topic Re: Sketch palette not showing in Fusion Support Forum

Sketch palette not showing

lars_kooijman — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:44:51 GMT

Hello,

I have noticed a bug where the sketch palette did not show when drawing lines, rectangles etc...

Now I found out how to reproduce it.
When I have 2 files open and are both in an active sketch, the sketch palette only shows in the sketch started last.

After I finish one of the sketches the sketch palette shows in the other opened file window.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

g-andresen — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:49:12 GMT

Hi,

did you try "Reset to default layout"?

günther

Re: Sketch palette not showing

sameer_babarNJS6C — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 01:36:48 GMT

Hello,@lars_kooijman

Thank you for posting this issue.

This is known issue and we have already fixed it, currently it is going through validation process.
Very soon we will resolve this issue.

Thanks,
Sameer Babar.
Autodesk Fusion 360 Team.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

teknikHCEMT — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:56:31 GMT

I have same proble, sketch palette is not showing.
I tried Ctrl + Alr +R with no effect on showing the palette.
I reinstalled the Fusion 360 and that did not help.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

hpollina — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:35:18 GMT

I am also having the same issue 😞

Re: Sketch palette not showing

sameer_babarNJS6C — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 04:50:52 GMT

Hello , @teknikHCEMT @hpollina ,
Can you please try after upgrading Fusion to the latest version as we have already fixed this issue in current production version(2.0.17954).
Let us know if you still face this issue.
Thanks,
Sameer Babar.
Autodesk Fusion 360 Team.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

vladimir_turin — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:55:30 GMT

Having the same issue. Have Fusion version 2.0.18441 x86_64, running on Windows 10 Pro 22H2 (19045.3930).

Reset to default layout did not help.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

tosch_contact — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 15:42:46 GMT

Same issue with 2.0.18441 x86_64 - "Reset to Default Layout" does not help

Re: Sketch palette not showing

mek985 — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 07:50:35 GMT

This is not fixed. Using Fusion 2.0.18950 arm64 [Native]

I'm new to Fusion, and I'm switching from my Fusion space to my video tutorial space a lot. Browser and Sketch palette flicker, then disappear entirely each time I switch back to Fusion. At least I can use the browser toggle key trigger for that, but the Sketch palette is harder.

I've worked around it temporarily by leaving sketch mode, clicking home at the cube, then reentering sketch mode and activating a drawing plane. Not sure how this has hung on for so long (through several releases). Wish my first post hadn't turned out to be such a rant.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

adam3RC8W — Sun, 12 May 2024 16:44:24 GMT

I'm using version 2.0.18961 x86_64 and the sketch palette still disappears sometimes. The only way Fusion was still usable is because I knew I could change line type with the 'X' key.

But now I've found another workaround. While editing a sketch in your project, create a "New Design", click on "Create Sketch" in the new design and the sketch palette shows up. Now if you just close the new design tab, the sketch palette is still showing in the project you were previously working on.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

h_l_c — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:18:36 GMT

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!! I am still having this issue and my Fusion JUST updated to the latest version 2 nights ago. Neither reset layer nor CTRL+ALT+R was working. I was losing my mind! This workaround is the only thing that's consistently worked. Very much appreciated!

Re: Sketch palette not showing

jasonEGE5A — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:10:09 GMT

I can confirm this is still happening as of 2.0.21550 arm64. The only thing that fixed is for me was the above workaround, to open a document and start a sketch. Then it's active again in all windows. 😞 not great.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

jasonEGE5A — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:11:08 GMT

This is not fixed as of 2.0.21550 arm64. I just confirmed the below described workaround fixes it, but nothing else. Not resetting the workspace.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

mek985 — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:42:49 GMT

I can sympathize, although I'm not using Fusion any longer because, as an individual who is retired from an educational institution, I'm not pleased with Fusion's purchase policy for educational retirees. The policy is that there is no discount for edu retirees regardless of the length of the edu affiliation.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

gwagnerJXG2J — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:21:10 GMT

Thank you for the New Design tip to get the sketch palette back.

At least there is a way to do it.

Can confirm that disappearing sketch palette still happens in

Fusion 2603.1.11 x86_64

Seems fine for a while after starting a design ... after going on for a while it just decides at some point not to show up any more when doing "edit sketch".

BR,

-- Glenn

Re: Sketch palette not showing

fkKNLVL — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 22:19:53 GMT

I'm having this issue right now, the sketch palette is not showing up when im in edit sketch mode, and this is on the latest update!

Fusion 2604.0.316 x86_64
Active Plan: Subscription
Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (26100.6584)

Re: Sketch palette not showing

shiron84596 — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:19:42 GMT

SolidWorks veteran here. I am facing this issue right now. I am using the latest version: 2605.1.52 x86_64 | Windows 11 Enterprise 24H2 (26100.7462).

I had to use Fusion for a new project due to licensing and had high hopes. I am surprised Autodesk can't simply fix this bug, despite reports going back a few years now. The official help channels don't seem to have a clue. However, the trick of jumping between a new design and the current design works, though it is frustrating.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

dehullu_robin — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:53:42 GMT

Still not fixed in 2606.1.22 x86_64 | Windows 11 Home 25H2 (26200.7462). Such a crucial feature should not be broken for over two years.

Thank you, Adam, for the workaround.

Re: Sketch palette not showing

tannippm — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:44:48 GMT

thankyou for this

Re: Sketch palette not showing

washleyMB2KW — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:47:21 GMT

Thank you very much. Your solution is (sadly) still useful 2 years later. Well done Autodesk.