But this is 6 years old and I don't know what I'm doing wrong but mine doesn't work like his. When I hit "D" for example nothing happens. I guess I'm going back to onshape.
I was completely lost. I spent money on an online course that drove me mad and was just about to throw in the towel. In 3 lessons you have restored my confidence to a point where I now can focus again on actually getting this all in my head and getting through it.
I'm an educator and this is by far one of the most helpful videos I have seen. You have done a great job of not just explaining what the tools do but the concept behind why you would use such tool. You truly are a gentleman and a scholar.
You have absolutely restored my confidence in learning in general...watching tutorial after tutorial, regardless of the topic, fundamentals are overlooked. Your focus and repetition on the core fundamentals is making this process so easy to understand. I'm going to be sharing your videos every chance I get, thank you!
You have helped me so much in my 3D printing journey! You're an excellent teacher. Thanks so much for perfectly describing the struggles I've been having, right up to 'folding like a cheap lawn chair.' 😛
I HAVE run from the room like a little girl and subsequently needed medical help after trying to use Fusion 360! But after the first 2 lessons, I no longer flee in panic upon open Fusion, Thanks Paul!
Thank God for you Paul! I've searched high and low for a teacher to make sense of this program that I am determined to learn and teach my children. It is finally making sense with your easy to follow instruction. Thank you so much. Subbed for life.
@@paulmcwhorter I'm supplementing them. We have 3D printers and I would love them to get the most out of the possibilities (but secretly I am enjoying learning from you just as much!!) Thanks again and keep doing what you are doing. You are a fantastic teacher.
Thanks Paul! At 68, I've tried to learn many cad packages over the year with extremely limited results. Now that I'm retired and a maker with a 3D printer, I decided I REALLY needed to make the plunge again. I've tried several Fusion 360 for beginners tutorials and ended up scratching my head and thinking I was too dumb to ever understand Fusion. Thankfully, I came across your provocatively entitled video and watched it AND THE LIGHT CLICKED ON! I didn't fold up like a cheap lawn chair, and I didn't run screaming like a girl. It actually started making SENSE! Thank you for your slow, 'constrained' teaching style that has given me hope that i will soon be able to do something more with Fusion 360 than just curse at it!
THANK YOU !! I am 67 years old and trying to learn Fusion 360. Your videos and teaching methods are irreplaceable sir . Its to bad i did not have you as an instructor in some of my college classes I would have learned and retained a lot more.
Just finished lesson three. What a deal breaker. Your ability to teach the basics in a very concise and easy to understand way, makes learning fusion 360 fun and enjoyable. You have no idea how much I appreciate your valuable time in giving such great instruction. Thank you so much.
Had a slight issue with the updated version and constraints not being in your 'Sketch Palette', found theyre literally in a menu at the top instead. Soon as I figured that out, I was right up there with you on everything you were teaching. Paul, you are absolute gold with this teaching. I know these videos are on youtube, but seriously, I'd love to even buy a dvd with all your lessons on there in case youtube does something wrong or something happens and they're inaccessible for whatever reason. Your lessons should be officially recognised/endorsed/advertised by Fusion 360, far greater than any teaching they've supplied!
@@mattmiller1788 I am watching several his video's then I am going back and work along with him making the drawing at the same time. Watch other Beginner Video's also.
this is proof that people failing to learn is not always the fault of the people learning. The Teacher here is clear and concise . This is my xxxth Fusion Course and the FIRST where it went.. OH THAT'S WHY THE xxx WONT MOVE. Find the point with 2 Constraints. Awesome, looking forward to the rest of it now :)
Hi Paul, I 'been trying to lean fusion 360for many years but I gave up, until I found your tutorials has been a god sent, now I understand fusion, you excel yourself with the best tutorial , thanks for shearing great tutorials
I've had fusion 360 for a little over a year and have been dreading opening it back up again. The past week I e watched these videos and I've been designing all sorts of things to print while trying to implement everything I've learned from you thus far. Thank you for this series.
Well Paul, that has shown me why i was the fool who ran from the room when the cad package wouldn't do what i wanted! Now i know why, you are so right, knowing what is blocking you makes it much easier to move on. Some fantastic tips in this video, i may need to watch it a couple of times but it showed me such a lot, so thank you so much
Brilliant tutorial !!! The best instructor I have seen. Paul, I tried to follow different people and only got frustrated, but you are the first one who makes sense. My respect! Keep up the good work. You are an awesome human being.
Hey Paul. Your approach is exactly like a teacher. You know I have tried probably around 5 times to learn F360 and I have always hit a wall. This time I am understanding things much better. So much that I made your glasses case on my own after watching your video rather than step by step. Great work mate. Thank you
I have been attempting to learn Fusion 360 through RUclips. there are some good people out there donating their time to help - i appreciate your efforts. Your channel was recommended by a colleague from my woodworking shop - glad they recommended this. Your discussion of constraints and the challenges they cause was right on and as you indicated just turned on a light bulb for me. I have heard others talk about constraints but they didn't go through the palette and share what each of them did for the sketch - yet alone what they would prevent me from doing - that recognition was awesome. Took me a few minutes because I have a newer version of Fusion 360 but once I got the differences in palette layout I was able to follow- thanks again - well done. I just subscribed and looking forward to going through your follow-on lessons.
I can tell you're a teacher, (from a retired teacher!!) In lockdown and got 3D printer. Decided Fusion 360 was the way to go and almost gave up until I found you. Three videos and I'm now confident .. for now. So many just go through guessing you know what your are doing, do it too quickly and certainly don't tell the learner what you have learnt.. professional! THANK YOU!!!
