DesignSeries00045.pngInserting Fastener Objects Using the Fastener Tool

Several types of fastener objects can be inserted by clicking the Fastener tool from the Fasteners tool set and specifying object parameters from the Tool bar.

The following modes are available.

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Mode
Description

Screw or Screw/Washer/Nut Combination

Inserts a screw and nut object which can be composed of a variety of screw, washer, and/or nut components; hex bolts, square bolts, hex screws, cap screws, and machine screws can all be inserted using this tool mode

Nut

Inserts a nut object, including hex, hex jam, slotted hex, and square nuts

Plain Washer

Inserts a plain washer object

Lock Washer

Inserts a lock washer object

Shoulder Screw

Inserts a shoulder screw object

Set Screw

Inserts a set screw object

2D Front View

Inserts the selected item as a 2D object in front view

2D Side View

Inserts the selected item as a 2D object in side view

2D Top View

Inserts the selected item as a 2D object in top view

2D Bottom View

Inserts the selected item as a 2D object in bottom view

3D Object

Inserts the selected item as a 3D object

ASME Inch

Inserts the selected object using ASME inch standards

ASME Metric

Inserts the selected object using ASME metric standards

ISO

Inserts the selected object using ISO standards

DIN

Inserts the selected object using DIN standards

Preferences

Opens the Preferences dialog box for specification of additional object parameters

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To insert a fastener object using the Tool bar:

  1. Click the Fastener tool from the Fasteners tool set and click the desired fastener object button in the Tool bar.

  2. Click the Tool bar button to insert either a 2D object in a specific view or a 3D object.

  3. For objects that do not have bottom view (because it is the same as the top view), the top view is drawn when either the 2D Top View or 2D Bottom View mode is selected. The same applies to the front and side view.

  4. Click the Tool bar button to insert the object using ASME (inch or metric), ISO, or DIN standards.

  5. Click Preferences on the Tool bar to specify additional object parameters before placing the object in the drawing. Parameters vary based on the object selected for insertion, and show the available variations for a specified object size. Additional parameters display in the Object Info palette. Refer to the following table for detailed object parameter information.

  6. If inserting a linear object (such as a bolt, screw, or screw and nut object), click in the drawing area to set the start point, drag to set the object’s length, and click again to set the object’s end point. For all other objects (such as washers and nuts), click in the drawing area to place the selected point object.

After placement, fastener objects can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Screw or Screw/Washer/Nut Combination Parameters
Nut Parameters
Washer Parameters
Screw Parameters

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