Fusion 360 Tutorial: Get a Grip on Components, Bodies & Assemblies

[@themadcow8191]

I never knew I needed CAD filesystems explained with foam boards. Suddenly everything makes so much more sense.

[@UselessDuckCompany]

This is the best explanation video I have seen. I appreciate the time you put into the interactive whiteboard part, even though the hedge trimmers had trouble cutting those strings :)

[@okflyer777]

Lars, you're absolutely the BEST. Despite being quite entertaining, you're presentation was extremely well thought out, expertly delivered and stayed on-point. Nice work!!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you so much Bill, and thank you for taking the time to comment. Happy you like the video!!! Have an awesome day! Best, Lars

[@alphaxg1]

I've taken a few Fusion 360 courses and no one does a better job at explaining this software. Excellent teacher!

[@cncwoodworxroc6881]

Lars, what can someone say? this entire fusion video tutorial should ABSOLUTELY be adopted by fusion to REPLACE their lesson sets! The time it saves keeps those learning fusion engaged in the product, the explanation is paced perfectly and effortless with visual demonstrations to boot. Im hooked, you have earned a permanent subscriber here!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you so much, Chris👍😊

[@plasticochido]

Oh! I finally get the difference. I used to be a SolidWorks user, so I was used to do separate parts. The fact that you can model everything with reference to the first part is quite cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@JohnDK165]

As a raw beginner on Fusion I'm really grateful to have found your videos. They're Brilliant. Just don't stop 'til I've learnt a lot more! Many Thanks

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you so much John Den !

[@plavix2215]

Can only confirm that. To use fusion without any tutorial is like trying to put a key into a blank sheet of metal. Really not that intuitive if you don't know anything about these structures.

[@georgecorsautiii1744]

Well explained, I have been watching videos on Fusion for three days now and thanks to you it finally clicked!

[@cadcamstuff]

That is Awesome, George. Thank you for watching!!

[@dalefollett1093]

This video has helped me more than words can describe. I use Fusion 360 to design functional 3D printed parts for my small business (automotive electronics and module enclosures) and the tips/tricks you laid out in laymens terms in this video have totally changed how I use fusion 360 and is going to make me so much more productive. THANK YOU!

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome 👍😊Thank you for watching

[@CarbonGlassMan]

You're my new favorite channel. I am going to watch your videos until I have them memorized. Thanks for making them.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you for taking the time to watch them. Have an awesome day! Best, Lars

[@dnainkable]

This video made me laugh and cry a little all at the same time. Coming from SolidWorks the concepts regarding assemblies made sense. I will be checking out your other videos as time progresses to learn more. Thanks!

[@supernova-4420]

As a uni student, this couldnt be more helpful and entertaining at the same time!

[@LuapAzerty]

I'm an industrial design student, and coming from solidworks , this is really helpful ! Thanks

[@sjdennis]

Lars, just found this video thanks for demystifying some of the workflow for fusion. As a side note when you are doing a cut you can specify which bodies or components you with it to cut through with the drop down option "Objects To Cut" in the extrude function.

[@etherealedits4u]

The amount of work you put into making a single video made me so happy and motivated. Thanks for the great content.

[@orobocigano]

Maybe the most value for my time was achieved on this video! Thank you sir!

[@carpanimachine1875]

Has to be the best video I've ever seen. Made me laugh so hard the first time I had to watch it twice just to make sure I understood what you were saying. That video was a lot of work and your illustration was hilarious. Thanks for putting so much effort into this to help it all make sense.

[@jeffreymurphy7703]

Thanks again Lars. I've been doing things the old way...and linking in all of my components into one "master" assembly. Now that you've schooled me... I'm going to give this a try for my project this weekend. FYI ....BEST VIDEO EVER. Laughed pretty hard when you tried to cut the string with the garden shears.....

[@randykilpatrick8640]

I am not sure why but listening to Lars explain things makes perfect sense and sticks with me. After months of not having my PC due to hard drive failure I was able to model an admittedly simple item but still Lar's lessons just stayed with me.

[@sharshabillian]

love you bruh for taking the effort to make the wrench assembly analogy

[@danclemens1835]

Lars - you rock man! - i've been struggling to learn fusion 360 for some hobby stuff and I've learned a TON just watching a couple of your videos... awesome - seriously - awesome! Thank you!

[@cadcamstuff]

That is awesome to hear Dan Clemens .Thank you for watching the videos

[@alum5704]

Thank you, I'm 12 y old and I'm trying to learn fusion for my 3d printer I got for Christmas . Your a big help 🙂

[@toddphelps5030]

Another great video, thanks! I knew a bit about Solidworks and was having trouble with Components and Bodies in 360 so your explanation of the difference between SW & F360 was a very helpful addition to an already helpful video.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you, Todd. Have an awesome day!

