicate which objects will be written to local cache when objects in Pro/E memory are saved. none / modified / all
dm_cache_size Enter amount of disk space (in megabytes) to allocate for local file storage.
ND files will be compressed before being sent for upload by setting the value of config.pro option
'dm_http_compression_level' to a value between 1 and 9. If the value is not set or a 0-value is set,
dm_http_compression_level
it means no-compression. This change can speed up the Upload operation for a client connected
to a Windchill server over a slow network.
dm_remember_server Primary server/workspace must be set by user for each Pro/E session. no / yes
Indicate when modified Pro/E objects on a secondary server will be moved from the local cache to
dm_secondary_upload automatic / explicit
the user's workspace on the server.
Indicate when modified Pro/E objects will be moved from the local cache to the user workspace on
dm_upload_objects automatic / explicit
the server.
dont_show_symbol_nodes Do not show references derived from relations in Parent/Child viewer. yes / no
Yes - Drawing model files are read-only (i.e. they cannot be modified). You cannot add driven
draw_models_read_only yes / no
dimensions, geometric tolerances, or similar items to the models.
Defines the current draft view's coordinate values as model units rather than drawing units. The
draw_points_in_model_units GET POINT menu uses the scale of the draft view and the draft view's model units for relative and yes / no
absolute coordinate entry and display in the Message Window.
Specifies the default text editor for the drawing setup file, otherwise, the system uses the default
drawing_file_editor editor. Protab - the system uses Pro/TABLE. Editor - system uses the system editor (refer to protab / editor
pro_editor_command).
Sets the default drawing setup file option values for your Pro/ENGINEER session, otherwise, the
drawing_setup_file system uses the default drawing setup file option values. Certain parameters in the file are valid
only if you have a license for Pro/DETAIL.
The named coordinate system will be used as the origin of a newly created view or of a modified
drawing_view_origin_csys none /
view. None - The system will not use a previously specified coordinate system.
dwg_export_format Provides the ability to choose DWG file version when exporting from Pro/E drawing. 12 / 13 / 14
Specifies whether or not DXF BLOCKS to be imported as Pro/E symbols. Yes - Imports BLOCKS
dxf_block_to_pro_symbol yes / no
as symbol definitions, No - Imports BLOCKS as separate entities.
dxf_export_format Provides the ability to choose DXF file version when exporting from Pro/E drawing. 12 / 13 / 14
dxf_export_mapping_file Specifies the DXF export mapping file. Absolute or relative path to the file can be used.
dxf_in_faceted_brep Default, faceted boundary representation is allowed in import. yes / no
YES - comments (999 group codes) will be created in DXF file exported from PRO/ENGINEER.
dxf_out_comments yes / no
NO - DXF file will be created without comment lines.
Specify whether or not to export drawing scale to the DXF or DWG file. Yes - Includes a scale
dxf_out_drawing_scale factor DIMLFAC in the exported DXF/DWG. No - Exports without using a scale for the drawing. yes / no
Set to Yes when exporting to read into AutoCAD.

Specify whether or not to scale drawing views when exporting to the DXF or DWG file. Yes -
dxf_out_scale_views rescales the entire drawing in such a way that the main view scale becomes 1:1. No - exports yes / no
without rescaling.
YES - Breaks dimensions with breaks on witness lines to separate entities and preserves the
dxf_out_sep_dim_w_breaks original picture. No - Exports such dimensions as DXF DIMENSION entities and removes the yes / no
breaks on witness lines.
Strokes == text is converted to lines and dots. Yes - Strokes out text in DXF or DWG export. No -
dxf_out_stroke_text yes / no
Does not stroke out the text for export.
dxfio_in_sjis Determines if the SJIS is supported when importing/exporting DXF files in Japanese yes / no
Defines how imported ECAD areas are treated. Cosm_area - Treats imported ECAD areas as
ecad_area_default_import 3d_volume / cosm_area
cosmetic area features. 3d_volume - Imports ECAD areas with Z-heights as a 3D enclosed quilt.
Specifies the default coordinate system name added to an ECAD board being imported. If you do
ecad_board_csys_def_name
not set this variable, the system prompts you for a name.
Specifies the default coordinate system name added to an ECAD component being imported. If
ecad_comp_csys_def_name
you do not set this variable, the system prompts you for a name.
ecad_comp_layer_map Allow layer mapping for ECAD component's import into Assembly. yes / no
Assists in creation of an ecad_hint.map file. Yes - Automatically renames components, if
ecad_create_hint_add necessary, each time library of component outlines is imported to Pro/ENGINEER. This does not no / yes
create an ecad_hint.map file. It controls if ecad_hint.add is created.
Sets default value and units for an ECAD component being imported. Units can be: inch, mil (1E-3
ecad_default_comp_height inches), thou (1E-6 inches), cm, mm, micron (1E-6 meters), dsu (1E-8 meters). If not set, the
system uses the current component's units.
unplaced / fixed / placed / mcad /
ecad_default_comp_place_status Sets default component placement status for export (parameter setting will override the default).
ecad
Supports the export of ECAD areas with different "Above Board" and "Below Board" conditions.
ecad_exp_both_two_areas "yes" - Enables you to export both sided keep-in/keep-out ECAD areas as two individual areas (top yes / no
and bottom).
ecad_export_holes_as_cuts Exports Pro/ENGINEER holes as cuts to ECAD systems. yes / no
Import sections specified as DRILLED_HOLE as through-all holes. Boards created with
ecad_import_holes_as_features Pro/ENGINEER drilled holes export with default value of NPTH for the ECAD_HOLE_TYPE yes / no
parameter. Create this feature parameter if a value of PTH is needed (IDF 2.0/3.0).
ecad_mapping_file Specify the ecad_hint.map file that will be used for ECAD operations.
ecad_missing_component_status Setup default status for missing components in "Investigate Placement" Dialog. keep_missing / delete_missing
Specifies the default coordinate system name for the .OTHER_OUTLINE section of an IDF 2.0
ecad_other_outl_csys_def_name
ECAD component being imported. If you do set this variable, the system prompts you for a name.
Specifies the default coordinate system name added to an ECAD panel being imported. If you do
ecad_panel_csys_def_name
not set this variable, the system prompts you for a name.
Controls display quality of an edge for wireframe and hidden-line removal. Normal - Normal quality
edge_display_quality of edge display. High - Increases tessellation by 2. Very_high - Increases tessellation by 3. Low - normal / high / very_high / low
Decreases tessellation from normal, speeds up display.

Controls display of the ACCURACY menu. Yes - ACCURACY menu always appears when you
enable_absolute_accuracy choose Accuracy from the PART SETUP menu. No - The menu appears only if the part is yes / no
currently defined with absolute accuracy.
enable_assembly_accuracy No - Disables accuracy modification for assembly objects. yes / no
Enables the CADRA command in the EXPORT menu. This enables the creation of a CADRA
enable_cadra_export no / yes
specific IGES file.
enable_hlr_hashing Enables hlr hashing no / yes
enable_popup_help Controls pop-up help in dialog boxes. Yes - Help enabled. No - Help disabled. yes / no
enable_tree_indep Setup whether tree customization will allow separating the tree window from Pro/E window. yes / no
Yes - Global Reference Viewer will show objects with external references only; No - all the objects
erv_show_external_only yes / no
will be visible
Sets the default directory for the MS Excel files to be used for Excel analysis calculations. Use the
excel_analysis_directory
full pathname to avoid problems.
exec_prog_on_assem_retr Execute pro/program for models during assembly retrieval. yes / no
Controls how dimensions are treated when importing an IGES drawing file. Yes - Each IGES
explode_iges_dimension_note dimension explodes into an independent note with the dimension text and a dimension with an yes / no
empty note. No - Dimensions are treated as before.
Specify whether the Pro/ENGINEER file names should be used for export to STEP (only). Yes -
export_3d_force_default_naming yes / no
Do not prompt for a new name. No - Prompt for the name of each STEP file.
export_to_shipit Enable Ship-it interface export. yes / no
extend_cvpath Extends CVPATH search path for CADDS5 data exchanging.
Yes - When using a copied geom feature or a backed-up external reference with the Design
fail_ref_copy_when_missing_orig Manager, and the reference is missing in the original, then the copied geom feature fails. No - The yes / no
feature freezes and does not update.
Handles unattached protrusion and cuts, when retrieving pre-Release 15 models. Yes - When a
fail_unattached_feature part is retrieved, the system fails an unattached protrusion or cut. No - When a part is retrieved, yes / no
the system does not fail an unattached protrusion or cut.
fan_with_network Setup whether the network should be included on flattening a harness. yes / no
fasthlr Specifies whether fast hidden line removal is on/off by default. no / yes
In feature creation, determines whether or not the Define button is automatically activated when
feature_create_auto_begin yes / no
you open the dialog box. Yes - Button is activated automatically. No - You select the button.
In feature creation, determines whether or not the system activates the dialog box OK button
feature_create_auto_ok automatically when the last required element is defined. Yes - Button is activated automatically. No yes / no
- You select the button.
Yes - The user will be prompted to select a file to retrieve the mesh from, or enter a file name to
fem_allow_named_mesh_files yes / no
save the mesh to. No - The user will not be prompted to select or enter a mesh file name.
fem_ansys_annotations Toggles transfer of loadcase names to ANSYS. yes / no
fem_ansys_grouping Toggles transfer of groups/layers to ANSYS. yes / no
fem_asp_ratio The value that FEM created elements of aspect ratio are compared against.
fem_default_solver Specifies default solver. ansys / nastran

fem_dist_index The value that FEM created elements of distortion indices are compared against.
Sets the minimum acceptable default angle between adjacent element edges. Enter value
fem_edge_angle
between 0 and 90.
Yes - Unpaired surfaces are ignored when meshing the model, placing you directly into the AFTER
fem_ignore_unpaired yes / no
COMP menu (the CONT MESH menu is skipped).
fem_measures Provides access to Simulation Measures in FEM mode. yes / no
Yes - The menu item Operations appears in the FEM MESH menu, providing access to
fem_mesh_operations functionalities to manipulate the finite element mesh. No - the menu FEM MESH will not have the yes / no
item Operations.
Yes - The finite element mesh will be automatically stored in the mesh file upon creation, and
fem_mesh_preserve retrieved on entering the Structure/Thermal. No - The mesh will not be stored or retrieved yes / no
automatically.
fem_mid_ratio The value that FEM created elements of mid ratios are compared against.
fem_neutral_version Specifies version number of neutral file.
fem_new_tetra_mesher Yes (default) - Use new FEM Tetrahedral Mesher. No - Use original FEM Tetrahedral Mesher. yes / no
Yes - The system ignores unopposed surfaces when meshing the model; the system also
fem_remove_unopposed deselects the UseUnopposed option. No - the system uses the unopposed surfaces in the shell yes / no
model.
Sets the maximum acceptable default skew angle value, measured in degrees. Enter a value
fem_skew_angle
between 0 and 90.
Yes - Rotational constraints will be created at the interfacing nodes between solids and shells. No -
fem_solid_shell_auto_constraint The user needs to make sure that the interfacing nodes are not underconstrained (like adding yes / no / ask
beams). Ask - Prompt the user before running.
For NASTRAN solution, uses this option to interrupt the solver after the specified time limit. The
fem_solver_time_limit
default value is 60 minutes.
fem_taper Sets the minimum acceptable default taper value. Enter a value between 0 and 1.
Sets the maximum acceptable default twist angle between opposing element faces. Applies to
fem_twist_angle
wedge and brick elements only. Enter a value between 0 and 90.
Sets the maximum acceptable default warp angle value, measured in degrees. Enter a value
fem_warp_angle
between 0 and 90.
fem_which_ansys_solver Specifies the ANSYS solver to be used. frontal / iterative / powersolver
Specifies the Y-direction based on compressed and uncompressed geometry. The default value is
fem_y_dir_compress yes / no
uncompressed.
Sets default dir for File>Open. Working_directory - Search working directory. In_session - Search
default / working_directory /
file_open_default_folder objects in session. Pro_library - Use only if Pro/LIBRARY is installed. Workspace - Use only with
in_session / pro_library
Pro/INTRALINK. Commonspace - Use only with Pro/INTRALINK.
Fixes scaling problems with AutoCAD releases earlier than Release 10. Yes - Repairs AutoCAD
fix_autocad_iges_text_scale yes / no
files appropriately.
Controls fixing of boundaries of imported surfaces. Yes - Fixes boundaries by zipping gaps and
fix_boundaries_on_import yes / no
correcting tangencies. No - Does not fix boundaries.

