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== What do I do? ==
== Background ==


This page is intended for users who are interested in migrating to FreeCAD from the Fusion 360 world.
# Start to export your models from the cloud to your local machine.
#* A popular method is using this [https://github.com/Jnesselr/fusion-360-total-exporter Fusion360 total exporter] script
# We recommend exporting with the .... format(s)
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== What do I do? ==
Important Note: FreeCAD workflow is different than Fusion360. It is a parametric modeler in comparison to Fusion360 which is a direct modeler. You will understand the difference immediately as you will try to grab the edge of a shape and try to extrude it and manipulate it unsuccessfully.

# The first thing that you want to do is to get your files out of proprietary formats and storage. Start by exporting your models from the cloud to your local machine.
#* A popular method is using this [https://github.com/Jnesselr/fusion-360-total-exporter Fusion360 total exporter] script.
# We recommend exporting to STEP format.


== FAQ ==
== FAQ ==


* What formats do you support in FreeCAD ?
# What formats do you support in FreeCAD?
#* The native file format in FreeCAD is BREP, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boundary_representation boundary representation], provided by the internal [[OpenCASCADE|OpenCASCADE (OCCT)]] geometry kernel.
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#* FreeCAD supports all formats that OCCT supports, so STEP and IGES at least.
# What formats should I use to migrate to FreeCAD?
#* STEP is the best format because it is a solid [[Shape|Shape]] format, as opposed to a [[Mesh|Mesh]] (STL, OBJ, DAE). Example, [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=50308 Importing Step with Colors].
#* Importing an STL is possible, but this mesh format will be difficult to modify further. We recommend converting imported meshes to solid Shapes using {{Button|[[File:Part_ShapeFromMesh.svg|16px]] [[Part_ShapeFromMesh|Part ShapeFromMesh]]}}. Remodelling the object in FreeCAD, while using the mesh as reference, is the best advice.

== Learning Resources ==

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GxJkB23ZHM Fusion360 to FreeCAD Introduction], video by Brodie Fairhall.
* [https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=50492 V0.19 Benchmarking--2019 Monthly Challenges], a series of objects created with Fusion360 are remodelled using FreeCAD, by experienced user ppemawm.
* [https://github.com/macdroid53/LearningFreeCAD Beginners written tutorial: from first part to technical drawing.]
* [https://www.freecad.info/ An online resource for us regular FreeCAD users.]

== Comparison Videos ==

* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kirDbZd0dvI&feature=youtu.be Model a compressor turbine in FreeCAD and Fusion360]

== Related ==

* [[Migrating to FreeCAD from OnShape]]


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* What format(s) should I use to migrate to FreeCAD?
:* https://forum.freecadweb.org/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=50308

Revision as of 13:09, 9 October 2020

Background

This page is intended for users who are interested in migrating to FreeCAD from the Fusion 360 world.

What do I do?

  1. The first thing that you want to do is to get your files out of proprietary formats and storage. Start by exporting your models from the cloud to your local machine.
  2. We recommend exporting to STEP format.

FAQ

  1. What formats do you support in FreeCAD?
  2. What formats should I use to migrate to FreeCAD?
    • STEP is the best format because it is a solid Shape format, as opposed to a Mesh (STL, OBJ, DAE). Example, Importing Step with Colors.
    • Importing an STL is possible, but this mesh format will be difficult to modify further. We recommend converting imported meshes to solid Shapes using Part ShapeFromMesh. Remodelling the object in FreeCAD, while using the mesh as reference, is the best advice.

Learning Resources

Comparison Videos

Related