List of differences in new AutoCAD interface: 3:14 Trim tool is under the Modify menu bar 4:36 Exrtude is the 2nd icon (next to create sketch) 5:55 Click create sketch icon, and then click center diameter circle (3rd icon from left) 6:53 Constraint options are underneath the Constraints menu bar (next to modify) at the top of the screen. To use the concentric constraints tool, you don't need to use the shift key - click the concentric constraints tool, and then click on the edge of the shape & then the circle 7:46 Click "finish sketch", and then click extrude (2d icon next to create sketch)
Hello Arnold. I have tried every tutorial available on TH-cam. I am a beginner and almost quit until I came across your video series. I can't believe I was able to complete Part 1 of 16 of this course. You give me hope. Thanks so much and continued success.
I just finished the 16 part series on modeling in Fusion 360. I just wanted say that this is one of the best beginner courses you will find on TH-cam. The videos are a good length and you learn new techniques in each video. Thank you for making this Arnold and I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Just the first video gives me confidence that he knows his stuff and knows how to teach it. Ive been struggling with FreeCad but now I know Fusion will be the tool for me. Thank you!
Hello Arnold! I just checked out your channel because apparently you recommended our channel to one of your subscribers. Thanks so much. Great job with your channel too. I appreciate the way that you explain things slowly and simply for new learners. Hope to see more from you soon.
Thankyou LIA! I've got stuff in the works but production is a bit slow these days. But yes, lets talk. Please write to me through the Contact page on my website here:- futureengineering224170208.wordpress.com You'll also see the newsletter issue that I wrote about your channel. I would appreciate the opportunity to correspond briefly.
there are plenty of tutorials on youtube for fusion, this one is the best i've found. many of them are older and use older software that looks different which makes it difficult. Thanks so much for posting these!
You're welcome, secondplace. Mine are over a year old now and the Fusion 360 UI has moved on but I'll put together one or two bits and pieces by way of an updater to my series.
Thanks kpare, welcome to the channel, take a look at the video about the User Interface update and let me know if you have any questions or problems. The resources about the UI update are at timestamp 2:38 in this one th-cam.com/video/2W9R9j5YBG0/w-d-xo.html
I've learned more in one lesson from you than hours from Fusion lessons. Because you are showing us how to design with a purpose as opposed to just showing us how to doodle (using different tools) with no purpose! With your lesson, we can remember why and how we use a/this tool and so on. So thank you very much for taking the time to teach me/us how to design things and for what reason! You're my personal Bob Ross, "There are no mistakes only happy accidents".
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360, It sure is!😊 I've downloaded all 16 projects. I'm really looking forward to completing each and every course. Let the games..err classes begin!
Using fusion 360 for the first time after building myself a 3d printer. Your tutorials helped me get to where I want to be much quicker than any other tutorial on youtube. I can now make my own parts to suit my own ideas. Thankyou.
I just want to say I liked and subscribed because I love the fact you said if you don’t like me you can unsubscribe but I’ll try to make it worth your time. Thanks you very much worth the 10 min.
absolutely better than any other tutorial video I have seen earlier... as a highly passionate about 3D printing and designing, this will be my starting point
Fantastic Mohamed! Welcome to the channel. Be sure to find the revised version of this first tutorial in the basic series, this one is the older one, here’s the newer improved one:-
Its amazing how accents and cultures work. Did you know that there is a much better revision of my first tutorial? Here's the link... th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.html
Thanks a million!!! You are the first teacher I was able to understand. Didn't even have a problem with using a later version of Fusion 360 than what is being used in your video's. I Can't Thank You Enough!
Good on you Phil, I'll be revising them asap but did you see the other video I made called "User Interface Update to the 16..." th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
I used this series to learn fusion 360 a few years ago! I'm now helping people on projects and have a few prototypes built of tools I use. I'm so glad I scratched the itch and learned fusion 360!
That's music to my ears Brady, thanks. One thing though, I see you're commenting on the original Part 1 tutorial. Have you seen the revised ones? th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4TL3nMudwnRyi-1W
I just finished all 16 lessons, thank you Arnold! The interface has changed since this series was created - but woth persevering with it, I managed to work my way thru ok!
Great job! Congratulations on getting through them Dave. If you are still keen there is an intermediate series, you can find out more about them in this video, see timestamp 3:05 th-cam.com/video/2W9R9j5YBG0/w-d-xo.html
Thanks, actually I think there is some room for improvement, but I'm so glad its working for you. How will you use Fusion 360 in the future? All the best for the journey!
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 I'm actually using it to make jewelry, so I found this really relevant either way , more useful than anything else I've seen so far❤
I gave up on Fusion 360 (student) for over a year and just stuck with TinkerCAD to design some VERY basic shapes, but now my shapes are a slightly more complex and this video I learned the basic tools by just getting started and following along, I learned so much more. Great tutorial! My biggest problem was using sketch.
How's it going now Davey? Watch a few of the early tutorials and see how there are two main modes in Fusion; sketch and feature. You'll be switching between these two modes and it will be second nature with practice.
Hi Arnold ,I've just joined your teaching of fusion360,thank you,I find them very helpful and easy to follow. I've got a few engineering drawings to make and this is a great help. Dougg.
Thankyou Dougg, welcome to the channel! You’ll find there is a revised version of this video, here is the link to the Playlists page, scroll down to the 16 Basic Tutorials playlist and you’ll find them all in sequence. Let me know if you have any problems, I can often help.
I started these tutorials with a very low expectation in picking up what looks and I am sure is a very complex design software. I have very poor health and needed something to learn during “Lock down. Version 2” this knowledge will be a great addition to my 3d printing. Well I am know on “Part 7” and I can’t believe how I am picking things up. Learning the short cut keys etc. This is credit to the fantastic tutorials , they are so well presented and long enough to give you head a shake before picking up another tutorial. I am very appreciative that these are actually free tutorials and perfect for any beginner. I love the fact they are straight to the point , clear , concise and enjoyable. All I say is “ thank god for the pause button and rewind” 😂 I am intrigued to know if all these parts make something ? But not bothered if not , as they seem to be designed to ensure they cover the main elements elements of Fusion 360. Thank you great work
Congratulations on your progress so far Simon, let me know if that pause and rewind button gets worn. Its too bad I didn't come up with some parts that could be put together but after the 16 there is another playlist of intermediate tutorials on my channel that does take you through assembly modeling basics.
Arnold just a little question on the 15mm angled hole. Why extrude it then edit the feature to put the drill point in? When all you have to do is set your cercle right click and hole feature and set depth. One step.
I'm glad to hear they helped! If you have the patience, Jason, you might find some of the other tutorials interesting. Here's the playlist page, see how you go with the intermediate series but I think it will help a lot if you do the Bodies and Components playlist first. www.youtube.com/@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360/playlists
After having used Fusion 360 for about 8 months, I would still definitely recommend this channel for any beginners who have little or no experience. These tutorials have a good pace which covers the basics and quickly advances you to a functional level to begin working on more advanced tutorials. In all, these tutorials took me about 3 hours, and I was able to walk away feeling more confident about my ability to perform the fundamentals in Fusion 360 which includes sketching and basic 3D object manipulation (extruding, revolving, etc.).
Having used Solidworks and Inventor, the process functions are very similar. However, everytime there is a new software, the landscape changes and learning where the tools are is VERY helpful. This video is direct, straightforward and the presenter uses absolute economy of words and mouse clicks to get right to the point. 5 stars!
Wow! Thanks Michael. When I revise and update the 16 basic tutorials they will be even better. It sounds like you've been able to find those few tools that were moved when the UI was updated but if you are having any trouble with that at all I've got another video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..."
Sir, Here comes your most junior KG1 student, 73 year young, to lean Fusion. Having done AutoCad and totally forgot....my new wood work hobby demands me to learn this. So kind of you to provide these knowledge, especially for me a layman. My Regards and Wishes from India. rr
Thanks for the lesson. It took me a while to find my way as my Fusion 360 is slightly different and I had to search for the various icons etc but I managed after a few shots. Thanks and looking forward to number 2. Cheers Ian
G’day Ian, I’m glad you got through it but here’s the link to the revised version of this tutorial. th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=H95bblSTHwxMdlw7 I think you’ll find its better and more like the current version of Fusion. It’s a pity I can’t delete that old one, TH-cam is set up in a way that my channel would fall off the map if I did. Sad for all the frustrated users! Also, here’s the link for the playlist page where you can see all the suggested videos to see in order. th-cam.com/play/PLFCTgdiT5-kLBNvrkUNy63Gu1tWdRuKkr.html&si=oHgdn4H2lQWv8sJ1
Great Video, the software interface has changed a little bit since this video was released but even so was still able to find every thing. I'm looking forward to following the rest of the series.
Thanks c3ogy... welcome. Yes, the UI was updated and I need to revise these. I did a video titled "UI Update to the 16..." here:- th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html There is also a short where its done in the new UI in 60 seconds and you can set the TH-cam player to 25% speed and get it at the normal pace. th-cam.com/video/ZxLGz_OB4-M/w-d-xo.html Let me know if you have any questions as you go.
