Creating a Fastener Offset

You can define an offset from the origin of the manufacturing fastener which can be applied in Drilling and Riveting operations.

  1. From the Drilling Riveting section of the action bar, click Fastener Offset .
  2. In the Fastener Offset dialog box, give in a name to the offset, such as Fastener Offset.1.
  3. Define the parameters of the offset:
    • Constant value: Defines the value of the parameter in mm or deg.
    • Associated sign: Define the absolute value of the parameter, + or -.
    • Name of the manufacturing fastener: Name used to evaluate of the offset, such as Diameter, Length, and Thickness.
      Note: If no existing manufacturing fastener parameter name is selected, you must give it a new name.

    For example, under Along X:

    1. Set the constant value to 0.50mm.
    2. Select + from the list.
    3. Select Length from the list.

  4. Optional: To edit the user parameters, click User Parameters .
    1. In the Edit User Parameters dialog box, do any of the following:

      • To add a parameter, select a type from the Type list such as Angle and enter a name and value in the corresponding boxes. Click the button.

        The parameter is added and appears in the Current Data area.

      • To remove a parameter, right-click it in the Current Data area and select Remove.

    2. Click OK.
      The Edit User Parameters dialog box closes.
  5. Click OK.

The manufacturing fastener offset is created and is displayed in the Manufacturing View.