Numbers

2D Layout project. See also Slicer for Fusion project

base views, 223–227

bodies and components, 221

callouts, 230

center line, 227

dimensions, 228

Drawing workspace, 221–222

exporting sheet, 232–233

tables, 231

text and leader text, 229

title block, 232

2-point Rectangle, 6–7

3D printer slicers, 117

3D-printable G-code, 235

3-point point arc. See also Arc shape

copying and arraying, 180

sketching, 179

tool, 36

3-Point Rectangle tool, 35

A

actions, repeating, 15

add-ins vs. scripts, 188

Align tool, 105–106

analysis software, 143–148

angled plane, sketching on, 55. See also planes

Animation workspace, 9

appearance, 108–109

Arc shape, 22. See also 3-point point arc

assemblies

making, 217–220

and tables, 231

Autodesk

App Store, 187, 236

Meshmixer, 143, 173

Print Studio, 148

axes, listing, 10

B

ball joint, making for Car Phone Mount Assembly, 202–203

balloon callouts, 231

base views

callouts, 230

creating, 223

dimensions, 228

editing, 224–225

leader text, 229

projected views, 225–226

section views, 226–227

best practices, 148

Bevel option, 119

bodies. See also construction tools

converting sketches to, 67–68

creating, 8

ready-made, 63–64

Silhouette Split, 104

splitting, 103–104

bodies and components, 64–67. See also solid bodies; surface bodies

copying, 88–89

mirroring, 91–92

Pattern tool, 92–93

using, 64–67

Boolean operations, 99

Boundary Fill tool, 85–87

boxes. See also sculpt boxes

aligning to cylinders, 106

making, 63–64

tall-back chair, 159–163

bracket, measuring current size, 213

Break tool, 47

BRep, using with vase, 172–173

Browser panel, 10–11

C

Calendar tab, 15

callouts, adding to base views, 230

CAM workspace, 9. See also workspaces

2D and 3D cutting, 259

2D menu, 260–261

3D menu, 261–262

3D operation, 269–-275

Actions menu, 264

Adaptive Clearing, 269

Add-Ins menu, 265–266

CNC machine, 258

Cutting menu, 263

Drill menu, 262

G-code, 257

geometry, heights, passes, 272–275

Inspect menu, 265

Manage menu, 265

Multi-axis menu, 262

NC file for emoji plaque, 266

Operation Type, 267

Orientation, 268

post processing, 276–277

Select menu, 266

Select Tool dialog boxes, 271

setup, 260, 267–269

Simulate, 275–276

toolpath, 257

Turning menu, 262

website, 278

canvas, using with sketches, 198–199

Capture Image feature, 17

Car Phone Mount Assembly project

assembly, 217–220

base, 206–209

clip, 200–205

clip and base, 213–215

described, 197

hand sketch, 198–200

socket holes, 210–213

STL files, 216–217

center lines, 227

Center Rectangle tool, 35–36

chairs

short-back, 164–166

tall-back, 159–163

chamfer, using with edges, 122

Circle shape, 22

circles

adding to Emoji Wall Art, 154

ball bearing, 176

copying and arraying, 178

copying for Car Phone Mount Assembly, 202

offsetting, 178

point arc between, 179

quarter, 176–177

spacing, 177

Circular Pattern tool, 22, 50–51

Circumscribed/Inscribed Polygon tool, 38

clearances, 135

clip and base, scaling, 213–215

CNC machine, 258, 278

collaboration, 5, 15–17

colors and textures, applying, 9

Combine tool, 99–100, 133–134

Comments

bar, 4

panel, 14

components and bodies. See bodies and components

Conic Curve tool, 43

constraints and inferences, 25–26

construction tools. See also bodies; tools

Extrude, 67–68

Loft, 70–73

Revolve, 69–70

Rib, 74

Sweep, 69

Web, 75–76

converting files, 60

Copy method, 88–89

copying

and arraying arcs, 180

and arraying circles, 178

bodies and components, 88–89

circles for Car Phone Mount Assembly, 201

sketches, 30–31

Crease option, 119

Create Base feature, 93–94

Create menu, 63

cubes. See ViewCube

customization options, 5–6

cylinders

aligning boxes to, 106

creating, 167

modeling threads on, 77

D

Data panel

uploading to, 58–59

using, 4–5

dates, entering for collaboration, 15

Delete option, 109–112

deleting

faces, 164

sketches, 26–27

density of prints, 142

dependencies, 128–129

designs, accessing, 5

