To Insert a Screw in the Top View (AutoCAD Mechanical Toolset)

  1. Click Content tabLibrary panelContent Libraries. Find
  2. In the Content panel, locate the screw to insert.
    • For example, ISO Fasteners Screws and Threaded Bolts Hex Head Types ISO 4014 (Regular Thread).
  3. In the Details panel, click Top View.
  4. In the drawing area, specify the insertion point for the screw.
  5. On the command line, specify the rotation angle or press Enter to accept the default (zero).
  6. In the Nominal Diameter dialog box, select the screw size, and then click Next.
  7. In the Length Selection dialog box, select the length of the screw.
  8. Click Finish.
Note: All standard content is inserted in the same way. The insertion prompts and dialog boxes may differ depending on the inserted content, but the process is the same.