Adding a Thread to a Shaft

To add a thread to a Shaft, proceed as follows.

1	Select the Thread check box under More Options of the Shaft command's selection list.
2	Select the type of thread to be created (Metric Coarse Pitch, Metric Fine Pitch, ANSI UNC, ...) from the Standards: drop-down list. Based on the chosen type, the Designation drop-down list get displayed in the Graphics Area enlisted with different options.
3	Select the option meeting your requirements from the Designation drop-down list.
4	In the Mode drop down list, select the mode of the thread: Full — creates a thread, starting from the initial edge to the selected face. Depth — creates a thread, starting from the initial edge to a certain Thread depth that you need to type in the corresponding box. Double — creates two threads, starting from the initial edge to the specified First Thread and Second Thread.
5	In the Hand drop-down list, select the orientation of the thread: Right — when viewed axially, it winds in a clockwise and receding direction. This is the default value: a thread is considered to be right-hand unless specifically indicated otherwise. Left — when viewed axially, it winds in a counterclockwise and receding direction.
6	Click or to confirm your selections and create the thread. Click to discard your changes.