Part IV: Creating and Using Libraries
- Right-click the bolt, either in the graphics window or in the FeatureManager, and
select Edit Toolbox Definition, toward the bottom of the menu. Notice that the bolt is
too short, as shown in Figure 17.24. Change the length of the fastener to 1.625 inches.
You can change this in the PropertyManager or by dragging the green arrow placed on
the bolt.
FIGURE 17.24
The bolt is too short.Note
If you try to apply Smart Fasteners to the hole, you will notice that the fastener is placed incorrectly, and
changing fastener types is not simple. n
- Create a Feature Driven component pattern (Insert ➪ Component Pattern ➪ Feature
Driven) using the circular pattern of holes on either the Top or Base parts. Pattern
the bolt, washer, and nut all in the same component pattern. - Zoom in on the sensor on the top of the assembly. There is a gray gasket between
the orange sensor and the blue top parts. Click one of the flat ends of the sensor part
and then click the Hole Series toolbar button, or choose Insert ➪ Assembly Feature ➪
Hole ➪ Hole Series.