Need help with holes table and pem hardware

[bmh2208]

Here's the issue. I have a part that has multiple length pem hardware based on a 6-32 stud. As a result, the actual hole punched out in the part is the same diameter regardless of the length.

On my dimensioned drawings I like to use hole table to show what pem hardware is what. If I select the edge of the actual pem hardware or hole edge, sw thinks that they are all the same. Thus, I am unable to distinguish between the different length in the table since they all have the same diameter.

I know that I can leave them all as numbered tags, but then my table would be 30 rows long.

Is there a way to use the hole table such that it will distinguish between different pem lengths for the same size.

Thanks!

 

[dgowans]

The only thing I can think of is to make the holes different sizes based on the length of the insert, but make the change of the diameter in the 4th (for example) decimal place. The hole table in SWX will still recognize them as different sizes, I believe, but the holes will appear to be the correct size for the PEM hardware.

I'd caution against this approach, as I see potential for errors on future modifications. Can you not actually insert the PEM hardware into your model and use a BOM table?

 

[MadMango]

I agree with dgowans, use the Hole Table as a Hole Table, use a BOM for what you want to accomplish with your PEMs.

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[bmh2208]

Ahh. I have never used a BOM table. I will have to check it out. I was able to get a workaround similar to different diameters.

If you change the end condition of the holes (ie blind, thru all, etc.) they will come with different tags. I was able to get the hole grouping split by changing that condition. Not necessarily the correct way to do it.

I guess the proper way will be to utilize the BOM table.

Thanks!