{"id":83908,"date":"2026-03-17T06:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/?p=83908"},"modified":"2026-03-20T07:10:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:10:05","slug":"autodesk-assistant-in-fusion-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/autodesk-assistant-in-fusion-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Autodesk Assistant in Fusion: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Explore Autodesk Assistant in Fusion Tech Preview and discover new ways to model, edit, and manage workflows using natural language.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AA-1024x302.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AA-1024x302.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AA-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AA-768x227.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AA-1536x454.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AA.jpg 1842w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s a big day for Fusion (and for us): the new Autodesk Assistant is now available in-product in Fusion as a Tech Preview. We\u2019ve been heads-down building this to help you stay in flow getting answers, guidance, and running actions through natural-language. These map right to standard Fusion operations in your workflow and more importantly, your timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Autodesk Assistant in Fusion: AI Workflows That Save Hours (Step-by-Step Guide)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TUVkP8KCuaU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"aspect-ratio:500 \/ 281;width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#part-1-anchor-assistant-to-the-right-context\">Part 1: Anchor Assistant to the right context<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#part-2-ask-confirm-execute\">Part 2: Ask, confirm, execute.<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#part-3-full-workflows-you-can-use-immediately\">Part 3: Full workflows you can use immediately<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#part-4-query-your-model-in-real-time\">Part 4: Query your model in real time<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#part-5-learn-and-troubleshoot-without-leaving-fusion\">Part 5: Learn and troubleshoot without leaving Fusion<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#part-6-manufacturing-actions-insights-and-advice\">Part 6: Manufacturing actions, insights, and advice<\/a>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#part-7-onboarding-users-permissions-and-collaboration\">Part 7: Onboarding users, permissions, and collaboration<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#part-8-file-workflows\">Part 8: File workflows<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wrapping-up\">Wrapping up<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Like any AI-powered tool, it\u2019s going to improve as we learn from real usage. In Tech Preview, you should expect some limitations and rough edges but there are already some genuinely amazing time-saving workflows you can start using today. This guide is intentionally practical and a bit \u201clong-form\u201d: it\u2019s a reference you can come back to for prompt patterns, step-by-step workflows, and troubleshooting tips as you get comfortable with Assistant. And we\u2019ll keep expanding this as we fix, refine, and ship new capabilities.<strong><br><\/strong><br>Most of the datasets used in the examples throughout this guide come from the new Fusion sample designs we\u2019ve recently added so feel free to open them and follow along as you try the prompts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And a quick heads-up: Workflow 3.3 is the standout (in this author\u2019s opinion) if you try only one workflow from this article, make it that one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why we\u2019re doing this:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you\u2019re wondering what this means for your work specifically,&nbsp;Autodesk Assistant isn\u2019t here to replace engineering judgment. It\u2019s built to remove friction: fewer repetitive clicks, fast answers<a>,<\/a>&nbsp;and guided execution of standard Fusion operations&nbsp;<em>inside your existing flow<\/em>, while you stay in control of decisions and outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tech-preview-notice\"><strong>Tech preview notice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Autodesk Assistant in Fusion is a Tech Preview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capabilities and command coverage may evolve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some actions may fail, behave inconsistently, or be unsupported<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When Assistant can\u2019t complete an action directly, it should still be able to explain the limitation and walk you through a manual workflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cskip-reading-this-blog\u201d to getting good results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Best practice: ask Assistant to propose steps first before executing anything.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"use-this-3part-prompt-formula\">Use this 3-part prompt formula<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-2-1024x344.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-2-1024x344.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-2-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-2-768x258.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-2.jpg 1380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prompt template:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI want to<strong> [GOAL]<\/strong> on <strong>[TARGET].<\/strong> Constraints: <strong>[UNITS], [DON\u2019T CHANGE X]<\/strong> Propose the steps\/commands first and wait for my confirmation before executing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optionally, add one of these \u201cquality boosters\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cAsk me follow-up questions if anything is ambiguous.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cUse millimeters.\u201d \/ \u201cUse inches.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cIf you can\u2019t execute this directly, explain why and give me the manual steps in Fusion.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-1-anchor-assistant-to-the-right-context\">Part 1: Anchor Assistant to the right context<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Assistant performs best when it has clear context about&nbsp;<em>what<\/em>&nbsp;you mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option A: Select geometry first (recommended)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select a face\/edge\/body, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the timeline feature you want to modify<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Then prompt using \u201cthis selection\u201d language<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-1536x862.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cUse my current selection. What feature is this, and what\u2019s the safest way to modify it?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option B: Name the target explicitly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t select it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIn the component named \u201cHousing\u201d, modify the shell feature to 2.5 mm and keep outer dimensions the same.