Thank you 🙏 …. I watched several other videos on this and Was very frustrated…. They left out important steps that you shared and the tips you gave about selecting faces will save me more frustration. Thanks again
Glad to hear this helped you. There is also an updated version of this video as well (following the 2021 fusion update). You are also welcome to reach out via discord for direct help with your projects (link in the description).
Happy to help! I know I experienced a lot of frustrations when I was new to mesh files in CAD, so thought I would help where I could. If you have any ideas for future video topics or have questions, I would appreciate any feedback. I am currently having trouble figuring out what to post next. Or if you would like one-on-one help, you can join my discord using this link: discord.gg/HsqYQ6XX
@@jaredhanson9758 I came home from work and realized my gf left me unsupervised for a few days. and I wanted to remake a few STL files I just couldn't seem to get to. thanks to you I did it kN less than an hour and I had another hour to cuddle with the doggos
Thanks Solano, glad it was useful. I have a "simi" pro mic now and Fusion360 just released a game-changing update to the mesh capabilities last week, so I will be replacing this video very soon. If you work with these mesh files enough, you'll love what fusion360 has done with the software abilities.
Thanks Matt. If you want to send me a link to the specific file and describe the edit you were interested in making, I will try to make a video for it.
Great question Treay. I am making a new video today to show fusion's new mesh setup (they updated last week I believe). You can type "s", this will bring up a search tool. Then type "convert" into the search tool. You should see, "Convert Mesh" in the search results. Click that. Also, feel free to send an image of your see-through view in my Discord chat and I will take a look. Link in the description.
Very nice video. Thank you. What kind of pointing device are you using (maybe it's not called pointing device but the thing that lets you rotate so seamlessly) Cheers and keep this videos coming!
Thank @miszcz310. To answer your question, I am using a 3DConnexion mouse to move the model around easier. It was gifted to me at my first job after college and is definitely a productivity multiplier (after you get used to it). You can purchase one here: www.amazon.com/3Dconnexion-3DX-700059-Spacemouse-Compact-Mouse/dp/B079V4PXYD/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=3Dconnexion&qid=1620430052&sr=8-4
Holy moly I've never heard of Fusion 360 until now. I'm struggling with FreeCAD and just about everything I wish FreeCAD had (basing sketch edges off existing geometry! SELECTING MIDPOINTS OF LINES!!!!) this video makes it clear Fusion 360 has. Sold.
Happy to help. Fusion360 is my go-to. Ironically they just had a huge update that is a game changer for working with mesh files. Ill be replacing this video with one featuring the updated version this week. Feel free to subscribe to be notified when that posts, or jump on discord where I help new Fusion360 users.
I hope it was useful. Merging is not typically necessary, just my common practice. The new version of Fusion is different, I show how to do this with the new version here: ruclips.net/video/t9oCDXo7cYk/видео.html
You're very welcome! There have been several updates since this video, feel free to check out this video for a more updated method: ruclips.net/video/t9oCDXo7cYk/видео.html
Awesome video! Thanks. I'm curious about the curved faces. You said you weren't going to merge them because you weren't working with them, but I have some in files I'd like to change. Any tips? Thanks!
Hi Kyle, I have a discord setup for helping people with their projects. Feel free to send your file there and Ill help where I can for free. Link:discord.gg/tjEWUYKM
Hi, use the search tool. click in the workspace, type "s", the search tool will appear, type "mesh" and choose the mesh to brep tool from the options it shows.
Hi @JustCallMeChad, Fusion moved that tools location recently. I made another video to show you how to solve this. You can also contact me on Discord for free assistance as well (discord link in the video detials) ruclips.net/video/8PzZSkqHag8/видео.html
hi Jared, I see the mesh body, I was able to convert mesh to birep. I went to look at the parameters to make changes, but the information is not there. The window for parameters comes up but there is no information displayed. It just says user parameters and model parameters but no information??
Hi, you have to input parameters yourself. You can create parameters live or using the parameter tool. I show how here: www.loom.com/share/4b92b84ee8574d80b47c330edd72e939
I'm using the Free version of Fusion 360... when I go to convert mesh to BREP, I don't have the Mesh option in my Solid/Modify drop down list. Any idea why?
If you in the solids workspace, youll need to change to the mesh workspace. To change workspaces, look for the "tabs" that say "solids, surface, mesh, sheet metal, etc.." and select the mesh one. Or you can type "s" to use the search tool to search for the convert mesh tool
Hi, Jared. Great video! Very helpful. You should definitely do more of this. And now I see you’re integrating raspberry pi as well? You should really consider doing a couple series, on fusion 360 and on systems integration with pi’s. I did S.I. for CNC and industrial automation for years, working with PLCa, CNCs, ladder logic, motion control, etc… but this new age of small, cheap controllers isn’t something I’ve delved deeply into. I’d really like to learn it and understand it better. I see you get good view counts on vids like this. You’d do very well to add a quick intro sequence, create some branding stuff and upload a tutorial once a week. Once you hit 1,000 subs you’ll be able to monetize - and I know that’d happen crazy fast if you start uploading weekly and do some topical series.
