# Fusion 360 getting started and tips **URL:** \ **Category:** Wiki - Store and maintain knowledge\ **Created:** [August 4, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-getting-started-and-tips/5440 "2018-08-04T01:06:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jamtek](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/jamtek/32/12604_2.png) [@Jamtek](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jamtek)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2018, 1:06am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-getting-started-and-tips/5440/1 "2018-08-04T01:06:13Z")
**Here are a few handy Fusion 360 links to get started.** - [How to register for a start-up, personal, or student license for Fusion 360](https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-activate-start-up-or-educational-licensing-for-Fusion-360.html) Note: there are now a three free licence types for Fusion 360. When I renewed this year, I fell into the free personal licence type, which is fine for me, since most of what I do is for myself or pro bono to friends and and family. - [Download link for the latest MaslowCNC post processor](https://cam.autodesk.com/hsmposts?p=maslowcnc) Although never officially released, as of the year 2020 Autodesk continues to update the Post Processor for the Maslow. - [How to add a Post Processor to your Personal Posts in Fusion 360](https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/hsm/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-add-a-Post-Processor-to-your-Personal-Posts-in-Fusion-360.html) - Useful add-ins Dogbone: [https://github.com/DVE2000/Dogbone](https://github.com/DVE2000/Dogbone) YouTube video showing how to create dogbone fillets with script add-in. [https://youtu.be/VZU\_Jpyyc5M](https://youtu.be/VZU_Jpyyc5M) **Tutorials and videos** > **[CNC Class](https://www.instructables.com/CNC-Class/)** > > CNC Class: > In this class, you’ll learn everything you need to know to design and create your own CNC cut projects, whether or not you’ve got access to a CNC router. We'll cover cutting flat panels for flat-pack furniture, carving complex 3D forms,... > **[2D CAD and CAM Class](https://www.instructables.com/CAD-and-CAM-Class/)** > > 2D CAD and CAM Class: Fusion 360 is a powerful cloud-based design and manufacturing tool that connects your entire product development process in one software package. You can design, iterate, test, and fabricate, all while collaborating with anyone... > **[Autodesk Fusion](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiMwMz3RMbW5mbx0iDcRQ2g)** > > Autodesk Fusion is the 3D CAD/CAM/CAE/PCB and cloud collaboration software mechanical engineers, industrial designers and machinists use to design, engineer, simulate, and manufacture their products. This channel is all about teaching you actionable... > **[Lars Christensen](https://www.youtube.com/user/cadcamstuff)** > > Best place to learn more: > https://www.larschristensen.org/about-me [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/dUiIAb1YqeM/maxresdefault.jpg "How to Create a CAD Model from a Photo in Fusion 360! FF96") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUiIAb1YqeM&t=301s) **CAM Optimization discussions** > [@Cutting Improvements: Ramp Down in Corners and Full Height Finish Passes](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cutting-improvements-ramp-down-in-corners-and-full-height-finish-passes/153): > > I am experimenting with two strategies to improve the quality of the cutting: Ramping down the feedrate before making a directional change; and Leaving a small amount of excess material around the part and then doing 1 final full depth finish pass along the contour I think both of these strategies can be accomplished using Fusion360. The rampdown of the feedrate is the easiest. How to Rampdown the Feedrate During Direction Changes Do all of you 2D contour settings like normal. On the Passe… > [@Fusion 360 confusion](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-confusion/3565/9): > > So this took longer than my lunch break, but I was able to diagnose the issues we saw in this thread. Okay, problem the first: Which we already pretty much knew was going on. It’s quite an easy fix. Click on “Box Point”, and several white dots will show up. You will want to click on one of the dots at the top of the model. I selected the center point, but you could quite as easily select a different point. One other quick change I made was to flip the X axis. Not really ne… ---
**Author:** ![peteinakl](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/peteinakl/32/14964_2.png) [@peteinakl](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/peteinakl)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-getting-started-and-tips/5440/3 "2020-02-17T04:26:18Z")
This video unlocked me [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGlLFypnzvg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGlLFypnzvg) This one also useful [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UbAr7VcK4U](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UbAr7VcK4U) ---
**Author:** ![Chad\_Marshall](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/chad_marshall/32/16412_2.png) [@Chad\_Marshall](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Chad_Marshall)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-getting-started-and-tips/5440/4 "2020-05-21T19:00:15Z")
Anything more recent for current version of Fusion 360? ---
**Author:** ![Nick\_Barros](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/nick_barros/32/13508_2.png) [@Nick\_Barros](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Nick_Barros)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-getting-started-and-tips/5440/5 "2020-07-06T23:02:57Z")
Any luck finding updated videos? ---
**Author:** ![Chad\_Marshall](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/chad_marshall/32/16412_2.png) [@Chad\_Marshall](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Chad_Marshall)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-getting-started-and-tips/5440/6 "2020-07-06T23:36:26Z")
Negative ---
**Author:** ![Nick\_Barros](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/nick_barros/32/13508_2.png) [@Nick\_Barros](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Nick_Barros)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-getting-started-and-tips/5440/7 "2020-07-07T21:29:01Z")
Oh well, back to the classroom haha. ---
**Author:** ![Chad\_Marshall](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/chad_marshall/32/16412_2.png) [@Chad\_Marshall](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Chad_Marshall)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-getting-started-and-tips/5440/8 "2020-07-08T16:22:48Z")
@Nick_Barros. I’m still very new to all this. I found that doing a layout in Inkscape and then processing it in JSCut has been the easiest for me. That’s how I did the WFH desk I posted. I’m still learning Fusion, but I’m going through it from the 3D printer point of view because it seems there’s a lot more content out there. Its funny actually. I bought my Maslow first, then I read here that a lot of people got started on 3D printing, so I picked up an Ender 3 Pro and now I’m learning twice as fast. ---
**Author:** ![Nick\_Barros](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/nick_barros/32/13508_2.png) [@Nick\_Barros](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Nick_Barros)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-getting-started-and-tips/5440/9 "2020-07-24T20:29:46Z")
same exact thing as me, I bought a Maslow a few years ago and actually got pretty good at it but then got busy at work and pretty much let it sit for a year and forgot everything I learned. Then I bought a 3D printer (also an Ender 3 pro) now I mess mostly with additive making and less with milling and it has definitely helped me learn fusion. ---
**Author:** ![Jamtek](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/jamtek/32/12604_2.png) [@Jamtek](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jamtek)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fusion-360-getting-started-and-tips/5440/10 "2020-07-26T20:54:58Z")
I thought this YouTube channel has some concise and to the point videos with the newer UI for Fusion that AutoDesk pushed out about a year ago, > **[Product Design Online](https://www.youtube.com/c/ProductDesignOnline/featured)** > > Hi there, I'm Kevin Kennedy! A Product Designer that helps Hobbyists learn Fusion 360. Be sure to check out my website - ProductDesignOnline.com for Fusion 3... Also the official Fusion360 channel has been doing live streams, several recently on CAM.