@@frankgoes Its always there, when you drop out of sketch mode. If I was looking over your shoulder I'd be checking to see if you were in either mode. If you can take a screen shot when its missing you could post it on the Facebook page here:- facebook.com/Futr.Engineering
You are a excellent instructor. I have decades of acad exp. I watched the whole series and you made it easy. I have been drawing a lot of practice dwgs off the web. I use 360 now for 3d printing, vector dwg for my laser and hope to get a cnc router soon. Just retired but still love to mech draw and design. Thanks for sharing
Great to hear! I have no doubt your experience will give you a head start on so many others. Your farm will soon be full of inventions and artifacts. Keep going.
After 45 years as a job shop machinist after 10 years of retirement, I am just getting started. Have a small CNC mill and so far totally lost. Great Part 1 hope I live long enough for all 16.
That sounds great Mel, the 16 won't take long and you've got a lifetime of experience plenty of us would die for! Be sure to watch the UI update video and let me know of whatever problems you run into. th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
Good on you Alan, let me know if I can help with anything, we all get stuck on new software now and then. You've probably seen this video already but please take note of the resources to help with the UI update. th-cam.com/video/2W9R9j5YBG0/w-d-xo.html
I finally finished my Part 1, my computer did great. With your clear step by step and the knowledge I already have about Inventor, everything was smooth and straighforward. Thanks.
Great to get starting on this package, been looking for a way to delete folders which have been created but now no longer needed. Thought they would make that simple, i’m using a hobby version. But spending a little time watching all 16.
Stuart, I often find John Hackney is right onto some of these niggly things. Take a look at this one he made on how to delete troublesome files; th-cam.com/video/JAx6tOHFRfo/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for these clear and concise introduction tutorials. The last 3D design work I did many years ago was old school with Cartesian coordinates not relative and wrapping my head around the style of Fusion 360 was frustrating. Your video series has been an excellent view into how this tool should be used seeing it in action.
How exciting Frank! Yes, CAD is a great tool to have with a CNC router. Your attention is going to be pretty much taken up but it might help you to look at the other video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." since a few tools have been shifted th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
Welcome to the channel TK. The 16 basic tutorials can give you a running start at Fusion 360 and if your project entails simple blocky and prismatic parts you'll be well set, however it does take most people some time to transition from the click by click tutorials to flying solo. There is a still a lot to learn and mostly through experience, nevertheless, its a good way to get started.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 thanks for that. I've been working all day, come home to work on this project, made it to Part 6th and will call it a night. It looks like the basics won't be able to help with the complex designs I have in mind but that's okay. 2 days ago I couldn't draw 2 circles. Progress is progress.
Thank you so much for this! I am a complete beginner to CAD, but need it for my studies. I have spent the whole day watching video tutorials posted on the official Fusion website, but still was beyond struggling. After watching your video, Fusion does not seem that scary anymore and I am starting to enjoy it! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful! and thanks for sharing this. You might find the UI update video helpful too which is here:- th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
Very good explanation. As i have a other lay out of fusion 360, i have to look around for some things. I just keep exercising this part... then up to the next. Thanks so far!
Great to hear! Keep going Rob. Did you see the video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." There are just a few tools that have been moved and this can help. Also if you scroll down in the comments you'll find a very helpful one by SabrinaL. Please ask any questions when you get stuck - we all get stuck now and then.
Welcome Darren! All your experience will give you an advantage over everyone who hasn't used CAD before. One thing - this is the obsolete version of the first basic tutorial, you'll find this one is better and done in the latest version of Fusion 360 th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2jxmRudV31oLSPxa In fact take a look at the full playlist which has the 16 in order, the first six are revised but there are also additional videos included at the most helpful stages. th-cam.com/play/PLFCTgdiT5-kLBNvrkUNy63Gu1tWdRuKkr.html
So I tried this and was really happy it was not a real dummy's format, it needed some thinking about and repeating but it was the best method I have come across and having to work out the ,new menus was good for learning, onto part 2!
I’m converting from sketchup as looking to do cnc routing and 3d printing. In 10 minutes you’ve shown what’s taken me weeks to figure out in sketchup. Great tutorial, well structured and well taught. Looking forward to watching the rest.
Glad I could help! Sketchup is my second favourite program, I worked with it for some years on architectural drafting and enjoyed it. For the ongoing industrial revolution though, you're in the right place now.
Thank you so much on the training package. Excellent work and you teaching method works for me. Have you done any chassis design work before or do you have teaching video on this subject. Thanks again
Hi Jason, welcome to the channel. My background is in the ceramic industry before I was a teacher so no, no chassis design. That's pretty specialised, there is plenty on TH-cam about body design and surfaces. BTW, have you seen the revised version of this tutorial? See the video description.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Hello Arnold, thanks for your help. I am working my way through your videos now. Really cool that you are helping people.
I'll have to watch and duplicate your moves to get them down, you made it look easy. I did enjoy learning and plan to view the other 15 lessons. Thanks
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Well I appreciate that Arnold, I am disabled, screwed up surgeries left me with Adhesive Arachnoiditis, major nerve issues. 23 surgeries and growing I don't have the mind set to do things without writing things down. At one point in my career I taught the maintenance side of SAP, talk about the need to have a good memory. I can be looking at 4 numbers on a piece of paper and turn to the side to write them down and forget 1 of the numbers every time. I know you are thinking what a nut case I have run into, I don't mind one bit. It's the best I can do so I deal with it. Your method of teaching helps me, I also watch Paul McWhorter teaching Fusion 360. Sometimes I need a different pace and yours is snappy and quick which keeps your attention. I'll take some time and watch yours over again and then pull up Fusion to follow along. I subscribed to your channel so don't count me out, I'm used to being at the end of the line. You have to deal with life so it helps you and keeps your mind sharp. Looking forward to learning all the lessons.
Excellent! I struggled a bit but that was my fault on doing wrong measurements re-did it again and breezed through in creating my very first design Thank You sooo...much
You're off to a good start Mohammad. Did you have any trouble with the User Interface update? There are a few tools in different places now. I've got another video to help with that. th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
I have been searching for tutorial videos and not a single video guide from the Engineering basic point of view and I liked this one the best by far. Can you share some more practice exercises just like that. It will strengthen our base. Thank you once again
Thanks Mussadiq, no doubt you've seen the next video in this series, Part #2 through 16. These will give you some repetition and practise while introducing a few new tools and ideas with each one. These 16 cover a lot of the common shapes and features in basic engineering shapes. Then you can go on to the intermediate tutorials where you can begin to assemble parts into working models. th-cam.com/video/ugb7mrOLXfs/w-d-xo.html
Good on you Adam, thanks. How did you go with the UI changes? Take a look at this video at timestamp 2:38 for some help with that if it helps. th-cam.com/video/2W9R9j5YBG0/w-d-xo.html
Actually keshavaaumritum1, there is a revised version of this tutorial, please see this one:- th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8WFqv7nTJB-gRUQj
Thanks pb, I just took a look at DSM and it looks pretty good. I used to be really keen on SpaceClaim before ANSYS bought them out. DSM is based on SpaceClaim. Its a direct modeler as opposed to parametric CAD however I'm pretty sure that any time you spend on one will only help you to understand the other. Since you can have both for free there's probably no pressure on your decision.
thank you. I am a 6 year vet of blender and i been wanting to learn this because i can extend my modeling skills over to fusion and do all my toolpaths in one place
You're welcome SNIPER, Blender will come in handy for all the things it can do so well. I've looked at Blender occasionally and been very impressed with its capabilities. Adding Fusion 360 to your toolkit will be awesome.
This is an excellent series, after just the first tutorial I got a handle on the basics within short order having only just downloaded Fusion. Great stuff Arnold, thanks much for your time & effort, it is a super demonstration of sharing of knowledge & is much appreciated. PS: it was a little tricky trying to follow you using the newer version but I hacked it and look forward to watching the Interface Update series.
Good on you Kelvin, yes the software has been updated and a few tools are moved. Its not a huge change and the UI update video will get you going. Here's a new video I just published about how it all works here. th-cam.com/video/2W9R9j5YBG0/w-d-xo.html
Tutorial is brilliant; concise, to the point and really easy to follow. Only problems I'm having is with the 'save' menus. Perhaps I have a different version but my save meu looks nothing like yours. Any help on that would be greatly appreciated 😐
Good on you Dennis, thanks. Yes, this tutorial is different because it’s the older superseded version. I’ve done a fresh one and would have deleted this old tutorial if TH-cam would provide a way without sinking by channel. Here’s the full playlist where you can see all the current revised ones:-
Thanks for this tutorial.I am trying to make a part with the front face of a trapezoid. Can you put a video about constructing basic geometrical shapes ?
Thanks Edwin, I certainly do plan to cover this topic; the creation of geometry, mainly because I want to promote it for young people's education. However I would point you to someone who does it really well, Bonnie Roske has written booklets aimed at teenagers and one of them is on geometry. She uses Sketchup which has a free version and a browser version and although its different software the methods will no doubt translate to Fusion's sketcher if you have learned a bit about it. Links don't work here in YT comments however if you'll search for Bonnie's website you'll find her GeomeTricks booklet among others. Search for 3dvinci and she comes up first in the results.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Thank you for your reply Arnold. Actually, by watching this video I figured how to solve my problem. I can't wait to go through more of your videos. Greetings from Australia.
