Is there any way to move a sphere when using it to make a cut?

[Anonymous]

Hey there,

When I use a sphere to make a cut, it gives me an awesome preview of the cut. Problem is, I can't move the sphere around to adjust the cut just right. Is there a way to do this?

[jeff_strater]

The easiest way is probably to create the Sphere as a New Body.  Then, you can position it using the Move command.  When you have it in the right position, use Combine to do the cut.

If that is not obvious, I can provide some pictures.

Jeff Strater (Fusion development)

[Anonymous]

Hi Jeff, that makes sense, except then you can't see the cut while you're moving it

[jeff_strater]

Good point.  The only way that I can think of to help is to play games with transparency or with showing hidden edges, but those are not as good as the preview you get during the Sphere primitive with "cut" set.

You could create the sphere manually (a Revolve/Cut of a semi-circle), and then use sketch dimensions on the semi-circle sketch to move the cut around until you like it.

No great answer, sorry...

Jeff