Fusion360 a guide to freeform modelling

Fusion360– A Guide to Freeform Modelling

Product Designing and Fusion360

Neo Endian, 28th May 2017

Contents

1. Houskeeping (Admin matters)

2. Install Fusion 360 and Sign-in

3. Explore the interface

4. Fusion360 1-2-3 (Build a Lamp)

5. Quick Notes

Housekeeping

Product Designing and Fusion360

Rules of Engagement

1. My name is Neo En-Dian. You may call me Neo, or En-Dian.

• My assistant is Judith.

2. Raise your hand to stop me anytime.• I may ask you to hold the

question/thought for later.

3. Respect is the foundation for all interaction.

THE MOST IMPORTANT RULE

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Install Fusion360 and Sign-In

Product Designing and Fusion360

Step 1: Create Fusion 360 Account

What you need:

•Valid email account

To Do:Sign up for Fusion

360 Educator License

Step 2: Projects, New Designs

•Everything is saved to cloud•Designs are organized by Project folders• Easily share designs through “People”

•You can work offline too (<7 day-old designs)

Explore the Interface

Product Designing and Fusion360

Fusion360 Interface

1. Application bar2. Profile and help

3. Toolbar

Click on this web link for a brief explanation on each part

4. ViewCube

6. Canvas & marking menu

8. Navigation bar & Display settings

5. Browser

7. Timeline

Step 3: Camera Commands

•Zoom Camera: Scroll wheel

•Pan Camera: Middle mouse (hold and drag)

•Rotate Camera: Shift + Middle mouse (hold and drag)

Fusion360 1-2-3

Product Designing and Fusion360

Video Tutorials

Autodesk Youtube guide

•Part 1 – Create the Base

•Part 2 – Sculpt the Neck

•Part 3 – Sculpt the Shade

•Part 4 – Materials and Rendering

Quick Notes

Product Designing and Fusion360

Simplest Fusion360 Flow

2D Sketch

3D Create

Modify

C-Plane

Notes: 2D Sketch

Common Shortcuts

•L is for Line

•R is for Rectangle

•C is for Circle (Centre-diameter style)

•D is for Dimension

Notes: 3D Create

Common Shortcuts

•E is for Extrude

•You can also create simple 3D shapes directly

Notes: Modify

Common Shortcuts

•Q is for Press/Pull

•F is for Fillet

•M is for Move