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    [Plugin] Bolt Maker (Final Update 7-Feb-2012)

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      AlainBo
      last edited by

      Hi sdmitch,

      Is it possible to expect other kind of head such as Phillips, Torx, countersunk?

      Another thing could be to give an entry field for length as screws normally match to standard lentgh. I suppose it would be very difficult to embed lengths table....

      Regards,
      Alain

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        sdmitch
        last edited by

        @unknownuser said:

        Hi sdmitch,

        Is it possible to expect other kind of head such as Phillips, Torx, countersunk?

        Another thing could be to give an entry field for length as screws normally match to standard lentgh. I suppose it would be very difficult to embed lengths table....

        Regards,
        Alain

        As the name implies, Bolt Maker makes bolts not screws. I'll leave that one for someone else.

        Nothing is worthless, it can always be used as a bad example.

        http://sdmitch.blogspot.com/

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        • kenK Offline
          ken
          last edited by

          Great Plugin. Would it be possible to keep the tool active with the setting so one could install a line of bolts at numerous construction points, instead of having to make the selection again and again. So if I had 5 areas that I wanted this type of bolt, and these areas had the same requirements, I could after making the first bolt, just select the next 4 construction points and make the same bolt at all the construction points.

          Thank you for this plugin

          Ken

          Fight like your the third monkey on Noah's Ark gangway.

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          • sdmitchS Offline
            sdmitch
            last edited by

            Ken, That seems like a reasonable feature. I'll investigate the possibilities.

            Nothing is worthless, it can always be used as a bad example.

            http://sdmitch.blogspot.com/

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            • sdmitchS Offline
              sdmitch
              last edited by

              Bolt Maker X offers an additional bolt location option for situations where non-rectangular components/groups are envolved and a repeat option to allow the placement of bolts of the same specification.

              Nothing is worthless, it can always be used as a bad example.

              http://sdmitch.blogspot.com/

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                raineysky
                last edited by

                👍

                Thank You Sam

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                  Michaelv
                  last edited by

                  Awesome! Here is some Mac testing.

                  Couple little things, see picture:
                  When the bolt length is across a profile, it adds a big length of thread. Whether I use location or offset.
                  If I use offset with the cylinder it doesn't work too well, but you know that and it is why we can now use absolute location and that works great.

                  In the mac option box, the size is very small when implemented like that, so the option "Locate by offset" yes/no becomes "Locate by" yes/no, I suggest "location" Offset/Pick (see PM)


                  Bolts.jpg

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                  • sdmitchS Offline
                    sdmitch
                    last edited by

                    The problem with the "thread" is the shape of the bottom group. The bolt has to go in and out of the group twice and does not find the faces in a top down order thus causing the problem. I am aware of the problem and I'm working on it.

                    Nothing is worthless, it can always be used as a bad example.

                    http://sdmitch.blogspot.com/

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                      Michaelv
                      last edited by

                      OK thanks

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                      • sdmitchS Offline
                        sdmitch
                        last edited by

                        To all Bolt Maker users: Bolt Maker XII - The final edition has been posted. It corrects the problem with multiple entry and exit point on any given group or component. It even allows and handles non-parallel faces. A fixed length option has been added so that bolts that do not require a nut can be placed. Check out the updated tutorial for further clarification.

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                        Nothing is worthless, it can always be used as a bad example.

                        http://sdmitch.blogspot.com/

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                          raineysky
                          last edited by

                          Thank You, Thank You. It works great!!!

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                            small08
                            last edited by

                            Outstanding Sam,thank-you for moving this forward!

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                              utiler
                              last edited by

                              Very nice work, Sam. Your ability to structure a script for easy interpretation is wonderful...!

                              purpose/expression/purpose/....

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                              • kenK Offline
                                ken
                                last edited by

                                Sam

                                Thanks for a great plugin that does everything required to add bolts to a project.

                                And another thanks for writing plugins that are easy to follow, allowing me to gain knowledge from your scripts.

                                Ken

                                Fight like your the third monkey on Noah's Ark gangway.

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                                  jonorman
                                  last edited by

                                  I`m stunned... This is way beyond my expectations 😍

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                                    jpalm32
                                    last edited by

                                    Wow!! What a time saver. Thanks.

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                                    • bmikeB Offline
                                      bmike
                                      last edited by

                                      very nice...
                                      just tested it and it will come in handy for my timber to steel connections.

                                      i did notice that if bolt 2 components together, it will update all components in the model with the holes, regardless of if those components were part of the bolt assembly. small niggle, and something i can work around, for sure.

                                      nice work!

                                      mike beganyi design + consulting llc

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                                      • sdmitchS Offline
                                        sdmitch
                                        last edited by

                                        Of course that's the nature of components. Editing one changes all. Before using Bolt Maker, right click on each and choose "Make Unique". Groups don't have that problem.

                                        Nothing is worthless, it can always be used as a bad example.

                                        http://sdmitch.blogspot.com/

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                                          EscapeArtist
                                          last edited by

                                          Very nice plugin. Thank you!

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                                            ksor
                                            last edited by

                                            @sdmitch said:

                                            OOPS!!!! Sorry Bolt Maker fans. Dispite what I thought was adaquate testing, I found a problem while playing around with the plugin this morning. It has been corrected and a new copy posted.

                                            Hi younger brother !

                                            You say it's the file is updated but where is the updated file placed ?

                                            Best regards
                                            KSor, Denmark
                                            Skype: keldsor

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