Concise Fusion 360 tutorials for Hobbyists and Students.
Fusion 360 accepts SVG files, but they should still be used on a limited basis. When possible, use Fusion 360’s native sketch geometry to create the desired shape.
Fusion 360’s 2D-sketch will result in a faster and more predictable model. Importing SVG files will automatically re-recreate the SVG lines with Fusion 360 geometry. This often results in hundreds of spline paths.
Fusion 360’s file structure and management are different than comparable CAD programs. Fusion 360 is 100% cloud-based, which means all of your design files live on the Autodesk servers. Design files will not be saved to your local machine unless you choose to “export” your design.
There are several things I have planned for 2020, including a new series on YouTube, new Fusion 360 courses, a bi-weekly email, Fusion 360 FAQs and other tricks shared on the website, and more time spent building a community in my private Facebook Group.
In short, I don’t recommend learning Fusion 360 through a book. I understand that there are many learning styles, and some people prefer reading. With that said, software tutorial books come with a slew of issues.
To import files in Fusion 360 most users will use the “upload” workflow that is located in the data panel. The problem is that the Upload method assumes all unitless files (.stl or .obj) are made with centimeters. Instead, you should always use the Insert Mesh feature when you need to place a mesh file into your current design.
Fusion 360 is also very lightweight in terms of computer usage and size. Below you will find the minimum computer requirements needed to run Fusion 360.