Corrects a problem caused by multiple rotations of a note in a CATIA IGES file. Yes - Rectifies any
fix_catia_iges_sym_note yes / no
discrepancies.
Sets viewing characteristics for imported CATIA SET files. Yes - Files can have translated views.
fix_imported_set_view_orient yes / no
No - Files cannot have translated views.
Sets remnant removal ability for the ReIntersect command in the ASSY FEAT menu. Yes - You
fix_refs_to_intersections yes / no
can remove remnants. No - You cannot remove remnants.
Sets a scale factor for enlarging the size of the flip arrow that appears for feature creation direction
flip_arrow_scale
(default = 1).
Determines the relative size of the text in menus and dialog boxes. You must restart
fonts_size small / medium / large
Pro/ENGINEER for the change to take effect.
foot_grid_interval Modify grid space in foot units for handle movement.
force_new_file_options_dialog Force the use of the New File Options dialog. yes / no
Yes - Displays all views of drawings in wireframe. No - Displays views according to the display set
force_wireframe_in_drawings yes / no
for the session (wireframe, hidden, and so on).
Assigns a specified setup file to each drawing format. To assign the drawing's parameter values to
format_setup_file
the format, you must retrieve the drawing's setup file into the format.
frames_per_sec Determines whether view is animated. no / yes
Used to set the smoothness of view animation changes. Higher numbers provide more
frames_per_sec_value frames/sec, and giving you a smoother animation. Lower numbers cause the view to change more
quickly.
No - Requires an action to fix the assembly or freeze the component that fails retrieval. Yes -
freeze_failed_assy_comp Freezes any component failing retrieval at its last known assembly location. Missing refs using yes / no
offsets or internal datums do not cause components to freeze.
Full - Removes hidden lines from view when cables hide other geometry (use when Hidden Line
full_hlr_for_cables active). Partial - Cables hide other non-interfering cables except when cables route together none / full / partial
between same locations. None - Display hidden lines (faster).
gerber_360_interpolation Yes - Arcs and circles included in outputted Gerber plot files will take this format. no / yes
gpostpp_dir Specifies the directory containing the post processor files to be used by Pro/NCPOST (GPOST).
Sets the optional graphics environment used by certain platforms for running Pro/ENGINEER. opengl / x_windows / starbase / xgl
graphics
Refer to the Installation Guide for a list of defaults and optional graphics. / no_graphics
Yes - Makes pick points snap to a grid. No - Turns the grid snap off so that any location can be
grid_snap yes / no
picked.
Controls display of geometric tolerances in Part. Use like drawing set-up option of the same name.
gtol_dim_placement On_bottom - Gtols display at bottom (below additional lines of text). Under_value - Gtols display on_bottom / under_value
under dimension value (above additional lines of text).
harn_tang_line_display Display the tangency lines between cable segments in thick cable display mode. yes / no
Specifies the language in which the short help messages display when running non-English
help_translation yes / no
versions of Pro/ENGINEER. Yes - Display in native language. No - Display in English.
Controls the display of erased view outlines (environment option Highlight Erased Views). Yes -
highlight_erased_dwg_views yes / no
Highlights erased views. No - Turns off highlighting for erased views.

highlight_layer_items Specifies whether items selected in the layer tree should be highlighted in the graphics area. yes / no
highlight_new_dims In Drawing mode, highlights new dimensions in red until you move them or repaint the screen. yes / no
In Drawing, controls quilt display in hidden line removal. Yes - Includes quilts in the hidden line
hlr_for_quilts removal process (preselects Qlt HLR in the VIEW DISP menu). Default in the VIEW DISP menu, yes / no
uses the value you have set.
yes — In the Hole dashboard, you can change the diameter of a suggested default diameter for
standard tapped and clearance holes. Set this to yes if you are familiar with available drills and
hole_diameter_override yes / no
need to change the system default value. no - Pro/ENGINEER displays a diameter value (based
on the table lookup function) and grays out the value so you cannot change it.
hole_parameter_file_path Enables you to use a local hole table instead of the system hole table.
Determines how many other Pro/ENGINEER windows/menus are iconified when one window is
iconify_entire_pro iconified. Yes - All the windows and menus are iconified. No - Only the selected window is no / yes
iconified.
Determines whether IGES entities are clipped with regards to IGES views. YES - Entities outside
iges_clip_view_ent yes / no
the view outline are clipped. NO - No clipping.
Determines how IGES notes are clipped with regards to IGES views. No_clip - No clipping.
iges_clip_view_note Full_clip - Notes that are partially outside the view outline are clipped. Partial_clip - Notes no_clip / full_clip / partial_clip
completely outside the view outline are clipped.
iges_export_dwg_views Yes - Exports drawing view information. No - Does not export drawing view information. yes / no
No - IGES Copious Data Entity type 106, form 2 is imported as a set of points in 3D space. Yes -
iges_in_106_f2_as_spline no / yes
The entity is imported as a 3D spline.
Controls if imported IGES associative dimensions remain associative. Yes - If the drawing setup
iges_in_assoc_dim_geom_21 option associative_dimensioning is Yes, then the Associativity Instance entity is processed during yes / no
import. No - Dimensions do not retain associativity.
Yes - Import RGB information to IGES files. The color definition entities in the IGES file are
iges_in_dwg_color imported to the drawings as user-defined colors. No - The color-definition entities in the IGES files yes / no
are ignored when importing to the drawing.
Controls the import of user-defined line fonts. Yes - Give default names to user-defined line styles
iges_in_dwg_line_font without names in order ("IGES_1," "IGES_2" etc.). No - Imports the user-defined line fonts as Solid yes / no
line font.
iges_in_group_to_dwg_layer Yes - Converts an IGES group to drawing layers. No - The IGES group is not converted. no / yes
Determines what to do when IGES note entities do not point to any views or the drawing entity. as_geometry / all_views / no_views
iges_note_disp
See the configuration option iges_zero_view_disp. / as_is
Default - Outputs all surfaces as appropriate IGES surfaces. 114 - This option applies only to
iges_out_all_srfs_as representations of surface shape. Trimmed surface entities (type 144) are exported regardless of 128 / 114 / default
setting. 128 - Outputs all surfaces as IGES B-spline surfaces.
Set default for assembly export via IGES. Flat - Single level model. One_level - Assy structure with flat / one level / all levels /
iges_out_assembly_default_mode pointers to components. All_levels - Assy structure with all comps to IGES files. All_parts - Assy to one_level / all_levels / all parts /
IGES files with geom info of comps and assy feats. all_parts

iges_out_catia_gdt_width Yes - Enables the desired width of a gtol symbol to be exported to CATIA. yes / no
Yes - Breaks a large note (greater than 70 strings) down into smaller notes, each producing an
iges_out_catia_notes yes / no
IGES entity.
Yes - Enables the export of RGB information to IGES files. The user-defined colors in the drawing
iges_out_dwg_color are exported to an IGES file as color definition entities. No - Ignores the user-defined colors in the yes / no
drawing when exporting IGES file.
iges_out_dwg_line_font Controls the export of user-defined line font through IGES. No - Exports all geometry as solid font. yes / no
True - Exports all geometry entities, other than lines or arcs, as third-degree B-splines. False -
iges_out_ent_as_bspline true / false
Does not export entities as third-degree B-splines.
Yes - Specifies IGES output with special JAMA-IS subset specification, compliant with the version
iges_out_jamais_compliant 1.02 of JAMA-IS (Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association IGES Subset Specification). No - yes / no
Specifies normal IGES.
iges_out_mil_d_28000 Yes - Specifies IGES output that uses the MIL-D-28000 entity subset. yes / no
iges_out_spl_crvs_as_126 Converts all part geometry spline curves to IGES entity 126 (B-spline) when creating an IGES file. no / yes
Converts all part geometry spline surfaces to IGES entity 128 (B-spline) when creating an IGES
iges_out_spl_srfs_as_128 no / yes
file.
Yes - Exports the text specified by system_iges_header_file and user_iges_header_file as a note
iges_out_start_note on the drawing. To control note placement, use the configuration file option yes / no
put_iges_drawing_entity.
Exports a drawing symbol as an IGES general symbol entity, IGES type number 228 (yes), or as
iges_out_symbol_entity yes / no
its component entities: notes and lines.
Sets the maximum value for the distance between an XYZ trimming curve (boundary) and the
iges_out_trim_curve_deviation
underlying surface of a trimmed surface
iges_out_trim_xyz Controls whether or not XYZ data is output in addition to UV data for trimmed surfaces. yes / no
iges_out_trm_srfs_as_143 Yes - Exports all surfaces to IGES entities 141 and 143. This overrides option iges_out_trm_xyz. no / yes
When IGES geometry does not point to any views or the drawing entity. All_views - Creates a copy
iges_zero_view_disp of the entity for each view. No_views - Does not create the entity at all. As_is - Creates the entity all_views / no_views / as_is
once, using only its own transformation information.
Controls whether object-specific reference scope settings are ignored or not. Environment scope
ignore_all_ref_scope_settings yes / no
settings will still be enforced. See also allow_ref_scope_change and default_ext_ref_scope
ignore_export_geom_declaration Ignore Export Geometry settings. yes / no
inch_grid_interval Modify grid space in inch units for handle movement.
Setup the default format type for information presentation. Text - information will be output as
info_output_format text / html / xml_text / dbg_text
simple text. HTML - information will be output as html data.
Sets default method for presenting information. Both - View information on screen and write
info_output_mode information to file. Screen - View information on screen only. File - Write information to file only. choose / screen / file / both
Choose - Select method from the INFO OUTPUT menu.

