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Autodesk’s Fusion 360 is a popular 3D design tool used in several DME workshops. The following instructions guide you through how to secure a free license, but know that current TMU students and staff can access a number of other design tools, including:<\/p>\n

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  1. TinkerCAD<\/a> (Beginner; web-based)<\/li>\n
  2. Shapr3D<\/a> (Beginner-Intermediate; iOS, Mac, Windows)<\/li>\n
  3. Solid Works (Intermediate-Advanced; access via TMU Virtual Apps<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  4. OnShape<\/a> (Intermediate-Advanced, iOS\/Android + web-based)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Register for a Free Fusion 360 Account<\/h1>\n
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    1. Go to the Autodesk Fusion 360 Education<\/a> website.<\/li>\n
    2. Click on the “Get started” button.<\/li>\n
    3. Choose the “Educational role” that applies to you.<\/li>\n
    4. You\u2019ll get a pop-up, \u201cContinuing requires verification that you are a Student at a qualified educational institution.\u201d Select “Continue”
      \n(Please note that Fusion 360 is not a TMU-managed service and you will need to consent to Autodesk’s privacy policy)<\/li>\n
    5. Enter your @torontomu.ca email address and other required information.<\/li>\n
    6. Eventually, you\u2019ll see a message at the bottom of the page, under \u2018Educational Verification\u2019 stating:
      \n\u201cYou\u2019ve been successfully verified as a Student at Toronto Metropolitan University (Toronto).<\/li>\n
    7. Scroll to the top right to \u2018Subscription summary\u2018<\/li>\n
    8. You\u2019ll be directed to a page saying: \u201cCongratulations, your educational access is confirmed! \u201c<\/li>\n
    9. Go to your email, and find the email from Autodesk titled: \u201cYou\u2019re verified for Autodesk education access\u201d<\/li>\n
    10. Select \u2018Complete Account Setup\u2019<\/li>\n
    11. Generate a (non-TMU) password, then continue<\/li>\n
    12. Congratulations! You can now login to Autodesk Fusion for free on your personal computer or any Library computer, including those in the DME Lab. We suggest reviewing the DME’s 3D printing resources<\/a> + workshops before you get too far into the design process — understanding equipment capabilities and constraints can simplify your design process!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Downloading Fusion<\/h1>\n

      Autodesk offers a basic online Fusion 360<\/a> experience. However, most DME users install the software on their computers for speed and simplicity.<\/p>\n

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      1. To download Fusion 360<\/a>, click on the “Products” tab in your Autodesk account and select “Fusion 360.”<\/li>\n
      2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install Fusion 360 on your computer.<\/li>\n
      3. To access the educational resources, tutorials, and forums available through the Education Community, log in to your Autodesk account and navigate to the Education Community page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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