What is a cosmetic thread in Solidworks?
What is a cosmetic thread in 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 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 add custom cosmetic threads in Solidworks?
Under Display filter, select Shaded cosmetic threads. To open the Cosmetic Threads PropertyManager: 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.
How do you call out a cosmetic thread in Solidworks drawing?
- Click Smart Dimension (Dimensions/Relations toolbar) or Tools > Dimensions > Smart.
- Select the two silhouette edges of the cosmetic thread. The pointer changes to when it is over a silhouette edge of a cosmetic thread.
- Click to place the dimension.
