Do I need an Internet connection to use Fusion 360?

What does Fusion 360 need to run?

Buy now. Download a free trial.

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Can I save Fusion 360 files locally?

If you want to export to your local drive use Export. Save and Save As save to the cloud and if they’re grayed out the file has been saved to the cloud in it’s latest state. Fusion is cloud base, if you export to your drive you will not get full functionality, you can’t have linked designs, 2d drawings etc..

Which is better Fusion 360 or Solidworks?

Fusion 360 is simpler than Solidworks, but still a powerful software in its own right. Fusion 360 is easier to learn and grasp. While Fusion 360 can do almost everything that Solidworks can do, at the end of the day, Solidworks is much more powerful all around.

Can I run Fusion 360 on a tablet?

There is no option to use Fusion 360 on Android, iPhone, iPods, and iPads devices in the same way as on a computer. 3D models have to be created in the Fusion 360 desktop app for Windows or Mac OS.

What computer works with Fusion 360?

Laptop (Apple / Mac)



This MacBook Pro is the laptop I carry everyday and often use for Fusion 360, which runs great on it.

Do you need a graphics card for Fusion 360?

Does Fusion 360 use GPU? No, it does not. Fusion 360 does not need the GPU to run. Instead, it uses your computer CPU.

How do I transfer Fusion 360 files to my computer?

Welcome to the Fusion 360 Community! You can export the fusion file directly to your computer by going to File->Export and then selecting the directory you wish to save to as well as changing the file type to Fusion archive (this is a fusion native file format).

How do I download Fusion 360 to my PC?

Saving your Fusion 360 design in your local storage

1. Step 1: click on the file icon and select export.
2. Step 2: click on the type’s drop-down menu and select “Archive Files (.f3D)”
3. Step 3: apply check on “save to my computer, select the folder destination and hit save.

Is Fusion 360 a CAD software?

Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for product design and manufacturing.

Is Fusion 360 easier than blender?

Fusion 360 is relatively easy to get started with and has a less-cluttered UI than Blender. It uses the CAD familiar ribbon-style menu, with large drop-down menus that hold 90% of all the tools you’ll ever need for 3D design.

Is Fusion 360 like inventor?

Like Inventor, it also features parametric, freeform, and direct modeling, covering most of the same operations. However, Fusion 360 is a more accessible all-round CAD platform featuring strong 3D modeling design and CAM functionality.