Great lesson. Your reminder to always not panic is important. I think that's why most people abandon software - the fear or avoidance of the panic that ensues when it doesn't do exactly what you think it will do, which is nearly impossible anyway with any software of any complexity.
I tried to learn how to design stuff in Blender and it seemed very ad hoc and I had no idea how to get it do what I wanted. As someone who took a lot of math in college, as soon as you mentioned constraints in your first video, I knew Fusion 360 was going to much better align with my way of thinking. You did a great job showing me visually here that is indeed the case and Fusion 360 makes it possible to think about design mathematically. You must love this program seeing as you said you are a math teacher!
Paul, I've fought F360 since it's inception and gave up on it more times than I can count. Most tutorials are long on demonstrating how proficient the presenter is, but short on tutoring. After viewing your first two videos I was able to sketch the part I wanted, generate good g-code, and actually make the part. Had I viewed the lesson on constraints it would have been much easier and saved me an enormous amount of time. Thanks.
I've been through your entire Arduino tutorials and was delighted to see these on Fusion 360. In all honesty you are the best teacher I have ever had, thank you so much!
I learn 3D design from zero. Starting from searching on line for a good tutor, I found this is the best. This is the right way to learn a new skill. Thanks a lot, Paul, you are excellent teacher!
I’ve been trying to learn 360 and gave up every time, but after watching your videos I’m finally learning something. A good teacher not only teaches but inspires. Job well done!
I started following you on Arduino. I wish I had tutors like you in college 40 years ago. You explain thing playing and joking around it. You're a true legend Sir.
@2:40 you were showing Perpendicular, but saying Parallel. @23:00 You say Concentric (which you tight me that applies only to circles) and use Coincident. But you know what, you explain this so well that I learned the difference and even though I believe you misspoke, I fully under stood the concept enough to 1) Know what you meant and 2) was able to deduce the error. This "higher level" of thinking is what is needed to succeed. A working knowledge of concepts is a must. I will be revisiting this lesson a few more time to be sure it all sunk in. Another great tutorial. 👍👍👍
Well said - this made me wonder, but then as you say, he taught it so well that I knew what was mean and was able to think and realise the error. Absolutely great video Paul, another great one.
Your teaching has improved my chances of success enormously. Your teaching approach makes it possible to practice each concept and gain real understanding. Thanks so much!
I had Fusion 360 but because of its complexity I kept using the basic tools that I was familiar with. Because of design dimensions always coming out wrong I decided the software that I was using was inadequate for what I was trying to do. I don't consider myself to be idiot but I just could not figure this piece of software out for myself. Your step by step instructions are easy to follow along with even with an updated version of the software. I don't comment on videos very often but I wanted to say, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your excellent tutorial. As I followed along I started to get a tingly feeling thinking about how amazing and powerful this software is and what I will be able to accomplish once mastered.
Well there is a reason why there are 1k likes and 0 dislikes, and that's because this is an excellent video. Gold. The only thing I would change is to give a little more time between transitioning between each constraint lesson
Mister i just discovered your channel after a lot of Fusion 360 tutorials exploring and... BOOM !!!!! You made my day ! I feel like the king of Fusion 360 already ! You are are great teacher Mister McWhoster and you did not loose your time to make these great lessons, so we do not not loose our time to learn from you. I am very grateful to you, inspiration, patience, demonstrative, great moments with you, Merci Monsieur !
I just love the way you teach, Paul! The way you speak and explain everything... I wish I had teachers like you back at school. By the way, it took me a while to realize why I couldn't see the two constraints at the origin point: things have changed in the UI of Fusion 360 since the recording of this video, and in version 2.0.18220 that I'm currently using there's this "Select Through" option which has to be un-ticked; only then I could see the two constraints when hovering with the mouse at the origin point. For those who face the same problem: click on the little arrow besides the 'SELECT' tool, navigate to 'Selection Filters' at the very bottom and then un-tick the 'Select Through' option.
Thank you so much for these lessons, Paul! In three, short, lessons you have taught me more than struggling with the official Fusion 360 lessons for hours has. I can't thank you enough.
Interesting thing here Paul, after trying and abandoning Fusion 360 before, I needed it to follow things on DAGS designs on Fusion 360. I subscribed again and down loaded /set up Fusion 360 - then came up against a brick wall (again). I tied a few tutorials and failed to get on the first rung. Considering that I was strong in AutoCad 2D (2007 and earlier) it was very frustrating not to get anywhere after days of trying. I then spotted a pic of this guy, with a grey beard, that looked about my age, among the tutorial videos. I figured that he may just speak my language - " ... or die trying" he said!! Viola!! Set me straight within 5 minutes - thank you, I will continue to watch all of your tuts.
Being that I went to school long before CAD s/w existed, I was on my own. As an FRC First Robotics mentor, I had access to SolidWorks or Inventor at various times but made little headway and never got far. Now being just a hobbyist, I'm using Fusion 360. But quickly ran into the usual "I'm stuck" problems. Paul's tutorials are perfect - and the best I've found anywhere regarding any CAD software. I'll probably end up watching many of his other tutorials too. Funny enough, I saw one his prepper videos (protecting chickens from predators, on another of his channels) before finding his tech videos. Heh. Thank you much Paul for being an outstanding instructor!
