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STHENO/PRO and Pro/DETAIL™ FAQs

	Why would I need STHENO/PRO when I already have Pro/DETAIL™?
	Can I load the geometries created with STHENO/PRO into the Pro/DETAIL™ Sketcher?
	I often work with extremely large Pro/DETAIL™ drawings, which take a long time to load and reload. Can STHENO/PRO help cut my design editing times?

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Question:
Why would I need STHENO/PRO when I already have Pro/DETAIL™?

Answer:
Pro/DETAIL is a tool for adding dimensions and notes onto a 2D drawing derived from your 3D model file. The real power and efficiency reside in Pro/ENGINEER, the 3D tool. STHENO/PRO brings productivity, flexibility and creativity to the 2D side of the equation.

If your goal is to get clear drawings to manufacturers quickly, to be able to re-use and edit existing drawings, and to allow designers to work on 2D drawings concurrently but independent of a Pro/E license, then STHENO/PRO is an ideal option for significantly expanding your Pro/E environment by offering:

	Slick, intuitive, state-of-the art, intelligent drafting tools at your fingertips – no laborious submenus – drastically cutting design and editing times
	The STHENO/IMAGE raster module for incorporating, editing and storing raster data in your designs, with combined raster and vector support. It unlocks the value of your existing (often legacy) drawings and non-CAD data, bringing them up to date and under control, to save you time and resources.
	“Parametrics on Demand” with the revolutionary SMART Edit engineering solution for dynamically editing designs
	Standalone use possible – no need for a Pro/E license
	And much, much more besides….

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Question:
Can I load the geometries created with STHENO/PRO into the Pro/DETAIL™ Sketcher?

Answer:
Yes. Just switch from STHENO/PRO to Pro/DETAIL after having created the geometry. Then you can dissolve the STHENO/PRO symbol and load it straight into the Sketcher.


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Question:
I often work with extremely large Pro/DETAIL™ drawings, which take a long time to load and reload. Can STHENO/PRO help cut my design editing times?

Answer:
Pro/DETAIL drawings derived from complex 3D assemblies often need to be augmented by various 2D elements prior to release. These drawings can take a long time to load, so changes can’t be done as quickly as desired, especially when there is still some final editing to be done in 3D.

STHENO/PRO provides the ideal answer by allowing you to save a copy of the Pro/DETAIL drawing and do the work in STHENO/PRO, which handles large sheets with ease. So while your 3D team is making its final adjustments to the models in Pro/ENGINEER®, a STHENO/PRO user can get down to the necessary detailing work, with the 3D geometry locked.





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