This version of "FastnerPak" contains the Mechanical Desktop (MDT) file "BHSHCS.DWG" For "Button Head Socket Hex Cap Screw" which is the ANSI designation for this type of fastener. It is linked to the EXCEL file of the same name "BHSHCS.XLS". This is a FREE* demo of the full Machine Design "FastnerPak" software package which contains all the common types and sizes of fastener components used in typical Machine, Fixture and Vehicle design and build projects both in INCH and METRIC sizes.

MAKE A BACK-UP COPY OF THE DOWNLOADED "ZIP" FILE AND STORE IN A SAFE PLACE.

TO LOAD THE DRAWING FILE:

1)From within Mechanical Desktop, choose "FILE OPEN"

2)Find "BHSHCS.DWG" in the "D:\DRAWINGS\FASTENERS\INCH" directory or whatever directory was chosen when the drawing was extracted from the zip file.

3)Double-click to load the file. A default size and length of the fastener is shown. To choose another size or length: a) On the main (top) menu choose "PART" then "DESIGN VARIABLES". The dialog box shows the current values for the default size and length. Choose "UPDATE LINK", after a short delay, the values are visible from the EXCEL file link when the down arrow is chosen. For example, the item #10-175 refers to this fastener, size #10, 1.75 (or 1-3/4) inches long under the head. Choose "OK" and the values will update to the chosen item and the part will be redrawn with the chosen values.

4) NOTE: This application was created while the "DESIGNSPACE" software
menu was installed for Mechanical Desktop. If you do not have this installed, a dialog box may display when the file loads to "show proxy graphics"? Choose OK. To suppress this notice for the future, type "PROXYNOTICE" at the command line. Choose "0" as the default value, then this notice will be suppressed.

5)The drawing is a fully parametric 3D solid model of the fastener. 2D and section views can be automatically created in paper space and the 2D views can be exported as a 2D drawing. The model can also be "exploded" and saved as a 3D AutoCAD 14 or 13 solid object in the same manner as any MDT object.

6)To insert the fastener into an assembly drawing, it is recommended to first save the desired item into another file using the "SAVE AS" option. Use a descriptive name such as "BHSHCS_10_175.dwg" in a separate project directory for the project that you are working on. If you want to change the size or length later, you can re-establish the link with the EXCEL spreadsheet as before.

7)ORDERING INFORMATION: TO ORDER THE COMPLETE VERSION OF "FASTNERPAK" FOR $45.00 PLUS 7.5% SALES TAX (ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ONLY) VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT www.gsfeng.com/FastnerPak.htm FOR DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS. FOR GROUND SHIPPING OPTION CALL 630-830-2480 OR FAX SIGNED COMPANY PURCHASE ORDER TO: 630-830-2480.(Subject to Credit Approval).
GSFE Engineering
2295 Cove Drive,
Hanover Park, IL 60103
USA

8)GSFE Engineering reserves the right to revise and improve this product at any time in the future as it sees fit.

*GSFE Engineering makes no warranty, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantibility or fitness for a particular purpose regarding these materials and makes such materials available solely on an "as is" basis. In no event shall GSFE Engineering be liable to anyone for special collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of use of these materials.

By proceeding to extract the software, the End User agrees to use the downloaded software only on one computer at a time, for the purposes of creating drawings with AutoDesk Mechanical Desktop software. The software shall not be used on more than one computer at the same time, copied, except for (1) backup copy, or decompiled, repackaged or resold. The software contains trade secrets and proprietary information and is protected by United States copyright laws and copyright laws of other countries.

If you do not accept the terms of this "End User's Agreement", you should not extract the software or destroy your copy without proceeding further.