[{"Name":"Learn Fusion 360 For Laser Cutting","TopicPlaylistFirstVideoID":0,"Duration":null,"Videos":[{"Watched":false,"Name":"Lay Parts Flat in Fusion 360 for Laser Cutter","Duration":"5m 9s","ChapterTopicVideoID":27764,"CourseChapterTopicPlaylistID":275345,"HasSubtitles":true,"ThumbnailPath":"https://www.proprep.uk/Images/Videos_Thumbnails/27764.jpeg","UploadDate":"2021-12-30T07:47:34.6270000","DurationForVideoObject":"PT5M9S","Description":null,"MetaTitle":"Lay Parts Flat in Fusion 360 for Laser Cutter: Video + Workbook | Proprep","MetaDescription":"Learn Fusion 360 For Laser Cutting - Learn Fusion 360 For Laser Cutting. Watch the video made by an expert in the field. Download the workbook and maximize your learning.","Canonical":"https://www.proprep.uk/general-modules/all/learn-parametric-cad-and-cam-design-with-fusion-360/learn-fusion-360-for-laser-cutting/learn-fusion-360-for-laser-cutting/vid28956","VideoComments":[],"Subtitles":[{"Start":"00:00.140 ","End":"00:00.960","Text":"Kevin Kennedy: Welcome to “Learn"},{"Start":"00:00.960 ","End":"00:02.780","Text":"Fusion 360 for Laser Cutting.”"},{"Start":"00:03.310 ","End":"00:05.130","Text":"We’ll use this example phone stand"},{"Start":"00:05.130 ","End":"00:06.300","Text":"throughout this series, which you"},{"Start":"00:06.300 ","End":"00:07.910","Text":"can download from the link below."},{"Start":"00:08.139 ","End":"00:09.739","Text":"Once you’ve finalized your design,"},{"Start":"00:09.750 ","End":"00:11.050","Text":"we’ll need to lay all our parts"},{"Start":"00:11.050 ","End":"00:13.009","Text":"flat on the same planar surface."},{"Start":"00:13.299 ","End":"00:14.790","Text":"This is because laser cutters"},{"Start":"00:14.820 ","End":"00:17.059","Text":"only work on the X and Y-axis."},{"Start":"00:17.059 ","End":"00:19.270","Text":"In other words, they cut"},{"Start":"00:19.310 ","End":"00:20.690","Text":"in only 2-dimensions."},{"Start":"00:21.440 ","End":"00:23.460","Text":"The workflows covered in this lesson are"},{"Start":"00:23.460 ","End":"00:25.630","Text":"for Fusion 360 models created with the"},{"Start":"00:25.630 ","End":"00:28.290","Text":"standard solid and surface modeling tools."},{"Start":"00:28.849 ","End":"00:30.959","Text":"If you used Fusion 360’s Sheet Metal"},{"Start":"00:30.960 ","End":"00:33.080","Text":"tools, you’ll want to check out our other"},{"Start":"00:33.080 ","End":"00:35.659","Text":"lesson on unfolding sheet metal designs."},{"Start":"00:36.500 ","End":"00:38.280","Text":"In Fusion 360, there are three"},{"Start":"00:38.280 ","End":"00:39.770","Text":"main ways to lay non-sheet"},{"Start":"00:39.770 ","End":"00:41.810","Text":"metal parts on a planar surface."},{"Start":"00:42.269 ","End":"00:44.050","Text":"The first and easiest method"},{"Start":"00:44.070 ","End":"00:45.730","Text":"is to use the Arrange feature."},{"Start":"00:46.389 ","End":"00:48.004","Text":"The second approach is to use a"},{"Start":"00:48.050 ","End":"00:50.650","Text":"Fusion 360 add-in such as MapBoards"},{"Start":"00:50.690 ","End":"00:52.989","Text":"Pro, and the third and most"},{"Start":"00:53.000 ","End":"00:54.910","Text":"time-consuming is to manually lay"},{"Start":"00:54.910 ","End":"00:56.780","Text":"your components flat using Fusion"},{"Start":"00:56.780 ","End":"00:59.190","Text":"360’s Joints to reposition each part."},{"Start":"01:00.480 ","End":"01:01.320","Text":"Let’s take a look at"},{"Start":"01:01.320 ","End":"01:02.740","Text":"using the Arrange feature."},{"Start":"01:03.179 ","End":"01:04.919","Text":"It’s important to note that the Arrange"},{"Start":"01:04.920 ","End":"01:07.260","Text":"feature is not available to those on"},{"Start":"01:07.289 ","End":"01:09.990","Text":"Fusion 360’s free Personal Use license."},{"Start":"01:10.469 ","End":"01:12.479","Text":"Hobbyists on the Personal Use license can"},{"Start":"01:12.500 ","End":"01:14.890","Text":"skip ahead and use the other two methods."},{"Start":"01:15.750 ","End":"01:17.720","Text":"To use Arrange, we first need to head"},{"Start":"01:17.720 ","End":"01:20.230","Text":"to Fusion 360’s Manufacture workspace."},{"Start":"01:20.990 ","End":"01:22.785","Text":"Select the Workspaces dropdown,"},{"Start":"01:22.789 ","End":"01:24.190","Text":"followed by Manufacture."},{"Start":"01:25.759 ","End":"01:27.280","Text":"Once here, we need to select"},{"Start":"01:27.280 ","End":"01:28.999","Text":"“Create Manufacturing Model.”"},{"Start":"01:29.580 ","End":"01:31.470","Text":"A Manufacturing Model allows you"},{"Start":"01:31.470 ","End":"01:33.190","Text":"to create a model for setup and"},{"Start":"01:33.190 ","End":"01:35.429","Text":"editing in the Manufacture workspace,"},{"Start":"01:35.740 ","End":"01:37.289","Text":"without affecting the original"},{"Start":"01:37.290 ","End":"01:38.890","Text":"model in the Design workspace."},{"Start":"01:40.270 ","End":"01:42.350","Text":"Notice how our Manufacturing Model is"},{"Start":"01:42.350 ","End":"01:44.810","Text":"now active in the Fusion 360 Browser."},{"Start":"01:45.520 ","End":"01:46.849","Text":"We’ll need to edit the model"},{"Start":"01:46.859 ","End":"01:48.549","Text":"to access the Arrange feature."},{"Start":"01:49.100 ","End":"01:50.960","Text":"Right-click on the Manufacturing Model"},{"Start":"01:51.000 ","End":"01:53.170","Text":"and select “Edit Manufacturing Model.”"},{"Start":"01:54.190 ","End":"01:55.380","Text":"This places us in a"},{"Start":"01:55.380 ","End":"01:57.250","Text":"contextual Edit environment."},{"Start":"01:58.190 ","End":"01:59.590","Text":"Remember that any changes we"},{"Start":"01:59.590 ","End":"02:01.370","Text":"make here will only affect this"},{"Start":"02:01.370 ","End":"02:03.379","Text":"manufacturing setup and will not"},{"Start":"02:03.380 ","End":"02:05.209","Text":"affect the original design file."