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 Fusion 360 is notable for its cloud-based architecture, which allows for collaboration among teams and makes data accessible from various devices. The software is available on a subscription basis and runs on both Microsoft Windows and macOS. In January 2024, the product was rebranded to "Autodesk Fusion," though the "Fusion 360" name remains in common use.
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+===== Key Features =====
 Fusion 360's feature set is comprehensive, covering the entire product development lifecycle.
-  * **Integrated Design Environments**: Fusion 360 seamlessly combines different modes in one platform:
+**Integrated Design Environments**: Fusion 360 seamlessly combines different modes in one platform:
-  - **CAD (Computer-Aided Design)**: It offers a full suite of design tools, including parametric modeling, freeform sculpting, direct modeling, and surface modeling.
+  * **CAD (Computer-Aided Design)**: It offers a full suite of design tools, including parametric modeling, freeform sculpting, direct modeling, and surface modeling.
-  - **CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)**: It has a built-in CAM workspace that allows users to generate toolpaths for 2.5-axis, 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling, as well as turning and waterjet cutting.
+  * **CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)**: It has a built-in CAM workspace that allows users to generate toolpaths for 2.5-axis, 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC milling, as well as turning and waterjet cutting.
-  - **CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering)**: A simulation environment allows for stress analysis, thermal analysis, and modal frequency tests to validate designs before manufacturing.
+  * **CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering)**: A simulation environment allows for stress analysis, thermal analysis, and modal frequency tests to validate designs before manufacturing.
-  - **PCB Design**: It includes a fully-featured electronics workspace for schematic design, PCB layout, and library management, with seamless integration between the electronic (ECAD) and mechanical (MCAD) designs.
+  * **PCB Design**: It includes a fully-featured electronics workspace for schematic design, PCB layout, and library management, with seamless integration between the electronic (ECAD) and mechanical (MCAD) designs.
-  * **Cloud-Based Collaboration and Data Management**: All design data is stored in the cloud, linked to a user's Autodesk Account. This facilitates version control, data sharing, and real-time collaboration among team members, regardless of their physical location.
+**Cloud-Based Collaboration and Data Management**: All design data is stored in the cloud, linked to a user's Autodesk Account. This facilitates version control, data sharing, and real-time collaboration among team members, regardless of their physical location.
-  * **Generative Design**: This advanced feature uses artificial intelligence and cloud computing to explore numerous design iterations based on user-defined constraints, such as materials, manufacturing methods, and performance requirements. It helps engineers create optimized, lightweight parts that might not be conceived through traditional design methods.
+**Generative Design**: This advanced feature uses artificial intelligence and cloud computing to explore numerous design iterations based on user-defined constraints, such as materials, manufacturing methods, and performance requirements. It helps engineers create optimized, lightweight parts that might not be conceived through traditional design methods.
-  * **Rendering and Animation**: The software includes environments for creating photorealistic renderings and animations of designs to visualize the final product.
+**Rendering and Animation**: The software includes environments for creating photorealistic renderings and animations of designs to visualize the final product.