Learn Fusion 360 or Die Trying LESSON 2: First 3D Design for Absolute Beginners

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In this lesson we are going to learn Fusion 360 or we are going to die trying. I have struggled with autocad product for 20 years, and finally decided I would learn them or die trying. If you are here, perhaps you have struggled with them as well. I have figured out how to make things work, and am going to show you the simple step by step process for successfully designing in Fusion 360. Get a cup of coffee, fasten your seat belts and lets learn Fusion 360.
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[@tinypopura]

I have to say, your style of teaching is much more favorable than other tutorials I've watched. They jump right into making a 3d model, but you break down everything you do and explain the whys. I've tried sketchup, 3ds max, blender, and never seemed to understand 3d software. The newer version of 360 is much different than yours, but it's been a huge help to me nonetheless.

[@paulmcwhorter]

I have a new set of fusion 360 lessons on the channel with the updated fusion. Check out the new lessons.

[@bobstallard2020]

I've taken SEVERAL Fusion 360 courses, prior to this one. I finished each one confused and not knowing how to really begin a design. This is the first course which really made sense and gave me the basics to create a design. Well Done !

[@Killerjack007]

Boom! This is how a teacher should actually teach, nice, slowly, chill and short

[@SciencewithRishit]

@@Killerjack007 Ya he is an excellent cool teacher !!!

[@peteshainin6063]

Paul, I am upside down from you! I am a 75 year old mechanical engineer who spent so much of my career as an exec that I never got hands-on with CAD. Your Fusion Lesson 1 and 2 are wonderful. They got me out of the frustration loop. I also have an Arduino project on my list (to operate the mechanisms I build from my Fusion Designs). I am going to be following you for a long time. Thank you so much!

[@selwell63]

IM 52 years old and decided I wanted to learn how to print 3d. Paul what an amazing lesson. my son is a math teacher and it impressed him can't wait till I master lesson 2. half way there

[@ameenasif]

These are the best lessons available on internet, even better than paid ones , lot of people know a lot but very few who know a lot and can Actually Teach ...

[@jayz124]

This video is so unbelievably helpful, even 6 years later. Thanks @Paul

[@MrEngineer_]

Arduino,Machine Learning and Fusion 360...you have been like a friend for me who just teach me what i need to know in a way i just get it!! Blessed to have a teacher or a friend like you in this platform.Thank You so much!

[@johnzawodniak8518]

I learned more in two hours of your practical videos than I did in ten hours of other training... Excellent job...

[@ToyMakingPlans]

Thanks Paul, for this flawless presentation. I have fussed with trying to learn Fusion 360 for two years and even with Fusion's excellent tutorials was still in the dark until I found your videos. You are a master teacher and I deeply appreciate you taking the time to teach Fusion so us old guys (professional designer for over 55 years) can get in on the fun. I never dreamed I would see the day that I could design as fast as I could think and then print it out in 3D. My design life started out ink on mylar and I became a master at it. But in comparison, a complicated design that used to take me 40 hours to conceive, rough in and then ink accurately now takes 40 minutes and can be done with perfect precision. I am so excited.

[@paulmcwhorter]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@hrkalita159]

I learnt Arduino from him,then python,then IMU,visual python,now fusion 🙂.The man is everything 🙏

[@MrRotske]

I watched your videos and "BOOM" I understood Fusion 360 ! Great tutorials, the best I have seen....

[@phil1921]

You're an excellent teacher Paul. I would love to see an updated version of this series. the software has definitely changed a bit in the last 5 years. never the less, keep up the amazing work!

[@wangouthangout]

Absolute ledge bag! I began learning arduino programming and programming in general a couple of years ago with Paul. Then bought a 3d printer and shortly afterwards discovered these vids. So happy!

