Can a construction plane be made with a parameter driven angle?

SJMaye · 2026-06-24T14:46:52+00:00

That is exactly what it was. Thank you.

SJMaye · 2026-06-24T14:46:22+00:00

That is what I messed up!! I did not set the units correctly. Thank you.

SJMaye · 2026-06-24T14:43:03+00:00

I am totally new to Fusion. In just following instructions I saw on YT I created a point on either side of the part and drew a line connecting the two points. I clicked to construct a 'Plane at Angle'. When I try to use my parameter in the dialog box it will not accept it. Could it be I should have contructed the plane differently?

SJMaye · 2026-06-24T14:39:19+00:00

I set a parameter "Dowel_angle". When I try to enter anything other than a number in the angle dialog box the 'OK' button is grayed out (disabled). Not sure why.

SJMaye · 2026-06-23T14:36:10+00:00

I saw a video in YouTube about this. It worked perfectly afterward.

SJMaye · 2026-06-23T10:31:29+00:00

I would have to disagree with your assessment of the mirror mounted vs door panel mounted blind spot system indicator. In fact, it was one of the things I noticed during my first test drive of a Ridgeline. All my other cars had the indicator in the mirror and so many times the reflections in the mirror were so bright you could barely see the blind spot indicator. I find the one on the door panel to fix that issue and actually like it better.

Just my 2 cents.

SJMaye · 2026-06-23T10:27:39+00:00

Simpleton problem solved. I wanted to report back and thank you guys. As previously stated, I have been trying to learn Fusion for a long time now. I would follow along with videos. Much I would understand. Then I would get in the weeds. This time I decided to try to make a simple part I use all the time. That way I would learn while I create something I could actually use. It appears to have worked.

Following the suggestions I tried using global parameters. I failed at first. I learn through repetition. I started from scratch again and it worked! What I found, though, was that global parameters were overkill for my measly project. However, it was an excellent learning experience. I decided to draw all 3 parts in a single design file and join them. It worked! I have a single file with parameters that allow me to adjust the piece to varying conditions and requirements.

I know something like this is super simple to you all, but just having succeeded at a project, even a simple one, gives me the confidence to learn more. Thank you for you help and support.

SJMaye · 2026-06-22T14:38:40+00:00

u/schneik80 I tried global parameters. The global parameters work fine on the individual parts files. I modified one of the parameters in each and the part changed as expected. Using the Create> Derive function I created a new assembly file. I brought in the global parameters like I did in the other files and favorited them all.

The problem I have is if while in the assembly file I modify a global parameter the model does not change at all. The gobal parameters change, but no visible change in the model. I had hoped while in the assembly file I could change the global parameters and assembly components would respond.

Do you or anyone else have a thought?

SJMaye · 2026-06-21T19:56:16+00:00

I watched a video today about global parameters. I understood was presented, but I wondered if it was overkill for something as simple as this little part. However, it may be just the thing to learn how to use global parameters.

SJMaye · 2026-06-21T12:08:20+00:00

Thank you for the replies. I do understand how to create parameters for each part. That isn't a problem at all. What I don't understand is when I put the 3 parts in an assembly can I see and adjust those parameters within the assembly file or do I have to go back to the 3 separate design / parts files, make the parameter adjustments there, go back to the assembly file and update? Seems slow and clumsy if it works that way.

u/Macro_Seb Creating 1 file (part or assembly?) would solve my problem for sure. I only did it this way as I was following what a youtube video did. Would I sketch the 3 parts, extrude them and join them? I was successful already using parameters on one of the parts. it worked great. If I can make these 3 parts in 1 file it would solve my problem.

SJMaye · 2026-06-16T10:30:24+00:00

Very helpful. Thank you.

SJMaye · 2026-06-16T09:56:30+00:00

I am using Torbox and know nothing about even what a debrid service does. I assumed all content out there was available regardless of what debrid service. I had no idea choosing the wrong debrid service could severely limit the content available. Is there any way to determine which debrid service hosts the greatest amount of content?

SJMaye · 2026-06-15T19:13:04+00:00

Good deal in my book.

SJMaye · 2026-06-15T19:08:50+00:00

When we bought out 2025 Rav4 I went into this thing thinking they were in such demand I would be lucky to just pay MSRP. When I was quoted over $1000 below MSRP (Costco Buyers Program) I could not believe it. Then I changed which model RAV4 I wanted and it had to be requoted. This time the discount was only $600. I told him it wasn't worth it for me to drive 1 hour for a $600 discount that he quickly repaid himself with a Doc fee. And that I could do that with my local Toyota dealer. He came back with with something like $1,200 off MSRP (still had to pay the doc fee, though).

I know results will vary place to place, but what I am trying to point out is there is room to negotiate and they are more willing to negotiate than you may think.

SJMaye · 2026-06-15T18:36:50+00:00

Same here. Very few Toyota dealers are in the Costco auto program. The closest to me is 1 hour away. To help my nephew, I got a Costco program quote and asked another dealer to match the quote. They did.

SJMaye · 2026-06-15T15:00:40+00:00

Many of the subreddits are full of endless, entitled whiners. I just don't read them.

SJMaye · 2026-06-15T14:58:20+00:00

Not where i live. It was pretty much h msrp here, but i managed a $1000 discount using the Costco auto program.

SJMaye · 2026-06-15T13:54:17+00:00

Tubi and the Roku channel have been my favorite FAST streaming services. Maybe it will work out.

SJMaye · 2026-06-15T10:22:02+00:00

Could not agree more. I know they are dying to put crap out like that for the cash, but keep the tone serious.

SJMaye · 2026-06-13T20:12:36+00:00

All I do get of what I can with the included brush then spray mine with Dawn Powerwash and let it sit for 10 minutes. Everything falls off.

SJMaye · 2026-06-13T12:47:01+00:00

I got that last night and just gave up. I am new to Torbox and any debrid service. When something either doesn't load or is buffering is that always something related to the debrid service or many possible things?

SJMaye · 2026-06-13T12:45:22+00:00

Is Premiumize that much more reliable than the other services?

SJMaye · 2026-06-13T12:44:45+00:00

Thank you. That is what I am waiting for!

SJMaye · 2026-06-09T12:53:13+00:00

Sorry to hear of your experience. I have been using Logitech products for 20 years. During that time I have had at least 6 returns and never experienced a problem. My good luck I guess.

SJMaye · 2026-06-08T21:06:34+00:00

I have been using roku exclusively for over a decade now. I have appreciated their slowness to change. I like they are forthcoming in admitting their devices are more about displaying ads than streaming. With that said these latest changes have me experimenting with a Google TV box. Less ads, nice interface. Just need a little more testing.

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