Sweep a profile along a path

Learn how to use the Sweep tool to sweep a profile along a path to create a T-Spline body in Fusion.

sweep example

  1. In the Design workspace, Form contextual environment, select Create > Sweep sweep icon.
  2. In the canvas, select a profile to sweep.
  3. Select a Path to sweep along.
  4. In the dialog, specify the number of Faces around and along the sweep.
  5. Specify the face Spacing along and around the sweep:
    • Uniform: Sets the spacing evenly along the curve.
    • Curvature: Creates more faces where the curve is tightest.
  6. Select an Orientation type:
    • Perpendicular: Keeps the profile perpendicular to the path.
    • Parallel: Keeps the profile parallel to the path.
  7. Specify the distance as a decimal value as a percentage of the path length.

The swept T-Spline body displays in the canvas.