Fusion 360 Tutorial for Makers (2020) - Custom Name Plate

Get started with Fusion 360 for 3D printing with this free introductory class. This class is for Makers who are just beginning to learn Fusion 360. By the end of this class, you’ll have created your very own custom nameplate to be 3D printed.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - 3D Print a Custom Name Plate
1:16 - Saving the file
2:00 - Creating a box for the base
5:00 - Creating sketch on the top surface
6:00 - Adding text to the base
8:35 - Discussing the Sweep requirements
9:20 - Creating the Sweep path (3-point arc)
11:25 - Activating the Sweep command
12:00 - Setting up and adjusting the Sweep
14:29 - Adding chamfers to the baseplate
15:20 - Saving as STL File
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[@ProductDesignOnline]

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who brought up the Cura opening issue. I looked into it and mine wasn't working because of a security setting on Mac. Glad to see that I can do that now :) Fix for Mac: knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Error-Fusion-360-does-not-have-sufficient-privileges-to-launch-the-Print-Utility-trying-to-launch-Cura-from-Fusion-360-on-Mac.html *TIMESTAMPS* 0:00 - 3D Print a Custom Name Plate 1:16 - Saving the file 2:00 - Creating a box for the base 5:00 - Creating sketch on the top surface 6:00 - Adding text to the base 8:35 - Discussing the Sweep requirements 9:20 - Creating the Sweep path (3-point arc) 11:25 - Activating the Sweep command 12:00 - Setting up and adjusting the Sweep 14:29 - Adding chamfers to the baseplate 15:20 - Saving as STL File

[@seabreezecoffeeroasters7994]

Just a thought to expand on this video and lead into the use of offset planes and splitting bodies for beginners. rdworkslab.com/viewtopic.php?f=154&t=4600#p24947 For a cleaner face on the letters could then be printed face down or in contrasting colours or as in this link Laser Cutting as an option. Nice pace to the videos too :)

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Sweet! Thanks for sharing this :)

[@seabreezecoffeeroasters7994]

@@ProductDesignOnline I have been trying to encourage some more of the Laser crew to look at using Fusion rather than using 2D like Coral, Adobe Inkscape etc. Not sure I am winning ;) rdworkslab.com/viewtopic.php?f=111&t=3901://rdworkslab.com/viewtopic.php?f=111&t=3901

[@JohnnyJiuJitsu]

Your videos are so good man. I've been playing with Fusion on and off for a couple years. You and Lars have brought me so far. I just had to comment and say what a great job you do. Thank you :)

[@mike-ology22]

Thanks for your videos, they're really helpful. What confuses me is that you can't snap to centre within fusion 360, such advanced software and even the cheapest software out there has that feature. What I struggle with is using this with 3d prints. Once I've designed something, I find it hard to add supports, fillets to the inside of 2 connecting plates. Also, how to bend objects. I think my F360 is weird because sometimes when I make a closed loop from the centre point a little hand comes up and I can't complete my lines. Take care

[@MMD_-jx2yu]

Thank you so much, my English teacher wanted one for like 3$ so I printed one for him. I've never seen him so happy, Thanks again for the easy and simple Tutorial. best reguards, Mohammed.

[@Mekazas]

Man, my brain is swelling with knowledge! Thanks for tutoring excellently!

[@lukezafiris1449]

Hey, Kevin Kennedy! Loved the vid! I have a passion for Fusion 360! You are my FAVOURITE KZbinR OF ALL TIME!!!! DOn't stop the good work! Love from wonder (aka jack))

[@hotfuzz1913]

Thanks for sharing this tutorial. You're an excellent teacher

[@toftich3dprints496]

Thank you for taking the time to teach me fusion!Great tutorial

[@joshuagibson5121]

This was the first time I used Fusion 360 on my own and was able to copy exactly what you did in the video. I am now printing on a 3D printer and it is turning out awesome. Thanks for this video.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Congrats! Glad to hear that :)

[@LouAdzima]

Excellent Video, very well done. You do some great presentations, very well-paced.

