locating a hole

[C22]

I've extruded a cylinder around the origin & want to place a threaded hole at the origin. If I try to use the hole wizard it won't let me place the hole there. What's the easiest way to do that?

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

1) Click on a surface, close to but not at the position you want the hole to be.
2) Click on the Hole Wizard icon. A point will be placed where you clicked on the surface.
3) Select your hole type & size.
4) Select the Position and deselect the Point icon.
5) Drag the original point to the position you want the hole to be.
6) Click on the green tick.

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[C22]

Thanks - that works.

 

[Heckler]

is this hole going on the cylindrical surface or on the end surfaces? Also, what version and SP of SWx are you using? I remember running into some problems putting thread holes on cylindrical surfaces with relations to the origin. Otherwise just follow CBL's instructions

Best Regards,

Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
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[adampunch]

CBL is right- the key is to pick the surface first, and then start the hole wizard. that issue drove me nuts for a while.