Fusion 360 move sketch
To rename a sketch simply double-click on the sketch in the Fusion 360 Browser…and type out a new name that will help you remember what the sketch was used for.Ĭreating a new sketch can also be done in the reverse order.
Otherwise, you’ll find in large assembly models it can become confusing and really slow down your workflow, specifically when you need to reference sketches later on. I can click the lightbulb icon to toggle the sketch on and off as necessary.Īnother important thing to note for those of you just getting started with 3D modeling… You’ll want to get into the habit of renaming your sketches after you create them.
Use the browser to make changes to objects and control visibility of objects. If you’d like to turn the sketch back on you can find it located in the sketch folder, which is located in the Fusion 360 browser The browser lists objects in your design (everything from planes and sketches to parts and assemblies). Any time you use a sketch to create 3-Dimensional geometry, the sketch will automatically be turned off. More, the sketch no longer appears in my canvas window. Select a plane, draw a rectangle then specify the height of the box. More the bottom of the box Creates a solid box. More to take a look at Re-arranges screen to look at selected object. You’ll also notice if I use the viewcube Use the ViewCube to orbit your design or view the design from standard view positions. If I select the sketch profile, I can extrude it, creating a 3-Dimensional object.Īgain, take notice that this automatically closed us out of the sketch environment. You’ll notice this automatically changes the angle of the sketch plane so we can see the sketch from a perspective. More command from the create drop-down list. Select the profile or planar face then specify the distance to extrude. I’ll select the extrude Adds depth to a closed sketch profile or planar face. More” in the toolbar ORRR, you can select a modeling command from the create dropdown list. To exit the sketch environment, you can either hit “ stop sketch Exits the sketch that is currently open. If you’re new to 3D modeling, it’s important to realize that sketches can be as simple as a basic geometric shape, or they can be very complex, utilizing a combination of the sketch geometry that’s available.Īny time you want to turn a 2-Dimensional sketch into a 3-Dimensional shape, you’ll need to leave the sketch environment. I’ll click on the center origin…drag out with my mouse… and click again to set the rectangle. I’ll continue on by selecting the center-rectangle tool from the sketch dropdown list. However, if you find this auto-rotate doesn’t work well with your workflow you can always turn this feature off in your Fusion 360 preferences. Most of the time, you’ll want to look directly at your sketch plane. I’ll go ahead and choose the bottom plane, and you’ll notice that the view automatically rotates to look directly at the sketch plane. More away from the plane…going up in the direction of the Y-axis. Pause the cursor over the curve to preview the portion to be extended. The 3D features would extend Extends a curve to the nearest intersecting curve or boundary geometry. The plane will dictate the way your 3D model sits… along with the direction any 3D features can be created.įor instance, if I was going to create a lego by drawing the bottom perimeter, then I’d want to choose the XZ plane, as this is the bottom plane.
It’s important to note that the sketch plane you choose does matter. More one of the three origin planes to create my sketch. However, I’m currently working from a blank document, so I’ll select The selection mode controls how objects are select when you drag in the canvas. In order to start a sketch on a face, there must already be existing 3D geometry, which I will demonstrate in just a bit. The first step to starting a sketch is selecting the 2D plane or a face to draw the sketch on. You’ll also find “Create sketch” available in the “create” drop-down list. More” button in the toolbar Use the Toolbar to select the workspace you want to work in, and the tool you want to use in the workspace selected. Select Finish Sketch to exit out of the mode. To get started you’ll have to click the “ create sketch Enters Sketch mode and creates a new sketch on a selected plane or face. By the end of this video, you’ll understand the various ways you can create a new sketch in Fusion 360.Ĭreating sketches with 2-dimensional geometry is a critical step in any CAD program.