[@graebeard6882]

Thank you, Paul. I've found several good videos of the basics of Fusion, but they all pale compared to yours. I guess being a math teacher was an asset. I'm a 74 yo retired electrical engineer, and like you, I started with Autocad many years ago (Acad 10 - DOS version) and quickly gave up. When I retired, I wanted to learn SketchUp, but for the simple woodworking projects I made, hand drawn sketches were lots faster. Then when I bought my 3D printer, I started using TinkerCad. However, since I wanted something a bit more robust, I decided to give Fusion a chance. So, finding your videos was a God-send as you really had the right approach to help me. Many thanks.

[@phynlyph]

23:28 - I found right-clicking "sketch1" and clicking on "edit sketch" was the easiest way to get back to our sketch view :)

[@ericbullard459]

thank you! The new version of 360 apparently doesn't have the sketch dropdown on the toolbar. This has been driving me nuts.

[@methuso]

You can doubleclick the sketch in the sketchtree

[@rprado745]

thanks

[@vadimuha]

You can also edit from the timeline (at the bottom left)

[@haziqiqbalhussain]

Thank you for this, man.

[@lindsayshantharubia8671]

And Boom!!!, I've found Paul McWhorter. I'm sure he is the best😍🤩❤❤

[@chesillangford7830]

You're excellent at how you've managed to layout this complex program into a easy to follow tutorial. Thank you so much!!!🙂

[@familledelisle2086]

I've stumbled upon your Arduino course (old version) a couple of years ago and I was blown away by your style of teaching. I am "old school" you always say, but to me, the is perfect way to learn: clear explanations, real life examples, repetition of important concepts and hands on exercice. I was looking for a Fusion360 course online and, lo and behold, Master McWhorter is at it again ! I know this will be the best course I can find online :) Thank you so much for your amazing work and your passion for teaching.

[@doomestosis]

Thank you Paul! You're doing a great job! I love how you explain everything. You can see that you're enjoying doing this.

[@paulgreenlee190]

Paul thanks for explaining Fusion 360. I have tried for years to learn just a basic CAD program but could never remember all the moves needed to make a simple drawing. You put into a perspective with hands on illustrations so we can work with you on every drawing. Best set videos I have viewed.

[@mannehurlbatt2860]

Hi Paul, This tutorial has saved my life! I was at the point of throwing the whole lot onto the scrap heap of "Failed Ideas and Projects," however my wife showed this (Lesson 1) video to me and after watching for 30 seconds I hit the Subscribe button. These are such grass roots lessons which have taken me from Whoa to Go. Thank you.

[@nuggets55]

After watching and giving up on a few other so called "beginner" Fusion 360 tutorials (that still assume you know the basics), finding your in depth basic tutorial made the process so much easier to understand and follow. That's why i also love your Arduino tutorials also. Thanks Paul.

[@nickmg4008]

You are the very BEST, I tried to follow many on KZbin without any success but you addressed the issues just in two lessons. Thank you so much!

[@EdTheHandymanMiranda]

Hey Paul, just want to say thank you for these videos. I was one of those guys that ran out the room with my hands in the air till today, I am finally starting to understand F360 thanks to you, your method of teaching is so understandable it is making this program so much more enjoyable. I had been trying to learn this for a few months to no avail up until today, I am so glad I found your tutorials. Thank you again - new subscriber :D

[@cathydoyle4575]

A great way to learn the software, Thank You Paul I am 70 and had trouble trying to digest all of the other you-tube videos and draw something. Your method is working, I did what you did, and created my first 3D object. Now I feel I can learn more watching your videos.

[@priyanshu10pathak]

You are a fantastic teacher. I was struggling for 2 days ....just watching one after another tutorials; totally overwhelmed and understanding nothing. Till i came across ur video.....2 videos in, with atleast the basics clear.... im already feeling somewhat confident. Thanks so much

[@TorxFrag]

Love this basic tutorial. I started with all 3 parts of 'Fusion 360 for absolute beginners' by Lars Christensen which taught me a lot and I was able to design my first project through it, but now I am looking for more detailed information. So far this series is great. Boom!

