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Fusion 360

James
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    When opening your Fusion model in the Autodesk 360 cloud interface, you can convert it to various formats, download the new version, then upload to Sketchfab.

    From the Fusion 360 project side bar, click Open Details on Web.

    Fusion 360 open web details

    On the Autodesk 360 page, open the Export dropdown and choose a supported format such as FBX, OBJ, or IGES. FBX is currently the best solution as it will preserve material settings.

    Autodesk 360 export

    It may take some time to finish the conversion. When the new version is ready, you can download it from the project page in Autodesk 360.

    Autodesk 360 download FBX

    Local STL file

    Fusion 360 can export STL files compatible with Sketchfab.

    CAD software does not export textures because they don’t use UV coordinates.

    Open your model and go to File → 3D Print.

    Export a 3D model from Autodesk Fusion 360 and upload to Sketchfab - 3D Print

    Disable the Send to 3D Print Utility option.

    Export a 3D model from Autodesk Fusion 360 and upload to Sketchfab - 3D Print output STL

    Click OK and Save the STL.

    Export a 3D model from Autodesk Fusion 360 and upload to Sketchfab - 3D Print save STL

    You can upload the STL to Sketchfab immediately or compress it into a ZIP/RAR/7z archive.

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