},{"Start":"02:06.510 ","End":"02:08.230","Text":"Under the Modify dropdown, you"},{"Start":"02:08.230 ","End":"02:09.929","Text":"will now see the Arrange feature."},{"Start":"02:10.740 ","End":"02:12.460","Text":"Note that this is only available"},{"Start":"02:12.500 ","End":"02:14.459","Text":"in the Manufacture workspace while"},{"Start":"02:14.500 ","End":"02:16.350","Text":"editing a Manufacturing Model."},{"Start":"02:16.880 ","End":"02:18.909","Text":"Arrange is not available in the Design"},{"Start":"02:18.910 ","End":"02:20.949","Text":"workspace or any other workspaces."},{"Start":"02:22.109 ","End":"02:24.019","Text":"Once active, we’ll want to select each"},{"Start":"02:24.039 ","End":"02:25.920","Text":"component that we would like to lay flat."},{"Start":"02:26.420 ","End":"02:28.270","Text":"You can simply omit any parts of your"},{"Start":"02:28.270 ","End":"02:30.200","Text":"design that will not be laser cut."},{"Start":"02:31.540 ","End":"02:33.030","Text":"We then need to define a"},{"Start":"02:33.040 ","End":"02:35.510","Text":"plane, sketch, or face that our"},{"Start":"02:35.510 ","End":"02:37.260","Text":"selected components will lay on."},{"Start":"02:38.170 ","End":"02:39.980","Text":"It’s recommended to create a simple"},{"Start":"02:39.980 ","End":"02:41.809","Text":"sketch with the bounding box or"},{"Start":"02:41.809 ","End":"02:43.670","Text":"size that you’d like to stay within."},{"Start":"02:44.490 ","End":"02:46.020","Text":"However, we can also use"},{"Start":"02:46.020 ","End":"02:47.410","Text":"the bottom origin plane."},{"Start":"02:47.790 ","End":"02:49.769","Text":"Be sure to turn on your Origin folder in"},{"Start":"02:49.770 ","End":"02:52.270","Text":"the Browser if it is not already visible."},{"Start":"02:53.570 ","End":"02:55.549","Text":"Planes do not have a Length and Width, so"},{"Start":"02:55.549 ","End":"02:57.359","Text":"we’ll need to type one out in the dialog."},{"Start":"02:57.980 ","End":"03:00.489","Text":"Let’s try 200 by 200 millimeters."},{"Start":"03:03.410 ","End":"03:05.040","Text":"Notice how the parts automatically"},{"Start":"03:05.040 ","End":"03:06.670","Text":"lay flat on the selected plane."},{"Start":"03:07.330 ","End":"03:09.289","Text":"We can also define the Frame Width,"},{"Start":"03:09.400 ","End":"03:11.409","Text":"or how much space is between the edge"},{"Start":"03:11.410 ","End":"03:13.210","Text":"of our part and the edge of our frame."},{"Start":"03:14.750 ","End":"03:17.260","Text":"Item Separation will allow you to define"},{"Start":"03:17.270 ","End":"03:19.700","Text":"the amount of space between each object."},{"Start":"03:20.260 ","End":"03:22.950","Text":"For example, I’ll change this to 1mm."},{"Start":"03:23.860 ","End":"03:24.800","Text":"Notice how the parts"},{"Start":"03:24.850 ","End":"03:26.170","Text":"are now closer together."},{"Start":"03:26.860 ","End":"03:28.709","Text":"Lastly, if you need to change the"},{"Start":"03:28.710 ","End":"03:30.630","Text":"direction of any objects, you can"},{"Start":"03:30.630 ","End":"03:32.769","Text":"toggle the ‘flip’ button in the dialog,"},{"Start":"03:33.020 ","End":"03:35.100","Text":"or select the arrow in the Canvas."},{"Start":"03:36.100 ","End":"03:37.320","Text":"Note that you can also flip"},{"Start":"03:37.320 ","End":"03:39.060","Text":"the entire sheet in the dialog."},{"Start":"03:39.430 ","End":"03:40.810","Text":"This will flip all selected"},{"Start":"03:40.810 ","End":"03:42.280","Text":"objects at the same time."},{"Start":"03:43.410 ","End":"03:45.010","Text":"Once you’re happy with the layout,"},{"Start":"03:45.030 ","End":"03:46.879","Text":"simply click OK to confirm."},{"Start":"03:47.960 ","End":"03:49.890","Text":"This example part has only two"},{"Start":"03:49.910 ","End":"03:52.169","Text":"components or parts, but as you can"},{"Start":"03:52.170 ","End":"03:54.209","Text":"imagine, this can save significant"},{"Start":"03:54.209 ","End":"03:56.040","Text":"time with multi-part designs."},{"Start":"03:56.750 ","End":"03:58.380","Text":"You’ll want to select “Finish Edit”"},{"Start":"03:58.410 ","End":"04:00.260","Text":"once your parts are laid flat and you’re"},{"Start":"04:00.260 ","End":"04:02.350","Text":"done altering the Manufacturing Model."},{"Start":"04:03.000 ","End":"04:04.750","Text":"If I now flip back to the Design"},{"Start":"04:04.750 ","End":"04:06.589","Text":"Workspace, you’ll notice the changes"},{"Start":"04:06.590 ","End":"04:08.399","Text":"did not affect the original model."},{"Start":"04:08.980 ","End":"04:10.869","Text":"However, one great benefit is"},{"Start":"04:10.869 ","End":"04:12.639","Text":"that most updates we make in the"},{"Start":"04:12.640 ","End":"04:14.650","Text":"Design workspace will be synced"},{"Start":"04:14.660 ","End":"04:15.880","Text":"with the Manufacture Workspace."},{"Start":"04:16.970 ","End":"04:18.850","Text":"This makes it easy to manage design"},{"Start":"04:18.850 ","End":"04:20.620","Text":"updates without having to rework"},{"Start":"04:20.620 ","End":"04:22.219","Text":"your arranged parts each time."},{"Start":"04:23.020 ","End":"04:25.499","Text":"The second method to lay parts flat, which"},{"Start":"04:25.500 ","End":"04:28.690","Text":"is to use a Fusion 360 add-in, is a great"},{"Start":"04:28.709 ","End":"04:30.940","Text":"alternative to using the Arrange feature."},{"Start":"04:31.320 ","End":"04:32.820","Text":"Particularly for those on the"},{"Start":"04:32.820 ","End":"04:34.490","Text":"free Personal Use license who"},{"Start":"04:34.490 ","End":"04:36.420","Text":"cannot access the Arrange feature."},{"Start":"04:37.260 ","End":"04:38.250","Text":"We won’t be looking at"},{"Start":"04:38.270 ","End":"04:39.960","Text":"any add-ins in this video."