• Fusion

Generative Design for Manufacturing Expert Certification Prep

Prove you're on the right track to certification with self-paced lessons and a practice test. This certification prep course reviews the core skills covered on the Autodesk Certified Expert in Generative for Manufacturing using Fusion exam.


Course overview

Review and test your knowledge in model prep, Generative Design model space setup, Generative Outcome review and post processing of generative designs.  Through a series of videos, we will review each of the exam objectives found on the certification.  After the course test your knowledge with practice and challenge exercises and a sample certification.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Use Edit Model to prepare a generative design study.
  • Set up the generative design space.
  • Apply loads and constraints to preserve regions.
  • Define manufacturing methods and study objectives.
  • Review and filter generative outcomes.
  • Use form and mesh tools to post process a generative design.

Course downloads

These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:

Course outline

10 min.

Getting started

Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need. 

Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need. 

 


10 min.

About the certification

Learn more about how to prepare for the  CAD for Mechanical Design  Associate Certification exam.

Learn more about how to prepare for the  CAD for Mechanical Design  Associate Certification exam.

 


20 min.

See where you stand

See where you stand

Before you begin this course, test your skills by taking the following assessment to see where you stand.


1 hr. 50 min.

Required modeling knowledge

Learn about the required supporting knowledge for generative designs. 

In this module, you learn about the required supporting knowledge for generative designs.  Creating a generative design study is only part of the process.  You must be able to create, manage and manipulate 3D models using forms, mesh, and traditional modeling tools.    

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Identify parametric modeling tools and techniques.
  • Modify 3D models with solid and surfacing tools.
  • Create and manage an assembly.
  • Use form and mesh tools to manipulate a model


2 hr. 20 min.

Generative design model preparation

Explore the edit model workspace and prepare an assembly for a generative design study.

Explore the edit model workspace and prepare an assembly for a generative design study.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Create a connector obstacle feature.
  • Replace components with primitives.
  • Remove features and faces.
  • Remove components.
  • Clone a generative model.


2 hr. 40 min.

Generative study setup

Create a generative design study by defining all parameters required to preview and solve a study and create outcomes.

Create a generative design study by defining all parameters required to preview and solve a study and create outcomes.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Select preserve, obstacle and starting shape geometry.
  • Define and clone structural loads and constraints.
  • Define design objectives and limits.
  • Select manufacturing methods.
  • Select appropriate materials.
  • Preview a generative design solve.


2 hr. 35 min.

Generative study solve and outcomes

Solve a generative design study and use the explorer to review, compare, and select a generative outcome for conversion.

Solve a generative design study and use the explorer to review, compare, and select a generative outcome for conversion.

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Solve a generative design study.
  • Explore generative outcomes.
  • Use Filter and Compare on generative outcomes.
  • Create a design from a selected outcome.


2 hr.

Course challenge exercise

Take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course. 

Now that you've completed the learning material in this course, you can take the challenge exercise to measure your skills on the topics covered in this course. 


45 min.

Practice test

Practice test

Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course.


Teaching supplements

Teaching this course to students in the classroom?
Use this instructor guide to incorporate this course into your lesson plans. You can also send your students directly to the course as self-guided learning. They can learn at their own pace, track their own progress, and earn a certificate of completion when they get 75% or more on the final test.

Want to create custom learning playlists to share with your students?

Share modules and courses using Lists. Once you create a List, share the URL with your students and they can sign into their Autodesk Account to access.

  • To create a List, select [+] ‘Add to list’.
  • To share a list with others, set the list visibility to Public and share the link.

Announcements

The contents of this course have been updated as of April 2023.
 
April 2023 updates include:
  • New sample test questions and test taking tips. 
  • Updated videos to reflect the latest user interface.  
  • Updated practice and challenge exercises.
  • New instructor guide to help educators and instructors teach this content in classroom.
  • New practice test aligned to the certification exam objectives.