U-bolts
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Mode |
Tool |
Tool set |
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Modes for The Symbol Insertion tool |
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Fasteners |
The U-Bolt tool and U-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 U-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.
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Parameter |
Description |
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Size |
Specify the U-bolt size in diameter/threads per inch (imperial) or diameter/thread pitch (metric) |
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Inside Distance |
Specify the inside distance between the ends of the U-bolt |
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Length |
Specify the length from the inner portion of the “U” to the end of the legs |
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Thread Length |
Specify the thread length |
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Thread Style (2D only) |
Select the thread style; see Fastener object thread styles |
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View (2D only) |
Select the 2D view
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Show Center Line (2D only) |
Draws the U-bolt with center line(s) |
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Place Locus at Center |
Draws the U-bolt with a center locus
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Show Threads (3D only) |
Draws the U-bolt with threads
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