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

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    • M Offline
      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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        • M Offline
          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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            • R Offline
              raineysky
              last edited by

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

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              • S Offline
                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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                    • J Offline
                      jonorman
                      last edited by

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

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                      • J Offline
                        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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                            • EscapeArtistE Offline
                              EscapeArtist
                              last edited by

                              Very nice plugin. Thank you!

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                              • K Offline
                                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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                                • TIGT Offline
                                  TIG Moderator
                                  last edited by

                                  Most logical authors put the current file download-link on the first post in the tool's thread.
                                  So look there.

                                  It's quite easy to add a link to that very page in the post announcing the update - see most of my scripts' threads...

                                  TIG

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                                    ksor
                                    last edited by

                                    @tig said:

                                    Most logical authors put the current file download-link on the first post in the tool's thread.
                                    So look there.

                                    It's quite easy to add a link to that very page in the post announcing the update - see most of my scripts' threads...

                                    I allready HAVE that file - so it's OK !

                                    But normaly you can't place a new posting as the first posting i a thread - right ?

                                    You have to EDIT the first post

                                    Best regards
                                    KSor, Denmark
                                    Skype: keldsor

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                                    • TIGT Offline
                                      TIG Moderator
                                      last edited by

                                      Correct - the author owns the first post [usually where the first download link as given]... so he can edit that post later if the script is updated.
                                      So if the file changes he updates the script on the first page and the thread's title to suit.
                                      The Plugins Index 'sniffer-dog' spots titles starting with [Plugin] and also notices any changes to them for version/date etc so the index is auto-updated...

                                      TIG

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                                      • guanjinG Offline
                                        guanjin
                                        last edited by

                                        @bmike said:

                                        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!

                                        Too strong

                                        I come from China, is to learn

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                                        • guanjinG Offline
                                          guanjin
                                          last edited by

                                          luoluo.gif

                                          First select line prompt
                                          Edge does not belong to the selected Surface

                                          Too strong

                                          I come from China, is to learn

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                                            guanjin
                                            last edited by

                                            First select line prompt
                                            Edge does not belong to the selected Surface
                                            tishiiiii.gif

                                            I come from China, is to learn

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