Autodesk Fusion Features
What are the features of Autodesk Fusion?
CAD to CAM
- CAD-CAM Import
- CAM Data Exchange
- CAD/CAM Compatibility
CNC Programming
- CNC Workflows
- CNC Feature Recognition
Machining
- Job Set-up
- Operations
- Tooling and Toolpaths
File Support
- STL Compatible
- OBJ Compatible
File Editing
- Mesh Repair
- File Editing
Software Integrations
- Inetgrated 3D Modeling
Software Type
- Cloud-based Platform
- Downloadable Application
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CAD to CAM
CAD-CAM Import | As reported in 144 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Import CAD models into CAM | 89% (Based on 144 reviews) | |
CAM Data Exchange | As reported in 132 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Support for CAD to CAM data exchange | 88% (Based on 132 reviews) | |
CAD/CAM Compatibility | As reported in 139 Autodesk Fusion reviews. The solution supports CAD and CAM models | 88% (Based on 139 reviews) |
CNC Programming
CNC Workflows | As reported in 132 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Automated CNC programming workflows | 86% (Based on 132 reviews) | |
CNC Feature Recognition | Based on 126 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Feature recognition and conversion | 84% (Based on 126 reviews) | |
Programming Control | Programming control for shop floor equipment 125 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 125 reviews) |
Machining
Job Set-up | As reported in 131 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Set up jobs with work coordinates and cutting conditions | 85% (Based on 131 reviews) | |
Operations | Handle roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing operations This feature was mentioned in 129 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 87% (Based on 129 reviews) | |
Tooling and Toolpaths | As reported in 132 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Manage tooling and toolpaths for production | 87% (Based on 132 reviews) |
Design
Drawing | As reported in 89 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. | 90% (Based on 89 reviews) | |
Modeling | Create realistic 3D models of your design This feature was mentioned in 89 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 92% (Based on 89 reviews) | |
Visualize | Design your structure in 3D. 89 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 89 reviews) | |
Rendering | Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. This feature was mentioned in 87 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 87% (Based on 87 reviews) | |
Drawing | Based on 110 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. | 88% (Based on 110 reviews) | |
PCB layout editing | Ability to modify PCB layouts and PCB circuitry This feature was mentioned in 29 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 85% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
Schematic editor | Ability to capture electrical properties and other attributes of components, wires, nets and pins. 30 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
3D/solid modeling Tools | Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.) 114 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 114 reviews) | |
Drawing Tools | Ability to access basic drawing tools (line, circle, polygons, etc.) 115 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 115 reviews) | |
Editing Tools | Ability to access basic editing tools (erase, trim, extend, undo, etc.) 114 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 114 reviews) | |
Rendering tools | Ability to access rendering tools (lighting tools, texture mapping, custom material creation, etc.) 106 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 106 reviews) |
Edit
File Import | Import and export files in a number of different formats. This feature was mentioned in 87 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 83% (Based on 87 reviews) | |
Push/Pull | Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape. 85 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 85 reviews) | |
Views | Based on 85 Autodesk Fusion reviews. View your model from any angle while you design and edit. | 87% (Based on 85 reviews) | |
Grips | Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry. This feature was mentioned in 80 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 86% (Based on 80 reviews) |
Collaboration
Annotate | Annotate your designs with various notes and tags. 79 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 79 reviews) | |
Documentation | Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models. 85 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 85 reviews) | |
Data Extract | As reported in 83 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties. | 82% (Based on 83 reviews) |
Library
Categorize | Ability to categorize CAD models by use, supplier, or product. This feature was mentioned in 24 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 91% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Search | As reported in 24 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Allows users to search by category, supplier, or product. | 85% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Deduplication | Based on 24 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Identify duplicate parts or components and remove them to avoid misuse. | 84% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Feedback | Users can rate CAD models and post comments. 25 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Component libraries | Based on 30 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ability to find and download high quality PCB footprints | 83% (Based on 30 reviews) |
CAD
Types | As reported in 24 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Include multiple types of CAD models such as MCAD, ECAD, CAE, and BIM. | 87% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Models | Based on 28 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Support 2D and 3D models, as well as drawings. | 89% (Based on 28 reviews) | |
Compatibility | Provide compatibility with major CAD software products. 28 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 28 reviews) |
Integration
Catalogs | As reported in 27 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Integrate with 3D parts catalogs systems. | 85% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
CAD & PLM | Integrate with 3D CAD and PLM software products. 24 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
ERP | Integrate with ERP systems. This feature was mentioned in 19 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 82% (Based on 19 reviews) |
Logistics