},{"Start":"04:40.250 ","End":"04:41.950","Text":"I recommend checking out the lesson"},{"Start":"04:41.960 ","End":"04:43.490","Text":"which covers using the MapBoards"},{"Start":"04:43.520 ","End":"04:45.169","Text":"Pro add-in, which is a great"},{"Start":"04:45.179 ","End":"04:46.989","Text":"alternative to the Arrange feature."},{"Start":"04:47.840 ","End":"04:49.390","Text":"To summarize, we looked at"},{"Start":"04:49.400 ","End":"04:51.039","Text":"using the Arrange feature to lay"},{"Start":"04:51.040 ","End":"04:52.670","Text":"parts flat for Laser Cutting."},{"Start":"04:53.090 ","End":"04:54.620","Text":"If you do not have access to the"},{"Start":"04:54.620 ","End":"04:56.469","Text":"Arrange feature, you can utilize"},{"Start":"04:56.490 ","End":"04:58.000","Text":"one of the 3rd-party add-ins"},{"Start":"04:58.000 ","End":"04:59.770","Text":"to access similar 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their desired location."},{"Start":"00:34.230 ","End":"00:36.199","Text":"In this case, we can use them to lay"},{"Start":"00:36.219 ","End":"00:38.500","Text":"any components on the same planar face."},{"Start":"00:39.260 ","End":"00:40.840","Text":"Activate the Joint command in the"},{"Start":"00:40.840 ","End":"00:42.980","Text":"Toolbar or the Assemble dropdown."},{"Start":"00:43.769 ","End":"00:44.860","Text":"Be sure to activate the"},{"Start":"00:44.860 ","End":"00:46.710","Text":"regular Joint feature and not"},{"Start":"00:46.710 ","End":"00:48.339","Text":"the “As-Built Joint” feature."},{"Start":"00:48.969 ","End":"00:51.289","Text":"As-Built Joints only work when parts are"},{"Start":"00:51.309 ","End":"00:53.339","Text":"already in their correct position, so"},{"Start":"00:53.340 ","End":"00:55.160","Text":"they won’t be helpful in this workflow."},{"Start":"00:56.020 ","End":"00:58.010","Text":"Once the Joint command is active,"},{"Start":"00:58.110 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will"},{"Start":"01:24.250 ","End":"01:26.190","Text":"always move to the second object."},{"Start":"01:26.660 ","End":"01:27.980","Text":"It’s critical that we select our"},{"Start":"01:27.980 ","End":"01:29.929","Text":"components first, before selecting"},{"Start":"01:29.930 ","End":"01:31.780","Text":"the origin or planar face."},{"Start":"01:32.860 ","End":"01:34.000","Text":"Once positioned, we’ll"},{"Start":"01:34.000 ","End":"01:35.320","Text":"click OK to confirm."},{"Start":"01:36.500 ","End":"01:37.750","Text":"I’ll go ahead and repeat this"},{"Start":"01:37.750 ","End":"01:39.279","Text":"process for the second part."},{"Start":"01:41.259 ","End":"01:42.680","Text":"When using this workflow with"},{"Start":"01:42.690 ","End":"01:44.559","Text":"more than one part, always check"},{"Start":"01:44.570 ","End":"01:45.959","Text":"your model from a side view."},{"Start":"01:46.539 ","End":"01:48.570","Text":"If your Joint origin is on the opposite"},{"Start":"01:48.570 ","End":"01:50.539","Text":"side, you’ll need to use the Flip"},{"Start":"01:50.540 ","End":"01:52.080","Text":"button to correct the placement."},{"Start":"01:53.090 ","End":"01:54.649","Text":"Double-check that all of your parts"},{"Start":"01:54.680 ","End":"01:56.720","Text":"are laying on the same planar surface."},{"Start":"01:57.260 ","End":"01:59.020","Text":"This is critical as we prepare"},{"Start":"01:59.020 ","End":"02:00.679","Text":"the flat parts for laser cutting."},{"Start":"02:01.460 ","End":"02:03.460","Text":"We can use the rotation slider"},{"Start":"02:03.509 ","End":"02:05.389","Text":"or arrows to offset the joint"},{"Start":"02:05.389 ","End":"02:06.800","Text":"origin while positioning the"},{"Start":"02:06.809 ","End":"02:08.630","Text":"model in the desired location."},{"Start":"02:11.990 ","End":"02:14.570","Text":"Once we click OK, we’re all set and ready"},{"Start":"02:14.570 ","End":"02:16.480","Text":"to prepare our file for laser 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","End":"00:41.739","Text":"displayed in the lower right corner."},{"Start":"00:42.640 ","End":"00:44.230","Text":"You can always alter the size if"},{"Start":"00:44.230 ","End":"00:45.870","Text":"you’re working with an imported model."},{"Start":"00:46.240 ","End":"00:48.470","Text":"If you have a native Fusion 360 file,"},{"Start":"00:48.570 ","End":"00:50.160","Text":"you’ll want to edit the sketches or"},{"Start":"00:50.160 ","End":"00:52.009","Text":"features in your parametric timeline."},{"Start":"00:52.840 ","End":"00:54.470","Text":"If you’re in direct modeling mode,"},{"Start":"00:54.529 ","End":"00:56.650","Text":"meaning there is no parametric timeline,"},{"Start":"00:56.890 ","End":"00:58.750","Text":"you can resort to the Scale feature,"},{"Start":"00:58.790 ","End":"01:00.620","Text":"located in the Modify dropdown."},{"Start":"01:01.900 ","End":"01:03.579","Text":"With the scale feature, simply"},{"Start":"01:03.580 ","End":"01:05.149","Text":"select the objects to scale,"},{"Start":"01:05.269 ","End":"01:06.810","Text":"followed by the scale factor."},{"Start":"01:07.750 ","End":"01:09.389","Text":"This feature does not allow units"},{"Start":"01:09.389 ","End":"01:11.029","Text":"of measure and may require some"},{"Start":"01:11.029 ","End":"01:13.070","Text":"math to achieve a specific size."},{"Start":"01:13.750 ","End":"01:15.710","Text":"In some cases, reverse-engineering"},{"Start":"01:15.730 ","End":"01:17.690","Text":"imported parts may be necessary."},{"Start":"01:19.060 ","End":"01:20.709","Text":"Once your design is scaled for your"},{"Start":"01:20.710 ","End":"01:22.640","Text":"needs, we’ll want to Project all"},{"Start":"01:22.640 ","End":"01:24.489","Text":"of the edges into a single sketch."