Is it Possible To Change Std Hole Callouts?
Is it Possible To Change Std Hole Callouts?
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When I use the 'Insert Callout' command in a drawing and select a cosmetic thread, I am given a note that read 'M12x1.75 Tapped Hole'. Typically our callout would be 'M12x1.75 TAP THRU, (4) HOLES'. Is there anyway I can set this so our note std is used every time? Also, can I have a second line of text with a variable that is the number of holes? This variable would need to update with the number of holes on the part. I am using 2001+
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RE: Is it Possible To Change Std Hole Callouts?
I don't believe there is away, unless some has wrote a custom program to do something like this.
Also, can I have a second line of text with a variable that is the number of holes? This variable would need to update with the number of holes on the part.
You have add the number of holes manaully and it won't update unless you do it yourself.
Scott Baugh, CSWP

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RE: Is it Possible To Change Std Hole Callouts?
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RE: Is it Possible To Change Std Hole Callouts?
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Scott Baugh, CSWP

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RE: Is it Possible To Change Std Hole Callouts?
RE: Is it Possible To Change Std Hole Callouts?
In your C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\lang\English\ directory, you have a file called “calloutformat.txt”. Pick something like the following and change it to what you want.
*with cosmetic thread*
TAP-DRILLTHRU(ct)=<hw-threaddesc>-2B THRU;\
<HOLE-DEPTH> <hw-threaddepth>
The following is what I started with from SolidWorks original file:
*with cosmetic thread*
TAP-DRILLTHRU(ct)=;\
<hw-threadsize> <hw-threadseries> - 2B <HOLE-DEPTH> <hw-threaddepth>
*with cosmetic thread and nearside csink*
About your second question about, “variable that is the number of holes?” I think not.
Bradley
RE: Is it Possible To Change Std Hole Callouts?