3D Modeling

3D modeling can be done with different software including Fusion 360.

Fusion 360 Fundamentals

• What is Fusion 360?

• Fusion 360 fundamentals

  • Introduction to Fusion 360 (5:56)

Create Autodesk Account and Unlock Student Access

• If you don't already have one, create an Autodesk Account at accounts.autodesk.com using your Eagle email address. 

• Verify you are student to remove the 30 day trial restriction 

  • The instructions to do this may change but recently they were as follows: 

    1. Go to www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview

    2. Fill out the form and verify in email

    3. Submit a screenshot showing your Education License on the page it takes you to after verifying. Alternatively, on www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview it should show "Your educational access to Autodesk products is valid through..." after you register, or you could screenshot Fusion 360 running with "Education License" and your initials visible at the top, or screenshot the verification email.  

Run Fusion 360

• If you have a computer that meets the requirements, try to install Fusion 360 from Autodesk.

  • You do not need to add anyone to a team in Fusion 360. 

• If you don't have a computer that meets the requirements you can install Fusion 360 on a university lab computer or try the browser based version at fusion.online.autodesk.com. FAQ. 

Fusion 360 Orientation

• Fusion 360 fundamentals

  • User interface overview (7:37)

    1. Help - Show Learning Panel

    2. Preferences - Show tooltips

    3. Use Design workspace

    4. Create Sketch

    5. Canvas and Components

    6. View cube and Home icon

    7. Zoom and Pan

Fusion 360 Tutorials

• Design a 3D Printed Lampshade (11:13)