},{"Start":"01:25.049 ","End":"01:26.660","Text":"Doing so will allow you to quickly"},{"Start":"01:26.660 ","End":"01:28.809","Text":"export the Sketch as a DXF file,"},{"Start":"01:28.850 ","End":"01:30.530","Text":"which we’ll cover in the next lesson."},{"Start":"01:31.690 ","End":"01:32.890","Text":"I recommend starting with a"},{"Start":"01:32.890 ","End":"01:34.510","Text":"New Component, which will group"},{"Start":"01:34.510 ","End":"01:35.990","Text":"the sketch as a unique part."},{"Start":"01:36.530 ","End":"01:37.910","Text":"This can be helpful if you need"},{"Start":"01:37.910 ","End":"01:40.059","Text":"to copy, pattern, or insert"},{"Start":"01:40.070 ","End":"01:41.739","Text":"the file into another design."},{"Start":"01:42.740 ","End":"01:44.300","Text":"Make sure the top-level component"},{"Start":"01:44.360 ","End":"01:46.149","Text":"is active, before activating"},{"Start":"01:46.160 ","End":"01:47.579","Text":"the New Component feature."},{"Start":"01:48.600 ","End":"01:50.309","Text":"I’ll simply name this Phone Stand"},{"Start":"01:50.310 ","End":"01:52.589","Text":"Laser File, followed by the OK button."},{"Start":"01:55.070 ","End":"01:56.469","Text":"Because our New Component is"},{"Start":"01:56.490 ","End":"01:58.170","Text":"active, all of our other parts will"},{"Start":"01:58.190 ","End":"02:00.080","Text":"automatically have a lower opacity."},{"Start":"02:00.969 ","End":"02:02.759","Text":"This will also help us keep track of"},{"Start":"02:02.759 ","End":"02:04.820","Text":"what’s included in the active component."},{"Start":"02:05.980 ","End":"02:07.120","Text":"We now need to create a new"},{"Start":"02:07.120 ","End":"02:08.440","Text":"sketch that will house each"},{"Start":"02:08.440 ","End":"02:09.960","Text":"contour for the laser to cut."},{"Start":"02:10.669 ","End":"02:12.140","Text":"Simply select “Create Sketch”"},{"Start":"02:12.150 ","End":"02:13.540","Text":"in the toolbar, followed by"},{"Start":"02:13.540 ","End":"02:15.319","Text":"selecting the bottom origin plane."},{"Start":"02:16.309 ","End":"02:18.180","Text":"I recommend using the origin plane"},{"Start":"02:18.200 ","End":"02:20.000","Text":"instead of the face of your parts."},{"Start":"02:20.500 ","End":"02:22.099","Text":"This will help you avoid potential"},{"Start":"02:22.100 ","End":"02:23.380","Text":"errors if you ever alter any"},{"Start":"02:23.380 ","End":"02:25.220","Text":"of the parts, or place the"},{"Start":"02:25.220 ","End":"02:27.190","Text":"component in another design file."},{"Start":"02:28.360 ","End":"02:29.490","Text":"Now that we’re in an active"},{"Start":"02:29.490 ","End":"02:30.730","Text":"sketch environment, we can"},{"Start":"02:30.730 ","End":"02:32.820","Text":"utilize Fusion 360’s sketch tools."},{"Start":"02:33.530 ","End":"02:35.349","Text":"In the Create dropdown, you will find"},{"Start":"02:35.349 ","End":"02:37.790","Text":"a folder titled “Project/Include”."},{"Start":"02:38.969 ","End":"02:39.739","Text":"It’s here that you’ll"},{"Start":"02:39.740 ","End":"02:41.079","Text":"find the Project command."},{"Start":"02:41.740 ","End":"02:42.860","Text":"Notice that it can also be"},{"Start":"02:42.860 ","End":"02:44.200","Text":"activated with the keyboard"},{"Start":"02:44.200 ","End":"02:46.250","Text":"shortcut letter “P,” as in Papa."},{"Start":"02:47.450 ","End":"02:49.100","Text":"The Project command allows us to"},{"Start":"02:49.100 ","End":"02:51.340","Text":"select bodies, edges, or sketch"},{"Start":"02:51.340 ","End":"02:53.780","Text":"objects, to automatically place or"},{"Start":"02:53.780 ","End":"02:56.120","Text":"“Project” into the active sketch plane."},{"Start":"02:57.190 ","End":"02:59.719","Text":"Before selecting any geometry, notice the"},{"Start":"02:59.719 ","End":"03:01.990","Text":"“Selection Filters” in the Project dialog."},{"Start":"03:02.810 ","End":"03:04.250","Text":"By default, we can select"},{"Start":"03:04.270 ","End":"03:06.390","Text":"any points, edges, or bodies."},{"Start":"03:07.210 ","End":"03:08.760","Text":"If we switch this to the Bodies"},{"Start":"03:08.760 ","End":"03:10.260","Text":"option, we’re only able to"},{"Start":"03:10.260 ","End":"03:11.879","Text":"select 3-dimensional bodies."},{"Start":"03:12.719 ","End":"03:15.000","Text":"Watch as I hover my mouse over one body."},{"Start":"03:16.350 ","End":"03:18.220","Text":"Notice the red outline that appears."},{"Start":"03:18.890 ","End":"03:20.900","Text":"This signifies the geometry that will be"},{"Start":"03:20.900 ","End":"03:23.230","Text":"projected into our active sketch plane."},{"Start":"03:24.210 ","End":"03:25.630","Text":"Because we’re using the “Body”"},{"Start":"03:25.960 ","End":"03:27.209","Text":"selector, the entire edge of"},{"Start":"03:27.210 ","End":"03:28.770","Text":"the 3D body will be included."},{"Start":"03:29.349 ","End":"03:31.380","Text":"That’s what we want, as we need the laser"},{"Start":"03:31.380 ","End":"03:33.770","Text":"to follow the outer contour of this shape."},{"Start":"03:34.949 ","End":"03:37.049","Text":"If I switch to the “Specified Entities”"},{"Start":"03:37.050 ","End":"03:38.820","Text":"option, you’ll see that individual"},{"Start":"03:38.860 ","End":"03:41.010","Text":"edges or points appear on hover."},{"Start":"03:41.880 ","End":"03:43.440","Text":"We could technically select all"},{"Start":"03:43.440 ","End":"03:45.120","Text":"of the individual edges around the"},{"Start":"03:45.120 ","End":"03:46.859","Text":"object to achieve the same result."},{"Start":"03:47.400 ","End":"03:48.840","Text":"However, doing so means"},{"Start":"03:48.840 ","End":"03:50.410","Text":"we risk missing an entity."},{"Start":"03:51.009 ","End":"03:52.340","Text":"Any small segments missing"},{"Start":"03:52.340 ","End":"03:53.939","Text":"from your contour will not be"},{"Start":"03:53.949 ","End":"03:55.299","Text":"followed by the Laser Cutter."