Specifies a constant used to determine the neutral bend line for a sheet metal part. This value is
initial_bend_y_factor always used for non-cylindrical bends. It is used for regular bends only when no bend table is
specified.
Specifies extent of instance search. Yes - Include file type when entering instance name in
instance_search_exhaustive File>Open: type in input panel (e.g. inst_name.prt) or select in drop-down list. If no .idx files are no / yes
found, only working dir is searched; each generic is not.
Sets amount of checking for overlapping lines and collecting lines of same pen color before
interface_quality exporting plot or 2-D file. 0 - No check or collection. 1 - No check, but collection. 2 - Partial check
and collection. 3 - Complete check and collection.
intf_cadds_import_make_solid Allows the user to solidify all closed quilts during import CADDS5 model. yes / no
Allows the user to switch between the default and alternate converter version for interface with
intf_cadds_version 10 / 11 / 12 / 13
CADDS5
Yes - During import, the system attempts to change parameters for every non-analytical surface
intf_in_arclength_reparam (Tabulated Cylinders, Surfaces of Revolution, Ruled Surfaces, Spline Surfaces, B-spline yes / no
Surfaces), whose parameters differ significantly from arc-length.
intf_in_blanked_entities Filters the import of entities based on their blank status in the import file. yes / no
intf_in_dwg_pnt_ent Yes - Converts an IGES or DXF point entity to a drawing point. yes / no
Controls if associativity in an imported IGES view is preserved. 3D_VIEWS - tries to create 3D
intf_in_dwg_view views if 3D model exists in the file. 2D_VIEWS - Imported IGES views work as 2D. No - Imported no / 2d_views / 3d_views
IGES views are exploded and become unrelated.
intf_in_extract_profiles Default, no profiles in a data exchange file will be extracted for use. none / comp / all
Yes - Presents a dialog box to control the import of both layers and assemblies. You can choose
intf_in_layer_asm_dialog yes / no
from the list of layers and/or solids available in the file to select one or more for import.
Enables you to choose the representation of imported independent XYZ polylines. The system single_polyline / single_spline /
intf_in_treat_polyline_as
interprets the imported polylines based on which option is chosen and displays them accordingly. set_of_curves / set_of_points
intf_in_use_template_models Allows the user to use template models in Pro/INTERFACE import. yes / no
intf_out_as_bezier Exports all B-splines as Bezier surfaces. yes / no
intf_out_asm_mapped_item Export assembly components and instances using MAPPED ITEM entity. yes / no
Controls how entity names are handled when an object is exported to STEP format from part or
intf_out_assign_names assembly mode. You can give unique names to Pro/ENGINEER datum points, datum axes, datum no_name / user_name / id_name
curves, surfaces, edges, and quilts.
Yes - Automatically assigns interface IDs for layers that were not assigned IDs during export. No -
intf_out_auto_layer_ids yes / no
Does not assign interface IDs for layers that were not assigned IDs during export.
intf_out_blanked_entities Filters export of entities based on their blank status yes / no
intf_out_cat_start_model Specifies Catia start model to be used for CATIA II .model export.
intf_out_layer Layer mapping mechanism providing an ability to group entities to layers or blocks. none / part_layer / block_layer
intf_out_layer_rename_table Enables you to assign interface ids to layers during export
intf_out_max_bspl_degree Controls the maximum degree of exported B-spline surfaces when exporting through IGES

Sets text length in exported 2-D. As_is - Width of each character is width of strokes. Full_size -
intf_out_text_length Width of each character is width of character text box. Adjusted - Adjusts spacing so no extra as_is / full_size / adjusted
space left and end/start character do not overlap.
Yes - IGES,DXF,STEP files with variable sized sheet information are imported andput on the
intf_use_variable_size appropriate variable-size format. Without a sheet size, the system tries to apply the correct no / yes
variable-size format. No - The IGES,DXF,STEP drawing isplaced on a standar d sized format.
YES - For import and export, fixes compatibility problems between 2-D external formats (such as
intf2d_fit_incompatible_data yes / no
IGES and DXF) and Pro/ENGINEER.
YES - Exports draft xhatching as IGES sectioned area entity. NO - exports draft xhatching as
intf2d_iges_out_hatch yes / no
separate geometric entities.
Yes - Places all sectioned areas boundary imported from the IGES file in one layer named
intf2d_in_iges_hatch_bnd_layer yes / no
IGES_HATCH_BOUNDARY. NO - Does not place sectioned areas boundary in one layer.
intf2d_out_cgm_ver Provides the ability to choose CGM metafile version when exporting from Pro/E drawing. 1, 3
Controls whether the enhanced entities (SPLINE and HATCHING) are converted to the spline_and_hatch / spline_only /
intf2d_out_enhanced_ents
corresponding DXF entities or represented as separate lines and polylines. hatch_only / none
intf2d_out_open_log_window Yes - Opens Export Log File in special window. No - the Log File will not appear in the window. yes / no
Yes - Exports a drawing point to IGES, DXF or DWG as a point entity. No - Exports a drawing point
intf2d_out_pnt_ent yes / no
as shape entities.
intf3d_in_close_open_boundaries Controls fixing of open boundaries on imported surfaces. yes / no
No - Join surfaces on import as geometry is loaded from file. Yes - Use new method to join
intf3d_in_enable_layer_join surfaces by layer (surfaces contained on the same layer are joined together first) with a better yes / no
chance of joining those surface elements to form closed geometry.
srfs_crvs_pnts / srfs_crvs /
intf3d_in_include_items Specifies what entity types you want to import from a file. crvs_pnts / srfs_pnts / srfs / crvs /
pnts
intf3d_out_cat2_ident_crv Specifies model parameter IDENT_CRV while exporting to Catia.
intf3d_out_cat2_ident_pt Specifies model parameter IDENT_PT while exporting to Catia.
intf3d_out_cat2_infinity Specifies model parameter INFINITY while exporting to Catia.
intf3d_out_cat2_model_sz Specifies model parameter MODEL_SZ while exporting to Catia.
intf3d_out_cat2_sag Specifies model parameter SAG while exporting to Catia.
intf3d_out_cat2_step Specifies model parameter STEP while exporting to Catia.
intf3d_out_datums_by_default Determines whether datum curves are included when exporting IGES files in Batch mode. yes / no
wireframe / surfaces /
intf3d_out_default_option Controls the type of 3-D data output through Pro/BATCH to an IGES or STEP file. wireframe_surfaces / solid / shells /
none
intf3d_out_extend_surface Specifies how surfaces are handled for exporting files to other systems yes / no
IGES and PDGS export. Controls normals of non-analytic surfaces. Yes - Forces the surface
intf3d_out_force_surf_normals normals to point in a consistent direction. No - Does not force the surface normals to point in a yes / no
consistent direction.

Sets maximum allowable deviation between original and resulting surfaces in the process of
intf3d_out_surface_deviation converting Pro/ENGINEER surfaces to spline surfaces. By setting this you convert surfaces with a
better approximation than by using the current model accuracy.
isogen_attribute_map_file Specifies the mapping between isogen parameter and attribute name.
isogen_endtype_map_file Specify name of file mapping Pro/Piping endtypes with ISOGEN endtypes
isogen_mandatory_attr_file Specify file containing mandatory attribute filenames used by ISOGEN.
isogen_nominal_size_map_file Specify name of file mapping Pro/Piping Size with Nominal Sizes in MM and Inches )
isogen_output_files_dir Specify directory to save the PCFs created by ISOGEN interface
isogen_pcf_filename_format Specify format to create filenames of PCF files being created
isogen_symbol_map_file Specify name of file for mapping Pro/Piping selection names with ISOGEN symbol keys (SKEY)s
jlink_java2 Option to force use of Java-2 JRE command line ("java" instead of "jre") off / on
kbd_cmd_abbreviation On - Enables use of abbreviations when entering menu commands from the keyboard. on / off
Provides the ability to select locations in the graphics area via the keyboard. Yes - Selection in the
kbd_selection graphics area may be performed via the keyboard. No - Selection in the graphics area requires a no / yes
mouse.
keep_info_datums Sets the initial state of how the system treats datums and features created at run time. yes / no
Specifies language storage options. The option provides flexibility for objects that use a different
lang_propagate yes / no
language than the current
Determines whether an object fetched from a PDM database can be renamed in a Pro/Engineer
let_proe_rename_pdm_objects no / yes
session.
An alternate format for setting default linear tolerance dimensions. First value sets the number of
linear_tol decimal places. Second value is the actual tolerance. For example, 6 0.000025 sets tolerance to
six decimal places. The default tolerance is 0.000025.
Specify a range for default tolerances of linear and angular dimensions. These values affect only
linear_tol_0.0
models created after the tolerance options are specified in the configuration file.
linear_tol_0.00
linear_tol_0.000
linear_tol_0.0000
linear_tol_0.00000
linear_tol_0.000000
Determines whether or not the system uses Level of Detail in shaded models during dynamic
lods_enabled no / yes
orientation (panning, zooming and spinning).
When lods_enabled is Yes, this value specifies the default value used to display LODs. The value
lods_value
is a percentage of the edge size vs the total size of the model.
Maintains the nominal value of a dimension regardless of the changes that you make to the
maintain_limit_tol_nominal yes / no
tolerance values.

Determines the handling of values entered in a format table when you replace one drawing format
make_parameters_from_fmt_tables with another. Yes - Stores entered values for format table and copies them with the table. No - yes / no
Prompts you to re-enter all the values for the format table.
Automatically adds view names to projection views in the format "VIEW viewname-viewname."
make_proj_view_notes yes / no
You can modify the view name after adding the view to the drawing.
mapkey Stores a keyboard macro. Use Tools>Mapkeys to create, edit and delete mapkeys.
Yes - Displays a tilde (~) in front of a dimension that is set to display as a fraction and has an
mark_approximate_dims actual value that is not rounded to equate exactly to the displayed fractional value (the fraction yes / no
shows 7/32 but the actual value is .22, not 0.21875).
mass_property_calculate Calculate mass properties upon regeneration or by user request. by_request / automatic
When the orientation, or zoom state, of the Pro/ENGINEER window changes, an animation
max_animation_time sequence of a predefined duration takes place. This option controls the maximum time the system
spends animating.
Allocates a limit to texture size and controls the resizing of texture maps that are used inside 64x64 / 128x128 / 256x256 /
maximum_texture_size
Pro/ENGINEER graphics only. It has no effect on PhotoRender. 512x512
mdl_tree_cfg_file Specifies the Model Tree configuration file to be loaded when Pro/ENGINEER is started.
mdo_density Mass density for dynamics.
mdo_explicit_integration Enable explicit integration for dynamic analyses. yes / no
mdo_spring_wire_radius Spring wire radius for dynamics spring icons.
Sets the number of significant figures displayed as results when using the Measure dialog box
measure_sig_figures
from the Info menu.
medusa_2d_config_file Specifies the Medusa 2D Interface config. file. Absolute or relative path to the file can be used.
Yes - Exports the file in IDF 2.0 format. No - Exports the file in IDF 1.0 format unless IDF 2.0 is
mentor_ver_2_0 yes / no
selected from the ECAD FORMAT menu.
Specify font used in the Pro/ENGINEER menu bar, menus, and all their children. Specify the
menu_font comma-delimited variables in any order (italic bold, 24, times or 24, times, italic bold have the
same effect). Any omitted variable uses the standard setting.
menu_show_instances Determines whether instance names listed in instance index files appear in file lists. yes / no
Specifies the language in which the menus display when running non-English version of
menu_translation yes / no / both
Pro/ENGINEER.
Yes - no edge left at the merge if the sheetmetal surfaces being merged are same surfaces. No -
merge_smt_srfs_without_seam yes / no
edge is left even between same sheetmetal surfaces.
mesh_spline_surf Turns the blue mesh surface lines on or off. no / yes
meter_grid_interval Modify grid space in meter units for handle movement.
Yes - In 3, 4, and 5 axis contour and conventional mill sequences, the entire reference part is
mfg_auto_ref_prt_as_chk_srf selected as check surfaces by default when computing the NC sequence toolpath for those yes / no
sequences. No - You select the check surfaces.
Yes - Uses the new customize dialog box for customizing NC sequences. No - Uses the Release
mfg_customize_dialog yes / no
19.0 menus.
mfg_ijk_num_digits Sets the number of digits for i, j, k data points in a CL data file.
mfg_info_location top left /bottom right -Position of the mfg. Info dialog box. top_left / bottom_right

