Example: Create a rectangular bolt pattern using two diagonal points



  1. Set a suitable User Coordinate System.
  2. On the ribbon, select (Bolts/anchors/holes/shear studs).
    • Home Objects (Switch bolts/anchors/holes/shear studs)
    • Objects Switch (Bolts/anchors/holes-shear studs)
  3. On the ribbon, Objects tab Connection objects panel, click (rectangular, 2 points).
  4. Select the connected elements: the vertical plate and the column.
  5. Define a rectangular area using two diagonally opposite corner points.

The bolt pattern is created and the bolt dialog appears. Modify the bolt pattern to conform to specific requirements.

Parent topic: Place Bolts, Anchors, Holes, and Shear Studs