# Start Here - Download Fusion 360

## CAD / CNC Manufacturing Software

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We use Autodesk Fusion 360 (free for students and educators), to create CNC routing files. You can design your model directly in Fusion 360 or import CAD drawings from other CAD software - Rhino, Illustrator, SketchUp etc.

### Download Fusion 360 <mark style="color:green;">- Use your school email - @kglakademi.dk</mark>

You can download Fusion 360 for free as a student and an educator using your KADK email via this webpage:

{% embed url="<https://www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/fusion>" %}

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## Lets begin your first project

There are different paths to start depending on your where you have designed your CAD drawing. We will go through the different paths in the next steps.

### Not familiar with Fusion?&#x20;

**You can also use other software such as Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, or SketchUp**

Fusion 360 allows importing various file types from other CAD software. Most drawing programs can only export a flat 2D file format in .dxf file format, while other software, such as Rhino and Solidworks, can export 3D files in a .stp file format. .stl files can technically be used, but they are more difficult to convert into a workable shape in Fusion. This guide will not cover working with .stl files for CNC routing.

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### 2D line drawing (.DXF file)

If your 2D file was created in Rhino, Adobe Illustrator, or another 2D drawing software you start here. Press the link "Starting with 2D drawing" below.

{% content-ref url="2d-drawing-import" %}
[2d-drawing-import](https://kadk-3d.gitbook.io/digital.manufacturing/cnc-routing/2d-drawing-import)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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### 3D file (.STEP file)

Begin here if you have a 3D drawing in a .stp file. Rhino, Solidworks and other CAD programs support .stp files. Press the link "Starting with 3D drawing" below. Not all CAD software can export a .stp file. Sketchup does not support .stp export feature.

{% content-ref url="3d-drawing-import" %}
[3d-drawing-import](https://kadk-3d.gitbook.io/digital.manufacturing/cnc-routing/3d-drawing-import)
{% endcontent-ref %}

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## Designing parts in Autodesk Fusion 360

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If you have designed a file directly in Fusion 360, you can start from here:

{% content-ref url="designing-in-fusion" %}
[designing-in-fusion](https://kadk-3d.gitbook.io/digital.manufacturing/cnc-routing/designing-in-fusion)
{% endcontent-ref %}

If you'd like to learn the basics of 3D modeling in Fusion before starting your CNC project, click here.

{% content-ref url="../3d-modelling-in-fusion-beginner" %}
[3d-modelling-in-fusion-beginner](https://kadk-3d.gitbook.io/digital.manufacturing/3d-modelling-in-fusion-beginner)
{% endcontent-ref %}
