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Transcript
00:02
create a blueprint
00:06
in this video we'll import a cad model,
00:08
update a title block, apply dimensions and tolerances and apply G. D. N. T. Symbols
00:15
infusion 3 60. Let's get started with the supply design simple block.
00:19
Now it's important whenever you import a model,
00:22
if it wasn't drawn in Fusion 3 60 that you validate the units.
00:26
In this case I'm going to use inspect and
00:28
just double check a couple of the dimensions.
00:30
For example you can see this bottom edge is two inches long.
00:34
Having a nice round imperial number.
00:36
Tells me that this part was designed in the inch unit system.
00:40
Often times when you import a model.
00:42
It's a good idea to double check a handful of
00:44
dimensions to get an idea what units it was designed in
00:47
just in case you don't have that information
00:50
for this example let's go ahead and create a simple detailed drawing to do this.
00:54
We'll go to our workspace picker select drawing and from design.
00:59
Remember in Fusion 3 60 that we have two
01:02
different standards to select from a sme and I.
01:05
S. O. Depending on which projection you want to use with your drawing views.
01:09
You'll need to select the appropriate standard.
01:11
In this case a sme will allow us to use a third angle
01:15
projection and the ISO standard will allow us to use first single projection.
01:19
We can choose what we want to bring into our detailed drawing.
01:23
In this case it's a single part. So we're going to use the full assembly
01:26
we're going to create it new with no templates so from scratch with
01:30
the inch unit system and we're going to select a sheet size.
01:33
Notice that in this case we have a handful of sheet sizes available.
01:37
We have a four A three, A two A one and a zero.
01:42
The sheet sizes will be based partially on the standards. So for example
01:47
will have different sheet sizes available.
01:50
The B sheet sizes 17 by 11
01:52
and for it. So
01:54
the sheet sizes are going to be a zero through A four.
01:58
Once again,
01:58
it's important at this stage that we select
02:00
the appropriate standard units and sheet sizes.
02:03
Some properties of a detailed drawing can be changed after the fact but
02:07
the standards will be set at this point when we're creating our drawing
02:11
for this example, I'm going to go ahead and use an A four sheet size.
02:15
We'll select OK.
02:17
And we're prompt with a detailed drawing.
02:20
The first thing that we need to do is we need to place our first drawing view.
02:23
We're going to be using the front orientation and
02:26
placing the view in the upper right hand quadrant.
02:28
We can set our style in this case visible edges,
02:32
the scale at 1 to 1 tangent edges fully visible.
02:36
And then select OK.
02:38
From here we want to create our projected views.
02:41
So from create will select projected view
02:45
will select the base view or parent view and we'll drag the views down
02:49
in this case because we're using first angle projection We can see the
02:53
top of the part we see our champ for and the vertical wall
02:56
we can select left click to place our view and then we'll drag our right hand view
03:02
and then we can place our isometric view,
03:04
select the green check mark to continue.
03:07
It's important to note that the sheet scale and the number
03:10
is going to be based inside of our title block.
03:13
Once again, depending on the standards that you're using,
03:16
certain information will be provided in the title block for you
03:19
in this case since we are using the ISO standard,
03:22
our title block looks different than an sme standard.
03:25
If we go back and we modify any parameters of the base view for example,
03:30
we can double click and modify the scale.
03:32
This is going to update all the views that are currently linked to it.
03:36
In this case we want to stick to a 1-1 view.
03:39
We can also move these views around if we need
03:42
to reposition them for more space for dimensions or annotations.
03:46
Next we want to make some adjustments to the information inside of our title block.
03:50
If we left click on the title block,
03:52
it's going to select the title block information from here we
03:56
can right click and notice we're presented with new title block.
03:59
Edit title block and edit properties
04:02
in this case edit properties will allow us to
04:04
modify the attributes that are predefined in this title block
04:08
first instead of the full name and created by I'm
04:10
going to double click on it and change this to mp
04:14
we're going to hit enter to accept the attribute
04:16
next under the title instead of simple block.
