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CAD for Chromebooks

Fusion 360 is now available as a web app on Chromebooks for students with an Autodesk account and an educational subscription.

Students working with Fusion 360.

Fusion 360 is now on Chromebooks for students

To help schools give students more options for accessing Autodesk tools and learning, Fusion 360 is now available on Chromebooks. Students (US site) and educators (US site) at qualified academic institutions worldwide can now use Fusion 360 on a Chromebook.

Start using Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD software on Chromebooks today to unify design, engineering, electronics and manufacturing into a single platform.

Man working in the electrical workshop.

Imagine, design, build: Using Fusion 360 on a Chromebook

To get started, visit fusion.online.autodesk.com and log in using your educational account credentials. Fusion 360 on Chromebook is the full version of the software, inclusive of all CAD and CAM features, though we have disabled a handful of options that require local installation (for example, some options under Share and the ability to collect logs are not functional). All features in the Fusion 360 workspaces are available through your Education account.

Rendering of a triple clamp from the front end of a motorcycle with Fusion 360.

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Fusion 360 is 3D CAD software and more

Don’t let your Chromebook 3D modelling tools restrict your creativity or ability to quickly create multiple design iterations. Fusion 360 empowers you to design effortlessly, helping you ensure form, fit and function of your products with various analysis methods. From sketching and direct modelling to surface and parametric modelling, Fusion 360 has you covered.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on Fusion 360 for Chromebooks

Fusion 360 is now available on Chromebooks for students with an Autodesk account and an educational subscription.

Who can access Fusion 360 on Chromebooks?

Students (US site) and educators (US site) at qualified academic institutions worldwide are eligible for free access to Autodesk software for one year through the Autodesk Education Community (US site).

I have an educational subscription for Fusion 360. How do I access Fusion 360 on a Chromebook?

Visit https://fusion.online.autodesk.com and sign in to your account.

 

How do I get an educational subscription for Fusion 360 so that I can access it on a Chromebook?

  1. Visit the Autodesk Education Community (US site).
  2. Click Get started on the Fusion product tile.
  3. Either sign in or create an Autodesk account and complete your education profile.
  4. Click Get Product on the Fusion product tile.
  5. Click Access on the Fusion product tile.

You now have an educational subscription to Fusion 360 and can access Fusion 360 on a Chromebook by visiting https://fusion.online.autodesk.com.

 

Note: When you complete step 5, a download of the Fusion 360 desktop client is automatically launched. There is no need to install the desktop client to access Fusion 360 on a Chromebook and you can simply close this browser window.

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See how Fusion 360 can be used for CAD design

Fusion 360 unifies design, engineering, electronics and manufacturing into a single, cloud-based software platform. It helps students and educators prepare for the future of design, and is also the first 3D CAD, CAM and CAE tool of its kind.

CAD design

CAD software tools like Fusion 360 are essential to the engineering design, analysis and manufacturing process.

 

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3D modelling

Fusion 360 workspaces help you explore and apply various 3D modelling techniques that bring your technical drawings to life.

 

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CAD documentation

For more information and resources on how Fusion 360 can help you bring your designs to life, visit our documentation centre.

 

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CAD CAM

Fusion 360 CAD/CAM software connects the entire product design and development process in a single platform.

 

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