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Defining initial stock shape?

Hi everyone
I am new to all this and I have just made my first part on my cnc converted Bridgeport using mach3 and fusion 360. It was relatively square and near the initial size so I just had to set the stock as a rectangular block. I am now trying to figure out how to change the shape of the initial block I’m machining in the software. So if I wanted to machine from an already irregular shaped piece, how would I map this into fusion so the tool path doesn’t involve lots of unnecessary stock removal because it has been assuming it’s machining a cube? I have tried searches but I don’t really know what terms to use. I would’ve happy if someone could just tell me what terms to search for if it’s a common issue. Thanks

Pete