Solidworks hole callout
Solidworks hole callout
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Hi Everyone,
I am still trying to learn solidworks and i have a pretty simple question that i cannot seem to get answered by searching online.
I made a hole using the hole wizard, it is a straight tapped hole M1.6x0.35, and i checked off the box in the options section "with thread callout." My understanding of this is that the thread will automatically show up in the drawing, but it doesnt seem to show up for me. I can see the cosmetic thread on the part, but not on the drawing. Any ideas on how to callout this thread?
I am still trying to learn solidworks and i have a pretty simple question that i cannot seem to get answered by searching online.
I made a hole using the hole wizard, it is a straight tapped hole M1.6x0.35, and i checked off the box in the options section "with thread callout." My understanding of this is that the thread will automatically show up in the drawing, but it doesnt seem to show up for me. I can see the cosmetic thread on the part, but not on the drawing. Any ideas on how to callout this thread?






RE: Solidworks hole callout
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
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RE: Solidworks hole callout
although i did try that. All it gave me was the diameter of the hole.
RE: Solidworks hole callout
and scroll down for something like hole callout. That should point to a directory that actually exists. On occasion I have seen this point to an older directory that is no longer valid.
Using windows explorer, follow the path listed to confirm that the below file is actually in that location:
calloutformat.txt
If the directory does not exist, search for that file within the SolidWorks install folder. When you find it, go back to the Tools>Options... and point it to the proper directory.
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks
RE: Solidworks hole callout
Any other ideas?
RE: Solidworks hole callout
It could be that the field for metric threaded hole was corrupted when someone did some customizing.
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks
RE: Solidworks hole callout
Any more suggestions? If anything, is there any way i can manually input the thread in the hole callout?
RE: Solidworks hole callout
Attached are the two calloutformat files from my install (XPx32, SW2011). These are simple text files, so I don't believe the OS and SW versions matter.
Try swapping the files, but save a copy of your files first though.
RE: Solidworks hole callout
RE: Solidworks hole callout
-Dustin
Professional Engineer
Pretty good with SolidWorks
RE: Solidworks hole callout
Otherwise we are just guessing about what your problem really is.
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RE: Solidworks hole callout
Thanks so far for all the help everyone. I really appreciate it