Create a Rectangular Pattern Using a Center Point

Insert bolts, anchors, holes, or shear studs in a rectangle defined by the 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.

Access the command

On the Objects tab Connection objects panel, click (Rectangular, center point).

Command line: ASTORBOLTSHOLESRECT

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 a bolt pattern is inserted on the gauge line, use the Exact display type.
4. On the Objects tab Connection objects panel, click (Rectangular, center point).
5. Select the objects to connect and press Enter.
6. Define a center point.

• The bolt pattern is created.

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 (Holes) or (Shear Studs).
3. Select a suitable display type. if necessary. For example, for beams, if a bolt pattern is inserted on the gauge line, use the Exact display type.
4. On the Objects tab Connection objects panel, click (Rectangular, center point).
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. Select a beam or plate and press Enter.
7. Specify a center point.

• The pattern is created.