5 TIPS for Getting Started in Fusion 360

Garrett from Chaos Coretech models incredible things in Fusion 360. He is self taught, and has learned a great deal over the last few years. He has 5 tips for beginners who are getting started with Fusioin 360!

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[thedprintingexperts]

I was trying not to drool while seeing all of this unpacked filaments on the background!

[meisenhut]

I would add a tip #7: don't be afraid to experiment! This is a computer file, just make sure to save often. I find the best way to learn anything is to poke and prod all the options to see what they do.

[animationcreations]

The best tip here by far is setting Fusion to Z up

[Luuk]

5:02 Thank you so much! I assumed the sketch was removed after extruding, didn't know it was just being hidden.

[willierants]

Pertaining to Tip #6 don't forget about "Named Views". If you ever lose your model in 3D space and chances are at some point you will you can simply click on one of the Named Views to bring it back to it's default camera location. You can also create your own Named View, which is handy if there is a particular angle or area of focus you wish to return to repeatedly. For example you can set specific objects, sketches on or off and place the camera how you like and then create the Named View. Click it and it will return to it. Click a different named view and it will revert to that Named Views settings. You will never lose your model again.

Default Named Views are as follows: Top, Front, Right and Home where Home is the default view that F360 uses every time you open a model.

Edit: Oh, Named Views are located on the model tree between "Document Settings" and "Origin". You'll see it. Just click the triangle to expand the tree. To create a new Named View simply right click on "Named Views", but first make sure you have the model and all objects you want visible or invisible and the camera set where you want it before you create the new View. Give it a try and like if you you found this useful.

[thetraveller]

Wish I had this video when I was starting with F360. Nice work guys

[dogastus]

Brilliant tips from Garrett, thank you very much for getting him to share them.

[heather]

Nice!! This is great...i want to up my modeling game so I know these will come in handy! Thanks for featuring Chaos Core Tech, Joel!!

[timmyelite]

Great video, these tips are so simple yet so effective, thanks!

[YeeKongChan]

The holding left click for selection is really useful. Big thanks Garrett !

[DPIceland]

awesome, - that see-through left click trick I didn't know about, - thanks Garret

[meisjohn]

I got into 3D modeling not long ago, and I've been fairly successful, but the primer on intersections is going to take it to another level. Thanks!

[rheller_]

I've been pushing myself to use fusion360 more and videos like these have help a lot. Thanks 👍

[cizium]

Thank you so much! These tips are really helpful.

[crusstyd]

Wow! Great tips!!! Especially that click thru feature!!!

[omegacyclon]

Thanks you Garrett for your very useful information, and thanks Joel for the very intresting video.

[nerdyviews]

Great tips! I had no idea there was a difference between models & sketches! That will help out a lot!

[RobinGingerich]

Great info, well presented! Can’t get much better tha.... yes it can! Joel, bring him on monthly for tips like this¡!

[Markevans]

I consider myself an intermediate amateur but I often pick something new up seeing how different people use this. The bonus tip made the whole thing worth watching. So simple but I had missed it, using home whenever I get lost. Thanx

[BradleyHerbst]

Very good, video. Looking forward to seeing more like these.