Using 2D DWG/DXF to create 3D Model

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In this LiveStream, Brad will show you how to take an existing 2d DWG or DXF file and use it to create a 3D model.
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[@princesspapi9000]

That "measure" tip for extrusions is a game changer. Thank you!!!

[@philippe5394]

Hello from France. For a friend of mine, I was looking for how to export a DraftSight file (dwg) to Fusion 360. And while searching, I came across this tutorial. It's very well built, and above all you explain it well by speaking slowly, it's a pleasure. I have now figured out the subtleties between the different file formats, when you want to import into Fusion 360. Thank you for the quality of your explanations.

[@jim9905]

Been using Fusion 360 for 4 years and got some really great tips! Very informative. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@adskFusion]

Thanks for watching, Jim!

[@eduardomendiola1160]

It's been a while for me to watch your channel and I am glad that I did it. Now I am refreshed and gonna use Fusion to model some items again with new tips and tricks. Thank you Brad.

[@UgurGuver]

Thank you for simple but powerful tips!

[@Prt_3D_RC]

Thank you for this video this is what I needed.

[@JayRussellDuramax]

I've actually done something similar to this when I was trying to teach my Dad how to use Fusion. He's been using AutoCAD since before I was born! The way I did it, though, was to take the top view and Extrude it up further than I needed it to go. Then, using the front and side views, I was able to do Extrude Intersects to reduce the initial Extrusion down to the dimensions that I needed. There will still be some cleanup to get the part exactly right, but, I think it's way faster than trying to do the extrusions exact the first time. Also, based on the drawings, I don't think that big hole on the top goes all the way through the part. I hope this is helpful!

[@othnielamotsuka998]

Hi, this is Othniel Amotsuka, watching from Ibadan, Nigeria. Originally from Colleyville, TX.

[@jkachiwala]

Thank you very very informative and educational.!

[@jutto64]

Dexterity with DXF's :) Thanks Brad and Angelo, really useful. I have been experiencing some fustration in delivering the Fusion 360 3D models to 2D laser's; this has helped tremendously.

[@adskFusion]

@Justin- Glad you found it useful!

[@Alan-hc4jx]

Many thanks for this, am JUST starting to look at Fusion 360 to replace another CAD programme, have lots of DXF files, seeing this has converted me to Fusion 360 as can work with what I have already drawn, instead of totally redrawing.

[@adskFusion]

@Alan- Glad you found it useful. I always feel it's better to re-use than to re-create. :)

[@gabriellebourke7075]

Great tips, thanks.

[@rjlatheart]

Brad, this was great info. I am sure everyone can use this in their workflow, Thanks for the share

[@adskFusion]

Glad you liked it!

[@bigfilsing]

Yeah everyone willing to shell out 10K for autocad

[@rjlatheart]

@@bigfilsing it is free check it out ..small business, hobbest etc

[@a330turbinex7]

Cool video! Thanks!

[@montebrown8398]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@evanhickerson9018]

I followed along to turn my DWG into a 3D model and it worked flawlessly! Then I went to put dimensions on it and it showed my 30 inch bar to only be 1.5 inches long. Is there a way to bring the dimensions over? Or a way to dimensions the model after extruding the shapes?

[@andylarkins5128]

I have a project that this video will be a great help in figuring out how I need to import some different views and make a model.Thank you very much!

[@adskFusion]

Awesome to hear! Thanks Andy!

[@PatrickPowers2112]

You can usually use dxfout from AutoCad to bring it into fusion. Also you can use online converters.

[@adskFusion]

@Patrick- I didn't have much luck with the online converters, but someone else mentioned saving the dxf to a different format, then back to a dxf and that tends to help the process. I'm going to have to give that a try.

[@Swarm509]

I am trying to follow along with my own files but my exported dwg's always come into Fusion as sketches which won't allow me to edit them the same way as in the video does including rotating them to line up each view. Are there specific things that could cause this issue?

[@iGarfield]

Super good video . I have learn alot

[@adskFusion]

Awesome! Glad you liked it.

[@jkachiwala]

can we use change parameters after importing dwg/dxf files in fusion 360? in this video i learn how to import dwg/dxf files and i am really curious to know if we can use change parameters in Modify to this DWG or DXF files..

[@angeloc700]

Man, it's sad something this simple isn't automated. But nice video...thanks for sharing!!

[@andrewjohnson2637]

Is there any chance I can download the file so i can follow the tutorial with the same drawing

[@victorlawver6957]

Sketch Checker is no longer available 😕

[@colinmcginn7081]

hi i got someone to send me the dwg file exported as you said and i put it into fusion on upload , i can see it in the side panel but if right click the only options are share public , rename , delete move copy or make milestone , i do not have the option to open ?? im a home user , can i not open these in this version ?

[@FidelRodriguezMegafaidel]

Fusion 360 for non commercial use allow import?, because, I can upload, but, I can not open, when I try, open in the web cloud And there I can see the file...

[@The-Logician]

I'm downloading Fusion 360 as we speak. I'll be using it to create 3D models for 3D printing. The working with 2d drawings and importing / converting them to 3D models is a perfect example for me as I work in AutoCAD but I only have a license for LT and thus cannot make 3D drawings in autocad.

[@dimitriosioannidis6392]

Hi Brad, I am doing the layout conversion in Autocad and after uploading it to fusion 360, it doesn`t give me the option to open it, i am given only the options Share public link, rename, delete, move and copy. Am I doing something wrong?

[@lauriemattila5936]

a very complicated 'paper "drawing. days to copy or redraw ? is there a process to copy in any way and install in to autocad /? great video learnt a lot of small tricks thanks

[@mrinalchaudhury5530]

How to solve scaling difficulties. It doesn't scale in proper measure when I import as taught here? Please help.