Thanks for the feedback and information. I almost wish I had went into control system earlier, since most of my freelance work is made up of Arduino/Raspberry pi devices lately. I had set a goal to post once a month to get a feel for youtube, and if there was a need for these videos. I will definitely try to increase the output if I can think of any topics that viewers find useful.
Pretty cool I definitely found this useful. I did have problems with my models being to small but it was because I didn't check the parameters right before I saved it. I was using illustrator. I like both 360 and illustrator. Can you convert to millimeters when you save out of 360
Great question Mike. That still gets me occasionally. To avoid this when working the 3D prints, set your file to mm and ensure you export the stl as mm. Feel free to join my discord and I can show you this and answer questions
when I upload and open the file opens still as "pink" not dark grey. and with that.. I cant see either Solid--->modify--->mesh OR after that.. surface---> merge... did they took that off in these 2 years?? btw using free version is it coz of that?
Fusion did do away with the "merge" option, but most other tools are still there. You can use the discord link in the video description for help on your project. Feel free to reach out there and we will help figure out what happening with your design.
I recorded this real quick to help. If you want, you can send your mesh file via discord and Ill help out with your conversion. Cheers: www.loom.com/share/ef309e6709fa4d8ba388b0bbad21d8fb
@@jaredhanson9758 I know your all about the fusion360 life, but it would be cool if you could do a onshape tutorial like this, since the programs are pretty similar.
Hi, it may have moved during the last update. Use the search tool to find it. Click in the workspace, type "s", the search tool will appear, type "mesh" and choose the mesh to brep tool from the options it shows.
Yes. Unfortunately so. You can click the face and press the "delete" key on your keyboard to merge most faces. It is actually getting better than it was. If it messes up your face, just ctr-z or use the undo tool to undo the bad merge.
Hi Yannick, This video was made prior to the latest Fusion360 update. In the video details, you can find a link to my updated video that works with the later Fusion360 version. If you issue isn't solved by that, I suggest reaching out to my Discord and I can personally help (link in the description). Cheers,
True, Fusion360 actually just got updated to handle mesh work at a whole new level earlier this week. Ill be remaking this video to showcase the new tools they have added (hopefully this week). So feel free to subscribe to get notified when that happens. Or join the discord where Ill post as well.
No worries Mikayil, this is a very easy task that I can show you. I will make a video to show how to do this quickly and for free and post it. Please subscribe to be notified when that video is posted ( Probably within 24 hours from now).
Hi Mikayil, I posted a video just now that answers your question and shows how to convert them for free in less than 1 minute. Video link: ruclips.net/video/p6roFZ_K6DA/видео.html
Hello, I do, but I am sprinting some prototypes in the garage right now. Can you ask here? I’ll send a discord link next time I am in the office if not.
Hello, I made a quick discord server to help those who need it. Looking forward to see if I can help with your problem. You can find it here: discord.gg/9zvdcWjh
Hi Jared , I fallowed along step by step and i don't have the mesh in the menu , there is nothing below convert . and I tried in the convert tab and nothing worked for me , I am using the free student version just downloaded the summer. Hope you have some suggestions , wasted countless hours trying to turn mesh files into solids to modify . Thanks
Hi Phil, This video was made prior to the latest Fusion360 update. In the video details, you can find a link to my updated video that works with the later Fusion360 version. If you issue isn't solved by that, I suggest reaching out to my Discord and I can personally help (link in the description). Cheers,
Easier method: new model, import mesh, select the stl file then place it on the workspace. Then click do not capture design history, mesh to brep - until this it's the same as in your video. After that click on cut model, select the model and a cutting surface and tadaa, it's merged. You can join this 2 models after that and you saved yourself tons of click
Thanks for sharing! I use some of those options in my other video. I was mostly trying to show the bare bones way of doing this to reduce the likelihood of issues for others if they are working more complex files. I agree though, import mesh is more trustworthy import method.
No worries @Cellontop, you can use the search tool to find the new location. They recently moved it. I show how to do that in this video: ruclips.net/video/8PzZSkqHag8/видео.html
Very helpful video! I am having trouble remixing a print in place model with a hinge. The mesh got imported in two parts and i could not export them as a single file when I was done. Do you have experience with remixing such models?
Hi John, I can definitly help you with this. Can you send the file in my discord? I have a channel setup there that I help people with this type of problem. discord.gg/8EjeVsB4
I am getting into fusion 2 years after this video. One thing that has affected me is that my design has become one body and I cannot edit any faces, like I cannot select a face and extrude it like you showed. Some how, I managed to go from a design I was creating, adding holes and extruding surfaces, to one object that whatever I touch, the whole model turns blue... Is there an easy way to suggest what I might have done and the right word to undo it? I am using the latest Fusion as of March 2023...
Hi Rick, can you send me a copy of the design your working on? I have a discord setup to help people for free with their projects. You can send it there. The link to it is in the description. Or if you are wanting a paid consultation, my email can be found through youtube.
