How to Share Projects on Fusion 360?

Understanding Project Sharing in Fusion 360

Fusion 360 offers robust features designed for collaborative design and engineering. Sharing projects within this platform is essential for effective teamwork, allowing users to collaborate in real-time regardless of their location. This guide will outline the detailed steps on how to share projects within Fusion 360 and manage team collaborations efficiently.

Choosing the Right Team Hub

Before sharing a project, it’s crucial to ensure that you are operating from the correct Team Hub within Fusion 360. The Team Hub acts as the centralized workspace for your projects.

1. Access the Team Hub: Log into your Fusion 360 account and navigate to the Team Hub via a web browser at myhub.autodesk360.com.
2. Verify Your Team Hub: Ensure you have the correct hub selected by checking the name displayed at the top of the interface.

Adding Participants to Your Project

Inviting new users to your project allows you to expand your collaborative efforts. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open Your Project List: Click on the Home icon located in the upper left corner of Fusion 360.
2. Select a Specific Project: From the list of available projects, select the one to which you wish to invite additional users.
3. Open Project Details: A panel on the right side will appear containing details about the selected project.
4. Invite New Members: Use the option to invite people by entering their email addresses, granting them access to your project.

Granting User Permissions

Once new team members are added, managing their permissions effectively is critical for maintaining control over project accessibility.

1. Access Admin Settings: Navigate to the settings or admin section of the Team Hub.
2. Manage Permissions: From there, you can assign various roles and access levels to each member, ensuring that sensitive areas of the project remain secure while still permitting collaboration.

Collaborative Editing

Fusion 360 allows multiple users to work on the same design file, enhancing productivity. However, it’s important to understand how changes are saved and shared among collaborators.

1. Open the Same File: Multiple users can open the file at the same time to make edits.
2. Saving Changes: When one user saves their design as a new version, the changes are not automatically reflected for others.
3. Refreshing the Design: Other users will need to close the file and reopen it to see the updates, ensuring that everyone has the latest version of the project.

Accessing Archived Projects

In case you need to retrieve or share archived projects, a systematic approach will help.

1. Navigate to the Fusion Team interface: Visit the Fusion Team and look for the tabs at the top of the screen.
2. Select ‘Archived’: Choose the Archived tab to find projects that are no longer actively in use.
3. Restoring Projects: Hover over the project you wish to restore and click ‘Restore’ to bring it back into active status.

Downloading and Exporting Files

To share designs with those who may not have direct access to Fusion 360, exporting files is necessary.

1. Locate Your Design: From the dashboard, identify the design you need to share.
2. Initiate Export: Hover over the design, and select the Export option.
3. Select File Format: Choose the preferred format for the export, such as Fusion 360 Archive.
4. Download Notification: After processing, you will receive an email with a download link for the file.

Inviting External Users

If you need to collaborate with external stakeholders, sharing access to your project safely is essential.

1. Access the Project: Follow the steps to open the specific project.
2. Invite Externals by Email: Add their email addresses, ensuring they receive an invitation to join.
3. Confirm Their Access: Make sure they accept the invitation, which will grant them the ability to view or edit the project, depending on permissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I share Fusion 360 projects with users from different organizations?
Yes, you can share your projects with users outside your organization by inviting them via email to join your specific project in Fusion 360.

2. How many users can collaborate on a Fusion 360 project at the same time?
You can have multiple users working on the same project simultaneously. However, to see the real-time updates made by other users, you must refresh the design.

3. What should I do if a member’s access needs to be revoked?
Simply return to the admin settings under your Team Hub, locate the member under the project permissions, and adjust their access level or remove them from the project entirely.