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New technologies and evolving industries are transforming the way we work. Explore how to work with generative design studies and outcomes to solve manufacturing challenges in new ways.
Generative design is a new workflow that generates high-performing design alternatives with optimized geometry that is often far removed from a traditional design. Learn how to set up, generate, and explore design outcomes and post-process generative designs. Explore the basics of Fusion assemblies and geometry creation, with a focus on obstacle geometry. Set up a generative design study and learn advanced T-spline tools to post-process a generative output. With the rapid expansion of various types of manufacturing—from additive, subtractive, and even hybrid approaches—the generative design workflow gives you the power to explore every avenue of a design.
After completing this course, you'll be able to:
This course includes exercises and videos that advise use of Autodesk Cloud Credits. Cloud credits should be used at your own discretion. See course resources for more details.
These downloadable resources will be used to complete modules in this course:
Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need.
Module outline
Discover what you'll learn in this course and download the software and resources you need.
Identify the difference between generative design and topology optimization and understand the generative design mindset and workflow.
Module outline
In this module you will identify the difference between generative design and topology optimization and understand the generative design mindset and workflow.
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
In this module you will learn to identify, create and/or select obstacle and preserve geometry while setting up the generative design space.
Module outline
In this module you will learn to identify, create and/or select obstacle and preserve geometry while setting up the generative design space.
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
In this module you will learn to define loads, constraints, load cases, manufacturing methods, materials and design objectives for a generative design study.
Module outline
In this module you will learn to define loads, constraints, load cases, manufacturing methods, materials and design objectives for a generative design study.
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
In this module you will explore a 3D model created from a generative outcome, modify a form body, perform a static stress simulation and review simulation results.
Module outline
In this module you will explore a 3D model created from a generative outcome, modify a form body, perform a static stress simulation and review simulation results.
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
In this module you will explore additional forms tools that will aid in the modification of generative design outcomes.
Module outline
In this module you will explore additional forms tools that will aid in the modification of generative design outcomes.
After completing this module, you'll be able to:
Course challenge exercise
Module outline
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. Follow the assignment directions below or download the PDF to follow along at your own pace.
Final test
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Ready to test your knowledge? Pass this required test with a score of 75% or more to complete the course and earn a certificate of completion.