[@tS-gh9dj]

You are the best teacher ever I’ve had 3-D modeling classes in my schools before but it’s always been simple things like tinker cad and I already knew fluently how to use that so the classes didn’t do much for me and that was a couple years ago I’m 15 now and I’ve been using fusion 360 a lot and you have to be one of the greatest teachers and the best part is I don’t even have to pay for it.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks - Happy learning :)

[@over60crafter]

Thank you.Definitely going to give this a try.

[@caspar3152]

Excellent tutorial!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@axxicution7306]

thanks! you are the bomb!!! need more now

[@haneen3731]

These videos are very helpful! Thanks

[@CadmonShum]

Thanks for another great tutorial!

[@dalep2842]

EVERYTHING, I'M NEW TO THIS

[@daveoutlaw9890]

Some how missed this one .. thanks Kevin .. your videos are always spot on and easy to follow …😊

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks! Great to see a comment from you :)

[@turnswood]

Great video and easy to follow.

[@Tracks777]

lovely stuff

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, MisterTracks!

[@wajeehhassan4638]

Great tutorial!

[@Ayon1428]

This really helped me, thanks a lot! :}}}

[@augustodemelo915]

Very good!

[@ivanyamanaka26]

Thank you for posting this video! Exactly the project I'm looking to make! tho I'm new to the 3d printing world, I liked & subscribed

[@mnr3d]

easy to follow thanks a lot!

[@stephenwebb1978]

Great job. Thankyou.

[@rydmansplaytime3758]

thanks! this helps me alot

[@antoniogonzalez5880]

thank you for your simple videos of how to use fusion 360

[@johnlafferty5032]

Another great video Kevin. I'm catching up on watching after extended hospital visits. Not that I haven't had the time, just the medications don't make for a great learning environment. I have PKD. A part of this is extreme kidney growth and for some this creates a lot of pain. But I wanted to note that your presentation method is the best I've utilised on KZbin and the first learning I've been able to return to. Thank You

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi John - great to hear from you. Wishing you a speedy and healthy recovery! :)

[@royalmyanmarteamix-usa7242]

really awesome;)

[@OOStahrocks]

My first time using this program you made it very approachable! Model is printing now

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Congrats! How did it turn out?

[@SuperSlainer]

Cheers Kev

[@robertovasquez5368]

Going to try this to surprise my junior design team for getting 1st place tomorrow!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Awesome and congrats to them!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@estuary2222]

Thanks for the video i really enjoyed it. I sucessfully printed the name plate but the one of the extruded letters broke away easily from the plate. How can the text be inserted into the plate and extruded to give it more strength? Thanks

[@kenchang3456]

Nice...very nice :-)

[@sallyleavitt131]

Great video. Thanks for providing it. Is it possible to just have the text stand up straight from the base? Would it be as simple as placing all the points on the Z line? Not at a PC right now so can’t load the software and try it myself!

[@unclepalps7422]

very ebucational i found really hepful and goodness

[@adrisjakubauskas4711]

thank you. You help me.

[@meltonpieman959]

What gives me problems in Fusion 360? I always seem to have problems with applying constraints, like to centering text onto a face using two centre lines. Selecting thing in the right order etc, are there some 'simple' rules?

[@youtubetvwatching8457]

Video was great help. However I can't seem to go back in timeline to where I added the text and change the name. The text box won't come up and I can't highlight the text so I can make changes. Anything I am missing on this?

[@Tracks777]

awesome video

[@KARLLARK100]

As always very cool vid keep going,.//.,

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Karl!

[@Grisbyville]

my biggest frustration and confusion is when i want to make something with two things like a bottle and then a cap and get them together i havent found out how yet but will see your playlist thoug maybe i get some anwsers there :D Great videos BTW :)

[@marlonglodo1930]

Hi Kevin nice tutorial thank you. But can you make a tutorial how to make the tex hollow? Coz putting some lights on tex looks good.. Thank you

[@chrissorvatziotis]

Dear Kevin hi. I followed this tutorial step by step as you show but when i reach the sweep function and i choose the path it gives me an error message which says "inconsistend edge - face relationships"and it doesn't let me do it.I also would like to send you a body that i try to create from a photogrammetry mesh which really confuses me cause it has too many angles and different heights which for me is essential to recreate and it really troubles me which i also believe it could be a great tutorial for creating complex angled objects.I would like to know (if you are interrested to see this and maybe help me) where i could send you the files.Thanks so much in advance.Christos.