},{"Start":"03:55.960 ","End":"03:57.960","Text":"When possible, start with the Body"},{"Start":"03:57.960 ","End":"03:59.430","Text":"selector, which will help ensure"},{"Start":"03:59.430 ","End":"04:01.200","Text":"you include the entire contour."},{"Start":"04:01.990 ","End":"04:04.660","Text":"Contrary, use the “Specified Entities”"},{"Start":"04:04.660 ","End":"04:06.539","Text":"option if you need to project only"},{"Start":"04:06.540 ","End":"04:09.079","Text":"specific edges or sections of your design."},{"Start":"04:10.480 ","End":"04:12.200","Text":"I’ll select both 3D Bodies."},{"Start":"04:12.760 ","End":"04:14.950","Text":"In this case, I also have some text in"},{"Start":"04:14.950 ","End":"04:16.849","Text":"the design, so I’ll need to select any"},{"Start":"04:16.850 ","End":"04:19.470","Text":"additional islands, or floating 3D bodies."},{"Start":"04:21.130 ","End":"04:23.409","Text":"In the Project dialog, “Projection"},{"Start":"04:23.410 ","End":"04:25.289","Text":"Link” means this sketch will remain"},{"Start":"04:25.290 ","End":"04:26.849","Text":"linked to the original source."},{"Start":"04:27.820 ","End":"04:29.039","Text":"That means our sketch will"},{"Start":"04:29.049 ","End":"04:31.000","Text":"automatically update and adapt to"},{"Start":"04:31.020 ","End":"04:33.010","Text":"any changes made to our 3D body."},{"Start":"04:33.770 ","End":"04:35.680","Text":"It’s often best to leave this checked."},{"Start":"04:36.250 ","End":"04:38.200","Text":"However, uncheck this if you do"},{"Start":"04:38.200 ","End":"04:39.770","Text":"not want the sketch to be driven"},{"Start":"04:39.770 ","End":"04:41.989","Text":"by the original sketch or 3D body."},{"Start":"04:43.080 ","End":"04:45.239","Text":"Let’s click OK and see what happens."},{"Start":"04:46.039 ","End":"04:47.609","Text":"I’ll turn off the visibility of"},{"Start":"04:47.660 ","End":"04:49.070","Text":"each component so we can take"},{"Start":"04:49.070 ","End":"04:50.490","Text":"a closer look at the results."},{"Start":"04:51.560 ","End":"04:54.050","Text":"Notice Projected geometry is represented"},{"Start":"04:54.050 ","End":"04:56.080","Text":"by the Pink or Purple line color."},{"Start":"04:56.550 ","End":"04:58.640","Text":"This helps you understand what geometry"},{"Start":"04:58.650 ","End":"05:00.669","Text":"has been projected and is still linked"},{"Start":"05:00.710 ","End":"05:02.569","Text":"or driven from the original source."},{"Start":"05:03.370 ","End":"05:04.509","Text":"You will also notice that"},{"Start":"05:04.520 ","End":"05:06.010","Text":"any closed profiles have a"},{"Start":"05:06.010 ","End":"05:07.500","Text":"light-blue background highlight."},{"Start":"05:07.990 ","End":"05:09.730","Text":"Any objects you would like completely"},{"Start":"05:09.730 ","End":"05:11.729","Text":"cut out from the stock must include"},{"Start":"05:11.730 ","End":"05:13.180","Text":"the blue background highlight."},{"Start":"05:14.110 ","End":"05:16.109","Text":"If no background highlight is present,"},{"Start":"05:16.179 ","End":"05:18.409","Text":"there is likely a small gap between the"},{"Start":"05:18.410 ","End":"05:20.750","Text":"sketch objects, which means the laser"},{"Start":"05:20.750 ","End":"05:22.749","Text":"will not fully cut out the object."},{"Start":"05:23.629 ","End":"05:25.349","Text":"For example, I’ll select one of"},{"Start":"05:25.350 ","End":"05:27.040","Text":"the lower corners of the design,"},{"Start":"05:27.070 ","End":"05:28.550","Text":"followed by the Delete key."},{"Start":"05:29.990 ","End":"05:31.270","Text":"Notice how the blue background"},{"Start":"05:31.280 ","End":"05:32.830","Text":"highlight disappears because"},{"Start":"05:32.830 ","End":"05:34.269","Text":"of the gap in the contour."},{"Start":"05:35.020 ","End":"05:36.609","Text":"With that in mind, the background"},{"Start":"05:36.610 ","End":"05:38.149","Text":"highlight is not sufficient"},{"Start":"05:38.150 ","End":"05:39.640","Text":"when cutouts or small parts"},{"Start":"05:39.679 ","End":"05:41.730","Text":"exist within an outer contour."},{"Start":"05:42.420 ","End":"05:44.260","Text":"It’s also helpful to hover over each"},{"Start":"05:44.260 ","End":"05:46.090","Text":"section that should be fully closed."},{"Start":"05:46.670 ","End":"05:48.330","Text":"If properly closed, you can"},{"Start":"05:48.330 ","End":"05:49.910","Text":"select the profile by clicking"},{"Start":"05:49.920 ","End":"05:50.970","Text":"in the middle of the shape."},{"Start":"05:51.700 ","End":"05:52.750","Text":"This is a great way to"},{"Start":"05:52.750 ","End":"05:54.449","Text":"check cutouts and contours."},{"Start":"05:56.349 ","End":"05:57.930","Text":"Another thing to look out for"},{"Start":"05:57.969 ","End":"05:59.880","Text":"is stray line segments or sketch"},{"Start":"05:59.880 ","End":"06:01.840","Text":"entities that are floating in space."},{"Start":"06:02.510 ","End":"06:04.330","Text":"Any unwanted sketch objects"},{"Start":"06:04.340 ","End":"06:05.900","Text":"can throw off the laser cutter."},{"Start":"06:06.890 ","End":"06:08.819","Text":"For starters, you can zoom out and"},{"Start":"06:08.820 ","End":"06:10.850","Text":"click and drag over the entire canvas."},{"Start":"06:11.580 ","End":"06:12.990","Text":"Everything within the selection"},{"Start":"06:12.990 ","End":"06:14.380","Text":"window will be highlighted."},{"Start":"06:14.950 ","End":"06:16.329","Text":"This is a quick way to catch"},{"Start":"06:16.350 ","End":"06:18.390","Text":"any potential unwanted objects."},{"Start":"06:19.190 ","End":"06:21.270","Text":"Simply select unwanted objects and"},{"Start":"06:21.270 ","End":"06:23.210","Text":"select the Delete key on your keyboard."},{"Start":"06:24.960 ","End":"06:26.409","Text":"You can also select the Zoom"},{"Start":"06:26.410 ","End":"06:28.849","Text":"dropdown, followed by “Zoom to Fit.”"