[@thedude5702]

Thank you, finally someone that explains assembly’s well. I’m use to solidworks so I was getting really frustrated

[@shawnschultz5509]

Thanks for the awesome tutorials!! Beginner to Fusion and your videos are an excellent way to learn, you have taught me so much already and I haven't even opened the program yet. Keep up the great work!

[@cadcamstuff]

Hi Shawn, Thank you so much for watching! Have an awesome day! Best, Lars

[@chillierdavro]

Nice fun tutorial Lars really enjoyed.

[@TomiBasel]

What a helpful tutorial. Thank you Lars - you're the first being able to make me understand this topic :) You're doing a great work and have a sublime collection of tutorials - thanks for sharing.

[@cadcamstuff]

That is awesome to hear Tomi Reinhardt .Thank you for watching the videos

[@maxhammond8809]

Lars, I always appreciate your instinctive pedagogy. Thanks for the good work.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you Max, Have an awesome day! Best, Lars

[@finbat]

Another great video. Now I actually understand why you have the the "Rule#1 - Create a new component before creating anything" other videos go on about. That makes it a lot easier to remember. (I also loved the plasterboard files analogue)

[@longdongsilver4719]

This one was the funniest ever. I loved the "assembly" part.

[@douglashartley3604]

You have the best Fusion 360 videos! I really like it when you leave in the mistakes. You have cleared up so many questions for me while I learn Fusion. Thank you!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you, Douglas. Really appreciate your comment. Have a great day!

[@HarryMcHaffie]

You need to call this "Learning with Lars"!!! This is just what I needed.

[@eliasadams5819]

Love this video. The way that you explained components in other CAD software made it very easy to understand. Great job!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you so much

[@van2172]

Thank you. Great video Lars. Cleared up some of my confusion with bodies and components which has caused a lot of frustration in the learning curve

[@CB-qz1mt]

Thanks Lars for all the tips and advice. As a first time user I find your videos contain invaluable information. Keep up the great work!

[@dalewright7908]

Great job sir. Just getting started with Fusion 360 as a hobbyist for 3d printing. Plus I love 3d models so your series are fun to watch and learn from.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you, Dale! Glad you found the content helpful! Best, Lars

[@jordannewell5478]

Lars, I commend your masterful teaching style. I wish all my instructors were so engaging. Subscriber here!

[@bobsamuel1567]

Hi Lars, Yet another excellent video, thank you! I learn more from you in 15 minutes that in hours spent trying to understand the vendors documentation and videos. Please keep-up your great work. Thanks again, Bob

[@cncwoodworxroc6881]

Bob, you read my mind. His videos save so much time i could watch them all, recreate everything he has drawn in the first try, close the program and take a nap with time to spare before i would get through 1 lesson set of the vendors videos. So glad i stumbled on them!

[@jorishurk1273]

came here for the solution for 1 problem but got an answer on like 5 questions i had, thanks a lot!!

[@miguelroberts-vallejo7819]

Love the visual demonstration, It helped a lot to understand how to separate the parts. Currently making a 3d printed Computer case on a 3d printer and was having trouble with making individual components. your awesome man!!

[@Topaztd]

These tutorals are very helpful and fun. I appreciate your efforts for the best understanding of the subject. Thank you.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you, Tomasz! Really happy you find them helpful. Best, Lars

[@kaboommst1984]

thank you, been using Fusion for quite a while now and am still confused about the component thingy, this video explained what i need to know clearly. Subbed

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you! :-)

[@mattwillis3219]

This is the first video you should see when starting to learn Fusion! Lars the OG modeling Guru.

[@AbqMichaelMcDonald]

This is really entertaining. I especially liked the whole off-topic but on-topic discussion about parts and assemblies in traditional CAD. Such a fun way to learn.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you Michael McDonald

[@khaie1258]

Ive been using Solidworks for 2 years now, just getting into Fusion. Lars' videos are hands down the best for newbies! keep up the great content man! could you do a video on top down/ in context modeling in Fusion???

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I will put it on the list! Best, Lars

[@BakeJake]

Whoever told me that it was good practice to make components before sketches thank you! I have been doing this forever and didn't know why!

[@kayanatorx3]

UGHHH Thank you so much for these tutorials, really needed them. You saved so much future time and headaches I cannot afford to waste

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! Have a great day!

