How to had holes to HoleWizard

[StefBoinon]

Hi All.
I'm trying to add some new sketch to the Hole Wizard (in the Pipe hole section), I've read this "old" thread :

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=107860,

then create my new SKE files, but I can't rely them to the Hole Wizard. I've create a new entry in the Pipe hole tab, but I don't know how I can affect the new sketch to this entry.

Thanks for your reply
Stef

 

[SBaugh]

I don't follow your statment real well... but I think you want to add holes to a pre-existing HW feature? if that true you should only need to Edit the defintion of the HW and add more points to the sketch... however they cannot be a different size. if you want a different size you will have to make a new HW feature.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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[StefBoinon]

Hi Scott
Sorry but I know this and this is not what I want to do. My purpose is to add new type of hole in the HW. Each type of hole have a .ske file : this is the second sketch in the HW feature. And what I want is to add some new .ske files in the HW.
I hope that you understand me.
Regards
Stef

 

[SBaugh]

Look at

http://www.scottjbaugh.com/Tips_Tricks/Data_Options.htm

its older version, but the steps are nearly the same. Once you have a new DB you can edit you might be able to add new holes there.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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[brengine]

this is the second sketch in the HW feature

...I've never heard of anyone modifying existing or adding new files for these. I'm going to guess that it won't work, but if you find a way please post it.

Ken

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

An alternative to adding to the HW is to create the feature (or set of features) as Library Feature. It could then be dragged & dropped into a face. It can also be configured for different sizes.


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[SBaugh]

If you make a new DB you can add more hole wizard holes or measurements to the DB some that don't come standard in the DB that SW gives you.

If that is not what you are after then I have to agree with KenBolen, because that is the only thing you can do with adding hole wizard holes to a DB.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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[handleman]

You can add legacy type holes by the procedure linked in the OP. Sort of. You can copy an existing .ske file, rename it, and copy the corresponding line in the Holewzd.idx file, changing the index number, text name, and .ske file name accordingly. It will show up in the legacy hole list and work exactly like the hole type it was copied from. However, I can't find any way to edit the .ske file. SW won't recognize it as is or renamed to .sldprt, .sldlfp, etc. Perhaps older versions of SW know how to edit/save a .ske file? The linked post is rather old.

 

[StefBoinon]

Hi all
Scott: the link you give doesn't fit to my needs. With it I can add new size of holes or modify dimensions. What I need is adding new type of hole (ie G 3/4" drill length 20mm, thread length 10mm with an another hole coaxial to the G 3/4" which would be for example ø12mm length 150mm.)
So I think it wouldn't be possible.

handleman: what to you mean by OP? please
I've done all what you say but my problems now is how to link the "extra" dimensions of my new .ske file to the DB??

For editing a .ske file start SW in a command line like this sldworks.exe /d. Open a new part and you will see a "Developper Menu", in this menu : Read section allows you to open .ske file, Make section for saving your new .ske file.

Regards

 

[handleman]

"OP" just means "Original Post".

I believe you will only be able to add "Legacy" type holes. If you are really desperate for a new hole type that links to the database it may be possible to manually alter the swbrowser.mdb file. However, the complexity of that database is far beyond anything that someone in an internet forum could attempt to walk you through, and I have no idea how that data actually links to the .ske files, cosmetic thread creation, etc.

I believe your only option is to create your .ske file, name all its dimensions something that makes sense, and then insert a line in the Holewzd.idx file for it.

Out of curiosity, how did you find out about the /d switch to edit .ske files?

 

[SBaugh]

I am with Ken on this I don't think you can do this, but since nothing seems to help you here, why don't you try calling your VAR or SW directly that away you can get a much more direct answer.

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

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[StefBoinon]

Hi
handleman : I've find the /d switch here :

http://groups.google.com/group/comp...f7c7c?lnk=st&q=&rnum=1&hl=en#90dc748f7e0f7c7c

(at the top of the page)
Otherwise I've trying to search in the database, I've find a lot of thing but not the way to link the new dimension of my ske file to the database.

Scott : I will follow your advise and try to contact SW

Thanks to all for your help