topic Re: Pattern on Path not Working "Object is too complex" in Fusion Support Forum

Pattern on Path not Working "Object is too complex"

agentnoah — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:46:58 GMT

I am trying to repeat a simple pattern, but Fusion won't copy one of the face sets. If I do it individually, it claims it is too complex to compute and suggests I select less faces. It's literally only two triangles, I don't understand how it's too complex. Pictures below, I have all the appropriate faces selected

Objects I'm trying to duplicate

Preview showing that it will work as intended

Bottom object will not copy via pattern

Error if I try to just copy the bottom object

Re: Pattern on Path not Working "Object is too complex"

g-andresen — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 18:56:38 GMT

Hi,

please share the file for reply

File > export > save as f3d on local drive > attach to post

günther

Re: Pattern on Path not Working "Object is too complex"

agentnoah — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:07:44 GMT

Here it is. It is the "Angles" ring, in case the other components are there too

Re: Pattern on Path not Working "Object is too complex"

jhackney1972 — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:18:14 GMT

I did not see your model.

Re: Pattern on Path not Working "Object is too complex"

jhackney1972 — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:24:09 GMT

Why not use a Circular Pattern instead of Pattern on a Path. You can use full or partial circular pattern as needed. Model is attached of a partial pattern.

Re: Pattern on Path not Working "Object is too complex"

jeff_strater — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:23:47 GMT

It works as a feature pattern, with the compute type set to "Adjust"

With pattern of any kind, the rule is: try all the different types. One of them will probably work.

If I were to speculate, the "too complex" error is because of this non-manifold edge:

That can't be manufactured. But, that is just a guess....

edited model attached.

Re: Pattern on Path not Working "Object is too complex"

jeff_strater — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:26:12 GMT

and yes, @jhackney1972 is right - circular pattern is better than pattern on path in this case. However, it has the same problem. Circular, also, does work for Feature/Adjust..

Re: Pattern on Path not Working "Object is too complex"

agentnoah — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:32:43 GMT

Thanks, this fixed it. Idk if that point will work with my 3D printer or not, but the point is to find out

Re: Pattern on Path not Working "Object is too complex"

g-andresen — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 21:34:58 GMT

Hi,

Pattern on path is difficult or even impossible to handle if the path is a closed profile.
Therefore, I agree with the recommendation by @jhackney1972to create a circular pattern.

günther