September 2024 Update and Community bug fixes (ECAD)

[jorge_garcia]

Hello to the Fusion ECAD Community! 

In anticipation of the September update going out in the next couple of weeks, we've decided to do an early drop on the details of what community bugs have been addressed this time around! If you want to get an early jump on these fixes, you're more than welcome to apply for the Insider Program and get early access!

We greatly appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to notify us of the issues that you find in Fusion, and we would like to show that appreciation! 

In an ongoing effort to increase our transparency as well as our communication with you, we're continuing with our initiative of calling out all the Forum Reported bug fixes that are included in each update. The list below comprises all the issues that have been raised by our engaged community. So, without further ado, here is what we're going to see in the September 2024 update (creator of forum thread and the thread itself, in no particular order):

ECAD

Spice Model should now simulate properly	@d427li
3D PCB’s should no longer crash	@ LoreMaiscai
Mouse zoom in 2D and 3D PCB’s should be more consistent	@christopher2KLSVU
Export PCB as image (PNG) should be easier to find	@robduarte
Import/Export menu should be easier to find	@danjel
Exporting Netlist from PCB editor should now be easier	@anuradha.bodke
Polygon edge width should be the same as Eagle	@chuck_toddN7PTC
Break Link and Push should no longer remove models	@cyberreefguru
Exporting DXF of board should no longer crash Fusion	@jvivianiTMAW9
We’ve made some UI improvements for you	@v522
		"Change" tool dropdown should no longer be cut off	@n.smithHJCP5
The Inspector should now work with Module Offset	@Cynthia.MacLeod
"Unexpected Condition” should be resolved	@ronDWTRR
The PDF should now reflect the proper color of layers	@m.ensing2UAQJ
Fusion 360 application window should no longer lose focus	@wfpelletier
	@Bjanders
	@luka.strnisa
	@gtprototype
	@andygrigg
	@SGoldthwaite
Inspector should now allow you to change attributes	@m3atwad
You should now be able to copy Attributes of a part to another part	@paulSY5SM
The Inspector should be less sensitive to mouse scrolling	@bentwookie
Inspector should now sort correctly	@robduarte
Numerical sorting should now be correct	@mbonani
"Eagle" Command line should now activate properly	@radikn

Just as in prior updates, this isn’t to suggest that those are the only fixes that we've included. The list above are the issues specific to the ECAD community; within this update our team has additionally found and fixed over 100 different bugs and issues.

Still haven’t seen your issue on the list and wondering if/when it's going to get fixed? Don't hesitate to "bump" the original thread that you created, and I'll be happy to chase down the status of your issue!

Thanks for contributing to what makes the software truly great!

Click here to see:
 March Release Community Patch Notes
 May Release Community Patch Notes

 July Release Community Patch Notes

[bentwookie]

Thanks for the fix!

[andygrigg]

Amazing that fixes are being applied that are linked directly to user feedback and specific forum posts. Really shows you are actively listening. Well done!

[mateusz_kowalczykP9PLC]

Hello,

I updated the software today and have some issues:

- Polygon to PCB outline clearance is locked at 1mm and cannot be changed (works in pre-update version)

- Design preferences button does nothing except changing background to blue

- Design Rules option looks exactly the same as previous version

I restarted the computer, reinstalled the software, then restarted PC again but it behaves exactly the same. Didn't test other options since I was stuck. Hope my client will understand.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to use custom rules options in Fusion360.

[jorge_garcia]

Hello @mateusz_kowalczykP9PLC,

I hope you're doing well. Something is going really wrong. We released a video showing the differences in Design Rules and Preferences for the new release. Take a quick look and confirm if that is what you are seeing.

https://youtu.be/MuU8zYSeJvs?si=aoqlE6-dA4N6Vr6k

If nothing looks like the video, then definitely something has gone wrong with the installation. You can try repairing the Fusion installation using the Fusion Service Utility.

See this article for more info
https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Overview-of-Repair...

Best Regards,

[mateusz_kowalczykP9PLC]

Unfortunately it didn't help.

Fresh installation and repairing have no result. I'd try with another instance on the other computer, but I need to progress with my work somehow. Attached recording with the problem.

[jorge_garcia]

Hi @mateusz_kowalczykP9PLC,

Thank you for the video. I have shared it with the team. Something is SERIOUSLY wrong with your install, I can't even imagine how it would get in that state. I'm certain the developers will be reaching out to you, but if not I will keep following up with you on this.

Best Regards,

[felix-berno.mueller]

Hello, @jorge_garcia 

I have the same issue with the DRC. I see the old DRC check, not new one. My colleague had the same problem but after updating the GPU driver it works. He can see now the new DRC setting and adapt the 1.06 mm copper to board distance.

What we tried so far:

- manual reinstall (serval times)

- Update the GPU to latest version (Nvidia RTX 3500 Ada ->v553.24)

- install Fusion one a new laptop with identical HW

- adapt the preference ( Direct X, switch the  GPU Internal intel /external Nvidia RTX 3500 Ada v553.24)

- check firewall/antivirus

Any other ideas?

Best Regards

Felix

[jorge_garcia]

Hello @felix-berno.mueller,

I hope you're doing well. I've reported this to our developers, a new release of Fusion came out yesterday. Try updating to the latest version to see if that will clear the flags causing the old DRC to pop up.

Let me know if there's anything else I can do for you.

Best Regards,

[CGBenner]

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[felix-berno.mueller]

The actual Fusion version didn´t help but today I installed the "Fusion inside" version and now I can work with the new DRC.  Hopefully it works also in the next official release.