Enables you to make some of the APTn index topics modal, which means that you repeatedly get
mfg_modal_command_file
a list of major keywords corresponding to this topic upon completing a command line.
Simple - The parameter tree is shown with a subset of the parameters. Advanced - The parameter
mfg_param_mode simplified / advanced
tree is shown with the entire set of parameters.
Specifies the storage directory for NC templates. Specify full path to avoid problems. NC
mfg_template_dir templates are used in Expert Machinist. Templates store the recipe for a toolpath as the method of
tool retrieval.
The workpiece transparency is controlled by the value of the configuration option
mfg_workpiece_transparency at the time the workpiece is brought into the manufacturing model
mfg_workpiece_transparency
(assembled or created). You can change its value to a decimal in the range between 0.1 and 1.
The bigger the value, the more transparent the workpiece. The default value is 0.5
mfg_xyz_num_digits Sets the number of digits for x, y, z data points in a CL data file.
millimeter_grid_interval Modify grid space in millimeter units for handle movement.
When the orientation, or zoom state, of the Pro/ENGINEER window changes, an animation
min_animation_steps sequence of predefined duration takes place. This option controls the minimum number of frames
used in the animation sequence.
Controls the minimum angle value under which Pro/ENGINEER assumes colinearity of the
minimum_angle_dimension
selected items when creating a driven dimension.
model_allow_ref_scope_change Yes - Users can change the scope setting of components. yes / no
model_grid_balloon_display Controls the display of grid balloons. yes / no
model_grid_neg_prefix Enables you to specify the prefix to use for negative numbers in the balloon capture of the grid.
model_grid_num_dig Controls the number of decimal places displayed in the balloon capture. 0 - Only integers display.
model_grid_spacing Sets the default model grid spacing.
Allows users to display all shown model notes. Applies to shown notes, and does not change
model_note_display yes / no
Show/Erase status of the notes.
Gives the option to display notes as either full text or as label. Can also be toggled with
model_notes_as_labels no / yes
environment option "Display Notes as Names."
Sets the default renaming convention for copied assemblies. The default new name is the old
model_rename_template name appended with an underscore (_). Adding a template such as [*a1*=*b1*] changes every
occurrence of a1 to b1 (e.g. TOP_A1_BRACKET copies to TOP_B1_BRACKET).
Toggles display of the Model Tree. Yes - Displays the Model Tree window along with its model. No
model_tree_start no / yes
- Does not display the Model Tree window.
modelcheck_enabled Enable ModelCHECK yes / no
mold_layout_origin_name Sets a specified coordinate system as the default for the cavity layout origin.
mold_vol_surf_no_auto_rollback Do not perform automatic rollback while modifying mold volumes or parting surfaces. yes / no
motion_envlp_alert Displays the Motion Envelope alert the first time the quality level is increased. yes / no
mp_calc_level Specifies the level of mass properties calculation. assembly_only / all_models

Specifies language in which Messages are displayed when running non-English version of
msg_translation yes / no
Pro/ENGINEER.
multiple_skeletons_allowed Allows/restricts multiple skeleton. yes / no
Specifies the maximum number of cable locations to allow in one feature. To create locations as
multipoint_location_count features, set to 1. To limit the number of locations in one feature, set to a number between 2 and
100.
native_kbd_macros Specifies support of keyboard macros written in native language (for example, German). no / yes
Yes - make "Submit Path" and "Abort Path" visible. No - make "Submit Path" and "Abort Path"
nc_jobman_visible yes / no
invisible.
nccheck_type Vericut will be used for NC material removal simulation. vericut / nccheck
Sets the default file extension for Pro/MFG CL data files. Enter the file extension only (without the
ncl_file_extension
preceding "."). For example, apt produces filename.apt.
Sets path for storage and retrieval of stock instances for creating workpiece in NC Model. Specify
ncmdl_bar_stock_part_path
full path, including part name, to avoid problems.
Sets path for storage and retrieval of stock instances for creating workpiece in NC Model. Specify
ncmdl_billet_stock_part_path
full path, including part name, to avoid problems.
ncpost_type Set to GPOST to access the default post processor supplied with Pro/NCPOST. gpost / ncpost
Yes - Regenerate command will not increase the model revision number of the top assembly
unless features belonging to the top assembly actually get regenerated. Regenerate command will
increase model revision numbers of subassemblies if features in the subass embly regenerate. No
new_asm_regen_revnums yes / no
- Regenerate command will always increase the revision number of the top assembly and almost
never increase the revision numbers of subassemblies, regardless of whether or not assembly
features regenerate.
new_designate_ui yes / no
new_parameter_ui Enable the new parameter editor and user interface. yes / no
new_ref_part_name_disabled yes / no
new_relation_ui Enable the new relations editor and user interface. yes / no
Specifies the maximum number of different wireframe colors that can display in the graphics
number_user_colors
area(s) at any given moment.
Specifies the maximum number of different wireframe colors that can display in the graphics
number_wireframe_colors
area(s) at any given moment.
offset_line_def_color Specifies the color that offset lines are displayed in drawings.
offset_line_def_font Specifies the font in which offset lines are displayed in drawings.
open_simplified_rep_by_default Name of rep to retrieve upon file open or "Yes" to always invoke open rep dialog.
Establishes the initial standard view orientation. User_default - System uses X-axis and Y-axis
orientation isometric / trimetric / user_default
values defined by options x_axis and y_axis.
Controls non-90 degree routing in Pro/DIAGRAM. Yes - Turns the Ortho Snap function on. You
orthogonal_snap can sketch wires only at the default horizontal and vertical orientation. No - Enables you to sketch yes / no
wires in drawings at angles other than the default.
Allows export/import mfg model to/from xml file. Yes - make Export/Import options visible. No -
output_mfg_xml yes / no
make them invisible.

Yes - Enables Pro/ENGINEER screens and menus to be placed on different overlay layers of the
overlays_enabled yes / no
hardware graphics card. This frees memory for Pro/ENGINEER use.
override_store_back Forces the storage of objects retrieved from other directories to the current working directory. yes / no
Action to take for packaged components in Assembly mode. Update - Updates components if
package_constraints assembly changes. Freeze - Does not move components if assembly changes. Disallow - Does disallow / freeze / update
not allow packaged components in assembly (must be fully constrained).
Control whether alert dialog is given when packaged component is referenced. Yes - Allow alert
package_ref_alert when a packaged component is referenced. No - No Alert is given when a packaged component is yes / no
referenced.
param_dec_places Sets the number of decimal places (0-14) to display in parameters.
Encloses reference dimensions in parentheses. No - Follows reference dimensions with the text
parenthesize_ref_dim yes / no
"REF".
Sets the editor that is used to edit part and assembly family tables. Protab - Use Pro/TABLE.
part_table_editor protab / editor / excel
Editor - Use the system editor (refer to pro_editor_command).
pdmrev_fmt_rev_ver /
Specify how the system parameter, PDM_REV, should be formatted. Only useful for objects pdmrev_fmt_rev /
pdm_rev
submitted to Pro/PDM or Pro/INTRALINK. pdmrev_fmt_branch_rev_ver /
pdmrev_fmt_branch_rev
Sets the pen speed for both x and y directions for plotters that are compatible with this option.
pen_slew
Consult your plotter's user guide for more information.
Sets the pen speed for the x and y directions individually for plotters that are compatible with this
pen_slew_xy option. The first value is the x value and the second, the y value. They should be separated by a
space.
pen_table_file Specifies a default pen mapping table which supersedes other pen mapping information.
Sets the weight of entities plotted with pens using an electrostatic plotter. The weight is a range
pen1_line_weight
from 1 (thinnest) to 16 (thickest).
pen2_line_weight
pen3_line_weight
pen4_line_weight
pen5_line_weight
pen6_line_weight
pen7_line_weight
pen8_line_weight

photorender_capability_warnings Allows the user to disable warnings about PhotoLux only capabilities. yes / no
photorender_default_height Sets the default height (in pixels) for the custom size rendered output
photorender_default_width Sets the default width (in pixels) for the custom size rendered output
Sets the memory limit that Pro/PHOTORENDER allows for model processing. Do not use commas
photorender_memory_usage
in the memory value, as Pro/ENGINEER interprets these as decimals.
Allows user defined size ratio at which Pro/PHOTORENDER will render, using the default Render
photorender_preview_scale To: Full Window Preview setting. Increasing the value creates higher quality rendering with slower
performance. Reducing the value produces reverse results.
Specifies the size of the area about the mouse when making selections. Units are 1/1000 of
pick_aperture_radius
screen size.
Specifies the extent of draft entity chains selected. Yes - Only entities in the chain that are tangent
pick_chain_tangent_only yes / no
will be selected. No - All entities connected end to end will be selected.
pipe_3d_bend_theor_int_pts Yes - Displays theoretical intersections and bends in three-dimensional models. no / yes
Define which assembly units will be used for the piping bend locations calculations. Yes - to use
pipe_bend_locations_csys_units yes / no
coordinate system assembly units. No - to use pipeline assembly units.
Convert bend report information generated prior to Pro/ENGINEER 2000i-2 to current saved
pipe_pre_22_bendinfo_conv yes / no
analysis format.
pipe_solid_centerline Yes - Display Pro/PIPING centerlines. No - Do not display Pro/PIPING centerlines. yes / no
pipe_solid_label_format Specify the pipe solid label format that will be used to automatically generate pipeline labels.
Yes - Pipelines created prior to Release 20.0 are updated with intersection point entities. The
pipe_update_pre_20_int_pts yes / no
entities are created in session by Info>Regen Info or when you retrieve the model.
pipeline_assembly_library_dir Sets the default pipeline assembly library directory.
pipeline_assembly_name_format Sets the default pipeline assembly name format.
pipeline_label_format Specify the pipeline label format that will be used to automatically generate pipeline labels.
pipeline_solid_start_part_name Sets the default pipeline solid start part name.
Specify the pipeline spool label format that will be used to generate the spool labels during pipeline
pipeline_spool_label_format
spool generation.
pipeline_start_assembly_name Sets the default pipeline start assembly name.
piping_appearance_map_file Sets the default piping appearance map filename.
piping_bolt_nut_select_file Piping bolts and nuts selection file.
non_spec_driven / spec_driven /
piping_design_method Sets the current Piping design method for pipeline modeling.
user_driven
piping_end_compatibility_file Sets the default piping end compatibility filename.
piping_fitt_angle_tolerance Sets the default piping fitting angle tolerance value.
piping_fitt_category_map_file Sets the default piping fitting category map filename.
piping_fitt_library_dir Sets the default piping fitting library directory.
piping_fluid_parameter Enables/disables the Parameters tab in Create Pipeline Dialog no / yes
piping_insulation_dir_file Sets the default piping insulation directory filename.
piping_joint_fitting_clearance Sets the piping joint minimum fitting clearance value.
piping_joint_fitting_offset Sets the piping joint minimum fitting offset value.
piping_manufacture_dir_file Sets the default piping manufacture directory filename.

piping_material_file Sets the default piping material filename.
piping_mcat_dir Sets the default piping master catalog directory.
piping_mcat_dir_file Sets the default piping master catalog directory filename.
piping_min_bolting_clearance Sets the default piping minimum bolting clearance value.
piping_project_data_dir Sets the default Project data directory.
piping_schematic_driven Set the Schematic Driven Pipeline Modeling ON/OFF no / yes
piping_schematic_xml_dir Specify directory with full path containing schematic information XML file(s).
piping_spec_dir_file Sets the default piping specification directory filename.
piping_system_tree_format Sets the default piping model tree format.
piping_thumb_wheel_increment Sets the default piping thumb wheel increment value.
piping_thumb_wheel_ratio_inc Sets the default piping thumb wheel ratio increment value.
piping_wildfire_convert Always ask before converting old piping assemblies to update the network structure. manual / never / automatic
Specifies the directory where plot files should be written. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
plot_file_dir
For example /home/users/plotfiles.
plot_linestyle_scale Specifies the scaling factor for the DOTFONT line style in a plot.
Yes - Plot files are given descriptive extensions when created. No - All plot files (except PostScript
plot_names yes / no
plots) are simply given the extension .plt, as before.
Yes - Enables the Plot Proceed dialog which provides a choice for delaying the printing of plot
plot_proceed_dialog files. This is useful for large plots when using lp print commands. The lp command may not access yes / no
the plot file before it is removed resulting in no output.
plot_to_scale_full_window Provides the ability to exclude empty window space when plotting the model to scale. yes / no
plotter Establishes the default plotter for making plot files.
Sets the command that you use to start a plot on your system; for Windows NT or Windows 95,
plotter_command windows_print_manager option configures Pro/ENGINEER to plot to a recognized device in the windows_print_manager /
Windows NT or Windows 95 print manager.
plotter_handshake Specifies the type of plotter handshake initialization sequence generated in the plotter files. hardware / software
Specify font used in the Pro/ENGINEER pop-up help. Add the comma-delimited variables in any
popuphelp_font order (italic bold, 24, times or 24, times, italic bold have the same effect). Any omitted variable
uses the standard setting.
Specifies whether or not to compress exported shaded PostScript files. Yes - A shaded postscript
postscript_compression yes / no
file created with File>Export will be compressed. This will increase processing time.
preferred_save_as_type Allows customizing the order of the Type selections found under File ->Save A Copy.
Yes - Selectable items beneath the pointer are highlighted prior to being selected. No - Selectable
prehighlight none / all / geom_only / yes / no
items beneath the pointer are not highlighted prior to being selected.
prev_proc_comp_def_color Specify the default color for components added to a process assembly in a previous step.
prev_proc_comp_def_font Specify the default font for previously added components in a process assembly.
pro_ansys_path Specifies path to ANSYS executable.
Sets the path to the catalog directory containing the catalog menu and the names of other catalog
pro_catalog_dir files, such as ejector pins. For example: pro_catalog_dir
proe_loadpoint/apps_data/mold_data/catalog. Use full path name to avoid problems.
pro_cav_lay_rule_dir Sets the default directory for cavity layout rules. Use the full path name to avoid problems.