04:19
We're going to change this to intro to blueprints.
04:22
So remove the title and type in intro to blueprints.
04:27
If you want to add any additional information,
04:30
you simply need to double click on the attributes and then hit enter to accept it.
04:34
Once we're done we can finish the properties
04:36
and the new information populates our title block.
04:39
Next we want to apply some basic dimensions.
04:42
Remember it's important with your dimension ng schemes to
04:44
ensure that you don't have more dimensions than necessary.
04:47
So we're going to select dimensions and we're going to begin by
04:50
creating an overall height dimension based on our right hand view.
04:55
Once again based on the standards were using
04:59
the units are going to be displayed differently.
05:01
The
05:02
standard will have the unit displayed in
05:03
this orientation next to the dimension line
05:06
while the
05:08
standard are also
05:09
standard will have the number displayed in between the leader line.
05:13
Next we're going to go to our front view and we're
05:17
going to select these end points to display a width.
05:20
We want to display a height
05:24
And we also want the internal height from these two edges.
05:28
We needed to display the height from this bottom edge to this edge here
05:32
and we're going to use the top view to give the overall width and height dimensions.
05:39
Keeping in mind that we can't select an entire edge or we can select the corner points
05:44
If you have a design that has champers or tapered edges
05:47
using the extensions of the corner points can be helpful.
05:51
Next we need some additional information.
05:53
We don't know how long this edges or the angle here.
05:56
So I'm going to select this edge and I'm going to bring this dimension up.
06:01
Note that these two lines cross.
06:02
So we want to make sure that we come back and use a dimension break.
06:05
Next we want to dimension the angle here so we need
06:08
to select two edges and then we can indicate the angle
06:13
I'm going to hit escape to get off my dimension tool and after dimensions
06:16
are created we can reposition them to make sure that the drawing is clear.
06:20
Notice that a lot of these dimension lines are overlapping.
06:23
This can be problematic whenever you're creating a dimension to drawing.
06:27
So you want to make sure that you
06:28
position specific dimensions in areas that make sense.
06:31
For example this .75 can be reduced and we can pull it down here so it's nice and clear
06:39
as we take a look at our detailed drawing.
06:41
If any dimensions do overlap we can use the dimension and dimension break option.
06:45
This will ensure that the dimension lines or at least the extensions of
06:48
them have a break to make sure that we indicate a clean dimension.
06:53
Next we want to add some G. D and T.
06:55
Or geometric dimension ng intolerance and symbols.
06:58
So from the symbols area we want to select data identifier.
07:03
The data identifiers will help us identify critical locations on a part.
07:07
First I'm going to select the object the position of the data identifier.
07:11
It's extension and then I can right click and select OK. Or left click on the green.
07:15
Check the first datum identifier is going to be a and I'll select OK.
07:20
We're going to repeat this process and select the left edge.
07:24
Select its position,
07:25
its extension distance and then the green check mark to select.
07:28
Okay
07:29
if we want to reposition data identifiers we can
07:32
do that after the fact by moving them around
07:34
but note that their extension lines might overlap
07:37
So it might take a little bit of practice to figure out
07:39
exactly where you need to select in order to reposition your data.
07:43
We can also use other features such as texts,
07:46
notes and leaders to help identify certain areas of the design.
07:50
For example, a leader note might be helpful to point to a specific edge.
07:54
We can add a note such as break all edges
07:58
that could apply to an entire part or just a specific area of a design.
08:03
I'm gonna double click the mouse wheel to fit my drawing view to screen.
08:07
There are other aspects of detailed drawings that we
08:09
do need to also talk about For example,
08:12
tolerance values on dimensions,
08:14
this one inch dimension.
08:15
For example, if we need to add a tolerance value,
08:17
we can simply double click on the dimension which opens up our dimension.
08:21
Dialogue inside of here. By default we can see the representation of the dimension,
08:26
any specific symbols that we need to
08:28
insert the primary and potentially secondary units,
08:31
whether or not it has leading or trailing zeros
08:34
and also unit abbreviations.