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-2-ask-confirm-execute\">Part 2: Ask, confirm, execute.<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Run a command or model modification action safely with <strong>\u201cAsk \u2192 Confirm \u2192 Execute\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This workflow keeps you in control and reduces surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-ask-request-a-plan-first\">2.1 Ask (request a plan first)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI want to fillet the appropriate edges to 3 mm on this part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First select all of the edges and then tell me what feature you\u2019ll create.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t execute until I confirm.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-1-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-1-768x370.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-1-1536x739.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-confirm-review-what-assistant-proposes\">2.2 Confirm (review what Assistant proposes)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>When Assistant responds, sanity-check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Did it interpret the right target edges?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are the units correct?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is it creating new features or editing existing ones (as you intended)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-execute-explicitly-approve\">2.3 Execute (explicitly approve)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Yes, go ahead and execute those steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip: If the result isn\u2019t right, use Undo, then adjust the prompt with a tighter constraint (examples below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-3-full-workflows-you-can-use-immediately\">Part 3: Full workflows you can use immediately<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workflow-31nbspbulkselect-modify-huge-time-saver\"><strong>Workflow 3.1:<\/strong> Bulk-select + modify (huge time saver)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This is where Assistant is especially powerful: selecting lots of similar edges\/faces and applying a consistent change. In the interest of space in this already long article, I\u2019m going to skip the confirm and execute steps as neccessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example prompts (feel free to copy\/paste):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cSelect all edges similar to this selected edge, then add a 3 mm fillet to all of them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR more&nbsp;add an additional&nbsp;criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cFind all fillets in this model and change them to 2 mm, except any that are already less than 1 mm.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then include a review step before sending\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cPropose the steps first.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it selects the wrong edges then Undo. Select a more specific surface and re-try:<br><em><br>\u201cSelect edges on the selected face. Exclude circular edges and holes. Show me which edges you plan to include before executing a fillet command\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re happy with it, execute the command and watch Assistant roll through 12 minutes of manual clicking while you get a coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workflow-32nbspmultistep-modeling-combining-actions-into-one-request\"><strong>Workflow 3.2:<\/strong> Multi-step modeling (combining actions into one request)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>As you get comfortable, you can combine several operations into one prompt (still using the \u201cplan first\u201d pattern).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example prompts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cCreate an offset construction plane 30mm in -Y direction from the selected face, then split this body along that plane, then shell the inside of both bodies to 2.5 mm to create an &#8220;open&#8221; shell (use cut faces by default.) Propose the steps first and wait for my confirmation\u201d<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-14-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-14-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-14-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-14.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cCreate a ske<a>t<\/a>ch on this plane, then project the selected edge, then make a pattern of 8 instances of this entity around the z-axis\u201d<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"339\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-15-1024x339.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-15-1024x339.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-15-300x99.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-15-768x254.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-15-1536x509.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-15.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If it can\u2019t execute a step during any of these prompts try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIf any one step isn\u2019t supported, stop and tell me exactly which step failed, why, and the manual Fusion workflow to complete it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"workflow-33nbspparameters-design-intent-setup-once-reuse-everywhere\"><strong>Workflow 3.3:<\/strong> Parameters + design intent (setup once, reuse everywhere)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Assistant can help you create parameters quickly and apply them consistently, which is especially useful early in a design. This is one of my favorites as I\u2019m notorious for forgetting to add parameters. It is incredibly impactful for enabling downstream workflows like configurations with your product designs. It&#8217;s also one of the few prompts I&#8217;d advise starting in a &#8220;blank canvas&#8221; setting. We&#8217;re actively exploring geometry from thin air, but felt that what we&#8217;re delivering in this release is more aligned with removing tedious tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example prompts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cCreate a user parameter called WallThickness and set it to 2.5 mm.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cCreate all the user parameters I would need to design a phone case (wall&nbsp;&nbsp;thickness, clearance, corner radius, camera cutout, etc.).<\/em> <em>Use mm, name them clearly, and propose the list before creating them.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want guardrails for your existing design:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cDon\u2019t change any existing parameter values. Only add new parameters. Return the parameter table as a list (name, value, description).\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-4-query-your-model-in-real-time\">Part 4: Query your model in real time<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Use Assistant like a model analyst when you need answers fast without clicking through dialogs or hunting in the browser.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended test prompts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cWhat\u2019s the volume of this body? Use cubic millimeters.