Learn Fusion 360 in 30 Days - Day #17: How and Why to Fully-Constrain Sketches

This tutorial on Fusion 360 covers the importance of fully constraining sketches using dimensions and constraints. It explains the concept of design intent and demonstrates how to create a square washer plate. The video emphasizes the use of constraints before dimensions to maintain control over sketches and introduces dimension functions for efficient modeling.

Why is it recommended to fully constrain sketches in Fusion 360?

• To ensure sketches are easier to modify and control

• To make the sketches colorful

• To make the sketches look more complex

• To reduce the file size of the model

What is the advantage of using a center rectangle for the washer plate sketch?

• It automatically centers the sketch on the screen

• It provides a reference point for the circle cutout

• It makes the sketch colorful

• It reduces the number of lines in the sketch

What does it mean when sketch lines are blue in Fusion 360?

• The lines are hidden

• The lines are not fully constrained

• The lines are locked

• The lines are fully constrained

What is the first step in fully constraining a sketch?

• Adding dimensions

• Changing the sketch color

• Deleting unnecessary lines

• Applying constraints

What happens if you over-constrain a sketch in Fusion 360?

• The sketch cannot be modified

• The sketch becomes colorful

• The sketch becomes locked

• The sketch becomes invisible

What is the benefit of using fewer dimensions in a sketch?

• It increases the file size

• It simplifies updates and reduces potential errors

• It makes the sketch invisible

• It makes the sketch more colorful

What is the purpose of the coincident constraint in a sketch?

• To make lines parallel

• To delete unnecessary lines

• To snap points to a specific location

• To change the color of lines

How can you ensure a circle cutout is always half the size of a square in Fusion 360?

• By using a function in the dimension field

• By using a different sketch tool

• By manually adjusting the circle each time

• By drawing the circle twice

Why should you plan your sketch design before starting in Fusion 360?

• To make the sketch look more artistic

• To avoid issues and save time in complex models

• To make the sketch colorful

• To reduce the number of tools needed

What does the FX symbol indicate in a dimension field?

• The dimension is a function

• The dimension is fixed

• The dimension is faulty

• The dimension is flexible