Fusion 360 vs SolidWorks: Layout

Which is better? Fusion 360 or SolidWorks. Well this is the first episode of a series where I will be comparing SolidWorks and Fusion360.

I think that the layout and usability of a program is a HUGE determining factor when debating between two programs. Both Solidworks and Fusion360 are powerful programs that can perform very similarly, however their layouts and general usability might determine which you would prefer to use.

*These Fusion 360 and Solidworks tutorials are meant to cover the basics as well as more advance features in both programs. This resource is for beginners and professionals alike, so what ever your level of expertise comment below, share with friends, and subscribe if you have found these tutorials helpful.

Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - SolidWorks Pros
5:10 - SolidWorks Cons
6:25 - Fusion 360 Pros
10:50 - Fusion 360 Cons
13:08 - Conclusions

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[technikluke]

The timeline in Fusion actually has a useful purpose. You can edit one time step or delete it, but the rest of your changes are not affected.
E.G: You made a sketch in the beginning and extruded from that, than edited on the new body and so on. Now you want to edit your original sketch to make the footprint a little bit bigger. So you change the sketch in the first time step and it just works without having to start all over by "Ctrl + Z"ing your progress away

[eng.mohamednagaty]

I have been using Solid for about 10 years and I used Autodesk programs for a short time, but I think that Solid has more flexibility.

[Manalor]

Overall great comparison! I would like to point out that at 3:53 you mention that an advantage of Solidworks is that it has a search bar. Fusion 360 lets you search through all the tools by pressing 's' at any point. Admittedly, it doesn't show you where the tool is in the toolbar and Solidworks lets you search through a lot more of the program (names of parts in your file, etc.). However, it is, to me, much faster than in Solidworks as it pops up underneath your mouse rather than the corner of the screen. I, for the most part, find myself never really using the toolbar at all and just opening up the search box or using a shortcut for every tool I use. I tend to only use the toolbox when I'm exploring because I don't know what tool I should use.

[sotErik]

Thanks for your vid.
I'm new to CAD and started with Fusion for 3D printing practical things. One of my biggest frustrations with Fusion is trying to follow along with tutorials that are more than a year old. Videos from just 2 years ago call so many of the options different things or use different icons and have moved them to different locations. I feel like I'm on my own more often than not. I've even had tutorials that don't work and reading through the comments section you have to go up to your user settings and change some of the defaults just to make some of the tools work the way they do in the video.
I don't know if SolidWorks will have any of these problems but I'd like to give it a shot.

[christopher]

I'm currently torn between choosing Solidworks or Fusion 360 as my main 3D Modeling program. Keep making videos like these!

[gamerpaddy]

solidworks really needs more feedback in the UI, if something goes wrong it doesnt tell you. especially in the CAM module. when doing a certain mill job and click on generate toolpath, it wont generate, but wont tell you why either.
i found fusion much more intuitive to use, much less clogged up with buttons and less clicks to do something. but now that solidworks is sorta free for hobbyists, i started looking into it more to switch over from fusion which got restricted, especially in the CAM environment.

[cimjohansson]

biggest problem for me when moving over to solidworks from fusion is that im so used to drawing on a grid with snap, thats just so fast and easy. in solidwork as i understand it you just draw a shape you need and then you have to ad alot of measurements to it untill it's what you need and where you need it.

[seimela]

Solidworks is just too powerful, I do complex solidworks models then load them of fusion 360 cam for machining, I'm still learning CamWorks which is solidworks cam, looks good but better F360 cam

[jimmykim]

thanks for your video. If you were designing a golf putter, which program would you recommend?

[Mlammers]

think you might have over looked the navigation bar in solidworks, is has some nice features and its very easy to access in top of the screen

[allthegearnoidea]

Been using fusion for 2 years - didn’t know about the home button LOl thanks

[jeffjorczak]

I played with Fusion 360 for 3D printing. It seemed to take forever to export an STL to print. Have not tried SolidWorks for this yet.

[Teacher_Ali]

One big difference that is always worth mentioning is the PRICE Solidworks is way more expensive than the amazing Fusion360.

[jokkiossaka]

Fusion 360 looks for me much cleaner when drawing !

[laxmannxyadav]

Top demo sir i am india thank you 🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤

[allthegearnoidea]

The problem I have with joints is finding which joints belong to what parts. Sometimes the handles appear hidden or are distanced from the actual parts they are joking

[qwidium]

Not take time and try to smoothly orbit a body in SW. Maybe constrain orbit as you were used in Fusion.

[Aikano]

I completely agree, Fusion 360 looks so clean, modern and nice, while solidworks looks cluttered, ancient and ugly.

[fauzip]

Fusion screen looks horrible on my 27" 4K monitor. it's 2021 and look at that pixelated icon, grid, lines, ...holy crap autodesk! inventor and sw are great on 4K

[terlumunjoseph]

fusion 360 is a pain d ass to download with no full installer which discouraged me from using it