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Help needed with Mesh

Anonymous

Help needed with Mesh

Anonymous
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im using a CT image of my head (stl file). i want to just create a mesh representing the skin, is this possible? i cannot seem to work with just the outer mesh, everything else is include with the file. my goal is create a mask that will fit to my face. please help

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keqingsong
Community Manager
Community Manager

You can insert STL files as mesh data into Fusion 360 and then proceed to build T-Spline geometry around it. 
In the model environment, click on Create Form.

form.jpg

 

Then go to Insert and select Insert Mesh
mesh.jpg 

 

Browse to the STL you want to insert and click OK. Once it comes in, you can position it and start modeling. 

 

There are a couple of ways to model geometry around a mesh body in Fusion 360. I think the best way for you to achieve what you want is to use the Create > Face command.

face.jpg

 

Once you've activated it, make sure you check the Object Snapoption in the command dialog box. This will allow you to create faces right on top of the mesh body. You can also give it a offset distance if you don't want the face directly touching the mesh body.

Screen Shot 2015-06-23 at 11.40.19 AM.png

 

let me know if this helps. 

 


Keqing Song
Autodesk Fusion Community Manager
Portland, Oregon, USA

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Anonymous
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thank you. the problem im having is that i cannot create a "face" here is what im seeing

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keqingsong
Community Manager
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Here's what i mean by create face on the body. 



Keqing Song
Autodesk Fusion Community Manager
Portland, Oregon, USA

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Anonymous
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is there a way i can send you the file. im struggling with this

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Anonymous
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also watching your video, as soon as i complete the face (watertight) it disappears, im not able to see or edit it again, i can only see it when i hide the mesh body

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innovatenate
Autodesk Support
Autodesk Support

It may help to modify the appearance of the mesh body so that it is transparent. Right click on the body in the browser and choose appearance to get started.

 

This PDF File (list of screencast videos included) may help. 

 

PDF:

https://myhub.autodesk360.com/ue29c8e8f/docstore/permalink/DS56a43QTfd62c1cd968c5076507a8d4fc2f

 

Fusion Design:

http://a360.co/1xKSzLp

 

Take note of the pull command in the section titled "Utilize Mesh Models to improve designs in Fusion 360."

 

I hope that helps.

 

Cheers,

 

 

 




Nathan Chandler
Principal Specialist
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keqingsong
Community Manager
Community Manager

Invite me to your project and I will take a look. my email address is keqing.song@autodesk.com

You can invite by going to the people button in your data panel and typing out my email address and then clicking invite. 


Keqing Song
Autodesk Fusion Community Manager
Portland, Oregon, USA

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