To identify a hole in the SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard, we are required to have the following main information in the software:

• Hole type: This includes the following:
• Overall shape: Nine shapes are supported by the Hole Wizard; these include counterbore holes, countersink holes, tapered tap holes, slots, and others. We will have a graphical presentation for each hole shape in the SOLIDWORKS interface. 
• Standard: This includes internationally recognized standards for defining holes. The most commonly used standards are the ones from the International Standard Organization (ISO) and the American National Standard Institute (ANSI). The Hole Wizard also includes more standards such as those from the British Standard Institute (BSI), the Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS), Korean Standards (KS), and many others. These standards mainly differ in holes sizes, hole fittings, and referencing.
• Type: The type of the hole depends on the preceding two options. Each combination of overall shape and standard would have a different set of types to choose from. 
• Hole specifications: This includes the following:
• Size: This allows us to specify the diameter of the hole in accordance with the standard and type we pick. Note that each standard references sizing differently in terms of naming. 
• Fit: For selected hole shapes, we will be able to specify whether we would like to have a normal, loose, or close fit for our hole.
• Custom sizing: This allows us to further customize the size of the hole from the standard size if needed. 
• End condition: Similar to the end conditions for common features we used before, this allows us to specify the depth of the hole. This will also allow us to specify the depth of the thread if the hole involves that. 

We have just learned what the Hole Wizard is and what specifications we need to know in order to identify and call out a hole. Next, we will learn how to put all of that into practice by using the Hole Wizard to create holes.