[@Green4CloveR]

You have a wonderful way of breaking down the steps so I can understand. I been a 2D graphic designer for many years and I've struggled to venture out to 3D. You have been the best source in teaching myself Fusion 360. Thank you so much.

[@marklockett4497]

BOOOM! What a guy. This was once complete confusion & the ability to simplify all that confusion and break it down to digestible info that i can replicate, Hat off to ya' Mate BOOM.

[@PatrickJMorrissey]

Just completed Lesson 2, can't thank you enough. Never having used CAD before I now am going to repeat lessons one and two with my own object and see how it turns out. Thanks again!

[@unclefreddy2009]

I’m really just doing a 2d layout of an instrument panel that I will send the file to cut aluminum, and I really was having trouble grasping the basics of navigation, selection, dimensioning, etc. This was the tutorial that made it all come together. A simple, practical example and the right pacing. No fluff. Thank you!!

[@willcrockett7732]

Hi Paul, these really are the ideal videos for learning f360. Your tempo, your style and your attention to "think first - click second" workflow works perfectly for me. I cannot thank you enough for this series. Outstanding work here sir.

[@jamesbowden4605]

Hello Paul. First let me congratulate you on your teaching style. I had to learn to program PLCs and again after successfully passing a low level micro processor course and achieved a 98% pass only to become totally confused at the next level because the instructor could not teach properly. I had to quit that class and find another. These guys knew what they were trying to teach, and sadly had been at it for some years, but they were only there for the pay check. I was advised not to join those classes but I thought the informant was biased. How right he was. You my friend are so easy to understand. Man you're a breath of fresh air. Congrats once again. Thank you.

[@the11thnickel66]

Lesson #2 still knocking it out of the park, thank you! Less than 30 minutes to create a functional object ready to print, that is impressive.

[@flyinlo1474]

I just want to take a moment and say THANK you for these videos. I have been crippled by Tinkercad for a while and really wanted to move over to Fusion 360. Thanks to your videos I will never touch Tinkercad again. Your teaching method is GREAT!! Every now and then I have to figure out where you clicked if something new but you still get an A+. I look forward to becoming very proficient.

[@MartinDomburg]

Wauw, love this guy. Finally a Tutorial that brings me somewhere!!!!

[@vtaware]

I hated fusion first, but then your lessons made me fall in love with it. This is by far the best tutorial video that I have seen till now. Thanks a lot! We are here to learn ;)

[@Milons]

Thank you so much for your effort. I try using fusion and I was so frustrated, now I'm happy to made my first Glasses box. Thank you Paul.

[@richterxxazula]

After seeing just two videos it's clear I am going to learn fusion 360! With Mr. McWhorter's method I could see that there is no way I will die trying, which could probably happen if I never knew about his lectures. Thank you Mr. McWhorter for these great quality contents.

[@timrobinson9192]

Now I am starting to love Fusion 360, thank you so much. aaannnndddd now onto the next video of yours! Awesome work 👍👍👍☮☮☮

[@XxManagedxX]

Boom! I loved it. Keep up the great work.

[@canterburyfour]

Finally someone I can understand & that speaks Old Dude!! Thank you for these lessons.

[@gB-gm7vy]

Great teacher. You make things very easy to understand. Thank you for taking your time with these videos.

[@paulmcwhorter]

Thanks for the feedback . . . glad to hear the videos are useful.

[@davidjohns4761]

I'm an electrical engineer, just learning modern 3D CAD software. I totally agree with many comments - Paul, you are an excellent instructor - teaching the how and why AND when things go wrong, how to get back. ...if things aren't right, how to get them right. I've watched a lot of software how to videos. The worst ones tell you what the software can do without telling you what they're doing while they drive the software. That's useless. The thought process method of instruction is so complete - circumspect. THIS is how instruction is done!!

[@dwightdavidharms9428]

Hi Paul. You are so correct about the way you are doing this. I have tried on and off to get going with Fusion360 for about 6 months and I was one of the ones that would just hit a wall because I could not find my way around. I don't know why AutoDesk would not do this video but I am glad you did. Much Appreciated! Can't wait to move to the next one.

