The AnyCAD preview in Fusion 360 lets users maintain full associativity with Inventor and SolidWorks data. More file formats, including Creo, NX, and non-native types like IGES and STEP, will be supported soon.

Last August, we significantly boosted the value of the Autodesk Product Design & Manufacturing Collection by adding Nastran non-linear simulation and 5-Axis CAM to Inventor—without any extra cost. This made the Collection a truly powerful platform for every stage of product development, from initial concepts to engineering, simulation, and manufacturing.

Now, we're taking it a step further by bringing AnyCAD to Fusion 360, unlocking a new level of interoperability across the entire Product Design & Manufacturing Collection. As a bonus, we're also introducing a preview of our new Nesting Utility, designed to help Collection subscribers maximize their material efficiency during production.

If you've ever tried using an off-brand coffee pod in a Keurig, you know that some companies prioritize profit over choice. The same has often been true in the CAD world, where proprietary file formats create barriers, forcing users into costly and complicated data conversions—or worse, no conversion at all.

Autodesk is changing that with AnyCAD. In 2015, AnyCAD was introduced to Autodesk Inventor, revolutionizing the design process by allowing users to seamlessly integrate any CAD data—regardless of its source—into their designs without the need for file translation. This enabled smooth collaboration between Inventor and other systems, letting designers focus on innovation rather than data conversion.

Now, AnyCAD is available in Fusion 360, enabling full interoperability with Inventor and the entire Product Design & Manufacturing Collection. Data can now flow both ways, so users can take advantage of the depth of Inventor while enjoying the cloud-based flexibility of Fusion 360. Whether you prefer desktop tools, cloud-based platforms, or browser access, you’ll always have the right tool for your project at the right time.

“Everyone benefits from this update,” said Stephen Hooper, Senior Director of Business Strategy and Marketing at Autodesk. “AnyCAD in the Product Design Collection puts your data at the center of a connected ecosystem. It gives customers seamless access to the advanced tools they need to embrace the future of making things.”

We understand that many users work with multiple software solutions, which is why AnyCAD allows you to bring SolidWorks data into Inventor and Fusion 360 while maintaining full associativity. And while Inventor users already support major file types like Siemens NX and PTC Creo, these capabilities are coming to Fusion 360 soon as well. So, what’s stopping you from upgrading?

Another exciting addition to the Collection is the preview of the Autodesk Nesting Utility, which helps manufacturers optimize the use of materials like sheet metal, plastics, composites, and wood for part production. Like the previous integrations of Nastran and HSM, this utility will work directly within the Inventor interface. This latest feature is another example of how we’re continuously enhancing the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection, offering more value and a more complete workflow—all at no additional cost.

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