Fusion 360 Basics

Fusion 360 Basics

Getting started with Fusion 360 CAD design

Creating CAD drawings in Fusion 360 begins with a 2d drawing:

Create a sketch:

Create Sketch

Select a workplane to draw your 2d geometry:

Any workplane will work but if you intend to create CAM toolpaths it’s helpful to use the Top plane for mill parts and the Front plane for lathe parts.

2D Geometry

2D Sketch Tools

The 2d sketch geometry allows you to create a CAD drawing using tools such as:

Points

Lines

Circles

Rectangles

And editing tools such as:

Trim

Mirror

Copy