Autodesk Fusion 101 (Fundamentals)

July 10, 2025 by
Autodesk Fusion 101 (Fundamentals)
EISE Europe, Diana-Maria Feraru

🔧 Fusion Fundamentals

A strong introduction to the UI, modeling basics, file management, and transitioning from other CAD software.

  • Introduction to Fusion (13 videos)
  • Get started with modeling (6)
  • Understanding Fusion design concepts (4)
  • Working with files and projects (3)
  • Subscription and hub management (5)
  • SOLIDWORKS transition guide (10)
  • Mastercam transition guide (7)

🔩 3D Modeling

Learn essential techniques for sketches, parts, meshes, sheet metal, and more.

  • Sketch basics (7)
  • Part modeling with Fusion (16)
  • Mesh modeling with Fusion (6)
  • Introduction to 3D modeling (18)
  • Advanced part modeling techniques (7)
  • Direct modeling with Fusion (4)
  • Sheet metal with Fusion (5)
  • Conceptual modeling fundamentals (8)
  • Principles of digital prototyping (8)

🧩 Assemblies

Cover the essentials of collaborative design and mechanical assemblies.

  • Collaboration in distributed designs (5)
  • Mechanical assemblies fundamentals (12)
  • Creating assemblies (18)

⚙️ Configurations

Understand how to set up and manage configurable designs.

  • Configurations (5)

🛠 Manufacturing – Milling, Turning & Inspection

Overview of machining workflows with Fusion’s CAM extension.

  • Milling basics (17)
  • Turning basics (10)
  • 3D machining (4)
  • The tool library (3)
  • Toolpath template libraries (2)
  • 3+1 and 3+2 milling (7)
  • Inspection (4)

🖨 Manufacturing – Additive

Learn FFF/SLA processes and design strategies for 3D printing.

  • Additive FFF and SLA technologies (5)
  • Design for additive manufacturing with Fusion (1)

🧩 Fusion Extensions

Deep dives into Fusion’s paid add-ons (trial available).

  • Design Extension (8)
  • Manufacturing Extension – Machining (25)
  • Manufacturing Extension – Nesting and Fabrication (8)
  • Manufacturing Extension – Additive (4)
  • Manage Extension (4)
  • Simulation Extension – Generative Design (3)
  • Simulation Extension – Simulation (1)

🤖 Generative Design

Structured path from basics to outcome exploration in generative workflows.

  • Fusion Generative Design (4)
  • Fusion basics for Generative Design (3)
  • Defining a design space (7)
  • Setting up design requirements (4)
  • Exploring outcomes (6)
  • Using Inventor & Desktop Connector (3)
  • 2.5‑axis milling & 2‑axis cutting tips (2)
  • Introduction to generative design (27)

📡 Electronics Design

Focus on circuit board and electronic workflow within Fusion.

  • Electronics fundamentals (11)
  • ECAD (5)

🔬 Simulation

Explore how to use Fusion for analysis tasks like thermal and injection molding.

  • Getting started with simulation (10)
  • Injection molding simulation (6)
  • Thermal analysis (4)

✏️ Drawing Workspace

Covers technical drawing tools like views, annotations, and automation.

  • Intro to Fusion drawings (3)
  • Setting up drawing views (7)
  • Annotating a drawing (13)
  • Drawing automation (3)

Autodesk Fusion 101 (Fundamentals)
EISE Europe, Diana-Maria Feraru July 10, 2025
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