MEP EP#245: K-Factoring a Gumbo
Parker
Security flaw left ‘smart’ chastity sex toy users at risk of permanent lock-inList to podcast for additional information...Fusion 360 has changed their personal license subscription modelAll of these went into effect on Oct 1Project storage is limited to 10 active and editable documentsExports are now limited to a small number of file types. Thankfully this still includes STL files but alas, DXF, DWG, PDF exports are all gonePerhaps most importantly to the makerverse, STEP, SAT, and IGES file types can no longer be exported, the most common files for those who want to edit a design using different software.2D drawings can now only be single sheet, and can only be printed or plottedRendering can now only be done locally, so leveraging cloud-based rendering is no longer possibleCAM support has been drastically cut back: no more multi-axis milling, probing, automatic tool changes, or rapid feeds, but support for 2, 2.5, and 3 axis remainsAll support for simulation, generative design, and custom extensions has been removedPurchased a license and I am not looking backAutodesk had loads of pushback from the community because of the decision to remove STEP export“Fixed” this issue claiming the reversal was due to “unintended consequences for the hobbyist community.”Sheet metal design and fabricationBe careful with using automated toolsUnderstand the rulesDont rely entirely on templatesAs always - talk with your manufacturer