Create a rectangular pattern using a center point

Bolts, holes, or shear studs are inserted in a rectangle defined by a center point. Starting from the center point, the pattern extends in four directions. You can define the number of bolts and the distances between them.

To access the command

Ribbon: Objects > Connection objects:

Command line: ASTORBOLTSHOLESRECT

To create a rectangular bolt pattern using a center point

1. Place a coordinate system with the X/Y plane in the required plane.
2. On the Objects tab, Switch panel switch to bolts .
3. Select a suitable display type if necessary. For example, for beams, if the pattern is inserted on the gauge line, use the Exact display type.
4. On the Objects tab, Connection objects panel: Click .
5. Select the objects to connect and press <Enter>.
6. Define a center point.

• The bolt pattern is created.

To create a rectangular hole or shear stud pattern using a center point

1. Place a coordinate system with the X/Y plane in the required plane.
2. On the Objects tab, Switch panel switch to the required object type: holes or shear studs.
3. Select a suitable display type if necessary. For example, for beams, if the pattern is inserted on the gauge line, use the Exact display type.
4. On the Objects tab, Connection objects panel: Click .
5. For a hole or shear stud pattern: Select a beam or plate, which the holes go through or on which the studs are fastened and press <Enter>.
6. Specify a center point.

• The pattern is created.