Create a joint origin

Learn how to use the Joint Origin command to create an independent joint origin for a component in Fusion.

1. Click Design > Solid > Assemble > Joint Origin .

   The Joint Origin dialog displays.

2. In the dialog, select a joint origin Mode:

   • Simple : Select a Snap point to place the joint origin.

   

   • Between Two Faces : Select Plane 1 and Plane 2 to center the joint origin between them, then select a Snap point.

   

   • Two Edge Intersection : Select Edge 1 and a non-parallel Edge 2 to locate the joint origin at the extended intersection.

   

3. Adjust the joint origin Alignment settings:

   • Angle: Drag the rotation manipulator handle or enter an exact angle of revolution.
   • Offset X: Drag the move manipulator handle or enter an exact distance.
   • Offset Y
   • Offset Z
   • Flip: Click to flip the joint origin to align components when you create a joint.
   • Reorient: Click to select two axes to reorient the joint origin.
   • Z Axis: Click to select a face or edge to reorient the axis.
   • X Axis

4. Click OK.

The new joint origin displays in the canvas.

Tips

• In the Navigation bar at the bottom of the canvas, click Display Settings > Object Visibility > Joint Origins or Joint Origin Axes to toggle visibility of joint origins or just the axes on joint origins in the active design.

• Place the pointer over a face, then hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (MacOS) to snap to points on that face.

  

• Place the pointer over a hole, then hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (MacOS) to snap to points along the center axis that are obscured by other features.