Fusion 360: Generative Design
41mBeginner2019-08-08
Authors
Thom Tremblay
Working with CAD software and its users for 30 years
Course details
Generative design technology gives engineers and designers an artificial intelligence copilot that presents solution options to engineering problems. In this course, learn when and how to leverage the generative design capabilities in Fusion 360. Instructor Thom Tremblay shows how to prepare a generative study for a model, define all the parameters for it, and generate a solution set. He then shows how to assess the study's results, adjust your design, and examine the new design using finite element analysis (FEA). Plus, learn about a few advanced generative design workflows, including how to clone an existing study and use it as a starting point for future studies with different values.
Learning objectives
Generative design vs. shape optimization
Starting a generative study
Selecting portions of a model to preserve
Defining obstacles
Setting design conditions and criteria
Reviewing and comparing outcomes
Exporting results
Cloning an existing study
Learning objectives
Generative design vs. shape optimization
Starting a generative study
Selecting portions of a model to preserve
Defining obstacles
Setting design conditions and criteria
Reviewing and comparing outcomes
Exporting results
Cloning an existing study
Skills covered
Computational DesignFusion 360Product and Industrial DesignAutodesk3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Generative Design - The evolution of computer aided design
- 02 - What you should know
1. Why Generative Design
- 03 - Generative design vs. shape optimization
- 04 - Cost and options
2. Preparing a Study
- 05 - Starting a new generative study
- 06 - Creating interface geometry
- 07 - Selecting the geometry to preserve
- 08 - Editing a model and creating geometry in the study
- 09 - Defining obstacles
- 10 - Setting the design conditions
- 11 - Defining the design criteria
- 12 - Setting the materials for the study
- 13 - Start generating a solution
3. Reviewing the Results
- 14 - Use filters to review outcome options
- 15 - Compare the best outcomes
- 16 - Export the results
- 17 - Modify the exported outcome
- 18 - Examine new design using FEA
4. Advanced Workflows
- 19 - Clone an existing study
- 20 - Using a starter shape
Conclusion
- 21 - Next steps