Fusion360 Electronics - Some General Questions

[docara]

Hi

I usually use KiCAD for and electronics I might do (very rare). Are there any pin/connection limitations for a hobbyist Fusion360 user - like Eagle had back in the day?

Secondly, I have come up against a wall with Kicad - I need to be able to either do a custom copper pad shape or a hatched copper pour - (is it called polygon pour if Fusion)? I am undertaking a reasonably dense capacitive touch PCB. Does Fusion have this functionality?

Lastly, does/will Fusion offer an import function for KiCAD files so users can cross over to Fusion.

Thanks

[edwin.robledo]

HI Docara,

Welcome to the Fusion 360 electronics, your participation is greatly appreciated.

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I usually use KiCAD for and electronics I might do (very rare). Are there any pin/connection limitations for a hobbyist Fusion360 user - like Eagle had back in the day?

Yes, Fusion 360 Personal license does have some board size and layer restrictions. 

2 Schematic sheets, 2 Signal layers, Max size 80cm 2 and 2 signal layers on the board

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Secondly, I have come up against a wall with Kicad - I need to be able to either do a custom copper pad shape or a hatched copper pour - (is it called polygon pour if Fusion)? I am undertaking a reasonably dense capacitive touch PCB. Does Fusion have this functionality?

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In the library editor, when custom pad shape are required, we recommend that you use a polygon above the pad. The PAD becomes the connecting point of the arbitrary pad shape. 

Fusion 360 polygon pour does support Hatch and Solid pours.

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Lastly, does/will Fusion offer an import function for KiCAD files so users can cross over to Fusion.

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I think it is being considered, but no time frame has been established.

Best Regards,

Ed