Thank you Paul for this lesson and this course. This is my new hobby and I am most definitely drinking from the fire hose. I bought a couple of 3D printers ( because only one wasn't complicated enough :). I got a bunch of Arduino odds 'n' sods a while back that I never got round to using and an original Raspberry Pi that I bought when it came out and promptly never used. The R-Pi is going to get used with Octoprint, the Arduino's are going to get used in various projects and you are the man that's teaching me how. I'm 63 and this is a whole new world for me. Thank you so much for your guidance.
Brilliant tutoring, Paul. I am at the basic learning level and had been struggling with moving elements in Fusion 360. Then I watched lesson 3. Boom! Sorted !!
Paul, fantastic stuff. You're 100% bang on with the frustration meter. You hit the nail on the head for me and now I get it. You talk just like my high-school math teacher! (that's a compliment). Awesome, easy to understand videos. Thank you so much.
I am in awe at this. I've watched courses, taken lessons, been af school, seen lectures and talks at conference, and I just wanted to 3d print a part for my drawer, but I think you're the best teacher I've ever had the pleasure to learn from.
Wow, years later, your time and work to make these tutorials continue to teach new users (like me). This kind of effort to teach, needs to be rewarded. Lets click on the patreon page and give what we can.
Wow am I glad I found your channel and these incredible tutorials. Complete neophyte here but your teaching style is excellent, even with the "WTH happened there" and then you instantly diagnose what happened unexpectedly. Those are the best learning scenarios. Subbed, and eager to take more SIR!
It is a bit hard to follow along, since, when Paul made these videos, it was the old UI. I even sent a PM to Paul to maybe consider doing an updated series. But As I've dug in and tried to follow along, I realize that I am learning EVEN MORE about Fusion 360. Now, I not only need to learn the concept, but I need to learn how to utilize it in the new UI. I feel I have an even greater understanding of the material because of all the extra "homework" to figure out the relationship. Thanks Paul! Great course! I have tried so many other tutorials. Yours is the only one that makes sense. TIP: If you are having trouble understanding how to do what Paul is teaching in the old UI, read the comments! In almost every video, someone answers the question on how to transition.
By far the best tutorial I have come across and I have watched a lot. Excellent method of delivering knowledge, having yourself in full view and the use of your hands makes the viewer feel like you are actually in a lesson rather than just another head in the corner of the screen. Thank you Sir, Edward from Sydney Australia
THE BEST TUTORIAL! Finally, got a grasp of what the constraints are! Even official docs fail to properly explain the basic meaning of it. Seriously, You saved me, Sir Paul!
Thanks Paul, you have been a real help. It's clear you are a professional instructor, knowing the importance of using repetition. You made effective use of repetition of previously covered commands and utilities in 360 by continuing to narrate what you were doing with them when demonstrating new features, like always narrating the drawing of a line or paragraph (covered in previous lessons) as you were executing constraints. This is important in the learning process because it cements the concept. I appreciate your work!
At 15:10 a horizontal constraint is accidentally deleted, at 20:13 it shows itself. Great video and tutorial series, even for someone proficient in other CAD suites it helps to go back to basics.
These tutorials have made so much sense to me. I was struggling with others i had found, in part due to the menu appearance being different & I could not wrap my head around it. Being of an older persuasion, this helped me get my head aroiund the commands & the logic behind the application. It makes sense now. Thank you
Another great lesson! I was very glad to see you switch to Fusion 360 since I have tried several other free programs and did not like any of them. I have been enjoying creating designs and 3D printing for about 5 months. I have followed Fusion lessons provided by Lars C & John S also. Fusion is an incredible program that fits the needs of my hobby interests in 3D printing, CNC milling and micro controllers. Your lesson style will benefit many current and potential users.
Paul, I was truly struggling with Fusion 360 until I came across your videos. Even the $49.00 book I purchased left me confused and dazed at times because the examples in the book were not doing what they said they should do and now I understand why and much more. Your calming voice and the three principles of dimension, position and constraints have made all the difference and in addition your mindfulness to pick an action, then do the action, then escape works so well. I am also glad you keep your mistakes in your video and show what you did wrong and correct them. I also love your references to "this foolishness". It shows you are human just like the rest of us. Looking forward to moving along in the lessons to come and I plan on not dying trying because you are a great teacher (bet you are also great at math education.)
Thank you, Paul, for your teaching and sharing your experience, I figure the best compliment I can pass on to you, is that you remind me of my father, also an educator but much more importantly one who guides by example. You have gained an ardent subscriber and follower today!
I'm absolutely blown up how good teacher you are, sir. Tried a few lessons of some other youtubers, but it was just YOU, who pushed me to create my first small project in F360. Thanks for it :)
Great session. Like others I have to figure out the changes from this version of the software to the later version but so far I'm getting there. Cheers, John
Although the interface has slightly changed since the recording, Paul seems to have a way to make the subject matter stick. Loving the course... Size, position, constraints... Brilliant!!!
I've been using Fusion 360 for a short while now and constraints have always been a problem for me. Thanks for the great lesson. 1 other note is that the color of the lines change from blue to black when they are fully constrained. Also very helpful when you need to confirm you have enough information on the page. Thanks again.
God Bless you Mr. McWhorter!! I have been fighting and trying to figure out Fusion360 for several months now and just about all the tutorials I have followed do not go into the depth that you have. Easy to follow and easy to understand! Thank you so very much!!
What I like about your content Sir among other things is that you prepare the audience to receive the information before you deliver it. Excellent pedagogy. Thank you for this excellent piece of work.
