How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
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I need to add a 10-36 tapped hole to my model but 10-36 is not available in hole wizard. Can I add it or is there some other option for adding non-standard holes?






RE: How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
Jon
RE: How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
the hole wizard is run through an access dbase and I am checking into the possibility of modifying the .mdb file... Don't try this till i get back with you!!!!
Jon
RE: How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
You could edit the tables which drive the wizard. Look in your install directory, probably, C:/Program Files/Solidworks/lang/english/
Then open the ansiinch.mdb (or whichever is appropriate)file and open the THRD table. Select 'insert a record' and add the data for your thread. You should add it to the TAP table, too. Actually, which tables you change will depend on how you are using the new tapped hole.
I do not use the wizard tapped hole feature on drawings because it confuses our shop guys to see two diameters on a hole - they don't always understand it is a drill hole and a partial depth tap. I use the drill hole for a given tap size and then a cosmetic thread to show the details.
Oh, yeah, before you modify the file be sure to make a copy for backup.
Crashj 'screw this' Johnson
RE: How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
Except the third table is HCOI and that is for heli-coil threads I htink he needs the one called "TAP"
Jon
RE: How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
Jon
RE: How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
RE: How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
The difference ranges from about .0014 to .010, roughly. Looking at the screw design tables in Marks Mech Handbook leads me to believe this is related to thread class fits. So "Thread_Minor/THD_MINORI" looks like the correct value for internal threads, and "Thread Minor" is for external threads. My tables do not include the 10-36 thread.
Crashj 'too fine!' Johnson
RE: How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
RE: How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?
I am currently working with a couple of tech's from SWX on that very same thing. It's not very straight forward in as much there are several things involved here. The access database, the Solidworks API, the holewizard IDX, and some "canned" sketch profiles. I started this venture because some others have been asking me for custom hole profiles. It turns out that it is not very easy to accomplish. I am working out some things here, and then we shall see if the application can be customized to allow the user to add new profiles and hole types via a wizard of some sort.... if anyone has done anything along these lines, by all means get with me and we can share ideas
Regards,
Jon
RE: How do I add a new thread to hole wizard?