Thank you for sharing your knowlege. As a working CNC machine shop owner who invested in the software and spent an entire month trying to transition into it from another software... I found no good training availabe and was forced to revert. This was despite the obvious power of Fusion 360. I know it is superior, however the training available would not allow me to proceed with it. ( One annoying feture here is the ongoing and constant evolution of the software, I am working with the current version, and the functions change and move, I have a " Finish Drawing ", and no other, " Push-pull works differently, had to find it by right click. But, allow me to offer the first thing I did learn of great value: Keyboard commands as follows... simply push the keyboard letter to enter the function. Very elegant, these are the ones I know; Esc Exit Feature s Model Tool Box q Push-Pull f Fillet c Circle d Dimension l Line x Construction p Project cntl z Undo j Joint t Trim Some of these will come later, but make a cheat sheet and you will likely use these shortcuts. Using the keyboard seems quicker and easier on me than only utilizing the mouse. Ok, back to work here on the first drawing. My many thanks, Mark
Good work Mark, I'll steal your idea of a 'cheat sheet'. You'll get there, but give yourself plenty of time, program an hour or two daily for a month rather than the "all or nothing" approach. Fusion is very powerful but it does take time to master.
Hey Arnold, good video! Only suggestion is to perhaps discuss the location of tools in the latest layout of Fusion. Also prob want to let people know about the S shortcut to search for anything. I am just getting started but have done some advanced tutorials already. Looking forward to the next 15!
I really appreciate your training. in practicing, on part 1, I put the cicles in on the initial sketch. when extruded, they became the holes. But I was not able to add the concentric constraint. went back to edit sketch, but at that point there was not a filet to select.
Hi b? Yes, if you want to make a fillet concentric with a sketch circle, they both have to be sketch entities within the same sketch. Or existing geometry can be referenced with a sketch as here in tutorial 1. Never mind, the value in these tutorials is in following rather slavishly for some time (click by click) and varying things when you have the confidence later.
Thank you for this video, just one question. Does the component datum not matter at this point in time? It seems you just started creating the part from a random position in 3D space rather than a specified point of the model with the datum at X0. Y0. Z0. I have just watched this first video so forgive me if I am getting ahead of myself here, I am guessing you will probably create all 16 parts and then bring them all together relative to each other. Thanks
Good question Paul, no, it doesn't matter at this stage. There are tools and procedures to control orientation but the idea here is to get a flying start at modeling basic engineering parts. Work coordinate systems matter a lot for CAM but there's quite a bit of ground to cover before we get to that. The 16 Basic Tutorials will get you started with modeling and then you can do the intermediate playlist on my channel which will get you started with assemblies. That will be enough to allow you to begin to work on your own projects but you will find that it will be a gradual transition from these click by click tutorials to being able to 'fly solo'. The good news is that there are plenty of really good free resources out there. Keep in touch and let me know where you want to go.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Thank you very much for the reply, you probably wont be surprised to know that I am a CAM programmer who is learning the CAD side of things hence my interest with datum points/positioning. Just downloaded the free version of Fusion 360 and followed your first lesson, going to have a go at lesson 2 now. Thanks
@@pauldoyle2554 Good on you Paul, I'd love to learn from you some how. I'll get to CAM eventually. You'll be needing some more CAD tutorials when you've outpaced mine, I recommend Kevin Kennedy's channel when you're ready, its called "Product Design Online".
I'm new to F360 and this was very helpful~! I've been a SketchUp user since its release, but I read/hear that F360 is more useful for modeling 3D prints. Since I just received my Prusa MKS3+ kit, I figured that I'd better start getting used to the new modeling environment. I've subscribed and am looking forward to watching more~!
Yes Andrew, I worked on Sketchup for five years full-time as a residential draftsman and loved it. When I changed to Fusion 360 I became aware of the strengths and weaknesses of both programs and I think you'll have the same experience. Any small and mechanical is better suited to Fusion 360 which includes most of what you'll be printing unless you're after figurines etc.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Yes, that's perfect~! And no sir, I've already had to tell family & friends that I have NO plans to print figurines with this printer, and I haven't yet completed assembling my kit. For that, they can invest in their own device. 😉 I made this purchase to print functional items for my shop and household. Thanks~!
Hi Arnold I have just completed part 4 of the 18, I know nothing about this side of engineering as I am on the free version of Fusion 360, the videos are really good and easy to follow but on the first video at the end there in the Constaints, CONCENTRIC isn't there. Is it because it's the free version or is it named something else, so so I placed them 5mm from the bottom fillets on each side. As I said really good to follow thank you, i have always wanted to try it so here we are.
Good on you David, keep going, you'll get over this hump shortly. Its not because you're on the free version, so am I. Its still called Concentric, its just in a different spot. You have to be in Sketch mode, look at the ribbon in the upper part of your screen, there is a portion of it with constraints in it called CONSTRAINTS. There is a little down arrow next to the name of that toolbar so you can find what you're looking for in the list if for some reason it isn't showing in the toolbar. Take your time to mouse over each in turn until the tool tip shows you which one is Concentric. How does that work out for you?
smith-models, that's on my mind quite a bit lately. In the meantime find the video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." Also scroll down in the comments to find a comment by Sabrina L. which is very helpful.
Thanks. I have been searching for tutorial videos the last week and I liked this one the best by far. I had some questions and found you had already answered them for other people in the comments! Great job. Subbed and liked
Welcome to the channel Greg. What are you going to be doing with Fusion 360? I hope you saw the revised version of this and the second of the basic tutorials. th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.html
Excellent tutorial, my version of fusion 360 is a bit different, what do I use to ‘stop sketch’ and also there is no icon for plasma cutter. Thanks for your help
Annie, you've noticed that my tutorials are a bit dated and needing a revision. Nevertheless, its only a few buttons that are in different places, everything is really still there and pretty much the same. I made a video titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." which should help you get past the tweaked layout. th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
Hi Arnold, really appreciate the video tutorial. I know this is an old vid but hopefully you're still answering questions. How do you go back and modify and sketch once you're done? Let's say I want to change the diameter of the circle. thanks
Good question Wei Jia, that's important to know, otherwise you end up deleting hours of work when you could have just made a few small quick edits. Look in the feature timeline along the bottom of the screen, the sketch will be there, right click on it and choose Edit Sketch. Let me know if you have any trouble with this. And by the way, did you see that I've just published a revised and updated version of this tutorial? th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.html
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 thanks for the reply, I haven't seen the revised tutorial but will give it a look. Definitely looking forward to going through the rest of the vids.
You're welcome Phil & Emma and welcome to the channel. If you have any trouble with the location of a few of the tools being changed you might find it helpful to find another video in the same playlist on the channel titled "User Interface Update to the 16...." Also, let me know if you have any questions as you go, everyone gets stuck early on.
wow, even tho your video is 4 years old. an the interface for the program has changed a little, i still find it more informative then other videos! thanks i will go an watch your others, i used fusion a little a year ago. an i could navigate okay, not great but i made some things, but in a year i forgot everything
That's great to hear MS, thankyou. Here is the link to the playlist where you can see the new, revised and improved version. I'm revising these as fast as I can but only got 1 to 4 done so far. th-cam.com/play/PLFCTgdiT5-kLBNvrkUNy63Gu1tWdRuKkr.html
Hope you enjoy it! You will only need to locate several tools which are in a new location, usually up near the top of your screen. Come back to me if any are really lost though.
Excellent thank you However I have noticed some of the functions are in different places on my personal version , I got there in the end Could you do a video on how to set up for first time use
You're welcome Judo Jack, the reason for the differences is in that the tutorials are now two years old and in need of a revision since there was a UI update last year. I'll get to that asap but in the meantime there is another video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html And also I've begun a series of shorts of the tutorials where I do them in the new UI in 60 seconds. You can play these at 25% speed to see them at the normal pace and see the differences with the few tools that have been moved. th-cam.com/video/ZxLGz_OB4-M/w-d-xo.html Set up for first time use is something I'm pondering, there are preferences and a host of things that I've purposely skipped in favour of an approach where we dive in to learning how to complete a series of tortured blocks which gives a sense of ability and achievement while learning a few settings as we go. Perhaps a separate video on the Prefences settings and other preparations for those who are interested - what do you think?
OK, Part 1 done and overall, not too bad. I've been trying for a while to get the hang of this program, and this was by far the easiest lesson to follow I've found. Great job! I'm working on a Mac with a track pad that makes its a bit challenging, but I think I'll pick up a regular mouse.
Thanks Ken, that's music to my ears. I'm tempted to make jokes everytime I meet a Mac user but how could I do that to you? By the way, did you see the revised version of this tutorial? I would delete the old version but then TH-cam would drop my channel off the search engine. Take a look here and check for a revised version for the next few. th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.html
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Arnold, thanks for the heads up. I just now noticed the revised versions with Part 3, so I should be tracking correctly now. Jokes are more than OK. I got used to working on Macs in the Bay Area in California (you know, when in Rome), but it seems like everything is just different enough to be "interesting."
