3. Tapping and threading

Creating and drawing a tapped/threaded part.

Step 1: Creating the tap/thread

Start by creating a cylindrical part (for a thread) or a hole (for the tap). When creating a hole, we recommend using the "Hole Wizard" tool.

Now we need to create the thread. Go to the "Insertion" menu, "Annotations", then "Thread representation".

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Select the area to which you wish to apply the tap/thread, and enter data on standards, type of thread...

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Tip: "Thread representation" is an option integrated into the Hole Wizard.

Step 2: Tap/thread display

Your thread is not displayed? Check the following parameters:

In the design tree, right-click on "Annotations", then "Details", and check the "Shaded thread representations" box.

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This dialog box can also be found by clicking on "Options", "Document properties", "Wrapping", "Thread representations".

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This is how your thread appears:

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Step 3: Representation in the drawing

Create a drawing of your tapped/threaded part. By applying a front view, you can see that the tapping/threading elements are displayed by hovering the mouse pointer over the drawing.

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Other views will not display tapping/threading information. In this case, it is advisable to take a cross-sectional view of the part. By right-clicking in the plane, you can directly display the tapped hole annotation by selecting "Insert symbol".

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