1. Getting Started

Once the add-in is installed, you can access it directly from the Create menu within Fusion.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open Fusion and load your project.
2. Navigate to the Create dropdown menu.
3. Select Create GT2 Pulley to open the generator dialog box.

2. Using the Pulley Generator

Creating a Pulley:

1. In the generator dialog box, you’ll find various customization options:
• Teeth Count: Set the number of teeth for the pulley.
• Bore Diameter: Define the diameter of the central bore.
• Belt Width: Choose the appropriate belt width (e.g., 6mm, 10mm).
• Guide Height: Adjust the flange height to prevent the belt from slipping.
2. Once your parameters are set, click OK to generate the pulley in your design workspace.

Customization Options:

• Teeth Count: Controls the circumference and pitch of the pulley.
• Bore Diameter: Determines the shaft size that the pulley will fit onto.
• Belt Width: Matches the width of the timing belt you’re using.
• Guide Height: Helps in keeping the belt aligned during operation.

3. Saving and Importing Settings

Saving Settings:

1. After configuring your pulley, you can save the settings for future use.
2. Click on the Export Settings button, name your configuration, and save it.

Importing Settings:

1. To use previously saved settings, click Import Settings.
2. Browse for the saved file and click Open to load the parameters.

Install:

• Download the installer from the Autodesk App Store.
• Right-click on the "Downloads" folder and select "Open in Finder".
• Right-click on the "GT2PulleyAddin_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.

Common Issues:

• Error during creation: Ensure no existing bodies interfere with the pulley creation. Hide or move them to avoid conflicts.
• Pulley not appearing: Double-check your parameters; ensure they are within the design limits.