how do i fix oval holes after scaling?

how do i fix oval holes after scaling?

nocturnalwelding
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how do i fix oval holes after scaling?

nocturnalwelding
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Hi, this is my first project and it's been fun hacking my way through it. I want to plasma cut this out. So this started as a svg. I had to scale non uniform to make it taller and my headlights turned into ovals. How can i make them circles again? Or delete and add circles? I've tried a couple crazy things, But then fusion crashed so i came here.  Also I would like to redo this project in the future and make it parametric. 

How would i go about tracing it like a canvas so i can make it parametric in the future? thank you.

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SwApNiLbAd
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try to deselect the circle when you are scaling the full body.

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nocturnalwelding
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Thanks for the help i'll try it out when i get home.  What would be the best way to trace it like a canvas? So i could make it parametric then enter it back in to my assembly.

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nocturnalwelding
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Cant deselect cause I need the outside also.  What's the best plan of attack for tracing it?

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g-andresen
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Hi,

Load the image into Inkscape and scale it differently for both axes.

Then I would vectorize the image in Inkscape.

regards

günther

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Beyondforce
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Hey @nocturnalwelding,

 

I hope this video will help you.

https://autode.sk/2W6VYID

 

 

Cheers / Ben
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SwApNiLbAd
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Hi @nocturnalwelding i think you have to make circles as new component then you can deselect them when you are scaling.

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g-andresen
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Hi,

The original aspect ratio was changed when copying this picture.
Either you look for a new one or you use an app that corrects the aspect ratio.

 Günther

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etfrench
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The easy way would be to scale your original drawing using the same value for X and Y.  Fill the unused area with a simple pattern. 

ETFrench

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nocturnalwelding
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Hey, everyone thanks for all the suggestions. Im super busy welding. I'll try your suggestions tonight. thanks again.

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nocturnalwelding
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Ok round 1 Beyond force method. It's midnight and i finally get to play with fusion.  I deleted everything on the one side with the help of your vid and sketched out and pulled a new headlight.  Im no artist but wanted your guys feedback on how it turned out.  If it stil looks wierd i'll try the inkscape method. Since i have even less time in inkscape than i do in fusion it seems like it might be a harder route. 

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Beyondforce
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Hey @nocturnalwelding,

 

It looks good. But of course, it depends on how it fits with the original sketch?

In regards to the Inkscape solution, that might be a good idea as well. If you need some help with that, I have created a video that shows how to use Inkscape, check it out: https://youtu.be/9zp_iTzpxz8

 

Cheers / Ben.

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etfrench
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I think the oval side looks better Smiley Happy

ETFrench

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nocturnalwelding
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thanks for your guys help really appreciate it, as i was going to give up on it.  gotta go to sleep. left off on fighting it to mirror. Smiley Happy

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nocturnalwelding
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Just wanted to say thank you for everyones help. It was a fun 1st assembly.

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Beyondforce
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@nocturnalwelding,

It looks great! Really good job 🙂

Cheers / Ben

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nocturnalwelding
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Thanks man, got done just in time to use it at king of the hammers!!

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Beyondforce
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BTW, Have you seen my last video? https://youtu.be/VU9sB6rYrto

Ben Korez
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