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--- facilities:fablab:software:fusion360 [2018/07/23 14:27]
Michael Byrne ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation
+++ facilities:fablab:software:fusion360 [2018/08/03 10:59]
Andrei Maberley [Tips and Tricks]
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  ====== Fusion 360 ======
-Fusion 360 is and Autodesk product for CAD CAM.  It is free (as in beer) for students, educators and start-ups.
+[[https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators|Fusion 360]] is and Autodesk product for CAD CAM.  It is free (as in beer) for students, educators and start-ups.  Fusion360 is used by The Edge programming staff when parametric design is an important requirement of a delivery or engagement.  We use parametric design to re-use designs, mainly changing material dimensions (thickness), tooling and design scaling.
+==== ====
-For example of internal work done with fusion 360 check out
+For example of internal work done with fusion 360 check out.
   * [[facilities:fablab:fittings-custom:milkcrate_shelving|Milkcrate Shelving]]
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  ===== Installation =====
-Fusion 360 can be installed either with a web streamer (a small application that then downloads the full install) or from a full download.  As the app is updated frequently, and all updates break backward compatibility we often have installs that are out of sync, leaving files un-openable.  Fusion360 by default also installs for **one user** only.
+Fusion 360 can be installed either with a web streamer (a small application that then downloads the full install) or from a full download.  As the app is updated frequently, and most updates break backward compatibility we often have installs that are out of sync, leaving files un-openable.  Fusion360 by default also installs for **one user** only.
-For these reasons I recommend using the full //admin// install, and download the latest version which can always be found [[https://dl.appstreaming.autodesk.com/production/installers/Fusion%20360%20Admin%20Install.exe|here]]((For more detailed instructions on lab usage consult this document. {{ facilities:fablab:software:advanced_fusion360_lab_installation_instructions_en-gb.pdf |}})). Install it from an admin command prompt with;
+For these reasons we recommend using the full //admin// install, and download the latest version which can always be found [[https://dl.appstreaming.autodesk.com/production/installers/Fusion%20360%20Admin%20Install.exe|here]]((For more detailed instructions on lab usage consult this document. {{ facilities:fablab:software:advanced_fusion360_lab_installation_instructions_en-gb.pdf |}})). Install it from an admin command prompt with;
     "Fusion 360 Admin Install.exe" --globalinstall
 ===== Tips and Tricks =====
 ==== Parametric Design ====
-The tips to successful parameter usage, that is avoiding the dreaded "Over Constrained" errors -
+The tips to successful parameter usage, that is avoiding the dreaded "Over Constrained" errors.
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-Try to make sure that your parameters are controlling only a single dimension at a time. For example - a rectangle that has a length, width is fine.  But if you add a curve with a radius that intersects both edges, and then dimension that curves radius... you could have a problem.  Because the radius limits how far apart the sides can be.
+Make sure that your parameters are controlling only a single dimension at a time. For example - a rectangle that has a length, width is fine.  But if you add a curve with a radius that intersects two edges, and then dimension that curves radius... you have a problem because the radius limits how far apart the sides can be.
+==== ===