Screws

Lag screws

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Modes for The Symbol Insertion tool

Lag Screw

Detailing

The Lag Screw tool and Lag Screw - 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.

To insert a lag screw:

Click the tool and mode.

Click to place the object, and click again to set the rotation. The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default parameters. The parameters can be edited later from the Object Info palette.

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Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

View

(2D only)

Select the 2D view

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Series

Select inch or metric to display the appropriate nominal sizes

Head Type

Select the lag screw head type

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Nominal Size

Select an inch or metric nominal size

Length

Enter the length under the screw head

Show Threads

Draws the lag screw with threads

Show Center Line

(2D only)

Draws the 2D lag screw with center line(s)

Inserting fastener objects using the Fastener tool

Sheet metal screws

Thumb screws

Wood screws

 

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