@@jaredhanson9758 Grief I am impressed you came back so fast.. Respect. I am a 70 year old Electronics design engineer just getting into fusion as I have had 3D printers for some time. I use the free student option and would prefer a no cost solution.. I have downloaded your video and come away from it in you tube so I shall have to locate it again... My design machine is NOT this linux laptop so if I can manage to locate a means to send you the design, I will send it from that machine.. I am sure I have "simply" managed to accidentally combine all the faces into one component/body... Knowing the right way to UNdo whatever the combine command is, might be all I need... Thanks for getting back to me.. Let me relocate the video and I'll take it from there.. Many thanks again... I would pay for a one to one evening class on Fusion because I have so many questions, like why does my 3D representation vanish after editing a sketch. Sometimes, after ending the sketch, Fusion drops back to the 3D render and sometimes, I end up with a 3d sketch.. No need to answer that.. I can't expect you to tutor me on the comment section.. It's just so frustrating despite being pretty sharp with my PCB design software that I have used for about 20 years.... It makes me feel so stupid :)
Thanks so much for this video, I've been struggling to fix different files and have at times just resorted to making the whole design from scratch. This will save me time haha!
Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I appreciate the troubleshooting tips you've added too. I'm going to bookmark this and add some timestamps for myself! Thanks again. 5:13 Turn off design history before importing STL (I made a new component and inserted my STL) 6:19 Convert mesh to a model (Mesh > Mesh to BRep) (In my version, go to the Mesh Tools > Modify > Convert to mesh) 7:22 Clean up surface faces to be edited (Merge in Surface tools) - Select smaller face first 9:24 Turn design history back on
Glad to hear this helped! I will admit, I am not RUclips savvy, but will add these to the video so you can help others! Thanks for your efforts, feel free to tell me what you could use help on.
Great video👍 How do I proceed if I import two stl files and one is specified in mm and the other in cm? How do I get both parts on the same scale? Thanks
Great question Minga. I personally would use the scale tool in Fusion 360 to correct the imbalance. If you want, I can make a quick instructional video for your specific files if you send the links in my discord chat. You can do so through this link: discord.gg/VzfSyUGn
Hi Ken, glad to hear this helped. Feel free to reach out on Discord anytime you need some no-cost help with 3D print design. Sounds like you have quite a few printers as well. We might be able to team up on some of the large print contracts I do occasionally. Link to discord: discord.gg/kJjf3keE
7:30 Instead, you can just select one of the faces on a flat surface, then press delete and the software will auto-merge all faces on that surface perfectly.
Good point. That works well with flat faces as well. But can cause some unwanted side effects in complex parts, so wanted to show the other options. Fusion360 has gotten much better with the simplier "delete" option since then as well.
Glad it helped brandon. Feel free to reach out on discord if you need help or want to shar what your working on. Link to discord in the video discription.
Hi Amir, this is an old video. In July of 2021 fusion made some changes to their mesh options. I uploaded another video after this update that can be seen here: ruclips.net/video/t9oCDXo7cYk/видео.html. Feel free to send questions to my discord (link in the discription)
Thanks for a different process for doing this conversion. I'm self-learning F360, others have said to use the insert for getting the sty file onto the canvas. I will have to go at it both ways to see which works better for me. I really wish they had a version for personal use that had a few extra features like the prismatic and more than 10 files at a time.
Glad to help. And I agree, prismatic would be nice for personal license users. If its a simple file, feel free to share it on discord and I can use the prismatic tool for you since I have the professional version.
You touched on something in this video that, I think is exactly what I need. I have the STL files for parts used on a 1/10 scale RC vehicle. I'd like to use the entire design, but for a 1/12 scale one. If I took that to be 11/12ths, would I then type in a 0.967 scale factor? I'm surprised that when you bring an STL file into Fusion 360 that you don't get dimensions. Any help that would save time and get me what I'm interested in would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Is there an update to this process??? When i try to go in and convert the mesh (at 6:30), i have no mesh option available. I have the "personal" version of Fusion, so not sure if that would cause an issue
Hi Jon, I am hoping to get an update out soon. Fusion released an Update last week that is causing you issue. If you want to jump on discord real quick I can help you out in the meantime. Cheers
You can do this two ways. First Way: While in the MESH tab , click the "Modify" dropbown, and select "Convert Mesh". Second way: click anywhere in your workspace and type the letter "s". This will open a search bar. Then simply start typing "Convert" and youll see that option in the dopdowns. Hope this helps. Will update this video soon.
@@jaredhanson9758 I ended up getting help from my brother in law, he has solid works and was able to convert into a STL that i could then edit. I'm "new" to the cad game, after 20 years away from it so i'm slowly figuring all this stuff out again lol
@@jaredhanson9758 so this will work in the personal version? Sorry to jump on another's comment but I'm really struggling to find a way to do it for free easily 😁
@@allornothing7957 Hi @Allor Nothing, dont worry it will work. I would also check out my updated version of this video for the most recent version of this method. And join my discord if you have questions.
