AutoDesk Fusion 360

Autodesk, the developers of AutoCAD, one of the premier software lines for architecture, 3D visualization and product design, provides a cloud-based service called 'Fusion 360'. This service is meant to be accessible and installable by any user on any computer, whether they're an administrator on the system or not.

Note: Even when the software is pre-installed in Classrooms and Labs, users must log into their personal AutoDesk accounts (in the AutoDesk Desktop app) to run it.

As well, in Lehigh Labs, those AutoDesk accounts must be registered as Education accounts with AutoDesk.

To access this software, each user needs follow the steps below, (once per user):

Note Also: The Education license for Fusion 360 lasts for 3 years by default, but you can get an extension on the AutoDesk Fusion 360 page.

1. Visit the Fusion 360 education page: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators?_ga=2.223864091.1666910894.1576008849-1092675869.1576008849

2. Sign into your AutoDesk Account (or create one) -- select one of these two, and then proceed to log into the AutoDesk website with your account. Often, it's wise to use your Lehigh email address as the username.

3. Request Access to Fusion 360. Once you have access to the Fusion installer, you should be able to run it, and install the software into your user profile on the computer you're using. It may take a few hours to process your license request. Once approved, it will appear as a 'Education License' and will last for 3 years. Note that licenses can be extended by request at the above page.

5. Log into Autodesk Fusion 360 app with your AutoDesk account. When you're properly registered and logged in it should look like this:

If for some reason you have trouble with either creating or accessing your account, or setting up and running the software, see the AutoDesk Fusion 360 page. You may have to try a clean uninstallation of Fusion 360.