NX How to access non-metric threads in Hole feature menu?

2021-10-06T23:27:21Z
NX for Design

Summary


Details

Running a metric NX part file. Want to create UNC standard threaded holes. The Hole feature menu using Threaded Hole type does only show metric threads as Size menu choice. 
How to get UNC threads in the menu to choose from?



Solution

To get non-metric standards available in the Hole feature menu using Threaded Hole type you need to expand the Hole feature menu by clicking on the cogwheel in the upper left corner and select "Hole (More)".


You will then get an additional group at the bottom of the menu, the Settings group. Here you can choose a different standard. This contains the UNC standard.


If you want to add additional dimensions to a standard or add a new standard you can modify/edit the definition file, "nx502_Threaded_Hole_Standard.xml".
The file is found under your NX installation in ...\UGII\modeling_standards. Be careful if/when you edit it, it is very sensitive to have the exact correct format in order to work. The advise is to create a copy of this file first, as a back-up to revert back to.



Notes and References


Hardware/Software Configuration

Platform: INTL64
OS: window
OS Version: 10_1809
Product: NX
Application: DESIGN
Version: V1859
Function: FEATURE_MODEL

Ref: 001-9486436

KB Article ID# PL8014130

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