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Change Hole Type

Change Hole Type

Change Hole Type

(OP)
In NX 6 is there a way to change a hole type?  For example if I insert a threaded hole but then later need to change it to just a screw clearance hole how can I do that?  When I edit the hole all other types are greyed out.

Thanks,
Steve

RE: Change Hole Type

NO, and before you ask, yes, we're aware of the value of being able to do this and it's on our list for implementation in a future version of NX.

John R. Baker, P.E.
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RE: Change Hole Type

John, how many releases does this take? It seems like such an easy enhancement, but it must not be.  I can see several status 1 PRs entered for this.

stThree:  At least you don't have to recreate the defining sketch.  Right click on your hole feature and select "Make Sketch External".  Then delete the hole feature.  Create a new hole feature of different hole type and pick that sketch for the points. Make the sketch internal to the new hole feature (optional).

RE: Change Hole Type

yeah, redundant I know, but I'll add a voice to the chorus here asking for this enhancement.

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