[@brianrennex9573]

Paul, You are a lifesaver. I am coming from Acad, and Fusion 360 is foreign. The fact that you take time to show us where the clicks are and to explain what's happening shows you as a natural born teacher. The AutoDesk tutorials go too fast for a complete beginner. The fact that the equivalent of polyline is botched was a big mistake by AutoDesk. I am looking for that workaround now. Hopefully, I will find it in your lessons. I will support you when my startup takes off. ur de best! Brian

[@benny496]

it was so frustrating going through the lesson but the reward of seeing the object built was so so rewarding. thank you so much for the instructions. Toronto

[@arshitadwivedi4529]

From Arduino to Fusion360, you really are the best mentor out there!! Thank you for these videos :)

[@kennethbell4681]

Thanks Paul. Just bought a3D printer and have set it up and am learning Fusion 360. Great tips. I like your teaching style!

[@Coffeeology]

This man has been teaching for a long LONG time. I grew up with teachers and can always spot on. Thank you for teaching sir

[@BobWeberJr]

Great job again! I love just following along doing exactly what you're doing. Keep up the great work! I think you're helping a lot of people get more comfortable with this great software!

[@paulmcwhorter]

Thanks, I hope it helps. I really struggled learning this, so hope I can make it simple for others.

[@vineetg]

Hi Paul, I recently stumbled upon your lessons, and I feel extremely lucky. Best part is the unedited parts where you make mistakes such as forgetting to minimize yourself, or leaving one of the rectangle lines of wrong size. You eventually get to it, but such things teaches us that not everyone is perfect. I just started this series and I am hoping to finish watching all and learning (or die trying :)). Best regards!

[@tonywilliams9600]

Thank you Paul for a very informative and pleasurable lecture. Your teaching method is clear and concise and your are prepared to share your mistakes, which to me is the key to learning the true way to make progress as we all fall into these pitfalls and it’s important to learn how to climb out of them.That’s the reason you are so successful in getting people to stick with it, and make the lessons so exciting and achievable. Many thanks for being so open and not editing out the ruffles which so many do in their KZbin sessions.

[@peterdawson406]

Brilliant - Just what I've been searching for. I like the positioning of the screen behind you so that we see every move you make and the location of every tool. Many ThanksI

[@charlieaf92]

Fantastic video tutorials. Well thought out and explained. I'm really enjoying following along and am learning a lot! Thank you!

[@BoGarris]

Thanks for this series I'm still messing up my starting plain somehow but that's no big deal. I LOVE that you are doing a tutorial without questions from us the students. Questions from others make it really confusing. The way you are doing it takes me from start to finish with little to no side tracks.

[@archer9338]

When I started mine, my Z axis was not set as up/down. I had the click on my name in the upper right corner, click preferences, and on the first screen that pops up, click "Default Modeling Orientation " to select "Z up"

[@RichterScaleStudios]

I am just getting into Fusion 360, 3D printing for 3 years. I have been using Tinkercad successfully, but the rudimentary additive/subtract trial and error method is time consuming. Your teaching style is great and looking forward to following your lessons with two laptops side by side for the best hands on learning experience. Your student were lucky to have you as a teacher.

[@drawmepleasemichael959]

Thank you Paul for yet another wonderful lesson. I woke up this morning to work on lesson 2 and so far so good. Look forward to lesson 3 tomorrow.

[@OMARChank]

An excellent presentation. I went from confused to a cad design I needed after seeing your two presentations.

[@christopherwalker1799]

Your videos are amazing! You have enabled me to be creating and printing my designs in a matter of days. Thank you so much for your time.

[@FilmFactry]

Realty great info! Very clear. Will have to watch this series a few times. Thanks!

[@bartgalokhulugu1534]

Your explanations and logical approach to using Fusion 360 are outstanding. Your manner of speaking and explanations are congruous to how I teach my medical students and patients difficult concepts with plain english. Thanks for the wonderful series and the time you have taken to do so. It is evident that you enjoy what you are doing; the mark of an excellent teacher.

