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Using Standard Parts

Inserting Standard Parts into Your Assembly

Now that you have identified the type of fastener that you want to use and have specified a size, you can insert

the standard part into your assembly.

1. In the Browser, move the cursor over the preview of the bolt.

As you move the cursor over the preview, the cursor image changes to

an eye dropper. This is the symbol for the Autodesk i-drop® function.

2. Drag the preview of the bolt from the Browser into the graphics

window.

3. Click once near the upper-left of the clamp to place the first instance of

the bolt.

4. Click again just to the left of the first bolt to place a second bolt into the

assembly.

5. Right-click and then choose Done.

Positioning the Bolts

To position the standard bolts in the holes on the upper clamp:

1. On the Panel bar, click the Place Constraint tool.

2. In the Place Constraint dialog box, click the Insert option.

3. Select the edge of one bolt where the thread meets the head,

select the top edge of one of the holes on the upper clamp,

and then click Apply.

The bolt snaps into place.

4. Repeat this process for the second bolt, and then click OK in

the Place Constraint dialog box (rather than Apply).

Congratulations! You have just designed the complete clamp.

Before we continue, you should clean up a few things and save

your design.

1. On the Browser title, click Library and then select Model.

2. Change your display back to Orthogonal Camera .

3. Save and then Close your assembly file.

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