Creating Threads (Reference)

This task shows you how to create a thread with a reference, either circular (circle or point) or linear (line). In this particular case, you will apply a thread to a hole with a line as reference.
aprereq.gif (1223 bytes) Open the Brackets_views06.CATDrawing document.
1. Click the Drawing window, and click the Thread with Reference icon from the Dressup toolbar (Axis and Threads subtoolbar).
You can multi-select holes before you enter the command and then apply center lines to the selected holes.
Activating this command displays two options in the Tools toolbar. creatingthreadoptions04.gif (2642 bytes)
The Reference Tap type option I_ThreadSimpleP2.gif (263 bytes) (Tools toolbar) is activated by default.

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

3. Select a reference line.
The thread is created according to this reference.
4. Select a 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.

 

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