Random Pattern Creator
Mac OS, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
The "Random Pattern Creator" app is an Fusion add-in.
Usage:
1) Under the "CREATE" menu, click on the "Random Pattern Creator" button to create a new random pattern and open a command input window.
2) The command input window contains the following options:
- Shape Style - Change the pattern shape between circles, squares, diamonds, stars or text characters.
- Base Profile - Change the profile of the finished pattern base.
- Minimum Shape Size - Change the minimum size of the pattern shape.
- Maximum Shape Size - Change the maximum size of the pattern shape.
- Shape Area Coverage - Change the density of the pattern shapes.
- Spacing Tolerance - Change the amount of space between the pattern shapes.
- Extrude - Option to create an extrude feature of the finished pattern.
- Base Depth - Change the depth/thickness of the finished pattern.
3) Make the required changes to the options.
4) Click on the "Preview" button to create a preview of the random pattern.
5) Click on "OK" to accept the new random pattern or "Cancel" to abort the command.
Commands
Installation/Uninstallation
Install:
1. Download the installer from Autodesk App Store.
2. Right-click on the "Downloads" folder and select "Open in Finder".
3. Right-click on the "RandomPatternCreator_macos.pkg" -> "Open With" -> "Installer".
Note: If the installer fails to install, follow this link for more help:
Uninstall:
You can unload the add-in without uninstalling it by clicking the "Stop" button when the add-in is selected in the list box on the "Add-Ins" tab of the "Scripts and Add-Ins" dialog.
Unchecking "Run on Startup" causes the add-in not to be loaded in future sessions of Fusion.
- Navigate to the ./ApplicationsPlugins folder and select the app bundle you want to uninstall
- Either drag the app bundle to the Trash or right-click and select “Move to Trash”
- Right-click on the Trash-Can and select “Empty Trash”
- If you prefer keystrokes, you can also just select the app bundle and then hit Command+Delete to move the app to Trash, then empty the Trash and the app will be removed.
Additional Information
Known Issues
- Cannot select a base profile that contains inner profiles.
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Support Contact: kev.ramsay@icloud.com
Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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4.1.0 |
- Updated Python version (3.12) for the September 2024 release of Fusion 360. |