pro_cbltrm_dir Sets the directory from which terminators are retrieved. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Specifies the directory path for a color map (.map) file to be loaded from disk. Use the full path
pro_colormap_path
name to avoid problems.
Specifies a default directory for your cross-hatch library in which you can save cross-hatching
pro_crosshatch_dir
patterns for later retrieval. Its value is the full path name of the default directory.
Sets the directory for the drawing setup files. If this option is not set, the system uses the default
pro_dtl_setup_dir
setup directory.
Enables use of an editor other than the system editor when the option editor has been specified as
pro_editor_command
the value for the options drawing_file_editor and/or family_table_editor and/or relation_file_editor.
Sets the default font directory (Pro/ENGINEER will load all fonts in this directory into the drawing
pro_font_dir
regardless of the contents of the system and working directories).
pro_format_dir Sets the default directory for the drawing format library. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Specifies the directory in which Granite application plug-ins are located. Use the full pathname to
pro_gplug_dir
avoid problems.
Sets the default directory for the user-defined feature (UDF) library. If not specified, your current
pro_group_dir
working directory is the default. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Specifies the directory to search for insulation files used in Pro/PIPING. Use full path name to
pro_insulation_dir
avoid problems.
Sets the default directory for the Pro/ENGINEER libraries (or any libraries you have built
pro_library_dir
containing the proper index menu files). Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
pro_material_dir Sets the default directory for the part material library. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Sets the default directory for the Machinability Database (MDB) files. Use the full pathname to
pro_mdb_dir
avoid problems.
Sets the default directory for the manufacturing CL data files.Use the full pathname to avoid
pro_mf_cl_dir
problems.
pro_mf_clamp_dir Specifies the directory where the manufacturing clamps can be found.
Sets the default directory for the manufacturing parameter files. Use the full pathname to avoid
pro_mf_param_dir
problems.
pro_mf_tprm_dir Sets the default directory for the manufacturing tool files. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
Sets the default directory for the manufacturing workcell files. Use the full pathname to avoid
pro_mf_workcell_dir
problems.
Sets the default directory for the syntax menu files in Pro/MFG. Use the full pathname to avoid
pro_mfg_cmdsyn_dir
problems.
pro_nastran_path Specifies the path to the MSC/NASTRAN executable (nastran).
Specifies the directory from which to retrieve notes entered from a file. Use the full path name to
pro_note_dir
avoid problems.
pro_palette_dir Sets the default directory for drawing symbol palette files.

pro_pip_fitt_dir Specifies the directory to search for fittings used in Pro/PIPING.
Specifies the directory to search for linestock files used in Pro/PIPING. Use full path name to avoid
pro_pip_lnstk_dir
problems.
Sets the directory of your user-defined plotter configuration file. Use the full pathname to avoid
pro_plot_config_dir
problems.
Sets the default directory of your user-defined bend tables. If not set, the Pro/SHEETMETAL
pro_sheet_met_dir
supplied bend tables are used. Use the full path name to avoid problems.
Specifies the directory to save/retrieve Sheet metal parameters files. Use full path name to avoid
pro_smt_params_dir
problems.
Specifies the name of the user-defined solver to be included in the SOLVE menu. See also
pro_solver_name
pro_solver_path.
Specifies the path to the user-defined solver whose name is defined in the SOLVE menu. See also
pro_solver_path
pro_solver_name
pro_spool_dir Sets the directory from which spools are retrieved. Use the full pathname to avoid problems.
pro_stheno_command Specifies the command for Stheno launch.
Sets the default directory for your user-defined surface finish symbols. Use the full pathname to
pro_surface_finish_dir
avoid problems.
Set and automatically create the default directory for saving and retrieving user-defined symbols. If
pro_symbol_dir you do not specify a directory, the system uses the current working directory. Use full path name to
avoid problems.
pro_texture_library Allows the user to specify a different graphics library.
unit_inch / unit_foot / unit_mm /
pro_unit_length Sets the default units for new objects.
unit_cm / unit_m
unit_ounce / unit_pound / unit_ton /
pro_unit_mass Sets the default units for mass for new objects. unit_gram / unit_kilogram /
unit_tonne
mks / cgs / mmns / fps / ips /
pro_unit_sys Specifies the default system of units for new models.
proe_def
pro_weld_params_dir Specifies the directory to search when a weld parameter file is needed.
prodevdat Specify the name of the Pro/Develop registry file.
Affects CL-Data output for profile milling sequences. Yes - Sequence parameter output_point is
profile_output_utils available with options: tip - Toolpath is output with respect to the tool center; on_profile - Toolpath yes / no
is output with respect to the profile of the tool.
Specifies whether or not to display a prompt allowing you to save your undisplayed objects. This
prompt_on_erase_not_disp yes / no
option is used in conjunction with the Erase > Not Displayed command on the File menu.
prompt_on_exit Determines if you are prompted to save objects when exiting a Pro/ENGINEER session. yes / no
proncpost_dbf Enter directory path to NCPost database file.
When saving objects with option save_objects set to Changed or Changed_and_specified,
propagate_change_to_parents Pro/ENGINEER verifies which models are. Yes - Any model that is a parent of a changed model is yes / no
considered to be a changed model when determining what to save.

Enables toolpath computation on a separate host machine. Required values are Processor name,
prorembatch_queue_manager Remote machine's hostname, Type of transport (always 0), RPC processor number (same as that
of remote processor), Version of queue manager.
Yes - Starts Pro/TABLE editor in the background. Reduces time between pressing a menu button
protable_in_background no / yes
that uses Pro/TABLE and entering the data.
protkdat Specify the Pro/TOOLKIT registry file.
No - A message describing the (pre)selected item is provided only while querying. Yes - A
provide_pick_message_always yes / no
message describing the selected item is provided in all cases (i.e. even when Query is not used).
Specifies whether or not to include pagesize information when generating postscript files from
ps_output_with_pagesize Pro/ENGINEER. No - Pro/ENGINEER will omit Adobe level 2 pagesize information from the yes / no
header of the postscript file.
ptncpost_dbf Enter directory path to NCPost database file.
punch_axis_points Yes - Enables the creation of punch axis points in Sheetmetal cuts and punches. yes / no
Specifies whether or not to suppress the output of the IGES drawing entity, #404, to the IGES file.
put_iges_drawing_entity yes / no
No - The drawing entity is not output.
radial_hole_linear_dim YES - Option for creation of radial hole with a linear dimension will be available. yes / no
raster_plot_dpi Determines the resolution for plotter outputs variables are in dots per inch. 100 / 200 / 300 / 400
ratio_grid_interval Modify grid space in percentage units for handle movement.
No - Ignores filename.ptd. Yes - Creates and saves filename.ptd and uses that file when retrieving
read_famtab_file_on_retrieve no / yes
the generic.
read_vda_in_pset_as_spline Specifies whether a VDA Pset entity is imported to Pro/ENGINEER as a spline. yes / no
recompute_iges_dim_value Indicates whether to recompute associative dimensions upon import of an IGES file. yes / no
ref_scope_copy_color Set color of backuped references.
ref_scope_copy_color_change Enable changing colors of backuped references during selection. no / yes
ref_scope_no_pick_to_copy Disable selecting references backuped by references control. no / yes
ref_scope_no_pick_to_prohibit Disable selecting references prohibited by references control. no / yes
ref_scope_prohibit_color Set color of prohibited references.
ref_scope_prohibit_color_change Enable changing colors of prohibited references during selection. no / yes
Specifies the directory in which the system stores regen_backup models. (See
regen_backup_directory regen_backup_using_disk.) The primary default is the current directory, but if that directory is read-
only, the secondary default is the /tmp directory.
regen_backup_using_disk Specifies whether or not the system backs up the current model to disk before each regeneration. yes / no
regen_int_mdls_on_retr Yes to regen models intersected with assem feats during assembly retrieval. yes / no
regen_layout_w_assem Specifies whether or not the layout will be automatically regenerated upon assembly regeneration. yes / no
Determines whether an object fetched from a Pro/INTRALINK database with blocking status can
regenerate_read_only_objects yes / no
be regenerated in a Pro/Engineer session.
relation_file_editor Sets the editor used to edit relations. protab / editor
Yes - Sets the default of the GET POINT menu as the last option picked among Pick Pnt, Vertex
remember_last_get_point_option yes / no
and On Entity.

rename_drawings_with_object Controls whether the system copies associated drawings automatically with parts and assemblies. none / part / assem / both
replace_comp_name_method Sets the naming convention used when replacing components. transfer / remove / preserve
Specify treatment of notes when components are replaced. Transfer - transfer to new component.
replace_comp_notes_method transfer / remove / preserve
Remove - remove the notes. Preserve - save notes in case component is restored.
Reserves space for extra menus to the right of the Pro/ENGINEER window (1.0-4.0). This option
reserved_menu_space
overrides windows_scale.
Determines whether the Geometric Tolerance dialog restricts the user by graying out elements
restricted_gtol_dialog yes / no
that are considered "illegal".
Determines if the display of an object currently on the screen is kept in memory when you quit the
retain_display_memory yes / no
window. Doing so (yes) makes the retrieval of objects in memory faster.
retrieve_data_sharing_ref_parts Automatic reference parts retrieval for dependent data sharing features. yes / no
right_mouse_button_popup Specify whether or not the right mouse button pop up menu is available or not. yes / no
Specifies rotation for printing. Yes - Rotates a PostScript plot 90 degrees counterclockwise. Use
rotate_postscript_print when you are plotting a landscape drawing on a portrait-type laser printer, or a portrait drawing on yes / no
a landscape-type laser printer.
When performing a save on a model, determines what level of the assembly will have bitmap
save_bitmap none / toplevelonly / alllevels
images created of modified components.
When performing a save on a model, determines the type of image file that is created for that
save_bitmap_type bmp / tiff / gif / cgm / jpeg
model. Used with "save_bitmap" option.
Yes - Stores view geometry and detail items such as solid dimensions. These items are displayed
save_display no / yes
when retrieving the drawing in View-Only mode.
Embed - Embeds a picture file inside a drawing for preview purposes. Export - Saves a drawing
save_drawing_picture_file file as a picture file in the working directory when saving a drawing. Both - Does both embed and no / export / embed / both
export.
With family tables of solid parts, determines how instances are saved. None - Instance accelerator
save_instance_accelerator files not used. Explicit - Save instance accelerator files when instances explicitly saved. Always - none / explicit / always
Always save instance accelerator files.
Sets amount of graphical data stored. Wireframe - Wireframe data. Shading_high - Most detail no_display / wireframe /
save_model_display (shaded). Shading_med - Medium detail (shaded). Shading_low - Least detail (shaded). shading_low / shading_high /
Shading_lod - Detail determined by View Performance dialog (shaded). shading_lod
Determines whether the system saves the model after you have changed it. No - Saves the model
save_modified_draw_models_only no / yes
every time that you store the drawing.
Use with the override_store_back option. Yes - Objects retrieved from a directory where you do
save_object_in_current not have write permission will be stored in the current directory. No - These objects are not saved yes / no
at all.
all / changed /
Determines when an object and its dependent objects (such as a part used in an assembly) are
save_objects changed_and_specified /
stored.
changed_and_updated
Spinning shaded images with software graphics only. Note: This option has no effect if your
save_triangles_flag no / yes
system uses hardware graphics.