Thank you for sharing us Sr, Your video tutorial is very helpful to develope our skills to design solid drawings and machining in a cnc machine Best regards from Acuña Mexico
You are most welcome, Jesus and welcome to the channel. My son recently married a Spanish speaking lady and his Spanish is coming along she tells me. Mine is woefully inadequate though. Thank God for English in the meantime! Let me know if you have any trouble with the tutorials, everyone gets stuck here and there and all the best with your goals and plans for CNC.
Brilliant tutorial Arnold especially for a first time user like me. The latest Fusion 360 which I downloaded yesterday is slightly different to yours on the video but they are minor. Thanks for this mate I was staring at a black hole till I saw your instructions. I aim to convert a model steam engine set of hard copy drawings to electronic in Fusion for better storage and visualisation in 3D. I could share them with you if you so desire once I have followed your lessons
Good on you Colin, that's quite an ambition! I did have a student once who I taught Solidworks and he modeled a steam loco the next year. It was a case of the student exceeding the teacher by a long way.
Thank you, really good lesson. good tip that is very useful to learn and get used to right from beginning if you click and drag mouse from LEFT TO RIGHT on the work area it will select anything hat is TOTALLY covered by the selection area, if you click and drag mouse from RIGHT TO LEFT as long as it touches ANYWHERE over the sketch or component, it will automatically select everything this is very useful indeed
Can you start with how you setup the Sketch Palette menu? Its quite difficult to follow along something when I don't have the menu that you use. All I can get to show are Features and Feature Options. Update after 3 weeks. The first three updated versions of this series were enough to bring from zero to understanding where things are now. In the past few weeks Ive lost count of the things Ive designed and printed. All of it thanks to this man and this 16 part series.
I think you'll find this so much easier in the new tutorial, I can't delete the old one because the way TH-cam works is that the entire channel will drop off the search engine. You'll see that I've tried to put comments in the video description pointing people to the revised version. Sorry about the confusion.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Ah, ok. Ill check it out. Thanks for the reply and most of all thanks for your efforts in doing this video training. The frustration level is high but rest assured it isnt your fault. I did something and messed up my Fusion install. I finally got it sorted by resetting to default. Off to find the new series.
Hello Arnold, Love the videos, I want to make some switch panels to use in a full size flight simulator I am building. Most of the panels are rectangular in dimension but some are more odd shaped with different angles involved plus all have cut outs for switches & displays both round & square. I have very good detailed pictures of them all and was wondering if any of your videos show the best way to make these from a canvas/picture. The panels as i said vary in size but all will be 3mm in thickness and are to be cut using a home CNC router. Cheers and thanks in advance for any help.
Good on you Marty, that's a great project. If you'll work through the 16 basic tutorials you'll be well on the way to learning the skills you're going to need. I haven't published any videos yet showing how to insert images to guide sketches but I do plan to. Fusion's CNC functions are there for you too and all of that will be another area to learn. Start with the simple stuff and move on to more challenging things when you know you're ready.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Cheers Arnold, I started drawing 1 of the panels from scratch and it's looking right so far thanks to your videos. Look forward to seeing more in the future. Marty
I came back to draw from the beginning, my screen doesn't look like your screen. The drop-down under create has many more options. It took a long time to find the TRIM tool. When I dimension I click, release, and pull out but sometimes I have to fight it to turn blue to enter the MM or Inches. I get messages that I will "over constraint" if I continue or press OK. It's not a big deal because I do eventually get the same results as you do. I'm not kidding at all when I say I want to be successful learning this program. I can look back at all the programs I have attempted to learn and found myself looking a screen with a circle or line that would not move or dimension, etc. It constraints me not knowing the constraints looking back. Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us. Maybe I should draw a rectangle and practice dimensions until it clicks?
Paul, there are a lot of things that are frustrating you but trust me, you'll look back and laugh. It won't hurt to work through the 16 again, one or two new things will stick, plus you get a bit more familiar and you keep learning. Don't overthink it but just look around when those overconstraint warnings come up. They're there for a reason and soon they'll be your friend.
First off, ABSOLUTELY the best 360 vids out there and thank you so much for the time and effort. When I start a sketch and pick the plane as you show, it stays in an orthographic view and doesn't. sit flat, as it were. What or how do I set up for this to emulate your setup, thanks again, Bob in Canada
Thanks BobbyBoy. In Preferences you'll find a line which says 'Auto look at sketch'. You get there by clicking in your photo in the top right of the screen, next to the little question mark icon. Preferences is on the little menu, when preferences opens, navigate to General, Design and count down to the sixth line in the main page. Tick that one on, Apply and OK.
Firstly thank you for my very first lesson on fusion360. All went well except for my circles which are closer to the edge than your drawing. Any tips ?
Scott, I'm just guessing since I can't look over your shoulder from here but the first thing I'm thinking is are your circles concentric with the fillets? That means that if the circles were just a bit smaller, would they still share the same point of origin with the curve of the fillets? If so then its no more than an error of dimension. However, if the holes are not on the same point of origin with the fillets then something went wrong with the way you applied the concentric constraint. Am I helping?
I must have a different edition of Fusion 360 version 2.0.8809. Some of the commands are different to what you have shown. For instance I can’t make a new folder. Also the rectangle selection has disappeared from the tool bar. The sketch menu is different???????
Same here, makes it very interesting. Its like learning how to use this in a foreign language, have to translate all of the commands. The exercises are great, just that Autodesk changed the program so much.
Yes Damien, I made these tutorials in 2018 and Autodesk changed a few things in mid 2019. I'll re-do these asap but in the meantime it might help to watch another video in the same playlist on my channel titled "User Interface Update to the 16..."
You're welcome Skye! Did you see the other video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." I've also made a short in the last couple of weeks so that you can see the part made in the current UI. You'll have to slow down the TH-cam player to 25% speed in order to see it in detail. Short: th-cam.com/video/ysm1b4cP97I/w-d-xo.html UI Update: th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
List of differences in new AutoCAD interface:
3:14 Trim tool is under the Modify menu bar
4:36 Exrtude is the 2nd icon (next to create sketch)
5:55 Click create sketch icon, and then click center diameter circle (3rd icon from left)
6:53 Constraint options are underneath the Constraints menu bar (next to modify) at the top of the screen. To use the concentric constraints tool, you don't need to use the shift key - click the concentric constraints tool, and then click on the edge of the shape & then the circle
7:46 Click "finish sketch", and then click extrude (2d icon next to create sketch)
the true hero
... thank u sooooo much
You da real MVP
Sabrina L. J
Thank you!!
Wanted to show appreciation, this video got me started faster than any other tutorial.
Thankyou Kept Walking, that's very encouraging. All the best for your future projects.
Me as well. Thanks!
Ppl
FINALLY, a video that shows ALL the little parts of 360 that other video misses THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!
You're welcome, Hershal, keep learning.
Hello Arnold. I have tried every tutorial available on TH-cam. I am a beginner and almost quit until I came across your video series. I can't believe I was able to complete Part 1 of 16 of this course. You give me hope. Thanks so much and continued success.
Thanks again Manny, you're a determined learner. You'll get there.
I just finished the 16 part series on modeling in Fusion 360. I just wanted say that this is one of the best beginner courses you will find on TH-cam. The videos are a good length and you learn new techniques in each video. Thank you for making this Arnold and I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thankyou SauceBoss!
Just the first video gives me confidence that he knows his stuff and knows how to teach it.
Ive been struggling with FreeCad but now I know Fusion will be the tool for me. Thank you!
Happy to help!
And he speaks very understandable English.
Hello Arnold! I just checked out your channel because apparently you recommended our channel to one of your subscribers. Thanks so much.
Great job with your channel too. I appreciate the way that you explain things slowly and simply for new learners. Hope to see more from you soon.
Thankyou LIA! I've got stuff in the works but production is a bit slow these days. But yes, lets talk. Please write to me through the Contact page on my website here:-
futureengineering224170208.wordpress.com
You'll also see the newsletter issue that I wrote about your channel. I would appreciate the opportunity to correspond briefly.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Thank you so much. I will contact you soon as requested.
there are plenty of tutorials on youtube for fusion, this one is the best i've found. many of them are older and use older software that looks different which makes it difficult. Thanks so much for posting these!
You're welcome, secondplace. Mine are over a year old now and the Fusion 360 UI has moved on but I'll put together one or two bits and pieces by way of an updater to my series.
I have watched a ton of videos on fusion 360. Your teaching style is exactly what I needed. Thank you.
Thanks kpare, welcome to the channel, take a look at the video about the User Interface update and let me know if you have any questions or problems. The resources about the UI update are at timestamp 2:38 in this one th-cam.com/video/2W9R9j5YBG0/w-d-xo.html
I've learned more in one lesson from you than hours from Fusion lessons. Because you are showing us how to design with a purpose as opposed to just showing us how to doodle (using different tools) with no purpose! With your lesson, we can remember why and how we use a/this tool and so on. So thank you very much for taking the time to teach me/us how to design things and for what reason! You're my personal Bob Ross, "There are no mistakes only happy accidents".
Thanks RR, I'm glad you found me, that's a happy accident!
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360, It sure is!😊 I've downloaded all 16 projects. I'm really looking forward to completing each and every course. Let the games..err classes begin!
Using fusion 360 for the first time after building myself a 3d printer. Your tutorials helped me get to where I want to be much quicker than any other tutorial on youtube. I can now make my own parts to suit my own ideas. Thankyou.
