How do I add cosmetic threads in SOLIDWORKS?

How do I turn on cosmetic thread in Solidworks?

To get there go to Tools > Options > Document Properties . In the Detailing section, there are two options that need to be selected, ‘Cosmetic threads’ and ‘Display annotations’. If you are looking to add a shaded view of cosmetic threads in the hole, the option ‘Shaded cosmetic threads’ will also need to be selected.

How do you show cosmetic threads in Solidworks drawings?

In the ‘Document Properties’ tab, there is ‘Detailing’ on the left box. Click ‘Detailing’ and find ‘shaded cosmetic threads’ in ‘display category’. Check the option. Move your mouse pointer on the cosmetic thread, then the circular edge is highlighted.

How do you apply cosmetic thread?

If the feature is a conical boss, select the minor diameter. You can also select the feature after you click the tool. (Annotation toolbar), or click Insert > Annotations > Cosmetic Thread. Set the properties in the Cosmetic Thread PropertyManager .

How do you add threads in Solidworks 2020?

To create a cut thread:

1. Open a model with a cylindrical part and click Insert > Features > Thread .
2. In the graphics area, select a circular edge.
3. In the PropertyManager, under Specification, set values for the following: …
4. For Thread method, click Cut thread. …
5. Set the starting position of the Thread Location:

How do you add cosmetic threads in Solidworks 2021?

To insert cosmetic threads from assembly documents into drawings, click Insert > Model Items and click Cosmetic thread . In drawings, Insert Callout appears in the shortcut menu.

How do I edit cosmetic threads in Solidworks?

Editing Cosmetic Threads

1. In a part or assembly document, right-click the Cosmetic Thread feature and click Edit Feature .
2. Make the necessary changes in the Cosmetic Thread PropertyManager, and click .

What is cosmetic thread?

A cosmetic thread is a cosmetic feature that represents the diameter of a thread. Unlike other cosmetic features, you cannot modify the line style of a cosmetic thread. You can create cosmetic threads using cylinders, cones, splines, and planes as the references.

How do you create an external thread in Solidworks?

Using the Thread Tool



The Thread Tool can then be found underneath the Hole Wizard Tool on the Features tab of the Command Manager, or in Insert>Features>Thread. Once the Thread Tool is selected the location of the thread needs to be specified by selecting a circular edge. Then the thread specification should be set.