Joints from an STL? -- Mesh won't convert to or add to component

Joints from an STL? -- Mesh won't convert to or add to component

haleypearse
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Joints from an STL? -- Mesh won't convert to or add to component

haleypearse
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"Create component from bodies" just does nothing. Nor can I drag the mesh into a component. Is there a way to use joints on an imported STL? So far none of my STLs have worked.

 

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lichtzeichenanlage
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IMHO you only can assemble solids. If you want to import geometry from other CAD systems I would try STEP / STP files.

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TrippyLighting
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Correct, joints only work with solids. IF the meshes for the gears are not to high in number of polygons then they can be converted into BRep. However it will be a faceted solid, so Fusion cannot recognize the center of round holes, because there are only facetted holes.


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