2024 Release Notes
September, October, November, December
This section contains important information regarding improvements for Fusion and Fusion data services.
Changes marked as "ROLLOUT" are being implemented gradually and may not be available to everyone at the same time.
December 2024
Fusion
build v.2.0.20981 (December 4)
Resolved issues
Data
- Resolved issue that caused the conversion of single storage/personal hubs to shared team storage to not work as expected.
Drawings
- Resolved issue where certain drawings could not be opened due to unresolved external components.
General
- Resolved issues with improved stability in the Design and Manufacturing workspaces.
Fusion web client
Resolved issues
- Resolved issue where unfinished file export jobs appeared in the job notification icon in the header but not in the jobs dropdown. These jobs will no longer appear in the job notification icon. (12/20)
Fusion Manage Extension
New features and enhancements
- The hover and selection colors in workspace views have been adjusted to better align with striped tables. (12/20)
- The hyperlink colors have been adjusted for improved contrast. (12/20)
- You can now download selected files from the Attachments tab (Modern interface) individually or as a zipped file. (12/9)
- Download: Saves each individual file to the downloads folder on your device.
- Bulk Download: Creates a zip of all the files and saves it to the downloads folder on your device.
- Rows in Workspace Views are now highlighted with alternating shades of colors. (12/6)
November 2024
Fusion
build 2.0.20970 (November 27)
Resolved issues
Design
- Resolved issue where editing the dimensions of a sketch generated warning messages in pre-existing modeling operations.
Manufacturing
- Improved stability when inserting a partially threaded screw from McMaster-Carr.
General
- Resolved issue where the OK button was disabled when attempting to save an existing design.
build v.2.0.20962 (November 26)
Resolved issues
Design
- Resolved issue where the camera orientation was lost when switching from the Animation workspace to the Design workspace.
Drawings
- Resolved issue where Leader Notes containing part numbers were incorrectly displayed.
Manufacturing
- Resolved issue where a tool could not be added to the Tool Library if the name ended with a space.
- Resolved issue where the Maximum Spacing option was not shown in Blend when Stepover Calculation was set to From Tip of Tool and Evenly Spaced Points was selected as the Smoothing option.
Electronics
- Resolved issue where using the Enter button in QuickRoute Guided did not commit route signals as expected.
General
- Resolved issue where out-of-date Windows 11 builds were incorrectly detected as Windows 10 in the orange warning banner. The banner message was otherwise displaying as expected. If you received this banner, it is recommended to update to Windows 11 22H2 or newer.
build v.2.0.20948 (November 22)
Resolved issues
- Resolved issue where changes to the environment settings were lost when a new Fusion session was launched.
- Improved stability when creating text in an automated drawing from a sheet metal design that does not have a flat pattern.
build v.2.0.20754 (November 18)
Backwards Compatibility
This version includes changes that are not backward compatible with previous versions. To ensure seamless data sharing and collaboration, please update to the latest build.
New features and enhancements
For a detailed description of new features and enhancements, see the What's New blog.
Usability and Data Management
- Various performance enhancements
- In the Home tab, search for files or folders within the current project or the folder you are currently navigating
- Search for files in the Home tab based on the Component Name and Part Number properties
Design
- Configure on the fly
- Configure mesh bodies
- Configurations cloud render support
- Implicit suppression in Configurations table
- Edit Initial Position
- Form Subdivide improvement: Consistent Orientations
- Volumetric Lattices are now parametric
- New Sketch Groups
- Rivets in Fastener Libraries
Drawings
- Support for multiple configurations in a drawing
- Automated drawings views optimization
Manufacturing
- Easier 4-axis machining for 3D milling finishing strategies
- Additive manufacturing process simulation: directional part removal from build plate
- Duplicate components for 3D printing
- Leads and links modifications
- Reduced Whisper Cuts in 3D adaptive minor stepdowns
- Visualization of contact normals
- Machine/Avoid Surface Support in Horizontal and Swarf strategies
Electronics
- Meander improvement - balancing length of signals
- Component search Library Manager improvement
- Custom copper clearance and copper width rules for quick-route tools
- PCB Place Panel improvements
- Search by component name in Library Manager
- Added support for Construction Line in the Align command
Fusion web client
New features and enhancements
- It is now easier to join invited hubs directly from the hub switcher. New users can now easily see and join the hubs to which they were invited during the onboarding process. (11/29)
- Projects were simplified so that all newly created projects are folder-level and include roles, groups, and folder-level permissions capabilities. The options to create legacy projects (new Open, Secret, Closed) have been removed. (11/22)
- The Search and Add User feature in Folder Level projects has been enhanced. It now allows selecting from all groups and users for Folder Level projects. (11/01)
Resolved issues
- Resolved issue where thumbnails of recently uploaded files did not appear in the Related Data section. (11/01)
- Resolved issue where the last modified time was not shown on files. (11/01)
- Resolved issue where "Learn more about distributed designs in Fusion" link was broken. The link now directs to the proper page. (11/01)
Fusion Manage Extension
New features and enhancements
- Manage Extension Administrators can now define their company's configurable numbering schemes. Once defined, Manage Extension users can select from a list of these schemes when assigning numbers to their components and drawings. For more information, see Introducing Configurable Numbering Schemes and Create a numbering scheme. (11/01)
Resolved issues
- Resolved issue where the Page Up and Page Down keyboard buttons were not functional. (11/29)
- Resolved an issue where certain pages occasionally failed to load due to partially formed URLs. (11/22)
- Resolved issue where the Bill of Materials (BOM) did not load when opened in the Fusion Manage Extension. Clearing the browser cache may be necessary for the Bill of Materials (BOM) to become available. (11/15)
- Resolved issue where user email addresses were not correctly displayed in the workflow notification email. (11/01)
October 2024
Fusion web client
Enhancements
- Copying design files with drawings is now available. (10/25) For more information, see Copy, move, and rename designs in the Fusion web client.
- Enhanced security for user invitations. (10/11)
- The welcome email and hub invite emails were updated with the current Autodesk branding. (10/4)
Fusion data access
Resolved issues
- Fixed an issue where the viewer did not use custom-defined environment lighting. (10/11)
September 2024
General enhancements
- The Manufacturing Data Model API was expanded with custom properties, configurations, administration capabilities, geometry export options, and other improvements. Visit Autodesk Platform Services for more information. (9/27)
Fusion web client enhancements
- Experience consistency was enhanced by updating the color scheme and branding elements. (9/20)
- A notification banner was added to alert users when they reach the invite limit for a hub under a trial subscription. (9/13)
Fusion data access enhancements
- The Show in Location option is now available when right-clicking on a design or drawing in the design or drawing tree. This opens the Data Panel and navigates to the file location within the project and folder structure. (9/13)
- The Home tab now grays out actions that a user does not have permission to use, with tooltips directing users to their Fusion Hub administrator. (9/13)
- The loading time for the Properties panel was improved. (9/13)