Electronics overview
Fusion Electronics workspace expands the capabilities of Fusion to create electronic designs. This platform now includes a schematic workspace that works alongside and in real time with the printed circuit board (PCB) workspace. Completed designs can be exported into the compatible manufacturing file using the Computer-Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) Processor. The workspaces include SPICE-based schematic simulation and comprehensive Design Rule Checks (DRC) for compliance with manufacturing standards.
Differences from EAGLE
The features and behavior of Fusion Electronics are based on the Autodesk EAGLE product, but EAGLE users switching to Fusion Electronics will notice some key differences:
- Users opening existing EAGLE designs will need to manually associate the Schematic and Board files for continued real-time forward/back annotation capabilities.
- Many of the tools with icons in EAGLE are replaced with a different interface.
The image above shows the user interface for schematic design, with two menus expanded, and standard controls along the bottom.
When you switch to board layout, the relevant controls appear, as shown below:
Where to go next? You may want to watch the following video or read the "How to" topics and tutorial listed at the end of this topic.
Video: Overview of Electronics
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