Cool Orange Thread Modeler in IV2023, 2024 and 2025

[chris]

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...?

[ethan_howardMMXXV]

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

[Alexander_Chernikov]

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

[ethan_howardMMXXV]

Awesome! Thank you.

[ethan_howardMMXXV]

@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.

[chris]

@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

[ethan_howardMMXXV]

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.

[chris]

@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)

[chris]

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)

[Rich-T]

Place your suggestions here...

Real Thread Modeled - Page 5 - Autodesk Community

[reggie.harrison]

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

[k.hendrickx]

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.

[lancermandc_co_za]

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

 

[k.hendrickx]

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.

[justinthursday]

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 

[jtcom]

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

[paolo_gutierrezGYQVN]

How to fix?? 

[WillL84]

Yea finally after YEARS of requests on the ideas forum.

[jtcom]

finally what?

[WillL84]

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