topic Re: Create Solid from internal geometry in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Create Solid from internal geometry

natemclain — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:59:15 GMT

Good afternoon,

Is there anyway to create a solid of the internal portion of a model?

I was able to do this using Spaceclaim in the past as long as the solid was water tight.

You could select the holes/shapes that cap the end of the internal area and it would create that cored solid.

Does Fusion360 do this?

I haven't figured it out.

I have figured out how to use the combine tool to subtract and create the cored/internal area if you already have the internal shape. But it would be nice if you could get existing solid automagically as Spaceclaim is able to do.

I have attached and example model, I would like to be able to create a solid from the internal holes through the solid.

TIA,

Nate

Re: Create Solid from internal geometry

laughingcreek — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:24:30 GMT

I think your looking for "boundary fill" under the create menu. you'll need to close off the holes wit construction planes. attach is an example using your model.

Re: Create Solid from internal geometry

davebYYPCU — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:24:42 GMT

Not reviewed the file yet, quick tip to get you going, test the Boundary Fill Tool.

Water tight and a cavity, usually works.

Might help...

Re: Create Solid from internal geometry

TheCADWhisperer — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 20:25:56 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yWWLiMmmHQ

Re: Create Solid from internal geometry

natemclain — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 18:38:16 GMT

Thank you!

Boundary Fill is exactly what I was looking for!