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Data management and collaboration in Fusion

See how Fusion simplifies data management and explore the power behind Fusion and the Fusion web client to effectively collaborate between your teams, your clients, and your suppliers.


00:03

Welcome to your next master cam transition

00:05

lesson on data management and collaboration.

00:09

When coming from master cam,

00:10

you will most likely be accustomed to using Windows Explorer to organize

00:13

your files and using the file open command to bring in your data

00:18

fusion 360 instead stores data on the cloud and is directly accessible within

00:23

the software itself via the data panel which breaks it down into projects

00:28

libraries

00:29

in samples.

00:30

We'll talk about the benefits of cloud data storage later on.

00:33

But the GIST diffusions cloud data platform is that

00:35

it allows you to access your data anytime anywhere.

00:40

Projects are where you can upload existing data,

00:43

organize files in the folders and invite people to join the project.

00:48

Anyone with that invite will be able to view all the contents

00:51

within that respective project with access rates managed via fusion team.

00:57

Libraries are where your cloud assets such as C A templates,

00:60

post processors and tool libraries are stored

01:03

as fusion uses the cloud to store data.

01:05

You can find these assets available on any

01:07

computer you log into which is particularly useful.

01:10

If you have any custom data, you do not want to recreate each time

01:13

asset libraries also update seamlessly for everyone in the team.

01:17

So if someone adds or removes tools from the library,

01:20

there's no need to manually send the new tool library

01:23

or write a note telling them which tools to edit.

01:27

Finally,

01:27

the samples folder are where training and sample material

01:30

are stored to support you in your fusion development.

01:34

Fusion still utilizes the traditional file commands

01:37

letting you save open and export,

01:40

giving you more control over how you manage your data.

01:44

When creating a new design within a project,

01:46

you will see a version number which updates each time you save.

01:51

Clicking on this gives us some information

01:53

including detail of the design's history.

01:56

The time it will last update by who and for what reason with the most recent at the top,

02:02

should you find a previous version is preferred?

02:05

You can simply promote that version with this icon.

02:09

The details also include where the part is used and what this part is used by.

02:16

You should note that if you move apart to a different location within a project,

02:19

these references will be maintained

02:21

a major improvement over legacy data that required

02:24

a specific file path to prevent broker references.

02:28

Finally, any generated two D engineering drawings if present can also be found here

02:34

with this approach.

02:35

Fusion helps mitigate issues associated with traditional file saving as there

02:39

are no risks of users working on out of date projects.

02:44

You can also view details via a web browser by clicking on the project name at

02:48

the top of the data panel which will take you to that project infusion team.

02:53

From here, you can export to several file formats, edit, manage,

02:58

share upload and create new projects and files.

03:01

You can also review details,

03:03

manage project members and view all related activity to the folder you are in.

03:09

Finally,

03:10

desktop connector is an integrated Autodesk data

03:12

management system that lets you access and manage

03:15

your data and assets on your desktop just as you would with traditional techniques.

03:20

Let's now look at how Fusion 360 can improve collaboration within your team.

03:26

Unlike Mastercam Fusion 360 is fully integrated and cloud based.

03:30

Meaning you can work on your project from concept to

03:32

manufacturer with access to the data from any device anywhere

03:38

along with this fusion team means you can also have multiple

03:41

stakeholders from multiple disciplines and backgrounds involved in the project,

03:45

helping them to collaborate efficiently without bottlenecks

03:50

by utilizing the integrated and work anywhere approach and managing stakeholder

03:54

access Fusion 360 will help you speed up your manufacturing process,

03:58

decreasing the possibility of wasting time on outdated versions,

04:02

accessing your data and other problems associated

04:05

with more traditional C AM work flows

04:08

here.

04:09

I have created a project which I want to share between product designers,

04:12

programmers management suppliers and the client to show you

04:16

the power behind Fusion three sixty's collaborative and connected approach

04:22

to add people simply navigate to the people

04:24

tab within your project in the data panel.

04:26

Similarly, you can add and manage project members via fusion team.

04:33

Here,

04:34

you can also choose the status of your project among open closed or secret where each

04:39

type defines to which degree different users can

04:41

view the project and access the data.

04:44

When working with multiple users fusion team,

04:47

lets you define access rights to each user.

04:49

Meaning only those who need the view can view and those who need to edit can edit.

04:54

Also third parties won't be able to view the internal dialogues.

04:57

Should you want to maintain a certain level of privacy?

04:60

When communicating internally,

05:04

once you are happy with the file you have created,

05:07

it is easy to share it with management or your client by email.

05:10

You can also add a password for added peace of mind.

05:13

The link can be accessed from any internet connected device and the

05:16

recipients will not need a Fusion 360 license to access the project viewer

05:23

during the whole manufacturing process.

05:25

Fusion 360 makes it easy to share and

05:27

discuss the program with all involved stakeholders,

05:30

meaning it is easier to resolve and mitigate against any possible issues.

05:34

It is worth underlining how Fusion captures all activities.

