How to create a 2D drawing from a Fusion design

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Jan 28, 2025

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How to create a 2D drawing from a design in Fusion that can be printed or exported. Where is the tool for creating a drawing in the program?

Follow the steps to create a 2D drawing from a design:

  1. Open the design.
  2. From the environment menu select Drawing then from Design.
Environment drop down with Drawing selected
  1. Select options in the Create Drawing dialog box.
  • The drawing file can be created from a full assembly or individual components/bodies.
  1. Select the appropriate drawing, template, standard, units, and sheet size options.
Create drawing dialog box
  1. Use tools in the drawing workspace to place views and annotations in the drawing workspace. 
Note: For sketches and surfaces it may be necessary to select the top view in Appearance.
  1. To Print or export the drawing, choose one of these methods:
  • Select File > Print and choose the preferred output format.
  • Select the OUTPUT drop-down on the toolbar ribbon and select the preferred output format. 
Export as PDF selection

Products:

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