[@vidguy1955]

Great video, as always. A couple of things I've noticed: You can also export an .stl file by going to the "Save" menu and selecting "3D Print". This also brings up the expected dialog box. Secondly, Fusion doesn't remember the setting of the "Send to 3D Print Utility"; and always defaults to it being selected each time Fusion is started. I've also found that not only WILL it start Cura, it doesn't recognize that it might already be running. If I have Cura in the background (as I almost always do) Fusion will start a new copy anyway. Rather annoying and that's a behavior I hope will change in the future.

[@belgiumcollector5169]

can i design the same with tinkercad or shapr3d ?

[@jameslphillips4393]

Every time I try to use the chamfer tool on the top edges of the base I get this error. It doesn't matter what number I try. Error: The fillet/chamfer could not be created at the requested size. Try adjusting the size, deselecting some of the edges (try disabling Tangent Chain), or using multiple separate operations.

[@rjlatheart]

K, Thanks for this one, expanding the use of commands is very helpful. Confusion: Which command to use in a project, so many options. This video helps us learn more with Sweep. BTW I sent the shopping email

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Rich! I got it sent out yesterday ;)

[@marvinbrooks2601]

I would like to know how would you do a name plate without the sweep and just have it standing

[@omri.d]

In 9:59 it's better to choose the option of tangent arc. In this option all that we need to choose is a line to be tangent to end en and point, just maybe they will be a need to project the outline of the box.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Great idea - thanks for sharing!

[@mattburner5384]

This was an awesome video! Thanks! One question, is there anyway to reduce the distance the text comes up by? My text looks like it is coming out way higher than yours. I have tried adjusting the arc length and shape but it doesn't seem to work

[@TheNetflyer]

Instead of just clicking twice on the same anchor, define a box over the entire object, then when the text dialog appears use the center left right and the center up down commands to center it in the box...

[@thespeculator657]

Question the letter R is giving me an issue and not hollowing the top part of the R can you help?

[@theCOBOshop]

Hi!! Loved this video. I was able to do exactly what you did even having never used Fusion360 before today! I want to create this nameplate with the letters a different color if that makes sense. So I created the inset on the letters (that was easy) but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to then create the inserts for the different colored letters 🤔 am I making any sense? Haha

[@robinphillips8045]

Hi as a very new b to both 3D and CAD (70 years young) finding it a slow progress, But had a go at the name plate and it worked Great thanks Sadly had 2 day working on your 30days to Furison 360 (in which your using an older UI) Just could not get it to work can only presume the 2 are not compatible, as i seen ok when were both on the same version?? your thankfully

[@michellyan2355]

Thx u i made it

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Glad to hear that, Michael :)

[@michellyan2355]

I.m mom my name is maya of micheal i draw it but i need to curve it on cnc plz video

[@toddcoello6461]

Ok, so while I was sleeping I thought about something so to to take this project to the next level. How hard would it be to make a slot or groove on the bottom to slide a led strip through it and it kind of shines through. So when groove is cut it goes through some of the letters. But idk how to do it.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi Todd. After creating the text you could create a sketch on the side of the sweep and do a simple extrude cut of that shape. The key would be to create a shape that allows for the shape of LED strip light, while also making sure it's 3D printable (hopefully without supports).

[@peterh48]

you asked for issues needing help - mine is creating a 150mm pipe clip 3D then how do I use this as a base to create 125, 100, 90, 75mm etc examples without starting again?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Peter. have you watched my tutorial on the Cable clip? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnu1gaGFh82GiNE You'll want to set up User Parameters for your dimension - that way you can simply edit the parameters to adjust the model to 125, 100, 90, 75mm, etc. Cheers, Kevin

[@banothmunnaudaykiran3129]

Can i download object or can get object from u instead of using fusion 360

[@gbreezie]

How can I do this with a picture? I have a outline of a flower. It wouldn't work for me when I tried the picture. Someone please help me

[@preshitshah2424]

I am greatly confused with selecting the axes selecting while designing. Is there something to explain it a little more? I keep making mistakes and the sketch ends up on the wrong plane

[@RobNisters]

