Fusion 360 Tutorial - Beginner Tips, Tricks and Shortcut keys

[@HariWiguna]

Lars, I've just recently started using Fusion360 and your videos have helped me a lot! Instead of getting overwhelmed, I have benefited from your wisdom in guiding me on what to focus on as a Fusion360 n00b. Plus you are a great teacher! Thank you!

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Hari, thank you for taking the time to watch the video and comment. Really happy you found them helpful! I'll keep them coming. Have an awesome day! Best, Lars

[@antifiat]

Great tips. Those thing really help to speed up my workflow!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you Jay! Have an awesome weekend!

[@eddrm4685]

Some more great tips and tricks...Thank you.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you Ed, more videos in the works :-) Have a great weekend!

[@JuanRamirez-kt1se]

I am so new at this that it has taken me 2 days to draw the first part of a GEAR PULLER. I am now hung up on changing the shape of a solid. I hope I find the answer soon. I appreciate your tutorials a lot, they are clear, concise and to the point. Thank you professor.

[@nevadagunbros]

Awesome Shortcut keyboard. This will save me so much time at work Thanks Lars!

[@cadcamstuff]

you got it :-) Have an awesome day!

[@bluehandsvideo]

Always great information Lars!!! Thank you!! :) Mike

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you Mike :-) Have an awesome day!

[@raneilalonzo]

Great tips and tricks! Thank you very much for this video.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! Glad you liked it. Have an awesome day!!

[@KerryHarrison-Woodturning]

Another good one Lars! Now I'm off to play with gears!!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you! :-)

[@godhasleftthebuilding3224]

hallo Lars I like the vids a lot to help me to get started in (con)fusion 360. I am not the fawtest when it comes to learning drafting programs, therefor I really appreciate your efforts. one thing that would help me even more , if you could highlight the cursor so it is easier to follow its movements on the screen. Thanks again for your great work!

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Peter, Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch the videos! Best, Lars

[@MrRfries]

Hi Lars, I love your videos! Some good tips here. One question. what's the difference between Q Press Pull & E Extrude. Are these 2 hot keys for the same thing? or is there a difference? Thanks

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Roger, Thank you for taking the time to comment. That is a great question that I do not know the answer to.It seems like they are acting the same. I have asked one of the Fusion experts, and will let you know what I find out. :-) Have an awesome weekend!

[@garyspyder]

Hi Lars, do you have video on how to move/rotate by construction plane which is the first thing to know before starting sketches. Videos I've seen always start at blank or new which easier to get but when you upload a solid file it turns confusing on object/sketch rotation or selection of entities need to move or translate in one command.

[@achillesmjb]

Your videos helped me get started with 360. One question: what is the difference between extrude and press/pull? When to use one or the other?

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Mike, Just use press/pull. You will see that the command turns into extrude when adding material. The only real difference is that the press/pull can also add radius. Have an awesome day!

[@yogician]

Thank you!

[@MrDksmall]

Where can we get the keyboard shortcut diagram at 6:40? The link to the list doesn't have the template picture. Thanks!

[@MrDksmall]

Lars Christensen yeah that looks like what you posted with your video. Maybe I can grab a screen shot off the video and make something from that. Thanks!

[@LC-nw2co]

Hi Lars @6:14, i tried a circle, its always blue even my origin turned on. Its black when i hover the cursor over the circle. Is this ok? Thanks!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch! Go and click your name in the upper right and select preferences. Then, click Preview in the left dialog box and check the first item "Sketch- color sketch geometry based on constraint status." I did not realize that was made the difference on the line color when recording the video :-)

[@LC-nw2co]

Lars, thank you! :-)

[@jfpinkston1]

Great tips. Thanks! I noticed recently I'm unable to use the midpoint (x) of a line when assigning constraints. Do you have any insight as to why this disappeared?

[@cadcamstuff]

Interesting!! I have Midpoint constrains available. Can you invite me to one of your projects where this is the case? [e-mail]

[@jfpinkston1]

+Lars Christensen I can invite you later today, but it occurs consistently in any project. I'm beginning to wonder if this is a result of my recent upgrade to Windows 10... Just to be clear, the midpoint constraint is available. The midpoint of a line is what no longer appears. I frequently use the line midpoint to apply horizon/vert constraints and the midpoint "x" point no longer appears.

