Fusion 360 tips and tricks

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CAD tips and guides for Autodesk CAD/BIM applications - Fusion 360

In this knowledgebase (blog) you can find small tips, hints, secrets and tricks shared by ARKANCE experts, which - as we hope - help you learn to use your Autodesk and ARKANCE Be.Smart products more efficiently. ARKANCE (in Czechia - former CAD Studio) is a worldwide Autodesk Platinum Partner, Developer and Training Center since 1990. See also our custom software development services.

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Searching for geometrically similar parts and duplicates in Fusion Hub.

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  Tip 15151

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27.8.2026  

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How to create a point at the center of gravity of a sketch curve in Autodesk Fusion.

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  Tip 15141

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22.8.2026  

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The convenient Navigator in Autodesk Fusion.

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  Tip 15136

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19.8.2026  

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3 methods for selecting overlapping objects in Fusion Electronics (PCB).

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  Tip 15127

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14.8.2026  

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How can I combine a commercial and a personal (hobby) Autodesk Fusion license on a single PC?

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  Tip 15123

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12.8.2026  

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How to add special Thread types to Fusion - for 3D printing, DIN 477, E25, photo lenses...

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  Tip 15110

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26.7.2026  

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Do Autodesk cloud projects comply with the European NIS2 standard?

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  Tip 15096

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19.7.2026  

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What do the numbers after the slash in the Xref label in Fusion mean?

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  Tip 15075

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1.7.2026  

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Undocumented drawing variables in Autodesk Fusion.

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  Tip 15059

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20.6.2026  

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How to add custom HDRI background (environment) for rendering in Fusion?

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  Tip 14999

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27.4.2026  

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How to launch Autodesk Fusion online, in a web browser?

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  Tip 14986

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16.4.2026   FAQ  

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Fusion no longer generates stock material in machining projects.

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  Tip 14983

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14.4.2026  

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Examples of AI prompts and the challenges of using the Autodesk Assistant AI feature for analyzing and generating CAD geometry in AutoCAD and Fusion.

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  Tip 14969

ACAD2027ACLT2027ACADM2027Map2...

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3.4.2026   FAQ  

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A PDF drawing from Revit or AutoCAD does not print exactly at a 1:1 scale.

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  Tip 14958

ACADADTPlantACADMCivilMapA...

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1.4.2026  

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How fast is the AI tool Autodesk Assistant?

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  Tip 14947

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19.3.2026  

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