Inserting fastener objects using the Fastener tool

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

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

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 clicked. The same applies to the front and side view.

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

4.Click Preferences 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.

5.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.

Screw or Screw/Washer/Nut Combination parameters

Parameter	Description
Screw or Screw/Washer/Nut Combination
View	Select the 2D view
Size	Select the screw size (ASME inch), or the diameter/thread pitch (ASME metric, DIN, and ISO)
Configuration	Opens the Configuration dialog box to select size, screw/bolt, washer, and nut type. See the following pages for illustrations of the available lock washers, washers, and nuts. The list of screw/bolt, washer, and nut types varies depending on the selected size. Not all types are available for all sizes.
Screw/Bolt Type	Specify the screw/bolt type
Cap screw ASME inch and metric
Cap screw DIN and ISO
Hex bolt/screw ASME inch and metric
Hex bolt/screw DIN and ISO
Machine screw ASME inch
Machine screw ASME metric
Machine screw DIN and ISO
Head Style (ASME metric, ISO, and DIN only)	For cap screws (ASME metric, ISO, and DIN), specify the head style
Top/Bottom Lock Washer	Draws a top and/or bottom lock washer; several lock washer types are available
Top/Bottom Washer	Draws a top and/or bottom washer; several washer types are available
Nut	Draws a nut. For Hex, Style 1 and Hex, Style 2 nut ISO types, specify either a regular or washer-face Nut Form; several nut types are available
Bearing Length	Specify the bearing length or click and drag the bottom bearing length control point to define the bearing length graphically
Screw Length	For a custom length value, deselect Use Standard Length Increments and enter the length under the screw head; alternatively, click and drag the screw length control point to define the length graphically .
Thread Pitch (ASME inch only)	For ASME inch sizes, specify Unified National Coarse or Unified National Fine threads
Thread Style	Select the 2D thread style; see Fastener object thread styles
Use Standard Length Increments	Automatically adjusts the length to the nearest increment based on size, per ASME, ISO, or DIN standards; deselect to enter a custom length
Adjust Screw Length Automatically	Automatically adjusts the screw length to keep the screw threads within a nut or to prevent the bearing length from exceeding the screw length
Show Threads	Displays the 3D screw/bolt with threads
Draw Underhead Fillet	Draws a fillet under the head of the 2D hex bolt/hex screw
Show Center Line	Draws the 2D screw and nut with center line(s)

Nut parameters

Parameter	Description
Nut
Size	Select the nut size
Type	Specify the nut type
ASME inch	Hex nuts
	Hex jam nuts
	Slotted hex nuts
	Square nuts
ASME metric
ISO
Form	For Hex, Style 1 and Hex, Style 2 nut (ISO) objects, specify either a regular or washer-face form
DIN
View	Select the 2D view
Show Center Line	Draws the 2D nut with center line(s)
Show Hole	Draws the 3D nut with a center hole
Show Threads	Draws the 3D nut with threads

Washer parameters

Parameter	Description
Plain Washer
Type/Series	Specify the plain washer type
ASME inch
ASME inch
ASME metric
ISO
DIN	Type is not applicable for DIN objects
Size	Select the plain washer size
View	Select the 2D view
Show Center Line	Draws the 2D plain washer with center line(s)
Lock Washer
Series (ASME inch and metric and ISO only)	Specify the lock washer series (not applicable for DIN objects)
Size	Select the lock washer size
View	Select the 2D view
Show Center Line	Draws the 2D lock washer with center line(s)

Screw parameters

Parameter	Description
Shoulder Screw
Size	Select the shoulder screw size
Length	For a custom length value, deselect Use Standard Length Increments and enter the length under the screw head
Head Style (ISO only)	Select the head style
Thread Style	Select the 2D thread style; see Fastener object thread styles
View	Select the 2D view
Draw Underhead Fillet (ASME inch, ASME metric, and DIN only)	Draws a fillet under the head of the shoulder screw
Use Standard Length Increments	Automatically adjusts the length to the nearest increment based on size, per ASME, ISO, or DIN standards; deselect to enter a custom length
Show Center Line	Draws the 2D shoulder screw with center line(s)
Show Threads	Draws the 3D shoulder screw with threads
Set Screw
Head Type	Specify the set screw head type
ASME inch and metric
DIN and ISO
Point Type	Specify the set screw point type
ASME inch and metric
DIN and ISO
Size	Select the set screw size
Length	For a custom length value, deselect Use Standard Length Increments and enter the length under the screw head
Thread Pitch (ASME inch only)	For ASME inch sizes, specify Unified National Coarse or Unified National Fine threads
Thread Style	Select the 2D thread style; see Fastener object thread styles
View	Select the 2D view
Use Standard Length Increments	Automatically adjusts the length to the nearest increment based on size, per ASME, ISO, or DIN standards; deselect to enter a custom length
Show Center Line	Draws the 2D set screw with center line(s)
Show Threads	Draws the 3D set screw with threads

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