Determines how to save in the current working directory an object fetched from a Pro/PDM
save_unchanged_pdm_object as_ref / as_copy
database into a Pro/ENGINEER session.
Prohibit - System will abort all attempts to create external reference violating the scope. Backup -
scope_invalid_refs Warning appears. Abort reference creation or declare as out-of-scope reference. If you declare, copy / prohibit
backup copies to part/assembly and backup is referenced.
Specifies list of directories to search (in order) for object/file retrieval. These directories, the
search_path working directory, and directories in search.pro file (refer to search_path_file) are
Pro/ENGINEER's search path. Use full path name to avoid problems.
Specifies path to text file search.pro (a list of directory path names). The directories listed in
search_path_file search.pro, the working directory, and directories specified by search_path are Pro/ENGINEER's
search path. Use full path name to avoid problems.
section_color Specifies the color of sketched sections. default / drawing_color
Yes - If the components used in the assembly instances are themselves generics, the systems
sel_insts_on_comp_retrieval asks if you want to choose an instance as each component is retrieved. No - The generic model of yes / no
the component is retrieved automatically.
select_hidden_edges_in_dwg Controls selectability of hidden edges in no-hidden drawing views. yes / no
All_modes - Select a datum plane by clicking on its visual boundary. Sketcher_only - Select a
select_on_dtm_edges datum plane by clicking on its tag in modes other than Sketcher. If you use Query frequently, set all_modes / sketcher_only
this option to Sketcher_only.
Yes - Entities in front of cross-section (planar or offset) can be selected, clipped (using Z-clipping),
selection_of_removed_entities or erased with EDGE DISP menu. No - Geometry, datum points or curves, cosmetic features, yes / no
threads, grooves, or coordinate systems cannot be erased.
Determines width of menu manager panels. Default value is equivalent to 8 character widths.
set_menu_width
Acceptable range is from 8 to 20. Values lower than 8 and higher than 20 are ignored.
Determines which model types are used in the Save Changed command. The format is a list of
set_model_types_to_save
extensions separated by spaces.
set_trail_single_step Yes - Enables a trail file to be single-stepped by entering . yes / no
No - Does not process reference parts when generating the shaded image (to save time). Yes -
shade_mfg_ref_models no / yes
Shades reference parts when generating shaded images.
Yes - Shades assembly components while they are being moved. No - Displays components in
shade_moving_comp yes / no
wireframe while they are being moved.
shade_surface_feat Controls the shading of surface features. yes / no
shade_windows Enables shading of objects in all windows. This option does not also enable color shading. all_windows / one_window
shade_with Controls the display of datum curves on shaded objects. curves / no
shaded_postscript_background Specifies how background colors are handled in Postscript files of shaded objects. yes / no
show_all_mold_layout_buttons Sets all mold layout buttons visible. yes / no
show_axes_for_extr_arcs Determines if axes are created for newly extruded arcs. yes / no
show_cav_fit_loc_sys Allows the printing of the transformation matrix of a Pro/Verify Fit into a file. yes / no
No - Dimension values always appear positive. Negative value creates geometry to opposite side.
show_dim_sign Yes - Entering negative value for dim displayed as negative creates geometry to same side. Dims yes / no
for csys and datum point offsets always show neg/pos value.

Yes - The SHOW ERRORS menu appears at the end of feature creation when the feature being
show_geom_checks_on_creation yes / no
created has Geometry Checks.
show_preview_default This option determines the default behavior for preview in Show/Erase. keep / remove
Controls the edge color when shading. Yes - Edges are displayed in darker color than the surfaces
show_shaded_edges to which they belong. No - Edges are displayed in the same color as the surfaces to which they no / yes
belong.
Determines how dimensions are displayed when shrinkage is applied to a model with
shrinkage_value_display final_value / percent_shrink
Pro/MOLDESIGN. Percent_shrink - Dimensions appear with the shrinkage percent.
shrinkwrap_alert Displays the Shrinkwrap alert the first time the quality level is increased. yes / no
silhouettes Specifies whether silhouette edges are displayed or not by default. no / yes
Controls automatic creation of assembly links and free connections in Pro/MECHANICA. The
sim_asm_modeling yes / no
default is YES.
sim_display_arrow_scale Toggles automatic arrow scaling. yes / no
sim_display_arrow_tail_touching Toggles display of Load arrows to have tails or heads touching. yes / no
sim_display_beam_releases Toggles display of Beam Release icons. yes / no
sim_display_beam_sections Toggles display of beam section icons. yes / no
sim_display_beams Toggles display of beam icons. no / yes
sim_display_condensation_intfs Toggles display of condensation interfaces icons. yes / no
sim_display_contact_regions Toggles display of Contact Region icons. yes / no
sim_display_gaps Toggles display of gap icons. no / yes
sim_display_in_spin Toggles display of simulation objects in Dynamic Spin. yes / no
sim_display_interfaces Toggles display of structure connection icons. no / yes
sim_display_load_colors Toggles display of Load colors. yes / no
sim_display_load_distribution Toggles display of distributed load vectors over entire entity. yes / no
sim_display_load_icons Toggles display of load icons. yes / no
sim_display_load_value Toggles display of Load values. yes / no
sim_display_masses Toggles display of mass icons. no / yes
sim_display_matl_assignments Toggles display of Material Assignment icons. yes / no
sim_display_mesh_and_model Toggles display of Mesh together with Model. yes / no
sim_display_mesh_entities Toggles display of Mesh entities. yes / no
no_mesh / wireframe / hidden /
sim_display_mesh_mode Specifies the mode of mesh display in FEM preprocessor.
nohidden / shading
sim_display_mesh_shrink_elems Controls display of Mesh through a specified percentage of shrinking of its elements.
sim_display_motion_cams Toggles display of motion cam icons. yes / no
sim_display_motion_connections Toggles display of motion connection icons. yes / no
sim_display_motion_contact_rgns Toggles display of motion contact region icons. yes / no
sim_display_motion_design_vars Toggles display of design variable icons. yes / no
sim_display_motion_drivers Toggles display of motion driver icons. yes / no
sim_display_motion_gears Toggles display of motion gear icons. yes / no
sim_display_motion_ground_pnts Toggles display of motion ground point icons. yes / no
sim_display_motion_lcs Toggles display of local coordinate systems icons. yes / no
sim_display_motion_loads Toggles display of motion load icons. yes / no

sim_display_motion_slots Toggles display of motion slot icons. yes / no
sim_display_names Toggles display of Simulation Object names. yes / no
sim_display_rigid_connections Toggles display of rigid connection icons. yes / no
sim_display_rigid_dof Toggles display of Rigid Link DOF icons. yes / no
sim_display_rigid_links Toggles display of Rigid Link icons. yes / no
sim_display_shells Toggles display of shell icons. no / yes
sim_display_spot_welds Toggles display of spot weld icons. yes / no
sim_display_springs Toggles display of spring icons. no / yes
sim_display_struct_constraints Toggles display of structure constraint icons. yes / no
sim_display_struct_loads Toggles display of structure load icons. yes / no
sim_display_therm_bcs Toggles display of Thermal Boundary Condition icons. yes / no
sim_display_therm_loads Toggles display of thermal load icons. yes / no
sim_display_weighted_dof Toggles display of Weighted Link DOF icons. yes / no
sim_display_weighted_links Toggles display of Weighted Link icons. yes / no
sim_display_welds Toggles display of Weld icons. yes / no
sim_fatigue_biaxiality_correct Controls the use of biaxiality correction. The default value is YES. yes / no
Controls which method is used to model biaxiality: Klann-Tipton-Cordes, Hoffman-Seeger, or the
sim_fatigue_biaxiality_method worst / ktc / hs
most conservative (worst) of the two methods. The default value is WORST.
Specifies the percentage confidence in the predicted life result value. The default value is 90, and
sim_fatigue_confidence_level
range is from 0.1 to 99.9
sim_fatigue_external_matdata Controls the use of external material data. The default value is NO. no / yes
Specifies the gate applied to cycle counting as a percentage of peak load. The default value is 1
sim_fatigue_hysteresis_gate
and range is from 0 to 50.
Specifies the value for the lives beyond cutoff. The default value is 1e20 and range is from 1e15 to
sim_fatigue_infinite_life_value
1e30.
sim_fatigue_mean_stress Controls the application of the mean stress correction. The default value is YES. yes / no
Controls which method is used to model mean stress: the Smith-Watson-Topper Approach,
sim_fatigue_mean_stress_method Morrow Correction, or the most conservative (worst) of the two methods. The default value is worst / swt / morrow
WORST.
Specifies a factor used to determine the Life Confidence quantity. The default value is 3 and range
sim_fatigue_safety_margin
is from 1.1 to 100.
Specifies the directory for user files (for example, external material files). The default value is the
sim_fatigue_user_directory
current directory.
sim_fatigue_write_surf_stress Controls writing of surface stresses to a neutral file. The default value is NO. no / yes
Yes - use PSHELL cards, No - use PCOMP cards for laminate composite shells in NASTRAN
sim_fem_nastran_use_pshell yes / no
output file.
No - The user is prompted to load the existing Mechanica mesh file from the current working
sim_load_mech_mesh no / yes
directory. Yes - The mesh file, if exists, is loaded automatically and the mesh is displayed.
Specifies the convention used for defining Poisson's ratio for anisotropic materials as being either
sim_mat_poissons_notation Tsai (Column-normalized) or Jones (Row-normalized). This option affects only the labels for tsai / jones
Poisson's ratio on the Material data form.