Hello, with the new Fusion360. You’ll need to select “do no capture design history”. I show that at this early end of the video. Please let me know if you have issues getting it set up
@@Levelupeachday no worries Miguel, do you have discord? We can just on a meeting and I can problem solve your issue. My discord link should be in the video comments. Don’t worry, this is likely a small issue
I have the same issues. Do not capture history is selected and no mesh options just convert. And the source object in the data panel (left pane) is not purple, it is somewhat beige in color and generic cube not the actual object thumbnail.
Glad it was helpful. Ironically, Fusion360 released a huge update that is a game changer for working with mesh files earlier this week. Ill be replacing this video with one featuring the updated version in the coming days. Feel free to subscribe to be notified when that posts, or jump on discord where I help new Fusion360 users.
![Importing and Editing STL Files in Fusion 360 [2022]](/img/1.gif)
Thank you 🙏 …. I watched several other videos on this and Was very frustrated…. They left out important steps that you shared and the tips you gave about selecting faces will save me more frustration. Thanks again
Glad to hear this helped you. There is also an updated version of this video as well (following the 2021 fusion update). You are also welcome to reach out via discord for direct help with your projects (link in the description).
You're amazing! I've been using Fusion for a couple of years and had no idea some of these features existed, like the merge tool. Thank you so much!
Happy to help! I know I experienced a lot of frustrations when I was new to mesh files in CAD, so thought I would help where I could. If you have any ideas for future video topics or have questions, I would appreciate any feedback. I am currently having trouble figuring out what to post next. Or if you would like one-on-one help, you can join my discord using this link: discord.gg/HsqYQ6XX
people like you are the greatest ...thank you for the info
I appreciate that!
@@jaredhanson9758 I came home from work and realized my gf left me unsupervised for a few days. and I wanted to remake a few STL files I just couldn't seem to get to. thanks to you I did it kN less than an hour and I had another hour to cuddle with the doggos
Great video. Keep up the good work. One critique would be your audio seems to be clipping.
Thanks Solano, glad it was useful. I have a "simi" pro mic now and Fusion360 just released a game-changing update to the mesh capabilities last week, so I will be replacing this video very soon. If you work with these mesh files enough, you'll love what fusion360 has done with the software abilities.
Great tutorial, I was struggling with editing a Thingiverse file yesterday. Look forward to seeing some more 👍🏻
Thanks Matt. If you want to send me a link to the specific file and describe the edit you were interested in making, I will try to make a video for it.
ok so my component looks see through and I don't have the mesh button under modify, why?
Great question Treay. I am making a new video today to show fusion's new mesh setup (they updated last week I believe). You can type "s", this will bring up a search tool. Then type "convert" into the search tool. You should see, "Convert Mesh" in the search results. Click that. Also, feel free to send an image of your see-through view in my Discord chat and I will take a look. Link in the description.
Very nice video. Thank you. What kind of pointing device are you using (maybe it's not called pointing device but the thing that lets you rotate so seamlessly)
Cheers and keep this videos coming!
Thank @miszcz310. To answer your question, I am using a 3DConnexion mouse to move the model around easier. It was gifted to me at my first job after college and is definitely a productivity multiplier (after you get used to it). You can purchase one here: www.amazon.com/3Dconnexion-3DX-700059-Spacemouse-Compact-Mouse/dp/B079V4PXYD/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=3Dconnexion&qid=1620430052&sr=8-4
This is the best tutorial. I tried several others with no luck and each had tons of steps to get to what you do in like 5 clicks. Thanks!
Thanks Adam, glad to help. If you ever have questions/problems, feel free to let me know and I will help.
NO 'mesh to brep' option under 'modify' menu.
No worries. I have a video to show where it was moved to : ruclips.net/video/8PzZSkqHag8/видео.html
@@jaredhanson9758 Thanks Jared, Will check that out.
AWESOME, i owe u so much for this helpful tutorial
You bet Thoriq! Let me know if you have any questions or topics youd like me to cover in other videos. Cheers,
Great info. Thanks mate
No problem 👍
Holy moly I've never heard of Fusion 360 until now. I'm struggling with FreeCAD and just about everything I wish FreeCAD had (basing sketch edges off existing geometry! SELECTING MIDPOINTS OF LINES!!!!) this video makes it clear Fusion 360 has. Sold.
Happy to help. Fusion360 is my go-to. Ironically they just had a huge update that is a game changer for working with mesh files. Ill be replacing this video with one featuring the updated version this week. Feel free to subscribe to be notified when that posts, or jump on discord where I help new Fusion360 users.
This was great!
Thanks Sanjay. Glad it helped you.
Good stuff. Meshes have always freaked me out. It’s nice to see it’s not too bad to get these models back into the normal Fusion 360 workflow.
Thanks Kyle, if you ever have issues with a mesh file, feel free to reach me on discord and I can help out. Link in discription.
IS THERE A MORE CURRENT EXAMPLE OF THIS PROCESS? Tried this process and I get no pink file on upload. thanks sorry about the caps.
