Learn FUSION360-SCRIPTING with Real Code Examples

Install Autodesk Fusion 360

Enable Scripting and Add-ins menu

Set up Python environment (if not embedded)

Load scripts via Scripts and Add-Ins panel

Test scripts with sample models

Install Fusion 360

Enable Scripts and Add-ins menu

Set up Python 3 environment if needed

Load scripts via panel

Organize Add-ins for persistent commands

Python scripts (.py) or JS/TS files

Add-in folder with manifest (package.json / manifest.xml)

Supporting modules or libraries

Configuration constants and templates

Documentation for workflow

Scripts executed from Scripts and Add-ins panel

Add-ins loaded/unloaded via panel

Print and logging for debugging

Event handling registration

Optional cloud file access via API

Supports Unicode for strings

Works with multi-language Fusion 360 installation

Messages and dialogs can be localized

Handles locale-specific data formats

Integrates with cloud projects in different regions

Commands accessible from Scripts and Add-ins panel

Keyboard shortcuts and toolbar integration

Dialog-based user input

Interactive feedback in design workspace

UI accessible in different workspaces

Fusion 360 native UI

Add-in commands appear in toolbar or panel

Custom input dialogs via API

Message prompts in Fusion 360 console

Dynamic UI updates for script feedback

Script variables local to execution

Add-ins maintain persistent state during session

API objects reflect current design state

Events can trigger actions automatically

Cloud project data managed separately

Manipulate design objects and parameters

Export data to CSV, JSON, or local files

Access cloud project models and designs

Log operations and track automation results

Manage versioning of scripts and add-ins