Thread Pitch Rendering

[rmcanany]

Hi @TeeVar,

I added a new feature -- updating the thread texture to better reflect its pitch. It's strictly eye candy. There's a bit of work to set it up and you don't have to do it. However, I wanted to give you a heads-up in case you want to.

Here are the release notes:
https://github.com/rmcanany/SolidEdgeStorekeeper/blob/main/release_notes.md#thread-pitch-rendering

And the implementation details:
https://github.com/rmcanany/SolidEdgeStorekeeper/blob/main/Readme.md#thread-pitch

If you do want to give it a try (and it won't hurt my feelings if you don't), let me know. I would have to make a preview for you.

[TeeVar]

Im always willing to test new builds if you make it for me. You can make new HK build as well.

[rmcanany]

Great! I've been bouncing around between projects. Hopefully I didn't mess up anything making the preview. If it acts up, please let me know and I'll get it fixed.

Storekeeper Preview 03 is here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l9US4WLcSn9sCWgDRGIAbPVQtXfhMtLI/view?usp=sharing

The latest Housekeeper (also from today) is here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-86ZYF8wngoZ6MF1Sg3NVkEurVfIfho/view?usp=sharing

[TeeVar]

Could you post formula for ThreadTextureLength as Im not able to open your templates.

[rmcanany]

Good question. It is derived from other geometry in the model.

For example in your ISO4014.par, it would be this (I think).

In ISO4032, it would be this.

[rmcanany]

Hey @TeeVar

I'm getting close to having a new version ready for release. Mostly cleaning up documentation now.

There's no deadline as you know, but I wanted to include your thread texture updates if you're still planning to do it. Let me know.

[TeeVar]

I will update by the end of the week.

[rmcanany]

OK, but don't feel like you have to rush. I can wait!

[TeeVar]

Regarding this from the help The program will not work correctly if these settings do not match exactly.. I understand that Units have to be selected as Surface. What about scale, can I change it?

There is one issue I see. ThreadFaceStyleName.txt is being created at first launch. Default style is Thread. Because I use template from other language version I use different style name and I know that to make it work I have to change tyle name from Thread to Gwint. But what about person who does't know it? It won't work. Of course I can add new style. But let assume I'm not doing it.

[rmcanany]

ScaleX = 1 means the texture is wrapped around the cylinder exactly one time. There will be an artifact if that is changed.
ScaleY can be set in the template to anything. The program will change it as needed.

You're right about the text file. There may be a better way to handle that. It's mentioned in the help file, but who reads those? I guess on first startup, I could add that to the message about choosing a material table. How's that sound?

[rmcanany]

I just realized something. The thread face style isn't from the user's templates. It's from one of ours. Plus, at the time I need to know, the file is open in SE. All I have to do is look. I'll get that fixed. Glad you mentioned it!

[rmcanany]

Fixed the face style issue. Now it is picked up from SE directly.

You shouldn't need a new build to fix up your templates, but I can make one if you like.

[TeeVar]

No need. I will be doing some changes to my DB. It should take 2 extra days.

[rmcanany]

Sounds good. Take your time.

[TeeVar]

I understand that ThreadFaceStyleName.txt is not needed anymore since is not generated in PB04 and thread style name doesn't matter?

[rmcanany]

Right, the style name doesn't matter any more. I check Color Manager to find out what it is called. That check is on a per file basis, so even if the templates use different style names it should still work.

[rmcanany]

Closing as implemented in V2026.1. Thank you!