Select an origin plane or planar face to create a new sketch, which will include the selected SVG file.Select the desired SVG file and click open.Doing so will open up your computer’s local folders. Select the folder icon in the Insert SVG dialog.Select the Insert dropdown list > select Insert SVG.SVG files should only be used to recreate logos, text, or other shapes that cannot be created directly in Fusion 360. The problem with this is that SVG sketches are nearly impossible to fully-constrain and dimension. This often results in hundreds of spline paths. Importing SVG files will automatically re-recreate the SVG lines with Fusion 360 geometry. When possible, use Fusion 360’s native sketch geometry to create the desired shape.įusion 360’s 2D-sketch will result in a faster and more predictable model. When to Use SVG Files with Fusion 360 Only use SVG files to recreate logos, text, or other shapes that cannot be created directly in Fusion 360.įusion 360 accepts SVG files, but they should still be used on a limited basis. This means SVG files can be resized infinitely without losing their quality. In other words, the graphic you see is created with a group of numbers and letters. Unlike JPG and PNG files, SVG files can be created with XML text.
Software developers like them because of their interactivity and animation capabilities.īest of all, SVG files are one of only a few file types that won’t lose any quality while being scaled to any size.
Make sure to write down your user name and password the first time you start Fusion 360 you will likely be asked to log in using the same credentials.Scalable Vector Graphics, or SVG files, are two-dimensional graphics that are widely used by software programs. Important: use your student email address when you register! When you have registered as a student/educator, you will be able to download Fusion 360. CAD Envy has a course for Inventor as if you are interested (but I suggest you start with Fusion 360). Inventor is more powerful than Fusion 360, but harder to learn. With a student/educator user account on, you will have access to a whole suite of state-of-the-art software, such as the CAD package Inventor. Click “CREATE ACCOUNT”įollow the instructions and fill out all the details. If you chose “Educational Use”, you will be forwarded to this page. If you are a hobbyist and not a student, you should choose Personal Use (instructions further down). If you choose the latter, make sure to use your student email address when you sign up in the next step. If you are a student, I recommend that you select Educational Use. Select either “PERSONAL USE” or “EDUCATIONAL USE”. Ĭlick on either “FREE TRIAL” or “DOWNLOAD FREE TRIAL” (both buttons will take you to the same page). Because all files are saved in the cloud, you can work on any computer where Fusion 360 is installed, which is really convenient if you want to work on your design both at school and at home, for example.Īutodesk Fusion 360 is free for students and for personal use.
While Fusion 360 is cloud-based, you still need to install some software on your computer. This lesson will guide you through the process. Before you can start designing cool things, you need to download and install Autodesk Fusion 360 on your computer.