Rotary is not *really* a multi-axis strategy?

[Max_Marz]

3+1 at best with a little tool-offset
Real frustrating that this particular toolpath is locked away as an extension and bundled with a bunch of stuff most hobbyists don't need, especially when there are full five axis toolpaths that aren't behind the paywall. It just seems out of place.

I wish we had more options to access this functionality on an as-used basis rather than having to get the entire extension especially having been one of the people that begged for it in the forums pre-release.

In most cases all you are doing is 2+1, (A,Z+X.)
X being a fixed stepover as you spiral up the part.

[daniel_lyall]

It is A 4th axis tool path with on and off centre cutting the +1 toolpath are indexing

[Max_Marz]

Not sure what you mean after the comma but in any case, a '2d' contour around a profile with ramp enabled is a full 3 axis toolpath.

It just seems weird to me that the rotary toolpath got shoved into the machining extension, is there any justification for it? Its honestly quite a crude toolpath and only scratches the surface on 'true' multi-axis capability. I feel like it should be included for the hobbyist, there are many dirt cheap machines that come with a 4th axis

[seth.madore]

Requests arise from time to time for there to be options for "ala-carte" pricing and accessibility. While things could change at some point in the future, it's not my suspicion that's (pick-and-choose access) going to happen. Fusion has matured in many ways over the years, and access to certain technology comes at a modest price point. We do still offer daily (paid) access to the Extension, so if it's something you only need once in a while, that might be the better route to go.