Cant delete File

[Anonymous]

I want to delete a file but I can't. The program (Fusion 360) tells me, that the projekt is in usage (in another project or drawing) but it isn't. 
I also looked at A360 online. There is no reference or drawing shown. And I can't delete it from A360 too.

How can I delete this now?

[jwholzworth]

Although they are incredibly similar I prefer SolidWorks overall. I find the modeling/assembly environment better in SolidWorks, but I prefer the drawing environment in Inventor. For instance, SolidWorks will often figure out how to make a complex fillet chain work that Inventor won't allow. Unfortunately, Dassault Systemés doesn't offer a free version of SolidWorks, or anything for that matter. There is another free package I found that is just like SolidWorks and Inventor. And, the free version isn't watered down like the free version of Fusion360. It's legit, real-deal proffessional CAD software. I forget the name, but I will share it with you this evening once I'm home from work. 

[momiccioli]

I would loved to try the software.  I am just a hobbyist and stemming from making items to helping a handicap relative.  But I was to give up my hobby license and buy the product.  So I am more than open to another solution.

[jwholzworth]

Sorry, I am a few days late. But, download "Solid Edge 2023." It's a Siemens product and they have a free version. I have found it to be the closest to Inventor and SolidWorks. 

With that said, I think Fusio360 is a great program despite it's flaws. If you think about it, it's really in its infancy. It will get better and it has a ton of potential. So, don't give up on it. Autodesk has been a leader in the world of CAD software for decades for a reason. Keep learning Fusion360. when it irons out all of its wrinkles it will be an incredibly powerful and robust software package.

[mad.macs]

I have PCBS I can't delete as well. I would suggest that in addition to warning you that a file is referenced in another document that it tell you what other files it is linked to. Better yet, there should be a way to nuke the links and sever ties.

Putting the files in a folder,and deleting the folder doesn't work for this case either.

[momiccioli]

That would require someone to be forward thinking.  There is a menu link under version called Used In but it shows nothing.  I am also suspecting that at some point when I deleted the files that the designs were used in the remaining document was not updated.  So, it can never be deleted.  I am one of those individuals that likes to clean up and keep minimal files.  Fusion is the only product where I have had to create a trash folder to put documents that I can never delete.

Hey Autodesk, do you read any of these Posts?  Do you even care?

[lichtzeichenanlage]

If you like it clean and don't care about the history, you could export
your design into a f3z file, delete everything and re-import the exported
file.