Autodesk Fusion Tips: Difference between revisions

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Autodesk Fusion (formerly "Fusion 360") is a cloud-based commercial software package for doing parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and CAM.

The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying startups.

At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC machines.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

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Tips

Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).

Links to external sites (youtube.com)

Autodesk Fusion (1.7K videos)

How to Make an Augmented Reality File (YouTube short0

Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques (18:48 mins)

The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips) (23:39 mins)

HIDDEN CAD within CAM! (22:32 mins)

Lars Christensen

Making for Motorsport

External Training

Links to Autodesk.com

FAQ for Fusion Content Storage Standard

What is parametric modeling software?

Self-paced learning for Fusion

Get Started in Fusion

Use Decal to apply a sticker-like image to a face

How to insert McMaster-Carr components

Create an animation

Training/Learning resources for Fusion

15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands

Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page

Connect with Autodesk on social media

Autodesk products

Member Showcase

3D-printed spindle hub adapter
by Trevor Banks
3D-printed 2" spindle hub
by Trevor Banks
Cake Toppers
3D printed & painted
by Ben S.

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack.

Hand-Curated Links

Links to files and models

Autodesk Online Gallery

Cults 3D

GrabCAD

Thingiverse

AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES

Alternatives to Fusion

Autodesk Tinkercad — "free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"

SOLIDWORKS for Makers — full-functionality 3D CAD tools for personal use

Onshape — Cloud-native CAD

FreeCAD — Parametric 3D CAD

OpenSCAD — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller

KiCad — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages

Mach4 Tips

VCarve Tips

Blender Tips

STL File Format Tips

USDZ File Format Tips

CNC Router Table - make a reservation

3D Printing — Filament (FDM)

3D Printing — Resin (SLA)

Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360

Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

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-'''Autodesk Fusion 360''' ("Fusion") is a cloud-based commercial software package for doing parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and&nbsp;CAM.
+'''Autodesk Fusion''' (formerly "Fusion 360") is a cloud-based commercial software package for doing parametric CAD, electrical drawings, simulation, rendering and&nbsp;CAM.
-At&nbsp;Pikes&nbsp;Peak&nbsp;Makerspace members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC&nbsp;machines.
+The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying&nbsp;startups.
+'''At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) members use Fusion to create output suitable for our 3D printers and CNC&nbsp;machines.'''<br><br>{{Template:Contact Us}}
-The software is free for hobbyists, non-commercial use, and for qualifying&nbsp;startups.
+<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#ff6c00; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
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+[[File:Burst.png|alt=burst of white rays on orange background|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM|right|frameless|250x250px]]
 ==Tips==
 *Use post processor "Mach4Mill" (not Avid CNC).
-Links to external sites (youtube.com):
+=== '''Links to external sites (youtube.com)''' ===
-:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]'''
+:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion'''] (1.7K videos)
-:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)''']
+:[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WdGcFk9xsuo '''How to Make an Augmented Reality File'''] (YouTube short0
-:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]'''
+:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osNPQr5-EpM&list=PL9tn9rGywKUUGyeBWX5Alt9yzBIp84sD8 Fusion 360 Tutorials, Tips, Tricks, & Techniques]''' (18:48 mins)
-:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g '''Autodesk Fusion 360''']
+:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVEaSKndyrU '''The Ultimate Fusion 360 Sketch Video (44 Strategies & Tips)'''] (23:39 mins)
+:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K48jnAziISw HIDDEN CAD within CAM!]''' (22:32 mins)
+:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA '''Lars Christensen''']
+:'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]'''
+==External Training==
+=== Links to Autodesk.com ===
+:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/FAQ-for-Fusion-Content-Storage-Standard.html FAQ for Fusion Content Storage Standard]'''
+:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/parametric-modeling What is parametric modeling software?]'''
+:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/courses/ Self-paced learning for Fusion]'''
+:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-1C665B4D-7BF7-4FDF-98B0-AA7EE12B5AC2 Get Started in Fusion]'''
-== Training — PPM Trainer(s) needed ==
+:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-390648E9-6F4D-40BF-AB5C-1E623841E9BE Use Decal to apply a sticker-like image to a face]'''
-Pikes Peak Makerspace announces all its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
+:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-90FD5419-A8AF-4A7C-AB1E-75D027077709 How to insert McMaster-Carr components]'''
+:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-9A263543-7C2E-42F5-B2C0-C387B3075C97 Create an animation]'''
-Links to external sites (Autodesk.com):
+:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Training-Learning-resources-for-Fusion-360.html Training/Learning resources for Fusion]'''
-:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/courses/ Self-paced learning for Fusion 360]'''
-:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Training-Learning-resources-for-Fusion-360.html Training/Learning resources for Fusion 360]'''
 :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/fusion-360-modeling-commands-shortcuts/ 15+ Essential Fusion 360 Modeling Commands]'''
-:[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-90FD5419-A8AF-4A7C-AB1E-75D027077709 '''How to insert McMaster-Carr components''']
+:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion Product Home Page]'''
-:'''[https://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-9A263543-7C2E-42F5-B2C0-C387B3075C97 Create an animation]'''
+:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]'''
 :'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products Autodesk products]'''
-:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Autodesk Fusion 360 Product Home Page]'''
-==For Additional Help==
+==Member Showcase==
-:Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
+<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
-:'''[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|List of all PPM Slack channels]]'''
+File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter|'''3D-printed spindle hub adapter<br> <i>by Trevor Banks</i>'''
-: Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
+File:3D printed spindle hub.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub|'''3D-printed 2" spindle hub<br> <i>by Trevor Banks</i>'''
+File:Cake Toppers.jpg|alt=Cake Toppers|'''Cake Toppers<br>3D printed & painted<br> <i>by Ben S.</i>'''
-== Member Showcase==
-<gallery>
-File:3D printed spindle hub adapter.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub adapter|<center>3D-printed<br>spindle hub adapter<br>by Trevor Banks</center>
-File:3D printed spindle hub.jpg|alt=3D printed spindle hub|<center>3D-printed<br>2" spindle hub<br>by Trevor Banks</center>
-File:Cake Toppers.jpg|alt=Cake Toppers|<center> Cake Toppers,<br>3D printed & painted<br>by Ben S.</center>
 </gallery>
 {{Template:Showcase_blurb}}
+==Hand-Curated Links ==
+=== Links to files and models ===
+:'''[https://www.autodesk.com/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery]'''
+:'''[https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]'''
+:'''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]'''
+:'''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]'''
+:'''[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]'''
+== Alternatives to Fusion ==
+:'''[https://www.tinkercad.com/ Autodesk Tinkercad]''' — "free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding"
+:'''[https://discover.solidworks.com/solidworks-makers SOLIDWORKS for Makers]''' —  full-functionality 3D CAD tools for personal use
+:'''[https://www.onshape.com/en/ Onshape]''' — Cloud-native CAD
+:'''[https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD]''' — Parametric 3D CAD
+:'''[https://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD]''' — Programmers Solid 3D CAD Modeller
+:'''[https://www.kicad.org/ KiCad]''' — schematic capture, PCB layout, and simulation
-==Related Pages==
+==Additional Help==
-Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
+'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages'''
-:'''[[Mach 4 Tips]]'''
+:'''[[Mach4 Tips]]'''
+:'''[[VCarve Tips]]'''
 :'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
+:'''[[STL File Format Tips]]'''
+:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
+:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
 :[[3D Printing|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Filament (FDM)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
-:[[3D Printing -- Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
-:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
-:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
-==Curated Links==
+:[[3D Printing — Resin|<span style="color:#000000; background:#EE9F21">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''3D Printing — Resin (SLA)'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
-Links to member-recommended external sites:
-===[https://www.autodesk.com/social-media Connect with Autodesk on social media]===
+Use the PPM Slack channel #fusion-360
-===[https://www.instructables.com/ AUTODESK INSTRUCTABLES]===
+Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
-==Other Fun Stuff==
-Links to external sites:
-:'''[https://www.youtube.com/@MakingforMotorsport/search?query=fusion Making for Motorsport]''' — on YouTube
-:'''[https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/how-to-use-ai-to-build-optimized-models-in-fusion-360-generative-design/ Fusion 360 generative design]''' — Make magazine
-:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo29kn3d9ziFUZGZ50VKvWA '''Lars Christensen'''] — Fusion 360 Tutorials on YouTube
-:[https://pikp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/PPLD/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fERC_233_3899$002f0$002f233_3899:OVERDRIVE:70c0964a-adc3-49b7-a6ad-c6344489f749/one?qu=%22The+Art+of+Product+Design%22&te=ERC_ST_PPLD '''The Art of Product Design'''] — book by Hardi Meybaum, founder of GrabCad
-:Download files and models from '''[https://www.autodesk.com:443/community/gallery/ Autodesk Online Gallery], [https://cults3d.com/en Cults 3D]''', '''[https://grabcad.com/library GrabCAD]''', or '''[https://www.thingiverse.com/ Thingiverse]'''
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