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Autodesk Fusion Batch File Importer v.2

This add-in makes for ⚡ basically instant ⚡ direct bulk file imports to Fusion.

  • Bulk import of STEP, IGES, SAT, and SMT files
  • Creates a component for each imported file, named after the file
  • Reports successful and failed imports via message box
  • Lists failed files for troubleshooting

Import

V0.2 – Now Add-in

Among other things, this lets you create a keyboard shortcut

Add-in Screen

Fails

Installation

  1. Download ZIP file: Click the green "Code" button above and select Download ZIP
  2. Extract ZIP: Unzip the downloaded file to a location on your computer
  3. Open Fusion: Go to Tools > Add-ins
  4. Add the Add-in: Click the green + button, choose "Add Add-in"
  5. Select Folder: Navigate to and select the MultiImportF360 folder from the extracted ZIP
  6. Enable: Check the box next to Multi-Import F360 to enable it. Also check Run at Startup.
  7. Access Add-in: The Multi-Import Files command will appear in:
    • Design/Tools toolbar
    • Design/Tools menu

Taskbar Hover

Team Installation

Extract the ZIP file and place the MultiImportF360 folder in a shared location (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.). Each team member needs to add the add-in from the shared location.

How to Use

  1. Click "Multi-Import Files" in the Tools toolbar, or go to Tools > Multi-Import Files
  2. Select one or multiple supported files (STEP, IGES, SAT, or SMT) from the file picker
  3. Files will import automatically
  4. Review the message box for import results

Tutorial Video

Fastest Fusion 360 STEP Import Watch Video

Shows previous script-based version. Same functionality just now an Add-in.


Changelog

v.2 (Current)

  • Converted from script to Add-in
  • Always available in Tools toolbar and menu
  • Can create custom keyboard shortcuts
  • Added support for SAT and SMT file formats
  • New icon

v.1

  • Initial script-based version
  • Supported STEP and IGES file formats only

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