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Fusion 360 Cheatsheet

Fusion 360 Cheatsheet

Overview

Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for product design and manufacturing. It is a powerful and versatile tool for hobbyists, students, and professionals.

Key Features

  • 3D Modeling: Create 3D models of your designs.
  • CAD: Create detailed 2D drawings of your designs.
  • CAM: Generate toolpaths for CNC machines.
  • CAE: Simulate and analyze your designs.
  • PCB Design: Design and layout printed circuit boards.
  • Cloud-Based: Access your designs from anywhere.

Workspaces

  • Design: Create and edit 3D models and 2D drawings.
  • Generative Design: Automatically generate design options based on your constraints.
  • Render: Create photorealistic renderings of your designs.
  • Animation: Create animations of your designs.
  • Simulation: Simulate and analyze your designs.
  • Manufacture: Generate toolpaths for CNC machines.
  • Drawing: Create 2D drawings of your designs.

Getting Started

  1. Download and Install: Download and install Fusion 360 from the Autodesk website.
  2. Create a New Project: Create a new project to store your designs.
  3. Create a New Design: Create a new design in the Design workspace.
  4. Start Modeling: Start creating your 3D model using the various modeling tools.

Modeling Tools

  • Sketch: Create 2D sketches that can be used to create 3D models.
  • Extrude: Extrude a 2D sketch to create a 3D model.
  • Revolve: Revolve a 2D sketch around an axis to create a 3D model.
  • Fillet: Round the edges of a 3D model.
  • Chamfer: Bevel the edges of a 3D model.

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • S: Open the toolbox.
  • L: Create a line.
  • C: Create a circle.
  • R: Create a rectangle.
  • E: Extrude.
  • Q: Press/Pull.

CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)

  • Setup: Define the stock material and coordinate system.
  • Toolpaths: Generate toolpaths for various CNC operations, such as milling, turning, and cutting.
  • Post-Process: Post-process the toolpaths to generate G-code for your CNC machine.

PCB Design

  • Schematic: Create a schematic diagram of your circuit.
  • PCB Layout: Design the layout of your printed circuit board.
  • 3D PCB: View your PCB in 3D.

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