Need help with holes table and pem hardware
Need help with holes table and pem hardware
(OP)
Here's the issue. I have a part that has multiple length pem hardware based on a 6-32 stud. As a result, the actual hole punched out in the part is the same diameter regardless of the length.
On my dimensioned drawings I like to use hole table to show what pem hardware is what. If I select the edge of the actual pem hardware or hole edge, sw thinks that they are all the same. Thus, I am unable to distinguish between the different length in the table since they all have the same diameter.
I know that I can leave them all as numbered tags, but then my table would be 30 rows long.
Is there a way to use the hole table such that it will distinguish between different pem lengths for the same size.
Thanks!
On my dimensioned drawings I like to use hole table to show what pem hardware is what. If I select the edge of the actual pem hardware or hole edge, sw thinks that they are all the same. Thus, I am unable to distinguish between the different length in the table since they all have the same diameter.
I know that I can leave them all as numbered tags, but then my table would be 30 rows long.
Is there a way to use the hole table such that it will distinguish between different pem lengths for the same size.
Thanks!






RE: Need help with holes table and pem hardware
I'd caution against this approach, as I see potential for errors on future modifications. Can you not actually insert the PEM hardware into your model and use a BOM table?
RE: Need help with holes table and pem hardware
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RE: Need help with holes table and pem hardware
If you change the end condition of the holes (ie blind, thru all, etc.) they will come with different tags. I was able to get the hole grouping split by changing that condition. Not necessarily the correct way to do it.
I guess the proper way will be to utilize the BOM table.
Thanks!