Fusion documentation

Steps

1. create a construction plane
   1. this should be the plane you want to draw on.
2. Creating parameters
   1. Option A: go to Modify —> change parameters click the plus sign to add parameters —> type name and associated dimention
   2. Option B: when drawing or creating a shape you can define the parameter in dimension box by typing your variable name = value
3. Draw sketches and extrude to create geometry
   • see below for the various ways to build geometry
4. As you go name bodys, construction planes, and sketches to keep the drawing organized
5. When the geometry is complete, select bodies and convert to components
6. Perform analyses
   • Clash detection
7. Create manufacturing drawings

Creating a sketch

1. Click create sketch
2. select the plane one which you want to draw
3. define the shape by coordinates or by clicking and draging
4. click on the constrain symbol this allows you to enter values or variable names for dimensions and define relationships between elements of your sketch
5. when you are done click the green check in the upper left corner to finish sketch. Note: sketchs are just the 2D lines that you use to build your bodies and components. They are not attached to a body and can be used in generate more than one 3D geomentry.

Creating a body

1. select the sketch that you would like to extrude, sweep, revolve exc.
2. go to create and selct the appropriate function
3. follow the instructions on the properties window that opens on the left
4. In the example of an extrusion above you ensure a. ensure you have the correct profile selected, b. select the profile plane c. choose your direction d. select extend type e. specify a distance (in this case the distance is defined by a parameter) f. select the correct opperation

Note: that there are may default fields in place. typically these do not need to be modified but you should always check them. —— in the above example the operations field also allows to subtract or create a void. Although there will be a default it is very easy to miss checking this field and it will often not be the operation you intend.

To create another body make sure that you dont already have a body selected and start the process over.

Tip: It can be helpful to hide existing bodies and make sure the desired sketches are visible. This makes it easier to see what you are doing and avoid mistakes.

Shaping a body

1. You can shape a body into more complex geometry using all of the modify funtions
2. You can also add to body by extruding additional features. To do this:
   1. first ensure you have sketch on the correct plane that you would like to add geometry
   2. select the body you would like to add to
   3. click extrude
   4. select the sketch you would like to extrude and follow the directions.
   5. 
   6. In the example above a void is being cut from the existing body. Note that the operation is cut. Note that in this case the distance is entered as a function. This simply makes the math easier.

Mirroring parts

1. create a construction plane accross which you would like to mirror bodies. The center of what ever you are building is obviously recomended. you can drag the corner of the plane to make it an approprate size
2. select the body you would like to mirror
3. click the mirror function under create.

Parametric Design

There are two aspects of parametric design that are critical to working in fusion 1. Define Parameters 1. Option A: go to Modify —> change parameters click the plus sign to add parameters —> type name and associated dimention 2. Option B: when drawing or creating a shape you can define the parameter in dimension box by typing your variable name = value 3. Note that you can use other variables in your parameter definition 2. History tool 1. The history tool shown along the bottom of the

Creating Drawings for Cutting

For this example I will use a design for a wine rack constructed from equal thickness parts. This is a more practical design for computer controled cutting.

1. Ensure that all bodies that you want to cut are converted to components

1. In the upper left corner change the workspace to “Manufactuing”
2. go to the setup menu and “Create Manufacturing Model”

1. Right click on the newly created manufacturing model to edit
   • This allows you to edit only the manufacturing model without editing the design model model.
2. Go to Modify —> Arrange

1. Select the components you want to arrange in your 2D layout
   • It is helpful to un-check the preview if you have many pieces to select
2. Specify the size of the stock material
   • you can now check the preview to make sure everything looks ok