That’s a Lamp – A Guide to Freeform Modelling

Product Designing and Fusion360

Neo Endian, 4th Jan 2017

Contents1. Houskeeping (Admin matters)2. Install Fusion 360 and Sign-in3. Explore the interface4. Fusion360 1-2-3 (Build a Lamp)5. Quick Notes

HousekeepingProduct Designing and Fusion360

Rules of Engagement

1. My name is Neo En-Dian. You may call me Neo, or En-Dian.• My assistant is Jian Li.

2. Raise your hand to stop me anytime.• I may ask you to hold the

question/thought for later.

3. Respect is the foundation for all interaction.

THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE

bit.ly/thatlampfusion360

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Install Fusion360 and Sign-In

Product Designing and Fusion360

Step 1: Create Fusion 360 Account

What you need:•Valid email account

To Do:Sign up for Fusion

360 Educator License

Step 2: Projects, New Designs

•Everything is saved to cloud•Designs are organized by Project folders• Easily share designs through “People”

•You can work offline too (<7 day-old designs)

Explore the Interface

Product Designing and Fusion360

Fusion360 Interface1. Application bar

2. Profile and help3. Toolbar

Click on this web link for a brief explanation on each part

4. ViewCube

6. Canvas & marking menu

8. Navigation bar & Display settings

5. Browser

7. Timeline

Step 3: Camera Commands

•Zoom Camera: Scroll wheel•Pan Camera: Middle mouse (hold and drag)•Rotate Camera: Shift + Middle mouse (hold and drag)

Fusion360 1-2-3Product Designing and Fusion360

Video Tutorials

Autodesk Youtube guide•Part 1 – Create the Base•Part 2 – Sculpt the Neck•Part 3 – Sculpt the Shade•Part 4 – Materials and Rendering

Quick NotesProduct Designing and Fusion360

Simplest Fusion360 Flow

2D Sketch

3D CreateModify

C-Plane

Notes: 2D Sketch

Common Shortcuts•L is for Line•R is for Rectangle•C is for Circle (Centre-diameter style)•D is for Dimension

Notes: 3D Create

Common Shortcuts•E is for Extrude•You can also create simple 3D shapes directly

Notes: Modify

Common Shortcuts•Q is for Press/Pull•F is for Fillet•M is for Move