How to dimension an external thread?

Hi Chris,

by which standard are you defining the 'correct' annotation? The 'incorrect' one looks right to me.

Fair enough then. I've not seen or done it that way, but there's an obvious need. (obviously need to check my standards)

Not an ideal solution, but you could alter the Dimension Text and then save it as a style, (one per pitch). Down side is when you apply it to a new diameter DIM and apply the style the diamter symbol remains, so you need to delete it manually.

I agree with the others that the 'incorrect way' is the correct way. Though you can change the dimension to display most of what you like by editing the dimension text box. The pitch will not update automatically though. I'm not suggesting you do this as standard practice but offering a suggestion in hopes that it may help in another way sometime in the future.

The text M10x1.0 Machine Threads comes from the SolidWorks toolbox, sort of. When you add a cosmetic thread or hole wizard feature, it shows you the text that appears. I wasn't able to edit this directly though. I dove into the toolbox and there I could also find no references to Machine Threads or the callouts.

Until the problem is resolved, a possible workaround:

1. dimension external thread and delete the text of the dimension

2. RMB on external thread in drawing > insert callout

3. left in the Property Manager, disable the leader (arrow)

4. Remove the tick from the "Use Document Font" box on the left side Property Manager

5. change the angle of the text

6. align text to the dimension (where the value was removed)

7. select dimension and text

8. RMB > Group

Video attached