Hole and Bolt Threads dialog box does not open

[Anonymous]

Anyone have an idea why my Thread dialog box won't open in Inv 2015 Win 8?

I also cannot access the tapped function in my holes dialog box.

[blair]

The Hole and Thread features require Microsoft Excel.

Also check that the Thread.xls file resides in the correct directory: http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-general-discussion/dialogue-box-for-hole-feature-only-works-f...

If this is a new install, make sure that Microsoft Excel has run at least once and you have accepted the EULA.

[Anonymous]

I have 2 thread files in the correct directory and 2 clearance files in the
correct directory. (xls 2013 and compatible versions)
I have tried isolating each set thinking there might be a conflict - but
that did not help.
When I isolate the 2013 version - nothing changes - dialog still does not
open
When I isolate the compatible version - I get a message that says the file
cannot be found.
So, apparently the application is seeing the file, but it won't open it.

I looked at your Applications Options > File Tab picture and mine looks
identical to yours except for the Projects Folder listing
Where yours says \\server 2013blair$\Inventor
Mine says %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Inventor\

I don't think that is the problem though.

As far as accepting the EULA - Wouldn't I have done that when the
Application was installed? If not, how would I go about doing that now?

Anyway, any other ideas?

[Anonymous]

I have 2 thread files in the correct directory and 2 clearance files in the
correct directory. (xls 2013 and compatible versions)
I have tried isolating each set thinking there might be a conflict - but
that did not help.
When I isolate the 2013 version - nothing changes - dialog still does not
open
When I isolate the compatible version - I get a message that says the file
cannot be found.
So, apparently the application is seeing the file, but it won't open it.

I looked at your Applications Options > File Tab picture and mine looks
identical to yours except for the Projects Folder listing
Where yours says \\server 2013blair$\Inventor
Mine says %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Inventor\

I don't think that is the problem though.

As far as accepting the EULA - Wouldn't I have done that when the
Application was installed? If not, how would I go about doing that now?

Anyway, any other ideas?

[blair]

Microsoft requires that each program be run at least once. When the program opens, you will then be presented with a dialogue box requiring either a acceptance of the EULA or exit the program.

Just open Microsoft Excel an make sure.

[Anonymous]

I use Excel all the time, so I am sure I have accepted the EULA.

I can open a file that has threads on it and access the threads from the Browser Panel, and even edit the threads.

However, when I go to create threads on a part - My Ribbon will not allow the dialog box to open.

[Paul-Mason]

Have or did you restart Inventor after making the changes?

Any changes won't show until after you restart Inventor as it needs to reacquire the new/chnged file even if it is the same name.

[Namoi1 · Accepted solution]

have a look at this page, this might be your problem

http://blogs.rand.com/support/2012/07/inventor-thread-command-and-threaded-holes-not-available.html

means changing the reg but not a really big deal, just make sure you get it right!!!!!

[Anonymous]

It seems like this solved my problem with one hitch.  I had to delete all files but the default file from my recent files in the registry, too.

Thank you so much! I appear to be up and running with my thread feature.