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Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

(OP)
This is a 2 part question.

1: Is it possible to create a smart fastener from an assembly?
I use a common config of a bolt and 2 washers in a large assembly and would like to fill the required holes with all 3 parts as 1 but still keep them individual items for the BOM.

2: Is it possible to save a 3rd party imported part(*.SAT) as a smart fastener? For the same reason as above but this is a sheetmetal crinch nut that I downloaded from the suppliers website.

If it is possible, how does one define the location faces for mating?

RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

(OP)
Seems the toolbox is not part of our package, so non of this is possible anyway.

I hate fighting with with something only to find out you've wasted 2 hrs of your time because it was never possible sad

RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

look under tools/add-ins if it's just not activated.

RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

AquaticPeanut,

I think ToolBox is in all SWX packages.  As loki3000 stated you might just need to turn it on under Add-Ins.

You should be able to do this, but I must admit I have not.  First look in the Help.  Second, research this thread:  thread559-216761: How to create Parts from ToolBox: How to create Parts from ToolBox

You can also make the bolt and two washers a subassy and set its properties to display or not the individual components.

- - -Updraft

RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

Toolbox is not included in SW Standard.

RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

Help explains what is in each version of SolidWorks. If it doesn't such definition can be found online. This is a Help question.  

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RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

(OP)
Thanks to all for the help.

I got the 'Smart Components' sorted.

But creating 'Fasteners', if at all possible, it seems the toolbox is needed.
Does anyone have experience with creating a 'Fastener'?
How does one define the automated mates?


Anyway, I have SW Std and so no Toolbox.
Spoken to the powers that be, I should have an upgrade on the way

RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

check tools-addins first

RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

Again, you don't need Toolbox to create a fastener.  You can model whatever you like (screw, bolt, nut, etc.) and drive it with a design table if you want multiple sizes of one type of fastener (socket head cap screw, for example).

Dan

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RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

(OP)
Ok I've gone through the help files and still can't find how to make a SW fastener!

I would like to take one of these -
http://catalog.pemnet.com/item/nuts-types-h-hn-hnl/nuts-types-h-hn-hnl-metric/h-m10-zi?
and be able to 'drag n drop' it into position on an assembly, as one does with a bolt from the SW toolbox. Where it automatically locates and mates into position.

Is this possible?
How do you define the diameter and location face?

I have downloaded the part as a *.sat file. opened into SW and saved as a SW file.
When I bring it into an assembly, the part is "dumb" and so doesn't automatically locate. How do you build a bit of intelligence into the part?

123GO looks good. I will download on Monday @ work

Cheers
Craig

RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

(OP)
As I said above I have the smart components sorted as per Anna's post. A smart component is an assembly of sorts. A bolt with a washer, a circlip with a groove.

Just using a single part with an associated part or feature doesn't work. Well I can't get it to work

RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

(OP)
... single part without an associated part or feature doesn't work

Sorry spelling mistake

RE: Is it possible to create a 'Smart Fastener' item?

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How do you define the diameter and location face?

Use the following keywords in the Help Search field;
SmartMates Overview
Mate References
Peg-in-Hole SmartMates

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