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Fusion System Blocks v0.1.1 — Initial Public Release

15 Feb 12:12
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Fusion System Blocks is an Autodesk Fusion add-in that enables system-level architectural modeling directly within the CAD environment.

Fusion excels at modeling geometry, but it does not natively provide a way to define and visualize system architecture—how subsystems relate, how power flows, how signals propagate, and how functional domains interact. Fusion System Blocks introduces that missing layer.

This tool allows engineers to create block diagrams representing real system structure, including power systems, compute systems, sensors, actuators, communications, and mechanical domains—all alongside the physical design.

Version 0.1.1 represents the first public release. The core block diagram creation workflow is stable and ready for real-world use and feedback.

Current Capabilities

  • Create and organize system blocks within Fusion
  • Define subsystem domains (Power, Compute, Sensors, Actuation, Communications, etc.)
  • Create logical connections between blocks (Power, Signal, and other connection types)
  • Visualize system architecture directly alongside CAD models
  • Save and reload diagrams with full persistence
  • Clean, minimal interaction model designed for fast architectural iteration

Installation

  1. Download the release ZIP file
  2. Extract the folder
  3. Place the folder into your Fusion AddIns directory:

Windows
%APPDATA%\Autodesk\Autodesk Fusion\API\AddIns

Mac
~/Library/Application Support/Autodesk/Autodesk Fusion/API/AddIns

  1. Restart Fusion
  2. Enable Fusion System Blocks from the Add-Ins panel

Status

This is an early release intended for engineers who want to model system architecture within Fusion.

The core workflow is stable, but the tool is actively evolving. Feedback from real-world use will directly shape future development.

Feedback and Issues

If you use Fusion System Blocks, feedback is extremely valuable.

Please open an issue to report bugs, suggest improvements, or share how you're using the tool:

GitHub Issues:
https://github.com/zcohen-nerd/Fusion_System_Blocks/issues

Roadmap Preview

Future development areas include:

  • All future plans/bug fixes can be seen in issues

Fusion System Blocks exists to bridge the gap between system architecture and physical design—making it possible to reason about complete systems directly within the CAD environment.

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v0.0.1-beta: chore: split project into public/private repos

26 Sep 13:05
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📦 Release Notes — v0.1.0-beta

System Blocks for Fusion 360
First public beta release

✨ Overview

This is the first beta release of System Blocks, a Fusion 360 add-in that brings live, linkable block diagrams directly inside Fusion. Unlike static diagrams (Visio, draw.io, etc.), System Blocks ties system architecture to real CAD/ECAD components — keeping requirements, design, and implementation connected.

This release is still under heavy development. Expect bugs, missing features, and rapid iteration. The goal of this beta is to start gathering early feedback and show the direction of the project.

✅ What’s included in this beta

  • Core schema for blocks and connections (docs/schema.json).
  • Palette UI scaffolding (HTML/JS framework for the node editor).
  • Fusion attribute persistence (JSON stored on design root component).
  • Basic Save / Load workflow between palette and Fusion.
  • Initial roadmap + design docs in the repo.

🚧 Known limitations

  • UI is incomplete: block dragging, snapping, and ports are in progress.
  • CAD/ECAD linking not yet functional.
  • Rule checks (logic levels, power budgets) not yet implemented.
  • Export (Markdown/CSV reports) not yet available.
  • Bugs are expected — this is a developer preview, not production-ready.

🗺️ Next milestones

  • Finish Milestone 14 (core editor features).
  • Implement full test plan and CI.
  • Add status tracking (Placeholder → Verified).
  • Capture screenshots/GIFs for docs.
  • Prepare for App Store distribution.

📥 How to try it

  1. Download the .zip from this release.
  2. Extract it into your Fusion 360 AddIns folder:
    • Windows: %APPDATA%\Autodesk\Autodesk Fusion 360\API\AddIns\
    • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Autodesk/Autodesk Fusion 360/API/AddIns/
  3. In Fusion: UTILITIES → Add-Ins → Scripts and Add-Ins → Add-Ins tab → + → Browse → select the add-in.

📜 License

This project uses the Beta Free Use License:

  • Free for personal, educational, and research use during beta.
  • Commercial use or redistribution requires permission.
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