Hi, I am working on making an updated version. For now, disregard the pink body reference. I dont think that is a feature in Fusion360 anymore.
I'm in, show us how.
You bet.
thank you so much for doing this video....best one ever on thingiverse model modding...
Glad you liked it!
The comand MERGE is gone!! 😵💫 I can't find it in new versions of Fusion
Hi, you are correct. The update got rid of it unfortunatly. One thing to try is to click a face and press the delete key. That often helps to a point.
I've seen quite a few tutorials on this and none have said to use the merge tool except this one.
I hope it was useful. Merging is not typically necessary, just my common practice. The new version of Fusion is different, I show how to do this with the new version here: ruclips.net/video/t9oCDXo7cYk/видео.html
Very good instruction video, thank! :-)
Glad it was helpful! I would definitely check out the updated version here(uses the nicer updated controls): ruclips.net/video/t9oCDXo7cYk/видео.html
Hi from Russia, Volgograd. Useful video, that's exactly what I needed. Thanks)
Thanks my Russian friend. Let me know if you need any help in Fusion360.
bro. youre a real one.
Thanks Ben! Feel free to ask questions or show your projects on my discord channel: discord.gg/8EjeVsB4
Thanks so much for these vids. So helpful for those of us just starting out. Subscribed 🎉
Thanks for letting me know what is helpful.
Thanks a lot for this!!
You're very welcome! There have been several updates since this video, feel free to check out this video for a more updated method: ruclips.net/video/t9oCDXo7cYk/видео.html
These are nice features, but, unfortunately autodesk keeps removing features for the free license
True. In some ways, they are making it even better, but not always.
Awesome video! Thanks. I'm curious about the curved faces. You said you weren't going to merge them because you weren't working with them, but I have some in files I'd like to change. Any tips? Thanks!
Hi Kyle, I have a discord setup for helping people with their projects. Feel free to send your file there and Ill help where I can for free. Link:discord.gg/tjEWUYKM
The mesh option is no loner available under Solids Tab>Modify
Hi, use the search tool. click in the workspace, type "s", the search tool will appear, type "mesh" and choose the mesh to brep tool from the options it shows.
Thank you kind sir.
Glad to help. Let me know if you have any help in the future.
Hmmm.... at 6:31 I don't have a Mesh option in that menu?
Hi, they changed the tool location recently. I made this video to show the new location: ruclips.net/video/8PzZSkqHag8/видео.html
I can't seem to find Mesh to BREP at all in the latest version
No worries, check the video description for how-to find the new location of that tool.
I'm not seeing mesh to brep even after do not cap design history. Help please!
Hi @JustCallMeChad, Fusion moved that tools location recently. I made another video to show you how to solve this. You can also contact me on Discord for free assistance as well (discord link in the video detials) ruclips.net/video/8PzZSkqHag8/видео.html
hi Jared, I see the mesh body, I was able to convert mesh to birep. I went to look at the parameters to make changes, but the information is not there. The window for parameters comes up but there is no information displayed. It just says user parameters and model parameters but no information??
Hi, you have to input parameters yourself. You can create parameters live or using the parameter tool. I show how here: www.loom.com/share/4b92b84ee8574d80b47c330edd72e939
@@jaredhanson9758 oh, thank you so much. This helps me a great deal!!
I'm using the Free version of Fusion 360... when I go to convert mesh to BREP, I don't have the Mesh option in my Solid/Modify drop down list. Any idea why?
If you in the solids workspace, youll need to change to the mesh workspace. To change workspaces, look for the "tabs" that say "solids, surface, mesh, sheet metal, etc.." and select the mesh one. Or you can type "s" to use the search tool to search for the convert mesh tool
@@jaredhanson9758 "S" on mine is tool shortcut list
design shortcuts, Sorry
Hi, Jared. Great video! Very helpful. You should definitely do more of this. And now I see you’re integrating raspberry pi as well? You should really consider doing a couple series, on fusion 360 and on systems integration with pi’s. I did S.I. for CNC and industrial automation for years, working with PLCa, CNCs, ladder logic, motion control, etc… but this new age of small, cheap controllers isn’t something I’ve delved deeply into. I’d really like to learn it and understand it better.
I see you get good view counts on vids like this. You’d do very well to add a quick intro sequence, create some branding stuff and upload a tutorial once a week. Once you hit 1,000 subs you’ll be able to monetize - and I know that’d happen crazy fast if you start uploading weekly and do some topical series.
Thanks for the feedback and information. I almost wish I had went into control system earlier, since most of my freelance work is made up of Arduino/Raspberry pi devices lately. I had set a goal to post once a month to get a feel for youtube, and if there was a need for these videos. I will definitely try to increase the output if I can think of any topics that viewers find useful.
Pretty cool I definitely found this useful. I did have problems with my models being to small but it was because I didn't check the parameters right before I saved it. I was using illustrator. I like both 360 and illustrator. Can you convert to millimeters when you save out of 360
Great question Mike. That still gets me occasionally. To avoid this when working the 3D prints, set your file to mm and ensure you export the stl as mm. Feel free to join my discord and I can show you this and answer questions
merge looks like its gone now in the current version of Fusion. Bummer. I think its stitch now but it doesnt seem to work like merge did.
