Problem

This article goes over the steps to add a Custom Cosmetic Thread size into the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox. The toolbox has data for the hole wizard, holes, and fasteners, but also contains information for Cosmetic Threads. 

Solution

In these steps, we are adding an example 1-1/16"-12 thread, copying the ANSI Inch standard.

1. Open Toolbox Settings Wizard
2. Click on "1. Hole Wizard"
3. Select the Standard you would like to add a custom size to, click "Copy Standard", and give it a name when prompted. Note: This will take a few minutes to create the new Standard Copy.

4. Navigate to the new Standard Copy and expand it to select the Hole Type to add a size to. In this example, the Standard is called "Test", and we are navigating to the Tapped Holes.
   
    

5. Select Sizes & click the "Add new size" button to insert a new size

   

6. Fill out the thread properties. Note: The "Size" column needs to be in the format "Size-Pitch", so for this example, 1-1/16-12.

   

7. Repeat steps 5-6 for the Thread Data section below Sizes to fill out the Thread Data Properties. Note: The property for column "full_size" needs to be the same as the "Size" column from step 6.

   

   

8. Save the settings by clicking the Save Icon at the top left, then your new size should be accessible in the hole wizard and as a cosmetic thread option if the new Standard is selected.

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