topic Help with Fusion "Create Component" in Fusion Design, Validate & Document Forum

Help with Fusion "Create Component"

overallmutes — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:16:15 GMT

Used to have the option to create a "component" with in the file I was working on. That no longer appears under that in this latest version of Fusion360. It's either been renamed or removed as an option. I also HATE everytime I create a new design I get this stupid wizard which I don't understand what any of the options are and just want the user friendlyness of the earlier versions. PLEASE HELP

@overallmutes

Your post title was modified to add the product name and for clarity of the issue and moved to the Fusion Design & Validate forum to increase findability by @CGBenner - Original: HELP

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g-andresen — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:36:36 GMT

Hi,

For a better understanding, you should familiarize yourself with the new principle of intent driven design.

In this context, the “hybrid” variant is your friend, which also corresponds to the previous approach.

günther

Re: Help with Fusion "Create Component"

TheCADWhisperer — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:49:09 GMT

@overallmutes

Re: Help with Fusion "Create Component"

rosie_lucas1 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:28:17 GMT

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Re: Help with Fusion "Create Component"

shean5911x — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:53:35 GMT

That I believe will require repeating with each model. If you want to boot in the Hybrid mode goto top right tool bar, left click initials>Preferences>General>Default Design Type - select Hybrid click OK

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harald.sattmann — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:50:21 GMT

The problem is that in the free version it is not possible to create a component from scratch. I need to build a body to convert it to a component what changes design flow.

As far I used to create a component and worked on this until I need a new component. Than I created one. Now this is not possible anymore.

So my question: is it possible to create a component and start on this in the hybrid design work flow?

Thanks to all.

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jhackney1972 — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:04:12 GMT

As you can see, from the attached screen capture, you can create a New Component when in Hybrid Mode with a Fusion Personal License.

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harald.sattmann — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:38:22 GMT

Thanks. I got it.

Harald