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Screw Hole Threads

Screw Hole Threads

Screw Hole Threads

(OP)
Hello All,

I'm very very new to solidworks. I have version 2013 Premium 64bit SP3. I'm in the process of going through some training using some videos I downloaded from the net. I draw very basic part currently with ACAD2014, rectangle parts mostly for machine products we manufacture. I was curious about SW so I started looking into it and now I like it. So here's my questions:

For practice only.

I created a part .88" wide by 1" high by 3.5" long.

I added a 3/8 NPT hole on the side of it. It did not show threads, only the hole size, type & depth. In ACAD I added some circle to the existing hole and then trimmed them to look like threads. Is there a way in SW to show threads? OR do I do the same as in ACAD?

Thanks in Advance
KenJG

RE: Screw Hole Threads

Did you select the Cosmetic Thread option when creating the hole?

RE: Screw Hole Threads

(OP)
Hello CorBlimeyLimey,

I did use the Cosmetic Thread, W/Thread Callout & Thread Class

Thank you for replying so soon. :)

KenJG

RE: Screw Hole Threads

I'd Check Options > Document Properties > Detailing that "Shaded cosmetic threads" is checked
After that, check that View > "All Annotations" is selected.

RE: Screw Hole Threads

Also make sure the Tools - Options - Document Properties - Detailing - cosmetic thread options are selected.

RE: Screw Hole Threads

(OP)
Hello All,

Thanks for the GREAT HELP. The problem was in the Options > Document Properties > Detailing that "Shaded cosmetic threads" was not checked.


Thanks A MILLION. I'll be back with more "Q's" once I move on to my next training videos.

See You All SOON !!!

BR
KenJG

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