countersunk, counterbored holes in Wildfire

[Kcourt]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. We are currently transitioning from MDT6 to Wildfire and I'm having difficulty making counterbored/countersunk thru holes (w/o threads). I can't seem to find it as an option anywhere. I'm sure it exists and that I'm just missing something. Please help

 

[im4cad]

You can use either "Hole" or "Cut"(extrude or revolve) options.

im4cad
Pro Design Services, Inc.

http://www.cadproe.com/pds/home.asp

 

[Kcourt]

Thanks, but that's not quite what I was asking, let me clarify what I'm seeing on my system. I'm not having a problem making a hole, I'm having a problem specifying a c'sink, c'bore for the hole. The dashboard is only giving me the option of c'sink or c'bore for a tapped hole. When I select clearance hole from the dashboard, the c'sink, c'bore options disappear from the dashboard.

 

[im4cad]

I barely use even the "Hole" comand. "Cut" it's nice and easy, and gives a lot of flexibility (extrude, revolve, sweep, helical, etc.). Also easy to pattern.

im4cad
Pro Design Services, Inc.

http://www.cadproe.com/pds/home.asp

 

[Kcourt]

I don't mean to sound ungrateful for your help, and I know every user has their own preferences on how they get things done, but this sounds like a work-around to me. I imagine that using this method you would be forced to use non-parametric hole notes. Surely, there has to be a way to create countersunk and counterbored clearance holes in Wildfire using the hole command. I cannot believe that PTC wouldn't include an option to create such common features.

 

[Hora]

Kcourt,

You must belive it. PTC just forgot to include these basic features. Incredible, but it's true. I'm working with 2001 and these basic features of a hole are missing too. I thought they solved the problem in Wildfire, but as I can see...no.

Go with the classical methods.

-Hora.

 

[iamcanuck550]

I use 2001 and this exists for me. Select Create>>Solid>>Hole and then select Standard Hole (options are for straight hole, sketched hole, standard hole). You then have the option for a tapped hole or a clearance hole (using radio buttons) and then there are check boxes for Add Thread Surface, Add Counterbore, Add Countersink. I haven't used Wildfire so can't speak for that, but seems to work in 2001 (if I understand the problem correctly that is).

Matt

 

[mjcole]

Kcourt,

I remember seeing a Tips article in Pro-user or Desktop Engineering Magazine on Hole creation in Wildfire. You may want to check that out I'll try to get you the issue information or send you a copy of the article.

Michael

 

[awillans]

You could always use the 'Sketch hole' option for c/bore or c/sink. It works for me, in Wildfire.
Andrea