Autodesk Fusion 360

1. Laptop

• There is no specific brand of computer needed to run Fusion, but it must be a full laptop (not an iPad & Keyboard or other tablet configuration).

2. Mouse

• This is not required to run Fusion software, but it can be extremely helpful to navigate the 3D design space well.

1. Download the Autodesk software onto your computer.

• https://tinyurl.com/y677mpfx

2. Open Fusion360 Application on your computer

• This may take a minute to come up - Fusion tends to run slow when it is just starting up!
• This is what your computer screen should look like when it comes up:
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3. From here, the designing begins!

• There are hundreds of different ways to design within the Fusion space. It is centered around how you view objects and think about design! From, here, I will break down the most common tools to kickstart ease of design.

Watch the video below to see a basic walkthrough of the most commonly used Fusion tools and their functions. 1. The sketch tool

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• This is the most important tool it allows you to begin designing.
• Once you press this sketch button, it will give you the option to choose an Axis to begin designing on. I always choose the bottom axis that way I feel most oriented. The axis you choose will determine the direction your design is oriented.
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