How to Measure in Fusion 360?

Understanding Measurement Tools in Fusion 360

Fusion 360 offers a range of tools that allow users to perform precise measurements on designs. This document is aimed at guiding you through various measurement techniques within Fusion 360.

Measuring Point to Point

To measure the distance between two specific points in your design:

1. Navigate to the Inspect tab located in the toolbar.
2. Click on the Measure tool.
3. Select the first point by clicking on it.
4. Move to the second point and click again.
5. The measurement will be displayed, showing the distance between the two points in real time.

Determining Diameter Measurements

Finding the diameter of circles or circular features is straightforward:

1. Select the Inspect menu.
2. Choose the Diameter measurement tool.
3. Click on the circle you wish to measure. The diameter will be displayed in the measurement window.
4. If adjustments are needed, you can directly edit the dimensions in the sketch mode.

Finding Areas in Your Design

To calculate the area of a sketch or any closed shape:

1. Access the Inspect tab from the main interface.
2. Click on the Measure tool.
3. Select the closed profile or sketch you want the area for.
4. The area value will appear in the measurement window, allowing you to see the dimensions of your object.

Modifying Diameters in Your Sketches

Altering the diameter of circles or arcs in a sketch is a simple procedure:

1. Locate the sketch in the timeline and double-click to open it (you can also right-click and choose Edit Sketch).
2. Once in the editing mode, double-click on the dimension that indicates the diameter.
3. Enter your new value and hit Enter to apply the change.
4. Exit the sketch by clicking on the Finish Sketch option.

Finding the Center of Mass

To determine the center of mass of a component:

1. Click on the Inspect menu.
2. Select Center of Mass.
3. Choose the component for which you want this information.
4. A glyph will visualize the center of mass on the object, making it easy to identify its balance point.

Assessing Surface Area

You can measure the surface area of your designs using:

1. Right-click on the component in the browser tree.
2. Click Properties. This will bring up a stats window.
3. Look for the surface area value, which is listed among other component details.

Converting Diameter to Radius

To convert a diameter measurement to a radius:

1. Select the dimension in question from the canvas.
2. In the properties menu on the left side, find the Leaders tab.
3. Click on the diameter or radius button as required.
4. The conversion will be displayed, allowing you to work with both measurements.

Measuring Weight in Fusion 360

To find the weight of a component or assembly:

1. In the browser tree, locate the component you want to measure.
2. Right-click the component and select Properties.
3. The properties window will show the mass of the object, which can be read as weight.

FAQs

1. Can I measure angles using Fusion 360?
Yes, you can measure angles by selecting the Measure tool from the Inspect tab and clicking on two lines or edges. The angle will be displayed automatically.

2. Is it possible to create custom measurement dimensions?
Yes, Fusion 360 allows you to create custom dimension styles under the Preferences menu, where you can adjust various settings for measuring and displaying dimensions.

3. How can I reset my measurement tools if they aren’t working correctly?
If you encounter issues, resetting the workspace can help. Go to View, select Reset View, and then reload the measurement tools to refresh them. This may solve any functionality problems.