Thank you! Thank you! I am a technology teacher and I found your simplified tutorials so easy to follow and understandable. I feel more confident teaching Fusion 360 to my kids!
Yep, my students are really loving fusion 360. I usually get to school about 6:15 AM and when I get here there is already a line of students waiting to get in so they can work on 360
still relevant 5 years later,,, thank you so much for all the info I feel more confident already, I downloaded a book with models to practice making, this is getting me ready to start that book thank you so much
I'm a rhino user, brand new to fusion. Man, I pulled my hair out today trying to move a sketch and this lesson completely opened the door for me! I wish I could hug you! Thanks to Lars Christensen for the link to your channel.
Thanks Paul, great video on important topic. I love how you don't edit out the mistakes, because that happens to all of us and shows how to think about where we went wrong. Great stuff. Tried AutoCAD in the very early days but gave up pretty quick due to the complexity, so i'm very glad YT is here together with awesome tutors and their precious time to give us a second shot in the exciting 3D home printer days.
I have watched a few videos about 360 Fusion, as far as I can tell nobody matches your conciseness. Even when you miss something initially your follow up shortly afterwards. I was trying hard to understand how to change a dimension value and did not even think about double clicking on it. So I saved my work on the eyeglass case and continued watching, you are making this idiot proof, leaving no stone unturned. I am 61 and just got my first 3D printer, the previous videos to yours had me doubting I would create something of my own and would be thrown into the replication kingdom of Thingiverse. Thanks Paul for all your time dedication and attention to even the smallest details.
Fantastic lesson. I've been troubled by simple operations (moving, copying, etc.) and this lesson explained what I've been doing wrong. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! My wife has been getting on me to start making functional prints from my new Prusa MK3S/MMU. You're arming me with the skills to move from printing useless statues to useful items. You have a new subscriber here!!!
Thank you SO MUCH for these. I've tried to get into using all of the CAD products for so long and just been frustrated. Your series has helped clear up so many issues I've had!! Seriously, thank you.
Long time Sketchup user. Utterly FAILED ex-Blender learner. Yesterday I found Fusion 360. Spent a couple hours with Autodesk tutorials which ended in confusion. Tried two top F360 youtubers. Started getting Blender flashbacks and gave up. Decided to stick with Sketchup. Today I found your lessons. Lesson 1 turned the light bulb on. Lesson 2 made it stick. Lesson 3, I'm a believer. I can see Sketchup fading into the background. You're an excellent teacher. I'm going to go through the rest of the lessons in the next couple weeks, but I already have enough to work on a personal metalworking project for ham radio (my second left-handed bug).
This tutorial is amazing. I was really struggling with my sketches. I just kept redoing your demo and the mystery of sketching disappeared ! I am in the process of rewatching this tutorial several more times to drill in the concept of constraints.
Excellent tutorial ! I have done a few tutorials which showed me examples of how to define a complex part, but I could not generalise well from them. You are teaching PRINCIPLES that gave me a deeper understanding of Fusion 360. I now have a stronger base on which to learn the details. Maximum respect !
this is the best tutorial series on you tube. i could never get cad software in the past. im working with a low power lap top and still able to follow along.
Just want to thank you for doing this. I was trained in AutoCAD but have struggled since switching to Fusion 360. Your explanations make it way easier to learn. Thank you.
This is what we call 'a teacher'. The best video series on Fusion 360 so far
But this is 6 years old and I don't know what I'm doing wrong but mine doesn't work like his. When I hit "D" for example nothing happens. I guess I'm going back to onshape.
Already in lesson three I’m totally convinced that your tutorial series is, by far, the best way for me to learn Fusion360! Brilliant! Thx Paul!
Agreed. So easy to follow along and actually understand. Well Done!
Same here
I was completely lost. I spent money on an online course that drove me mad and was just about to throw in the towel. In 3 lessons you have restored my confidence to a point where I now can focus again on actually getting this all in my head and getting through it.
A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning. ..thank you sir!
Straight face- "Get medical help because you just couldn't get Fusion 360 to work..."
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I think Paul’s expression “fold up like a cheap lawn chair” is hilarious!
I have never heard this before. 😂
I'm an educator and this is by far one of the most helpful videos I have seen. You have done a great job of not just explaining what the tools do but the concept behind why you would use such tool. You truly are a gentleman and a scholar.
I appreciate the kind words! Always good to hear that people are benefiting. Thanks.
You have absolutely restored my confidence in learning in general...watching tutorial after tutorial, regardless of the topic, fundamentals are overlooked. Your focus and repetition on the core fundamentals is making this process so easy to understand. I'm going to be sharing your videos every chance I get, thank you!
Great to hear!
You have helped me so much in my 3D printing journey! You're an excellent teacher. Thanks so much for perfectly describing the struggles I've been having, right up to 'folding like a cheap lawn chair.' 😛
I HAVE run from the room like a little girl and subsequently needed medical help after trying to use Fusion 360! But after the first 2 lessons, I no longer flee in panic upon open Fusion, Thanks Paul!
Thank God for you Paul! I've searched high and low for a teacher to make sense of this program that I am determined to learn and teach my children. It is finally making sense with your easy to follow instruction. Thank you so much. Subbed for life.
Wonderful you are teaching your kids. Are you homeschooling, or just supplementing normal school work?
