Can a sketch be used as a "template" for coloring parts of a body?

[davethomaspilot9V8SL]

I have a .step of a pcb from Kicad.   I can import it with no problem in Fusion.

The .step does not include layers like silkscreen, but I can insert .dxf files for the desired layers in fusion.  For example, I'd really like the silkscreen layer to be visible in the Fusion model.

The inserted .dxf creates a sketch.  Once scaled and translated, closed shapes are defined that I'd like to use to create a separate appearance on part of a body.

Is this possible?

Here's an example with top copper layer imported:

[davethomaspilot9V8SL · Accepted solution]

I found something that works.

I just created a new body by doing a tiny extrusion using the sketch.   Fusion seemed to be changing the extrusion type to join instead of separate body, but I finally got it to work.

So, now I can just change the appearance of the separated body.

[TheCADWhisperer · Accepted solution]

@davethomaspilot9V8SL 

Can you File>Export your *.f3d file to your local drive and then Attach it here to a Reply?

I would use Split Face.

[etfrench · Accepted solution]

You can use the split face command, then set the appearance property on each face.

Another more convoluted method would be to extrude the closed shapes, then offset their bottom faces, reverse normals on them, then apply appearance.