Types of tool libraries
The Tool Library is a centralized location where you can manage all your machining tools and their cutting data presets. These libraries can contain tool definitions, other libraries, and folders for organization.
Documents
The Documents library contains tools saved in the active document. A default library is automatically created in the Documents library when you open a new design in Fusion.
It contains tools that you:
Select when setting up your operations. When you select a tool from another library, the tool is copied to the Documents library where you can modify it.
Copy from other libraries. For new documents, you may want to select your tools first. It is common to analyze the features of the part model and select tools from the Fusion Library or other libraries that you have created.
Hub Libraries
Currently, this feature is only available to a portion of our customers. We appreciate your patience as we work to make it available to everyone.
The Hub Libraries contain tools stored in the cloud, accessible from any device by members in your Fusion hub. Selecting a tool from here creates a copy in the active document.
Hub Libraries are replacing the Cloud library. Learn more about how Hub Libraries work and what's changing.
Cloud
The Cloud library contains tools stored in the cloud, accessible from any device. Selecting a tool from here creates a copy in the active document.
Local
The Local library contains tools stored on your device. Selecting a tool from here creates a copy in the active document.
Fusion Library
The Fusion Library contains a collection of read-only tools provided by Autodesk, organized by manufacturing process type, for example, Probes, Holders, Turning, and by units, for example, Holders (Inch) and Holders (Metric). Selecting a tool from here creates a copy in the active document.
The tools meet requirements specified by standard organizations, such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Vendor
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The Vendor libraries contain read-only tools provided by various online tooling manufacturers. These libraries expand the range of tools available to you and can be useful if you have specific tool requirements. Selecting a tool from here creates a copy in the active document.
