Create an axis through a cylinder, cone, or torus

Learn how to use the Axis Through Cylinder/Cone/Torus tool to create a construction axis through the center of a cylinder, cone, or torus in Fusion.

1. On the toolbar, select Construct > Axis Through Cylinder/Cone/Torus .

   The Construction Geometry dialog displays, Type is set to Axis and Method is set to Through Cylinder/Cone/Torus.

2. Select an Extent Type option to establish the end point of the axis.

3. In the canvas, select a cylindrical, conical, or toroidal face.

4. Optional: Set Resize:

   • Default: Size the axis to fit the selected geometry.
   • Extended: Size the axis to fill the current view.

5. Click OK.

The new construction axis displays in the canvas, at the center of the cylinder, cone, or torus you selected.

Tips

• You can only create one construction axis at a time.
• Create construction axes when you want to reference an axis or edge that does not exist and is not one of the 3 default axes.