T-bolts

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Modes for The Symbol Insertion tool

T-Bolt

Fasteners

The T-Bolt tool and T-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.

To insert a T-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.

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

Parameter

Description

Size

Specify the T-bolt size in diameter/threads per inch (imperial) or diameter/thread pitch (metric)

Head Size

Specify the T-bolt head size

Head Thickness

Specify the T-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 T-bolt with center line(s)

Show Threads

(3D only)

Draws the T-bolt with threads

Inserting fastener objects using the Fastener tool

Bolts

 

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