Hi F360 Team!
Does F360 have the ability to create form in a way similar to grasshopper and Rhino where the form derives from an algorithm? I have inserted an image below for your reference.
Many thanks,
Kevin
generative algorithms like grasshopper
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Hi Kevin, thanks for posting.
Autodesk does have something similar to Grasshopper - called Dynamo - but it is primarily focused on BIM workflows right now. While we have had long-term discussions about integrating Dynamo into Fusion as part of our Generative Design initiative, there is no work currently underway for that. My understanding is that Dynamo can export a SAT file, however.
Having said that, we'd love to discuss your needs in this area. Anything you can post publicly about this would be welcome, but we'd be happy to chat off-line as well.
Thanks again,
George
George Hudetz
User Experience Architect
What would we do with generative surfaces in Fusion 360 ?
How about something as simple as this. The curved arms are created in Blender as a quad mesh with what I call "generative light", then imported and converted into a T-Spline.
A simple pre-twisted base mesh is multiplied and rotated every instance. The result is then "bent" along a curve (also a modifier in Blender!
Very simple but very effective.
Then there are fractal structures. Complex (even mathematically 😉 self similar structures generated by pure math. Match that with ever increasing 3D printing capabilities and we can generate things that truly can only be made with a 3D printer.
Kevin - glad I could help, and please keep us informed if you use Dynamo output within a Fusion design. We agree that algorithmic forms of Generative are a very natural fit for Fusion.
Peter - some interesting examples there! I'm working with Michael McSherry on the ECAD stuff as well, so it's interesting that your designs have an application in Generative as well as ECAD. I'm sure we'll talk more going forward!
George Hudetz
User Experience Architect
@georgehudetz wrote:
it's interesting that your designs have an application in Generative as well as ECAD. I'm sure we'll talk more going forward!
Hi George,
Yes, that is more coincidental and was not intended. I do intend to push this in future projects, however.
As we are talking about generative designs and the intersection of different disciplines, I'd like to take the opportunity to point out an area that the AD team is entirely blind to and that is optics - pun intended 😉 . There as well generative algorithms can do wonderful things. When I came across this I contacted the developers as I could immediately see how it applied to my LED systems.
I believe things have actually taken a turn for the worse from a certain perspective. The Fusion 360 team appears to be moving into mechanical design, an area in which generative design alike to grasshopper has no place.
When AD talks about generative "design" they really are talking about generative engineering as what they are trying to solve with generative algorithms are purely mechanical engineering problems, not per se design problems.
Design problems are more concerned with the form/shape and visual appearance of objects.
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Not trying to revive an old post but ...
That is perfectly fine as this isn't a I-have-the-same-problem thread.
I don't think there is anything in the works in Fusion 360 that would come even close to Grasshoppers abilities. At least not at Autodesk. They are focussing on other areas, which also need some attention, so things like these fall behind.
While I don't think it has quite the abilities Grasshopper has you might want to check out Autodesk Dynamo.
I believe there is a Fusion 360 plugin that connects to it. Unfortunately its Windows only (Dynamo that is).
Agree! That's why I run a Win10 installation on Bootcamp on my Mac 😉
That way I can have both OS.
