Place Fasteners automatically inserts fasteners with automatic size selection based on the sizes of the holes or slots.

Fasteners can be sourced from the user's custom library or Content Center. Supports 5 material types for each fastener.

To add a bolted connection, user selects only two edges, allowing the application to determine the diameter and length of the inserted the fasteners.

Key Features

 

• Supports both metric and imperial fasteners.
• Compatible with all custom libraries and part types and Content Center, including integration with Autodesk® Vault®.
• Allows selection from 5 material types per fastener item.
• Can insert fasteners into both round and slotted holes.
• Automatically validates the model for inconsistencies. For example, if a smooth Ø8 mm hole is selected alongside an M10 threaded hole, a relevant warning is displayed.
• Detects interference between fasteners and the model.
• Fasteners are highlighted in red if a collision is detected.
• Fasteners are highlighted in yellow if placed in holes with no clearance (e.g., inserting an M8 fastener into a Ø8 mm hole).
• Automatically enables a half-section view state for improved visualization.
• Supports placing fasteners into folders, with customizable folder names.
• Supports placement in free space without constraints.
• Allows toggling between fully and partially threaded hex head bolts.
• Enables propagation of fasteners across multiple faces simultaneously.
• Supports insertion Content Center items as custom parts into specified folder.

Technical Notes

• Only standard (coarse) thread pitches are supported; fine threads are not available at this time.
• Supported metric fastener sizes include the following recommended thread sizes:
• M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, M8, M10, M12, M16, M20, M24, M30, M36, M42, M48, M56, M64 (e.g., a Ø16 mm hole will automatically use an M12 bolt)
• Additional sizes may be included in future releases.

Trial and Subscription Description

 

The app provides a 30-day free trial with full functionality.

You can purchase a subscription here or contact us if you need an invoice: support@moveworkforward.com.

Attention! If you purchase a subscription through the App Store, make sure you are logged in with the same email used for Autodesk® Inventor®. Otherwise, please contact our support team.

If you prefer to activate the subscription using an activation key or don't have internet access on your computer, please contact us.

If you want to purchase a subscription for multiple users, please contact us as well. We may be able to offer you a group purchase discount.

Please watch the video tutorial about Place Fasteners plug-in:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVMeD1rpUns

https://youtu.be/CuIwsWbaw4A