Specifies the amount of memory in megabytes to be used in Mechanica run and FEM mesher. The
sim_max_memory_usage
default value is 128.
Specifies the default accuracy to which Pro/MECHANICA determines values at each increment of
sim_motion_analysis_accuracy the analysis. This number represents the acceptable fractional error in the computation of joint
axis positions and rates at each time increment of the analysis. The default value is 0.0001.
sim_motion_analysis_assem_tol Specifies the default error allowed for the assembly analysis. The default value is 0.001.
Specifies the default length of time in seconds during which the analysis runs. The analysis
sim_motion_analysis_duration
duration can be less than the duration of the motion simulation. The default value is 10.0.
Specifies the default increment between steps at which Pro/MECHANICA reports the motion of the
sim_motion_analysis_increment
mechanism. The default value is 0.1
Controls the default integrator Pro/MECHANICA uses when running the motion analysis. The
sim_motion_analysis_integrator implicit / explicit
value types are IMPLICIT (default) and EXPLICIT.
Controls the default method Pro/MECHANICA uses to analyze the motion of your model. The fastest_available / time_integration
sim_motion_analysis_method
default is FASTEST_AVAILABLE. / kinetostatic
sim_motion_analysis_start_time Specifies the default time in seconds at which the motion analysis begins. The default value is 0.
sim_motion_analysis_vel_tol Specifies the default error allowed for the velocity analysis. The default value is 0.001.
Controls the creation of .fra file when saving results for a motion model, The .fra file is used to
sim_motion_output_fly_file no / yes
import a motion animation into Pro/FLY-THROUGH. The default is NO.
sim_nastran_use_coupmass Add PARAM,COUPMASS,1 in the Nastran deck file to enforce consistent mass matrix generation. yes / no
sim_output_ids_for_layers Outputs FEM mesh element IDs on each layer into XML file. yes / no
sim_output_obj_names Output Beam Sections names, Analyses names, Coordinate Systems names as comments. yes / no
sim_pp_background_color Specifies the background color of the work area for the results display. The default value is PROE. proe / blue / black / white
sim_pp_vrml_export_format Flags to denote VRML1.0 or VRML2.0 (default) output. vrml2.0 / vrml1.0
sim_pp_vrml_feature_edges Flag to enable the inclusion of feature edges in the VRML file. The default value is NO. no / yes
sim_regen_on_entry Yes - Regenerate model on entrance to Simulation Application. No - Don't regenerate the model. yes / no
Controls whether the FEM neutral file (with extension .fnf) is copied into the study directory. The
sim_run_copy_fem_neutral_file yes / no
default value is YES.
Specifies the directory for Pro/MECHANICA run temporary storage. By default, the current
sim_run_out_dir
directory is used.
Specifies the directory for Pro/MECHANICA run output storage. By default, the current directory is
sim_run_tmp_dir
used.
sim_use_layers Allows layers to become groups for Pro/MECHANICA Independent mode. no / yes
simulation_fem_mode Yes - Activates FEM mode. No - Allows access to Mechanica only. yes / no
Specifies the color Pro/ENGINEER uses to display new skeleton models. The three decimal
skeleton_model_default_color values ranging from 0 through 100 specify (in order) the percentages of red, green, and blue in the
resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies medium blue.

sketcher_animated_modify No - The section is not animated as modifications are regenerated. yes / no
This option controls whether the blended background should be used in 3D Sketcher. The option
sketcher_blended_background no / yes
has no effect if blended background is turned off generally.
Yes - collinear constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - collinear constraints will not be
sketcher_collinear_skamps no / yes
used by Intent Manager.
Sets the default number of decimal places displayed for dimensions in Sketcher. The extrusion
sketcher_dec_places depth or any other dimension you enter to create 3D geometry is controlled by the
default_dec_places option.
Shows the constraints when sketching in Sketcher Mode; for example, H for horizontal, V for
sketcher_disp_constraints yes / no
vertical, and so on.
sketcher_disp_dimensions No - Suppresses the display of all dimensions while in sketcher. yes / no
sketcher_disp_grid Specify whether or not to display the sketcher grid. yes / no
sketcher_disp_vertices No - Suppresses the display of yellow points on all vertices while in sketcher. yes / no
sketcher_disp_weak_dimensions Yes - weak dimensions will be displayed; No - weak dimensions will not be displayed. yes / no
Yes - equal length constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - equal length constraints will not
sketcher_equal_length_skamps no / yes
be used by Intent Manager.
Yes - equal radii constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - equal radii constraints will not be
sketcher_equal_radii_skamps no / yes
sketcher_grid_angle Enter a grid angle value to overide the default grid angle value.
Specifies which sketcher to use. Yes - Intent Manager is the default. No - Old sketcher is the
sketcher_intent_manager yes / no
default.
Yes - line up horizontal constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - line up horizontal
sketcher_lineup_hor_skamps no / yes
constraints will not be used by Intent Manager.
Yes - line up vertical constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - line up vertical constraints
sketcher_lineup_ver_skamps no / yes
will not be used by Intent Manager.
sketcher_lock_modified_dims Yes - modified dimensions will be locked; No - modified dimensions will not be locked. yes / no
Yes - midpoint constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - midpoint constraints will not be
sketcher_midpoint_skamps no / yes
used by Intent Manager. )
sketcher_num_digits Enter a number of digits for scetcher accuracy.
Yes - parallel constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - parallel constraints will not be used
sketcher_parallel_skamps no / yes
by Intent Manager.
Yes - perpendicular constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - perpendicular constraints will
sketcher_perpendicular_skamps no / yes
not be used by Intent Manager.
Yes - point on entry constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - point on entry constraints will
sketcher_point_on_entry_skamps no / yes
not be used by Intent Manager.
sketcher_refit_after_dim_modify Refits section after dimension modification in 2D section or when creating the first feature. yes / no
sketcher_rel_accuracy Enter a sketcher relative accuracy.
Yes - same points constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - same points constraints will not
sketcher_same_point_skamps no / yes
be used by Intent Manager.
This option controls whether section files should be saved with embedded image information
sketcher_save_preview_image no / yes
which can be used to preview sections in File/Open dialog.

sketcher_set_grid_method "Automatic" - grid spacing will be automatically set, "Manual" - grid spacing will be manually set. automatic / manual
sketcher_set_grid_x_spacing Enter a x-grid spacing value to overide the default x-grid spacing value.
sketcher_set_grid_y_spacing Enter a y-grid spacing value to overide the default y-grid spacing value.
Defines initial model orientation in Sketcher mode. Yes - (2D orientation) Looking directly at
sketcher_starts_in_2d yes / no
section (sketching) plane. No - (Orientation unchanged) Sketch directly on the 3D part.
Yes - symmetric constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - symmetric constraints will not be
sketcher_symmetric_skamps no / yes
Yes - tangent constraints will be used by Intent Manager; No - tangent constraints will not be used
sketcher_tangent_skamps no / yes
by Intent Manager.
Sketcher saves a copy of each function performed. The number of possible saved functions
sketcher_undo_stack_limit depend on the number specified in the option. The undo menu can be used to remove the stored
functions.
smooth_lines Choose whether to smooth lines by default or not. no / yes
smt_bend_notes_dflt_display Define the default state of Bend Note display (sheetmetal Mode) yes / no
smt_bend_notes_direction_down Define the Down Direction symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)
smt_bend_notes_direction_up Define the Up Direction symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)
smt_bend_notes_order Define the Fields Order for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)
smt_bend_notes_type_formed Define the Formed symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)
smt_bend_notes_type_rolled Define the Rolled symbol for Bend Notes (sheetmetal Mode)
smt_crn_rel_display Yes - Corner relief notes will be displayed. No - Corner relief notes will not be displayed. no / yes
MASS - Suppressed Flat Pattern and Flatten Forms will be temporary resumed before mass
smt_mp_method properties calculation of sheetmetal part. CG - Mass Properties calculation will be performed on mass / cg / both
current state of sheetmetal part. BOTH - Both methods will be used one afte r the other.
smt_outside_mold_lines Yes - Outside Mold Lines will be created during Flat Pattern creation. yes / no
spin_center_display Determines whether or not the spin center symbol displays. yes / no
Specifies spin mode of an object. Click - Pick a place on the scale to reorient model to this
spin_control position. Drag - Pick on current value and drag it along scale to change model orientation drag / click
continuously. To stabilize orientation angle, pick on scale again.
spin_rate_zoom_sensitive Allows slower spinning when zoomed in on a model. yes / no
spin_with_notes Yes - 3D feature and model notes are displayed during dynamic spinning of a model. yes / no
spin_with_part_entities Yes - Datum features will be displayed during dynamic spinning of a model. yes / no
spin_with_silhouettes Yes - Silhouette lines will be displayed during dynamic spinning of a model. no / yes
start_appmgr Determines whether or not the application manager starts when Pro/ENGINEER is started. yes / no
start_model_dir Provides the complete path to the directory containing start parts and assemblies.
std_nastran_template Sets the file path of a NASTRAN deck template. Use full path to avoid problems.
No - Output of Appearances, Layers, and Groups is enabled for STEP standard AP214. Yes -
step_appearance_layers_groups yes / no
Output of Appearances, Layers, and Groups is enabled for STEP standard AP203.
Toggles the default setting of the File Structure field in the STEP Export dialog box for supported single_file / separate_parts_only /
step_export_ap214_asm_def_mode
assembly STEP export files. separate_all_objects

AS_3D_VIEWS - Export 3-D model geometry with its associative views.
no / as_3d_views /
step_export_dwg_views AS_3D_VIEWS_ASSOC_DRAFT - Export 3-D model geometry with its associative views and view
as_3d_views_assoc_draft
related annotations. NO - Export only 2-D representations of the 3-D models. This is the default.
Specifies output format when exporting to STEP. AP203_IS - Formats output to ISO 10303 ap203_is / ap203_dis / ap214_cd /
step_export_format AP203IS format. AP214_CD - Formats output with geometry that meets the specification for the ap202_is / 203_is_ext / ap214_dis /
long-term schema for AP214cc1. ap209_dis
Specifies how tool path information is computed. Yes - Tool path information stored in file
store_tool_path_file filename.tph (filename is manufacturing model name). No - Tool path is computed each time yes / no
manufacturing model is retrieved or parameters are changed.
style_default_connections Yes - Add connections to a newly created Style surface. yes / no
summary_help Refers to the one-line help Messages that are either displayed or not displayed. yes / no
suppress_dlg_license_expired Suppresses "License expired: List of options and expiration days" dialog
Yes - Suppresses the 'Regained Floating License' dialog box. No - The 'Regained Floating
suppress_license_loss_dialog yes / no
License' dialog box will display.
Yes - Dimensions will be displayed in their symbolic format during drawing note creation. No -
switch_dims_for_notes yes / no
Dimensions will be displayed in drawing notes as numerical values.
sym_leader_orient_move_text With Pro/DETAIL, automatically regroups weld symbol instances after you move the text. yes / no
symbol_instance_palette_file Specifies the location of the symbol instance palette.
symbol_palette_input Controls the display of the special symbol palette during note creation. yes / no
Defines default graphics area background color. The three decimal values specify (in order)
system_background_color percentage of red, green and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium
blue. Change in session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.
system_colors_file Specifies the system color file. Use the full path name to avoid problems.
Defines default curve color. The three decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green
system_curves_color and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in session
using View>Display Settings>System Colors.
Defines default secondary highlight color. The three decimal values specify (in order) percentage
system_dimmed_menu_color of red, green and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change
in session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.
Defines default edge highlight color. The three decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red,
system_edge_high_color green and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in
session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.
Defines default color of solid wireframe entities. The three decimal values specify (in order)
system_geometry_color percentage of red, green and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium
Defines default color of hidden, wireframe entities. The three decimal values specify (in order)
system_hidden_color percentage of red, green and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium

Defines default primary highlight color. The three decimal values specify (in order) percentage of
system_highlight_color red, green and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in
Inserts specified text file into the Start section of IGES files (refer to user_iges_header_file). When
system_iges_header_file
used with user_iges_header_file, the system text appears first.
Defines default color of datum tags. The three decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red,
system_letter_color green and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in
Defines default section color. The three decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green
system_section_color and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in session
using View>Display Settings>System Colors.
Defines default color of Sheetmetal parts. The three decimal values specify (in order) percentage
system_sheetmetal_color of red, green and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change
in session using View>Display Settings>System Colors.
Defines default color of Manufacturing volumes. The three decimal values specify (in order)
system_volume_color percentage of red, green and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium
tablet_device_name Specifies the name of a digitizing tablet.
For display purposes only. Sets the angle between two quilt surfaces below which the edge will be
tan_angle_for_disp
displayed as tangent. Enter an angle between 1.5 and 15 degrees.
no / solid / centerline / phantom /
tangent_edge_display Determines how edges between tangent surfaces are displayed.
dimmed
template_designasm Specifies the designated template assembly. Use full path to avoid problems.
template_drawing Specify the drawing used as the default drawing template.
template_ecadasm Specify the model used as the default ECAD assembly template.
template_ecadpart Specify the model used as the default ECAD part template.
template_mfgcast Specify the model used as the default manufacturing cast template.
template_mfgmold Specify the model used as the default manufacturing mold template.
template_mold_layout Specify the mold layout assembly used as a default template.
template_sheetmetalpart Specify the model used as the default sheetmetal part template.
template_solidpart Specify the model used as the default part template.
Specifies the full path to the terminal emulator command (the command that starts shell windows).
terminal_command
Use the command for your system. Enter the complete path name and the terminal command.
texture Yes - Applied textures will be displayed when the model is shaded. no / yes
texture_search_path Appends a directory to the search path for textures.
Enables you to position the thermometer-type scales whenever they appear, so that they do not
no_window_overlap /
thermo_position_hint overlap the Pro/ENGINEER windows (if space permits, for example, if windows have been
window_overlap
scaled).
tiff_compression Determines whether or not to-tiff exports are compressed using G4 compression none / g4
tiff_type Determines the type of tiff items are exported to variables refer to color sets rgb / palette / grayscale / mono

