Fusion 360 Export Script

This script exports the active Fusion 360 design in multiple formats (STEP, Fusion Archive, STL, and 3MF). It saves the exported files to a user-selected directory with the same name as the design.

Features

• Export Formats: STEP (.step), Fusion Archive (.f3d), STL (.stl), and 3MF (.3mf).
• Custom Output Directory: Prompts the user to select an output directory (default is 3D Objects/F360 in the user's home folder).
• Mesh Refinement: High mesh refinement for STL and 3MF exports.
• File Overwrite Protection: Automatically generates unique filenames if a file with the same name already exists.
• User Feedback: Displays success or failure messages.
• Optional STL for Each Component: Export a separate STL file for each component (set export_individual_stl=True).

Requirements

• Fusion 360: This script must be run within Autodesk Fusion 360's scripting environment.
• Python: Written in Python using the adsk (Autodesk) library available in Fusion 360's API.

Installation

Manual Installation

1. Download the Script:

   • Download the Python script (Fusion360ExportScript.py).

2. Copy the Script to the Fusion 360 Scripts Folder:

   • Open the folder where you downloaded the script.
   • Find the default Fusion 360 scripts folder:

     %APPDATA%\Autodesk\Autodesk Fusion 360\API\Scripts
     

   • Copy the downloaded script into this folder.

3. Run the Script in Fusion 360:

   • Open Fusion 360.
   • Go to the "Tools" menu and select "Scripts and Add-Ins".
   • The script will appear under the Scripts tab.
   • Select the script and click "Run".

Alternative Installation (Batch Script)

For quick installation (not tested):

1. Place the install.bat file in the same directory as the Python script.
2. Double-click the install.bat file to automatically copy the script to the correct folder.

Usage

• Once installed, run the script from Scripts and Add-Ins in Fusion 360.

• Select an output directory or use the default one.

• The design will be exported in the following formats:

  • STEP (.step)
  • Fusion Archive (.f3d)
  • STL (.stl)
  • 3MF (.3mf)

• To export a separate STL for each component, pass export_individual_stl=True when running the script:

  run(context, export_individual_stl=True)

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Author

• slaig
• Creation Date: 13/07/2024
• Last Update: 21/12/2024