Shaft Thread Notes

[mattBA]

Is there an option that allows me to quickly note shaft thread details similar to the Hole and Thread feature?

[mcgyvr]

Is that "shaft" generated with the "shaft generator" in Inventor?

[mattBA]

If I select the feature nothing highlights on the threaded shaft like it does with a threaded hole so I am assuming that feature is for holes only.

[mattBA]

No, the shaft is a modified shoulder bolt from the Content Center. Only thing I changed was the head so the threading should still be original.

[mcgyvr]

Its because your view is shaded..

[mattBA]

Makes no difference. Tried using a bolt and nut from Content Center and the nut thread highlights but the bolts threading doesn't.

[mcgyvr]

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@mattBA wrote:
Makes no difference. Tried using a bolt and nut from Content Center and the nut thread highlights but the bolts threading doesn't.

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IDK.. I don't use content center and don't know how those parts were created either..

Maybe a limitation with CC parts I guess.. seems silly IMO..

I simply model "shafts or bolts" as an extruded cylinder and add a thread.. It easily allows it to be specified with the hole/thread tool.. as shown here..

and actually now that I look at it this image below was a part taken from CC when I first installed Inventor years ago and actually used the CC for a few parts when I was just starting.. 

[mattBA · Accepted solution]

Found it! Select the drawing view, right-click and select "Display Thread Feature" from the list. That will display the threads hidden lines allowing you to use the Hole and Thread option.

[mcgyvr]

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@mattBA wrote:
Found it! Select the drawing view, right-click and select "Display Thread Feature" from the list. That will display the threads hidden lines allowing you to use the Hole and Thread option.

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well yes.. not sure if its always been that way or not..  I just do that by muscle memory now automatically when I place a threaded part

[Phil.E]

This is new for 2015.

I have no idea why this is not a default setting, it always has been. I also cannot see how this is helpful, but thanks for finding the hidden solution!