Create a solid sphere

Learn how to use the Sphere tool to create a solid body in the shape of a primitive sphere in Fusion.

1. On the toolbar, click Solid > Create > Sphere .

2. In the canvas, select a plane or planar face.

3. Place the center point of the sphere.

   The Sphere dialog displays.

4. Drag the Diameter manipulator handle in the canvas to adjust the size of the sphere, or specify an exact value.

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

   • Join: Combines the new body with an existing body.
   • Cut: Removes an area from an existing body.
     • Objects to Cut: Check or uncheck objects to cut.
   • Intersect: Creates a body at the intersection of an existing body and the new body.
     • Objects to Cut: Check or uncheck objects to cut.
   • New Body: Creates a new body in the active component.
   • New Component: Creates a new body in a new component.

6. Click OK.

The solid body displays in the canvas, in the shape of a primitive sphere.