D3 Tech Tip | Submitted by D3 TECHNOLOGIES.

Many of you may have noticed a new software that is part of the Product Design Suite package and probably left it alone, or maybe even clicked on it because you were curious but quickly closed it down as the software asked you to sign into the Autodesk account manager. If you are still curious and don’t have the time to explore what Fusion is, here is a quick take on it.

Autodesk Fusion 360 is a cloud enabled design software that allows you to conceptually design your model by using free form or solid modeling techniques. It also allows you create 2D drawings on the cloud, create simulation on the models, and it is a CAM & CAE tool, too. Basically, it is the first design software of its kind. Being on the cloud allows your team to easily collaborate, share and manage your design and it easily tracks version history.

So you might be asking, “How do I get it?”

If you are currently on subscription and have Product Design Suite, you can download it for free. All you will need to do is create an Autodesk Account. Have your Autodesk Software manger give you access to download the Fusion through the Autodesk Manage Site. Under the Autodesk Manage site, your Autodesk contract manager will need to make sure that they are under the management tab, select the manage user’s icon and hit the add user icon.

Once your contract manage has added you as the manage, have them select the “Edit Access” link and assign you the Autodesk Fusion 360 software entiltement. Also, the contract manager must give you the permission to download the products as well at the top of the screen.

After all of the permission has been granted, you can open up your Windows system tray and select the Autodesk Fusion installation.

Once you have Fusion installed, you will quickly notice that Autodesk Fusion is different from Autodesk Inventor. So please, feel free to contact our Support team if you have any questions.

This article was written by James Jung, Implementation Consultant at D3 TECHNOLOGIES. For more information, questions or comments, visit www.d3tech.net.