Learn FUSION360-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Fusion 360 application runs embedded Python or JavaScript interpreter

Scripts executed via Add-Ins or Scripts menu

Access Fusion 360 objects via API (Design, CAM, Simulation)

Custom commands communicate with Fusion 360 environment

Optional integration with cloud data or local files

Scripts executed within Fusion 360 environment

Commands manipulate API objects

Add-ins register UI commands and event handlers

Parameters control geometry programmatically

CAM operations automated via API toolpath objects

Script-based automation

Add-in UI integration

Event-driven command handling

Modular libraries for repeated use

Parameter-driven design automation

Parametric product design automation

Automated assembly generation

Batch export and documentation generation

CAM toolpath and simulation automation

Cloud-based design workflow integration

Parametric modeling automation

Direct API access to design and CAM objects

Modular scripting and Add-in architecture

Integration with cloud and local project data

Enhance productivity while maintaining design integrity

Organize scripts and Add-ins modularly

Batch process multiple designs or assemblies

Cache object references for efficiency

Automate CAM workflows for multiple setups

Integrate with external data sources for large projects

Update old scripts for new API versions

Refactor Add-ins for workspace changes

Test scripts on sample designs

Ensure Python 3 compatibility

Deploy updated scripts to team projects