topic Re: Mesh from SVG in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Mesh from SVG

1baggeds10 — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 04:06:00 GMT

Hello All, I am very new to fusion and 2d/3d and hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction. I had a question on meshes. I have a svg shape that I imported into Fusion. I need to manipulate this 2d shape into a 3d object. The end result should be the front grille of a 1954 Falcon... 🙂

I was wondering if it may be possible to create a mesh in the shape of my imported svg?

Here is the shape.

I think im on the right track here, but im not sure if my jargon is correct, or if this is even the correct workflow. All your help is appreciated.

Re: Mesh from SVG

1baggeds10 — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 04:20:59 GMT

*64 Falcon...

Re: Mesh from SVG

etfrench — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 06:18:01 GMT

Extrude it, then Save as Mesh. There is no reason to have the mesh(stl) in Fusion 360.

Re: Mesh from SVG

jeff_strater — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:26:43 GMT

Is this what you are trying to model?

If so, this is a fairly challenging modeling task. It depends on how detailed you want the final model to be. This grille is curved in multiple directions. Extruding the SVG, actually, is probably not the best way to start. That SVG looks, first, as if it has way too many small curve segments. So, I would throw that SVG away and start over. Personally, I would try to model this in T-Splines (Form workspace), but others would probably favor a surfacing workflow. In either case, take advantage of the symmetry of this shape, and only model 1/2 of it, and, once you get that far, mirror the other half.

I would probably model just the native surface itself, then make the grille by cutting out the open areas from that. I'm not 100% certain, though that this would work, or be the best approach, but it is how I would start. This is another thing about modeling: Be prepared to hit dead ends and start over again. An approach that you think is going to work might not pan out. And, your second design (or third, or fourth) will each get better, and more efficient.

Re: Mesh from SVG

1baggeds10 — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 03:25:08 GMT

Thank you All for the help. Jeff, you hit the nail on the head. That's exactly what Im trying to do. Thanks again for the guidance and words of wisdom. Opening Fusion Now!

Re: Mesh from SVG

TrippyLighting — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:06:02 GMT

What the others haven't mentioned is that this isn't a beginner project, so you might have to lower your expectations as to the accuracy and fidelity of the outcome.

My suggestion would be to post progress frequently and solicit feedback!