Yes. I was sad to see it go. I will try to make an updated video soon with tips for working with the newer version of Fusion360.
Just watched ur video going crazy hahaha but all u do now is go into mesh/modify then convert mesh.❤
@@KentuckyFriedKiwi glad you found it. I linked a video of how to use the “search” tool for future reference.
when I upload and open the file opens still as "pink" not dark grey. and with that.. I cant see either Solid--->modify--->mesh OR after that.. surface---> merge... did they took that off in these 2 years?? btw using free version is it coz of that?
Fusion did do away with the "merge" option, but most other tools are still there. You can use the discord link in the video description for help on your project. Feel free to reach out there and we will help figure out what happening with your design.
i dont see where Meshes are, i see convert but nothing under that?
Hi, Fusion recently moved that tool. I made this video to show how to find it: ruclips.net/video/8PzZSkqHag8/видео.html
Oh man, they have removed the merge function out of the surface tab. I can't find it anywhere
Hi Timmy, Ill check that for you real quick. Be right back
I recorded this real quick to help. If you want, you can send your mesh file via discord and Ill help out with your conversion. Cheers: www.loom.com/share/ef309e6709fa4d8ba388b0bbad21d8fb
Good and straight to the point, thanks.
Glad it helped.
Excellent tutorial, good pacing easy to follow, very clear
Glad it was helpful!
Great tutorial, subscribed!
Very cool Sam, let me know what topic is interesting to you. Ill make a video on the subject if it is in my wheelhouse.
@@jaredhanson9758 I know your all about the fusion360 life, but it would be cool if you could do a onshape tutorial like this, since the programs are pretty similar.
@@samalmo thanks for the interest Sam, I’ll give onshape a chance and get back to you with an answer
I do not have a Drop-down Mesh option I'm on Free Fusion
Hi, it may have moved during the last update. Use the search tool to find it.
Click in the workspace, type "s", the search tool will appear, type "mesh" and choose the mesh to brep tool from the options it shows.
Grate Content. Verry useful
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks man this was helpful
Glad it helped
super useful, thank you.
Thanks for the comment, feel free to suggest new topics or ask questions
How do you make a pre existing models hole bigger
Great question. You can go about it the same as in this video. Or jump on discord and send me the model and Ill show you on your file.
surface merge menu is gone?
Yes. Unfortunately so. You can click the face and press the "delete" key on your keyboard to merge most faces. It is actually getting better than it was. If it messes up your face, just ctr-z or use the undo tool to undo the bad merge.
Hi,
In the new fusion 360, i can’t find mesh to brep in modify.
Please, can you show again the way to modify a slt?
Hi Yannick,
This video was made prior to the latest Fusion360 update. In the video details, you can find a link to my updated video that works with the later Fusion360 version. If you issue isn't solved by that, I suggest reaching out to my Discord and I can personally help (link in the description). Cheers,
Thanks a ton… I’ve been looking for a simple explanation for how to do this for a while
Glad I could help
Also, that's not "extrude," that's freaking Synchronous Modelling and the fact that a free CAD software has that is ungodly mindblowing.
True, Fusion360 actually just got updated to handle mesh work at a whole new level earlier this week. Ill be remaking this video to showcase the new tools they have added (hopefully this week). So feel free to subscribe to get notified when that happens. Or join the discord where Ill post as well.
A lot of the files i find are a “3D object” file name. How do you convert them into STL files?
No worries Mikayil, this is a very easy task that I can show you. I will make a video to show how to do this quickly and for free and post it. Please subscribe to be notified when that video is posted ( Probably within 24 hours from now).
Hi Mikayil, I posted a video just now that answers your question and shows how to convert them for free in less than 1 minute. Video link: ruclips.net/video/p6roFZ_K6DA/видео.html
I need help,u have discord?
Hello, I do, but I am sprinting some prototypes in the garage right now. Can you ask here? I’ll send a discord link next time I am in the office if not.
Hello, I made a quick discord server to help those who need it. Looking forward to see if I can help with your problem. You can find it here: discord.gg/9zvdcWjh
@@jaredhanson9758 sir its expired
Is this better than tinker cad and easier?
Yes. Thats my opinion though.
@@jaredhanson9758 thank u
You think you could show us how to put lettering on a part. Embossed or where it stands out thank you
You bet Greg, I made this video real quick to show how to do that: www.loom.com/share/7623793e0c394756878f019142d46566
So helpful
Glad you found it helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to ask here or in my discord.
good stuff boss
Appreciate it, feel free to reach out on discord if you need help.
Hi Jared , I fallowed along step by step and i don't have the mesh in the menu , there is nothing below convert . and I tried in the convert tab and nothing worked for me , I am using the free student version just downloaded the summer. Hope you have some suggestions , wasted countless hours trying to turn mesh files into solids to modify . Thanks
Hi Phil,
This video was made prior to the latest Fusion360 update. In the video details, you can find a link to my updated video that works with the later Fusion360 version. If you issue isn't solved by that, I suggest reaching out to my Discord and I can personally help (link in the description). Cheers,
Very nice what program did you show to do slice ?
