Description
The article discusses the features of the two software programs, Fusion 360 and AutoCAD. Fusion 360 is a cloud-based 3D CAD program that connects to other software programs to help with product development. It has continuous updates, forum, email, and phone support, and is available in annual and monthly subscriptions. AutoCAD is a software program that has been around for many years and is still used today. It has features such as sketching, parametric modeling, sheet metal design, freeform modeling, and direct modeling. It also has PCB design integration.
Autodesk Fusion - 3 Year Subscription
Fusion is a cloud-based CAD/CAM/CAE tool for collaborative product development. Fusion combines fast and easy organic modeling with precise solid modeling, to help you create manufacturable designs.
Features
Continuous updates
Fusion updates continuously so that you can access to the latest technology at no extra cost.
Forum, email, and phone support
Support from the Fusion team on the forums, direct email, and phone support services.
Flexible subscriptions with cloud credits options
Annual and monthly subscriptions are available, and include cloud credits with purchase.
Sketching
Create and edit sketches with sketch constraints and dimensions. Turn sketches into 3D objects.
Parametric modeling
Create history-based features (i.e. extrude, revolve, loft, sweep) that update with design changes.
Sheet metal
Design sheet metal components using sheet metal rules. Document and manufacture flat patterns using 2D drawings and cutting strategies.
Freeform modeling
Create complex sub-divisional surfaces with T-Splines, and increase the density of T-Spline faces.
Direct modeling
Edit or repair imported geometry from non-native file formats.
Mesh modeling
Edit and repair imported scans or mesh models (i.e. STL, OBJ files).
Surface modeling
Create and edit complex parametric surfaces for repairing, patching, or designing geometry.
Assemblies
Design assemblies with a traditional bottom-up or top-down approach and analyze assembly motion.
PCB design integration
Design the PCB object directly in Fusion. Synchronize bi-directional changes from your electronics designs seamlessly with Autodesk EAGLE interoperability.