Create a circular pattern using a center point

Bolts, holes, or shear studs are inserted in a circle defined by a center point and radius.

To access the command

Ribbon: Objects > Connection objects:

Command line: ASTORBOLTSHOLESCIRCLE

To create a circular bolt pattern using the 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 the circle center.
7. Define the radius with a value or with a circle point.

• The bolt pattern is created.

To create a circular hole or shear studs pattern using the 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 the circle center point.
7. Define the radius with a value or with a circle point.

• The pattern is created.