topic Re: Constrant problems? in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Constrant problems?

papae93 — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 19:08:15 GMT

Constrant options not popping up. Example, Horizonal / Vertical not giving me option on which I want to apply.

Re: Constrant problems?

daniel_lyall — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:03:23 GMT

do a screen cast of what you are trying to do, you may not be doing something quite right.

If you dont know what screen cast is it's a screen capture program ADSK has for fusion 360 that's free.

also haveing your modle a a very clear explantion of what you are trying to do help a lot

Re: Constrant problems?

papae93 — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:44:57 GMT

Thank you for your reply. I don't really have a model to show. I was
following a tutorial on constraints. After clicking on the Horizontal /
Vertical constraint and hovering over the object to constrain I am not
being given the option of horizontal or vertical.

Re: Constrant problems?

jeff_strater — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 23:34:56 GMT

Hi @papae93,

I assume that you are referring here to skech constraints:

Here's a bit of background about this: Originally, Fusion had separate horizontal and vertical constraints. However, this caused some confusion, because it is not often obvious in a sketch which way is "up" (vertical). So, customers were confused because they would hit "vertical" and their geometry would radically change.

So, instead, there is now just one command. If the geometry you select is nearer to horizontal, then a horizontal constraint will be applied, if the geometry is closer to vertical, a vertical constraint is applied.

Generally, the feedback has been positive, but of course some users would prefer more explicit control.

We appreciate any feedback you might have.

Jeff Strater (Fusion development)

Re: Constrant problems?

daniel_lyall — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 23:40:23 GMT

what tutorial was it, it may be out of date,

Re: Constrant problems?

papae93 — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 01:26:57 GMT

Again thank you for your help. I found that the version I have is newer
than the tutorial. The workflow was changed. If the object angle is more
than 45 degrees it defaults to vertical. If less than 45 degrees it will go
to horizontal.