Great news, David!
I just want to say I liked and subscribed because I love the fact you said if you don’t like me you can unsubscribe but I’ll try to make it worth your time. Thanks you very much worth the 10 min.
Welcome aboard Brian!
absolutely better than any other tutorial video I have seen earlier... as a highly passionate about 3D printing and designing, this will be my starting point
Fantastic Mohamed! Welcome to the channel. Be sure to find the revised version of this first tutorial in the basic series, this one is the older one, here’s the newer improved one:-
th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=vQGaeerhl_edNtA5
Thanks to your videos, I was able to start working with fusion 360 and your English pronunciation is music to my ears. Thank you very much.
Its amazing how accents and cultures work.
Did you know that there is a much better revision of my first tutorial? Here's the link...
th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.html
Good tutorial. Not too fast, nor too slow. Shows all the basic workflows and tools in 10 minutes.
Thanks a million!!! You are the first teacher I was able to understand. Didn't even have a problem with using a later version of Fusion 360 than what is being used in your video's. I Can't Thank You Enough!
Good on you Phil, I'll be revising them asap but did you see the other video I made called "User Interface Update to the 16..." th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Sure did, on the Top Down Assembly video now. Began it this morning.
Just did the 16 parts. The videos are nicely structured so that you are learning at a good pace without feeling confused. Thanks for a great course.
Thank you Henrik! are you in northern Europe?
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Yes, I am in Sweden.
I used this series to learn fusion 360 a few years ago! I'm now helping people on projects and have a few prototypes built of tools I use. I'm so glad I scratched the itch and learned fusion 360!
That's music to my ears Brady, thanks. One thing though, I see you're commenting on the original Part 1 tutorial. Have you seen the revised ones? th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4TL3nMudwnRyi-1W
I just finished all 16 lessons, thank you Arnold! The interface has changed since this series was created - but woth persevering with it, I managed to work my way thru ok!
Great job! Congratulations on getting through them Dave. If you are still keen there is an intermediate series, you can find out more about them in this video, see timestamp 3:05 th-cam.com/video/2W9R9j5YBG0/w-d-xo.html
As a complete beginner, you have PERFECTLY accomplished what you set out to do in this video. Thank you so much sir! now on to part 2!
Thanks, actually I think there is some room for improvement, but I'm so glad its working for you. How will you use Fusion 360 in the future? All the best for the journey!
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 I'm actually using it to make jewelry, so I found this really relevant either way , more useful than anything else I've seen so far❤
Had to delete my comment, by far Arnold has the best tutorial on youtube. Thank you, liked subscribed and onto part 4!
Thanks Chris, that's great but keep telling me how to improve all of this. I've got a way to go quite apart from updating.
I gave up on Fusion 360 (student) for over a year and just stuck with TinkerCAD to design some VERY basic shapes, but now my shapes are a slightly more complex and this video I learned the basic tools by just getting started and following along, I learned so much more. Great tutorial! My biggest problem was using sketch.
How's it going now Davey? Watch a few of the early tutorials and see how there are two main modes in Fusion; sketch and feature. You'll be switching between these two modes and it will be second nature with practice.
You are the best instructor out there straight to the point
Thankyou!
Hi Arnold ,I've just joined your teaching of fusion360,thank you,I find them very helpful and easy to follow. I've got a few engineering drawings to make and this is a great help. Dougg.
Thankyou Dougg, welcome to the channel! You’ll find there is a revised version of this video, here is the link to the Playlists page, scroll down to the 16 Basic Tutorials playlist and you’ll find them all in sequence. Let me know if you have any problems, I can often help.
youtube.com/@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360?si=cPFfhFuG1_aUsV1B
I started these tutorials with a very low expectation in picking up what looks and I am sure is a very complex design software. I have very poor health and needed something to learn during “Lock down. Version 2” this knowledge will be a great addition to my 3d printing.
Well I am know on “Part 7” and I can’t believe how I am picking things up. Learning the short cut keys etc. This is credit to the fantastic tutorials , they are so well presented and long enough to give you head a shake before picking up another tutorial. I am very appreciative that these are actually free tutorials and perfect for any beginner. I love the fact they are straight to the point , clear , concise and enjoyable. All I say is “ thank god for the pause button and rewind” 😂
I am intrigued to know if all these parts make something ? But not bothered if not , as they seem to be designed to ensure they cover the main elements elements of Fusion 360. Thank you great work
Congratulations on your progress so far Simon, let me know if that pause and rewind button gets worn.
Its too bad I didn't come up with some parts that could be put together but after the 16 there is another playlist of intermediate tutorials on my channel that does take you through assembly modeling basics.
Arnold just a little question on the 15mm angled hole. Why extrude it then edit the feature to put the drill point in? When all you have to do is set your cercle right click and hole feature and set depth. One step.
An awesome set tutorial videos. Well paced and the repeating of instructions and shortcuts helped loads. Thanks!
I'm glad to hear they helped! If you have the patience, Jason, you might find some of the other tutorials interesting. Here's the playlist page, see how you go with the intermediate series but I think it will help a lot if you do the Bodies and Components playlist first. www.youtube.com/@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360/playlists
After having used Fusion 360 for about 8 months, I would still definitely recommend this channel for any beginners who have little or no experience. These tutorials have a good pace which covers the basics and quickly advances you to a functional level to begin working on more advanced tutorials. In all, these tutorials took me about 3 hours, and I was able to walk away feeling more confident about my ability to perform the fundamentals in Fusion 360 which includes sketching and basic 3D object manipulation (extruding, revolving, etc.).
Thanks Colin, that's encouraging.
Thanks. This is the easiest to follow fusion 360 tutorial I have seen so far.
Good on you Astroknott, keep going!
Having used Solidworks and Inventor, the process functions are very similar. However, everytime there is a new software, the landscape changes and learning where the tools are is VERY helpful. This video is direct, straightforward and the presenter uses absolute economy of words and mouse clicks to get right to the point.
5 stars!
Wow! Thanks Michael. When I revise and update the 16 basic tutorials they will be even better. It sounds like you've been able to find those few tools that were moved when the UI was updated but if you are having any trouble with that at all I've got another video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..."
I watched all 16 of your videos, I learned a lot about Fusion 360 and drafting, you are a gifted teacher. Keep up the great work!
Thankyou PMB, I'm encouraged!
Sir,
Here comes your most junior KG1 student, 73 year young, to lean Fusion. Having done AutoCad and totally forgot....my new wood work hobby demands me to learn this.
So kind of you to provide these knowledge, especially for me a layman.
My Regards and Wishes from India.
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Hi Ramesh and welcome to my channel. Let me know if I can help with any problems or questions. Its a great time of life to learn something new.
Thanks for the lesson. It took me a while to find my way as my Fusion 360 is slightly different and I had to search for the various icons etc but I managed after a few shots. Thanks and looking forward to number 2. Cheers Ian
G’day Ian, I’m glad you got through it but here’s the link to the revised version of this tutorial. th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=H95bblSTHwxMdlw7
I think you’ll find its better and more like the current version of Fusion. It’s a pity I can’t delete that old one, TH-cam is set up in a way that my channel would fall off the map if I did. Sad for all the frustrated users! Also, here’s the link for the playlist page where you can see all the suggested videos to see in order. th-cam.com/play/PLFCTgdiT5-kLBNvrkUNy63Gu1tWdRuKkr.html&si=oHgdn4H2lQWv8sJ1
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Thanks and will have a look later this morning. Cheers ian
Great Video, the software interface has changed a little bit since this video was released but even so was still able to find every thing.
I'm looking forward to following the rest of the series.
Thanks c3ogy... welcome. Yes, the UI was updated and I need to revise these. I did a video titled "UI Update to the 16..." here:- th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
There is also a short where its done in the new UI in 60 seconds and you can set the TH-cam player to 25% speed and get it at the normal pace. th-cam.com/video/ZxLGz_OB4-M/w-d-xo.html
Let me know if you have any questions as you go.
Did you also lost the sketch tool in the first serie after saving the sketch?
@@frankgoes Its always there, when you drop out of sketch mode. If I was looking over your shoulder I'd be checking to see if you were in either mode. If you can take a screen shot when its missing you could post it on the Facebook page here:- facebook.com/Futr.Engineering
You are a excellent instructor. I have decades of acad exp. I watched the whole series and you made it easy. I have been drawing a lot of practice dwgs off the web. I use 360 now for 3d printing, vector dwg for my laser and hope to get a cnc router soon. Just retired but still love to mech draw and design. Thanks for sharing
Great to hear! I have no doubt your experience will give you a head start on so many others. Your farm will soon be full of inventions and artifacts. Keep going.
After 45 years as a job shop machinist after 10 years of retirement, I am just getting started. Have a small CNC mill and so far totally lost. Great Part 1 hope I live long enough for all 16.
That sounds great Mel, the 16 won't take long and you've got a lifetime of experience plenty of us would die for! Be sure to watch the UI update video and let me know of whatever problems you run into. th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
Really helpful. Easy to follow and to the point. Looking forward to the rest.
