The fluid generative design option is no longer available?

[pg52594]

I am currently working on my master’s thesis in Product Engineering and, since around November 24, I have been using the Generative Design for Fluids -Fluid Path Optimization- module in Fusion 360.

However, yesterday when I tried to start a new project with Generative Design for Fluids, I noticed that only Generative Design for Structures was available. The fluid generative design option no longer appears.

Could you please let me know why this is happening and how I can resolve the issue?

Thank you in advance for your support.

Best regards,

Beatriz Braga.

[henderh]

Hi @pg52594,

There was an announcement of the GDFP study type Preview Feature sunset + timeline in the July 2025 What's New blog:

• https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/july-2025-product-update-whats-new/
  • see copy > pasted portion below

FWIW, I hope this info may help in the thesis plan 🙏. Please let us know if you have additional questions, comments or suggestions.

Simulation

Fluid Path Study Preview in Generative Design will be retiring soon

Spoiler

The Fluid Path Study, currently available as a preview feature in the Generative Design workspace, will be retired at end of August 2025. This is the first step towards retirement of the Fluid Path Study and will have the following effects:

1. You will not be able to create new or clone a Fluid Path Study.
2. You will no longer be able to generate outcomes for a Fluid Path Study that you may have created in the past.
3. If you have generated outcomes for a Fluid Path Study, you will continue to have access to those outcomes and you will also be able to export an outcome.

We sincerely thank you for using this preview capability and providing your feedback.