I evade this confusion my clicking on the "view thingie" (top right) and choose eg. "Top" view, so there is only one plane to choose

[@dankeith6181]

In my Fusion 360 when in the 3D print dialog box it gives me a choice of "custom" and provides a folder icon to choose path to ,in my case the path to .exe file of Prusaslicer and it opens on "ok"

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Dan. Glad you and some others brought this up. I looked into it and apparently mine was working because of a security setting on Mac. Glad to see that I can do that now :) Reference: knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Error-Fusion-360-does-not-have-sufficient-privileges-to-launch-the-Print-Utility-trying-to-launch-Cura-from-Fusion-360-on-Mac.html

[@steveesler3832]

Kevin you ask us to tell you what we are having trouble with in Fusion 360? I am having trouble making some cookie cutters for my wife. I can make the design but when it comes to the offset with a sharp image the offset breaks the line up. Any help would be appreciated.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi Steve. Is your initial shape/extrude created with an SVG? If so, you may have to trace the design using Fusion 360's natigve Spline feature.

[@sualpozel1]

Nice video as always. Without giving away too much , I think you will really like the next Fusion update for videos like this. Looking forward to your new content after the next update. Sualp Ozel, Fusion 360, Additive Manufacturing product manager.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Sualp! Really looking forward to the next update now :)

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Fingers are crossed there's a way to check 3D print overhangs, other related 3d printing (additive) features, etc in Fusion 360 :)

[@sualpozel1]

@@ProductDesignOnline The latest update to Fusion 360 is now live. Here is the what's new blog : www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/march-2020-product-update-whats-new/#Manufacture Check out the 3D printing using Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) section, and let me know what you think. looking forward to your next episode :-)

[@4funrc11]

A-ha! Well done, a new and improved Déjà vu 💕 Yeah, I know, writing that is a double contradiction-contradiction of an oxymoron. 😕 Anyways, to answer your question concerning _Fusion Confusion..._ Hows about ya' thinking to yerself that whipping out a few fancy Fusion API Add-in's and Scripts would be as easy as 1-2-3 and soon discoverin' you've had another whopper of a hairbrain idea. 😭 Seriously though, I'm working on 'em... _S L O W L Y_

[@TripLives]

I was curious if there is a way to make more shortcuts to different commands. Like when I try to zoom in the way I naturally scroll my wheel in the direction I THINK will zoom me in actually zooms out.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

You can create custom keyboard shortcuts - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYTKfGiserZ9d9k - but the zoom function is not considered a shortcut. You can change the Zoom direction by going to your profile image in the upper right > Preferences > General > check the option "Reverse zoom direction".

[@TripLives]

Product Design Online, thanks! I’ll do that and then check that video out next! :)

[@sausagehider]

Ahhhh, multiple mid role adds.... KZbin what the hell! Excellent tutorial. Thanks

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hey, sorry for that. I'll look into it to see why that happens/if I can do something about it.

[@rohemoriyama]

One thing that confuses me is this. Lets say i create a component and a body within that component. when i'm almost finished with my design i realize that i need to make a change to that body. what is the cleanest way to do this? do you create a brand new body in its place and delete the old one?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, Ro. The key thing you'll want to do is make sure you re-activate that component before working on the body again. That will ensure everything is organized under that component.

[@rohemoriyama]

Product Design Online wow thanks so much! That makes so much sense now.

[@davidklotzbach4273]

I don't know if the problem with starting the 3rd party Print Utility is limited to CURA, but I have no problem at all using "meshmixer". On my machine, it was the only one of the options that I had installed, so normally I use Simplify 3d. Even on my small computer with limited memory, it takes a little time for Simplify3d to appear, but it does eventually. Just to check further, I use PrusaSlicer, it works as well. Maybe a little faster then Simplify3d. In both cases, I selected "Custom" as the print utility, then extra option appears "Application" followed by a folder ICON. You click the folder Icon and browse to the slice of your choice. Your choice now added to your "Application" option as "Application [prusaslicer]" and you still have a folder Icon you may use to change your selection if you have several slicers installed.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, David. Glad you and some others brought this up. I looked into it and apparently mine was working because of a security setting on Mac. Glad to see that I can do that now :) Reference: knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Error-Fusion-360-does-not-have-sufficient-privileges-to-launch-the-Print-Utility-trying-to-launch-Cura-from-Fusion-360-on-Mac.html

[@toddcoello6461]

sometimes just the steps. but you have done so much better explaining in your newer videos.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Glad to hear that, thanks Todd!

