MEP EP#245: K-Factoring a Gumbo
Parker
Stephen
- Fusion 360 has changed their personal license subscription model
- All of these went into effect on Oct 1
- Project storage is limited to 10 active and editable documents
- Exports are now limited to a small number of file types. Thankfully this still includes STL files but alas, DXF, DWG, PDF exports are all gone
- Perhaps most importantly to the makerverse, STEP, SAT, and IGES file types can no longer be exported, the most common files for those who want to edit a design using different software.
- 2D drawings can now only be single sheet, and can only be printed or plotted
- Rendering can now only be done locally, so leveraging cloud-based rendering is no longer possible
- CAM support has been drastically cut back: no more multi-axis milling, probing, automatic tool changes, or rapid feeds, but support for 2, 2.5, and 3 axis remains
- All support for simulation, generative design, and custom extensions has been removed
- Purchased a license and I am not looking back
- Autodesk had loads of pushback from the community because of the decision to remove STEP export
- “Fixed” this issue claiming the reversal was due to “unintended consequences for the hobbyist community.”
- Sheet metal design and fabrication
- Be careful with using automated tools
- Understand the rules
- Dont rely entirely on templates
- As always - talk with your manufacturer