@@paulmcwhorter I'm supplementing them. We have 3D printers and I would love them to get the most out of the possibilities (but secretly I am enjoying learning from you just as much!!) Thanks again and keep doing what you are doing. You are a fantastic teacher.
Thanks Paul! At 68, I've tried to learn many cad packages over the year with extremely limited results. Now that I'm retired and a maker with a 3D printer, I decided I REALLY needed to make the plunge again. I've tried several Fusion 360 for beginners tutorials and ended up scratching my head and thinking I was too dumb to ever understand Fusion. Thankfully, I came across your provocatively entitled video and watched it AND THE LIGHT CLICKED ON! I didn't fold up like a cheap lawn chair, and I didn't run screaming like a girl. It actually started making SENSE! Thank you for your slow, 'constrained' teaching style that has given me hope that i will soon be able to do something more with Fusion 360 than just curse at it!
THANK YOU !! I am 67 years old and trying to learn Fusion 360. Your videos and teaching methods are irreplaceable sir . Its to bad i did not have you as an instructor in some of my college classes I would have learned and retained a lot more.
Just finished lesson three. What a deal breaker. Your ability to teach the basics in a very concise and easy to understand way, makes learning fusion 360 fun and enjoyable. You have no idea how much I appreciate your valuable time in giving such great instruction. Thank you so much.
Be sure to check out my all new fusion 360 class on this channel. New and immproved!
Wow, you are a great teacher! Great video, liked as always.
Fabulous! I have learned more about 360 in these 3 lessons than I have in far too long with other tutorials. Thanks!
I'm one of your students all over the world would like to thank you for being my teacher in arduino and now fusion 360.
Had a slight issue with the updated version and constraints not being in your 'Sketch Palette', found theyre literally in a menu at the top instead. Soon as I figured that out, I was right up there with you on everything you were teaching. Paul, you are absolute gold with this teaching.
I know these videos are on youtube, but seriously, I'd love to even buy a dvd with all your lessons on there in case youtube does something wrong or something happens and they're inaccessible for whatever reason. Your lessons should be officially recognised/endorsed/advertised by Fusion 360, far greater than any teaching they've supplied!
Wow!!! I'm actually starting to get it!!!
Definitely more understandable now
I’m not:/
@@mattmiller1788 I am watching several his video's then I am going back and work along with him making the drawing at the same time. Watch other Beginner Video's also.
this is proof that people failing to learn is not always the fault of the people learning. The Teacher here is clear and concise . This is my xxxth Fusion Course and the FIRST where it went.. OH THAT'S WHY THE xxx WONT MOVE. Find the point with 2 Constraints.
Awesome, looking forward to the rest of it now :)
Hi Paul, I 'been trying to lean fusion 360for many years but I gave up, until I found your tutorials has been a god sent, now I understand fusion, you excel yourself with the best tutorial , thanks for shearing great tutorials
Great to hear!
I've had fusion 360 for a little over a year and have been dreading opening it back up again. The past week I e watched these videos and I've been designing all sorts of things to print while trying to implement everything I've learned from you thus far. Thank you for this series.
Well Paul, that has shown me why i was the fool who ran from the room when the cad package wouldn't do what i wanted! Now i know why, you are so right, knowing what is blocking you makes it much easier to move on. Some fantastic tips in this video, i may need to watch it a couple of times but it showed me such a lot, so thank you so much
The way Mr.Paul talk is very friendly and not make the listener bored. Very enjoyed
Brilliant tutorial !!! The best instructor I have seen. Paul, I tried to follow different people and only got frustrated, but you are the first one who makes sense. My respect! Keep up the good work. You are an awesome human being.
Thanks!
I appreciate that you explain, not just what tool to use, but how and why it works. Excellent teaching techniques!! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Paul. Your approach is exactly like a teacher. You know I have tried probably around 5 times to learn F360 and I have always hit a wall. This time I am understanding things much better. So much that I made your glasses case on my own after watching your video rather than step by step. Great work mate. Thank you
Thanks for the kind words. Glad the video has helped you.
I have been attempting to learn Fusion 360 through RUclips. there are some good people out there donating their time to help - i appreciate your efforts. Your channel was recommended by a colleague from my woodworking shop - glad they recommended this. Your discussion of constraints and the challenges they cause was right on and as you indicated just turned on a light bulb for me. I have heard others talk about constraints but they didn't go through the palette and share what each of them did for the sketch - yet alone what they would prevent me from doing - that recognition was awesome. Took me a few minutes because I have a newer version of Fusion 360 but once I got the differences in palette layout I was able to follow- thanks again - well done. I just subscribed and looking forward to going through your follow-on lessons.
I can tell you're a teacher, (from a retired teacher!!) In lockdown and got 3D printer. Decided Fusion 360 was the way to go and almost gave up until I found you. Three videos and I'm now confident .. for now. So many just go through guessing you know what your are doing, do it too quickly and certainly don't tell the learner what you have learnt.. professional! THANK YOU!!!
Hugely helpful 😊. These have been the bane of my existence, and until now I didn't know they existed. I also see their power. many thanks.
After many months i finally understand how to use constrains.
Paul you have wonder full way to communicate to people. Thanks!
Light bulb goes on!! Awesome video series.
Great lesson. Your reminder to always not panic is important. I think that's why most people abandon software - the fear or avoidance of the panic that ensues when it doesn't do exactly what you think it will do, which is nearly impossible anyway with any software of any complexity.
Well said!
