Inserting a Smart Fastener into a Hole Series

You must install and activate SOLIDWORKS Toolbox Library to enable the Smart Fasteners tab.

To insert a Smart Fastener into a hole series:

  1. Click Hole Series (Features toolbar) or Insert > Assembly Feature > Hole > Hole Series.
  2. Select the Smart Fasteners tab.
  3. Under Fastener Options, select Place Fastener.
    The software inserts the appropriate Smart Fastener into the hole series.
  4. Set the options:
    • Auto size based on start hole. Automatically sets the Smart Fastener size based on the start hole.
    • Stack Components
    • Properties