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Explore product updates and enhancements, useful Fusion 360 tips and tutorials, roadmap updates and community stories.

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Aaron.Magnin

Aaron attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In industry he's worked with sheet metal, a plumbing manufacturer, and some work with recreational sports products. He then found his way to application engineering and focused on simulation products & technical presentations. On the personal side, he enjoys playing and watching soccer & ice hockey, rides bikes whenever he can, and enjoys traveling.

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QUICK TIP: Shape Optimization

Shape optimization studies provide a powerful way to lightweight parts in Fusion 360. Watch this QUICK TIP to learn how to use these effectively!

QUICK TIP: McMaster Master

Using McMaster parts in Fusion 360 is simple & powerful, but over detailed models can cause problems. Watch this QUICK TIP to learn to simplify these!

QUICK TIP: Slice n’ Dice

Slicing IN a sketch is nice, but did you know that you can slice with a sketch at any time? Watch this Fusion 360 QUICK TIP to learn how!

QUICK TIP: Discover the Undiscovered

Want to switch active documents or show/hide the data panel? There are keyboard shortcuts to do both of these. Watch this QUICK TIP to see what those are.

QUICK TIP: Face Groups

Working with meshes? Then you need to know how to use Face Groups. Check out this QUICK TIP to learn how create and use these to great effect.

June 20, 2017 Update – What’s New

It’s Update time! This time we bring improvements to Sketching, Modeling, Graphics, and HSM CAM. Restart Fusion 360 and Check it Out!

QUICK TIP: Menu Customization

Spend two minutes watching this QUICK TIP to learn how to customize your menu’s size, visibility, and anchor point. Then learn how to reset them back!

QUICK TIP: Import & GO

Do you work with other CAD files? Learn the best practices to import and work with designs from other CAD tools.

QUICK TIP: Pan, Zoom, & Orbit Preferences

Want to use those controls you’ve grown fond of using other design tools? Well guess what, you can! Check out how in this QUICK TIP!

QUICK TIP: Mesh to Solid

Want to turn meshes into solids? Then check out this QUICK TIP to learn some strategies you can employ the next time you need to do this!

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