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Even when a new tool looks promising, most organizations have years of PCB designs, schematics, component libraries, and production data tied to existing projects, making migration a significant undertaking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why Autodesk&#8217;s new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/support\/technical\/article\/caas\/sfdcarticles\/sfdcarticles\/How-to-import-Altium-schematic-and-PCB-files-in-Autodesk-Fusion-Electronics.html\">Altium Project Import<\/a> capability for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/overview\">Fusion <\/a>is significant. Instead of asking engineering teams to start over, it provides a way to bring existing Altium Designer projects directly into Fusion and continue development using work that&#8217;s already been done.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For teams exploring Fusion, that changes the conversation from &#8220;How much work will migration require?&#8221; to &#8220;How would our existing projects fit within a connected product development platform?&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Boston-Tech-Center-Aloft-1890-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Autodesk Fusion for electronics design.\" class=\"wp-image-93050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Boston-Tech-Center-Aloft-1890-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Boston-Tech-Center-Aloft-1890-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Boston-Tech-Center-Aloft-1890-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Boston-Tech-Center-Aloft-1890-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Boston-Tech-Center-Aloft-1890.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"evaluate-fusion-with-real-projectsnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluate Fusion with real projects <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to evaluate a new electronics platform is with the products you&#8217;re already developing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Altium Project Import, teams can bring existing designs into Fusion and evaluate them using familiar projects rather than recreating designs from scratch. This provides a practical way to explore Fusion while minimizing disruption to active development programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-altium-project-import-brings-into-fusionnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Altium Project Import brings into Fusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fusion can now translate Altium Designer projects directly into the electronics workspace, importing key project information that helps preserve design intent and streamline migration workflows, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schematics&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PCB layout data&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Components&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nets&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Footprints&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Layer information&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Design structure&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bringing this information into Fusion, teams can preserve much of the original design intent while reducing the manual recreation work traditionally associated with migration projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-this-matters-for-product-development-teamsnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why this matters for product development teams <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most companies aren&#8217;t building standalone circuit boards. They&#8217;re building products that typically combine electronics, mechanical components, enclosures, fasteners, assemblies, manufacturing processes, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many organizations, these activities occur in separate systems managed by different teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PCB designer works in one application.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A mechanical engineer works in another.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manufacturing planning happens elsewhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every design change creates another handoff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As products become more complex, those handoffs become increasingly difficult to manage. By bringing Altium projects into Fusion, teams can begin working in a more connected environment where electronics, mechanical design, and manufacturing workflows can coexist within a single platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-after-the-pcb-is-finishednbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens after the PCB is finished? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PCB may be the heart of a product, but it is rarely the entire product. Fusion extends beyond electronics design by combining PCB workflows with mechanical CAD, simulation, manufacturing, and data management capabilities. This allows teams to move from electronics design to physical product development without constantly moving information between disconnected systems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bringing existing Altium projects into Fusion , teams can evaluate these connected workflows using designs they already know, making it easier to understand how electronics, mechanical development, and manufacturing come together throughout the product lifecycle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal isn&#8217;t simply to import an Altium project. It&#8217;s to explore how electronics, mechanical design, and manufacturing can come together in a connected product development environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get started with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/fusion-360\/choose-usage\">30-day free trial<\/a> of Fusion and evaluate the experience using the projects your team already knows best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790695159482\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can Fusion import Altium Designer projects?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Fusion electronics can translate Altium Designer projects directly into Fusion, including schematics, PCB layout, entire components libraries, nets, footprints, layers, and project structures.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790695173874\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What data is imported from Altium into Fusion?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Fusion&#8217;s Altium Project Import capability can import schematics, PCB layout data, components, nets, footprints, layer information, and design structure, helping teams continue development using existing project data.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790695184194\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need to rebuild my PCB designs when moving from Altium to Fusion?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No. Altium Project Import is designed to reduce manual recreation work by allowing teams to bring existing designs directly into Fusion.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790695237857\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why would an Altium user consider Fusion?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Many electronics teams evaluate Fusion because it combines electronics design, mechanical CAD, simulation, manufacturing workflows, collaboration, and data management in a connected platform.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790695292793\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I design an enclosure around an imported Altium PCB?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. Once PCB data is brought into Fusion, teams can use Fusion&#8217;s mechanical design tools to create enclosures, assemblies, mounting systems, and other product components around the electronic design.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790695322621\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is Fusion a replacement for Altium Designer?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">That depends on the organization and workflow. 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