Learn Fusion 360 Constraints – The Key to Stable & Smart Designs

Struggling with sketches that fall apart in Fusion 360? Constraints are the secret to keeping your designs stable, editable, and frustration-free. In this video, I'll show you how to use constraints effectively to create fully defined sketches that won’t break when modified. 👉 What you'll learn: ✅ The different types of constraints and when to use them ✅ The "Describe It" method for applying constraints before dimensions ✅ How to fix under-defined sketches and prevent future issues ✅ Pro tips for using Symmetry, Equal, and Collinear constraints for smarter designs 🎥Watch Next Brand New User Series With Exercises https://bit.ly/brandnewuser Quick Tips Series https://bit.ly/FusionQuickTips 23 Tips Beginners Should Learn https://bit.ly/Fusion23Tips ☕️ Support me with a Coffee https://techandespresso.thrivecart.com/saythanks/ My Course 🚀 https://bit.ly/Fusion360Jumpstart ⚡Subscribe To Get The Latest Videos https://bit.ly/SubscribeTechEspressoNow 0:01 – Intro: Why constraints are crucial in Fusion 0:19 – Problem Example: Keeping a plate with holes square 0:40 – Describe It Method: Planning your design with constraints 1:05 – Equality & Alignment: Making sides and holes equal 1:49 – Dimensioning: Defining size and placement of features 2:27 – Toolbar Overview: Accessing constraints and snapping lines 3:05 – Auto Constraints: Using automatic perpendicular and vertical tools 3:53 – Coincident & Tangency: Locking points and smoothing curves 5:15 – Equal Constraints: Maintaining consistent side lengths with a master dimension 5:50 – Alignment Techniques: Applying perpendicular, parallel, and collinear constraints 6:32 – Concentric & Symmetry: Sharing centers and using symmetry constraints 8:48 – Constraint Options: Overview of available constraint types 9:55 – Temporary Fix: Using the “fix” constraint to lock down sketches 10:21 – Bonus Tip: Centering a rectangular slot with multiple methods 12:15 – Final Tips: Identifying missing constraints and final adjustments 13:04 – Wrap-Up: Practice and refining your sketch ___________________________________________________________________ #Fusion360 #Fusion 360 Tutorial ___________________________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps you support the channel at no extra cost to you and allows me to continue to make videos like this.