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QUICK TIP: Export Files
The other day a Fusion 360 user reached out to me and asked how to export their files to OBJ. It was at that moment that I realized how we’ve overlooked some of these simple, yet incredibly important tips, in this ‘QUICK TIP’ series. With that in mind, I’ve set out to address these common tasks, starting with the exploration into the different ways to export your Fusion 360 designs.
Watch the tip, shown below to see some of these different methods:
As you can see, the availability of export options is dependent on where, and how you try to do the export. So it’s important to be aware of these nuances the next time you want something other than the standard issue IGES, SAT, or f3D.
By the way, if you want to build this lamp, make sure to see the project in the Design Academy, by clicking this link.
Thanks for reading,
~Aaron
Comments
yanivFDN5N
In the video you are saying that the export tool has PARASOLID (.x_t)? This is a very useful format for me but for some reason I don’t think I have it in my Export Tool. Can you please explain how XT export is possible from Fusion 360?
Aaron.Magnin
I’m sorry I must have miss-spoke. Fusion 360 can import parasolid, but exporting is a no go. Hopefully there’s another file type that will work for you. What system are you trying to go to? I’d be happy to explore a solution for you.
John369
As seen in link below? I was wondering where the link for the design academy is.
Aaron.Magnin
Sorry, that only applies if you open the video on YouTube. Here’s the link: https://academy.autodesk.com/portfolios/light-fixture-living-room
I also updated the text in the blog because it looks like it might have been removed by accident.
gaurav2JLX8
Hello was trying to export a file as an .igs but keep getting this error that reads, “T-Spline bodies must be converted to be included in the exported document. Cancel and use the Convert command to include any T-Spline bodies”. I am not sure what this is as I am fairly new so please any help is appreciated, thank you.
Aaron.Magnin
Curious if you’re still in the T-spline workspace when you try to export. When you exit the creation, it should make an exportable b-rep body.
See here for general help on this subject: http://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-9A356F5F-38E7-4DFA-A058-7E64CC519260
I found this in the forum (great resource you should bookmark!):
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-360-design-validate/export-step-files-error-message/m-p/5681832#M25774