Hereโs the entire process to move the Autodesk folder to D:\autodesk using a directory junction. This will allow you to keep Fusion 360's files on your D : drive instead of in the default AppData location.
Steps to Move Autodesk Folder to D : Drive
1. Close Fusion 360 and Autodesk Background Services:
- Make sure Fusion 360 is closed and any Autodesk-related services like Autodesk Desktop App are also stopped. You can check in Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc to ensure no Autodesk processes are running.
2. Locate the Autodesk Folder:
- Open File Explorer and go to:
C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local
- Replace <YourUsername> with your actual Windows username.
3. Move the Autodesk Folder to D : Drive:
- Cut the Autodesk folder from C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local.
- Paste it into D:\autodesk. Create this folder first if it doesnโt exist.
4. Create the Directory Junction
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
- Press Win, type cmd, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.
- Run the following command, replacing <YourUsername> with your actual username:
mklink /J "C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Autodesk" "D:\autodesk"
For example, if your username is LAVITRA, the command will be:
mklink /J "C:\Users\LAVITRA\AppData\Local\Autodesk" "D:\autodesk"
Explanation of the Command
- mklink /J creates a directory junction
- C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Autodesk is the original location that Fusion 360 expects to find the Autodesk folder
- D:\autodesk is the new location on the D : drive where youโve moved the Autodesk folder
Final Steps
1. Verify the Link:
- Go to C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local in File Explorer.
- You should see an Autodesk folder there with a shortcut arrow icon, indicating itโs a junction. Double-clicking on it should take you to D:\autodesk.
2. Launch Fusion 360:
- Open Fusion 360 to ensure it runs smoothly and reads files from D:\autodesk.
This setup lets Fusion 360 access its files from D:\autodesk as if they were still in the default AppData location.