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Suggesting a Real-Size View Feature in Fusion

Suggesting a Real-Size View Feature in Fusion

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Hello, I'm a Fusion user who primarily uses it for designing 3D-printable parts.

I'd like to suggest a feature that I think would be quite useful for a number of users.

When designing in CAD by entering precise dimensions, it can sometimes be difficult to intuitively grasp how large the finished model will actually be in real life. Since the on-screen size changes depending on the zoom level, numerical values alone don't always give a reliable sense of physical scale.

With that in mind, I'd like to propose a real-size view feature that displays the model at its true physical size on screen.

Here's the implementation approach I had in mind:

  • On first setup, Fusion displays two reference points on the screen.
  • The user holds a ruler up to the screen, measures the distance between the two points, and enters the value.
  • After that, the real-size view can be toggled at any time via a quick menu or similar shortcut.

Since every monitor has a different size and resolution, I think a one-time personal calibration step like this would be the most practical approach.

It may not be the simplest feature to implement, but I believe it would be genuinely useful — especially for users who frequently design parts for 3D printing or real-world component modeling. I hope you'll consider it.

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andrade_david
Autodesk
Status changed to: Archived

Hey @kalisto1, thanks for the post. This is the Fusion Operations Ideas forum, not Fusion. There is no Ideas board for Fusion, but we do have an Insider program where you can provide feedback: https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/fusion-360/insider-program

Thank you

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