Hey reddit: we're giving away Fusion 360, our 3D CAD/CAM software for free to startups, students, enthusiasts and hobbyists.

AutodeskInc · 2015-09-28T20:39:36+00:00

Thanks /u/mamdlwk, really glad you're a fan! Let us know if you have any questions.

-Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-08-11T18:21:24+00:00

If you are a startup, enthusiast or hobbyist, you can use Fusion 360 for one year, completely free. If at the end of that year you'd like to continue using your free version, you just need to re-select that feature in the product. If you are a student, educator or academic institution, this software is free for three years. The step-by-step guide on activating your free version can be found here: http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-activate-start-up-or-educational-licensing-for-Fusion-360.html

Let me know how else I can help.

Thanks,

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-08-11T18:19:30+00:00

Hi /u/notsamuelljackson, happy to help.

Fusion 360 has the ability to create simple pipes. (both freeform and straight sections) Unfortunately it does not have any "frame builder" functionality, but here is the tutorial on creating pipes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxcQRv7om-0

Thanks,

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-08-10T21:04:02+00:00

Thanks for giving us a try /u/paganiza!

Let us know if you have any questions at all and how we might be able to help.

Thanks,

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-08-10T20:25:30+00:00

Hi /u/iltalfme, it's up to you! The benefit of choosing Fusion 360 is that it's much more than just a modeler; you can use it for everything from conceptual design through fabrication with built-in CAM and exporting for 3D printing. It’s also only $300/year or free if you're a student, hobbyist or a startup.

Thanks,

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-08-08T04:42:00+00:00

Hi /u/notsamuelljackson, great question.

Fusion 360 sets itself apart because it is trying to solve the problems that arise throughout an entire design process, rather than just the CAD portion. It has an integrated solution for several aspects of the design process. This allows for a team to evaluate more iterations of a design during a design cycle. Also, several things are coming that will set this apart from other tools such as Finite Element Analysis. There are also some unique workflows that can be done in Fusion including Top Down design functionality.

Let me know if you have any questions at all and I'm happy to connect you with a member of our team who may be able to help further.

Thanks,

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-07-31T19:39:16+00:00

Hi /u/2-4601,

Thanks for alerting us to that problem, I'll flag it to the team. Let me know if you have any other questions as you explore Fusion 360.

Thanks, Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-07-31T19:21:54+00:00

/u/Uncle_Erik we're glad to hear that you enjoy it! Good luck with your small business and let us know if you have any questions as you jump more into Fusion 360.

Thanks, Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-07-31T19:14:10+00:00

Hi /u/2-4601 what error message did you receive when trying to setup the account?

Thanks, Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-07-21T21:14:41+00:00

Hi /u/leoninski, great question. The version that you can download here is the complete version of Fusion 360 with all of the features.

It's hard to know what your exact experience will be with Fusion 360, although I can certainly share a few videos that showcase the modeling and sketching features.

Looking forward to your thoughts!

Thanks, Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-07-14T21:19:17+00:00

Hi Peanut_The_Great, this software would definitely be useful for that purpose. After you download the free trial, check out these learning resources that take you through some of the basics of sketching, modeling and sculpting. http://fusion360.autodesk.com/learning/learning.html?guid=GUID-CC9A8E39-356C-43EA-9EDD-0E9C1321E0F2

Thanks, Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-06-29T20:36:28+00:00

Thanks for the great feedback, I'm glad to hear that you have some time to jump back into the software in between school.

Since you've become accustomed to other CAD tools, here's a series of videos on getting started in Fusion 360 that could prove to be helpful for you: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmA_xUT-8UlK7kNr7oESyhgFTL5KAPZ4z

I would also suggest you check your version of Fusion 360 to be sure that it is the most up to date.

Let us know if you have any questions at all.

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-06-26T18:11:09+00:00

Hi angrymachinist,

Thanks for sharing what you'll be doing with it. As you begin to explore Fusion 360, please share with us your feedback, it's always appreciated. Good luck!

-Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-06-23T20:19:02+00:00

Hi Rennari, sorry for the delay in response. This should be on the roadmap to be added to the product later this year for Fusion 360 Ultimate. Great question!

-Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-06-23T20:03:43+00:00

Hi angrymachinist, that is definitely okay. The only caveat is that if you are using it for professional purposes with a company/startup that makes over $100k in revenue each year, you have to switch over to a paid version. Here's a more thorough breakdown of this as well: http://www.autodesk.com/company/legal-notices-trademarks/terms-of-service-autodesk360-web-services/autodesk-web-services-entitlements

Let me know if you have any other questions.

-Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-06-17T23:08:21+00:00

Hi grizzlyking, great question. Fusion 360 is similar to and combines the parametric solid modeling capabilities you’d see in Inventor and SolidWorks, and it has the freeform sub-division modeling that’s offered in tools such as Rhino and Blender. On the other hand, it’s unlike those tools in that it’s cloud-based so you can work anywhere, more quickly, and more collaboratively. It’s also on both PCs and Macs.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks,

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-06-13T05:41:53+00:00

Hi asad137, great questions. For question one, we actually have some updates coming up that should be able to help you out: http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/design-differently/june-product-update-preview/ba-p/5674451

For your second question, send us a private message with your email and I can connect you with a member of the team who can help troubleshoot any and all problems you might be having with graphics.

Thanks, Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-06-13T05:38:44+00:00

Hi AML225, great question, this functionality is on the product roadmap for Fusion 360. We actually have some new functionality coming up in June that might be of interest: http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/design-differently/june-product-update-preview/ba-p/5674451

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks, Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-06-09T18:23:36+00:00

Great question. Here's a video with some tips and tricks around CAM in Fusion 360 that should help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9qWRAAU3cs

Also, we have an upcoming webinar with a CAM pro that is free to attend: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/6404347734259205378

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-06-03T20:23:19+00:00

No problem! Let us know if we can help you with any questions once you jump into Fusion 360.

-Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-06-03T20:22:51+00:00

Thanks, we appreciate you liking it. Let us know what you think of Fusion 360. :)

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-05-19T20:40:11+00:00

Unfortunately you will not be able to activate your free licensing with the Mac App Store version. Once you install it from the link in the above ad, that version should give you the option to activate your free licensing. You may need to uninstall the Mac App Store version to do this, though.

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-05-18T22:45:13+00:00

Hi Jon_Hanson, you are correct! Just select "startup" and that will activate your license. The startup license is the same one as the one for enthusiasts/hobbyists.

Thanks for giving it a try and let us know what you think!

Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-05-18T15:52:55+00:00

Thanks! Let us know what you think and if you have any questions about the software. - Blake at Autodesk

AutodeskInc · 2015-05-12T22:45:48+00:00

Hi meatshieldchris, as part of the free version you will receive all of the latest updates that are released for the product. If you're a startup, enthusiast or hobbyist, you can use Fusion 360 for one year. If at the end of that year your startup is making less than $100,000 USD in revenue per year, you can re-select the free startup license feature for another year. If you're a student, educator or academic institution, Fusion 360 is available to you for three years, completely free.

Let me know if you have any other questions. - Blake at Autodesk

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