This guide takes you through the process of downloading, installing, and locating the latest version of CloudNC’s CAM Assist add-on for Fusion.
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CAM Assist is a Fusion 360 add-on. Fusion 360 must be closed before updating CAM Assist. In order to update, there is no need to uninstall your currently installed version of CAM Assist. |
This guide takes you through the process of downloading and installing the latest version of CloudNC’s CAM Assist add-on for Fusion 360.
Explanatory video
The video below contains the following key points:
StepStep-by-step instructions
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YouTube video How to Install CAM Assist (Windows). |
Downloading the installation file
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<ol><li>Go to the <a href="https://cloudnc.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CAF3UD/pages/3309976/Downloads" target="_blank">Downloads</a> page. |
</li> <li>Under the heading CAM Assist for Fusion (Windows) |
, click on the installation |
‘file’ link to download the |
The installation setup is named something like ‘CloudNC CAM Assist v1.8.0.exe'
Here, the numbers following ‘v' are the version number of the latest release of CAM Assist.
file.</li>
<li>Open the ‘Downloads’ folder in Windows Explorer.</li>
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Running the installation
Run the installation setup (double-click the file ) that was just downloaded).
The first part of the installation setup is the ‘Welcome’ page.
Click ‘Next’.
The next page holds the License Agreement (or Terms of Use Agreement).
Fully read the Terms of Use Agreement.
Click ‘I Agree’ to agree with the terms and continue the installation.
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Click ‘Cancel’ if you do not agree or if you have questions you would like to get answered before continuing (please contact CloudNC Support). |
When the installation has completed, a summary page is displayed.
Ensure the checkbox for ‘Run Autodesk Fusion 360’ is checked.
Click ‘Finish’.
Fusion
is opened automatically.
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Congratulations, you now have the latest version of the CAM Assist add-on |
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Locating CAM Assist
Within Fusion
, go to the ‘Manufacture’ workspace
The CAM Assist panel is shown in the righthand edge of the Manufacture ‘Milling’ ribbon
Expand the CAM Assist panel to
start using CAM Assist for Fusion (see Getting Started).
Help and Support
If any problems occur during the download or installation or if there are any questions relating to the installation procedure, refer to the CloudNC Product Support page.