},{"Start":"06:30.460 ","End":"06:32.289","Text":"This will fit the entire object"},{"Start":"06:32.320 ","End":"06:33.979","Text":"or sketch within your screen."},{"Start":"06:34.520 ","End":"06:36.140","Text":"If your sketch appears to be further"},{"Start":"06:36.140 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shapes."},{"Start":"07:03.750 ","End":"07:06.190","Text":"Geometry smaller than 50% of the"},{"Start":"07:06.190 ","End":"07:08.199","Text":"material thickness may result in"},{"Start":"07:08.230 ","End":"07:10.510","Text":"inaccurate or substandard cuts."},{"Start":"07:11.500 ","End":"07:13.550","Text":"You can always utilize Fusion 360’s"},{"Start":"07:13.590 ","End":"07:16.130","Text":"Measure tool, or simply select geometry"},{"Start":"07:16.150 ","End":"07:18.000","Text":"in your sketch to check the size."},{"Start":"07:19.320 ","End":"07:21.519","Text":"To summarize, you’ll want to Project each"},{"Start":"07:21.520 ","End":"07:24.330","Text":"contour into a single Fusion 360 sketch."},{"Start":"07:24.830 ","End":"07:26.999","Text":"Make sure to remove any stray points or"},{"Start":"07:27.020 ","End":"07:29.129","Text":"entities that may be floating in space,"},{"Start":"07:29.430 ","End":"07:31.560","Text":"and double-check that interior geometry"},{"Start":"07:31.600 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41s","ChapterTopicVideoID":27767,"CourseChapterTopicPlaylistID":275345,"HasSubtitles":true,"ThumbnailPath":null,"UploadDate":null,"DurationForVideoObject":null,"Description":null,"MetaTitle":null,"MetaDescription":null,"Canonical":null,"VideoComments":[],"Subtitles":[{"Start":"00:00.050 ","End":"00:00.810","Text":"Kevin Kennedy: We’ve almost finished"},{"Start":"00:00.810 ","End":"00:02.710","Text":"preparing our design for laser cutting."},{"Start":"00:03.120 ","End":"00:04.390","Text":"The last thing we need to do is"},{"Start":"00:04.390 ","End":"00:06.150","Text":"take a closer look at the text."},{"Start":"00:06.900 ","End":"00:08.940","Text":"The word “Laser” includes two"},{"Start":"00:08.990 ","End":"00:11.389","Text":"“Islands” or areas of negative space."},{"Start":"00:11.830 ","End":"00:13.310","Text":"One in the letter “A” and"},{"Start":"00:13.310 ","End":"00:14.640","Text":"one in the letter “R”."},{"Start":"00:15.469 ","End":"00:17.209","Text":"These areas will not 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","End":"02:01.589","Text":"in the lower right corner."},{"Start":"02:02.009 ","End":"02:03.590","Text":"This is nothing to worry about,"},{"Start":"02:03.650 ","End":"02:05.170","Text":"though you should be cautious and"},{"Start":"02:05.170 ","End":"02:06.630","Text":"keep an eye on what you’re removing."},{"Start":"02:07.880 ","End":"02:09.470","Text":"Notice our letter “A” is now"},{"Start":"02:09.470 ","End":"02:11.320","Text":"ready to be cut on a laser cutter."},{"Start":"02:11.970 ","End":"02:13.640","Text":"Be sure to double-check it’s a closed"},{"Start":"02:13.650 ","End":"02:16.089","Text":"profile by selecting the inside contour."},{"Start":"02:17.700 ","End":"02:19.340","Text":"You’ll need to repeat this process"},{"Start":"02:19.340 ","End":"02:20.979","Text":"for all letters that include an"},{"Start":"02:21.000 ","End":"02:23.440","Text":"“Island” or area of negative space."},{"Start":"02:24.289 ","End":"02:26.609","Text":"To summarize, we “bridged” the 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file."},{"Start":"00:56.020 ","End":"00:57.550","Text":"I’ll start by toggling open the"},{"Start":"00:57.550 ","End":"00:59.690","Text":"Component and the Sketches folder."},{"Start":"01:01.410 ","End":"01:02.450","Text":"It’s here that we’ll find the"},{"Start":"01:02.450 ","End":"01:03.760","Text":"single sketch that contains"},{"Start":"01:03.769 ","End":"01:04.910","Text":"everything needing cut."},{"Start":"01:05.889 ","End":"01:07.050","Text":"I recommend naming your"},{"Start":"01:07.050 ","End":"01:08.690","Text":"Sketches, especially when it’s"},{"Start":"01:08.690 ","End":"01:09.959","Text":"ready for the laser cutter."},{"Start":"01:10.420 ","End":"01:11.950","Text":"This can be helpful if you ever"},{"Start":"01:11.950 ","End":"01:13.860","Text":"share the file with others or plan"},{"Start":"01:13.860 ","End":"01:15.460","Text":"to work on it later down the road."},{"Start":"01:16.520 ","End":"01:18.630","Text":"Simply select the sketch once, and"},{"Start":"01:18.630 ","End":"01:20.870","Text":"click a second time to edit the name."},{"Start":"01:21.610 ","End":"01:22.810","Text":"We can then type out"},{"Start":"01:22.849 ","End":"01:24.110","Text":"“Ready for Laser Cutter.”"},{"Start":"01:26.160 ","End":"01:29.050","Text":"Exporting a Fusion 360 Sketch as a DXF"},{"Start":"01:29.050 ","End":"01:31.010","Text":"file is as simple as right-clicking"},{"Start":"01:31.020 ","End":"01:32.869","Text":"on the Sketch in the Fusion 360"},{"Start":"01:32.870 ","End":"01:35.750","Text":"Browser, followed by “Save as DXF.”"},{"Start":"01:36.960 ","End":"01:37.950","Text":"We can then define the"},{"Start":"01:37.950 ","End":"01:39.470","Text":"File name and location."},{"Start":"01:40.849 ","End":"01:42.100","Text":"I’ll save this as the “Phone"},{"Start":"01:42.100 ","End":"01:43.690","Text":"Stand for Laser,” and I’ll"},{"Start":"01:43.690 ","End":"01:45.339","Text":"save it to my Downloads Folder."},{"Start":"01:46.129 ","End":"01:47.860","Text":"This process is done locally on your"},{"Start":"01:47.860 ","End":"01:49.820","Text":"computer and should be fairly quick."},{"Start":"01:51.000 ","End":"01:55.537","Text":"Keep in mind this DXF file will"},{"Start":"01:55.537 ","End":"01:56.785","Text":"only include what’s within this"},{"Start":"01:56.785 ","End":"01:58.032","Text":"single sketch, regardless of what"},{"Start":"01:58.032 ","End":"01:59.560","Text":"else exists in your design file."