Good on you Alan, let me know if I can help with anything, we all get stuck on new software now and then. You've probably seen this video already but please take note of the resources to help with the UI update. th-cam.com/video/2W9R9j5YBG0/w-d-xo.html
Glad I found you, this is my box set for the next 15 episodes, keep them coming 👍
Welcome aboard! They are coming Steven, yesterday I uploaded #1 intermediate tutorial and more are lined up.
I finally finished my Part 1, my computer did great. With your clear step by step and the knowledge I already have about Inventor, everything was smooth and straighforward. Thanks.
Good news, imgexvideotool!
I absolutely love how clear and concise these tutorials are. You have a real gift in teaching. Thank you for making these!
You are so welcome! What will you be doing with Fusion Aaron?
Great to get starting on this package, been looking for a way to delete folders which have been created but now no longer needed.
Thought they would make that simple, i’m using a hobby version. But spending a little time watching all 16.
Stuart, I often find John Hackney is right onto some of these niggly things. Take a look at this one he made on how to delete troublesome files; th-cam.com/video/JAx6tOHFRfo/w-d-xo.html
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Ok will do thank you
Just finished my first part. Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to make this. Ill be running through whole curriculum.
Welcome Blake, and thankyou. Get onto the next one in the playlist "User Interface Update to the 16..." just in case the changes throw you.
Thank you for these clear and concise introduction tutorials. The last 3D design work I did many years ago was old school with Cartesian coordinates not relative and wrapping my head around the style of Fusion 360 was frustrating. Your video series has been an excellent view into how this tool should be used seeing it in action.
Great to hear! Let me know if you have any particular questions Aster D.
Thanks !! I'm waiting for my cnc router to arrive and your tutorial is super helpful.
How exciting Frank!
Yes, CAD is a great tool to have with a CNC router. Your attention is going to be pretty much taken up but it might help you to look at the other video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." since a few tools have been shifted
th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
Holy crap. This was so useful. I'm working on a project and was unable to start because it required learning CAD skills. This was super helpful.
Welcome to the channel TK. The 16 basic tutorials can give you a running start at Fusion 360 and if your project entails simple blocky and prismatic parts you'll be well set, however it does take most people some time to transition from the click by click tutorials to flying solo. There is a still a lot to learn and mostly through experience, nevertheless, its a good way to get started.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 thanks for that. I've been working all day, come home to work on this project, made it to Part 6th and will call it a night. It looks like the basics won't be able to help with the complex designs I have in mind but that's okay. 2 days ago I couldn't draw 2 circles. Progress is progress.
I don't know why every other person has to overcomplicate the hell out of this. This is very understandable. Thanks!
Good on you AO, I hope you found the revised version of this video, I like to think its even better. th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for this! I am a complete beginner to CAD, but need it for my studies. I have spent the whole day watching video tutorials posted on the official Fusion website, but still was beyond struggling. After watching your video, Fusion does not seem that scary anymore and I am starting to enjoy it! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful! and thanks for sharing this. You might find the UI update video helpful too which is here:- th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
Very good explanation.
As i have a other lay out of fusion 360, i have to look around for some things.
I just keep exercising this part... then up to the next.
Thanks so far!
Great to hear! Keep going Rob. Did you see the video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." There are just a few tools that have been moved and this can help. Also if you scroll down in the comments you'll find a very helpful one by SabrinaL.
Please ask any questions when you get stuck - we all get stuck now and then.
Thanks for taking time to make these tutorials 👍.
You're welcome Bradock
First serious effort within F360 - excellent. ( I'm coming from a Solidworks, Alibre, PRO/E background ).
Welcome Darren! All your experience will give you an advantage over everyone who hasn't used CAD before. One thing - this is the obsolete version of the first basic tutorial, you'll find this one is better and done in the latest version of Fusion 360 th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2jxmRudV31oLSPxa
In fact take a look at the full playlist which has the 16 in order, the first six are revised but there are also additional videos included at the most helpful stages. th-cam.com/play/PLFCTgdiT5-kLBNvrkUNy63Gu1tWdRuKkr.html
Just wanted to say thanks mate! Made my very first CAD drawings thanks to you! Looking forward to the rest of the 16 part series.
Good on you Jeff, let me know when you need anything.
So I tried this and was really happy it was not a real dummy's format, it needed some thinking about and repeating but it was the best method I have come across and having to work out the ,new menus was good for learning, onto part 2!
Good job glj100, keep going! I'm working on some updates to help with the new UI.
Glad I found this tutorial, I would recommend this to all aspiring to learn this designer software from scratch!
You're a gem, Dan.
I’m converting from sketchup as looking to do cnc routing and 3d printing. In 10 minutes you’ve shown what’s taken me weeks to figure out in sketchup. Great tutorial, well structured and well taught. Looking forward to watching the rest.
Glad I could help! Sketchup is my second favourite program, I worked with it for some years on architectural drafting and enjoyed it. For the ongoing industrial revolution though, you're in the right place now.
Thank you so much on the training package. Excellent work and you teaching method works for me. Have you done any chassis design work before or do you have teaching video on this subject. Thanks again
Hi Jason, welcome to the channel. My background is in the ceramic industry before I was a teacher so no, no chassis design. That's pretty specialised, there is plenty on TH-cam about body design and surfaces.
BTW, have you seen the revised version of this tutorial? See the video description.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Hello Arnold, thanks for your help. I am working my way through your videos now. Really cool that you are helping people.
I'll have to watch and duplicate your moves to get them down, you made it look easy. I did enjoy learning and plan to view the other 15 lessons. Thanks
Its a great time to learn something new Paul. Come back to me if you get stuck (and we all get stuck in the beginning!)
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Well I appreciate that Arnold, I am disabled, screwed up surgeries left me with Adhesive Arachnoiditis, major nerve issues. 23 surgeries and growing I don't have the mind set to do things without writing things down. At one point in my career I taught the maintenance side of SAP, talk about the need to have a good memory. I can be looking at 4 numbers on a piece of paper and turn to the side to write them down and forget 1 of the numbers every time. I know you are thinking what a nut case I have run into, I don't mind one bit. It's the best I can do so I deal with it. Your method of teaching helps me, I also watch Paul McWhorter teaching Fusion 360. Sometimes I need a different pace and yours is snappy and quick which keeps your attention. I'll take some time and watch yours over again and then pull up Fusion to follow along. I subscribed to your channel so don't count me out, I'm used to being at the end of the line. You have to deal with life so it helps you and keeps your mind sharp. Looking forward to learning all the lessons.
You get to the point of designing and learning, and I like that. Thanks!
You are welcome!
Excellent! I struggled a bit but that was my fault on doing wrong measurements re-did it again and breezed through in creating my very first design
Thank You sooo...much
You're off to a good start Mohammad. Did you have any trouble with the User Interface update? There are a few tools in different places now. I've got another video to help with that. th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you making these videos. The time and effort you put into them is greatly appreciated!
Good on you Ken, keep an eye out for a new series.
I have been searching for tutorial videos and not a single video guide from the Engineering basic point of view and I liked this one the best by far. Can you share some more practice exercises just like that. It will strengthen our base. Thank you once again
Thanks Mussadiq, no doubt you've seen the next video in this series, Part #2 through 16. These will give you some repetition and practise while introducing a few new tools and ideas with each one. These 16 cover a lot of the common shapes and features in basic engineering shapes.
Then you can go on to the intermediate tutorials where you can begin to assemble parts into working models. th-cam.com/video/ugb7mrOLXfs/w-d-xo.html
The best tutorial I've used for fusion.
Good on you Adam, thanks. How did you go with the UI changes? Take a look at this video at timestamp 2:38 for some help with that if it helps. th-cam.com/video/2W9R9j5YBG0/w-d-xo.html
Excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Actually keshavaaumritum1, there is a revised version of this tutorial, please see this one:- th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8WFqv7nTJB-gRUQj
Good tute cobber. So good I'll have to do the next 15 and decide whether I want Fusion 360 or DSM
Thanks pb, I just took a look at DSM and it looks pretty good. I used to be really keen on SpaceClaim before ANSYS bought them out. DSM is based on SpaceClaim. Its a direct modeler as opposed to parametric CAD however I'm pretty sure that any time you spend on one will only help you to understand the other. Since you can have both for free there's probably no pressure on your decision.
Just started today - really enjoyed and my part looks the same as yours so it must have worked! Cheers.
Nice work! Keep learning rgv
thank you. I am a 6 year vet of blender and i been wanting to learn this because i can extend my modeling skills over to fusion and do all my toolpaths in one place
You're welcome SNIPER, Blender will come in handy for all the things it can do so well. I've looked at Blender occasionally and been very impressed with its capabilities. Adding Fusion 360 to your toolkit will be awesome.
Nice video. I plan on making all 16 parts.
Thanks Wools, sounds like a fine resolution!
This is an excellent series, after just the first tutorial I got a handle on the basics within short order having only just downloaded Fusion. Great stuff Arnold, thanks much for your time & effort, it is a super demonstration of sharing of knowledge & is much appreciated.
PS: it was a little tricky trying to follow you using the newer version but I hacked it and look forward to watching the Interface Update series.
Good on you Kelvin, yes the software has been updated and a few tools are moved. Its not a huge change and the UI update video will get you going. Here's a new video I just published about how it all works here. th-cam.com/video/2W9R9j5YBG0/w-d-xo.html
Tutorial is brilliant; concise, to the point and really easy to follow.