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Can you list all the fillet features in this model, and point out any that may be too small for downstream machining operations&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cHow many instances of the body \u201ckeys\u201d are there in this assembly?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cFind edges similar to this selected edge and explain what makes&nbsp;them&nbsp;&nbsp;similar.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;This model came from a colleague and has US spec bolts in it, I&#8217;m in the UK and need UK spec bolts that I can buy locally, what would you suggest as alternatives to those in the design?&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-13-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-13-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-13-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-13-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-13-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-13.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If the answer is incomplete ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat information are you missing to answer accurately?&#8221;<br>&#8220;Tell me what to select or what to expand in the browser\/timeline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-5-learn-and-troubleshoot-without-leaving-fusion\">Part 5: Learn and troubleshoot without leaving Fusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Assistant can provide contextual guidance when you\u2019re learning whether that\u2019s a workflow or a specific command or just hitting unexpected errors. You can keep moving instead of switching to external documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"51-learn-a-workflow-stepbystep\">5.1 Learn a workflow (step-by-step)<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201c<em>How do I create a swept cut? Ask me clarifying questions about profile\/path if needed.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cHow do I check if this part can actually be injection molded?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cWhat are the steps to create a threaded hole, and what settings should I double-check?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cHow do I create an entire consumer product from scratch?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cWhat\u2019s the difference between Join and New Body, and when should I use each?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-11.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-11-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-11-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-11-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-11-1536x858.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"52-diagnose-a-failure-give-it-evidence-if-possible\">5.2 Diagnose a failure (give it evidence if possible)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>When something fails, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What you tried<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you expected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any visible error text<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What geometry\/feature is involved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Troubleshooting prompts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cWhy are some of my timeline icons red? Explain what it means and the fastest way to fix it.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<em>What does the yellow warning icon mean in the timeline? What should I check first?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"36\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-11.png 928w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-11-300x12.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-11-768x30.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"53-when-you-need-escalationstyle-help\"><strong>5.3 When you need escalation-style help<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This is an example of a prompt that may be limited due to your Fusion entitlements, geographic location, or support access. We suggest to use prompts that force an actionable checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cI\u2019m stuck and need to resolve this today. Give me a diagnostic checklist in priority order. For each step, tell me where to click in Fusion&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cCan you connect me with Autodesk support?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-6-manufacturing-actions-insights-and-advice\">Part 6: Manufacturing actions, insights, and advice<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get much more useful manufacturing results when you tell Autodesk Assistant&nbsp;<strong>how the part will be made and what constraints matter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Process:<\/strong>&nbsp;CNC milling, turning, sheet metal, 3D printing, injection molding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Material<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tolerance \/ fit requirements<\/strong>&nbsp;(critical faces, press\/slip fits, cosmetic surfaces)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Machine constraints:<\/strong>&nbsp;3-axis vs 5-axis, max stock size, tool limits (if known)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended starter prompts for manufacturing guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201c<em>Review this part for&nbsp;<strong>3-axis CNC machinability<\/strong>. Call out undercuts, deep pockets, sharp internal corners, and thin walls. Suggest changes that preserve overall dimensions and function.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cSuggest a&nbsp;<strong>setup orientation and datum strategy<\/strong>&nbsp;for this part. Explain tradeoffs (tool access, rigidity, finishing).\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cI\u2019m&nbsp;<strong>3D printing in PLA<\/strong>. Identify areas that likely need support and suggest design tweaks. Ask me for nozzle size and layer height if needed.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-10.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-10-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-10-1536x863.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best practice:<\/strong>&nbsp;treat manufacturing output as guidance and validate against your shop standards, tooling, and project requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"manufacturing-cam-workspace-actions\"><strong>Manufacturing (CAM) workspace actions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re in the&nbsp;<strong>Manufacturing workspace<\/strong>, you can use the same \u201cdescribe what you want\u201d approach to&nbsp;<strong>create, update, rename, delete, and manage<\/strong>&nbsp;CAM items like setups, operations, and toolpaths without manually hunting through menus. (Coverage can vary in Tech Preview, so if something doesn\u2019t run, ask for the manual steps.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Helpful safety add-on (copy\/paste):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPropose the steps first and wait for my confirmation before executing.<br>If you can\u2019t execute it, tell me why and give the manual steps.