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Hole Feature





Constructs a simple, counterbore, or countersunk hole in a feature-based solid.

  • To delete holes, use the Delete Feature tool.
  • To edit holes, use the Modify Parametric Solid or Feature tool, or edit within the Feature Manager tree. This tool allows you to change the parameters used to initially construct the hole feature.


Hole Feature tool settings, Simple hole type



Hole Feature tool settings, Counterbore hole type



Hole Feature tool settings, Countersink hole type

SettingDescription
Parameter Set Lets you select a pre-defined hole, with defined parameters. For information on creating parameter sets for hole features, see Parameter sets for hole features.
Hole Type Sets the type of hole to create.
  • Simple — The hole is “straight” with neither counterbore nor countersink.


    Simple hole. Di = the hole diameter. De = the hole depth. In this figure, the Draft Angle = 0.

  • Counterbore — The part of the hole adjacent to the face is drilled with a larger diameter. This allows bolt or screw heads to be flush with or below the feature-based solid’s surface.


    Counterbore. CoDe = Counterbore Depth. CoDi = Counterbore Diameter. = Drill Angle.

  • Countersink — The part of the hole adjacent to the face is chamfered to allow bolt or screw heads to be flush with or below the feature-based solid’s surface.


    Countersink. CoDi = Countersink Diameter. = Csink Angle.

Drill Sets whether or not a hole is drilled through a feature-based solid.
  • Through — The hole passes through all faces of the solid.
  • Blind — The hole passes through the solid until it reaches the specified depth. The hole may pass any number of faces to reach the required depth.
  • Next Face — The hole passes through the solid until it finds the next face.
Direction Sets the hole's direction.
  • Face Normal — The hole is perpendicular to the selected face.
  • Screen X, Y, or Z —
  • Design X, Y, or Z —
  • ACS X, Y, or Z — (If there is an active Auxiliary Coordinate System).
Diameter Set the hole's diameter.
Depth (Drill > Blind only) Sets the depth a hole is drilled.
Draft Angle Sets the angle of the sides of the hole relative to orthogonal. A value of 0 means that sides of the hole are orthogonal to the identified face.
Drill Angle (Drill > Blind only) If on, sets the drill point angle. The default is 118 degrees.
Add Thread When selected, makes threaded hole options visible.
Cbore. End (Drill > Next Face or Through only) Defines which end of the hole has a counterbore.
  • First Face — The end at the selected face has the counterbore.
  • Last Face — The end at the face opposite the selected face has the counterbore.
  • Both — Both ends of the hole have a counterbore.
Cbore. Diameter Sets the diameter for the counterbore hole.
Cbore. Depth Sets the depth of the counterbore.
Csink. End (Drill > Next Face or Through only) Sets which end of the hole has a countersink.
  • First Face — The end at the selected face has the countersink.
  • Last Face — The end at the face opposite the selected face has the countersink.
  • Both — Both ends of the hole have a countersink.
Csink. Diameter Sets the diameter for the countersink hole.
Csink. Angle Sets the countersink's included angle.
Thread Diam. Sets the thread diameter.
Thread Depth Sets the thread depth.
Thread Pitch Sets the thread pitch.
Equation icons


Lets you assign variables or equations to the corresponding setting.

For more information, see Variables and Equations.

Key-in: MODELER HOLE