Hole Command Improvement?

[chriswyso]

Hello Team,

I have been hoping and waiting patiently thinking there might be an update at some point to allow for custom depths on counterbored screw holes.  Currently, the data field showing the counterbore depth on standard screws does not allow for data input.  In the example below, a 3/8 SHCS gets a default of .375 for a C'bore depth.  Its not a really good practice in design to have screw heads flush or potently slightly above the plate surface.  Additionally,  Often times, you need to adjust the c'bore depth to acuminated a specific screw length.  A beautiful feature would be to tell specify the screw length you plan to use and the c'bore data field has a calculated value based on the thickness of the block chosen.  I do not know of any software that can currently do this.  (would be amazing feature)! At a minimum we really need the ability to adjust this c'bore depth in the dialog box.   As it currently functions I have to move the face of all the c'bore holes placed in my assemblies.  This is time consuming and leaves a lot of room for error. 

[jhackney1972]

You can modify the Hole Data tables for the Counterbore Holes you use all the time or you could use the easy workaround proposed in the video.

[chriswyso]

Thank you.  How do you modify the hole data tables? 

[jhackney1972]

I am mistaken, you can modify Fusion 360 thread data but the data tables for hole diameters is not available.  I hope you can use the other method I suggested.

[jhackney1972]

I did a little more digging and found the Fusion 360 Hole Data table.  It is located in this path in Windows. 

C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Autodesk\webdeploy\production\Current Version\Fusion\Server\Fusion\Configuration\HoleData

The file name is Clearance.json.  I would make a backup of it before editing as a safety measure.  You can edit it with a good text editor.  Once you edit it and save, you must restart Fusion 360 to load the changes.  NOTE: This table is probably updated every time Fusion 360 has an update so be sure to backup your changes.

Here are a few screen captures where I changed the 3/8" Socket Head C'bore Depth to 0.4375".

[jhackney1972]

How did my last post work for you?  Sorry I did not find it earlier.  If my Forum post solved your question, please select the "Accept Solution" icon to do three things. First it allows others to find a solution to a similar question, two, it closes the Forum post and last, it acknowledges that you accept the solution given. If you need further help, please ask.

[chriswyso]

Thank you for the ideas.  I view this solution (changing code) as more of a work around with a lot of added steps=time, than a clean solution.  The first option of clicking back to the dialog box allowing for complete customization of the screw clearance seems to be the best option.  This is a little counterintuitive to me so I believe this hole feature could use some improvement.   Thank you for your help.  How do we put this in as an improvement suggestion?  The idea of adding a feature to input your screw size to generate the proper counterbore depth would be amazing!  However, improving the counterbore depth for screw standard size dialog box would be great though. 

[jhackney1972]

By posting your thoughts here, you have made your suggestion.  There is not other location to post such suggestions.  I have answered your posted question in the best way possible so please mark it as solved.