Learn the fundamental topics and workflows with assembly modeling in Fusion. Get an introduction to the concept of bodies and components, the creation of joints for mechanical motion, and organization and visualization options for assemblies. You’ll also learn about derived components and creating designs with external references and when this is a helpful workflow option.

After completing this module, you’ll be able to:

Understand bodies and components.
Create joints.
Organize an assembly
Create external references.

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Use external references and derives

Video quiz

Which option allows for an externally referenced component to be modified inside of a new design while maintaining associativity?