Category: Tutorials

  • Top 20 Autodesk Fusion Technical Questions Answered: Your Complete Troubleshooting FAQ

    Find clear answers to the top 20 Autodesk Fusion technical questions, including modeling, assemblies, simulation, and CAM issues. Get quick fixes and links to deeper guides. 1. Why won’t my sketch fully constrain in Fusion? This happens when geometric or dimensional constraints are missing. Small gaps or misaligned endpoints often cause under‑constrained sketches. Use Show…

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  • The Sweep Command in Fusion: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 7)

    Learn how to use the Sweep command in Fusion to create smooth, complex shapes with ease. Perfect for beginners—step-by-step tips, pro tricks, and simple workflows to get started today. Hi everyone! It’s Brad Tallis from CAD Ed, bringing you the next installment of the Fusion Getting Started series where we walk through how to create…

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  • Working with Imported Geometry in Fusion: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 6)

    Learn best practices for working with imported geometry in Fusion, including direct editing, rigid groups, constraints, and appearance settings for assemblies. Brad here again, from CAD Ed, with the next installment in the Getting Started with Fusion series, where we create a fishing reel from start to finish. One of the most valuable capabilities in…

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  • Editing Features in the Fusion Timeline to Modify Your Design: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 4)

    Learn how to edit features in the Fusion timeline, use patterns, and apply parametric updates for flexible, efficient 3D modeling. Welcome back to the Getting Started with Fusion tutorial series, where I walk you through how to create a fishing reel from start to finish! Today we’re going to explore an extremely powerful capabilities –…

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  • Creating and Modifying a 3D Model in Autodesk Fusion: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 3)

    Create and modify a 3D model in Fusion using revolve, fillet, extrude, hole, and circular pattern—plus tips for saving and organizing your design. Brad from CAD Ed here again. Welcome back to the next installment of the Getting Started in Fusion series, where I walk you through creating a fishing reel from start to finish!…

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  • How to Create Sketches in Autodesk Fusion: A Beginner’s Guide (Part 2)

    Learn how to create sketches in Fusion with this beginner-friendly guide. Includes steps for selecting planes, using sketch tools, adding dimensions, and constraints. Welcome back to our Getting Started with Fusion series! In the last post, we explored the Fusion interface—how to navigate workspaces, toolbars, and the viewport so you feel at home in the…

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  • How to Create Criss-Cross Grooves in Fusion for Machining

    Phil Eichmiller, Senior QA Engineer shows you how to design criss-cross grooves in Fusion using sketches, sweeps, and pattern tools for precise machining control. Crosshatch or criss-cross groove patterns are common in machining for texture, grip, or aesthetic purposes. While machinists often have clever tricks for producing these patterns directly on the shop floor, you…

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  • How to Navigate the Autodesk Fusion Interface: A Beginners Guide (Part 1)

    Learn how to navigate the Fusion interface with tips on workspaces, toolbars, data panel, timeline, and viewport controls—plus pro tips for efficiency. Hi, I’m Brad Tallis, Founder of CAD Ed LLC, and I’m excited to kick off our Getting Started with Fusion series—a set of short, practical videos designed to help you learn Fusion step…

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  • What Can Be 3D Printed? A Complete Guide to Materials Used in 3D Printing [Update 2025]

    Using the right material for your 3D printed project can make or break the final result. Fortunately, there are many options to choose from, whether it be plastic, metal, or even polymer.

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  • Troubleshooting Splines and Open Sketch Profiles in Autodesk Fusion

    Phil Eichmiller, Senior QA Engineer on the Autodesk Fusion team shows you how to fix spline and sketch profile issues for smoother designs and successful extrusions. Working with splines and sketch profiles in Fusion can be tricky, especially when your sketch won’t extrude or behaves unexpectedly. This tutorial walks you through common issues and practical…

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  • 5 Innovative Ways to Use Automated Modeling in Autodesk Fusion

    Oliver Briggs, Fusion expert at EduCAD, highlights 5 unique ways to use automated modeling in Fusion to collaborate faster, streamline prototyping, create custom tooling, accelerate design, and optimize workflows. Automated modeling in Fusion is a breakthrough for design and engineering workflows, streamlining tasks that once required hours of manual modeling. While most users know the…

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  • Using Motion Links for Hinged Joints in Fusion

    Richard Stubley, Fusion Senior Product Manager shows you how to easily coordinate multiple hinged joints using motion links in Fusion. Learn best practices for joint placement and assembly modeling for smooth, realistic motion. If you’ve ever struggled to coordinate multiple hinged joints in a complex assembly—like a folding A-frame cart with several moving parts, you’re…

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  • Start Your Designs Right: See Fusion’s New Intent-Driven Design – Now in Preview

    Intent-driven design brings flexibility to starting designs, organizing components, and moving between parts and assemblies in Autodesk Fusion.

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  • Copy & Paste in Fusion: How to Move Bodies and Components Between Designs

    Learn how to copy and paste bodies and components between Fusion designs. This tutorial covers important workflows for transferring geometry, retaining feature history, and solving common copy-paste challenges in your CAD projects. Copy & paste in Fusion Copying a body or part of your design from one Fusion file to another can sometimes feel frustratingly…

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  • How to Center a Part With Constrain Components in Fusion

    Learn how to center parts precisely using constrain components in Autodesk Fusion for faster, more accurate assembly alignment. How to center a part with constrain components in Fusion When building assemblies in Fusion, centering parts accurately ensures perfect alignment and smooth operation. Instead of manually eyeballing geometry or relying on repeated moves, you can use…

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