Solid Body from Sketch

[adbuch]

Tom - I watched your video. Your sketch does not go away, it is just not visible. You can turn it back on to see it superimposed on your solid body. Then you can extrude your round bosses (to different heights if you like) and lastly do an extruded cut for the holes.

David

[Joe Jones]

I really need to learn how to use Fusion 360!

Joe

[adbuch]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSRKJgTSS4c

[acourtjester]

Thanks for the reply will check it out. Like many things you skip things while learning, best to ask an "Expert" and learn. Like the guy said the more you do thing the better you learn. I watched the series and it is a good starting point.

[Joe Jones]

Fusion360 is a powerful drawing program! I use Google SketchUp for this stuff. It has the same basic functions. You just need to learn to use the tools...

I just export this drawing to my 3D printer and let it go!

Joe

[acourtjester]

My print from my first drawing in Fusion

[acourtjester]

New attempt with instructions (Thanks David) it works

[adbuch]

New attempt with instructions (Thanks David) it works
Well it work fine Thanks.JPG

Tom - that turned out great! It's very easy once you get the hang of it. I know that some of the woodworkers use Sketchup for some basic layouts, but for true parametric modeling programs like Fusion 360, SolidWorks, FreeCAD, or SolidEdge 3D are the way to go.

David

[acourtjester]

It seems that it is easier to do the 2-D sizing and positioning of the items. The tool control is quicker then the other CAD program I used. And the 3-D modeling is easier to work with too. With them being combined is a big plus.

[adbuch]

It seems that it is easier to do the 2-D sizing and positioning of the items. The tool control is quicker then the other CAD program I used. And the 3-D modeling is easier to work with too. With them being combined is a big plus.

Tom - some would say it's the "hot setup". Also - that parametric modeling is a huge plus should you need to go back and make changes to your design. No need to start over and draw again from scratch.

A good example would be the pipe cut flat patterns example I showed previously. Here it is again in case you missed it.

David

Slide show here.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PnJ48rRtik7i7fRc6


Fusion 360 file here.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CN6vgW ... sp=sharing

[acourtjester]

Check have in filed away Thanks