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Reverse [Deprecated]

This extension currently does not work due to relying on external libaraies broken in a recen fusion update, and will likely remain that way. If you know your way around python and importing modules you can find more information here: #3 (comment)

Add-In for Autodesk Fusion360.
Reconstructs BRep Surfaces from mesh points.
Generates geometry very close to the original source file, generally within 1e-6mm.

Use

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  1. Import the mesh to be reconstructed
  2. Activate the command for the desired feature type. Select the mesh and select mesh points belonging to that feature.
  • All points within the selection radius around the click position will be selected, even hidden ones.
  • Hold shift to deselect points.
  • Adjust the selection radius to select just the points you want.
  • Points not belonging to the feature you are reconstructing significantly degrade the accuracy. Keep an eye on the selection count to make sure you are not accidentally selecting undesired points.
  • Press OK to create the surface
  1. Repeat step 2 for all features of the part
  2. Use Boundary fill to turn the enclosed volume into a solid

Supported Features

  • Cylinders
  • Planes

Installation

  • Download the Project as ZIP and extract it somewhere you can find again, but won't bother you. (or use git to clone it there)
  • Open Fusion360 and press ADD-INS > Scripts and Add-ins
  • Select the tab Add-Ins and click the green plus symbol next to "My Add-Ins"
  • Navigate to the extracted Project folder and hit open
  • The Add-in should now appear in the "My Add-Ins" list. Select it in the list. If desired check the "Run on Startup" checkbox and hit run.
  • The Commands will appear as SURFACE > CREATE

Changelog

1.0 Plane & Cylinder

  • Added support for planes and cylinders