topic Re: Unable to open .prt file in Fusion 360 in Fusion Support Forum

Unable to open .prt file in Fusion 360

themaninthesuitcase — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:08:16 GMT

I am trying to open/import a .prt file but I am unable to do so following the instructions posted:
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-import-or-open-a-file-in-Autodesk-Fusion-360.html

The first screen shot there shows .prt as supported and https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/File-formats-supported-by-Fusion-360.html also lists this as supported.

However when I chose File > Open "All supported types" does not list *.prt, and it's not available in any other options. If I manually type the extension then I get an error "This file type cannot be opened."

If I try to do an upload import the file sits in my library with a yellow inverted T icon and only opens to a web view.

Has support for this type been removed?

Fusion is fully updated and I am using a valid Personal license.

Re: Unable to open .prt file in Fusion 360

tallisb — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:29:43 GMT

Hello-

Do you know if you are running a full subscription of Fusion 360, or are you on a Personal License? You can check by going to the Help Menu in the upper-right of Fusion 360 and select "About". This will bring up a dialog and it will list what you have next to "Active Plan:"

Here is a document that explains the differences between the Personal, Startup, Commercial, and Education licenses:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Fusion-360-Free-License-Changes.html#features

Re: Unable to open .prt file in Fusion 360

davebYYPCU — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 21:51:19 GMT

Personal Licence suffers those restrictions, with external files.

Might help....

Re: Unable to open .prt file in Fusion 360

themaninthesuitcase — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:55:43 GMT

Okay it's a personal license issue, but those help articles didn't mention that limitation.

I'll find another way then.

Thanks.

Re: Unable to open .prt file in Fusion 360

Michael_PageHWSYT — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:19:29 GMT

Hello Guys - I am having the same issue; I cannot open a PRT. File. My active plan is Subscription. How do i open a PRT.FILE?

Re: Unable to open .prt file in Fusion 360

TheCADWhisperer — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:06:11 GMT

@Michael_PageHWSYT

Can you zip and Attach the file here?

What CAD program generated the file?

Re: Unable to open .prt file in Fusion 360

Michael_PageHWSYT — Thu, 01 May 2025 22:00:12 GMT

Good morning.
The Cad program was generated on NX Unigraphics (PRT.FILE)
I also can not open a DWG - I will attach this aswell.
Kind regards.
Michael Page

Re: Unable to open .prt file in Fusion 360

TheCADWhisperer — Thu, 01 May 2025 22:05:58 GMT

@Michael_PageHWSYT

To attach a file you must go to the web-based forum to reply, not by an email reply.

Re: Unable to open .prt file in Fusion 360

Michael_PageHWSYT — Fri, 02 May 2025 00:08:12 GMT

Hello.
How do I find the web-based forum. I am still learning the Fusion software.
Regards.
Michael.