[@saam4312]

My guy went through making all the parts into cardboard, nailing them down, and all that. appreciate your work. That's respect

[@johnvodopija]

I laughed out loud when you were hanging the boards and then trying to cut the string. You are a superb educator Lars. Thank you for your quality content. Cheers 👍🏻😎🇦🇺

[@44mod]

I have watched this video to use different technicians on different projects I work on. I do not get to work with Fusion every day so I have to refresh from time to time. Thank You Lars for your time and great Videos. I was bragging on you and Brad Tallis videos to Jon Caligure who is a Platinum partner with AUTODESK, he had a exhibit at the PRI show in Indianapolis IN. Jon said he would check out your videos and I am confident he will be amazed at the great job you guys are doing. Again great job and God Bless.

[@GenZSux]

Cleared up all the questions I had, thanks! None of the books I have studied in the past explained these subjects with such clarity.

[@cadcamstuff]

Glad to hear this was useful 👍😊Thank you for watching

[@danielmata2103]

I am so happy you are here making these tutorials.thank you. Being a beginner and trying to navigate is much easier thanks to you.

[@bluehandsvideo]

Great info as always Lars!!! Literaly LOL'd when you tried cutting the first string!!!! :) Thanks!

[@iAMboognish]

Seriously who could possibly thumbs down Lars?

[@lukaszb1282]

It was not only helpful but also very funny! :) Love to watch your videos!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you!

[@GaryParkin]

Lars, your videos are top shelf. I'm a converted Blender user for solid body's to be printed in my 3D printer and again, Autodesk is the master of CAD. I started using Autocad back in 2.6, and stopped around 10 for a career change. I miss it. :) Thank you for helping all of us, and for all the time it takes from your day to make these. I try and watch and work through at least 3 a week. Someday I'll catch up.

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome, Gary. Thank you for watching

[@jay.instro.2361]

Lars, my dude, your videos are the only ones I watch. I skip all the videos until I see ya

[@josephcarlat9414]

I am slowly but surely getting a handle on Fusion 360 thanks to you and Tyler. Again thank you Lars

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@mammyat80s21]

I would be completely lost without your videos Lars... : )) Thank you SO MUCH for these tutorials!!!! EXCELLENT JOB! Congrats!

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome! Thank you for watching

[@Skyworks360]

This is one of the best video's i have seen of yours. I have only watched about 10 so far, but i like the style in this one! Keeping the humor and topic on par. Thanks for the great information!

[@roelfschutte716]

Lars Christensen Ass a new novice with no back ground of CAD. awesome Training videos. I am from Sourh Africa. You and excellent tutor. Thanks

[@snakeoty]

Studying to become a secondary D&T teacher and made the daunting decision 3 weeks into the semester to change CAD programs, this just showed me it was a smart move (besides no centre lines🙃) thank you sir it's like solidworks and sketchup had a baby, but a multitasking baby.

[@alanbremm68]

thank you Lars, you are so amazing teacher and I appreciate all of your videos... I'm learning so much with you about fusion 360 and I loved meeting this tool

[@cadcamstuff]

That is awesome to hear alan bremm .Thank you for watching the videos

[@Green__Man]

My God I've been using Fusion 360 for the last 2 and a half years like a CAVEMAN. This video was amazingly informative I've learned so much in so little time thank you Sir!

[@spikechampkart55]

Most informative and entertaining one yet, WE MISS YOU LARS!!!!!

[@mustgetlife]

best explanation so far, thank you so much. Having said that - some of these tricks still feel like workarounds to get this kitchen software to behave like the big boys, I'll never be sure if I'm not messing up somebody else's parts, nothing is stored in a clear location on a server or my PC. Sorry for the rant, thanks for the explanation, it was very useful.

[@georgegaliatsos7801]

Was struggling yesterday with components, this 15 min video helped a lot, Thanks for that Lars!!!

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome :-) Thank you for watching!

[@chuchigates]

Thanks a lot, Lars. With your fully detailed video I have finally understood how to work with components and also what are the advantages of desingning all in the same document. Great work!!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you!

[@jeffnorey3292]

Lars Christensen, coming from a second generation educator.... This was a very well planned out and nicely executed lesson! I instantly went and added a ton more of your videos to my playlist 👍

[@mikesportsman1811]

Cool video, very informative. I loved the comedy, with the foam board in your garage. However it did get the point across. Nice job. I plan to check more of your videos soon, Mike

[@davidelstonmusic]

You hit my question (7 years in advance) right on the head. "Fusion cuts through everything it can see, so hide things you don't want it to cut through". Former engineer and used to design in Inventor at work. Fusion is a new to me but oddly familiar...though I couldn't figure out for the life of me why my parts kept getting cut through lol. Thanks!

[@Light_assassin27]

when you are extruding objects in to cut mode, you can also open the little drop down that says "Objects to Cut" and you disable any components rather then hiding them

[@chasebritton2201]

I loved the physical foam board props. Im a very visual and kinetic learner, so that helped me tremendously to wrap my mind around the concepts. Love your videos and they are great help to me!