Controls the initial format of the date displayed in a drawing. The format for the setting is a string
todays_date_note_format consisting of three portions: the year, the month, and the date. You can enter the portions in any
order.
tol_display Displays dimensions with or without tolerances. yes / no
Nominal - Displays dimensions without tolerances. Limits - Displays upper and lower limits.
nominal / limits / plusminus /
tol_mode Plusminus - Displays as nominal with plus-minus tolerances. Plusminussym - Displays as nominal
plusminussym
with single value for positive and negative tolerance.
Sets the default tolerance class for ISO-standard models. The system uses the tolerance class in
fine / medium / coarse /
tolerance_class conjunction with the dimension value when retrieving tolerances for General or Broken Edge
very_coarse
dimensions.
tolerance_standard Sets the tolerance standard used when creating the model. ansi / iso
Sets the default directory for user-defined tolerance tables for ISO-standard models. All Holes and
tolerance_table_dir
Shafts tables overwrite existing tables when loaded.
Tells Pro/E the full path to which toolkit registry file to be used. This option replaces the R17 option
toolkit_registry_file
prodevdat.
topobus_enable Enables usage of the Associative Topology Bus for exchanging data. yes / no
tracesketch no / yes
trail_delay Sets a delay in seconds between trail file steps.
Instructs Pro/ENGINEER to create its trail file in the specified directory rather than in the startup
trail_dir
directory.
Specifies the default directory for training files. The path name must start from the root of the
train_file_path
directory, for example, /home/users/library/training.
transparency Yes - Transparent colors will appear as such when the model is shaded. no / yes
units_system_dic_file Specifies the file containing the mapping for MCAT filename and units.
update_harness_mfg_line_color Update cable line color for harness-mfg part created in release 2000i or earlier. yes / no
Yes - When a cable is added between two previously laid out locations in a three-dimensional
update_pre_130_harness reference harness, display of the new cable will update automatically in pre-Release 13 flattened yes / no
cable models.
Yes - Harnesses containing cables routed prior to Release 16.0 will be automatically updated upon
update_pre_16_cable_layers yes / no
retrieval to comply with new display standards.
"Yes" updates top assembly simplified reps for replacements during regeneration and upon
update_rep_refs yes / no
replacement.
use_8_plotter_pens Specifies whether to support up to 8 plotter pens. The initial default is 4 pens. no / yes
Determines whether the information in the Plot Axis System element should be taken into account
use_cadam_plot_data yes / no
when importing a CADAM drawing.
Yes - Opens export options dialog when exporting Pro/E drawing. No - exports file without the
use_export_2d_dialog yes / no
options dialog.
use_iges_font_1003 Used to disable the use of IGES font 1003. yes / no
Specifies whether to convert Kanji notes in Pro/ENGINEER to IGES Kanji notes (font code) when
use_iges_kanji_font_2001 yes / no
exporting. Yes - Converts Kanji notes to IGES Kanji notes. No - Converts using Font 1.

Determines if fractional dimensions are displayed in terms of feet-inches or meter-mm. Yes - The
use_major_units major units are used. For example, when the units are inches and 25.125 is converted to a yes / no
fraction, the dimension becomes 2' 1-1/8".
use_master_for_bad_disp_reps Yes to retrieve master rep when graphics rep has no display data. yes / no
use_master_for_bad_disp_reps Yes to retrieve master rep when graphics rep has no display data. yes / no
"yes"-Pro/ENGINEER uses the consolidated interchange assembly functionality. "no"-
use_new_intchg Pro/ENGINEER uses the separate functional interchange assemblies and simplify interchange yes / no
assemblies.
use_nom_dim_val_in_expr Yes - use dimensions' nominal values in expressions. No - use current values. yes / no
Determines how to color the hidden lines of parts that have user defined colors. "YES" - Use the
use_part_color_for_hidden_lines no / yes
dimmed part color for hidden lines. SYSTEM_HIDDEN_COLOR is ignored if it has been specified.
Yes - Use the old stroke-based PTC font as the default font. No - Use a True Type font as the
use_pre_wildfire_text_font no / yes
default font.
Yes - The exact line style used in Pro/ENGINEER is plotted, stroked out dot by dot, dash by dash,
use_software_linefonts and space by space. No - plots lines using the line font it supports which most closely resembles yes / no
the font used in Pro/ENGINEER.
use_temp_dir_for_inst Explicitly makes Pro/ENGINEER use the Temp directory for regenerating instances of models. no / yes
user_defined_grid_interval Modify grid space in user defined length units for handle movement.
Filename - Insert specified text file into the Start section of IGES file. Valid parametric note
user_iges_header_file symbols will be replaced during export. For example, \&dwg_name in the text file is replaced by
the drawing name when a drawing is exported.
variable_plots_in_inches No - Variable plot sizes may be entered in millimeters. yes / no
No - Drawing items moved/copied to a different sheet or located on a changed sheet keep same
variant_drawing_item_sizes size and relative orientation on paper. Yes - Some items scale/reposition to be the same on paper, yes / no
and others scale and/or reposition to be the same on screen.
The complete filename of the text file containing VDA header information. If you intend to use the
vda_header
same header for all VDA files, specify the full pathname.
versatec_cutter_installed Yes - Indicates that a cutter is installed on a Versatec plotter. no / yes
No - Mapkeys will run without displaying picks being made in the Menu Manager menus. This does
visible_mapkeys no / yes
not affect the display of picks being made in menu bar menus or dialog boxes.
visible_message_lines Sets the default number of visible message lines in the Pro/ENGINEER message area.
Enables you to place an anchor on a specified VRML component during the export to VRML. The
vrml_anchor_url
keywords are optional.
vrml_background_color Yes - Exports a model to VRML with the Pro/ENGINEER background color. yes / no
vrml_explode_lines Yes - Exports a model to VRML with explode lines for assembly or assembly process data. yes / no
vrml_explode_lines Yes - Exports a model to VRML with explode lines for assembly or assembly process data. yes / no
vrml_export_resolution Specifies the number of levels of detail (LODs) in models exported in VRML format. high / medium / low
vrml_export_version Controls the VRML version for export. 2.0 / 1.0
Yes - Ensures that the model components retain their true color. No - In some viewers, component
vrml_file_duplicate_material yes / no
colors might not be consistent.

Yes - Ensures that the model components retain their true color. No - In some viewers, component
vrml_file_duplicate_material yes / no
colors might not be consistent.
All - Exports top-level and lower-level assembly component views into VRML format. None - Does
vrml_multiple_views not export component views into VRML format. Top - Exports top-level object view only into VRML none / all / top
format.
Controls the export of user parameters. Designated - Export only designated parameters. All -
vrml_parameters designated / all / none
Export all parameters. None - Do not export parameters.
Yes - Specifies direct and in memory export of top-level assembly simplified representation to
vrml_simprep_export yes / no
Pro/FLY-THROUGH package files.
Issues you a warning when you fetch, retrieve or modify a Pro/PDM object that has not been
warn_for_unlocked_obj yes / no
locked.
web_browser_history_days Enter number of days to store history records.
web_browser_homepage Enter location of Pro/E browser home page.
web_disable_js_command Enter a specific javascript command to be disabled
web_enable_javascript Enables or disables Pro/Web.Link in the embedded browser. on / off
web_enable_subscription Enable the subscription mechanism for Connections no / yes
web_link_file_read Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to read data from the local file system. yes / no
web_link_file_write Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to write data to the local file system. yes / no
web_link_proe_read Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to read data from a Pro/ENGINEER session. yes / no
web_link_proe_write Sets Pro/Web.Link permission to modify data in a Pro/Engineer session. yes / no
Yes - The Security dialog box is displayed when a Pro/Web.Link function requires security access
web_link_security_autoprompt yes / no
beyond the current settings.
web_max_mail_size Set the maximum email attachment size in kilobytes.
No - Do not ask for X-section references when creating weld features. Yes - Ask for X-section
weld_ask_xsec_refs no / yes
references when creating weld features.
Defines default weld color. The three decimal values specify (in order) percentage of red, green
weld_color and blue in the resulting color. For example, 0 0 49 specifies a medium blue. Change in session
using Tools>Colors>System.
weld_dec_places Sets the default number of decimal places (0-10) to display in weld parameters.
weld_edge_prep_driven_by Determines if the edge preparation feature is created in the part or the assembly level. part / assembly
weld_edge_prep_groove_angle Specifies an initial default value for the angle cut edge preparation.
weld_edge_prep_groove_depth Specifies an initial default value for the edge preparation depth.
Controls whether a family table instance is created for edge preparation. Yes - Instances of the
weld_edge_prep_instance yes / no
components that receive edge preparation are created.
Specifies the suffix name for the instance that will be created during edge preparation. Part name
weld_edge_prep_name_suffix
plus extension makes the instance name.
weld_edge_prep_root_open Specifies an initial default value for the root opening edge preparation.
Applies only if weld_edge_prep is set to Yes. Generic - Edge preparation features are resumed in
weld_edge_prep_visibility the generic and suppressed in the instance. Instance - Edge preparation features are suppressed generic / instance
in the generic and resumed in the instance.
weld_notch_corner_radius Specifies an initial default value for the radius at weld notch corner.
weld_notch_height Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch height.

weld_notch_radius Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch radius.
weld_notch_width Specifies an initial default value for the weld notch width.
Specifies standard for welding user interface. ANSI - Use ANSI standards. ISO - Use ISO
weld_ui_standard iso / ansi
standards.
Scales Pro/ENGINEER windows with a given coefficient. A value of 0.85 is usually adequate to
windows_scale allow dynamic menus to display to the right of the Pro/ENGINEER window. Refer to
menu_horizontal_hint.
Creates additional frame for each process step or for assembly publication. Yes - Auxiliary files
www_add_aux_frame aux.html are created for each step in assembly process (in each step00 directory) to be replaced no / yes
by your .html file. No - Auxiliary files are not created.
vrml / cgm / jpg / cgm_vrml /
www_export_geometry_as Specifies the output format by to one of the values
jpg_vrml / cgm_jpg / all
All - Writes all views in any component to the appropriate VRML files. Top - Writes only named
www_multiple_views views that reside in the assembly or process assembly to top-level VRML files. None - Does not none / all / top
write named views to VRML files.
Specifies the location of the model tree in the browser window. Out - Opens model tree in a
www_tree_location separate window. In - Includes model tree in the Web page and removes the Tree checkbox from out / in
the control panel.
Sets the default view orientation for models (appears in the Orientation dialog box). The default
x_angle
orientation is the last option, x_angle, y_angle, or orientation, in the configuration file.
Sets the default view orientation for models (appears in the Orientation dialog box). The default
y_angle
orientation is the last option, x_angle, y_angle, or orientation, in the configuration file.
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