All 12 Fusion 360 Sketch Constraints | Day 17 of Learn Fusion 360 in 30 Days - 2023 EDITION

New to Fusion 360? This is a brand new 2023 version of Day #17 of "Learn Fusion 360 in 30 Days for Complete Beginners" - the most popular Fusion 360 course on the internet!
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Learn how to use all 12 of Autodesk Fusion 360's Sketch Constraints. Sketch constraints are a critical concept in making parametric designs that are adaptable and manageable.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Day 17 Learn Sketch Constraints in Fusion 360
00:15 - Fusion 360 Sketch Constraints overview
01:20 - Horizontal and Vertical sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
02:13 - Coincident sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
03:04 - Tangent sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
03:40 - Equal sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
04:22 - Parallel sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
04:45 - Perpendicular sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
05:20 - Fix and Unfix sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
05:51 - Midpoint sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
06:46 - Concentric sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
07:09 - Collinear sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
07:33 - Symmetry sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
08:08 - Curvature sketch constraint in Autodesk Fusion 360
09:16 - Tips for Fusion 360 Sketch Constraints
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[@ProductDesignOnline]

DEMO FILE ➞ productdesignonline.com/d17 Full course on KZbin: bit.ly/30daysUpdated

[@ricardoferreira2811]

To the point, no 7h vídeo, thank you for this.

[@Bretto311]

Thanks for starting the new 30 day videos up again!

[@Jon.S]

The video I didn't know I needed, very cool. As an amateur who struggles to deal with constraints and dimensioning sketches, this is great, thanks.

[@MarcelHuguenin]

Even when not so active in F360 at the moment, I love to learn something from your videos. As I did, again.Thanks for your very clear and concise videos.

[@BenTolliday]

Love this series, thank you so much! Cant wait for the rest of it! Was not able to download the file so I took a screenshot and traced it on my own, then followed along with the video! Thanks so much!

[@kurtlindner]

So good, so clear. 👍

[@chochix]

Thank you so much! excellent and resumed constraints tool.

[@paulfromm9217]

I am not a beginner. This series is excellent! I have learned several small details in most of the lessons, mostly Fusion 360 specific details and shortcuts. I have used about 5 different CAD systems in the last 35 years, mostly at work as a design engineer. I have told a group of high school kids to watch this series before I have to work with them do FIRST robotics next month. Many of the points you stress are ( rename stuff, fully constrain, fillets at the end, etc) or really important but often overlooked. Can’t wait to get to the joints and expressions lessons. ( I do listen at 1.2 speed… I know what you are doing.)

[@Thisdudechannel]

Thank you for make this video.

[@jbcowherder6210]

dang, i wish i would have found this series sooner..... answered so many questions easily and to the point.

[@Best_KZ]

Cool, I wish to give two likes for this video!

[@adamali7840]

I didn't know you could right click to see all your constraints. This is really helpful

[@arjunrao9978]

Excellent Tutorial 👌♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MrKo1233]

Thanks for the clear explanation!

[@bryanvandyke]

Hell yeah! I suck at properly constraining things. I'm glad you released an updated version! Thank you for your work!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for your support! :)

[@kawish-urdu6378]

Thank you for a superb video, I am learning fusion360 for fun, and I was struggling with constraints

[@RickeyP]

Kevin i want to thankyou for everything that you do! All the time, effort, and value that you provide to us and for us. Thankyou 🙏

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for watching 😎

[@markostanisavljevic4072]

many thanks this has been super helpful

[@ProductDesignOnline]

You're welcome! :)

[@fortifor5410]

Thank you

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-zv3gi1yc3j]

Thanks! You've done a really great job of demonstrating F360, and your approach of using a specific model to illustrate each example has helped a great deal. thanks

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for your support! Glad to hear you're finding them useful 🙂

[@dbuezas]

In complex sketches, I some times get an error saying I overconstrained the geometry and I struggle finding the relevant constraints in conflict. Is there a way to see which other constraints I need to revise? Thank you Kennedy for this superb Series!

[@timsane]

Your tutorials are very helpful and got me fast into modeling for my 3D printer. Thanks for your efforts ❤

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for your support! Happy printing 😁

[@Ytbas]

It's always great to see another one of this serie's videos. I'm learning tons from it! Anyone else is having troubles opening the demo file? Fusion throws me back an "Unable to open" error no mather which web browser I use.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hmm. Can you share what version you have? Theres a chance it may be due to the fact I'm on the "insider" build 😕

[@Ytbas]

@@ProductDesignOnline Of course! I'm on 2.0.16985 x86_64. I followed the video anyway. The explanation is clear and easy to follow as always, so I consider myself updated on the topic. As far as I'm concerned, and unless somebody else reports anything, don't bother too much. Could be anything on my part. Better to save your energy for your next video. We're eagerly waiting =P

[@stevepole1970]

@@ProductDesignOnline Yes, current 'not insider' version cannot open the demo file. (btw love your videos)

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks both! The new version is supposed to be out very soon.. so that should fix the file issue. More lessons coming soon! Appreciate your support 🙏🏼

[@johnhageman4061]

Thanks for this, Kevin. I have a problem. When I try to open the file I get a message saying that Fusion 360 is not detected, even though I've got it open. Any suggestions? John

[@tomegad]

When I right-click on a sketch entity I do not get a list of applied constraints. I assume I am missing something to make this occure.

