topic Re: Cannot create drawing in Fusion Support Forum

Cannot create drawing

dacusick — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:45:38 GMT

Does anyone else have issues creating drawings? I can create 3D models just fine but when I try to create a drawing a blank page is displayed (no title block) and I am unable to insert any views.

My computer is an Acer E15 that I bought in 2019. It has a dedicated video card which is a Nvidia MX150. I have created drawings in the past but I can’t remember if the OS was updated to Windows 11 yet.

Re: Cannot create drawing

CGBenner — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:54:31 GMT

@dacusick

Hello and welcome! Can you tell us a bit more about the workflow you've tried for starting a drawing? Also sharing this document about getting started in case it helps.

Re: Cannot create drawing

ClintBrown3D — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:56:10 GMT

Hey @dacusick

Sorry to hear that you are having trouble.

There are a couple of things that you can try.

1) Graphics setup

2) Graphics setup for some older unsupported graphics drivers

Re: Cannot create drawing

dacusick — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:57:22 GMT

@CGBenner

With the 3D model open, I have tried clicking on design (on toolbar)->drawing->from design. Then I get a pop up for the sheet size, title block, etc….. I click ok then a blank page is displayed with a dashed border. The program does not accept any inputs other than zooming or exiting the program. I have also tried right clicking the model in the data panel and creating the drawing that way but that ends up giving me the same results.

When I try to create a new drawing without selecting a model first, it just prompts me to save a 3D model design and starts an empty 3D design.

I will note that the title block option is always set to from scratch. I halfway expected a default on to be available.

Re: Cannot create drawing

dacusick — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:03:11 GMT

@ClintBrown3D

I will try the things mentioned in the article. I know the driver is up to date but I did not do a clean install as your article mentions.
Based on other things I have read, I have also tried uninstalling and reinstalling fusion. Changing the graphics driver to both direct x options, Disabling the GPUs independently, and messing with the performance settings for the program.

Re: Cannot create drawing

pat.caldwellUENQK — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 02:37:07 GMT

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