DRAWING?????

Can you add your own symbols and text to the symbol library in SW? I
want to be able to quickly add text to dimensions like TYP. or DRILL
AND TAP without having to type it in everytime.

Regards,
Stewart

 

If you are using the hole wizard for your standard holes, the hole
callout text file can be edited so that this information will be
inserted for each type of hole.

 

Stewart, May I suggest not using the term "Drill and Tap" in your
thread callouts, since drilling and tapping of a thread is self-
evident by the presence of a threat callout (whether or not the drill
diameter is mentioned)? Sorry for addressing something you didn't ask
about.

Matt
http://sw.fcsuper.com

 

Hi Stewart,

The easiest way is to make a favorite.

1. Make a dimension the way you like it with the TYP and DRILL AND TAP
or whatever
2. In the properties of that dimension at the very top there's a
favorites bar, expand that if it's collapsed
3. Hit the second button to add a favorite.
4. Save your favorite file out and share with your friends : )

Josh
www.solidsmack.com

 

I agree with "fcsuper", reference to actual machining or manufacturing
operations are not to be used except in for special circumstance. And
in those special cases, the words "MANDATORY MACHINING OPERATIONN" are
to be used.

However, if you insist, you may want to consider "Dimension Favorites".

 

Hi Stewart,

the easiest way is to create a favorite
1. Make a dimension the way you like it with the TYP and DRILL AND TAP
or whatever
2. In the properties of that dimension at the very top there's a
favorites bar, expand that if it's collapsed
3. Hit the second button to add a favorite.
4. Save your favorite file out and share with your friends : )

Josh
www.solidsmack.com

 

Man that is great, I never noticed that bar before. But do I have to
load the favorite everytime?

 

You'll have to load them each time, but it's not too bad.

In Option, File Locations, Annotation/Dimension Favorites set up a
common folder you can store all your favorites in.

When you're in a new document, select a dimension and on that
Favorites bar select the last button, Load Favorites. Drag a selection
box around them to select all the ones you want and hit Open.

Josh
www.solidsmack.com

 

Is this an official standard or a company standard? I'm the only guy
here where I work so I don't get to 'keep up' as much as I may like.

Thanks

 

Don't forget to try loading them into your templates.

 

I would agree with this, although I have had one supplier complain about my
drawings not "explicitly" stating that holes are tapped.

John H

 

LOL John. That's pretty funny. Did you verbally grown when that
vendor made that complaint?

 

ANSI Y14.5M 1994 does cover this point about not calling out
processes. I recommend purchasing it.

Matt
http://sw.fcsuper.com

 

I'm guessing they forgot to tap it and didn't want to pay for the re-work.