Integrate | As reported in 24 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Integrate with general-purpose CAD software solutions | 85% (Based on 24 reviews) |
Data
3D Format | Provide the availability to save data in a 3D format 23 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Data Quality | Perform data quality checks 23 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Extra Information | As reported in 20 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Capture information such as geometry and attributes | 84% (Based on 20 reviews) | |
Standard Format | Support industry standard formats This feature was mentioned in 22 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 85% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
Translate | Translate CAD data from one system to another 23 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Validation | Based on 22 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Perform data validation checks | 88% (Based on 22 reviews) |
File Support
STL Compatible | As reported in 173 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of STL files. | 90% (Based on 173 reviews) | |
3MF Compatible | As reported in 98 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of 3MF files. | 87% (Based on 98 reviews) | |
OBJ Compatible | Based on 140 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of OBJ files. | 87% (Based on 140 reviews) |
File Editing
Mesh Repair | As reported in 141 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Capable of repairing mesh in imported 3D models. | 78% (Based on 141 reviews) | |
File Editing | Capable of editing models natively within the platform. 169 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 169 reviews) |
Software Integrations
Standalone Slicer | Based on 125 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Software is a standalone slicer that intakes 3D models created in other applications. | 78% (Based on 125 reviews) | |
Inetgrated 3D Modeling | As reported in 163 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Software also provides built-in 3D modeling capability. | 91% (Based on 163 reviews) |
Software Type
Cloud-based Platform | As reported in 169 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Software is available as a cloud-based, in-browser offering. | 85% (Based on 169 reviews) | |
Downloadable Application | Based on 168 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Software is available as an downloadable application. | 89% (Based on 168 reviews) |
Tools
Dimensioning tools | Ability to apply standard dimensioning tools to add accurate information to Drawing design. This feature was mentioned in 111 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 83% (Based on 111 reviews) | |
Change units | As reported in 108 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Change between standard Drawing units applied to measurement and dimensioning only. | 88% (Based on 108 reviews) | |
3D/solid modeling tools | As reported in 108 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.) | 92% (Based on 108 reviews) | |
3D modeling tools | As reported in 33 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.) | 91% (Based on 33 reviews) | |
Component placement | Ability to place circuit components within the PCB design 32 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 32 reviews) | |
Fluid analysis | Based on 61 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ability to conduct computational fluid dynamics and thermal analysis | 72% (Based on 61 reviews) | |
Finite element analysis | Based on 79 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ability to conduct finite element analysis test | 84% (Based on 79 reviews) | |
Multibody dynamics | Ability to conduct kinematics and dynamic analysis of mechanisms This feature was mentioned in 71 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 81% (Based on 71 reviews) |
File Options
Import files | Support for a number of file formats for import 110 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 110 reviews) | |
Export files | Support for a number of file formats for export This feature was mentioned in 108 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 87% (Based on 108 reviews) | |
View 2D files | Ability to view 2D files This feature was mentioned in 104 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 83% (Based on 104 reviews) | |
View 3D files | As reported in 111 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ability to view 3D files | 92% (Based on 111 reviews) | |
Batch convert files | Based on 72 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ability to convert a bunch of DWG files to an older or current version available. | 79% (Based on 72 reviews) | |
File size | Support for a range of file sizes without degrading the user experience This feature was mentioned in 100 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 84% (Based on 100 reviews) |
Customization
Custom commands | Ability to create custom commands or command aliases, change the active customization file, and configure command properties. This feature was mentioned in 32 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 78% (Based on 32 reviews) | |
Custom interface | Ability to customize the user interface and recall customizations. Can define the workspace a custom panel should appear in. 31 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 31 reviews) |
Platform
Board size | Based on 31 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ample board space available for PCB design | 85% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Layers | Ample amount of layers to edit PCB designs This feature was mentioned in 30 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 85% (Based on 30 reviews) |
Work
Discrete event modeling | Ability to model discrete event simulation such as analyzing event-driven system models and optimizing performance characteristics such as latency, throughput, and packet loss. 64 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 64 reviews) | |
Continuous event modeling | As reported in 65 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ability to model continous event simulation | 81% (Based on 65 reviews) | |
Mechanical event simulation | Ability to conduct mechanical event simulation 81 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 81 reviews) | |
Manufacturing process simulation | Ability to model a manufacturing processes like casting, molding and die press forming This feature was mentioned in 74 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 83% (Based on 74 reviews) | |