I tried to learn how to design stuff in Blender and it seemed very ad hoc and I had no idea how to get it do what I wanted. As someone who took a lot of math in college, as soon as you mentioned constraints in your first video, I knew Fusion 360 was going to much better align with my way of thinking. You did a great job showing me visually here that is indeed the case and Fusion 360 makes it possible to think about design mathematically. You must love this program seeing as you said you are a math teacher!
Paul, I've fought F360 since it's inception and gave up on it more times than I can count. Most tutorials are long on demonstrating how proficient the presenter is, but short on tutoring. After viewing your first two videos I was able to sketch the part I wanted, generate good g-code, and actually make the part. Had I viewed the lesson on constraints it would have been much easier and saved me an enormous amount of time. Thanks.
Be sure to tune into the upcoming lesson on Parametric Design. That one is really key. Glad these are helping.
I've been through your entire Arduino tutorials and was delighted to see these on Fusion 360. In all honesty you are the best teacher I have ever had, thank you so much!
Great to hear!
I learn 3D design from zero. Starting from searching on line for a good tutor, I found this is the best. This is the right way to learn a new skill. Thanks a lot, Paul, you are excellent teacher!
I’ve been trying to learn 360 and gave up every time, but after watching your videos I’m finally learning something. A good teacher not only teaches but inspires. Job well done!
I started following you on Arduino. I wish I had tutors like you in college 40 years ago. You explain thing playing and joking around it. You're a true legend Sir.
@2:40 you were showing Perpendicular, but saying Parallel. @23:00 You say Concentric (which you tight me that applies only to circles) and use Coincident. But you know what, you explain this so well that I learned the difference and even though I believe you misspoke, I fully under stood the concept enough to 1) Know what you meant and 2) was able to deduce the error. This "higher level" of thinking is what is needed to succeed. A working knowledge of concepts is a must. I will be revisiting this lesson a few more time to be sure it all sunk in. Another great tutorial. 👍👍👍
I was about to say the same.
Well said - this made me wonder, but then as you say, he taught it so well that I knew what was mean and was able to think and realise the error. Absolutely great video Paul, another great one.
Your teaching has improved my chances of success enormously. Your teaching approach makes it possible to practice each concept and gain real understanding. Thanks so much!
Excellent
I had Fusion 360 but because of its complexity I kept using the basic tools that I was familiar with. Because of design dimensions always coming out wrong I decided the software that I was using was inadequate for what I was trying to do. I don't consider myself to be idiot but I just could not figure this piece of software out for myself. Your step by step instructions are easy to follow along with even with an updated version of the software. I don't comment on videos very often but I wanted to say, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your excellent tutorial. As I followed along I started to get a tingly feeling thinking about how amazing and powerful this software is and what I will be able to accomplish once mastered.
Well there is a reason why there are 1k likes and 0 dislikes, and that's because this is an excellent video. Gold. The only thing I would change is to give a little more time between transitioning between each constraint lesson
Mister i just discovered your channel after a lot of Fusion 360 tutorials exploring and... BOOM !!!!! You made my day ! I feel like the king of Fusion 360 already ! You are are great teacher Mister McWhoster and you did not loose your time to make these great lessons, so we do not not loose our time to learn from you. I am very grateful to you, inspiration, patience, demonstrative, great moments with you, Merci Monsieur !
I just love the way you teach, Paul! The way you speak and explain everything... I wish I had teachers like you back at school.
By the way, it took me a while to realize why I couldn't see the two constraints at the origin point: things have changed in the UI of Fusion 360 since the recording of this video, and in version 2.0.18220 that I'm currently using there's this "Select Through" option which has to be un-ticked; only then I could see the two constraints when hovering with the mouse at the origin point. For those who face the same problem: click on the little arrow besides the 'SELECT' tool, navigate to 'Selection Filters' at the very bottom and then un-tick the 'Select Through' option.
Thank you so much for these lessons, Paul! In three, short, lessons you have taught me more than struggling with the official Fusion 360 lessons for hours has. I can't thank you enough.
Interesting thing here Paul, after trying and abandoning Fusion 360 before, I needed it to follow things on DAGS designs on Fusion 360. I subscribed again and down loaded /set up Fusion 360 - then came up against a brick wall (again). I tied a few tutorials and failed to get on the first rung. Considering that I was strong in AutoCad 2D (2007 and earlier) it was very frustrating not to get anywhere after days of trying. I then spotted a pic of this guy, with a grey beard, that looked about my age, among the tutorial videos. I figured that he may just speak my language - " ... or die trying" he said!! Viola!! Set me straight within 5 minutes - thank you, I will continue to watch all of your tuts.
Being that I went to school long before CAD s/w existed, I was on my own. As an FRC First Robotics mentor, I had access to SolidWorks or Inventor at various times but made little headway and never got far. Now being just a hobbyist, I'm using Fusion 360. But quickly ran into the usual "I'm stuck" problems. Paul's tutorials are perfect - and the best I've found anywhere regarding any CAD software. I'll probably end up watching many of his other tutorials too. Funny enough, I saw one his prepper videos (protecting chickens from predators, on another of his channels) before finding his tech videos. Heh. Thank you much Paul for being an outstanding instructor!
Thank you Paul for this lesson and this course. This is my new hobby and I am most definitely drinking from the fire hose. I bought a couple of 3D printers ( because only one wasn't complicated enough :). I got a bunch of Arduino odds 'n' sods a while back that I never got round to using and an original Raspberry Pi that I bought when it came out and promptly never used. The R-Pi is going to get used with Octoprint, the Arduino's are going to get used in various projects and you are the man that's teaching me how. I'm 63 and this is a whole new world for me. Thank you so much for your guidance.