Hi Amir, I didnt show slicing since most people use their different preferred slice programs based on their different printers.
Great video! I am new to fusion 360. Can you do this in the trial version?
Hi Ken, you can perform this operation on the free "personal use" license of Fusion360. I link that in the discription.
Easier method: new model, import mesh, select the stl file then place it on the workspace. Then click do not capture design history, mesh to brep - until this it's the same as in your video.
After that click on cut model, select the model and a cutting surface and tadaa, it's merged. You can join this 2 models after that and you saved yourself tons of click
Thanks for sharing! I use some of those options in my other video. I was mostly trying to show the bare bones way of doing this to reduce the likelihood of issues for others if they are working more complex files. I agree though, import mesh is more trustworthy import method.
The mesh option on the drop down menu is not there
No worries @Cellontop, you can use the search tool to find the new location. They recently moved it. I show how to do that in this video: ruclips.net/video/8PzZSkqHag8/видео.html
@@jaredhanson9758 thank you is it common for large stl files to not load once you click the option
@@cellontop For sure. Message me on discord for free one-on-one meetings. I love helping people that want to learn CAD/prints
Thanks!
No problem!
Very helpful video!
I am having trouble remixing a print in place model with a hinge. The mesh got imported in two parts and i could not export them as a single file when I was done. Do you have experience with remixing such models?
Hi John, I can definitly help you with this. Can you send the file in my discord? I have a channel setup there that I help people with this type of problem. discord.gg/8EjeVsB4
I am getting into fusion 2 years after this video.
One thing that has affected me is that my design has become one body and I cannot edit any faces, like I cannot select a face and extrude it like you showed.
Some how, I managed to go from a design I was creating, adding holes and extruding surfaces, to one object that whatever I touch, the whole model turns blue...
Is there an easy way to suggest what I might have done and the right word to undo it?
I am using the latest Fusion as of March 2023...
Hi Rick, can you send me a copy of the design your working on? I have a discord setup to help people for free with their projects. You can send it there. The link to it is in the description. Or if you are wanting a paid consultation, my email can be found through youtube.
@@jaredhanson9758 Grief I am impressed you came back so fast.. Respect.
I am a 70 year old Electronics design engineer just getting into fusion as I have had 3D printers for some time.
I use the free student option and would prefer a no cost solution..
I have downloaded your video and come away from it in you tube so I shall have to locate it again...
My design machine is NOT this linux laptop so if I can manage to locate a means to send you the design, I will send it from that machine..
I am sure I have "simply" managed to accidentally combine all the faces into one component/body... Knowing the right way to UNdo whatever the combine command is, might be all I need...
Thanks for getting back to me..
Let me relocate the video and I'll take it from there..
Many thanks again...
I would pay for a one to one evening class on Fusion because I have so many questions, like why does my 3D representation vanish after editing a sketch.
Sometimes, after ending the sketch, Fusion drops back to the 3D render and sometimes, I end up with a 3d sketch..
No need to answer that.. I can't expect you to tutor me on the comment section..
It's just so frustrating despite being pretty sharp with my PCB design software that I have used for about 20 years.... It makes me feel so stupid :)
Hello Jarred,
Thank you for the video. I encourage you to start using Metric. Even the U.S.A. is metric.
Thanks for the tip!
I attempted to do the Brep and i got a coversion aborted message to to large number of facets
No worries, I cover that exact problem in my other video. You can view it here: ruclips.net/video/P0vUTerEnJE/видео.html
Why not use the inser mesh option from the tool bar?
You bet. I do that in the updated video: studio.ruclips.net/user/videot9oCDXo7cYk/comments
That one incorporates the very helpful Fusion360 updates
Thanks so much for this video, I've been struggling to fix different files and have at times just resorted to making the whole design from scratch. This will save me time haha!
Glad it helped! Feel free to reach out on Discord if you need help.
Thank you for taking the time to put this together. I appreciate the troubleshooting tips you've added too. I'm going to bookmark this and add some timestamps for myself! Thanks again.
5:13 Turn off design history before importing STL
(I made a new component and inserted my STL)
6:19 Convert mesh to a model (Mesh > Mesh to BRep)
(In my version, go to the Mesh Tools > Modify > Convert to mesh)
7:22 Clean up surface faces to be edited (Merge in Surface tools)
- Select smaller face first
9:24 Turn design history back on
Glad to hear this helped! I will admit, I am not RUclips savvy, but will add these to the video so you can help others! Thanks for your efforts, feel free to tell me what you could use help on.
Great video👍 How do I proceed if I import two stl files and one is specified in mm and the other in cm? How do I get both parts on the same scale? Thanks
Great question Minga. I personally would use the scale tool in Fusion 360 to correct the imbalance. If you want, I can make a quick instructional video for your specific files if you send the links in my discord chat. You can do so through this link: discord.gg/VzfSyUGn
Just wanted to say I found your video this evening, and it saved my ass on an edit for a print I needed 100 of! Thank you!