[@bertvermeir7545]

Thank you man! Great video ! I'm really enjoying watching your videos!

[@stuartmotorsports]

You teach this extremely well! Thank you I'm learning!!!

[@mrWonderphilly]

Thanks Paul!! Way ahead on where I was using the Fusion 360 tutorials watching just this. Nice work!!

[@delasantos]

Thank you for such a well explained video. This has helped me unlock a real understanding of fusion 360 compared to other 'tutorials' on youtube. You are a talented teacher. Thanks again. I will keep watching.

[@newalla344]

Paul, I think you have the best videos for starting someone in Fusion 360. Again thank you.

[@johnsteenland1292]

Thankyou so very much for your time, and effort to make these videos Paul. Your teaching abilities are top notch. I am so happy to learn fusion 360!!

[@user-zp8mm3vh5d]

Thank you very much for telling me how to use Fusion 360, it is a good start and I have printed my first fusion product! You are an amazing teacher!

[@TheProleads]

Absolutely brilliant lesson, as said by many the best on Utube

[@Sirwalter2008]

I'm a newbie in Fusion 360, I've looked at other tutorials and yours are well done! Thank you! I think I may not die trying to learn that thing ! :)

[@Sillybutts]

This lesson is fantastic, even 3 years later. The Fusion360 UI has changed a good bit between when this video came out and when I am watching it, but I was able to find the tools eventually and make the glasses case!

[@michelfeuiltault4013]

Paul I am using an updated version of Fusion 360 and after some exploring it works very well. Lessons are very good and presented in such a way to instill confidence to a novice like me. Thank you

[@MovesBank]

I am relatively fluent with Rhino3D and started using (paid for) Fusion 360 a month ago. I have been tearing my hair out trying to understand it's interface - communicating with various very nice and helpful Autodesk tech support folks in the process. They always refer the Autodesk tutorials, which didn't seem to answer my questions. After watching a few of your tutorials I sent an email to Autodesk suggesting they hire you to create their learning materials. Great job Paul. Keep making these videos!

[@paulmcwhorter]

Thanks for the kind words. I actually think it helps to be a little slow at this. The problem is the autodesk folks are such geniuses, they have forgoten what it is like to be a new learner. They are really great guys, but maybe so far advanced they have forgotten how to get people started.

[@MovesBank]

Even people like me who have significant experience in this realm (check out my web site - my name) might have difficulty (give up) when confronting the (currently) non-obvious interface of Fusion 360. I am glad that you are "slow". Your previous frustrations are helping many people use this powerful tool and be more creative. Also, if you don't already do so, before publishing a video, you also might want to pass a draft by few folks like me to help bring them to "absolute perfection". : )

[@transitionaltechnologies648]

I'm switching over from 123 to Fusion 360 and these lessons are really helpful. Great job!

[@garrystevenson6632]

Well done, I was never frustrated and found it most enjoyable to follow, thanks for the lesson.

[@DePersuader]

It shows you are a teacher! Thanks for the great lesson, sir.

[@wallybe2946]

Hello Mr. McWhorter, just finished your eyeglass case, exported into Cura have printed yet. Could never have done this without your excellent, easy to follow tutorial. Thank-you for your time and effort

[@frankman1958]

A teacher that really brings it in a verry good and understandeble way, grtz from The Netherlands

[@themediatechie8398]

This is fantastic, great and easy to follow.Keep on going

[@mcpojack]

Outstanding lessons Paul. I have watched many Fusion 360 videos and yours are by the far the best!! Keep it up. I am finally catching on.

[@paulmcwhorter]

Great! Next lesson is really important. Learning and understanding constraints is the key. So, pay attention to upcoming lesson 4

[@mineralhillsworkshop5275]

Agreed! Thank you Paul. Amazing videos. I am extremely grateful too.

