The Thread Library

Introduction

The Thread Library contains all of the available system tap thread sizes. This dialog box is used to add or modify the tap thread parameters. You can create new tap groups to define a custom set of threads or the thread sizes that you most frequently use. This help topic explains the layout and use of the Thread Library dialog box.

Navigation

To access the Thread Library dialog box:

 

 

The Thread Library dialog box is displayed.

The Dialog Box Parameters

View the Thread Library dialog box

 

Tapping Group

The Tapping Group contains all of the categories of taps. The most common tap groups are provided by default. You can also add your own groups and you can delete the existing groups if needed. To view all of the available taps for each group, select the group in the Tapping Group box. The parameters of all available taps are displayed in the Thread List. The following options are used with the Tapping Group.

 

 

Thread List

The Thread List displays the parameters for all taps that belong to the currently selected Tapping Group. The thread list is used to add, delete, or modify the tap thread parameters. The following options are used with the Thread List.

Related Topics

The Add/Modify Thread Dialog Box

The CAM Overview