Issue:
Is it necessary to have access to the internet to use Autodesk Fusion?
Solution:
See the system requirements below.
System requirements for Autodesk Fusion 360
Fusion is a cloud-based product that requires a connection to the internet at least every two weeks. The storage is cloud-based. If accessing the cloud is not a preferred option, then consider another solution like Autodesk Inventor.
Some related questions about the cloud-based portion of Fusion are below:
Is the cloud safe?
http://www.autodesk.com/trust/overview
Can data be saved locally?
How to make a local archive (back-up) file in Fusion 360
Can files be opened locally?
Yes, use the Create Design from File command in the File drop-down menu.
Can Fusion work without the internet?
How to work in offline mode in Fusion 360
How to delete a file on the Cloud?
Use the delete command in the data panel, or in the Autodesk Dashboard, to delete the file from the cloud.