[@IceCreams62]

Great work again. I'm a little confused on transform mesh (.stl) files to BRep. I'm trying to have a standard 'way' to do that :-)

[@RamGuguloth13]

I think there is no standard way for that. Just trail and error

[@ProductDesignOnline]

That's correct, it really depends on the geometry, as that influences how the translations is done :)

[@shaansayed4321]

Can this be made using tinkercad

[@gregorychard]

G'day Kevin You asked a different question, when you said 'select ONE feature in fusion 360 that confuses me?' Well as a new novice to the CAD world, I guess the the push-pull button as sometimes to goes the champers. Why does it do it? Thanks Greg

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi Greg. Great question. Push Pull is one of the few commands that tries to be 'smart' and changes based on your selection. If you have faces selected it will become the Offset Faces command. If you have edges selected it will become the fillet command.

[@gregorychard]

@@ProductDesignOnline Thanks for that info. Another a question though. You mentioned in another video that 'NORMAL' is generally good enough to export a STL. I've got anycubic photon mono resin printer. So what STL setting would you recommend for doing a M3 threaded model? Happy3dmodeling Greg

[@ProductDesignOnline]

@@gregorychard the default export STL settings should be fine. what will be important is how you slice it in your 3D printer slicer. Make sure the layer resolution is small :)

[@gregorychard]

@@ProductDesignOnline Thanks for your help and time. BTW I love your topics. Greg

[@royalmyanmarteamix-usa7242]

wow

[@toddcoello6461]

Error: Autodesk Translation Services failed to translate the current document to stl file! Error: STL Translator failed to export data not sure why I am getting these.

[@toddcoello6461]

I got it figured out.

[@GamesJames]

i just want to extrude my text but not on an arc but i cannot find anything that helps me. fusion just wants to extrude the plane/block the text is sitting on and will not let me extrude the text what am i missing?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

What font are you using? some fonts will not let you extrude the text without right clicking and selecting the explode option. Otherwise, you should be able to select the text... It will be highlighted in blue and then you can activate the Extrude command.

[@GamesJames]

@@ProductDesignOnline yea I found a different video of yours that helped. I’m using a font it does not like. Even exploding it doesn’t let it. So I went with a different font. Your awesome Thank you.

[@sangeriz]

Thanks for your tutorial, easy to follow even for me a novice, Like and regards from Spain.

[@HipBlackPoodle]

One thing that confuses me is confusing to explain: Extruding a cylinder for example to a rounded handle to create a mold sort of. I hope that makes since and I’ve been trying to figure out how to do that to create a friction fit for my VR controller. I’m trying to make a modification using a friction fit that connects to rounded surfaces together

[@ProductDesignOnline]

What brand/model is the controller? I need to search for images so I can understand what you're referring to :)

[@HipBlackPoodle]

Product Design Online Sorry I’m a month late.😂 It is the “Oculus Touch Controller” for my Oculus Quest.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

@@HipBlackPoodle no worries :) I look into this and see what I can do... I have a friend with the Quest.. perhaps I can borrow it to test some things out. Cheers!

[@charlieheisig6928]

Two things I find difficult, one using the joint command, I cant always determine how to orient the 3 axis icon so the parts mate properly, and two I have tried using the align command instead of joint but this fails somrtimes and gives and error indicating there is no geometry. If you made a tutorial on assembling components using both these features I would find it helpful.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for sharing, Charlie! Covering more assembly methods is a topic I'll be covering more this year.

[@senjos4805]

Very usefull! Thank you! Just a info: Fusion 360 opens Simplify3D and show's the sendet model on my mac, no need to open Simplify3D first. Also does Simplify3D on Windows10. The difference between Mac and Win is, when I send a 2. model mac shows it in the same Simplify window, but Win opens a new window with the 2. model in it. What's a little confusing ist the animation of gears. I can tell one gear to move a amount of degrees when the driven gear moves another amount of degrees. Isn't there a automated way like with joints?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi Josef. Thanks for bringing that up. I looked into it and found out it was a security setting on my Mac that had prevented Cura from opening. I'm not sure I'm fully understanding what you're trying to do with the gears. What types of gears are they? There are two potential solutions - using contact sets or motion links.