[@onkelhedde]

Hej Lars - er ved at arbejde mig lidt ind på Fusion 360 og må sige at dine tutorials er de absolut bedste jeg har set på nettet. Klart, tydeligt og enkelt! Tak for det.

[@cadcamstuff]

Hej Henrik, Mange tak! Ha' en god dag. Mvh, Lars

[@ahliaesguerra3048]

I need to learn fusion 360 and this was an AMAZING explanation as a beginner!!!!! Thank you so much for the help!!! New Subscriber :D

[@bradisley517]

Thanks! Way more understandable than the tutorial. Been away from CAD for 20 years. Nothing is the same.

[@cadcamstuff]

That is awesome to hear Brad Isley .Thank you for watching the videos. You will get a hang of it quick.

[@scottpowel2415]

you are very funny and also a great teacher. thank you Lars

[@funafter5081]

Entertaining and educational...a good combination! Keep up the great videos, Lars ;)

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you, John!

[@chriskalnasy7116]

As a solidworks and Creo/ProE I was beating my head in trying to figure out assemblies. Thanks so much Lars!

[@cadcamstuff]

You are so very welcome 👍😊

[@austimbo]

Really well explained Lars. Thank you!. I have learnt 90% of my fusion 360 knowledge from you over the past 2 1/2 years. I also have the same shirt!

[@northernstar450]

you make things look so nice and simple :) thanks Lars

[@machiningcoolstuff9124]

I really appreciate you taking the time to teach us out here in KZbin land how to use Fusion 360. Thank you!

[@henrykenuam2400]

Lars, I love your videos! Keep them coming!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you for taking the time to watch! Best, Lars

[@250ExplorerVideos]

Thanks for sharing Lars. This was a really helpful video. Been looking forward to you releasing this video.

[@brantremenda3537]

I loved the part in your garage. I love your videos.

[@cadcamstuff]

That is awesome to hear brant remenda .Thank you for watching the videos

[@diamony123]

I get a Wix commercial and fusion tutorial all in one. Great stuff dude

[@someonesays8022]

Thank you for the clear explanation. Hope to see something like this in Inventor some time. It would be more easy to work with a vault if the components are embedded into the assembly. For more complex assemblies however I would still prefer the way Inventor works.

[@JordanMiller1117]

Thank you so much!! Using Inventor for all my schooling career and Internship I was so confused on how this assembly stuff works. The part analogy was very beneficial!

[@Ancientlaws]

Very well put together video and really engaging. Answered all my questions and some i'm sure I would have asked later on. Thank you!

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you and thank you for watching 👍😊

[@iliashishoski1261]

Now we are talking !!! Yes..Very nice and sharp video! Thank You

[@Kirch93]

Awesome video, coming from Inventor I am struggling, but this helps a lot!

[@cadcamstuff]

Glad you find them helpful! Have a great day! Best, Lars

[@joem6859]

Lars, great video, content and sense of humor, you're teaching engineers and designers around the world how to use these new great tools we have at our fingertips. Like the shirt too!

[@cadcamstuff]

That is awesome to hear Joe M .Thank you for watching the videos

[@jkrules4161]

Thanks for taking the time to do these videos.. you layout all the info in a easy way to understand

[@kevind1865]

I know its a year late, but I wanted to thank you for this video. I recently did an assembly with 5 or 6 parts, and modeled everything, THEN tried to make components out of it. What an absolute mess to edit anything! This will make anything with more than 1 body a lot simpler.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you Kevin D

[@spikekent]

Great explanations Lars, thanks for clearing up my confusion.

[@MP1MP1MP]

Amazing work, had a hard time transitioning to fusion but thanks to your vid I'm really starting to like it

[@brunolabarre5011]

Thank you, that was very clearly explained. I certainly would like that free cnc handbook but do not find the proper link. Glad to find you Lars.

[@jamesrusso6739]

Your videos are so helpful for someone like me learning all this stuff.

[@dalen32]

Thank you sir....Your videos have made my transition from Mastercam and solidworks a lot easier than I ever expected.

[@cadcamstuff]

Awesome to hear. Thank you for watching👍😊

[@kennethturney9203]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I love you tut's. Short to the point and exactly what I needed to know.

[@cadcamstuff]

Thank you for watching Kenneth!

[@jennifergriffith8589]

This video made me laugh out loud in the office, they think I'm skiving now. So unfair, I was being genuinely educated! Thanks Lars.

[@cadcamstuff]

LOL that is awesome, Jennifer Griffith .Thank you for watching the videos