Is there a way to show thread on model surfaces in case I use shaded with edges model display?

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April 6, 2012
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Hello, everyone.

I didn't have this kind of problem in other CAD systems like SolidWorks or Inventor.

But now I have to switch from shaded with edges model display to wireframe or hidden line model display every time I need to see thread on model surfaces.

Best regards, Vladimir.

Best answer by KevinBradberry

You're saying that you can see threads in Wireframe mode, but not in Shaded mode, correct? If you modeled true threads then you can see them in any mode, but if you created Cosmetic threads, which is a cylindrical surface that will show as hidden lines in a drawing to reprsent threads, or a Hole feature then threads will not show in Shaded mode.

If you want to see threads in Shaded mode, you'll have to model threads or use a special color or "texture" to represent threads.

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KevinBradberry

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You're saying that you can see threads in Wireframe mode, but not in Shaded mode, correct? If you modeled true threads then you can see them in any mode, but if you created Cosmetic threads, which is a cylindrical surface that will show as hidden lines in a drawing to reprsent threads, or a Hole feature then threads will not show in Shaded mode.

If you want to see threads in Shaded mode, you'll have to model threads or use a special color or "texture" to represent threads.