
Fusion 360 however, has a bunch of neat tricks for when you make errors. One of the most common things I see beginners and new users to CAD do, is freak out if they click on the wrong thing, and mash escape, the undo button, or cancel.

It’s laid out in a simple way for you to get started, and is broken down into various categories so you can prioritize the content that is most important to you! You can find it here. If YouTube isn’t your bag, and you prefer a more structured way of learning, the shiny new learning portal is your best bet. You can find the Youtube channel here and I made my own video for total beginners you can find here The YouTube channel is full of great tutorials, quick tips, and videos on how other people use Fusion 360 to get your inspired. If you’re just starting out, or even if you’re familiar with other CAD packages, I always recommend starting with the learning content! We use both Youtube and our own official learning portal to get started. Many of these projects include design files which will give you a jump start on completing your first Fusion project, and put you on the path to becoming a CAD pro.It’s ok, starting out can be daunting, but thankfully, we’ve got your back, so just take a deep breath, put on a brew, and let’s take things slowly. To help you get your feet wet, I've gathered a range of projects that use Fusion 360, from simple custom brass rings to more complex wooden sunglasses, to one of my own more involved designs, a desk that transforms into a bar.

Either way, it will take your skills to the next level.

You can use it to create paper templates that can be cut out by hand (see my Digital Fabrication by Hand Instructable) or design for digital fabrication machines like 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC mills. It's a free 3D and 2D modeling program that helps you design just about anything, exactly the way you want it. Fusion 360 is a great place to begin exploring these questions. When you like to make things, whether from wood, textiles, metal, plastics, or paper, sooner or later you wonder if CAD (computer assisted design) could make the process faster, easier, or more controllable.
