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This article will show you how to set up a new project for a distributed assembly so that you and your project members can collaborate on it simultaneously in Fusion 360. If you find the below accompanying video helpful, please let us know by leaving feedback on our Self-Paced Learning site.
Before we get started, there are several factors to consider as you set up the structure of a collaborative project in Fusion 360:
Let’s assume several project members will collaborate simultaneously in this distributed Arcade assembly. The assembly will contain a mix of components designed and manufactured in-house, components manufactured by a third party, and off-the-shelf components. Additionally, it will include drawings of the designed components and common hardware, such as threaded inserts, fasteners, and hinges.
You can create a new project from the Data Panel in Fusion 360 or from Fusion Team in a web browser.
When you create a project from the Data Panel, the Project Type default setting is Closed. This means only team members you invite to the project can access it.
When you create a project in Fusion Team, you can select the Project Type and choose a Project Avatar during the creation process.
Within the project, you can upload any data associated with the design and invite project members to collaborate. You can also click the Open Details On Web icon to open the project in Fusion Team. Then you can manage project settings, members, and content in a web browser.
The new project has no folder structure to start with. You can save a new design and start working immediately on smaller projects. However, for more complex projects with multiple collaborators, you’ll want to set up a system from the beginning to help keep your team and project organized.
For this Arcade example, you might want to create a:
You can store all the common components, such as hardware, electrical connectors, or fittings, directly in the project. However, if you use a lot of the same hardware in multiple different assemblies, you may want to create dedicated projects to contain common components.
This way, you can manage access to these projects separately, organize them in a way that’s easy to navigate, and insert the hardware as external components in multiple assemblies across different projects. To update a common component, simply update its geometry in one place, and any project that references it will consume the change automatically.
Now you know how to set up a new collaborative project in Fusion 360 so that you and your project members can collaborate on it simultaneously. Want to learn more about collaborating in Fusion 360? Check out this Autodesk University presentation. Did you find this video helpful? Check out the rest of this video series on our Self-Paced Learning site and leave feedback.
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