05:37

So you have full traceability of the products, manufacturing process.

Video transcript

00:03

Welcome to your next master cam transition

00:05

lesson on data management and collaboration.

00:09

When coming from master cam,

00:10

you will most likely be accustomed to using Windows Explorer to organize

00:13

your files and using the file open command to bring in your data

00:18

fusion 360 instead stores data on the cloud and is directly accessible within

00:23

the software itself via the data panel which breaks it down into projects

00:28

libraries

00:29

in samples.

00:30

We'll talk about the benefits of cloud data storage later on.

00:33

But the GIST diffusions cloud data platform is that

00:35

it allows you to access your data anytime anywhere.

00:40

Projects are where you can upload existing data,

00:43

organize files in the folders and invite people to join the project.

00:48

Anyone with that invite will be able to view all the contents

00:51

within that respective project with access rates managed via fusion team.

00:57

Libraries are where your cloud assets such as C A templates,

00:60

post processors and tool libraries are stored

01:03

as fusion uses the cloud to store data.

01:05

You can find these assets available on any

01:07

computer you log into which is particularly useful.

01:10

If you have any custom data, you do not want to recreate each time

01:13

asset libraries also update seamlessly for everyone in the team.

01:17

So if someone adds or removes tools from the library,

01:20

there's no need to manually send the new tool library

01:23

or write a note telling them which tools to edit.

01:27

Finally,

01:27

the samples folder are where training and sample material

01:30

are stored to support you in your fusion development.

01:34

Fusion still utilizes the traditional file commands

01:37

letting you save open and export,

01:40

giving you more control over how you manage your data.

01:44

When creating a new design within a project,

01:46

you will see a version number which updates each time you save.

01:51

Clicking on this gives us some information

01:53

including detail of the design's history.

01:56

The time it will last update by who and for what reason with the most recent at the top,

02:02

should you find a previous version is preferred?

02:05

You can simply promote that version with this icon.

02:09

The details also include where the part is used and what this part is used by.

02:16

You should note that if you move apart to a different location within a project,

02:19

these references will be maintained

02:21

a major improvement over legacy data that required

02:24

a specific file path to prevent broker references.

02:28

Finally, any generated two D engineering drawings if present can also be found here

02:34

with this approach.

02:35

Fusion helps mitigate issues associated with traditional file saving as there

02:39

are no risks of users working on out of date projects.

02:44

You can also view details via a web browser by clicking on the project name at

02:48

the top of the data panel which will take you to that project infusion team.

02:53

From here, you can export to several file formats, edit, manage,

02:58

share upload and create new projects and files.

03:01

You can also review details,

03:03

manage project members and view all related activity to the folder you are in.

03:09

Finally,

03:10

desktop connector is an integrated Autodesk data

03:12

management system that lets you access and manage

03:15

your data and assets on your desktop just as you would with traditional techniques.

03:20

Let's now look at how Fusion 360 can improve collaboration within your team.

03:26

Unlike Mastercam Fusion 360 is fully integrated and cloud based.

03:30

Meaning you can work on your project from concept to

03:32

manufacturer with access to the data from any device anywhere

03:38

along with this fusion team means you can also have multiple

03:41

stakeholders from multiple disciplines and backgrounds involved in the project,

03:45

helping them to collaborate efficiently without bottlenecks

03:50

by utilizing the integrated and work anywhere approach and managing stakeholder

03:54

access Fusion 360 will help you speed up your manufacturing process,

03:58

decreasing the possibility of wasting time on outdated versions,

04:02

accessing your data and other problems associated

04:05

with more traditional C AM work flows

04:08

here.

04:09

I have created a project which I want to share between product designers,

04:12

programmers management suppliers and the client to show you

04:16

the power behind Fusion three sixty's collaborative and connected approach

04:22

to add people simply navigate to the people

04:24

tab within your project in the data panel.

04:26

Similarly, you can add and manage project members via fusion team.

04:33

Here,

04:34

you can also choose the status of your project among open closed or secret where each

04:39

type defines to which degree different users can

04:41

view the project and access the data.

04:44

When working with multiple users fusion team,

04:47

lets you define access rights to each user.

04:49

Meaning only those who need the view can view and those who need to edit can edit.

04:54

Also third parties won't be able to view the internal dialogues.

04:57

Should you want to maintain a certain level of privacy?

04:60

When communicating internally,

05:04

once you are happy with the file you have created,

05:07

it is easy to share it with management or your client by email.

05:10

You can also add a password for added peace of mind.

05:13

The link can be accessed from any internet connected device and the

05:16

recipients will not need a Fusion 360 license to access the project viewer

05:23

during the whole manufacturing process.

05:25

Fusion 360 makes it easy to share and

05:27

discuss the program with all involved stakeholders,

05:30

meaning it is easier to resolve and mitigate against any possible issues.

05:34

It is worth underlining how Fusion captures all activities.

05:37

So you have full traceability of the products, manufacturing process.

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