detail, preserving, 140

die-casting, 96

dimensions

adding to views, 228

driving vs. driven, 34

and sketch equations, 31–33

direct modeling mode

Edit Face, 114–115

vs. parametric modeling, 61–62

scaling in, 214

Discussions tab, 15

Display settings tool, 13–14

docking panels, 10–11

document settings, listing, 10

Draft tool, 96–97

drawing with Line tool, 23

Drawing workspace. See also workspaces

2D Layout project, 221–222

described, 9

driving vs. driven dimensions, 34

DXF (Autodesk Drawing Interchange Format), 56

E

Edge Polygon tool, 39

edges. See also manifold edges

chamfering and filleting, 122

manifold, 133

rounding, 165, 181–182, 205

separating, 119

Edit Face function, 114–115. See also faces

Edit Form tool, 122

editing. See also Modify menu

base views, 224–225

funnels, 123–124

McMaster-Carr gears, 185–187

sculpt files, 120–122

sketches, 28

Ellipse tool, 22, 40

emoji plaque, NC file for, 266

Emoji Wall Art project

circle, 154

filleting model, 156

image, 151

modeling sketch, 154–155

nail hole, 156–158

SVG file, 152–153

end mills, 258

endpoints, connecting, 24

epicyclic gear train. See also gears

positioning gears, 194–195

ring gear, 192–193

spur gears, 190–191

exporting sheets, 232–233

Extend tool, 22, 47, 124–125

Extrude and Loft tools, 67–68, 83–84

F

faces. See also Edit Face function

appearance, 24

deleting, 164

polygonal models, 135

replacing, 100–102

splitting, 102–103

subdividing, 116–117

thickening, 165

FDM (fused deposition modeling) printers, 117

Fidget Spinner project

arc, 180

circles, 176–179

extruding sketch, 180–181

rounding off edges, 181–182

File icon, 5

files

converting, 60

DXF (Autodesk Drawing Interchange Format), 56

importing, 5, 60

saving, 16–17

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), 56

uploading, 58–59

viewing open status, 5

Fillet tool

Emoji Wall Art project, 156

explained, 22

using, 45

filleting edges, 122

fixed/unfixed sketches, 57–58

Flatten option, 118

forms

hollowing, 96

tapering, 206–207

funnels, editing, 123–124

Fusion

downloading free subscription, xiii-xiv

interface, 4

G

G-code, 235, 257

gear generators, 196

gear ratio, determining, 196

gear train, modeling, 189–195

gears. See also planetary gear train

downloading, 183–185

editing, 185–187

generators, 187–189

Spur Gear tool, 188–189

geometric constraints, 25

glass build plates, 141

Graphics Diagnostic tool, 18

Grid and Snaps tool, 13–14, 20

G-wizard calculator website, 278

H

Help and links, 4–5

Hide option, 112–113

history tree

arrows, 4

features, 11–12

using to add nail hole, 156–158

holes

patching, 88

and threads, 76–78

I

imperial conversions, 22

importing files, 5, 60

inferences and constraints, 25–26

infill, 142

inserting sketches, 56–59

interface of Fusion, 4

Invite button, 15

IrfanView website, 151

J

JPEG files

converting to SVG, 60

importing, 60

K

keyboard shortcuts

copying sketches, 30

resource, 18

screenshots, 17

L

lathes, 262

layers, printing, 140–141

layout, generating multiple views, 9

leader text, 229

Line tool, 23

links, accessing, 5

Loft and Extrude tools, 70–73, 83–84

Look At tool, 13

M

manifold edges, 133. See also edges

manufacturing technique, applying, 244–245

Marking menus, 15

materials, applying, 108. See also physical materials

McMaster-Carr components, 183–187

Measure tool, 213

menus, resources, 18

Mesh to BRep, using with vase, 172

Mesh workspace, 9

Meshmixer, 148

metric conversions, 22

millimeters

default, 21

spacing circles, 177

using as units, 137

Mirror tool, 22, 50

Model workspace. See also workspaces

described, 9

editing sculpt files, 120–122

Pipe tool, 81–82

using, 63

Modeling mode

Create Base feature, 93–94

direct vs. parametric, 61–62

menu, 4

toolbar, 6–8

workflow, 63

Modify menu. See also editing

Align tool, 105–106

Combine tool, 99–100

Draft tool, 96–97

Replace Face tool, 100–102

Scale tool, 97

Shell tool, 96