08:36
For example, if we wanted to make sure that inch was displayed on the units,
08:40
we could do that.
08:41
We also have options for tolerances and inspections.
08:44
If we enable these options,
08:46
note that the tolerances can have a symmetric a deviation or a limit type
08:52
in this case, if we select the option to use limit,
08:55
we need to add an upper and lower bounds for those limits.
08:58
For example, if this block could be one inch or above but not below.
09:03
The lower tolerance value would be zero based off the measurement.
09:07
So it goes from 1 to 1.1.
09:10
If we use a deviation value we're giving it a value plus or minus above or below
09:16
and if we use a symmetrical tolerance, this will give us a plus or minus value
09:21
again,
09:21
depending on the intent and the units you might need to play
09:25
around with these options to see how your dimensions need to be displayed
09:29
next we have an inspection option
09:31
inspection options, allow us to add frames, labels and rates.
09:35
If we need certain dimensions to be inspected.
09:37
This is a critical aspect of the manufacturing process and certain
09:41
areas of a detailed drawing are likely to have inspection notes
09:45
so make sure that you do pay attention to the tolerance
09:47
values and any symbols or notes around the detailed drawing.
09:51
Next let's make sure that we do save our detailed drawing by default.
09:56
This will take on the name of our design in this case,
09:58
simple block and simply add drawing after the fact we
10:02
can save this as is or we can modify the name
10:05
From here.
10:06
I suggest you continue to play with adding detailed drawing elements to
10:09
make sure that you're comfortable with using them in fusion 360.
10:13
If you want to keep this drawing sheet, you can always go to the bottom.
10:16
Select quick add and add a secondary sheet here.
10:20
You can start again by adding a base view.
10:22
You can place the base view as well as
10:24
any other settings or projections based on that view.
10:28
So it's a great way for you to play around
10:29
with adding detailed drawing elements without affecting the original sheet.
10:34
Once again, make sure that you do save and save often
10:37
and then we can move on to the next step
Video transcript
00:02
create a blueprint
00:06
in this video we'll import a cad model,
00:08
update a title block, apply dimensions and tolerances and apply G. D. N. T. Symbols
00:15
infusion 3 60. Let's get started with the supply design simple block.
00:19
Now it's important whenever you import a model,
00:22
if it wasn't drawn in Fusion 3 60 that you validate the units.
00:26
In this case I'm going to use inspect and
00:28
just double check a couple of the dimensions.
00:30
For example you can see this bottom edge is two inches long.
00:34
Having a nice round imperial number.
00:36
Tells me that this part was designed in the inch unit system.
00:40
Often times when you import a model.
00:42
It's a good idea to double check a handful of
00:44
dimensions to get an idea what units it was designed in
00:47
just in case you don't have that information
00:50
for this example let's go ahead and create a simple detailed drawing to do this.
00:54
We'll go to our workspace picker select drawing and from design.
00:59
Remember in Fusion 3 60 that we have two
01:02
different standards to select from a sme and I.
01:05
S. O. Depending on which projection you want to use with your drawing views.
01:09
You'll need to select the appropriate standard.
01:11
In this case a sme will allow us to use a third angle
01:15
projection and the ISO standard will allow us to use first single projection.
01:19
We can choose what we want to bring into our detailed drawing.
01:23
In this case it's a single part. So we're going to use the full assembly
01:26
we're going to create it new with no templates so from scratch with
01:30
the inch unit system and we're going to select a sheet size.
01:33
Notice that in this case we have a handful of sheet sizes available.
01:37
We have a four A three, A two A one and a zero.
01:42
The sheet sizes will be based partially on the standards. So for example
01:47
will have different sheet sizes available.
01:50
The B sheet sizes 17 by 11
01:52
and for it. So
01:54
the sheet sizes are going to be a zero through A four.
01:58
Once again,
01:58
it's important at this stage that we select
02:00
the appropriate standard units and sheet sizes.
