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Re: how to dimension external thread
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.
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Re: how to dimension external thread
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.
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Re: how to dimension external thread
Drawing file with drawing is link to the particular part file as well. If there is no part file, drawing file also empty.
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Re: how to dimension external thread
Sorry about the empty link. I've added the part file in the first comment. Thanks for your help
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Re: how to dimension external thread
Your archive contains drawing only.
To make sense you have to include part file too or save drawing as detached
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Re: how to dimension external thread
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.
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Re: how to dimension external thread
It appears to have a cosmetic thread, right click on the line representing the cosmetic thread and select 'insert callout'.
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Re: how to dimension external thread
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?
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Re: how to dimension external thread
no problem, I had the same issue when switching to SW , you wouldn't think to look for it there.
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Re: how to dimension external thread
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.
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Re: how to dimension external thread
Do you know if 2016 has the "insert callout" I was not able to find it.
Thanks
