Assemble CAD files

[g.rivelli]

Hi,
I downloaded the trial version of Fusion 360, I already work with Bim 360 integrating the work on my portal. I requested Support to understand which product responded to my new needs, the Team has given me Fusion 360. Being a beginner, I have not yet understood how to make the most of the program, I have step files and iges already built, my need is only to merge / assemble them. If I load a step file and then another step file to assemble them (like a bottle with a cap) how can I combine them? can you explain step by step please?

Any help is nice.
I thank you so much I hope to succeed in my work.
Regards

[TrippyLighting]

If you hope to succeed in your work then it would be prudent to go through one of the courses in the Learn & Support section of this site.

[pawel.potyrala]

Hi @g.rivelli,

thanks for posting! I understand that the files to be combined are already uploaded into the Fusion 360 project.

If you want to merge (i.e. combine) them, the next steps are:

1. Open one of the uploaded files
2. Right-click the thumbnail of the other STEP file within the Data Panel -> "Insert Into Current Design"
3. Right-click on the inserted component within the browser tree -> "Break the Link"
4. Use the Modify -> Combine feature to combine the geometries.

Here's a short screencast with an example:

If you want to create an assembly with joints, the workflow is completely different. As @TrippyLighting mentioned, I encourage you to go through the Online Tutorials in the following site:

Fusion 360 Adoption Portal

Let me know if that helps. Thanks!

Best regards,

[g.rivelli]

Hi,
thank you very much for the support, you were really kind to explain to me step by step the procedure for assembling files.
I found a problem in loading the second STEP file,
the point num.2 Right-click the thumbnail of the other STEP files within the Data Panel -> "Insert Into Current Design", I was wondering how I could only see "Open" and "Add to Offline Cache".

Thank you again so much.
Sincerely

[g.rivelli]

Thanks so much,
I will surely follow the online tutorials.

[pawel.potyrala · Accepted solution]

Hi @g.rivelli,

thanks for the follow-up. I missed the fact that you actually uploaded the STP files on the web browser rather than in Fusion 360 Desktop Application and that your trial for Fusion 360 has expired.

Here's what is happening:

• The STEP files were uploaded via Fusion Team on the web browser, therefore have not been converted into Fusion 360 native (editable) designs:

• When opening any of these STEP-files in Fusion 360 Desktop Application, notice that a new Fusion 360 design is opened instead (Untitled1) that cannot be saved, because your expired trial version does not allow you to save/upload additional files into the project.

The correct workflow is as follows:

1. Apply for a Fusion 360 license. If you're using it for non-commercial purposes, follow the steps within the "personal license" section of THIS article.
2. Open any of the STP files to-be-combined.
3. Save it as a Fusion 360 Design.
4. Follow the steps mentioned in my post above.

Let me know if that helps by marking my post as a solution. If you have any further questions, I will be happy to help.

Thanks!

Best regards,

[g.rivelli]

Hi Pawel,
I finally succeeded, thanks to your guide, in understanding how to do my job. Now I know exactly how CAD assembly works.
I thank you for your availability and professionalism in following and responding to my request for support.
Best regards