Cotter pins
Mode |
Tool |
Tool set |
Modes for L’outil Insertion de symbole |
Cotter Pin |
Fasteners |
The Cotter Pin tool and Cotter Pin - 3D tool share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Sous-outils list and select the desired tool.
To insert a cotter pin:
Click the tool and mode.
Click to place the object, and click again to set the rotation. The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default parameters. The parameters can be edited later from the Object Info palette.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
Parameter |
Description |
Cotter Pin Type |
Select square cut or hammer lock
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Nominal Size |
Select the nominal size in inches |
Grip Length |
Enter the grip length |
Length |
Enter the pin length |
Bend Angle (Top)/(Bottom) |
Enter a bend angle in degrees for the top and/or bottom section of the cotter pin |
View (2D only) |
Select the 2D view
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