How to combine two bodies that are separate from each other?

[buckeyestargazer]

I have two bodies that together make up a logo.  I want to link the two bodies so that it acts as one body.  The two bodies are physically separated and I can't figure out how to make them act as one.  See attached image.

[jhackney1972]

Please share your model.

[buckeyestargazer]

Like everything else about Fusion, I'm struggling to know how to do simple things.  Like how do I share the model, since it is saved in the cloud?

[jhackney1972]

Open the model, go to the File Menu, select Export and you can save the .f3d file to a folder on your computer.  Then you attach it to your forum post using the Attachments section down below the Details box where you typed your question.

[buckeyestargazer]

Here you go, and thanks. 

[jeff_strater]

@buckeyestargazer - the short answer is no - you cannot have a Body that has more than one "lump" of material.  That is kind of the definition of a Body.  You can, however, have a Component that contains all the bodies in your logo.  It will behave as a single unit, will move together, etc.  You can apply material or appearance to a Component.  Pretty much every behavior you would expect out of a Body can be achieved with a Component.

[buckeyestargazer]

"Component" sounds like what I need.  But now...how do I create a component from two bodies?  I see "Create Components From Bodies" but that creates two separate components from the separate bodies.  

Sorry, you must get tired to stupid questions like this from newbies.  It is much appreciated.  

[jeff_strater · Accepted solution]

Don't worry at all about asking questions - that's what this forum is for.  Usually, the best way to do this is to create an empty component, and just drag bodies into it.

[buckeyestargazer]

Thank you.  I must say I am impressed with the speed and accuracy of the replies on this forum.