Changing the Length of the Bolts

Now that you have added the nuts, you can see that the bolts are not long enough. You can edit the definition of the bolts to change their length.

1. In the FeatureManager design tree, right-click one of the bolts, and select Edit Toolbox Definition.

2. In the dialog box, select 60 in Length.

The List by Description list is now blank. This is because the description you added earlier was for a bolt with a length of 50. To easily reference the bolt with a length of 60, add a description.

3. Click OK.

   The bolt changes length and extends past the nut.

4. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the other bolt.

5. Click Save (Standard toolbar).

   

   Congratulations! You have completed this tutorial.

Next to start the Smart Fasteners lesson.

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