Using Direct Edit or Edit Solid

[johnEE7T4]

If I import this step file of a threaded rod that is 6" 

What is the easiest way to make it 4"?  8"?

I dont see where we are able to send an attached file but here is the link.

I am looking for a best practices

What I do know is split the threaded rod at the chamfer and then extrude and then combine the chamfer but it sound like way too many steps. 

I guess I dont understand why I cant just drag the face of the solid 2 inches out or in.

Thoughts? 

Thanks 

https://www.mcmaster.com/3313N26/

[mcgyvr · Accepted solution]

You can use direct edit.. You just need to select the end and the chamfer face.. Enjoy!!

[JDMather · Accepted solution]

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@johnEE7T4 wrote:

I don't see where we are able to send an attached file but here is the link.

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If you click on the three vertical dots in the upper right of your original post and select Edit Reply - you will get access to the Attach.

[JDMather · Accepted solution]

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@johnEE7T4 wrote:

Threaded Rod...

I am looking for a best practices...

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Are you downloading the one with modeled threads?

If yes.

Model your own iPart.

[johnEE7T4]

Gents,

The suppport in this forum is second to nine for thoroughness and reply time. Cant thank this community enough. I dont know if its like a close fraternity of pro Inventor vs all others or what but I frequent many forums on many things and this is arguably the strongest support group going.