MEP EP#245: K-Factoring a Gumbo
Parker
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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
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