[@solidusseal]

I need to make an elbow pipe with 2 different diameter endings to fit on something .. I have no idea how :D

[@kkthygaming8986]

Use loft with guide lines

[@aaronruby1186]

Can anyone help explain how curvature differs from tangent? They appear to do the same thing on paper, but they function differently. I really don't understand this one.

[@gaspassman]

Great clear video, but to be honest, not quite as fun as some of the others in which we create a useful model.Cant wait to make a functional multipart model. I still suggest a tennis ball saver.

[@lionman2728]

can you make one for the 2024 Fusion 360 update? I can't do some of your lessons based on how you taught with the 2023 edition

[@ProductDesignOnline]

What lessons are you stuck on? Fusion is always updating (monthly) so there will always be small discrepancies. I usually only remake lessons when the workflow has changed.

[@MyMGBJourney]

Is there a way to tell Why a sketch is not fully constrained? I have had many sketches that wouldn't fully turn black or get the lock icon, but every constraint I added told me that the sketch would be "over constrained". Any ideas?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

There is a hidden way in Fusion 360. I explain that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5LXonVuo6yth6ssi=7vq0nRwdeFjcI2U6

[@pravsha27]

It would be helpful if you could show how to close this sketch, or find the reason why the sketch does not close. Thank you

[@ProductDesignOnline]

The best 'trick' is to draw a straight line across your sketch to see if half of it becomes shaded in blue. If it does, then continue to draw lines across the unshaded part. That will narrow down the open area until you can zoom in or pin point it based on the geometry.

[@pravsha27]

@@ProductDesignOnline I just started studying, and accidentally saw your channel, I watch it with subtitles, but everything is very clear, thank you for your work

[@neilpreston9028]

3/26/24 - Symmetry - All went exactly as you described until I got to the section on Symmetry. Following your steps, the right angled line did not move to vertical as in your sketch. It remained slanted, but showed the Symmetry constraint along with the left vertical and center line. Obviously not symmetrical. If I tried to move the slant line, the sketch went crazy. I have all the other same constraint icons as your sketch. Has something changed in F360 since you made this? I have used Symmetry in other sketches before without issue, but this one has me stumped.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi Neil. The symmetry constraint hasn't changed as far as I'm aware. Did you happen to save your Fusion file, and if so, can you share it? I'm guessing something else is going on in the sketch that is affecting it.

[@neilpreston9028]

@@ProductDesignOnline Thanks for the reply. I haven't figured out how to share the file. Can you point me toward the procedure?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

@@neilpreston9028 # How to Share Your Fusion 360 File Personal Use License In Fusion 360, make sure you first save your latest changes. Then, go to the FILE menu > Export > Select ".f3d" as the file type > export to your local computer. You will then have to upload the file to any sharing service (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc) and paste it as a reply to this comment. Commercial, Educational, or Startup License In Fusion 360, make sure you first save your latest changes. Then, go to the FILE menu > Share (flyout folder) > Public Link. Make sure the "downloadable" toggle is turned on and then copy the URL and paste it as a reply to this comment.

[@Just_Being_Honest]

@@neilpreston9028 I think he is waiting on you lol.

[@Devilkin]

When I do some of the operations from the video my Fusion 360 distorts my sketch horribly. Some of the lines from the top end up way down at like -100 on the y axis.

[@Devilkin]

It looks like it was due to a small change that was made in the video that wasn't mentioned before applying the second midpoint constraint.

[@jairoc.peralta]

4:56 "an important thing to note is that the perpendicular constraint does not have to be used on lines that are touching" why?!?

[@jairoc.peralta]

5:14 : *proceeds to add it to lines that are touching

[@bodyflight2388]

@@jairoc.peralta Was my question as well...

[@ReedCBowman]

You say that with the collinear constraint, order matters, but you don't explain how. Also, is there still no way to set midpoint constraints in a rational manner? It just chooses which point goes to the midpoint of which line. I always assume that the order should define which is the midpoint-er and which the midpoint-ee, but it seems to be arbitrary, and fiendishly difficult to fix when the program guesses wrong.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Collinear constraint selection order: The first line or edge you select will remain fixed in its current position. The second line or edge will be adjusted to become collinear with the first selection. This means that the second line will move and rotate to align perfectly with the first line. For Midpoint, you (typically) first select the point or entity that you want to move. The second selection is the line or entity that will have the point constrained to its midpoint. The surrounding constraints can 'override' some of this behavior, which is why at times it can feel like it's behaving differently.