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Isometric Symbol Fonts - Assembling the parts  - page 5
Step 11
Creating the wood screws.
Dupe and resize the threads of the wood screws according to the table below:
  • Hex = 4.125 inches wide
  • Round = 4.50 inches wide
  • Cap = 4.125 inches wide
  • Pan = 4.375 inches wide
  • Flat = 4.146 inches wide

Then use the procedure outlined below for each head:

  • Duplicate the various heads and align it to the top or bottom of the threads as shown.
  • Center each head on the threads.
  • Once everything is positioned marquee select sets of components and combine (Ctrl+L) them and then break apart (Ctrl+K) the result. Repeat the process until everything is broken apart.
  • Use the Shaping Docker to Trim the unneeded segments as shown. Be sure to delete any overlapping unneeded segments.
  • Re-combine (Ctrl+L) each thread and head set individually. Note: Only one set is shown for clarity. You must go through the entire process for each thread set and head combination. Creates 92 screws.

Step 12

Ok, everything is almost ready. The accompanying illustration is to provide a little guidance about how organize all this stuff. It should also be obvious that all of these symbols will not fit in one symbol font (214 positions). Next month we will perform the final organization and export of your fonts.

 

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