Thread reference

Thread adds internal or external threads to cylindrical geometry.

Design > Solid > Create > Thread thread icon

Threads can be cosmetic or modeled on the geometry.

Faces

Enables the selection of cylindrical faces to add threads to.

Modeled

Specify whether the threads a cosmetic or modeled on the geometry.

Full Length

Specify whether the threads run the entire length of the face.

Offset

Available when Full Length is disabled. Specify the position to start the threads.

Length

Available when Full Length is disabled. Specify the length of the threads.

Threads Library

Select Public Library or a hub library as the source for thread definitions in Thread Type, Size, Designation, and Class.

Click the more menu next to the selector to open the threads library window. Click a thread definition, then click Select to apply compatible values to the command.

Thread Type

Select the type of threads to use.

Size

Select the size thread.

Designation

Select the thread designation.

Class

Select the thread class.

Direction

Specify to create right hand or left hand threads.

Remember Size

Select to remember the specified settings the next time the Thread tool is invoked.