Create a primitive pipe

Learn how to use the Pipe tool to create a surface body in the shape of a primitive pipe in Fusion.

1. On the toolbar, click Surface > Create > Pipe .

   The Pipe dialog displays.

2. In the canvas, select a Path for the pipe to follow.

3. Drag the Distance manipulator handle along the path in the canvas, or specify a decimal percentage value.

4. Select a Section type:

   • Circular: Sweeps a circular section profile along the path.
   • Square: Sweeps a square section profile along the path.
   • Triangular: Sweeps an equilateral triangular section profile along the path.

5. Specify the Section Size.

6. Select an Operation, and adjust its associated settings:

   • New Body: Creates a new body in the active component.
   • New Component: Creates a new body in a new component.

7. Click OK.

The surface body displays in the canvas, in the shape of a primitive pipe that follows the path you selected.

Tips

• Uncheck Chain Selection if you don't want to automatically select tangentially connected geometry when selecting faces or edges.