topic Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025 in Inventor Forum

Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

chris — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:21:47 GMT

So for anyone interested, I have the Cool Orange "Thread Modeler" add-on running in Inventor: 2023, 2024, and 2025, in my opinion, it produces better and more geo-accurate threads than Fusion 360 does.

I don't know why Autodesk doesn't just make this work natively...?

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

ethan_howardMMXXV — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:14:48 GMT

How are you able to make it work?

Autodesk Inventor Professional 2024

64-Bit Edition

Build 272, 2024.2.1 Update - Date: Thu 2/8/2024

Autodesk Vault Professional 2024

Build 29.2.88.0

2024.2.1 Update

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

Alexander_Chernikov — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:26:39 GMT

Here is the instruction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br8fUCDt8Vw

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

ethan_howardMMXXV — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:32:18 GMT

Awesome! Thank you.

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

ethan_howardMMXXV — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:40:51 GMT

@chris I remember seeing recently that Autodesk has taken an integrated thread modeler idea under advisement. I'm sure @johnsonshiue can put his finger on it for us.

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

chris — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:07:20 GMT

@ethan_howardMMXXV watch the video that @Alexander_Chernikov shared, the plugin needs to be in whatever version of Inventor you are using, addon location (example):

the number you are changing it to for:

2023: 27 or 28 (I think)

2024: 29

2025: 31

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

ethan_howardMMXXV — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:11:29 GMT

I can see why Autodesk is not too thrilled to jump on the Orange thread modeler bandwagon. It doesn't play well with features like c'sinks and cast surfaces. It would work well with flat plates and c'bores though. I could probably get it to work but would require additional features so it's not worth it to me.

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

chris — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:49:15 GMT

@ethan_howardMMXXV Once you run the thread modeler you have to "combine" the solids, otherwise, any cutting, chamfering, etc is only on the first solid, (unless you choose both)

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

chris — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:16:32 GMT

We use the Thread Modeler for our render threads and section views and it works great for us. We do not use it for production work or finished drawings. (Apologies, I couldn't find the high res image for the yellow gun handle cut-away)

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

Rich-T — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:20:12 GMT

Place your suggestions here...

Real Thread Modeled - Page 5 - Autodesk Community

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

reggie.harrison — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:39:57 GMT

We are new to using Cool Orange Thread Modeler. How did you cut the slot through the threads. I can't cut through at all.

Thanks

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

k.hendrickx — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:51:02 GMT

After creating the thread, combine the new body the threadmodeler made with your original body. Then create a sketch for a slotted hole and extrude cut.

On topic, while the threadmodeler plugin works in 99% of the cases, it does create problems in regards to annotation in drawings.

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

lancermandc_co_za — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:04:41 GMT

How are you able to use it in Inventor 2023 and upwards if Thread Modeler is not compatible with those Inventor versions??

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

k.hendrickx — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:14 GMT

You just have to make a very small modification in a config file.

There is a YouTube video of it. Can make it work in any version of Inventor.

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

justinthursday — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:46:02 GMT

Hi all,

I just wanted to jump in and say that the Youtube video is out dated. But they're just following this page which is updated and works:

https://www.cadforum.cz/en/true-3d-models-of-threads-in-inventor-2022-and-2021-tip12962

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

jtcom — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 16:07:23 GMT

why is cool orange thread modeler not producing correct major / minor dia for 1/4 - 20 thread

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

paolo_gutierrezGYQVN — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:49:59 GMT

How to fix??

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

WillL84 — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:44:31 GMT

Yea finally after YEARS of requests on the ideas forum.

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

jtcom — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:55:20 GMT

finally what?

Re: Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

WillL84 — Thu, 01 May 2025 16:18:11 GMT

Click on the name after "in reply to" and it'll show the post I was replying to