SOLIDWORKS Cosmetic Thread View Options

Cosmetic Threads in SOLIDWORKS describe the attributes of a specific hole so you don’t need to add real/feature threads to a model. A cosmetic thread represents the minor (inner) diameter of a thread on a boss or the major (outer) diameter of a thread on a hole and can include a hole callout in drawings.

Shaded Assembly View

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To begin, check the document properties to be sure you can view them as expected.

Note: Use CTRL + B (or Q) after all changes to be sure the threads display as intended.

Thread Display Options

There are four options to determine if you will see the threads display in an assembly.

1. Component Annotations from the Heads-Up display.
   
   
   
   
2. Cosmetic Threads; right mouse button on the Annotations folder in the FeatureManager, select Details, and make your desired selections. (Note: Cosmetic Threads are easily controlled and inserted at the part level unless added to an "Assembly Feature)
   
   
   
   
3. Display Annotations; right mouse button on the Annotations folder in the FeatureManager, select Display Annotations.
   
   
   
   
4. Use assembly settings for all components; right mouse button on the Annotations folder in the FeatureManager, select Details, select Use assembly settings for all components.
   
   
   

I hope you found this article helpful. You can take a deeper dive into Cosmetic Thread editing and styles here. 

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