[@senjos4805]

@@ProductDesignOnline I think that if gears are used, the automation should be done via contact. A driver/motor conected to some gears and make them move and move/ drive something to see if the assembly works as planed bevore printing or make ba woodworking. I hope I was able to explain...as english isn't my native language. Thank you any how!! And thank you for sharing all you're very usefull videos!!

[@RobNisters]

I'm really struggling with the bend tool in Sheet metal. Sometimes it works, sometimes not (on an extruded plate with the flange tool

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hmm... are you saying sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't with the same file or using Fusion 360 as a whole (different files)?

[@RobNisters]

I have no idea what you mean with "(different files)", but this what I'm doing: I reboot, open the 2.0.7463 version of Fusion 360, I make a new file, go to sheet metal, go to top view, make a sketch on the bottom plane, using the mirror tool to complete (sketch is all constricted, as in having black lines), extrude with the flange tool, go to the Front, Left, and Right view, extruding normally the sides (I type 'e'}, then use the bend tool, then change the sketch geometry, press "finish sketch". Then go to the Back view, make another extrusion on the side face, try to use the bend tool, and I can't make a bend anymore (although sometimes it DOES work with a new file and the same steps). Wen the bend tool refuses, the flange tool still works fine, though. Or sometimes (new file) I make a sketch, use the flange tool to extract, then use the extract tool on the Front, Left, Right and Back sides, and the bend tool won't work at all. When I say that the bend tool doesn't work, I mean that I can open the bend tool, select a stationary plane, but that's all, no matter where I click or drag to make any bend, I can't complete the bend tool. It drives me bunkers. However, on the top (under the toolbar), I have yellow warning bar saying: "We are changing the startup subscription offering, please update your existing subscription now" Can this have anything to do with it?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

@@RobNisters Hmm... If you're able to get a screen recording of that happening it would be super helpful. A post to the "Fusion 360 Support" forum with that will get the Engineers to look into it.

[@christopherzepf8841]

Sculpting organic shapes.

[@stacirottenberg2998]

One thing that confuses me: when I've accidentally done something and don't know how to reverse out of it. I know that sounds stupid, but I accidentally created a mid-plane and it took me forever to figure out how to delete it. I'm completely new to this stuff. What are common mistakes and how to fix them? Like, The last video had us making constraints. What if I wanted to undo them? I have no idea how to do that.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi Staci. Good suggestion, thanks! To answer it here (in short) you can select just about anything and delete it with the delete key on your keyboard. A good starting point is to right-click and the menu will give you all the available options (whether or not you can delete or remove something).

[@Twidding]

Awesome video :) something that confuses me is the construction planes, when/how to use them

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks for the suggestion, Aleks. Construction planes are definitely something I need to cover more :)

[@llamalex3156]

Everything is going well until i reach the sweep command. i try to apply the sweep and nothing happens

[@WillO2und40]

Same here. I get 4 error messages (translated to english): Error: A problem occurred when combining geometry. When connecting/cutting/cutting, try to ensure that the bodies clearly overlap (problems can occur when surfaces and edges are almost coincident). Error: inconsistent edge-face relationships Error: The sweeping profile is not valid. Change the profile. Error: The sweeping profile is not valid. Change the profile. I've tried a lot but nothing helps. @Product Design Online Any advice? Anybody? Edit: I can use the plate top as profile for sweeping, but using the text as profile doesn't work.

[@randyriggs4971]

hello, i tried to follow step by step.. my text doesnt raise at all.. any help?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Can you link to a screenshot so I can see what's going on?

[@randyriggs4971]

@@ProductDesignOnline thanks Kevin I figured it out!

[@robertnorris2140]

Making threads with a thread not in the drop down list. ex. 17 mm hole and a 1.75 pitch is confusing.

[@thebikeracer]

How would you create this and allow the name to be changed with a variable?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Are you wanting to change the text itself or the height/size of the text?

