Creating Threads (No Reference)

This task will show you how to create a thread without a reference. In this particular case, you will apply a thread to a hole.
aprereq.gif (1223 bytes) Open the Brackets_views06.CATDrawing document.
1. Click the Drawing window, and click the Thread icon I_ThreadSimpleP2.gif (263 bytes) from the Dressup toolbar (Axis and Threads subtoolbar).

You can also multi-select holes before clicking the Thread icon I_ThreadSimpleP2.gif (263 bytes).

Activating this command displays two options in the Tools toolbar (bottom right of the screen).

creatingthreadoptions03.gif (2388 bytes)

The Tap type option I_ThreadSimpleP2.gif (263 bytes) (Tools toolbar) is activated by default.

2. Select the Thread type option (Tools toolbar).

3. Select the hole (or circle) to which you want to apply a thread.
The thread is created.

creatingthread01.gif (3090 bytes)
4. Select an axis line manipulator and drag it along a direction.

Thread axis lines are modified symmetrically.
If you want to move only one axis line, hold on the Ctrl key while you are dragging the manipulator.
The thread that appears on the hole is assigned a standard radius and representation (compliant with the selected standard).
 

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