STL files are common when dealing with CAD and 3D printer “slicer” software. STL files are easy to save and don’t take up much memory. However, they can not be edited directly and are prone to errors …
What Type of Modeling is Autodesk Fusion 360?
When determining the software you want to use, it's important to know what you will be designing. Are you designing manufacturable parts or organic objects, such as mini-figures?
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What is an .F3D file?
Autodesk Fusion 360 is a CAD/CAM/CAE software for designing, prototyping, and manufacturing. With a wide variety of tools and modeling options available, many call it the “jack of all trades, master …
How to 3D Print from Fusion 360
Once a Fusion 360 model is finished, it is time to get it 3D printed. However, the finished 3D model cannot print as-is. A 3D printer (or CNC Machine) needs a toolpath or "instructions" to create the …
How to Export an STL File from Fusion 360
Looking to save your Fusion 360 file as an STL? You may be wondering why "Save As STL" is missing from the right-click menu after the July 2021 Fusion 360 update.
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Making the most of Fusion 360’s Personal Use License
While it's nice that Autodesk provides a free "Personal Use License" for hobbyists, the restrictions can be a real pain on the odd occasion that you stumble across one. However, with some ingenuity, …
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