topic Re: Can't place decal correctly because surface geometry confines controller in Fusion Support Forum

Can't place decal correctly because surface geometry confines controller

rlytelMNNZ8 — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:01:13 GMT

Working on modeling a kitchen timer. The top surface is a domed ring. when I attempt to place a decal, the center portion prohibits my placing the graphics in the proper location. Typing in the coordinates in the dialog box also does not work. Any ideas?

Thanks!

Re: Can't place decal correctly because surface geometry confines controller

g-andresen — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:14:40 GMT

Hi,

Please share the file.

File > export > save as f3d on local device > attach it to the next post.

günther

Re: Can't place decal correctly because surface geometry confines controller

jeff_strater — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:45:18 GMT

yeah, this a known and unfortunate issue with decal. The problem is needing a spot on the surface to place the decal, and if there is no material there, Fusion can't do that. It is on our list to fix.

The usual workaround is to create another surface body, remove or patch the hole to give you some material there, and place the decal on that body. Then, turn the opacity down to zero to hide it. In the screencast, I actually moved the duplicate up by .25mm to avoid z-fighting with the original. Messy, I know...

Re: Can't place decal correctly because surface geometry confines controller

rlytelMNNZ8 — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 17:48:28 GMT

Thank you! I'll work it around. Great product.