How do you anchor a part in Fusion 360?

How do you anchor a component in Fusion 360?

To “anchor” a component in an assembly, you can right-click on the Component in the browser and choose “Ground” It’s better to create the Revolute joint that you need between those two components and just set Joint Limits on that newly created joint, to simulate the kind of movement that you want.

How do you attach objects in Fusion 360?

How to join or combine bodies in Fusion 360

1. Click Design > Solid > Modify > Combine .
2. From the Combine dialog, select the Target Body.
3. Select Tool Bodies.

What is the difference between a body and a component in Fusion 360?

Components have their own origin planes, whereas bodies do not. We established earlier that components are parts in Fusion 360 that can have motion relationships with one and another. This is made possible due to them having their own origin planes.

How do you copy a body in Fusion 360?

Copy Bodies in Fusion 360



Fusion 360 bodies can be copied similarly to sketches. To copy, right-click on a Body in the Browser and select “copy.” You can also select the body in the Browser to use the keyboard shortcuts CTRL + C (Windows) or CMD + C (Mac).

How do you ground an object?

To ground a positively charged object, electrons must be added to it in order neutralize its excess positive charge. So electrons must move from the ground into the pop can.

Why would you want to ground a component before applying joints?

Unlike locking, which allows the part to change location when partner components move, “grounding” (available in the Browser Context menu) fixes a component’s position in the workspace. It’s an Inventor best practice to ground at least one component to provide an anchor for all other components.

What is as built joint?

The As-Built Joint command creates a joint to position components relative to one another and defines the relative motion in Fusion 360. Components maintain their current position. Design > Solid > Assemble > As-Built Joint.

Is Fusion 360 no longer free?

Yes. Fusion 360 for Personal Use remains free. It’s not going away.

What is inventor nesting?

Inventor Nesting is integrated software that helps you optimize yield from flat raw material. Generate multiple sheet nests in a single study, allowing for multiple material and packaging options.

How do I update my Fusion 360?

To check for pending updates and to apply an update:



Connect to the Internet and launch Fusion 360. In the top right, select Job Status (the clock icon). Make sure that Fusion 360 is in online mode. Fusion 360 will not update in offline mode.