Integrate | As reported in 70 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ability to integrate with CAD and PLM software | 82% (Based on 70 reviews) |
Environment
Hardware support | As reported in 95 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Ability to support a sufficient number of hardware developers (by default or through the use of custom drivers). | 86% (Based on 95 reviews) | |
Task | As reported in 85 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Support for custom interfaces designed around specific design tasks, by default (out of the box) or through user customization. | 85% (Based on 85 reviews) | |
Manage Multiple Profiles | Based on 82 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Support for multiple user interface customizations. Can store and recall interfaces as required by a specific user without closing the application and without the need for scripting knowledge. | 84% (Based on 82 reviews) | |
Command Clarity | Names of basic commands are clear and easy to understand. On-cursor documentation, such as tool tips and pop-up descriptions, provide clarification of icons and other user interface elements. This feature was mentioned in 100 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 90% (Based on 100 reviews) |
Generative AI
AI Text-to-Image | Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt. 20 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 63% (Based on 20 reviews) | |
AI Text-to-3D | Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt. 20 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 63% (Based on 20 reviews) |
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
3D/solid modeling Tools | Based on 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Offers the ability to modify 3D primitives, including parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, and symmetrical editing processes | 86% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Rendering Tools | As reported in 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Offers ease of use when accessing rendering tools such as lighting tools, texture mapping, and custom material creation | 86% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Drawing Tools | Provides ease of use when accessing basic drawing tools such as lines, circles, polygons, and other fundamental geometric shapes. This feature was mentioned in 11 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 94% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Editing Tools | Offers ease of use when accessing basic editing tools like erase, trim, extend, undo, and more. This feature was mentioned in 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 92% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Text Editing Tools | Based on 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Provides ease of use when accessing basic text creation and modification tools such as font style, multi-line text, wrap-around text, justification, spell checker, etc. | 86% (Based on 12 reviews) |
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Export Files | Supports exporting designs to a variety of file formats, facilitating compatibility with other software and workflows. This feature was mentioned in 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 89% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Import Files | Supports a variety of file formats for import, enabling users to incorporate external data into their designs. 12 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
File Interoperability | As reported in 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Maintains compatibility with a variety of advanced design and imaging applications, ensuring integration and interoperability across different software platforms. | 85% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Backwards compatibility | Based on 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Maintains compatibility between current and previous versions of their file formats, allowing users to open and work with files created in older versions without issues. | 92% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
File size | As reported in 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Supports a range of file sizes, ensuring smooth performance even when working with large or complex designs. | 82% (Based on 12 reviews) |
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Custom Commands | Offers the ability to create custom commands or command aliases, change the active customization file, and configure command properties according to user preferences and workflow requirements. 12 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Custom Scripts | Ability to create custom scripts to automate tasks, such as add standard layers or styles to a drawing, update the title block, or automate plotting tasks. This feature was mentioned in 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 86% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Custom Menus | Ability to create custom menus, sub-menus, and contextual menus. Can create new toolbars and arrange menus in workspace. 12 reviewers of Autodesk Fusion have provided feedback on this feature. | 78% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Custom Interface | Based on 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Offers the ability to customize the user interface and tailor the workspace according to the users' specific needs and preferences. | 86% (Based on 12 reviews) |
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Hardware support | Based on 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Supports hardware developers by default or through the use of custom drivers, ensuring compatibility with various hardware configurations commonly used by designers and engineers. | 85% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Task-based interfaces | Offers tailored interfaces for common tasks by default or through user customization, accommodating individuals' workflow needs and preferences. This feature was mentioned in 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 86% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Manage Multiple Profiles | Supports multiple user interface customizations, allowing users to store and recall interfaces as needed without closing the application or requiring scripting knowledge. This feature was mentioned in 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. | 83% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Command Clarity | Based on 12 Autodesk Fusion reviews. Basic commands have clear names and on-cursor documentation, like tooltips and pop-up descriptions, offers clarification of icons and other user interface elements. | 90% (Based on 12 reviews) |
