Swing bolts
Mode |
Tool |
Tool set |
Modes for The Symbol Insertion tool |
Swing Bolt |
Fasteners |
Multiple swing bolt and swing eye bolt tools 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 swing bolt:
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.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
Parameter |
Description |
Size |
Specify the swing bolt size in diameter/threads per inch (imperial) or diameter/thread pitch (metric) |
Head Width |
Specify the swing bolt head width |
Shoulder Length |
Specify the swing bolt shoulder length |
Head Thickness |
Specify the swing bolt head thickness |
Length |
Specify the length under the bolt head |
Thread Length |
Specify the thread length |
Thread Style (2D only) |
Select the thread style; see Fastener object thread styles |
View (2D only) |
Select the 2D view
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Show Center Line (2D only) |
Draws the swing bolt with center lines |
Show Threads (3D only) |
Draws the swing bolt with threads |
Place Locus at Center |
Draws the swing bolt with a center locus
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