Glad to hear you are 63 and still learning. While I am in my late 50's, I am still learning too. Hope to continue learning all my days.
Just ran across these videos after almost giving up on 360. I'm now convinced I can learn it. Thanks for putting these together!!
Brilliant tutoring, Paul. I am at the basic learning level and had been struggling with moving elements in Fusion 360. Then I watched lesson 3. Boom! Sorted !!
Thank you Paul, you have helped me break the barrier of F~360. The surface is just scratched but my confidence level is now very high!
Paul, fantastic stuff. You're 100% bang on with the frustration meter. You hit the nail on the head for me and now I get it. You talk just like my high-school math teacher! (that's a compliment). Awesome, easy to understand videos. Thank you so much.
I am in awe at this. I've watched courses, taken lessons, been af school, seen lectures and talks at conference, and I just wanted to 3d print a part for my drawer, but I think you're the best teacher I've ever had the pleasure to learn from.
Wow, years later, your time and work to make these tutorials continue to teach new users (like me). This kind of effort to teach, needs to be rewarded. Lets click on the patreon page and give what we can.
You made fusion 360 actually understandable for me. That is the greatest compliment I think I could possibly give someone. Thank you sir.
Wow am I glad I found your channel and these incredible tutorials. Complete neophyte here but your teaching style is excellent, even with the "WTH happened there" and then you instantly diagnose what happened unexpectedly. Those are the best learning scenarios. Subbed, and eager to take more SIR!
It is a bit hard to follow along, since, when Paul made these videos, it was the old UI. I even sent a PM to Paul to maybe consider doing an updated series. But As I've dug in and tried to follow along, I realize that I am learning EVEN MORE about Fusion 360. Now, I not only need to learn the concept, but I need to learn how to utilize it in the new UI. I feel I have an even greater understanding of the material because of all the extra "homework" to figure out the relationship. Thanks Paul! Great course! I have tried so many other tutorials. Yours is the only one that makes sense. TIP: If you are having trouble understanding how to do what Paul is teaching in the old UI, read the comments! In almost every video, someone answers the question on how to transition.
This video cleared up all the confusion that led to my giving up on my last 360 attempt! I'm hooked again. Thank you.
By far the best tutorial I have come across and I have watched a lot. Excellent method of delivering knowledge, having yourself in full view and the use of your hands makes the viewer feel like you are actually in a lesson rather than just another head in the corner of the screen. Thank you Sir, Edward from Sydney Australia
I like how complicated concepts are broken down into understandable bits. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
THE BEST TUTORIAL! Finally, got a grasp of what the constraints are! Even official docs fail to properly explain the basic meaning of it. Seriously, You saved me, Sir Paul!
There is nothing better in this world than a good educator. Thank you so much.
Thanks Paul, you have been a real help. It's clear you are a professional instructor, knowing the importance of using repetition. You made effective use of repetition of previously covered commands and utilities in 360 by continuing to narrate what you were doing with them when demonstrating new features, like always narrating the drawing of a line or paragraph (covered in previous lessons) as you were executing constraints. This is important in the learning process because it cements the concept. I appreciate your work!
You are very good at explaining Fusion 360. I'm a Network Engineer and believe in mastering the basics. Thank You so Much
At 15:10 a horizontal constraint is accidentally deleted, at 20:13 it shows itself.
Great video and tutorial series, even for someone proficient in other CAD suites it helps to go back to basics.
These tutorials have made so much sense to me. I was struggling with others i had found, in part due to the menu appearance being different & I could not wrap my head around it. Being of an older persuasion, this helped me get my head aroiund the commands & the logic behind the application. It makes sense now. Thank you
Another great lesson! I was very glad to see you switch to Fusion 360 since I have tried several other free programs and did not like any of them. I have been enjoying creating designs and 3D printing for about 5 months. I have followed Fusion lessons provided by Lars C & John S also. Fusion is an incredible program that fits the needs of my hobby interests in 3D printing, CNC milling and micro controllers. Your lesson style will benefit many current and potential users.
Thanks for the positive feedback. I really like fusion 360 and am excited to proceed using it in a lot of projects.
Paul , your teachings are a godsend. Finally came across your channel after a a week of banging my head against a concrete wall...
Paul, I was truly struggling with Fusion 360 until I came across your videos. Even the $49.00 book I purchased left me confused and dazed at times because the examples in the book were not doing what they said they should do and now I understand why and much more. Your calming voice and the three principles of dimension, position and constraints have made all the difference and in addition your mindfulness to pick an action, then do the action, then escape works so well. I am also glad you keep your mistakes in your video and show what you did wrong and correct them. I also love your references to "this foolishness". It shows you are human just like the rest of us. Looking forward to moving along in the lessons to come and I plan on not dying trying because you are a great teacher (bet you are also great at math education.)
Thank you, Paul, for your teaching and sharing your experience, I figure the best compliment I can pass on to you, is that you remind me of my father, also an educator but much more importantly one who guides by example. You have gained an ardent subscriber and follower today!
magnificent, my inner fusion is now glowing and yes this software frustrated the crap out of me. Well done. Sharing this at work.
You are the best Paul, I have struggled for a long time trying to understand constraints you explained it beautifully, thank you very much.