Hi Ken, glad to hear this helped. Feel free to reach out on Discord anytime you need some no-cost help with 3D print design. Sounds like you have quite a few printers as well. We might be able to team up on some of the large print contracts I do occasionally. Link to discord: discord.gg/kJjf3keE
Nioce! 🙏
Glad to hear it helped.
7:30
Instead, you can just select one of the faces on a flat surface, then press delete and the software will auto-merge all faces on that surface perfectly.
Good point. That works well with flat faces as well. But can cause some unwanted side effects in complex parts, so wanted to show the other options. Fusion360 has gotten much better with the simplier "delete" option since then as well.
@@jaredhanson9758 Definitely!
Works just for *Flat* faces.
The more complex features may need to be recreated with Lofts or Sweeps.
Love the content!
Thank you so much.. this is so much easier to understand than some other videos 😊
Glad it helped brandon. Feel free to reach out on discord if you need help or want to shar what your working on. Link to discord in the video discription.
Thanks for the video this has been one of the easiest ones to follow.
Great job!
Glad it helped!
hi i dont have the Mesh to Brep
Hi Amir, this is an old video. In July of 2021 fusion made some changes to their mesh options. I uploaded another video after this update that can be seen here: ruclips.net/video/t9oCDXo7cYk/видео.html. Feel free to send questions to my discord (link in the discription)
@@jaredhanson9758 thanks a lot
Thanks for a different process for doing this conversion. I'm self-learning F360, others have said to use the insert for getting the sty file onto the canvas. I will have to go at it both ways to see which works better for me. I really wish they had a version for personal use that had a few extra features like the prismatic and more than 10 files at a time.
Glad to help. And I agree, prismatic would be nice for personal license users. If its a simple file, feel free to share it on discord and I can use the prismatic tool for you since I have the professional version.
@@jaredhanson9758 Thanks, right now just trying to learn how to use F360 and apply it to R/C aircraft.
You touched on something in this video that, I think is exactly what I need. I have the STL files for parts used on a 1/10 scale RC vehicle. I'd like to use the entire design, but for a 1/12 scale one. If I took that to be 11/12ths, would I then type in a 0.967 scale factor? I'm surprised that when you bring an STL file into Fusion 360 that you don't get dimensions. Any help that would save time and get me what I'm interested in would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Hi john, I recorded this just now to show you how to achieve this: www.loom.com/share/64810193eb7346d7aaf3a93a5b33970f
@@jaredhanson9758 I have no idea how to use this. There is no audio and the video is too small to be of any good.
Did you figure this out? I haven't found a solution either
@@swachyw.4447 No. Sorry.
Is there an update to this process??? When i try to go in and convert the mesh (at 6:30), i have no mesh option available. I have the "personal" version of Fusion, so not sure if that would cause an issue
Hi Jon, I am hoping to get an update out soon. Fusion released an Update last week that is causing you issue. If you want to jump on discord real quick I can help you out in the meantime. Cheers
You can do this two ways. First Way: While in the MESH tab , click the "Modify" dropbown, and select "Convert Mesh". Second way: click anywhere in your workspace and type the letter "s". This will open a search bar. Then simply start typing "Convert" and youll see that option in the dopdowns. Hope this helps. Will update this video soon.
@@jaredhanson9758 I ended up getting help from my brother in law, he has solid works and was able to convert into a STL that i could then edit. I'm "new" to the cad game, after 20 years away from it so i'm slowly figuring all this stuff out again lol
@@jaredhanson9758 so this will work in the personal version? Sorry to jump on another's comment but I'm really struggling to find a way to do it for free easily 😁
@@allornothing7957 Hi @Allor Nothing, dont worry it will work. I would also check out my updated version of this video for the most recent version of this method. And join my discord if you have questions.
When I click on Modify do not see the mesh option.
Hello, with the new Fusion360. You’ll need to select “do no capture design history”.
I show that at this early end of the video. Please let me know if you have issues getting it set up
About~5:20 mins in
@@jaredhanson9758 Thanks for replying so fast. I do select do not capture design history but still do not see the mesh option just convert.
@@Levelupeachday no worries Miguel, do you have discord? We can just on a meeting and I can problem solve your issue. My discord link should be in the video comments. Don’t worry, this is likely a small issue
I have the same issues. Do not capture history is selected and no mesh options just convert. And the source object in the data panel (left pane) is not purple, it is somewhat beige in color and generic cube not the actual object thumbnail.
My eyes are offended by the imperial measurements.
Ha, yeah I like to swap between them on the fly based on the clients location.
This is a great tutorial. The speed and explanations are perfect. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful. Ironically, Fusion360 released a huge update that is a game changer for working with mesh files earlier this week. Ill be replacing this video with one featuring the updated version in the coming days. Feel free to subscribe to be notified when that posts, or jump on discord where I help new Fusion360 users.