Insert STP file into Drawing from local source by INSERT menu item.

[Anonymous]

STP files may be imported directly into drawing from McMaster-Carr catalog or Parts-4-CAD. This is a great utility & convenience.

However simply browsing to existing STP files accessible on local PC for direct import to drawing is not possible. Requiring upload to Data Panel of existing files currently in PC library from current use with other applications, or vendors not included in above sources, solely for use by Fusion is time and cloud space consuming. Access to local files would also be more immediate than cloud download. 

Addition of "Insert STP" to existing INSERT drop down menu, in applicable workspaces would be a useful improvement in basic functionality, that should not require end user customization. 

Provide similar interface window operation as existing Insert Decal, SVG, DXF, etc... with folder symbol to enable browsing to desired STP file.  

"Insert from Local" menu item in drop down with selectable file types could also be an alternative. Thank you for consideration.

[daniel_lyall]

http://help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-0ECB4FE3-66C4-4204-9CE4-A6BBE943B4AF    1/2of what you wont

[HughesTooling]

You really should be talking about designs and models with a 3d program. Drawings are 2d, reading your title reads like you want local models inserted into the 2d drawing workspace.

If you know the full path to your model of you want to insert a file direct from a web site see this post.

[Anonymous]

Thank you for your suggestions, and apologies for my dated terminology. Alas, old habits are difficult to break.
I did actually review your posting regarding use of scripts prior to my submission of this topic. I think it is great the product has such capabilities, and all power to those that have the time and background to customize with scripting for their application specific tasks. In this instance however; and as an admittedly newer user, this just appeared to be too basic of an expected function to not be in the standard product. The door was opened by utilities to bring in files from McMaster-Carr & 3rd party CAD library locations. Bringing in directly from one's own local library; without first uploading to "cloud" servers, did not sound like much of a stretch. Thanks again & Best Regards.

[Anonymous]

Good afternoon Daniel;
Thank you for your suggestion. My understanding of this is importing a file into a new "clean sheet" design? Being newer, I do appreciate the suggestion.
I actually ended up doing this by importing sourced .stp image first, then drew my design into the "new design" which the sourced part will connect into.
Seemed a bit backwards, such as when adding fasters or fittings typically at the end. But workable enough if all is thought out ahead of time... and no changes.
As both of those criteria are often not possible, and after talking to others. Thought it worthwhile to toss the idea out there and see where it went.
If I missed the point in your suggestion, please let me know.
Thank you again & Best Regards;