Random Pattern Creator

Random Pattern Creator

Win64, English

Kevin Ramsay
Random Pattern Creator is a utility which will create a 3D model of a randomly generated pattern using Autodesk® Fusion®.

General 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.

Screenshots

Commands

Installation/Uninstallation

Install:

The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.

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.

To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button.

OR, you can uninstall it from 'Control Panel/Programs and Features' (Windows 10/11), just as you would uninstall any other application from your system.

Additional Information

Known Issues

- Cannot select a base profile that contains inner profiles.

Contact

Author/Company Information

Kevin Ramsay

Support Information

Support Contact: kev.ramsay@icloud.com

Version History

Version Number Version Description

4.1.0

- Updated Python version (3.12) for the September 2024 release of Fusion 360.
Go top