[@thebikeracer]

@@ProductDesignOnline Just the text. ie. Design it for Mike and then change the variable to Tracy or John. Something like that.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

@@thebikeracer Gotcha. The only way to do that is to edit the Sketch that contains the sketch > double-click on the text itself > edit the name in the Text dialog > click OK. There's no way to utilize parameters with text to change it without editing the sketch. I hope this helps!

[@dominipino_]

One thing on fusion 360 that confuses me is changing dimensions to certain lines and objects I've already sketched. I'm also confused on modelling thing that involve specific angling #noobie

[@DennisDay58]

Getting my drawing to convert to a 3d stl file.

[@RobNisters]

What happens when you select your 3D object, go File icon/export (top menu bar) and choose .stl as file format, click OK? Or select your 3D object, go File icon/3D print, click the "send to 3D print utility" button, click "custom" for print utility and then click on the folder icon, select to your slicer, click OK, and OK again?

[@RamGuguloth13]

Adding/working with 2D text and using images as textures is very confusing for me

[@DennisDay58]

Once I got to end of the video I had it down and working good for me now. Ty all.

[@JimPBarber]

Components!

[@magnhildennordahl2417]

Hi Kevin, thanks for your simple and versatile instructionals! I am a visual artist, a makerspace co-founder and a researcher in a PHD program in Norway and I was wondering if its ok with you if I send you some questions on e-mail relating to the research I am doing?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Sure thing :) Send the questions to kevin[at]productdesignonline[.]com

[@kuljeetsingh-cq9el]

Sir thanks for your reply but can pls upload a tutorial video of making Hollow face illusion

[@ProductDesignOnline]

I'm not sure what that is... can you link to a reference image?

[@kuljeetsingh-cq9el]

@@ProductDesignOnline Hollow face optical illusions ! I have seen these products in thingi verse and cult3d

[@kuljeetsingh-cq9el]

@@ProductDesignOnline kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZXdlZmpbpyFiJo like this sir

[@kuljeetsingh-cq9el]

I think it is made in blender so can you pls upload a video of that

[@la3el]

Text offset?

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Are you asking how to offset the text? :)

[@RobeenaShepherd]

Constraints confuse me, I know what some of them are, I understand what they are for, but sometimes I am so confused as to what actually is constrained and what isn't!

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Great point! I know a lot of confusion comes from the automatic constraints, which is something I can address :)

[@robo7981]

Hi Kevin: I Googled to no avail, but I wanted to make sure. Do you have any videos about making a car, maybe a Formula 1? Also, do you teach Adobe InDesign? Or recommend a free online tutorial for my students? As always, thanks! Rob --- PS I don't know of any other way to reach you except your business email.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi Rob. I don't have any car tutorials at the moment. Also no Adobe InDesign tutorials... although I do use that myself. For non-business inquiries, you can contact me through my website contact form - productdesignonline.com/contact/

[@kuljeetsingh-cq9el]

What will be size of this name after printing? Dimensions of words~

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Hi, kulkeet. The size is ultimately up to you. You can always scale it in your 3D printer's slicer. I printed mine at 18cm in length.

[@kuljeetsingh-cq9el]

@@ProductDesignOnline sir pls also upload video of Hollow face illusion🤗 and also if you got something new like gift items etc

[@raymondchougam2958]

Project vs Extrude

[@mikeheroux8694]

My cura automatically opens

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Thanks, Mike! I just looked into this and realized its because of a default security setting on my Mac.... it looks like now I can have it open automatically :) Reference: knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Error-Fusion-360-does-not-have-sufficient-privileges-to-launch-the-Print-Utility-trying-to-launch-Cura-from-Fusion-360-on-Mac.html

[@georgechambers3197]

Fusion360 CAM still confuses me some. Not as bad since I've been watching your videos but still not a good understanding.

[@ProductDesignOnline]

Good to know - I plan on doing some CAM videos soon :)

[@pacothia367]

“What’s one thing in Fusion 360 that confuses you?” what time to create a new component or use current component, still confuses me.

[@rohemoriyama]

same here! im starting to use new components when i start a new piece of my product but not sure if im doing it right

[@paramsachdeva114]

You should create a new component when you think that part must be 3D printed separetely