topic Re: Tip: Scaling SVG import to precise dimensions. in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Tip: Scaling SVG import to precise dimensions.

celticone — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:00:17 GMT

Fusion 360 does not have the capability of scaling an imported SVG to exact dimensions. You can only do proportional scaling during the import.

This is a work around. Simply import the SVG. Unlock it. Then use the dimensional tool to specify height, width or even a single element.

Everything will rescale proportionally to that dimension. There is a limit to this technique until the sketch breaks. (due to SVG precision)

Edit for clarity:

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Note: You must have "Scale entire sketch at first dimension" enabled in design preferences. If you have an already dimensioned sketch that you want to import the SVG then create a new sketch on the same plane. Import the SVG. Dimension it to scale it. Copy the profile. Simply paste it to the targeted sketch. Then you can disable the preference.
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3 examples demonstrated in this.

It is such a simple and implied (duh -really!) technique but never seen it demonstrated on Youtube.

Have not tried this with DXF imports. Should work though.

Youtube Demo

Re: Tip: Scaling SVG import to precise dimensions.

HughesTooling — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:06:35 GMT

I think you need this option enabled for this to work. Unfortunately it doesn't work well in assemblies or where you have a large body in the design already so people tend to turn it off. After scaling a zoom to fit is automatically run which is not helpful!

Re: Tip: Scaling SVG import to precise dimensions.

celticone — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:09:55 GMT

Correct. You must have that enabled.

To solve the other issues on the import I create a new sketch on the same plane. Do the scaling. Then copy/paste the scaled SVG into the target sketch. This will prevent the issues you mentioned.