Onshape is kicking me out (and maybe you, too)!

Onshape pushed some updates to their terms of service a few days ago, and it drastically changes what you can do with it on the free plan.
My only option is now Fusion360, which I've wanted to try for a while anyways specifically for CNC milling - no better time than now!

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[Linuxdirk]

I have no idea why YT thinks I should watch this video now, after 4 years. But I’m glad there is great free CAD software available now.

[fpilotjumper]

People should get with the FreeCAD developers and help them make that open source tool better. Just like the massive improvements in KiCAD over the last three years. It's only a matter of time before Fusion 360 changes their policy and locks everyone out.

[JamieBainbridge]

"This proprietary cloud service kicked me out so I'm moving to another proprietary cloud service". What could possibly go wrong?

[herrvonmir]

I used Autodesk products in my job but at home I'm trying to have control and not be exposed to a company's mood. So for me it is FreeCad and syncthing and it is working like a charm. Very helpful community and really active development!

[DPrintingNerd]

I did see that Fusion 360 twinkle in your eye when we did the coasters... :)

[alanb]

So many times in my career (now retired) we have seen dependence on "free" commercial software turn bad. Just say no to this virtual bait and switch, it will turn on you in the long run. We need to support the truly open software to get what we need, or bite the bullet and pay commercial (even that doesn't guarantee a long happy life). Good luck!

[tim]

Yeah I expected this move from OnShape, and expect Fusion360 will move to follow at some point. This is why i consciously decided to learn and use FreeCAD, even though it may be more frustrating. At least I will control my own content and CAD destiny.

[Froinster]

This aged badly looking at what happened with fusion xd

[pintokitkat]

I started 3d with Blender but that was way over the top for my printer models, so I went to Sketchup, which was fine. A bit unstable now and again, but ok. Then I tried Fusion 360. Wow ! Brilliant! I'll never go back. You're quite right to dump Onshape. Once a company's management starts to treat individuals as irrelevant, they are on the slippery slope to obscurity. Power to the people! Vote with your feet.

[miranina]

"fusion 360 is really free"
Autodesk : Hold my beer give me 2 years to think about it
2 years later, crippling fusion 360 making makers starting to look at another solution ... again

[rhadiem]

Solidworks / Creo at work, Fusion3d at home. Wish Solidworks had a maker version, but you cant fault Autodesk for supporting makers.

[bartzrt]

I use Fusion 360, but I know a few people who mainly use Freecad. Like you said, learning a new tool is a lot of work so most people just seem to pick one and stick with it. I'd like to see you use some other ones, though, just to shake things up.

[JohnDavidDunlap]

This is really discouraging. I loved OnShape. It was the first CAD package that I learned and I designed a raspberry pi case with it. Because it is browser based, it is also the only commercial CAD package that I can use on Linux (I haven't owned a Windows computer since 2007). In some ways, I've wanted to learn Fusion360 anyway for its CAM features because I have both 3D printers and mini mills. However, Fusion360 is only supported on Windows and Mac so I have to keep an old iMac around taking up space on my desk that I don't use for anything except Fusion360. I'd happily pay a reasonable fee to keep using OnShape but it doesn't look like that's going to happen. It was really nice being commercially supported on Linux while it lasted.

[maximummarklee]

Good for you Thomas! I just switched to F360 after seeing some of my favorite makers (like yourself) who were doing interesting things with it. Software for the most part should be a transparent part of making, and when it turns itself into an issue on any level for the user community, it demonstrates an insensitivity towards the user base and a prioritization of revenue over fostering creativity. My first project will be to design my dream home, and will enable me to produce the architectural model on a 3D printer - complete with terrain and solar exposure modeling.

[Sigmatechnica]

That's always the problem with cloud stuff, it changes and they pull the rug out from under you. I don't trust fusion360 not to do the same :(

[jdwtf]

$10-15 a month for a maker license is the sweet spot. Possibly as much at $25. $125 is a no go pretty universally in the maker community. I am currently using Solidworks (legally) but have an older license. 2018 still works amazingly well. Keep up the amazing content!

[thejakyl]

Welcome to Fusion life. Its amazing and the community is very helpful. Learn 360 and Meshmixer and youll be good.

[samueljohnson]

Now using Fusion 360 and Simplify3D for 3D printing on Flashforge Creator Pro dual extruder. Started in CAD at work in 1980 with CIMCAD (now Expert CAD). Moved to AutoCAD in 1995 then Graduated to ProE. I retired in 2006. I had a small hobbyist machine shop and wood shop in my garage until an accident prevented me from standing for any length of time. Used AutoCAD for awhile at home until it started costing too much to keep up with each new Microsoft OS. I started "on the board" in 1958. For an old drafting board draftsman the new technology is mind boggling & I embrace it completely. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for what you do.

[GigaDavy]

I use:
FreeCAD
OpenSCAD
Blender
Meshmixer

[deanallenjones]

Open S Cad. For the person who cant draw but can maths