Is it Possible To Change Std Hole Callouts?

[diamondcat]

When I use the 'Insert Callout' command in a drawing and select a cosmetic thread, I am given a note that read 'M12x1.75 Tapped Hole'. Typically our callout would be 'M12x1.75 TAP THRU, (4) HOLES'. Is there anyway I can set this so our note std is used every time? Also, can I have a second line of text with a variable that is the number of holes? This variable would need to update with the number of holes on the part. I am using 2001+

Thanks

 

[SBaugh]

Is there anyway I can set this so our note std is used every time?

I don't believe there is away, unless some has wrote a custom program to do something like this.

Also, can I have a second line of text with a variable that is the number of holes? This variable would need to update with the number of holes on the part.

You have add the number of holes manaully and it won't update unless you do it yourself. Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
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http://www.3dvisiontech.com

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*When in doubt always check the help*

 

[diamondcat]

Thanks for the answer...although I wish it was different. I am suprised it is not a changable option. Maybe in the future.

Thanks

 

[SBaugh]

Try putting in an Enhancement Request, because your probably not the only one to think of this. The more people, that place enhancement requests in, the better the chance of it getting implemented.

Best Regards, Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies
credence69@REMOVEhotmail.com

http://www.3dvisiontech.com

http://www.3dmca.com

*When in doubt always check the help*

 

[diamondcat]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will do that. That is one of the things I noticed, and really like, about SWX. It seems like they actually listen to their users. That is unusual for me coming from a ACAD environment.

 

[Standing]

diamondcat,
In your C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\lang\English\ directory, you have a file called “calloutformat.txt”. Pick something like the following and change it to what you want.
*with cosmetic thread*
TAP-DRILLTHRU(ct)=<hw-threaddesc>-2B THRU; <HOLE-DEPTH> <hw-threaddepth>

The following is what I started with from SolidWorks original file:
*with cosmetic thread*
TAP-DRILLTHRU(ct)=; <hw-threadsize> <hw-threadseries> - 2B <HOLE-DEPTH> <hw-threaddepth>
*with cosmetic thread and nearside csink*

About your second question about, “variable that is the number of holes?” I think not.
Bradley

 

[diamondcat]

Thanks, I will definitely give that a try!