Only problems I'm having is with the 'save' menus. Perhaps I have a different version but my save meu looks nothing like yours.
Any help on that would be greatly appreciated 😐
Good on you Dennis, thanks. Yes, this tutorial is different because it’s the older superseded version. I’ve done a fresh one and would have deleted this old tutorial if TH-cam would provide a way without sinking by channel. Here’s the full playlist where you can see all the current revised ones:-
Playlist:- th-cam.com/play/PLFCTgdiT5-kLBNvrkUNy63Gu1tWdRuKkr.html&si=jO45q7FH5CW7Shgm
Thanks for this tutorial.I am trying to make a part with the front face of a trapezoid. Can you put a video about constructing basic geometrical shapes ?
Thanks Edwin, I certainly do plan to cover this topic; the creation of geometry, mainly because I want to promote it for young people's education. However I would point you to someone who does it really well, Bonnie Roske has written booklets aimed at teenagers and one of them is on geometry. She uses Sketchup which has a free version and a browser version and although its different software the methods will no doubt translate to Fusion's sketcher if you have learned a bit about it.
Links don't work here in YT comments however if you'll search for Bonnie's website you'll find her GeomeTricks booklet among others. Search for 3dvinci and she comes up first in the results.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Thank you for your reply Arnold. Actually, by watching this video I figured how to solve my problem. I can't wait to go through more of your videos.
Greetings from Australia.
Thank you for sharing your knowlege.
As a working CNC machine shop owner who invested in the software and spent an entire month trying to transition into it from another software...
I found no good training availabe and was forced to revert.
This was despite the obvious power of Fusion 360.
I know it is superior, however the training available would not allow me to proceed with it.
( One annoying feture here is the ongoing and constant evolution of the software, I am working with the current version, and the functions change and move, I have a
" Finish Drawing ", and no other, " Push-pull works differently, had to find it by right click.
But, allow me to offer the first thing I did learn of great value:
Keyboard commands as follows... simply push the keyboard letter to enter the function. Very elegant, these are the ones I know;
Esc Exit Feature
s Model Tool Box
q Push-Pull
f Fillet
c Circle
d Dimension
l Line
x Construction
p Project
cntl z Undo
j Joint
t Trim
Some of these will come later, but make a cheat sheet and you will likely use these shortcuts.
Using the keyboard seems quicker and easier on me than only utilizing the mouse.
Ok, back to work here on the first drawing.
My many thanks,
Mark
Good work Mark, I'll steal your idea of a 'cheat sheet'.
You'll get there, but give yourself plenty of time, program an hour or two daily for a month rather than the "all or nothing" approach. Fusion is very powerful but it does take time to master.
Hey Arnold, good video! Only suggestion is to perhaps discuss the location of tools in the latest layout of Fusion. Also prob want to let people know about the S shortcut to search for anything. I am just getting started but have done some advanced tutorials already. Looking forward to the next 15!
Good point! Thanks Evan, I've made a note to mention those two items in my upcoming review of the new layout.
really appreciate your video and clarity of instruction, many thanks, Dan
Glad it was helpful!
I never found such kind of fusion 360 tutorial 🙏🏿 thank you love from india🙏🏿
Welcome to the channel Sajil
I really appreciate your training. in practicing, on part 1, I put the cicles in on the initial sketch. when extruded, they became the holes. But I was not able to add the concentric constraint. went back to edit sketch, but at that point there was not a filet to select.
Hi b? Yes, if you want to make a fillet concentric with a sketch circle, they both have to be sketch entities within the same sketch. Or existing geometry can be referenced with a sketch as here in tutorial 1.
Never mind, the value in these tutorials is in following rather slavishly for some time (click by click) and varying things when you have the confidence later.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 your last sentence says it all. Thank You for these tutorials...Best Wishes
Thank you for this video, just one question. Does the component datum not matter at this point in time? It seems you just started creating the part from a random position in 3D space rather than a specified point of the model with the datum at X0. Y0. Z0. I have just watched this first video so forgive me if I am getting ahead of myself here, I am guessing you will probably create all 16 parts and then bring them all together relative to each other. Thanks
Good question Paul, no, it doesn't matter at this stage. There are tools and procedures to control orientation but the idea here is to get a flying start at modeling basic engineering parts. Work coordinate systems matter a lot for CAM but there's quite a bit of ground to cover before we get to that. The 16 Basic Tutorials will get you started with modeling and then you can do the intermediate playlist on my channel which will get you started with assemblies. That will be enough to allow you to begin to work on your own projects but you will find that it will be a gradual transition from these click by click tutorials to being able to 'fly solo'. The good news is that there are plenty of really good free resources out there. Keep in touch and let me know where you want to go.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Thank you very much for the reply, you probably wont be surprised to know that I am a CAM programmer who is learning the CAD side of things hence my interest with datum points/positioning. Just downloaded the free version of Fusion 360 and followed your first lesson, going to have a go at lesson 2 now. Thanks
@@pauldoyle2554 Good on you Paul, I'd love to learn from you some how. I'll get to CAM eventually.
You'll be needing some more CAD tutorials when you've outpaced mine, I recommend Kevin Kennedy's channel when you're ready, its called "Product Design Online".
I'm new to F360 and this was very helpful~! I've been a SketchUp user since its release, but I read/hear that F360 is more useful for modeling 3D prints. Since I just received my Prusa MKS3+ kit, I figured that I'd better start getting used to the new modeling environment. I've subscribed and am looking forward to watching more~!
Yes Andrew, I worked on Sketchup for five years full-time as a residential draftsman and loved it. When I changed to Fusion 360 I became aware of the strengths and weaknesses of both programs and I think you'll have the same experience. Any small and mechanical is better suited to Fusion 360 which includes most of what you'll be printing unless you're after figurines etc.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Yes, that's perfect~! And no sir, I've already had to tell family & friends that I have NO plans to print figurines with this printer, and I haven't yet completed assembling my kit. For that, they can invest in their own device. 😉 I made this purchase to print functional items for my shop and household. Thanks~!
Hi Arnold I have just completed part 4 of the 18, I know nothing about this side of engineering as I am on the free version of Fusion 360, the videos are really good and easy to follow but on the first video at the end there in the Constaints, CONCENTRIC isn't there. Is it because it's the free version or is it named something else, so so I placed them 5mm from the bottom fillets on each side. As I said really good to follow thank you, i have always wanted to try it so here we are.
Good on you David, keep going, you'll get over this hump shortly. Its not because you're on the free version, so am I. Its still called Concentric, its just in a different spot. You have to be in Sketch mode, look at the ribbon in the upper part of your screen, there is a portion of it with constraints in it called CONSTRAINTS. There is a little down arrow next to the name of that toolbar so you can find what you're looking for in the list if for some reason it isn't showing in the toolbar. Take your time to mouse over each in turn until the tool tip shows you which one is Concentric. How does that work out for you?
Great tutorials! A few of the functions have been changed but I finished lesson 1 ! Nice instructions!
smith-models, that's on my mind quite a bit lately. In the meantime find the video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." Also scroll down in the comments to find a comment by Sabrina L. which is very helpful.
Thanks. I have been searching for tutorial videos the last week and I liked this one the best by far. I had some questions and found you had already answered them for other people in the comments! Great job. Subbed and liked
Glad it was helpful! Be on the lookout for questions as they occur to you.
Yeah I did it!.. stumbled around a bit when changing circle diameter. Thank you Sabrina L. for change list.
Well done sc800, keep at it.
Awesome videos, thanks. A lot of problems I was having was remedied from these videos
Welcome to the channel Greg. What are you going to be doing with Fusion 360? I hope you saw the revised version of this and the second of the basic tutorials. th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.html
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 I have a home cnc machine shop and will be using fusion 360 to aid in design and manufacturing.
Excellent tutorial, my version of fusion 360 is a bit different, what do I use to ‘stop sketch’ and also there is no icon for plasma cutter. Thanks for your help
Annie, you've noticed that my tutorials are a bit dated and needing a revision. Nevertheless, its only a few buttons that are in different places, everything is really still there and pretty much the same. I made a video titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." which should help you get past the tweaked layout. th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
Hi Arnold, really appreciate the video tutorial. I know this is an old vid but hopefully you're still answering questions. How do you go back and modify and sketch once you're done? Let's say I want to change the diameter of the circle. thanks
Good question Wei Jia, that's important to know, otherwise you end up deleting hours of work when you could have just made a few small quick edits. Look in the feature timeline along the bottom of the screen, the sketch will be there, right click on it and choose Edit Sketch. Let me know if you have any trouble with this.
And by the way, did you see that I've just published a revised and updated version of this tutorial? th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.html
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 thanks for the reply, I haven't seen the revised tutorial but will give it a look. Definitely looking forward to going through the rest of the vids.
I nearly gave up on fusion till I came across this video. Thank you so much!
You're welcome Phil & Emma and welcome to the channel.
If you have any trouble with the location of a few of the tools being changed you might find it helpful to find another video in the same playlist on the channel titled "User Interface Update to the 16...."
