How to show cosmetic threads in solidworks ?

Best answer: 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 thread size in Solidworks drawing?

FAQ

How do I show simplified threads in Solidworks?
Click Tools > Options > Document Properties > Annotations and select or clear Show type in thread callouts.

How do I change the thread display in Solidworks?
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 I edit cosmetic threads in Solidworks?

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 .

Where is the thread option in Solidworks?
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.

What are cosmetic threads?
A thread lift is a type of procedure wherein temporary sutures are used to produce a subtle but visible “lift” in the skin. Instead of removing the patient’s loose facial skin surgically, the cosmetic surgeon simply suspends it by stitching up portions of it.

How do you annotate a cosmetic thread in Solidworks?
On a cylindrical feature (a boss, a cut, or a hole), select the circular edge where the thread begins. Click Cosmetic Thread (Annotation toolbar), or click Insert > Annotations > Cosmetic Thread.

What is cosmetic thread solidworks?
Cosmetic threads describe the attributes of a specific hole so you need not add real threads to the model. A cosmetic thread represents the minor (inner) diameter of a thread on a boss or the major (outer) diameter of a thread on a hole and can include a hole callout in drawings.

How do I add cosmetic threads in Solidworks 2020?
On a cylindrical feature (a boss, a cut, or a hole), select the circular edge where the thread begins. Click Cosmetic Thread (Annotation toolbar), or click Insert > Annotations > Cosmetic Thread.