Cut/carve sketch along path
The command you will use is called "Sweep". It requires two sketches, one of the profile you want to cut and one of the path you want to cut along.
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Here is a quick Screencast of what I think you want. Note: I did not constrain any of my sketches just to make a quick video, you will need to make sure you do this in yours.
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I must be doing something wrong with my path and profile sketches ,perhaps? They are both drawn on the surface I need them to be (path on top face, circle on side face).
Testing it out on a simple test object gives me this.
I only get "new body" and "new component" as my drop down options. As it makes a new solid body vs a cut.
Attach your model, I will help you out. If you do not know how to attach your Fusion 360 model follow these easy steps. Open the model in Fusion 360, select the File menu, then Export and save as a F3D or F3Z file to your hard drive. Then use the Attachments section, of a forum post, to attach it.
Edit: Just a guess, you are not selecting the entire circle as your Profile.
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As I guessed, in my edit in the last post, you just missed selecting the lower section of your profile circle. You need to look for the light blue areas that define profiles when working with any Create tool. Screencast will show the issue. I will not return the model, I am sure you can understand how to fix it using the video.
A little hint: Sometimes applying material or appearance too early will hide sketch profiles, points and other entities you will need to work with.
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All set, works OK now? If so do not forget to mark the Forum post, that solved your question, by selecting the "Accept Solution" icon. This closes the question, makes the solution available to others with similar questions and acknowledges the solution as helpful. If it did not answer your question please post any further questions you have.
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You can easily post a link to your Screencast using the Link icon in the above tool bar.
Edit, sorry I just saw your link.
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You are using a Surface Sweep!!! You need to be under the Solid toolbar.
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I had a lot of these moments when I first started using CAD over 35+ years ago, do not feel bad. By the way, as you get more into Fusion 360, you will find the Surface environment just as useful. Come back to the Forum often, there are a lot of talented Forum users waiting to help.
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