Invert fastener: Invert the orientation of attached fasteners.The Data invert property and the Data offset property are ignored for unattached fasteners.Recomputes take much longer if there are many fasteners with threads in a document. To generate threads, the Data thread property of a fastener must be changed to true.Optionally change the Data offset property to create space between the fasteners and the edges they are attached to.Fasteners that appear upside-down can be inverted with the Fasteners Flip command or by changing their Data invert property.

Optionally change the dimensions and other properties of the fasteners.

Countersunk screws are matched by their head diameter, other fasteners are matched by their shaft diameter. The default dimensions of each fastener depend on the radius of the circular edge it is attached to.A fastener is attached to each of the selected circular edges.For countersunk screws the top edge of the chamfered hole must be selected. Select one or more circular edges and/or faces with circular edges.Specify if the selected holes are tap holes or pass holes by selecting Fasteners MatchTypeInner or Fasteners MatchTypeOuter respectively (not used for countersunk screws).Go to the Data tab of the Property editor.Optionally change the dimensions and other properties of the fastener:.Select the desired fastener by clicking its button or by picking it from the menu.The Fasteners Move command can be used to attach or detach a fastener. Attached fasteners have a Data base Object, a circular edge, and their Data Placement is dynamically linked to that object. Unchecked standards are still available from the menu.įasteners can be attached or unattached. Optionally uncheck one or more Fastener standards shown in toolbars options.Dropdown buttons: Fasteners are grouped in toolbars with flyouts.Separate toolbars: Fasteners are grouped in several toolbars.To see all available buttons use the > button to expand it.

None: All fasteners appear in a single toolbar.Select one of the available Toolbar screw icons grouping options:.Optionally change the toolbar and menu layout:.Select the Fasteners Workbench from the Workbench dropdown list.For manual installation see Installing more workbenches. Install the Fasteners Workbench via the Addon Manager.The optional single toolbar layout of the workbench.įasteners with metric dimensions have orange icons.įasteners with inch dimensions have green icons. The Fasteners Workbench is an external workbench that can add various fasteners to parts.

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