Autodesk Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D design software package that has CAD (Computer Aided Design), CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing), and CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) capabilities. Students have access to a free academic license. This guide has been created to get new users up to speed in designing their own models.
Fusion 360 has been installed on many of the computer resources provided to students in the CU Denver Physics Department. In order to use the program, you need to create an account. To create and account, visit: http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators
There are many resources available to learn how to use Fusion 360. We have found the following to be most useful for new users:
Foundational Concepts - Build a strong base understanding behind design, before making your first model: http://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?learn=foundational-concepts
Here is a 20 minute video which covers creating a 3D model, with helpful tips along the way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMh2TnfPsaY
Fusion 360 YouTube Channel Playlists -The Fusion 360 for Beginners is particularly useful: https://www.youtube.com/user/AutodeskFusion360/playlists
12 tutorials in under 60 minutes – this gives an overview of many of the features without going into too much detail: http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/learn-training-tutorials