J-bolts

The J-Bolt tool and J-Bolt - 3D tool share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Pop-out Tools list and select the desired tool.

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
View (2D only)	Select the 2D view
Size	Specify the J-bolt size in diameter/threads per inch (imperial) or diameter/thread pitch (metric)
Length	Specify the bolt length
Thread Length	Specify the thread length
Bend Radius	Specify the radius of the bend
Anchor Length	Specify the anchor length
Thread Style (2D only)	Select the thread style; see Fastener Object Thread Styles
Add Nut	Select to draw the J-bolt with a hex or square nut; click the control point to adjust the nut placement graphically and click again to place the nut
Add Lock Washer/Washer	Select to draw the J-bolt with a lock washer and/or with a narrow, regular or wide washer
Bearing Length	Specify the bearing length; if a nut or washer is added or removed, the bearing length remains constant and the position of the existing objects is adjusted accordingly (if the nut or washer is moved, the bearing length is not automatically adjusted)
Show Threads (3D only)	Select to create the J-bolt with threads
Anchor to the right (2D only)	Select to draw the J-bolt with an anchor to the right or deselect to draw the anchor to the left
Show Center Line (2D only)	Select to draw the J-bolt with center line(s)