topic Re: Duplication Pattern - Patterning based on sketch points in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Duplication Pattern - Patterning based on sketch points

zach.allaun — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:45:08 GMT

The CAM workspace has a pattern type called duplication that will pattern toolpaths based on a source point and selected target points. I've often had a similar need in the CAD workspace, wanting to pattern/duplicate bodies or features based on an irregular layout of points. Is there any existing workflow in Fusion 360 that would accomplish this (and is editable to add/remove points later on)? I've muddled by with simple component/body duplication and the move to point command, but that's not exactly an elegant solution especially with a lot of elements, and it doesn't address features at all.

Appreciate any insight folks can offer.

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g-andresen — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:58:16 GMT

Hi,

try one

günther

Re: Duplication Pattern - Patterning based on sketch points

TrippyLighting — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 20:05:54 GMT

@g-andresen I don't think that's what he's asking for.

In another CAD app that Fusion 360 aggressively tries to compete with, you can define a pattern of random or irregular sketch points and use these points as the location for pattern instances.

In combination with re-usable patterns, this can be an incredibly powerful feature.

Re: Duplication Pattern - Patterning based on sketch points

TheCADWhisperer — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 20:12:59 GMT

@TrippyLighting wrote:
In another CAD app that Fusion 360 aggressively tries to compete with…

@zach.allaun

You will need Autodesk Inventor Professional for this.

Re: Duplication Pattern - Patterning based on sketch points

zach.allaun — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:20:21 GMT

@TrippyLighting hit the nail on the head. I'm hoping for a solution within Fusion 360 in the not-too-distant future.

Re: Duplication Pattern - Patterning based on sketch points

kb9ydn — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:23:13 GMT

I was just lamenting the absence of a sketch point based pattern. Hopefully this will make it into Fusion's feature set one day.