external thread

How can I make external thread visible by bolts.

I am just starting with SW.

Thanks in advance

AD

There are several ways to make external threads visible.

1) model a helical sweep (not a great idea unless you need it for some reason)

2) revolve a zigzag pattern

3) use a cosmetic thread on the outside of the cylinder. select a circular edge and go to Insert>Annotations>Cosmetic Thread. If that doesn't show kind of a shaded fringe pattern that sort of looks like threads, right click on the Annotations folder near the top of the tree, select Details, and turn on Shaded Cosmetic Threads.

A note on helical threads -- I HIGHLY recommend you sweep only one pitch or one half pitch and pattern it. Not only will it rebuild faster, but there are problems if you make a sharp thread that intersects itself in the profile (sweeps around and the lower point of the triangular cut now touches the top point).

Yeah it's real processor intensive so I would not recommend doings this to simple nuts and bolts, especially in an assembly. But if you must check your mail. I didn't write this. One of this ng's main benefactors wrote it.

Mike