Adding threaded holes to a nearly completed part?
Adding threaded holes to a nearly completed part?
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I've got a small part that I'm almost done with. All that is left is to add 4 small threaded bolt holes (4-48). The problem is that I can't seem to position/locate these holes exactly. What I want to do is create points for the center of each bolt hole, smart dimension them to the exact position I want, then use the hole wizard and use those points.
I can create the points, but when I try to use smart dimension, to move them into the exact position I want, it tells me the drawing is over-defined. Or it will only make a driven dimension and I can't edit it to move the point.
I've also tried a similar method of creating lines (temporary) to create intersections where I will point the hole wizard, but have the same results, either I can't edit the dimensions or its over defined.
How can I fix this?
I can create the points, but when I try to use smart dimension, to move them into the exact position I want, it tells me the drawing is over-defined. Or it will only make a driven dimension and I can't edit it to move the point.
I've also tried a similar method of creating lines (temporary) to create intersections where I will point the hole wizard, but have the same results, either I can't edit the dimensions or its over defined.
How can I fix this?






RE: Adding threaded holes to a nearly completed part?
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RE: Adding threaded holes to a nearly completed part?
One thing to watch - be sure to pick the face you want to place the holes on before activating the hole wizard feature. This will ensure you are working in a 2D sketch instead of a 3D sketch (and is much easier to work with as far as positioning).
Something to check in your existing sketch - select the points that are going over-defined and see if you have inadvertently picked up a relation to another object (most likely a coincident)
RE: Adding threaded holes to a nearly completed part?
You can draw lines when sketching in the hole wizard. I do this all the time, since it simplifies dimensioning, and makes the intended geometry a lot clearer.
JHG
RE: Adding threaded holes to a nearly completed part?
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RE: Adding threaded holes to a nearly completed part?