Generating a rectangular slot on a curved

[Anonymous]

I'm not sure how to approach this as a novice to Fusion. Trying to generate a specific size slot (as shown in yellow). 

[keqingsong · Accepted solution]

Here's how I would do this. 

1. Sketch a rectangle on the face of one end of your model. 
2. Use the Sweep tool to make a sweep > cut. 
3. Sit back and drink a beer. 

[Anonymous]

Thanks very much for the quick reply. I was on the right track, just not used to finding the commands via the interface (not that it's a bad interface). It's been a while since I've used Autocad, Rhino or Blender and am completely new to Fusion.  Just another learning curve.

Regards,

-JW:

[robduarte]

I made a screencast showing a couple other ways you might approach it as well... https://youtu.be/opDZwfOu5dE

[keqingsong]

Wonderful example. Thanks for sharing the video! 

[Anonymous]

Worked like a charm. If you don't mind, how to you accurately place the rectangle on the end so I can perfectly center it at the midpoint.  I know how Osnaps work in Autocad but not Fusion. Also, IF I already used the sweep and cut, can all parts (including the slot) of the model be modified/stretched etc.?

Regards,

-JW:

[robduarte · Accepted solution]

Here are three suggestions for centering those curves inside the rectangle: https://youtu.be/dps6sPuM7fU

1. Left: Shift-click the curves on either side of the "notch" and apply the Equals constraint
2. Middle: Shift-click the two curves that make up the sides of the "notch" and click the Symmetry constraint. Then click the center line.
3. Right: Draw half of the notch, then use the Sketch Mirror command to mirror across the center line.

(The center line was created by drawing a vertical line - using the midpoint snaps - then converting them to construction lines)

[Anonymous]

Rob,

Thanks very much for the help and the excellent video. Looks like this is an outstanding resource for getting help. All the commands make sense once you understand what and where they exist. I simply thought I could whip this model out since I've been using CAD for quite sometime, guess not. Looks like it's time to spend a few days on the tutors.

Regards,

-JW: