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Sketch and edit 2D CAD models using parametric tools such as lines, rectangles, and constraints.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
5 min.
Transcript
00:03
Understanding sketch creation techniques is an important foundational skill for successful 3D modeling in Fusion.
00:10
In this example, you use parametric tools, such as lines, rectangles, and constraints to create and modify 2D sketches in Fusion.
00:21
Start with a new blank design.
00:23
To enter Sketch mode and begin creating a 2D sketch, on the Design workspace toolbar, click Solid > Create Sketch.
00:32
Follow the prompt to select a plane or planar face.
00:36
For this example, select the X-Z plane.
00:39
The Sketch contextual tab is added to the toolbar, and the Sketch Palette opens with additional settings.
00:46
You have several options for creating and editing sketch geometry, along with constraints that can be applied to the geometry.
00:53
Start by sketching a simple rectangle, using four lines.
00:58
On the Sketch toolbar, click Create > Line.
01:02
On the Navigation Bar at the bottom of the canvas, click Grid and Snaps, and select Snap to Grid.
01:10
As you click to place the first point of the line, notice that it snaps to a grid intersection point.
01:15
Click to place the second point, about 40 millimeters to the right.
01:19
For the remaining three lines, sketch randomly at different angles and different lengths,
01:24
but make sure you finish the fourth line by clicking the first point.
01:29
Note that the sketched shape is shaded.
01:31
This indicates that you now have a closed shape in Fusion.
01:35
With a closed shape you can do several things.
01:39
For example, you can extrude this shape to create a new body, surface, or form.
01:45
Next, add some constraints to configure the shape of your sketch.
01:49
On the Sketch toolbar, in the Constraints group, click Perpendicular.
01:55
Click the top line and then the right-hand line to apply a perpendicular right-angle constraint to the shape.
02:02
Notice the perpendicular symbol in the top-right corner.
02:07
Repeat the same steps to add this constraint to the top line and the left line, and again, you see the perpendicular symbol.
02:15
You can also create parallel lines.
02:18
Again from the Constraints group on the toolbar, click Parallel.
02:22
On the canvas, select the top line, and then the bottom line.
02:27
The two lines are now parallel, as indicated by the parallel symbol on each.
02:33
To specify the dimensions in a sketch, on the toolbar, click Create > Sketch Dimension.
02:40
Click to select the top line and the bottom line, then drag to the right.
02:45
Click again, and you can see the dimension.
02:48
Enter a new value, such as 50, to set the distance between the top and bottom line to 50 millimeters.
02:56
With the Sketch Dimension tool still selected, repeat the same steps for the left and right edges,
03:02
setting the dimension value to 50 millimeters.
03:05
You now have a square with 50-millimeter sides.
03:09
When you are finished creating or editing the sketch, in the Sketch Palette or on the toolbar, click Finish Sketch.
03:17
In the Browser, you can see that you now have a Sketches folder.
03:20
Expand the folder to see the new sketch.
03:24
You can adjust the visibility of the sketch by clicking the visibility icon.
03:29
While the previous sketch demonstrates useful skills, there is a simpler way to sketch squares and rectangles.
03:36
From the Design workspace toolbar, click Solid > Create Sketch again.
03:41
This time, select the X-Y plane.
03:45
On the toolbar, click Create > Rectangle to choose from several predefined options.
03:52
Select Center Rectangle, then click once on the canvas to place the center point.
03:58
Drag to create a rectangle of the desired size, or you can enter the dimensions directly.
04:04
For this example, enter 50 mm, press Tab, then enter 50 mm again.
04:12
Press Enter to complete the rectangle.
04:15
If you need to edit a dimension, double-click the dimension, enter a new value, and then press Enter.
04:22
Click Finish Sketch.
04:25
In the Browser Sketches folder, you can now see the second sketch.
04:29
You can identify sketches either by name or by adjusting the visibility of the sketch.
Video transcript
00:03
Understanding sketch creation techniques is an important foundational skill for successful 3D modeling in Fusion.
00:10
In this example, you use parametric tools, such as lines, rectangles, and constraints to create and modify 2D sketches in Fusion.
00:21
Start with a new blank design.
00:23
To enter Sketch mode and begin creating a 2D sketch, on the Design workspace toolbar, click Solid > Create Sketch.
00:32
Follow the prompt to select a plane or planar face.
00:36
For this example, select the X-Z plane.
00:39
The Sketch contextual tab is added to the toolbar, and the Sketch Palette opens with additional settings.
00:46
You have several options for creating and editing sketch geometry, along with constraints that can be applied to the geometry.
00:53
Start by sketching a simple rectangle, using four lines.
00:58
On the Sketch toolbar, click Create > Line.
01:02
On the Navigation Bar at the bottom of the canvas, click Grid and Snaps, and select Snap to Grid.
01:10
As you click to place the first point of the line, notice that it snaps to a grid intersection point.
01:15
Click to place the second point, about 40 millimeters to the right.
01:19
For the remaining three lines, sketch randomly at different angles and different lengths,
01:24
but make sure you finish the fourth line by clicking the first point.
01:29
Note that the sketched shape is shaded.
01:31
This indicates that you now have a closed shape in Fusion.
01:35
With a closed shape you can do several things.
01:39
For example, you can extrude this shape to create a new body, surface, or form.
01:45
Next, add some constraints to configure the shape of your sketch.
01:49
On the Sketch toolbar, in the Constraints group, click Perpendicular.
01:55
Click the top line and then the right-hand line to apply a perpendicular right-angle constraint to the shape.
02:02
Notice the perpendicular symbol in the top-right corner.
02:07
Repeat the same steps to add this constraint to the top line and the left line, and again, you see the perpendicular symbol.
02:15
You can also create parallel lines.
02:18
Again from the Constraints group on the toolbar, click Parallel.
02:22
On the canvas, select the top line, and then the bottom line.
02:27
The two lines are now parallel, as indicated by the parallel symbol on each.
02:33
To specify the dimensions in a sketch, on the toolbar, click Create > Sketch Dimension.
02:40
Click to select the top line and the bottom line, then drag to the right.
02:45
Click again, and you can see the dimension.
02:48
Enter a new value, such as 50, to set the distance between the top and bottom line to 50 millimeters.
02:56
With the Sketch Dimension tool still selected, repeat the same steps for the left and right edges,
03:02
setting the dimension value to 50 millimeters.
03:05
You now have a square with 50-millimeter sides.
03:09
When you are finished creating or editing the sketch, in the Sketch Palette or on the toolbar, click Finish Sketch.
03:17
In the Browser, you can see that you now have a Sketches folder.
03:20
Expand the folder to see the new sketch.
03:24
You can adjust the visibility of the sketch by clicking the visibility icon.
03:29
While the previous sketch demonstrates useful skills, there is a simpler way to sketch squares and rectangles.
03:36
From the Design workspace toolbar, click Solid > Create Sketch again.
03:41
This time, select the X-Y plane.
03:45
On the toolbar, click Create > Rectangle to choose from several predefined options.
03:52
Select Center Rectangle, then click once on the canvas to place the center point.
03:58
Drag to create a rectangle of the desired size, or you can enter the dimensions directly.
04:04
For this example, enter 50 mm, press Tab, then enter 50 mm again.
04:12
Press Enter to complete the rectangle.
04:15
If you need to edit a dimension, double-click the dimension, enter a new value, and then press Enter.
04:22
Click Finish Sketch.
04:25
In the Browser Sketches folder, you can now see the second sketch.
04:29
You can identify sketches either by name or by adjusting the visibility of the sketch.
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