Supported fastener types
Lightning has a unique approach for every fastener type. Bolts have a thread, a length and could use a washer, whereas washers have no thread, but they still have an M-prefix for the diameter.
You select a fastener type in step 3 of the Settings window.
All fastener types and their properties
These are the fastener types currently supported by Lightning.
| Fastener type | Has thread | Has M-prefix | Has length options | Has fit | Needs washer | Text in xml file |
| Anchor | x | Anchor | ||||
| Assembly (with length) * | AssemblyWithLength | |||||
| Assembly (without length) * | x | AssemblyWithoutLength | ||||
| Bolt (needs washer) | x | x | x | Bolt | ||
| Bolt (no washer)* | x | x | BoltNoWasher | |||
| Countersunk bolt | x | x | CountersunkBolt | |||
| Cup head bolt | x | x | CupHeadBolt | |||
| Eye bolt | x | x | EyeBolt | |||
| Insert | x | x | Insert | |||
| Key | x | Key | ||||
| Nail | x | Nail | ||||
| Nut | x | x | Nut | |||
| Pin | x | x | Pin | |||
| Retaining ring | RetainingRing | |||||
| Rivet | x | Rivet | ||||
| Screw | x | Screw | ||||
| Set screw | x | x | SetScrew | |||
| Shim | x | x | Shim | |||
| Shoulder screw | x | x | ShoulderScrew | |||
| Split pin | x | SplitPin | ||||
| Stud | x | x | Stud | |||
| Washer | x | Washer | ||||
| Other (with length) | x | OtherWithLength | ||||
| Other (without length) | OtherWithoutLength |
Notes:
- Assembly and BoltNoWasher support is added in Lightning 2.9.
- We add an M (for metric) prefix to the diameter if the fastener type has a thread or an M-prefix. Example: a 6mm washer is usually sold as M6.
- You can read more about XML files to speed up the setup process here.
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