I know there are several topics similar to this, however they are from older versions of solidworks. I'm using 2017 and I cannot add a thread dimension to an external thread. I'm new to Solidworks and used to Inventor which had no difficulty with this function.
Thread size is M16 x 2.0
Can somebody please help me out? Thanks
Are you using the Insert > Model Items function to add the dimensions?
Did you use the Cosmetic Thread function to simulate the thread in the model?
When uploading a drawing it is usually best to also upload the associated part .... preferably Zipped together.
Sorry everyone. Brand new to the forums. I've attached the part file. Not sure how to add the drawing file. It's just a default drawing file which I've used the 'Model View' function to add two views. I've added all dimensions manually, not the model items function.
This is what I have at the moment.
Drawing file with drawing is link to the particular part file as well. If there is no part file, drawing file also empty.
Sorry about the empty link. I've added the part file in the first comment. Thanks for your help
Your archive contains drawing only.
To make sense you have to include part file too or save drawing as detached
Sorry for the non-functioning file. I've attached the part file as well as the drawing. In case the drawing doesn't work again, please see this drawing. I've attached all dimensions manually, not using the model item function. The thread is M16x2.0
Thanks again and sorry for the inconvenience.
It appears to have a cosmetic thread, right click on the line representing the cosmetic thread and select 'insert callout'.
Thanks! I hoped it was something simple. I couldn't find that option in the menu. It also states 'Machine Thread'. Is this something I can eliminate going forward, or do I have to edit it each time?
no problem, I had the same issue when switching to SW , you wouldn't think to look for it there.
I am not sure about the editing the callouts, I believe there is a way to change it but I've not figured out how to go about doing that.
There are files called 'calloutformat(_2).txt' in 'Program Files\SolidWorks Corp\SolidWorks\lang\english', but I have not tried editing them.
Do you know if 2016 has the "insert callout" I was not able to find it.
Thanks
It appears to have a cosmetic thread, right click on the line representing the cosmetic thread and select 'insert callout'.