},{"Start":"01:59.560 ","End":"02:04.132","Text":"After exporting your DXF file, consider"},{"Start":"02:04.132 ","End":"02:04.679","Text":"opening it in Fusion 360 or a Graphics"},{"Start":"02:04.680 ","End":"02:05.546","Text":"Program to check the file for accuracy."},{"Start":"02:05.546 ","End":"02:05.654","Text":"In Fusion 360, simply go to File,"},{"Start":"02:05.654 ","End":"02:05.670","Text":"Open, and select the DXF file."},{"Start":"02:05.670 ","End":"02:05.675","Text":"This is a great way to double-check"},{"Start":"02:05.675 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to"},{"Start":"00:09.240 ","End":"00:11.430","Text":"create a 2D manufacture drawing."},{"Start":"00:12.030 ","End":"00:14.610","Text":"DXF, or “Drawing Interchange Format”"},{"Start":"00:14.610 ","End":"00:16.720","Text":"files, can also be exported from"},{"Start":"00:16.720 ","End":"00:18.339","Text":"Fusion 360’s Drawing workspace."},{"Start":"00:19.550 ","End":"00:20.890","Text":"This workflow does have some"},{"Start":"00:20.890 ","End":"00:22.120","Text":"pros and cons, which we’ll"},{"Start":"00:22.120 ","End":"00:23.619","Text":"discuss throughout this lesson."},{"Start":"00:24.640 ","End":"00:26.360","Text":"For starters, we’ll need to enter"},{"Start":"00:26.360 ","End":"00:28.329","Text":"Fusion 360’s Drawing Workspace."},{"Start":"00:28.980 ","End":"00:30.435","Text":"Head to the Workspaces dropdown"},{"Start":"00:30.439 ","End":"00:32.479","Text":"list, select the Drawing flyout,"},{"Start":"00:32.610 ","End":"00:34.330","Text":"and then choose “from Design.”"},{"Start":"00:35.209 ","End":"00:36.450","Text":"Note that you can also create"},{"Start":"00:36.450 ","End":"00:37.285","Text":"Fusion 360 drawings from your"},{"Start":"00:37.285 ","End":"00:37.638","Text":"Fusion 360 Animation files."},{"Start":"00:37.638 ","End":"00:37.750","Text":"This is unlikely to be used for Laser"},{"Start":"00:37.750 ","End":"00:37.849","Text":"Cut designs and is best used with"},{"Start":"00:37.849 ","End":"00:39.779","Text":"exploded views and other workflows."},{"Start":"00:39.779 ","End":"00:41.083","Text":"Before entering the Drawing"},{"Start":"00:41.409 ","End":"00:46.848","Text":"workspace, we’re prompted to select"},{"Start":"00:46.848 ","End":"00:51.631","Text":"some details of the Drawing Sheet."},{"Start":"00:51.631 ","End":"00:55.890","Text":"If your drawing is intended solely"},{"Start":"00:55.890 ","End":"00:57.730","Text":"for the laser cutter, then you can"},{"Start":"00:57.730 ","End":"00:59.400","Text":"ignore most of these settings, as"},{"Start":"00:59.400 ","End":"01:01.000","Text":"we’ll be deleting the title block."},{"Start":"01:02.139 ","End":"01:03.370","Text":"The most important setting"},{"Start":"01:03.380 ","End":"01:04.560","Text":"is the unit of measure."},{"Start":"01:04.960 ","End":"01:06.450","Text":"Make sure the units match what you"},{"Start":"01:06.450 ","End":"01:08.070","Text":"designed the object in, so we can"},{"Start":"01:08.070 ","End":"01:10.270","Text":"set the design to a one-to-one scale."},{"Start":"01:11.240 ","End":"01:13.150","Text":"Once complete, I’ll click OK."},{"Start":"01:16.340 ","End":"01:17.790","Text":"We’re first prompted to place the"},{"Start":"01:17.790 ","End":"01:19.490","Text":"base view of our drawing, or the"},{"Start":"01:19.490 ","End":"01:21.270","Text":"view that all views will reference."},{"Start":"01:22.320 ","End":"01:24.270","Text":"Simply click anywhere on the Drawing"},{"Start":"01:24.270 ","End":"01:25.720","Text":"Sheet to place the base view."},{"Start":"01:26.750 ","End":"01:28.510","Text":"Before clicking OK, we’ll want"},{"Start":"01:28.520 ","End":"01:29.839","Text":"to change the Scale in the"},{"Start":"01:29.840 ","End":"01:32.090","Text":"Drawing View dialog to 1:1."},{"Start":"01:32.820 ","End":"01:34.279","Text":"This will ensure our design is"},{"Start":"01:34.280 ","End":"01:36.060","Text":"laser cut at the correct size."},{"Start":"01:38.240 ","End":"01:39.650","Text":"Let’s then click OK."},{"Start":"01:40.599 ","End":"01:42.050","Text":"The base view of this phone stand"},{"Start":"01:42.059 ","End":"01:43.990","Text":"is not the correct orientation, so"},{"Start":"01:43.990 ","End":"01:45.880","Text":"I’ll need to create a projected view."},{"Start":"01:46.779 ","End":"01:48.710","Text":"Using the Projected View feature,"},{"Start":"01:48.790 ","End":"01:50.100","Text":"I’ll select the base view,"},{"Start":"01:50.480 ","End":"01:52.410","Text":"followed by moving my mouse upward."},{"Start":"01:53.820 ","End":"01:55.390","Text":"This will allow us to click, or"},{"Start":"01:55.390 ","End":"01:57.360","Text":"press Enter, to place this front view"},{"Start":"01:57.360 ","End":"01:58.860","Text":"that we need for the laser cutter."},{"Start":"02:00.009 ","End":"02:01.240","Text":"When preparing Drawings for"},{"Start":"02:01.240 ","End":"02:03.090","Text":"laser cutters, we must remove"},{"Start":"02:03.139 ","End":"02:05.129","Text":"any unwanted Drawing details."},{"Start":"02:05.680 ","End":"02:07.480","Text":"This is one downside to using"},{"Start":"02:07.490 ","End":"02:09.530","Text":"the Drawing workspace for DXF"},{"Start":"02:09.530 ","End":"02:11.459","Text":"files specific to laser cutting."},{"Start":"02:12.490 ","End":"02:13.870","Text":"We need to manually select the"},{"Start":"02:13.880 ","End":"02:15.820","Text":"Title block and hit the Delete Key."},{"Start":"02:17.020 ","End":"02:19.040","Text":"Repeat this process for any remaining"},{"Start":"02:19.040 ","End":"02:21.419","Text":"borders, base views, or objects"},{"Start":"02:21.420 ","End":"02:23.290","Text":"that should not be cut by the laser."