Analyzing Fasteners Positions and Thicknesses Using a Batch File

After modifying stacking parts or location points, you can use the FastenerPositioningAnalysis batch file to analyze the positions and thicknesses of multiple fasteners.

Once the analysis is performed, an HTML report displays the analysis results that help you identify issues. To undertake appropriate corrective actions and reposition fasteners, you can use Positioning Analysis .

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About Positioning Analysis
  1. To access Batch Monitor, from the Tools section of the action bar, click Utility....

    Tip: You can also open Batch Monitor from the command line. For more information, see Accessing the Batch Monitor.

  2. From the Batch Monitor dialog box, run FastenerPositioningAnalysis.
  3. Select the root products that contain fasteners.
  4. In the Selected Operation frame, select one of the following analysis modes:

    • Position analysis: analyzes the position of the fasteners.
    • Thickness analysis: analyzes the thickness of the flexible fasteners.
    • Position and thickness analysis: analyzes both the position and the thickness of the fasteners.

  5. Specify the report directory.
  6. Click Run.
    The report categorizes fasteners into these three categories:
    • Fasteners already have a correct position or thickness.
    • The position or the thickness of fasteners needs updating.
    • The position or the thickness of fasteners cannot be updated.
    Example of a Report

  7. To take corrective action, run an interactive session of Fastening, and use Positioning Analysis . For more information, see Repositioning Fasteners Using Positioning Analysis.