The Insert Fastener tool lets you insert a desired fastener to your design in Parametric Modeling mode in Fusion.

Solid > Insert > Insert Fastener

Search Bar

Enables you to search for things like “Socket Head Cap Screw” or even “SHCS” to filter out the content to only display fasteners with that criteria.

Filters

There are persistent filters for standards (ANSI, DIN, ISO…) and unit types (Metric, Imperial). This lets you set a filter that will persist every time you launch the tool with a second set of filters to filter out things like head type, thread type, size, and more.

Browsing

If you aren’t quite sure what you are looking for you can browse through folders to explore the various content. While browsing you can also enable filters to find just the right fastener.

The fasteners are organized into the following folders:

• Bolts and Screws
• Inserts
• Nuts
• Washers

Parameters

Accept or adjust the following parameters.

Position

Select a circular edge, a conical or cylindrical face, a sketch point, or an existing fastener.

Select Similar

The Select Similar checkbox is selected by default which lets you insert fasteners to all identical holes in the selected face at once. Unselect the checkbox to select holes in the selected face individually.

Flip

The Flip button lets you reverse the joint direction when you place fasteners on a sketch point.

Nominal Size

Select a size to apply to the fastener.

Nominal Length

Select a length to apply to the fastener.

Material

Select a material to apply to the fastener.

Finish

Select a surface finish to apply to the fastener.

Part Number

Specify a part number of the fastener.

Description

Add a description of the fastener.

Create and Continue

Click to continue placing fasteners.

Properties (read only)

The Properties such as Head Diameter, Head Height, Thread Length, Designation, Type and more are read only and differ from fastener to fastener.