[@erwanstephan8141]

merci monsieur

[@thomasheisler]

holy crap text to arc, that will make it a lot easier, and you should share that with lars, man

[@adskFusion]

Its rare we can teach Lars anything...

[@spikekent]

Hey Brad, great stream as always, didn't quite make it live this time sadly. I've been teaching a mate to use Fusion 360 too. He's been using Solidworks (I think). He's been wanting to get into F360 for some time, but found it daunting to get started with. Now I've spent time showing him the basics he's sold. There have also been many times he has been in awe of how easy it is to use, once you get started. Obviously he is also subscribed here as well now. Keep up the great work mate.

[@adskFusion]

@Spike- Thank you for being an evangelist for the Fusion 360 product!

[@ctbram0627]

exportlayout gives me a message "command not allowed from model tab"?????? How do I fix this?

[@johnallen3396]

Not working, what am I missing? I followed the steps exactly. When I get to uploading into Fusion, It does not upload. The Fusion Job Status window comes up and the up upload completes, but when I close the Job Status window nothing appears in editable documents window nor the workspace in Fusion. Help!

[@halyenwe]

If you have Illustrator, you can bring a dxf file in and clean it up.

[@adskFusion]

Also a great tool!

[@jamescullins2709]

I don't see a TOOLS label in the menu, Did they change how you access the ap store?

[@steveh718]

I found it this way: While in sketch mode, go to UTILITIES / Add-Ins. But Sketch Checker isn't there anymore as of January '24.

[@joseluisgonzalez2736]

gracias muy util

[@adskFusion]

De nada.

[@ctbram0627]

Can we get links to the files so we can follow along?

[@adskFusion]

@ctbram0627 Here is a link to the files I used: www.dropbox.com/s/esqjjicc5fjn2l4/dwg_dxf_files.zip?dl=0

[@darkanna35]

estamos atentos a la experiencia del curso gracias

[@adskFusion]

gracias por mirar el video

[@darkanna35]

e trabajo con el software ya hace 2 años poco pero me gusto.

[@fergazoid]

I think Fusion 360 will properly import DXF CIRCLE and ARC entities. That yours are tessellated into LINE entities is likely the fault of the program that exported the file or the author of the design explicitly doing it. The biggest problem with DXF files is that, except for the POLYLINE entity types, there's no logical construct organizing a set of randomly listed entities into a single, contiguous contour. That certainly makes gaps easier to create by accident while editing.

[@adskFusion]

@Scott- Yes, you are correct. I've worked with some wonderful DXF files, and then others that left me scratching my head. Thanks for watching!

[@darkanna35]

no pude escribir en el chat pero fue un buen video me ayudo mucho gracias.

[@adskFusion]

¡Nos alegra que hayas disfrutado el video!

[@jlippencott1]

What about DXF?

[@jrohit1110]

Fusion 360 is down. When will the servers be up again??

[@adskFusion]

@J Rohit- Here is a link that shows the health of the server and also has notifications. health.autodesk.com/

[@dc85337]

This is an OLD but recuring problem that many of us just can't solve. How to import .dwg files into Fusion 360. I have the .dwg files but that is all. I don't have AutoCAD to open files, change files, import/export files, etc. I just have the .dwg files. So, How do I (we) just import the dwg files? Using Fusion 360 to search for the files doesn't work, as it doesn't see .dwg files to bring in. There are Many tutorials on how to do this, and they all say to open AutoCAD and do this........ (doesn't work).

[@bigfilsing]

Nice video but i still think modeling from scratch using hard copy drawing is better , faster , certainly considering there is no dynamic link between the drawing and model

[@adskFusion]

@Bigfilsing- I agree on a part this simple. However, there are many cases when customers receive much more complicated drawings that would take MUCH longer to rebuild from scratch. I kept this example simple to show the process.

[@bigfilsing]

@@adskFusion Thanks for the reply. I hear ya and understand the reasoning behind this tutorial . But still taking all into account im with modeling from scratch . Hours spent preparing a dwg then importing seem wasted when the result isn't properly parametric. Just my 2 cents Cheers

[@bigfilsing]

@@adskFusion Have you ever tried to import "much more complicated" drawings into Fusion ?? Please try it ....Fusion grinds to a halt and locks up. Dont get me wrong i love Fusion but there are certainly areas where a lot more work is needed. DWG import being one of them

[@rwilson1125]

Work inside profiles to outside to make sure you don’t get false positives.

[@adskFusion]

R Wilson- Oooh! Great tip! Totally makes sense.

[@Curious_Skeptic]

This is disappointing. I use molding profiles in dwg format. Having to purchase autocad just so I can convert their profile blocks to be compatible with another autodesk product is frustrating.

[@genkidama7385]

this software needs a weld operator, and a fill gap. looks like a pain to go through every little hole and fix them manually.

[@adskFusion]

Not sure what you mean by weld operator? LIke to add the physical material between parts?

[@eedesign878]

NOT POSSIBLE ANYMORE, THANKS AUTOCAD FOR RUINING THE PROGRAM!

[@borisstanisin2982]

have you found a way...i have lot of dwg drawings witch i wanted to make a 3d part and i don't wont to learn new cad program?

[@ctbram0627]

Don't make any mention that you MUST be in a layout tab and not a model tab and oh btw dont show us how to get into the "layout" tab!!! Great jobs!!! I am now on an easter egg hunt to try and figure out how the fuck to exportlayout!!!!

[@mikaelludwigsson]

Awsome! Thanks!

[@adskFusion]

Thanks for watching!