This guide takes you through the process of downloading and installing the latest version of CloudNC’s CAM Assist add-on for Fusion.
CAM Assist is a Fusion add-on. Fusion must be closed before updating CAM Assist.
In order to update, there is no need to uninstall your currently installed version of CAM Assist.
Step-by-step instructions
Video
The following step-by-step instructions are illustrated in the video How to Install CAM Assist (Windows), which opens in YouTube.
Downloading the installation file
Under the heading ‘CAM Assist (Windows)’, click on the installation setup link to download the file.
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.
Open the ‘Downloads’ folder in Windows Explorer.
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.
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.
Congratulations, you now have the latest version of the CAM Assist add-on for Fusion!
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.
Click on the big icon in the panel to open CAM Assist.
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.