You can modify the hole callout format by editing the hole callout format definition file, calloutformat.txt.
Below is an example for editing calloutformat.txt.
Using the code of the symbol library, you can position symbols and order
them in the definition of each hole wizard type. For example, <MOD-DIAM> creates a
diameter symbol. The end of the file contains text descriptions of the variables.
Hole callouts use Hole Wizard information when you create a hole with the
Hole Wizard. The default formats for the Hole Wizard types are stored in <install_dir>\solidworks\lang\<language>\calloutformat.txt.
A second file, calloutformat_2.txt, is a simplified
version. You can edit either file. If you want to use the second file, you must rename
the file to calloutformat.txt, which is the file
name the SOLIDWORKS software references. You can set the location of the default folder
for Hole Callout Format File in .
*Valid Hole Wizard variables are as
follows:
*VARIABLE
- *<hw-type>
- *<hw-std>
- *<hw-fsttyp>
- *<hw-fstsze>
- *<hw-cbdepth>
- *<hw-cbdia>
- *<hw-cdrlang>
- *<hw-cdrldepth>
- *<hw-cdrldia>
- *<hw-csang>
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DESCRIPTION*
- Type
- Standard
- Fastener Type
- Fastener Size
- Counterbore Depth
- Counterbore Diameter
- Counterdrill Angle
- Counterdrill Depth
- Counterdrill Diameter
- Countersink Angle
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To use the definition file:
- Locate the type of hole you want.
Definition of a
countersunk through hole:
COUNTERSINK-THRU=<MOD-DIAM> <hw-thruholedia>
<hw-thru>;\
<HOLE-SINK><MOD-DIAM>
<hw-csdia> X <hw-csang>
- Modify the definition.
In this example, the text
C'SINK and a space are added before the <MOD-DIAM> symbol:
COUNTERSINK-THRU=C'SINK <MOD-DIAM> <hw-thruholedia>
<hw-thru>;\
<HOLE-SINK><MOD-DIAM>
<hw-csdia> X <hw-csang>