Silhouette Split tool, 104–105

Split Body tool, 103–104

Split Face tool, 102–103

Move tool, 90

moving sketches, 29–30

multiview layout, generating, 9

N

nail hole, adding to Emoji Wall Art, 156–158

Named Views, 10

Navigation panel, 13–14

navigation tools, 4

NC (numerical control), 257

NC file for emoji plaque, 266

Netfabb analysis program, 144–148

New Design From File menu, 59

normals, reversing, 126–127

O

Offset tool, 22, 48–49, 87

Opacity setting, using with canvas, 199

Orbit tool, 13

orientation of models

choosing, 10

considering, 138–141

showing, 8–9

origin, listing, 10

Orthographic mode, 192

P

Pan tool, 13

panels, docking and undocking, 10–11

parameters, changing, 33, 113–114

parametric modeling mode

Create Base feature, 93–94

dependencies, 128–129

vs. direct modeling, 61–62

parts, saving as STL files, 216–217

Paste and Paste New methods, 90–91

Patch workspace, 9, 84–88, 123–128

Pattern tool, bodies and components, 92–93

patterns, cutting, 235

physical materials, 107. See also materials

Pipe tool, 81–82

planes. See also angled plane

listing, 10

and quadballs, 79–80

warping, 122

planetary gear train, 189. See also gears

positioning gears, 194–195

ring gear, 192–193

spur gears, 190–191

plastic shrinkage, 137

PNG files, importing, 60

Point tool, 44

polygon count, reducing for vase, 170–172

polygonal models, faces, 135

polygons

Circumscribed/Inscribed, 38

Edge, 39

front-facing, 133

using, 22

Ponoko design fabrication, 256

posting comments, 14

Press Pull, 8

print density, 142

print time, reducing, 143

printers, 117

printing layers, 140–141

Project tool, 22, 52–54

projected views, 225–226

proportions, changing, 166

puffy bead, modeling, 121–122

Q

quadballs and planes, 79–80

Quick access toolbar, 4–5

R

radial slices, 252

Rectangle tool, 6–7, 22

Rectangular Pattern tool, 22, 51–52

redo arrow, 5

Remove option, 112

Render workspace, 9

repeating actions, 15

Replace Face tool, 100–102

Reverse Normal tool, 126–127

Revolve tool, 69–70

Rib tool, 74. See also Web tool

rigidity, creating, 74

ring gear, modeling, 192–193

root component, 10

rotating sketches, 30, 69

rough modeling, 131

rounding edges, 165, 181–182, 205

routers, 258

S

Save icon, 5

saving files, 16–17

scale

equations, 214–215

modifying, 166

tool, 97

scars, preventing, 141

screenshots, 17

scripts vs. add-ins, 188

sculpt boxes. See also boxes

making, 78–79

thickening, 120

sculpt files, editing, 120–122

Sculpt tools, 118–119

Sculpt workspace

Bevel and Crease, 162–163

changing proportions, 166

Delete Faces, 164

Edit Form tool, 160–162

explained, 9–10

Extrude and Loft, 83–84

Fill Hole, 168

rounding edges, 165

subdividing faces, 116–117

Thicken Faces, 165

using, 78–84

section views, 226–227

Select tool, 10–11

selecting sketches, 26–27

selection sets, creating, 28

settings, 4

shapes

moving to surfaces, 22

offsetting, 22

reversing position, 22

sketching, 22–24

T-splines, 79

Sheet Metal workspace, 9–10

sheet size, and manufacturing settings, 242–243

sheets

2D layout, 232–233

default, 232

exporting, 232–233

sizing, 222

Shell tool, 96

ShopBot operators website, 278

Silhouette Split tool, 104–105

Simplify3D, 148

Simulation workspace, 9

sketch curves

and sketches, 24

trimming, 46

sketch equations and dimensions, 31–33

Sketch menu, 6–7, 22

Sketch Scale tool, 48

Sketch tools

3-Point Arc, 36

3-Point Rectangle, 35

Break, 47

Center Rectangle, 35–36

Circular Pattern, 50–51

Circumscribed/Inscribed Polygon, 38

Conic Curve, 43

Edge Polygon, 39

Ellipse, 40

Extend, 47

Fillet, 45

Mirror, 50

Offset, 48–49

Point, 44

Project, 52–54

Rectangular Pattern, 51–52

Sketch Scale, 48

Slot, 40–41

Spline, 41–42

Tangent Arc, 37

Text, 44

Trim, 46

sketches

angled planes, 55

bringing into workspaces, 198

converting into solids, 8

copying and arranging, 22, 30–31

deleting, 27

editing, 28

finishing, 24

fixed/unfixed, 57–58

inserting, 56–59

