Lattice Generator
Mac OS, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
Basic workflow:
1. Prepare Your Model
- Create or open a design in Autodesk® Fusion®
- Model a solid body that will contain the lattice structure
- Save your design before generating complex lattices
2. Launch the Add-In
- Go to Utilities tab → Add-Ins panel
- Click Lattice Generator
- The dialog will open with default settings
3. Select Your Body
- Click the Body selection box
- Select a solid body or mesh body from your design
- **Important:** Only solid bodies support shape conformity (lattice confined to exact shape)
- Mesh bodies will generate lattice within the bounding box only
4. Choose Lattice Type
- Select from Lattice Type dropdown (Gyroid, Schwarz Primitive, BCC, Octet Truss, etc.)
- For TPMS lattices, choose TPMS Type (Sheet or Solid)
5. Configure Basic Parameters
- Cell Size: Size of individual lattice cells (smaller = finer detail, longer processing)
- Wall Thickness (TPMS): Thickness of the lattice walls
- Strut Diameter: (Strut-based): Diameter of connecting struts
- Resolution: Mesh detail level (0.5mm recommended; smaller = smoother but slower)
6. Generate
- Click the Generate button
- Wait for processing to complete (may take several minutes for large/complex lattices)
- Inspect the preview mesh in your viewport
- The OK button will enable once preview is generated
7. Finalize or Adjust
- If satisfied with preview, click OK to create the final mesh body
- If not satisfied, adjust parameters and click Generate again
- Click Cancel to discard and exit
Commands
Installation/Uninstallation
Install:
- Download the installer from the Autodesk App Store.
- Right-click on the "Downloads" folder and select "Open in Finder".
- Right-click on the "LatticeGenerator_macos.pkg" -> "Open With" -> "Installer".
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
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
If you encounter any issues or have questions about the Lattice Generator add-in, please use one of the following support channels:
Documentation: Refer to the help.html file included with the add-in for detailed instructions
Email Support: Contact us at Lindentech@yahoo.com with any questions
Forum: Join our user community at https://forums.autodesk.com and search for "Lattice Generator"
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
|---|---|
|
1.3.8 |
Initial release Added a 5 min UI refresh timer to keep the OK button enabled after a Fusion recovery save attempt. |