I'm absolutely blown up how good teacher you are, sir. Tried a few lessons of some other youtubers, but it was just YOU, who pushed me to create my first small project in F360. Thanks for it :)
Great session. Like others I have to figure out the changes from this version of the software to the later version but so far I'm getting there.
Cheers, John
Although the interface has slightly changed since the recording, Paul seems to have a way to make the subject matter stick. Loving the course... Size, position, constraints... Brilliant!!!
I've been using Fusion 360 for a short while now and constraints have always been a problem for me. Thanks for the great lesson. 1 other note is that the color of the lines change from blue to black when they are fully constrained. Also very helpful when you need to confirm you have enough information on the page. Thanks again.
Good point. We need to look to make sure the sketched is all locked down before moving on.
God Bless you Mr. McWhorter!! I have been fighting and trying to figure out Fusion360 for several months now and just about all the tutorials I have followed do not go into the depth that you have. Easy to follow and easy to understand! Thank you so very much!!
Glad you are finding them useful! Thanks for the feedback.
What I like about your content Sir among other things is that you prepare the audience to receive the information before you deliver it. Excellent pedagogy. Thank you for this excellent piece of work.
Thank you! Thank you! I am a technology teacher and I found your simplified tutorials so easy to follow and understandable. I feel more confident teaching Fusion 360 to my kids!
Yep, my students are really loving fusion 360. I usually get to school about 6:15 AM and when I get here there is already a line of students waiting to get in so they can work on 360
still relevant 5 years later,,, thank you so much for all the info I feel more confident already, I downloaded a book with models to practice making, this is getting me ready to start that book thank you so much
Wonderful!
I'm a rhino user, brand new to fusion. Man, I pulled my hair out today trying to move a sketch and this lesson completely opened the door for me! I wish I could hug you! Thanks to Lars Christensen for the link to your channel.
This is what excellence in teaching looks like. Your high school students are extremely fortunate.
Thanks for the kind words. I have some great students.
Thanks Paul, great video on important topic. I love how you don't edit out the mistakes, because that happens to all of us and shows how to think about where we went wrong. Great stuff. Tried AutoCAD in the very early days but gave up pretty quick due to the complexity, so i'm very glad YT is here together with awesome tutors and their precious time to give us a second shot in the exciting 3D home printer days.
Absolutely fantastic lesson, you were so right, if you understand the constraints they aren’t really constraints but great tools. This lesson was fun.
I love your method of teaching Fusion 360. Fusion 360 for me previously was like trying to learn Farsi. Great Job
I have watched a few videos about 360 Fusion, as far as I can tell nobody matches your conciseness. Even when you miss something initially your follow up shortly afterwards. I was trying hard to understand how to change a dimension value and did not even think about double clicking on it. So I saved my work on the eyeglass case and continued watching, you are making this idiot proof, leaving no stone unturned. I am 61 and just got my first 3D printer, the previous videos to yours had me doubting I would create something of my own and would be thrown into the replication kingdom of Thingiverse. Thanks Paul for all your time dedication and attention to even the smallest details.
Glad to hear you have a 3D printer, and that the videos are helping you. Thank you for the kind words.
I've just been doing a lesson a day, and this has helped me the most by far.
Fantastic lesson. I've been troubled by simple operations (moving, copying, etc.) and this lesson explained what I've been doing wrong. Keep up the good work.
thank you, it is your teaching method that makes the difference. Fusion 360 is the same for all the other teachers.
Thank you! My wife has been getting on me to start making functional prints from my new Prusa MK3S/MMU. You're arming me with the skills to move from printing useless statues to useful items. You have a new subscriber here!!!
Thank you SO MUCH for these. I've tried to get into using all of the CAD products for so long and just been frustrated. Your series has helped clear up so many issues I've had!! Seriously, thank you.
Long time Sketchup user. Utterly FAILED ex-Blender learner. Yesterday I found Fusion 360. Spent a couple hours with Autodesk tutorials which ended in confusion. Tried two top F360 youtubers. Started getting Blender flashbacks and gave up. Decided to stick with Sketchup.
Today I found your lessons. Lesson 1 turned the light bulb on. Lesson 2 made it stick. Lesson 3, I'm a believer. I can see Sketchup fading into the background. You're an excellent teacher. I'm going to go through the rest of the lessons in the next couple weeks, but I already have enough to work on a personal metalworking project for ham radio (my second left-handed bug).
Thanks for the kind words.
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@@paulmcwhorter You earned them. KE6US. Picture of my first homebrew bug on QRZ.com. Started work on F360 model of second one this morning.
I have been muddling my way through 360, thanks for the clarity.
This tutorial is amazing. I was really struggling with my sketches. I just kept redoing your demo and the mystery of sketching disappeared !
I am in the process of rewatching this tutorial several more times to drill in the concept of constraints.
Excellent tutorial ! I have done a few tutorials which showed me examples of how to define a complex part, but I could not generalise well from them. You are teaching PRINCIPLES that gave me a deeper understanding of Fusion 360. I now have a stronger base on which to learn the details. Maximum respect !
this is the best tutorial series on you tube. i could never get cad software in the past. im working with a low power lap top and still able to follow along.
Why does no one else on the planet know how to teach this program except this guy
Just want to thank you for doing this. I was trained in AutoCAD but have struggled since switching to Fusion 360. Your explanations make it way easier to learn. Thank you.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You !! I was pulling my hair out not knowing about the constraints 🤪. Wish you were my Math teacher in High School 😉
I'm getting it... Even 3 years later. Version changes make things a bit complicated... But this stands. Thanks Paul!