[@MrBen527]

I'm trying 360 now but why do my sketches appear/reappear on my screen? Something does not seem right.

[@HueyF]

Thank you Paul! Very informative and helpful!

[@Walt1119]

Great lesson and video!! I’m learning Fusion!!!!! Thank you so much! W

[@keithoakley7539]

I don't think we will die today. I like your style.

[@tecolote9598]

Great series Paul!!! I hope you don't stop until you've taken us through every nook and cranny of this program. I knew there had to be someone on the web who spoke my language. Glad I finally found you. You're on a roll. Don't stop until you get all the way to the end and we'll be right there with you.

[@paulmcwhorter]

Good Deal! I really love this program and will keep the seires going. Got some good videos coming up so stay tuned.

[@ciselab]

Learned a lot, great explanations, great teacher, found the right tutorial to start with Fusion. Thank you for the valuable time you spent doing theses videos.

[@MrToddsCorner]

I went through at least five other training sessions on KZbin for Fusion 360. All confused me by jumping around, not realizing that menus may be different, not taking into account moves that might seem basic but if the viewer doesn't know them, they get lost, and many more issues. Some feel they can teach when they really cant. Applaud them for trying, but until I found your 1st lesson last night, I was totally lost. Though I'm on the latest version of Fusion 360, I was able to find where the functions that you used were moved to and see the differences in the version you used compared to the one I'm using. This is the first course that is making sense. Great detail and still very relevant for learning Fusion 360 today. Thank you. Excellent instruction. Especially nice considering I've never had any luck at learning CAD/CAM design software before.

[@paulmcwhorter]

I will admit Fusion 360 is one of the hardest things I ever tried to learn. Seriousely, over 20 years, I tried like a dozen times to learn some version of autocad or another. The thing was, the instructors were all speaking a different language. And, they assumed I already knew that language. Then, many of the tutorials, it was more like the instructor was trying to show off what he could make Fusion do, but not giving me any ability to do what he was showing. These videos of mine are a little stale at this point, and I will do a new series in the next month or so.

[@nwstraith]

Thank you so much for these videos! They're concise, informative, and well paced for following along with you. I had a feeling you were a teacher, so wasn't surprised when you said you're a math teacher. Well done sir, and thanks again!

[@susannahsailor5636]

This is the best training video on Fusion 360 by far. Excellent. Thank You.

[@cleggy82]

Paul, thanks for a great tutorial. You have a knack for explaining things in a way beginners can really grasp the information.

[@brians7875]

I got hooked on your Arduino series a while back. Loved it! Now I start looking for fusion 360 tutorials, and BOOM! Paul does it! You sir, have a gift. Thank you

[@paulmcwhorter]

Check out the new Fusion 360 playlist. These are older lessons.

[@powell789]

great job. loved the introduction to parametric design.

[@johncook6571]

Great video! I'm going to watch the entire series.

[@creativebobbo]

I am finally starting to navigate through this software. I was ready to give up trying. Great tutorial series. The GUI has changed slightly since this video but still able to make great progress. Thank you!

[@JulesJuno737]

Thank you so much! Things have moved around a bit but I was able to follow along. I actually need this glasses case so I cant wait to print it. You are a great teacher!

[@kikifletcher3087]

I did it!!!!! Thank you, superb lesson!

[@pavaluca]

I love this video. I’ve watched countless fusion 360 videos memorized a good amount of the functions. Which is fine if I want to copy a beer bottle design while doing a follow along. You on the other hand have so far taught me how to think like an engineer

[@paulmcwhorter]

I am making a new improved version. Check out the playlist on my channel for the new Fusion 360 lessons

[@JF32304]

I can fly in Fusion 360 and I even learned something today. This is wonderful software! Use it for 3D printing and CAM working on a CNC table.

[@erick2will]

Amazing tutorial! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and contribute to others. God Bless you! :)

[@manosm1]

Great lesson. Thank you. In Greece: Σας ευχαριστώ για το υπέροχο μάθημα!