Parallel pins

Mode

Tool

Tool set

Modes for L’outil Insertion de symbole

Parallel Pin

Fasteners

Multiple dowel pin and parallel pin tools 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 parallel 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.

Parameter

Description

Size

Select the parallel pin size

Pin Type

Select the pin type

Par_types.png 

Length

For a custom length, deselect Use Standard Length Increments and enter the length value

View

(2D only)

Select the 2D view

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Show Center Line

(2D only)

Draws the parallel pin with center line(s)

Use Standard Length Increments

Automatically adjusts the length to the nearest increment based on DIN standard sizes; deselect to enter a custom length