lofting, 72–73

modeling for Emoji Wall Art, 154–155

moving, 29–30

rotating, 30, 69

selecting and deleting, 26–27

SLA (stereolithography) printers, 117

slice direction, changing, 245

slice number, identifying, 248

Slicer for Fusion project. See also 2D Layout project

3D technique, 255

assembly steps, 247–248

axis, 248

construction techniques, 243–244, 249–254

Curve technique, 251

Dowels option, 244

downloading, 236–238, 256

exporting file, 248

folded panels, 252–255

installing, 236–238

interface, 238–241

interlocked slices, 249–251

joint types, 255

linking, 236–238

manufacturing settings, 242–243

Modify Form, 246

moving rods, 244

overview, 235

part number, 248

process, 244–248

radial slices, 252

saving and exporting, 256

sheet size, 242–243

Shrinkwrap, 246

Stacked Slices, 244

Slide Edge option, 118

Slot tool, 40–41

smoothness, orienting for, 141

snapping, 20, 105

socket holes, making for Car Phone Mount Assembly, 209–210

solid bodies, combining, 96. See also bodies and components

spheres

Car Phone Mount Assembly project, 202–203

scaling, 98

Spline tool, 22, 41–42

Split Body tool, 103–104

Split Face tool, 102–103

Spur Gear tool, 188–191

stair-stepping, avoiding, 140

stamps, 194

Stitch and Unstitch tools, 128

STL Analysis Software, 148

STL files

attaching to vase, 169–170

modifying and repairing, 9

saving parts as, 216–217

Stop Sketch feature, 8, 24

strength, orienting for, 139

supports, avoiding and minimizing, 138–139

surface bodies, trimming, 125–126. See also bodies and components

surface intersections, avoiding, 133–135

surface models

creating and editing, 9

versus solids, 84

surfaces, enlarging, 124–125

SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

converting JPEG to, 60

explained, 56

Sweep tool, 69

T

tables, using with assemblies, 231

Tangent Arc tool, 37

testing models, 9

text

on 3D prints, 142

and leader text, 229

tool, 44

textures and colors, applying, 9

Thicken tool, 82

Thingiverse website, 169

threads and holes, 76–78

TIFF files, importing, 60

timeline

arrows, 4

features, 11–12

using to add nail hole, 156–158

Tinkercad website, 148, 173–174

title blocks, 232

toolbars, 4

toolpaths

explained, 257

website, 278

tools. See also construction tools

Graphics Diagnostic, 18

leaving, 34

Pattern, 92–93

resources, 18

Spur Gear, 188–189

Trace Bitmap tool, 60

Trim tool, 22, 46, 125

T-spline shapes, 9, 79

Two Chairs and a Vase project

short-back chair, 164–166

tall-back chair, 159–163

vase, 167–174

U

UI (user interface) customization, 5–6

undo arrow, 5

undocking panels, 10–11

unfixed/fixed sketches, 57–58

units

choosing, 21–22

millimeters, 137

Unstitch and Stitch tools, 128

Unweld Edges option, 119

uploading files, 58–59

V

vase

attaching STL file, 169

converting BRep, 172

fill and straighten bottom, 168

Mesh to BRep, 173

reducing polygon count, 170–172

repairing flaws, 173

thickening, 173

vertices, repositioning, 118

videos, creating, 9

ViewCube, 4, 8–9

viewports, 13–14

views, listing, 10

W

wall thickness, 136–137

warping

minimizing, 139

planes, 122

water tightness, 132

Web tool, 75–76. See also Rib tool

websites

Autodesk App Store, 236

Autodesk Meshmixer, 173

Autodesk Print Studio, 148

Autodesk's App Store, 187

CAM workspace, 278

CNC machine, 278

gear generators, 196

gear ratio, 196

G-wizard calculator, 278

IrfanView, 151

menus, 18

Meshmixer, 148

online converter, 152

Ponoko design fabrication, 256

ShopBot operators, 278

shortcuts and hotkeys, 18

Simplify3D, 148

Slicer for Fusion project, 256

STL Analysis Software, 148

STL files, 169–170

Stratasys best practices, 148

Thingiverse, 169

Tinkercad, 148, 173–174

toolpaths, 278

tools, 18

work plane, 19

workspaces. See also CAM workspace; Drawing workspace; Model workspace

accessing, 15

modeling, 9–10

Patch, 84–88, 123–128

Sculpt, 78–84, 116–117

X

x-y plane, placing sketches in, 198

Z

Zoom tools, 13–14