Pro/ENGINEER Foundation XE Package has more powerful functionality than any other 3D CAD software in the SMB marketplace.  To compare Pro/ENGINEER Foundation XE with the "lower end" 3D CAD software providers, please see the "Pro/E vs. Other CAD Software" section.

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Functionality Short Description (Hover over Description More Info)
Pro/Surface Dimension based surfacing (creates surfaces by boundaries)
Warp Surface Allows users to manipulate models (bend, stretch, etc.) regardless of model's creation history or data type
Model Check Enforces company standards (spelling check for Pro/E) - important if ISO Certified, also does part indexing
Mechanism Design Automation (MDX) Creates kinematic motion checking moving parts within an assembly for interference and range of motion (envelope) - simulates motion WITHOUT testing for forces
Assembly Performance Extension (APX) Includes Simplified Reps (only bring up the parts of the assembly you need to work on - real time saver) & Shrinkrap (reduces file size by 90% and masks proprietary information about design only by supplying what is necessary - size, shape, and weight)
Real-Time Photorendering Updates photo images as Pro/E model is moved in real-time
Design Animation Option (DAO) Visualization (movie) of how things are assembled or dis-assembled (great for Marketing or Sales departments or instructional movies or assemblies)
Import Data Doctor (DDO) Cleans up imported part geometry (saves 60-80% of time)
Web Connectivity Web native to allow for access to part libraries, tutorials, tech support & more directly within Pro/E
AutoBuildz Takes 2D drawings and makes 3D parametric model (free for download with maintenance)
Library Access Library of standard parts, features, and tools (molbases, pipe fittings, etc.)
Interface Capabilities Import/Export STL, IGES, STEP, Parasolid, .pdf, .obj, vrml and various other CAD and image formats
Pro/Feature 3D modeling using the same terminology as on the shop floor
Pro/Assembly 3D assembly modeling
Pro/Detail Produce complete, production-ready drawings
Pro/Plot Prints drawings & extends plotting capabilities
Pro/Batch Allows batch processing of import, export, plot and converstion operations
Pro/Report Creates Bill of Materials (BOM)
Pro/Legacy Create, modify, and delete individual geometric 3D entities.  Handle entities contained in 2D drawings.
Pro/Sheetmetal Allows design of sheetmetal style parts. Shows bends and flat patterns in sheetmetal drawings
Pro/Welding Documents assembly welds: where they are, what type, weight, required sticks needed to weld, etc.
Pro/Photorender Quickly create accurate, photo rendered images of Pro/E parts and assemblies (great for sales and marketing groups)
Pro/Web Publish Creates website showing assembly of parts
Pro/ECAD Automatically takes 2D schematic drawings and converts them to 3D model (used for PC Boards)
Pro/Program (Parts) Allows for customized part definition by modifying the built-in part definition program

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