{"id":26092,"date":"2021-11-29T17:23:03","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T01:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=26092"},"modified":"2024-03-25T01:45:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T08:45:54","slug":"november-2021-product-update-whats-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/november-2021-product-update-whats-new\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2021 Product Update – What’s New"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

See V.2.0.11685 improvements and fixes here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
V.2.0.11680<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> In this edition of the What\u2019s New blog post, you\u2019ll notice a slight\u00a0update in how we present the content. With Fusion 360 encompassing so many areas of expertise, our What\u2019s New blog posts have become increasingly longer and longer, which is not ideal. That\u2019s why for this November update, we\u2019re going to focus on the major highlights.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our goal here is to keep these product update blog posts as short, concise, and tight, so you can know what\u2019s new as quickly as possible. If you do want to spend a little more time learning about improvements and bug fixes, we included a link to a forum thread at the bottom of this post that contains all those goodies for you to dive into. Thanks for your continued support! We\u2019d love to hear what you think about this new format! And with that, on with the show.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

Usability<\/h2>\n\n

New 3DConnexion SpaceMouse SDK Out-of-Preview (Windows Only)<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After spending some time as a Preview feature, we are delighted to announce that Fusion 360 now features the latest SpaceMouse SDK V.4.0 on Windows, supporting features such as Lock Horizon. Previously available to try as a Preview feature, we took your feedback, worked with our partners at 3DConnexion, improved the preview, and made this production experience better and more seamless than ever. Please note that macOS is still on v3 of the SDK.<\/p>\n\n\n

Fusion 360 now supports Windows 11 and macOS Monterey <\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Every new version of an operating system comes with a slew of updates to our services and how Fusion 360 runs. We\u2019re happy to announce that Fusion 360 is officially supported on Windows 11 and macOS Monterey.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more improvements and fixes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Electronics Design<\/h2>\n\n

Add 3D models to parts directly in the Schematic or PCB Editor<\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In Fusion 360, you can view and edit your PCB in the 3D Model space in a matter of moments. Using library parts that have 3D models assigned to the footprint is the most effective way to work in the electronic design space, but there will be times the parts you used had did not have a 3D model available, resulting in a default 3D grey box. To add a 3D model to the footprint would constitute editing the library and adding the 3D model in the library editor workspace. With this update, you have the convenience of mapping or creating a 3D model for your parts directly from the PCB or the schematic workspaces. <\/p>\n\n\n

Sketch Circles can now be used to as holes in the 3D PCB <\/h3>\n\n\n

Originally holes you defined in the Sketch environment in the Design workspace were exposed as circles on the Dimension layer in Electronics Design. We have Improved this experience by replacing the circle for holes in the PCB, defining a proper hole-to-hole relationship for correct manufacturing output.<\/p>\n\n\n

Template for DIP socket package in the Package Editor<\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We have added a new package type, DIP Socket, commonly used on designs that require the component to be easily replaced, such as programmable devices. In this release, we support Open frame types, and we are also planning to cover the additional Socket types in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coming soon: Direct link from Tinkercad Circuits into Fusion 360 for electronic designs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tinkercad Circuits has become a massively used tool for electronic design and simulation at high schools and some colleges. Its shallow learning curve is ideal for beginners. Beginning 12\/6, Tinkercad will provide a Send To option on the Tinkercad Circuits space that will allow users to directly send all components in their design along with a schematic into Fusion 360, where they will find all components already mapped in Fusion 360 (including a 3D representation for the 3D Board, available in the parts library). You can then continue all the necessary work to get a PCB in Fusion 360 (routing, defining which side of the board you need to place the different objects, manufacturing the PCB, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n

New library Parts: IC_Wireless_RF<\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Popular Lora chips (IC_Wireless-RF library) from Semtech, Microchip which are present in Lora Modules, have been widely used for IoT applications. LoRa modules are commonly used for applications that transmit small chunks of data with low bit rates, making it ideal for actuators and sensors to operate in low power mode. Now available in the Electronics library, these IC parts will be useful when you decide to develop your own custom board.<\/p>\n\n\n

Drawing & Documentation<\/h2>\n\n

Manage Extension Model Properties now supported in Title block<\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Attributes in your drawing templates support properties from the Manage Extension. These properties are \u201cDrawing Number,\u201d \u201cLifecycle,\u201d \u201cRevision,\u201d and \u201cState.\u201d If you are using Manage Extension, these attributes will be automatically populated with information from Fusion Manage Extension.  

We have also expanded the Manage Extension attributes to include properties from the model, such as Model Item Number, Model Lifecycle, Model Revision, and Model State. Smart rules control the information displayed in the title block. For instance, the overall component properties are displayed if the drawing sheet contains views of multiple components. However, if a single part is shown on a drawing sheet, the Manage Extension properties displayed are specific to that part. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more Drawings, improvements, and fixes. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Manufacture<\/h2>\n\n

Now out-of-preview: Machine Simulation and Builder<\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After being in Public Preview for a while, we\u2019re excited to say that the ability to build your own CNC machine with Machine Builder and simulate it in context to the toolpaths with Machine Simulation is now available as a production feature. We\u2019ve improved the performance too, with a faster loading time. To learn more about the benefits of Machine Simulation and how you can build your own machines within Fusion 360, check out this video: Fusion 360 Machine Simulation – Machine Builder<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Rest Machining for Flat strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For those of you using Flat machining strategies, you\u2019ll be glad to know that the Rest Machining option is now available in the Geometry tab. Rest, which stands for Re<\/strong>main St<\/strong>ock, limits the operation to only remove material that a previous tool\/operation could not remove. With this option enabled, you\u2019ll have the ability to use the most efficient tooling and still complete the part to the right specification.<\/p>\n\n\n

Automatic Collision Avoidance for 4 Axis Rotary<\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Available in other strategies like Steep & Shallow, Collision Avoidance now comes to 4 Axis Rotary. Located under the multi-axis tab in the Rotary command dialog, turning this on will automatically tilt the tool around the rotary axis to avoid collision between the shaft or holder and part. This ensures a more autonomous toolpath strategy that should save you on programming time so that you can make the most out of your machines.<\/p>\n\n\n

Ability to Machine Under Cut Regions for Steep & Shallow<\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Steep & Shallow strategy just got even smarter, and it now can machine under-cut regions in your part. This furthers the automation programming toolpaths for complex geometry. The ability currently supports 3-axis Lollipop or slot mill and all 5-axis milling tools. Note that your Threshold angle must be set to 0 for this work.<\/p>\n\n\n

Post Processors, Machines, and Tooling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n

We\u2019ve added a few new post processors to our post library:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

Hurco Turning<\/a> with WinMax control and the Meltio M450 metal additive printer (this post exports DED toolpaths using the additive FFF operations in gcode format).

See our Improvements and fixes forum thread for what\u2019s new with existing post processors.
See our extensive list of post processors in our post library.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

New self-paced learning for Manufacturing<\/h3>\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We added two new video series that are available on the Fusion 360 self-paced learning site<\/a> to help you get started with different aspects of manufacturing: The Tool Library<\/a> video series and The Additive Build Extension<\/a> series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n