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Transcript
00:03
In this video, you’ll
00:05
• identify appropriate file types for running simulation studies,
00:09
• and capture design history.
00:12
Models imported into a static stress simulation must be solid body models saved in a compatible format,
00:21
such as standard STEP and IGES files.
00:25
Many native CAD file formats can also be imported, including native Fusion 360 and Inventor file formats.
00:34
Be aware that STL and OBJ files are typically not appropriate file types for static stress studies
00:42
because they are mesh files, not solid bodies.
00:47
To import a file into Fusion 360, you can simply drag and drop it in.
00:54
First, open your file browser to the folder containing the files you wish to import.
01:00
Then, in Fusion,
01:03
From the Data Panel, select Upload.
01:06
The Upload dialog displays.
01:09
Back in your file browser, select the files you wish to import, and then drag and drop them into the Upload dialog.
01:19
Alternatively, you can also click Select Files and browse for the file or files you want to import.
01:28
When you have selected all the files you want to import, click Upload.
01:32
The Job Status dialog displays and indicates the progress of the upload.
01:39
You can wait for the upload to complete, but, if you close the dialog, the files will upload in the background,
01:46
and the progress bar will display within the Data Panel.
01:50
When importing an assembly from other native CAD formats, such as Inventor,
01:55
it may be necessary to upload both a top-level assembly and part files.
02:02
Again, from the Data Panel, select Upload.
02:06
From your file browser, select an Inventor IAM assembly file and drag-and-drop it into the Upload dialog.
02:15
A warning displays, indicating that reference parts and sub-assemblies are required.
02:21
Repeat this process for the corresponding Inventor IPT part files, and then click Upload.
02:29
The Job Status dialog displays.
02:33
Close the dialog to run the upload in the background.
02:36
It is important to keep in mind that when importing files, the design history is turned off by default.
02:44
To see this, from the Data Panel, open one of the imported models, such as Bracket_Simplify.
02:53
To capture the design history, from the Browser, right-click Bracket Simplify v1 and,
03:02
from the shortcut menu, select Capture Design History.
03:07
The Timeline displays, which indicates that the design history is now being captured.
03:13
Importing models into Fusion 360 is a seamless process.
03:19
When you are finished with the import, be sure to save your file.
Video transcript
00:03
In this video, you’ll
00:05
• identify appropriate file types for running simulation studies,
00:09
• and capture design history.
00:12
Models imported into a static stress simulation must be solid body models saved in a compatible format,
00:21
such as standard STEP and IGES files.
00:25
Many native CAD file formats can also be imported, including native Fusion 360 and Inventor file formats.
00:34
Be aware that STL and OBJ files are typically not appropriate file types for static stress studies
00:42
because they are mesh files, not solid bodies.
00:47
To import a file into Fusion 360, you can simply drag and drop it in.
00:54
First, open your file browser to the folder containing the files you wish to import.
01:00
Then, in Fusion,
01:03
From the Data Panel, select Upload.
01:06
The Upload dialog displays.
01:09
Back in your file browser, select the files you wish to import, and then drag and drop them into the Upload dialog.
01:19
Alternatively, you can also click Select Files and browse for the file or files you want to import.
01:28
When you have selected all the files you want to import, click Upload.
01:32
The Job Status dialog displays and indicates the progress of the upload.
01:39
You can wait for the upload to complete, but, if you close the dialog, the files will upload in the background,
01:46
and the progress bar will display within the Data Panel.
01:50
When importing an assembly from other native CAD formats, such as Inventor,
01:55
it may be necessary to upload both a top-level assembly and part files.
02:02
Again, from the Data Panel, select Upload.
02:06
From your file browser, select an Inventor IAM assembly file and drag-and-drop it into the Upload dialog.
02:15
A warning displays, indicating that reference parts and sub-assemblies are required.
02:21
Repeat this process for the corresponding Inventor IPT part files, and then click Upload.
02:29
The Job Status dialog displays.
02:33
Close the dialog to run the upload in the background.
02:36
It is important to keep in mind that when importing files, the design history is turned off by default.
02:44
To see this, from the Data Panel, open one of the imported models, such as Bracket_Simplify.
02:53
To capture the design history, from the Browser, right-click Bracket Simplify v1 and,
03:02
from the shortcut menu, select Capture Design History.
03:07
The Timeline displays, which indicates that the design history is now being captured.
03:13
Importing models into Fusion 360 is a seamless process.
03:19
When you are finished with the import, be sure to save your file.
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