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create, delete, update, and rename various aspects of the manufacturing process and of course do combinations of each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1078\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-9.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-9-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-9-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-9-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-9-1536x862.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Setup management example prompts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cCreate a turning setup called LatheOp1.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDelete all milling setups.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSet the WCS origin mode to stock box point for Setup1.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cRename Setup1 to MainSetup.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Operation management prompts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cCreate an adaptive clearing called Roughing1 in Setup2.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCreate a blend operation with 5000 rpm spindle speed.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDelete all operations containing \u2018rough\u2019 in Setup2.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSet spindle speed to 8000 rpm for Face1.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cRename Face2 to NewName.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-8.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-8-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-8-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-8-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-8-1536x860.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toolpath management prompts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cRegenerate all invalid toolpaths.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cProtect all toolpaths in Setup1.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cSuppress all empty toolpaths.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cDelete empty toolpaths in Pattern1.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-7-onboarding-users-permissions-and-collaboration\">Part 7: Onboarding users, permissions, and collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Collaboration workflows often depend on your team\u2019s setup and permissions and are going to vary according to entitlements and how your company is setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Team management and permission workflows require a Collaborative Editing Hub setup and standard Fusion project permissions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistant can help you understand what\u2019s required and guide you through the steps\u2014even if it can\u2019t complete every permission action automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recommended prompts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>&#8220;Show me the access john@example.com has on ProjectA, ProjectB and Folder1 of ProjectC&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>&#8220;Invite user@example.com to folder &#8216;Design Files&#8217; in project &#8216;My Project&#8217; as Viewer&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201c<em>Change the role of groups &#8216;Engineering Team&#8217; to Editor in folder &#8216;My Folder&#8217; in project &#8216;My Project&#8217;\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cRename folder &#8216;My Folder&#8217; to &#8216;New Folder Name&#8217; in project &#8216;My Project&#8217;\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1077\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-7.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-7-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-7-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-7-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-7-1536x862.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"part-8-file-workflows\">Part 8: File workflows<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Assistant can also help with everything that goes on around the Fusion model: exports, formats, and sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Export and formats prompts:<\/strong><br>\u201cHow do I export this as a STEP file? Include the best settings for sharing with a supplier.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhat file formats does Fusion support for import, and which one would you recommend that I use for [SolidWorks\/Inventor\/mesh\/etc.]?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1077\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-84313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-6.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-6-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-6-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-6-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-18-6-1536x862.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrapping-up\">Wrapping up<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Autodesk Assistant is here to help you stay in flow\u2014turning natural-language intent into guided execution inside Fusion, whether that\u2019s making changes in the timeline, interrogating model properties, troubleshooting issues, or moving work forward in the Manufacturing workspace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>One last tip: \u201cBetter prompts beat longer prompts\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Tech Preview, you should expect evolving coverage and occasional limitations. When something isn\u2019t supported or doesn\u2019t behave as expected, the best move is to ask Assistant to explain what it can\u2019t do yet and walk you through the manual steps, then refine your prompt with clearer targets and constraints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest wins tend to come from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anchoring context (select geometry or name the feature\/component)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using Ask \u2192 Confirm \u2192 Execute for action requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaning on Assistant for bulk edits, model inspection, and CAM setup\/operation\/toolpath management where repetitive clicks add up fast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is meant to be a resource you can return to as you build your own prompt habits and workflows. We\u2019ll keep expanding it as we learn from real-world use, improve reliability, and introduce new capabilities so if you discover a prompt pattern that saves you time, keep it, reuse it, and share it back with us.<br><br>Finally, if you\u2019d like to help improve Autodesk Assistant, you can thumbs up\/down any response and add a quick comment our team reviews this feedback and uses it to prioritize fixes and improvements (yes, real people read it).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you want to see updates earlier and collaborate more directly with the team, consider joining the Insider program for early feature previews and collaboration with our team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore Autodesk Assistant in Fusion Tech Preview and discover new ways to model, edit, and manage workflows using natural language. Today\u2019s a big day for Fusion (and for us): the new Autodesk Assistant is now available in-product in Fusion as a Tech Preview. 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