How do you remove in fusion?

To remove components or bodies in Autodesk Fusion 360, you typically use the 'Remove' command available in the Browser. This action effectively deletes the selected element(s) from your design.

Understanding the Remove Command

The 'Remove' command in Fusion 360 is a direct way to get rid of unwanted parts of your design hierarchy. It's different from deleting sketches or features on the timeline, as it targets the results of those features – the actual components or bodies themselves.

How to Remove Components or Bodies

Based on the standard process in Fusion 360, here are the steps to remove elements:

1. Select in the Browser: Go to the Browser panel on the left side of your Fusion 360 workspace. This panel lists all components, bodies, sketches, origins, and other elements in your design.
2. Identify and Select: Find the specific components or bodies you wish to remove. Click on their names in the Browser to select them. You can select multiple items by holding down Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (macOS) while clicking, or by selecting the first item, holding Shift, and selecting the last item to select a range.
3. Access Context Menu: With the desired items selected, Right-click on one of the selected items in the Browser. This action brings up a context-sensitive menu.
4. Execute Remove: From the context menu that appears, select the Remove option.

• Note: The reference specifically details this method for removing components and bodies. Other elements like sketches or features are typically deleted via the timeline or their respective context menus.

What Happens When You Remove?

When you use the 'Remove' command on components or bodies:

• The selected item(s) are immediately taken out of the design.
• This action is recorded on the Design History Timeline. You can undo the removal by stepping back on the timeline or using the standard undo command (Ctrl+Z or Cmd+Z).
• Any features, sketches, or other elements that were dependent on the removed item might become invalid or cause errors in the design. Fusion will usually flag these issues.

When to Use Remove

Using the 'Remove' command in the Browser is ideal when:

• You have finished with a temporary body or component used for construction or reference.
• You want to permanently delete a component or body that is no longer needed in the final design.
• You are cleaning up your design tree.

Understanding the Browser and the context menu options is fundamental to managing your design elements effectively in Fusion 360.