},{"Start":"02:24.570 ","End":"02:26.049","Text":"If needed, you can click and drag"},{"Start":"02:26.080 ","End":"02:27.660","Text":"on your projected views to move"},{"Start":"02:27.660 ","End":"02:28.970","Text":"them away from the base view."},{"Start":"02:30.120 ","End":"02:31.120","Text":"All you should have left on"},{"Start":"02:31.120 ","End":"02:32.440","Text":"the Drawing sheet is the closed"},{"Start":"02:32.440 ","End":"02:34.239","Text":"contours to be cut by the laser."},{"Start":"02:35.690 ","End":"02:37.900","Text":"Our Drawing Sheet Size does not typically"},{"Start":"02:37.900 ","End":"02:39.809","Text":"matter, though we can toggle open the"},{"Start":"02:39.809 ","End":"02:42.119","Text":"Sheet settings, and select “Change"},{"Start":"02:42.119 ","End":"02:44.650","Text":"Sheet Size.” This will allow us to"},{"Start":"02:44.650 ","End":"02:46.760","Text":"change the size of the sheet if needed."},{"Start":"02:47.670 ","End":"02:49.859","Text":"You can increase or decrease the size"},{"Start":"02:49.860 ","End":"02:51.690","Text":"to ensure everything fits on the sheet."},{"Start":"02:52.429 ","End":"02:54.000","Text":"Any objects that run off the edge"},{"Start":"02:54.000 ","End":"02:55.780","Text":"of the sheet will not export."},{"Start":"02:56.440 ","End":"02:58.749","Text":"At any time, click and drag projected"},{"Start":"02:58.760 ","End":"03:00.619","Text":"or base views to move them around."},{"Start":"03:01.940 ","End":"03:03.540","Text":"You may have noticed that I removed"},{"Start":"03:03.540 ","End":"03:05.380","Text":"the example text with this demo."},{"Start":"03:06.060 ","End":"03:07.850","Text":"Text in your designs is another"},{"Start":"03:07.850 ","End":"03:09.399","Text":"drawback of using the Drawing"},{"Start":"03:09.400 ","End":"03:11.810","Text":"Workspace to produce a DXF file."},{"Start":"03:12.520 ","End":"03:13.900","Text":"This is because we’re not able"},{"Start":"03:13.900 ","End":"03:15.720","Text":"to “bridge” the text when letters"},{"Start":"03:15.720 ","End":"03:18.099","Text":"include an “island” or negative space."},{"Start":"03:18.959 ","End":"03:21.019","Text":"When working with text, it’s recommended"},{"Start":"03:21.020 ","End":"03:22.940","Text":"to use the Single Sketch approach that"},{"Start":"03:22.940 ","End":"03:24.890","Text":"we discussed in the previous lesson."},{"Start":"03:26.130 ","End":"03:28.179","Text":"Once our scale is correct and our drawing"},{"Start":"03:28.179 ","End":"03:30.310","Text":"includes only the geometry to be laser"},{"Start":"03:30.310 ","End":"03:33.010","Text":"cut, we can Export it as a DXF file."},{"Start":"03:34.039 ","End":"03:36.119","Text":"Simply select the Export dropdown,"},{"Start":"03:36.350 ","End":"03:38.560","Text":"followed by “Export Sheet as DXF.”"},{"Start":"03:40.060 ","End":"03:41.280","Text":"We’re then able to set the"},{"Start":"03:41.300 ","End":"03:43.260","Text":"file name and location, before"},{"Start":"03:43.260 ","End":"03:44.859","Text":"Saving it to our local machine."},{"Start":"03:46.160 ","End":"03:47.450","Text":"Note that if you have multiple"},{"Start":"03:47.480 ","End":"03:49.170","Text":"Drawing sheets, you will only be"},{"Start":"03:49.190 ","End":"03:51.379","Text":"exporting the current or active sheet."},{"Start":"03:52.289 ","End":"03:54.310","Text":"Those on the Personal Use license are"},{"Start":"03:54.359 ","End":"03:56.160","Text":"limited to a single drawing sheet,"},{"Start":"03:56.480 ","End":"03:58.310","Text":"but those on other licenses may"},{"Start":"03:58.310 ","End":"04:00.109","Text":"find it helpful to create a drawing"},{"Start":"04:00.110 ","End":"04:02.730","Text":"sheet specific to the DXF export."},{"Start":"04:04.370 ","End":"04:06.060","Text":"In the Export dropdown, you"},{"Start":"04:06.060 ","End":"04:07.170","Text":"may have also noticed the"},{"Start":"04:07.170 ","End":"04:10.060","Text":"option to Export as a DWG file."},{"Start":"04:10.969 ","End":"04:12.930","Text":"I recommend using DXF files for"},{"Start":"04:12.930 ","End":"04:15.490","Text":"laser cutting over the DWG format."},{"Start":"04:16.190 ","End":"04:18.650","Text":"DWG is more proprietary and"},{"Start":"04:18.650 ","End":"04:20.180","Text":"has many different versions."},{"Start":"04:20.630 ","End":"04:22.480","Text":"This introduces many variables,"},{"Start":"04:22.510 ","End":"04:23.969","Text":"including the limited amount of"},{"Start":"04:23.969 ","End":"04:25.790","Text":"software packages that can read it."},{"Start":"04:26.820 ","End":"04:28.750","Text":"Last but not least, remember to check"},{"Start":"04:28.750 ","End":"04:31.390","Text":"your DXF file by reopening it in Fusion"},{"Start":"04:31.390 ","End":"04:34.300","Text":"360 or a graphics program to ensure"},{"Start":"04:34.330 ","End":"04:36.460","Text":"only the correct geometry was included."},{"Start":"04:37.280 ","End":"04:39.340","Text":"To summarize, it’s best to use the"},{"Start":"04:39.340 ","End":"04:42.000","Text":"Single Sketch DXF export when you don’t"},{"Start":"04:42.000 ","End":"04:44.290","Text":"need a 2D Drawing and when you would"},{"Start":"04:44.290 ","End":"04:46.459","Text":"like to utilize text in your design."},{"Start":"04:47.389 ","End":"04:49.210","Text":"Meanwhile, the Drawing workspace"},{"Start":"04:49.250 ","End":"04:51.450","Text":"also allows one to export DXF"},{"Start":"04:51.450 ","End":"04:53.640","Text":"files, which is handy if you already"},{"Start":"04:53.640 ","End":"04:55.710","Text":"need a 2D Manufacture drawing."},{"Start":"04:57.059 ","End":"04:59.010","Text":"Be sure to delete any title blocks"},{"Start":"04:59.040 ","End":"05:00.409","Text":"and drawing data that should"},{"Start":"05:00.410 ","End":"05:02.250","Text":"not be 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