Working with multiple components in the new assembly environment.

[BillGEGHV]

Hey All, 

Im reallying liking the new assembly environment addition to fusion! Looks and feels like a push to integrate fusion into a more traditional assembly workflow.  Good deal BUT, seams there are some limitations OR has certain functionality just not been implemented yet?   I need to do a simple thing but dont see how to do it with this workflow.    

Is it possible to create features and manipulate an assembly of 2 or more components at the same time?  This is something very easily achieved prior to the update.  

I simply need to pop a hole through both of these parts to pin the threaded end to this part to the other one.  Can I do this in the assembly OR do I need to manipulate both parts individually?  I mean, why would there be the ability to create sketchs IF you can't really do much with it while in the assembly environment?   You can see my sketch highlighted.  I would pop the hole, then do a circular array of the feature, simple.  HOW? 

I added a custom rivet tool in the new fastners diolog, witch BTW is VERY COOL!! as shown in the 2nd screenshot but can I do a boolean cut to create the hole?  Dont see any options to cut the hole? 

Thanks 

 

 

[TheCADWhisperer · Accepted solution]

@BillGEGHV 

Change to the Hybrid mode if you want old functionality.

[jhackney1972 · Accepted solution]

If you have followed the new Intent Driven Design process, your two components, you want the same hole through, are both External Components.  This means that you must either Edit in Place each one in turn using the same sketch or other method.  Edit in Place one, create the hole and then Edit in Place the other and project the hole to it.  There are other methods but the main fact is the two components are External and must be modified separately.  

[BillGEGHV]

Gotch,  Ive just been winging it as I go so I guess I need to learn more about it.  I could look it up, but figure Id ask you. Is there an official AD tutorial on this new Intent Driven Design process? thanks 

[BillGEGHV]

Can you swap back and forth? 

[jhackney1972]

You need to read the latest What's New for Fusion.  Under the Design sub-topic you will find some information about it.

You other question about switching back and forth is Yes you can but you will not benefit from doing it in this case because all your components are saved externally.

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[aleksei_ovsienko]

I sorely lack being able to modify external parts in assembly context. It's a much needed thing for anyone who deals with machining welded assemblies. If assembly machining is what happens in real life - so should it happen in CAD.