Also, let me know if you have any questions as you go, everyone gets stuck early on.
wow, even tho your video is 4 years old. an the interface for the program has changed a little, i still find it more informative then other videos! thanks i will go an watch your others, i used fusion a little a year ago. an i could navigate okay, not great but i made some things, but in a year i forgot everything
That's great to hear MS, thankyou. Here is the link to the playlist where you can see the new, revised and improved version. I'm revising these as fast as I can but only got 1 to 4 done so far. th-cam.com/play/PLFCTgdiT5-kLBNvrkUNy63Gu1tWdRuKkr.html
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 thanks!
thank you just did part one! Btw interface looks a lite bit different i just downloaded 360 ty for the turtorial
Hope you enjoy it! You will only need to locate several tools which are in a new location, usually up near the top of your screen. Come back to me if any are really lost though.
Excellent thank you
However I have noticed some of the functions are in different places on my personal version , I got there in the end
Could you do a video on how to set up for first time use
You're welcome Judo Jack, the reason for the differences is in that the tutorials are now two years old and in need of a revision since there was a UI update last year. I'll get to that asap but in the meantime there is another video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
And also I've begun a series of shorts of the tutorials where I do them in the new UI in 60 seconds. You can play these at 25% speed to see them at the normal pace and see the differences with the few tools that have been moved. th-cam.com/video/ZxLGz_OB4-M/w-d-xo.html
Set up for first time use is something I'm pondering, there are preferences and a host of things that I've purposely skipped in favour of an approach where we dive in to learning how to complete a series of tortured blocks which gives a sense of ability and achievement while learning a few settings as we go. Perhaps a separate video on the Prefences settings and other preparations for those who are interested - what do you think?
OK, Part 1 done and overall, not too bad. I've been trying for a while to get the hang of this program, and this was by far the easiest lesson to follow I've found. Great job! I'm working on a Mac with a track pad that makes its a bit challenging, but I think I'll pick up a regular mouse.
Thanks Ken, that's music to my ears. I'm tempted to make jokes everytime I meet a Mac user but how could I do that to you? By the way, did you see the revised version of this tutorial? I would delete the old version but then TH-cam would drop my channel off the search engine. Take a look here and check for a revised version for the next few. th-cam.com/video/LSRKJgTSS4c/w-d-xo.html
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Arnold, thanks for the heads up. I just now noticed the revised versions with Part 3, so I should be tracking correctly now.
Jokes are more than OK. I got used to working on Macs in the Bay Area in California (you know, when in Rome), but it seems like everything is just different enough to be "interesting."
Thank you for sharing us Sr,
Your video tutorial is very helpful to develope our skills to design solid drawings and machining in a cnc machine
Best regards from Acuña Mexico
You are most welcome, Jesus and welcome to the channel. My son recently married a Spanish speaking lady and his Spanish is coming along she tells me. Mine is woefully inadequate though. Thank God for English in the meantime!
Let me know if you have any trouble with the tutorials, everyone gets stuck here and there and all the best with your goals and plans for CNC.
Just starting out, the interface I am using is a bit different than yours so having to stop and hunt things down. Thanks for your tutorials.
I have the same problem! where is the extrude?
@@iideaffactory8988 it is immediately to the right of the "Create Sketch" icon under the word "Solid"
Scott Grafer, you're a gem! Keep at it. I'll be showing the new UI in upcoming content.
Brilliant tutorial Arnold especially for a first time user like me. The latest Fusion 360 which I downloaded yesterday is slightly different to yours on the video but they are minor. Thanks for this mate I was staring at a black hole till I saw your instructions. I aim to convert a model steam engine set of hard copy drawings to electronic in Fusion for better storage and visualisation in 3D. I could share them with you if you so desire once I have followed your lessons
Good on you Colin, that's quite an ambition! I did have a student once who I taught Solidworks and he modeled a steam loco the next year. It was a case of the student exceeding the teacher by a long way.
Thank you, really good lesson.
good tip that is very useful to learn and get used to right from beginning if you click and drag mouse from LEFT TO RIGHT on the work area it will select anything hat is TOTALLY covered by the selection area, if you click and drag mouse from RIGHT TO LEFT as long as it touches ANYWHERE over the sketch or component, it will automatically select everything this is very useful indeed
Good tip MF, I've made a note to include this when I do the upcoming revisions. I'll probably put it in #2 or 3.
Can you start with how you setup the Sketch Palette menu? Its quite difficult to follow along something when I don't have the menu that you use. All I can get to show are Features and Feature Options.
Update after 3 weeks. The first three updated versions of this series were enough to bring from zero to understanding where things are now. In the past few weeks Ive lost count of the things Ive designed and printed. All of it thanks to this man and this 16 part series.
I think you'll find this so much easier in the new tutorial, I can't delete the old one because the way TH-cam works is that the entire channel will drop off the search engine. You'll see that I've tried to put comments in the video description pointing people to the revised version. Sorry about the confusion.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Ah, ok. Ill check it out. Thanks for the reply and most of all thanks for your efforts in doing this video training. The frustration level is high but rest assured it isnt your fault. I did something and messed up my Fusion install. I finally got it sorted by resetting to default. Off to find the new series.
Hello Arnold, Love the videos, I want to make some switch panels to use in a full size flight simulator I am building. Most of the panels are rectangular in dimension but some are more odd shaped with different angles involved plus all have cut outs for switches & displays both round & square. I have very good detailed pictures of them all and was wondering if any of your videos show the best way to make these from a canvas/picture. The panels as i said vary in size but all will be 3mm in thickness and are to be cut using a home CNC router. Cheers and thanks in advance for any help.
Good on you Marty, that's a great project. If you'll work through the 16 basic tutorials you'll be well on the way to learning the skills you're going to need. I haven't published any videos yet showing how to insert images to guide sketches but I do plan to. Fusion's CNC functions are there for you too and all of that will be another area to learn. Start with the simple stuff and move on to more challenging things when you know you're ready.
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Cheers Arnold, I started drawing 1 of the panels from scratch and it's looking right so far thanks to your videos. Look forward to seeing more in the future. Marty
I came back to draw from the beginning, my screen doesn't look like your screen. The drop-down under create has many more options. It took a long time to find the TRIM tool. When I dimension I click, release, and pull out but sometimes I have to fight it to turn blue to enter the MM or Inches. I get messages that I will "over constraint" if I continue or press OK. It's not a big deal because I do eventually get the same results as you do. I'm not kidding at all when I say I want to be successful learning this program. I can look back at all the programs I have attempted to learn and found myself looking a screen with a circle or line that would not move or dimension, etc. It constraints me not knowing the constraints looking back. Thanks for sharing this knowledge with us. Maybe I should draw a rectangle and practice dimensions until it clicks?
Paul, there are a lot of things that are frustrating you but trust me, you'll look back and laugh. It won't hurt to work through the 16 again, one or two new things will stick, plus you get a bit more familiar and you keep learning. Don't overthink it but just look around when those overconstraint warnings come up. They're there for a reason and soon they'll be your friend.
You know your stuff and sure know how to make learning easier.
Thanks Steve! What will you use Fusion 360 for?
First off, ABSOLUTELY the best 360 vids out there and thank you so much for the time and effort. When I start a sketch and pick the plane as you show, it stays in an orthographic view and doesn't. sit flat, as it were. What or how do I set up for this to emulate your setup, thanks again, Bob in Canada
Thanks BobbyBoy. In Preferences you'll find a line which says 'Auto look at sketch'. You get there by clicking in your photo in the top right of the screen, next to the little question mark icon. Preferences is on the little menu, when preferences opens, navigate to General, Design and count down to the sixth line in the main page. Tick that one on, Apply and OK.
Firstly thank you for my very first lesson on fusion360. All went well except for my circles which are closer to the edge than your drawing. Any tips ?
Scott, I'm just guessing since I can't look over your shoulder from here but the first thing I'm thinking is are your circles concentric with the fillets? That means that if the circles were just a bit smaller, would they still share the same point of origin with the curve of the fillets? If so then its no more than an error of dimension. However, if the holes are not on the same point of origin with the fillets then something went wrong with the way you applied the concentric constraint. Am I helping?
I must have a different edition of Fusion 360 version 2.0.8809. Some of the commands are different to what you have shown. For instance I can’t make a new folder. Also the rectangle selection has disappeared from the tool bar. The sketch menu is different???????
Same here, makes it very interesting. Its like learning how to use this in a foreign language, have to translate all of the commands. The exercises are great, just that Autodesk changed the program so much.
Yes Damien, I made these tutorials in 2018 and Autodesk changed a few things in mid 2019. I'll re-do these asap but in the meantime it might help to watch another video in the same playlist on my channel titled "User Interface Update to the 16..."
Arnold Rowntree Thanks Arnold, I’ll check it out.
Excellent tutorial. Much appreciated.
You're welcome Skye! Did you see the other video in the same playlist titled "User Interface Update to the 16..." I've also made a short in the last couple of weeks so that you can see the part made in the current UI. You'll have to slow down the TH-cam player to 25% speed in order to see it in detail.
Short: th-cam.com/video/ysm1b4cP97I/w-d-xo.html
UI Update: th-cam.com/video/QysKADuoBYc/w-d-xo.html
@@ArnoldRowntreeTeachesFusion360 Got it! Thanks!