02:03
Some properties of a detailed drawing can be changed after the fact but
02:07
the standards will be set at this point when we're creating our drawing
02:11
for this example, I'm going to go ahead and use an A four sheet size.
02:15
We'll select OK.
02:17
And we're prompt with a detailed drawing.
02:20
The first thing that we need to do is we need to place our first drawing view.
02:23
We're going to be using the front orientation and
02:26
placing the view in the upper right hand quadrant.
02:28
We can set our style in this case visible edges,
02:32
the scale at 1 to 1 tangent edges fully visible.
02:36
And then select OK.
02:38
From here we want to create our projected views.
02:41
So from create will select projected view
02:45
will select the base view or parent view and we'll drag the views down
02:49
in this case because we're using first angle projection We can see the
02:53
top of the part we see our champ for and the vertical wall
02:56
we can select left click to place our view and then we'll drag our right hand view
03:02
and then we can place our isometric view,
03:04
select the green check mark to continue.
03:07
It's important to note that the sheet scale and the number
03:10
is going to be based inside of our title block.
03:13
Once again, depending on the standards that you're using,
03:16
certain information will be provided in the title block for you
03:19
in this case since we are using the ISO standard,
03:22
our title block looks different than an sme standard.
03:25
If we go back and we modify any parameters of the base view for example,
03:30
we can double click and modify the scale.
03:32
This is going to update all the views that are currently linked to it.
03:36
In this case we want to stick to a 1-1 view.
03:39
We can also move these views around if we need
03:42
to reposition them for more space for dimensions or annotations.
03:46
Next we want to make some adjustments to the information inside of our title block.
03:50
If we left click on the title block,
03:52
it's going to select the title block information from here we
03:56
can right click and notice we're presented with new title block.
03:59
Edit title block and edit properties
04:02
in this case edit properties will allow us to
04:04
modify the attributes that are predefined in this title block
04:08
first instead of the full name and created by I'm
04:10
going to double click on it and change this to mp
04:14
we're going to hit enter to accept the attribute
04:16
next under the title instead of simple block.
04:19
We're going to change this to intro to blueprints.
04:22
So remove the title and type in intro to blueprints.
04:27
If you want to add any additional information,
04:30
you simply need to double click on the attributes and then hit enter to accept it.
04:34
Once we're done we can finish the properties
04:36
and the new information populates our title block.
04:39
Next we want to apply some basic dimensions.
04:42
Remember it's important with your dimension ng schemes to
04:44
ensure that you don't have more dimensions than necessary.
04:47
So we're going to select dimensions and we're going to begin by
04:50
creating an overall height dimension based on our right hand view.
04:55
Once again based on the standards were using
04:59
the units are going to be displayed differently.
05:01
The
05:02
standard will have the unit displayed in
05:03
this orientation next to the dimension line
05:06
while the
05:08
standard are also
05:09
standard will have the number displayed in between the leader line.
05:13
Next we're going to go to our front view and we're
05:17
going to select these end points to display a width.
05:20
We want to display a height
05:24
And we also want the internal height from these two edges.
05:28
We needed to display the height from this bottom edge to this edge here
05:32
and we're going to use the top view to give the overall width and height dimensions.
05:39
Keeping in mind that we can't select an entire edge or we can select the corner points
05:44
If you have a design that has champers or tapered edges
05:47
using the extensions of the corner points can be helpful.
05:51
Next we need some additional information.
05:53
We don't know how long this edges or the angle here.
05:56
So I'm going to select this edge and I'm going to bring this dimension up.
06:01
Note that these two lines cross.
06:02
So we want to make sure that we come back and use a dimension break.
06:05
Next we want to dimension the angle here so we need
06:08
to select two edges and then we can indicate the angle
06:13
I'm going to hit escape to get off my dimension tool and after dimensions
06:16
are created we can reposition them to make sure that the drawing is clear.
06:20
Notice that a lot of these dimension lines are overlapping.
06:23
This can be problematic whenever you're creating a dimension to drawing.
06:27
So you want to make sure that you
06:28
position specific dimensions in areas that make sense.
