Brad Tallis

Autodesk Fusion has added a powerful new tool into the Autodesk Assistant. This tool uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help you design parts faster. In the past, the assistant mainly searched for help documents. Now, it can actually perform tasks inside your design workspace. While the tool is currently in a tech preview, it already shows great promise for speeding up your workflow. You can ask it to create shapes, find specific features, or even change materials using simple commands....

Creating moving parts in design software can feel tough. A four-bar linkage is a common mechanical setup used in everything from car steering to heavy machinery. You can even find this design on the retractable awning of an RV. This guide will show you how to build, constrain, and simulate a four-bar linkage inside Fusion. You will learn how to use joints and parameters to make your digital models move just like they do in the real world. Understanding the Four-Bar Linkage A four-bar linkage...

Using the hole command in Fusion is much better than just sketching circles and extruding them. This tool helps you create accurate holes for bolts, screws, and threads in seconds. It also makes your engineering drawings more professional by adding automatic notes. In this guide, you will learn how to use the various placement options, clearance settings, and threading features to improve your 3D modeling workflow. Getting Started with the Hole Command You can find the hole command in the...