topic Re: Question about proper measurments. in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Question about proper measurments.

Anonymous — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:18:05 GMT

Hello, so I'm designing a plant pot holder for my class, and instead of doing the work in illustrator, I'm doing it in fusion then transferring it to a .AI so it can be cut with a laser.
My main question is this: How can I accurately measure the angle which the two "long" pieces need to be, in order to fit one 90 deg. angle wall, and a 0 deg. angle wall? The "walls" are going to be found in the top drawing that holds the pot, and the "two" long pieces are found immediately below it.
I've uploaded a file if you want to take a peek. I forgot my geometry as it's been a while, so I've forgotten how to calculate that. If there's a quick feature in fusion that allows me to do it, then perfect.

Re: Question about proper measurments.

g-andresen — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:41:10 GMT

Hi,

Before you start dimensionings you should eliminate the numerous undefined line ends (white dots).
I think your angles should be 45°.

günther

Re: Question about proper measurments.

Anonymous — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:43:59 GMT

Woah, mama, they weren't there before.

So 45 deg. for one siding to fit on a 90 deg. wall, and 45 for the 0 deg. "plane"?
Secondarily, is there a way to make sure my holders actually like up with the two horizontal lines found on the main body that's to be cut, when I fold it to make that 90 deg. wall, I'd like a nice flush finish.
It's been a while since I took geometry. haha

Re: Question about proper measurments.

g-andresen — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:04:07 GMT

Hi Adrian,

Before I can say anything about your questions I would have to see how it should look (approximately) once. This is especially important to avoid misunderstandings when using terms. Please upload a picture with assigned labels. Basically not all components should be shown in a sketch.

günther

Re: Question about proper measurments.

Anonymous — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:09:17 GMT

here you go.

I was in the middle of attempting to fix it, but not quite sure how to do so once those lines are drawn with out erasing them and redoing those lines.

Should give you more info.

Re: Question about proper measurments.

chrisplyler — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:49:29 GMT

You don't need to do the math. Fusion can do it for you graphically.

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/community/screencast/5d70cd8f-0012-4895-bbf9-37816271e40a

Re: Question about proper measurments.

chrisplyler — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:54:26 GMT

This is going to sound condescending, and I really hope you don't take it that way, but... You're teaching students? Are you teaching them Fusion? Or are you teaching them plant pot holder design?

You don't even understand the basics of a good sketch. That's beginner level.