My models exploded
@Anonymous wrote:
"who hasn't even begun to understand how parametric modeling works from using Fusion 360 is really uncalled for!"
That is right, I do not even know what that means, still I have been using Fusion 360 for 3 years now.
If you don't know what parametric modeling means and obviously don't understand how it works then it matters not how long you've used it. Apparently you've leaned little and blame your ineptitude on the software.
@Anonymous wrote:
You are on really bad denial, it is not the Fusion 360 that does not work, it is the enduser that uses it wrong. I admit, I certainly do not use it as you intended. I have no interest on 3D modelling, other than get my designs done.
I've used parametric 3D CAD since 1998 when I started using SolidWorks.
I started using CAD and 3D modeling software in college more than 3 decades ago. I've designed complex manufacturing machinery and a number of end products.
As an Autodesk Expert Elite I am a customer just as you are, albeit vastly more experienced. I've used Fusion 360 since November 2014 and have a pretty good idea of what can be done with it and what can't be done with it. As such I am not in denial. I am just more educated than you are!
@Anonymous wrote:
I have no interest on 3D modelling, other than get my designs done.
As I've explained in my last post, you cannot design in a CAD software without modeling in 3D.
@Anonymous wrote:
Is it really that unreasonable request to be able to delete timeline when so wanted without saving as STEP. And to be able to remove Sketches without affecting what has already been modelled.
I did not "request" for you to turn off the timeline. I suggested it only because in order to fully understand it you need to understand the basics of parametric modeling. You already stated that you don't. It also seems clear to me that you don't want to spend the needed time to familiarize yourself with the documentation nd tutorials.
That is the reason why I suggested you try modeling without the timeline enabled.
I would never export to STEP and then continue to model. That's just stupid!
@Anonymous wrote:
"The other "distraction" you describe is called "through selection" and is usually very helpful. However, that can be turned off in the selection filters. That, by the way, is not a new feature. Fusion 360 has functioned this way for years!"
Where exactly is that? I want to select only visible faces and edges, I can not imagine how anything else would be useful and certainly do not like updates change these settings.
Selection Filters
So why don't you read through this documentation explaining the difference between bodies and components and then familiarize yourself with Fusion 360 R.U.L.E.#1?
Maybe it will dawn on you how to use the tool properly 😉
That video BTW shows one other big irritation. Sketching automatically rotates the model. Can that be turned off?
Yep. That I find irritating as well.
YOu might also turn off the two auto projection features. I personally don't want anything projected into my sketches automatically. I prefer to have full control ove what is in my sketches.
A little more work. A lot less hassle down the line.
@TrippyLighting do you think it's possible there are un-captured positions here?
I can't think of any cases where you would need to save and insert a design with uncaptured positions. But to this day you can save a design in this state.
Phil Eichmiller
Software Engineer
Quality Assurance
Autodesk, Inc.
@Anonymous wrote:
... Anyway it is now solved by saving as STEP and reopening and renaming bodies...
No, that really solves nothing. As you also ignore the links to the documentation I have provided in previous posts my help in this thread has come to an end. If you refuse to learn then my work is done!
It solved the problem for me, to be able to proceed and now the model is ready for 3D printing, maybe few aluminium parts will be send for manufacturing, they are simple parts and will be send as STEP file anyway so that will be fine. This is the second proof of concept of 360 video drone. Below is the first one, on that the frame was completely hand build
There was some serious problems with that, but many things learned
It is very unlikely that any of the parts on current model will go to production, but some ideas and experiences might end to future product. the 3D modelling I do is just mandatory step to build the proof of concept, that is where my focus is and it bugs me that the 3D modelling tool takes so much attention.
I do not quite understand what the Fusion 360 is, who are its intended customers. What I hear professional 3D modellers do not use it. There would be plenty of customers that need some tool for 3D printing and basic design needs like I, but the Fusion 360 clearly is not for them, it has too complex concepts.
It works fine as very basic tool as I use it, until the model breaks up because I used it "Wrong" I just used basic tools for 3D modelling, so I do not think it is acceptable that the model just breaks because the customer was using the tool "Wrong". (Would you be fine if MS Office would destroy your work because you used too much copy/paste, and what is "Wrong" anyway in using copy/paste.)
The solution for me seems to be saving occasionally as STEP to clean the crap from the models, that is the unused sketches and timeline and maybe something else that is under the hood. Maybe I just completely should start using STEP as saving format and manage the files locally, a bit inconvenient with Fusion 360 as it is now, but really the functionality I would prefer, to have the files locally.
So I do not really know for who the Fusion 360 is for. I am starting to think it is inexpensive or free alternative for students, to teach them Autodesk 3D modelling concept, with main purpose to get them using Autodesk products in future, so sad, it could be ok product, now it feels like a proof of concept.
Oh well, there was just a new update, lets see what new problems it brings.
While I congratulate you on successfully completing physical prototypes, my recommendation would be to use another software. Maybe TinkerCAD or Sketchup will do a better job satisfying your requirements.
I would actively discourage you from continuing to post to this forum. You complain, but when users with vastly more experience across try to help and guide you, you completely ignore their advice and continue to complain about the software. That is not only unreasonable, it is unconscionable!