[@johnpinkston6885]

I posed this question to Taylor Stein in his recent tips video as well. Apparently, after the most recent update, the midpoint "x" is still available, but you must hold down shift to make it visible. Thanks for your great videos!

[@cadcamstuff]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing this John!!

[@dave7203]

Good video, I'll be back for more

[@shemnegahdar8266]

as usual you made another nice video, what if, one like me ask you to make video about customizing fusion cam tool library,would you please do that? thanks

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! Yes!! Tool library is on the list. I'll try to hurry on that one :-)

[@johanpais28]

Hi Lars, I really like your tutorial videos. Much appreciation for the effort! I can't seem to find a Fusion 360 video on bevel gears and meshing bevel gears, have you done one? or does it get into nuclear science? would love a basic tutorial on gears and bevel gears. Also enabling contact in gears for some reason does not work....is it something i'm doing wrong?

[@abpccpba]

Quite helpful Lars.

[@becky3505]

Thanks again. some great tips I shall be using. I actually did a video my self where I used 360 to edit .STL model. BTW, love the beard, suits you.

[@cadcamstuff]

Nice video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKunYoF8rN-CqNE

[@becky3505]

thank you, it was unplanned and very improvised lol

[@Dougout92]

Enjoy your training videos. Have you taught a lesson regarding slicing an object and transfering the slices to a DFX file where I can either cut the slices out on my laser or CNC Plasma cutter? I would then assemble wood or metal slices to a "Stacked" object.

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Doug, I have not, but I have added it to the list :-) Have a great day! Best, Lars

[@otapi]

Hi Lars, Great videos! :) What keyboard do you use? As I see, it has an extra ball to navigate the view very smoothly by left hand.

[@bernardoherrerac.6125]

Muy bueno su video lo hay en español

[@demian4f]

hi lars, your videos are so helpfull to me, i have a one question, can you export geometry from fusion 360 to inventor ? if the answer is yes, how i do ? (sorry for my "english", is not my mother tongue) thanks !!!

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Julio, First do not apologize! Your English is great!! Yes, you can export your Fusion model to Inventor. Check out the first 3 minutes of this video and you should be all set kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYapkJane9unZ5o Let me know if you have any other questions. Have an awesome day!

[@TORDesign]

Reset view - nice to see that features is there, rather than rotating whole model, but I want my front to be bottom - it only offers front or top? (My files always come out wrong way when loading STL into my slicer )

[@karlfimm]

Preferences - general - Z-up rather than Y-up. (Just found that out yesterday)

[@alin_nil123]

Please make editable hotkeys

[@cadcamstuff]

I wish I had that power :-)

[@imranamir2001]

Hi Lars, love your tutorials and how you explain and teach everything in detail. I have just started using Fusion 360 and I'm using MacBook Pro. Before Fusion 360 i was using Sketchup and am quite used to few shortcut keys for Panning and Orbit. Can you tell me what keys along with mouse i can use to Pan and Orbit while still staying within the election?

[@picosdrivethru]

Hi Lars, Is there a specific reason Fusion does not allow custom keyboard shortcuts? I can't understand how such a powerful application doesnt allow such a basic funcitonality. Sorry I'm new to fusion and it blows my mind!

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi picosdrivethru Thank you for watching! They are right around the corner :-).....I think July August.....That of course is just a rumor :-)

[@DustanWebb]

I've watched several videos but one thing I haven't heard you explain is why use "press pull" and not "extrude". Is the a reason other tgan preference? Thanks for all the great tutorials they have taught me a ton

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Dustan Webb Thank you for watching! Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIu3oX-gbdGsr68 Hope this is helpful. Best, Lars

[@osognaeyeglasses]

is there a shortcut for leaving a sketch or for isolate...would be nice to have more shortcuts...but anyway super workflow :) THX

[@cadcamstuff]

Start a sketch, then click on the drop-down arrow on the Stop Sketch icon at the top of the page->Then click the three vertical dots and assign your own custom shortcut 👍😊

[@darrellgehlsen1780]

I am trying to draw a three legged stool with braces between the legs. I can get the top and three legs but can not connect the legs together.The legs angle out from the top. How do I get the plane to draw the brace between two legs?

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Darrell Gehlsen Thank you for watching! Check out this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJ3ZqmaohaiFraM Best, Lars

[@StevePotgieter]

Lars you should always sport a beard. Looks good on you.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you Steve :-) The wife is not a big fan lol

[@StevePotgieter]

Well happy wife = happy life so...