You can change the type, size, length, and other editable dimensions of a Smart Fastener. You can flip Smart Fasteners in through holes. You can also change the type of fastener assigned to a hole, or split a bolt series by dragging a hole to a different fastener.
To edit Smart Fasteners:
Right-click Smart Fastener in the FeatureManager design tree and select Edit Smart Fastener.
The Smart Fasteners PropertyManager appears.
To flip Smart Fasteners:
Expand the fastener in the Smart Fasteners PropertyManager.
Right-click the Series you want to flip and select Flip.
The heads of the fasteners in the selected series flip to the other side of the joint.
To change the type of Smart Fastener:
Right-click a fastener in the Smart Fasteners PropertyManager and select Change fastener type.
The Smart Fastener dialog box appears.
Select from the following:
Standard. Select a national or user-defined standard.
Type. Choose a type of bolt or screw from the list.
Fastener. Choose from specific fasteners based on the Standard, Category, and Type you selected. The Toolbox Browser displays the full range of available fasteners. You can also view an online glossary of bolts and screws.
Click OK.
To change the parameters of Smart Fasteners:
Right-click a fastener or Series and select Properties.
A PropertyManager displays dimensions and features of the fastener.
Select a parameter to change and choose a new value or option from the list. Repeat for other parameters as needed.
Click OK.
It is not
recommended to edit the individual parameters of a Toolbox
part using Edit Sketch or Edit Definition.
These functions do not update the Toolbox
database.
Smart Fasteners PropertyManager