Adding threads to a model

In this section, you will learn how to add threads to a model in the 3D preview.

You can add threads to a model in the 3D preview to further specify the geometry of a selected sample model or your own 3D model. In models, you can generate threads in drill holes (inner threads) and threads on cylinder (outer threads).

  1. Click on the face of a drill hole or tap on it if you use a tablet.
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    The identifier of the face, surface area, diameter, angle and length are shown.
  2. Right click on the highlighted face or tap and hold if you use a tablet.
    A context menu opens.
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  3. In the context menu, select a thread type under Add threads a thread type or click on Add threads to specify the measurements for the threads manually.
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    The Add threads window opens.
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  4. Specify the measurements for the threads as required, e.g. specify 11 mm as Nominal diameter, metric thread as Thread type , M11 as Thread description and 15 mm as Length.
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  5. Click on OK.
You added a thread to a model in the 3D preview. The thread description is shown in the appropriate annotation.
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Note: If the thread description is not shown in the annotation, click on Show annotations in the menu of the 3D preview or press the O key on the keyboard.
Note: To remove the thread, right click on the thread, then click Remove thread or press the Del key on the keyboard.