Insert Mesh – Basic Import
Bring STL/OBJ files into Fusion and understand why some come in as meshes and others as solids.
Fusion 360 Manual – Workshop Binder Edition
This site is a practical, version-aware reference for everyday Fusion 360 work: importing meshes, fixing them, converting to solids, and preparing models for 3D printing.
Current Baseline
Fusion: 2605.1.39 x86_64 – Personal Plan
OS: Windows 11 Home 25H2
The screenshots and menu locations in this manual match this version. When Fusion updates, changes will be logged on the Update History page.
What This Manual Covers
- How to import, orient, and repair meshes (STL/OBJ).
- How and when Fusion converts Mesh → Solid (BRep) automatically.
- Key Preferences that matter for 3D printing and modeling.
- Everyday Design tools: sketching, extruding, combining, adding features.
- Clean export settings for slicers like Bambu Studio.
- A growing shortcuts list for faster modeling.
Quick Start
Insert Mesh – Placement & Orientation
Use Flip Up Direction, Move to Ground, and Center to get parts lined up, like your saucer example.
Preferences – General
Set language, theme, navigation style, and camera behavior so Fusion feels comfortable to use.
Preferences – Preview Features
See which experimental tools are available on your plan, and why some options are locked.
How to Use This Manual
- Use the sidebar to jump between topics.
- Each page is written for the Fusion version shown in the baseline above.
- If a menu moves after an update, the Update History page will note what changed.
- Screenshots are taken from the same setup you use, so the UI should match what you see on screen.