Edit Face command on a solid deletes object

[nathanslocum]

Hello, this is my first post. I have been reading some of the forums and they have been super helpful. I recently ran into a problem that I'm not sure how to overcome. I have a intake tube that I want to make a dent in because it contacts the front fender. I'm attempting to use the modify > edit face command, but when I do it, instead of doing what the preview shows, it deletes the material. I haven't worked with T-splines before as I haven't needed a complex curved surface. This is my first time working with this type of modeling. 

 

 

[TheCADWhisperer · Accepted solution]

You have numerous Bodies and 3 Components.

Which body are you attempting to edit? 

Is there a logical reason that you do not have Capture Design History active?

Is something like this what you are attempting to achieve?

[nathanslocum]

Thank you for the quick reply. That's exactly what I'm trying to do! I grouped a couple of components together for this one bike, I didn't expect to post it asking for help so the file is a little disorganized. I disactivated design history because several guides I saw using the edit face feature said that had to be done. I wouldn't have done it otherwise. How did you do that? Sorry if this is a very basic function, I have been fiddling with it for two hours and couldn't seem to make it work myself.

[TheCADWhisperer]

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@nathanslocum wrote:

How did you do that?

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I turned on the Record History - so my steps are recorded in the Timeline for you to examine.

[TrippyLighting]

Is there a reason you are working with the timeline disabled?

[TheCADWhisperer]

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@TrippyLighting wrote:

Is there a reason you are working with the timeline disabled?

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See response #3 - bad advice from some “unnamed source”.

[nathanslocum]

Thanks for that file showing me how to do it. I am a total amateur at this and wouldn't have thought to use those commands. I usually stick to sketching and extruding with some fillets. As far as turning the design history off, it was because of these two guides: Fusion 360 help guide and Fusion 360 Forum .

I thought T splines would be my best bet, but I didn't (still don't) know enough about it to work it right. 

[nathanslocum]

Just wanted to throw an update to the project. This is a 1960's Honda C100 that I engine swapped and needed a custom intake for. It's not perfect and I'll likely redesign, but it actually fits with your all's help.