06:31
For example this .75 can be reduced and we can pull it down here so it's nice and clear
06:39
as we take a look at our detailed drawing.
06:41
If any dimensions do overlap we can use the dimension and dimension break option.
06:45
This will ensure that the dimension lines or at least the extensions of
06:48
them have a break to make sure that we indicate a clean dimension.
06:53
Next we want to add some G. D and T.
06:55
Or geometric dimension ng intolerance and symbols.
06:58
So from the symbols area we want to select data identifier.
07:03
The data identifiers will help us identify critical locations on a part.
07:07
First I'm going to select the object the position of the data identifier.
07:11
It's extension and then I can right click and select OK. Or left click on the green.
07:15
Check the first datum identifier is going to be a and I'll select OK.
07:20
We're going to repeat this process and select the left edge.
07:24
Select its position,
07:25
its extension distance and then the green check mark to select.
07:28
Okay
07:29
if we want to reposition data identifiers we can
07:32
do that after the fact by moving them around
07:34
but note that their extension lines might overlap
07:37
So it might take a little bit of practice to figure out
07:39
exactly where you need to select in order to reposition your data.
07:43
We can also use other features such as texts,
07:46
notes and leaders to help identify certain areas of the design.
07:50
For example, a leader note might be helpful to point to a specific edge.
07:54
We can add a note such as break all edges
07:58
that could apply to an entire part or just a specific area of a design.
08:03
I'm gonna double click the mouse wheel to fit my drawing view to screen.
08:07
There are other aspects of detailed drawings that we
08:09
do need to also talk about For example,
08:12
tolerance values on dimensions,
08:14
this one inch dimension.
08:15
For example, if we need to add a tolerance value,
08:17
we can simply double click on the dimension which opens up our dimension.
08:21
Dialogue inside of here. By default we can see the representation of the dimension,
08:26
any specific symbols that we need to
08:28
insert the primary and potentially secondary units,
08:31
whether or not it has leading or trailing zeros
08:34
and also unit abbreviations.
08:36
For example, if we wanted to make sure that inch was displayed on the units,
08:40
we could do that.
08:41
We also have options for tolerances and inspections.
08:44
If we enable these options,
08:46
note that the tolerances can have a symmetric a deviation or a limit type
08:52
in this case, if we select the option to use limit,
08:55
we need to add an upper and lower bounds for those limits.
08:58
For example, if this block could be one inch or above but not below.
09:03
The lower tolerance value would be zero based off the measurement.
09:07
So it goes from 1 to 1.1.
09:10
If we use a deviation value we're giving it a value plus or minus above or below
09:16
and if we use a symmetrical tolerance, this will give us a plus or minus value
09:21
again,
09:21
depending on the intent and the units you might need to play
09:25
around with these options to see how your dimensions need to be displayed
09:29
next we have an inspection option
09:31
inspection options, allow us to add frames, labels and rates.
09:35
If we need certain dimensions to be inspected.
09:37
This is a critical aspect of the manufacturing process and certain
09:41
areas of a detailed drawing are likely to have inspection notes
09:45
so make sure that you do pay attention to the tolerance
09:47
values and any symbols or notes around the detailed drawing.
09:51
Next let's make sure that we do save our detailed drawing by default.
09:56
This will take on the name of our design in this case,
09:58
simple block and simply add drawing after the fact we
10:02
can save this as is or we can modify the name
10:05
From here.
10:06
I suggest you continue to play with adding detailed drawing elements to
10:09
make sure that you're comfortable with using them in fusion 360.
10:13
If you want to keep this drawing sheet, you can always go to the bottom.
10:16
Select quick add and add a secondary sheet here.
10:20
You can start again by adding a base view.
10:22
You can place the base view as well as
10:24
any other settings or projections based on that view.
10:28
So it's a great way for you to play around
10:29
with adding detailed drawing elements without affecting the original sheet.
10:34
Once again, make sure that you do save and save often
10:37
and then we can move on to the next step
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