topic Can I make a template from a existing drawing? in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Can I make a template from a existing drawing?

SalesDDWKZ — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:50:53 GMT

I have a part (gate) that I manufacture for a customer regularly. I have it drawn as a driven sketch, as only two dimensions change.

As I have done a number of these gates I have a system I like for my drawings.

Is there a way to create a template that is a copy of what I have laid out? I don't think I can do it from a New Template, as there are sub levels that are turned on with upper levels turned off.

Thank you,

Nick

Re: Can I make a template from a existing drawing?

jhackney1972 — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:07:32 GMT

Probably the only method to reuse the existing drawing is to go into the Web Database, archive (save out to your hard drive) the 2D Drawing, which will also bring along the related model as well. Once you have downloaded the archive, Upload it back to the Cloud folder, using the Fusion 360 Data Panel or the Web Database, and immediately rename the uploaded 2D Drawing and related model. You can then use the rename model and drawing for your next project. I you need further information or a Screencast, let me know.

Re: Can I make a template from a existing drawing?

ClintBrown3D — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:21:40 GMT

Hi @SalesDDWKZ

Right now your best workflow is to download a Fusion archive from the drawing and then upload and edit this copy. We are working on 2 projects behind the scenes, which will greatly improve your workflow, and make this seamless.

I'd love to get your thoughts around this. If you're up for it, here is a link to my calendar, please book a session with me, and we can chat on Zoom. I can also show you some of the new tools that are coming soon (note times are in 24:00 format so 03:00 is 3am, 15:00 is 3pm).

Re: Can I make a template from a existing drawing?

SalesDDWKZ — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:21:09 GMT

This seems like it will work just fine. Now that I have the archived design in my folder, it isn't too much to upload it and modify a couple things.

Thank you,
Nick

Re: Can I make a template from a existing drawing?

SalesDDWKZ — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:23:55 GMT

I will take a look and see when I can chat, this would help in a few places for me.
Thank you for the help,
Nick