--- title: Installing the Shaper Utilities Add-In for Fusion 360 description: Current version 1.7.0 To simplify your life when designing in Fusion 360 for Origin, we recommend installing the Shaper Utilities Add-In for Fusion 360.  To install this Add-In, follow the instruction --- [Skip to content](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003071253-installing-the-shaper-utilities-add-in-for-fusion-360#main-content) - [English](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003071253-installing-the-shaper-utilities-add-in-for-fusion-360) - [Deutsch](https://support.shapertools.com/de/hc/de-de/articles/115003071253-installation-des-shaper-plugins-für-fusion-360) - [Français](https://support.shapertools.com/fr/hc/fr-fr/articles/115003071253-installation-de-l-add-in-shaper-utilities-pour-fusion-360) English Show submenu for translations [Contact us](https://support.shapertools.com/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![Shaper-KB-Logo.svg\]](https://support.shapertools.com/hubfs/Shaper-KB-Logo.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003071253-installing-the-shaper-utilities-add-in-for-fusion-360) - [Deutsch](https://support.shapertools.com/de/hc/de-de/articles/115003071253-installation-des-shaper-plugins-für-fusion-360) - [Français](https://support.shapertools.com/fr/hc/fr-fr/articles/115003071253-installation-de-l-add-in-shaper-utilities-pour-fusion-360) English Show submenu for translations - [Contact us](https://support.shapertools.com/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to shapertools.com](https://www.shapertools.com/) [Go to shapertools.com](https://www.shapertools.com/) Shaper Support - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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You may need to enter your password to complete installation. ![Screen\_Shot\_2018-04-26\_at\_10.58.27\_AM.png](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/360004357274-1.png?width=600&height=423&name=360004357274-1.png) 4\. After you've installed the Add-in, open Autodesk Fusion 360. The Shaper Utilities Add-in will appear on the Design Workspace under the Utilities tab ![Screen\_Shot\_2022-05-16\_at\_10.42.16\_AM.png](https://support.shapertools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/5982872140443.png?width=600&height=387&name=5982872140443.png) #### **Troubleshooting the Add-In Installer on MacOS** If you receive an error message referring to an unidentified developer, follow Apple's instructions here: [Open an app from an unidentified developer](https://support.apple.com/kb/PH25088?locale=en_US) If you receive an error message referring to permissions issues, follow Apple's instructions here: [Changing permissions in your Home Folder](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-permissions-for-files-folders-or-disks-mchlp1203/mac) If you are able to install the Add-In, but it doesn't appear when you start Fusion 360, follow the steps below. **Restart Fusion between each step in order to see if the Add-In is now visible**: - In Fusion 360, go to \[Your Name\] \> Preferences 'Restore Defaults.'  - Uninstall Fusion 360 using the Autodesk Clean Uninstall: [Uninstall Fusion 360](https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-do-a-manual-uninstall-of-Autodesk-Fusion-360.html?us_oa=dotcom-us&us_si=1f886a80-9173-4d58-bb7f-7aace5d71999&us_st=uninstall%20fusion) - Then reinstall Fusion 360 from the Autodesk App Store: [Install Fusion 360](https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/free-trial) - Then reinstall ShaperUtilities - Learn how to confirm the file installation location with this [Autodesk help doc](https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-install-an-ADD-IN-and-Script-in-Fusion-360.html)  - If necessary, you can manually move the Add-In \[ShaperUtilities.bundle\] to the correct location, which is: Library \> Containers \> com.autodesk.mas.fusion360 \> Data \> Library \> Application Support \> Autodesk \> Application Plugins - [Click here](https://support.shapertools.com/hubfs/ShaperUtilities.bundle.zip?hsLang=en) if you need to download the .bundle file - Be sure to unpack the .zip to retrieve the .bundle - You may need to perform this step even if the ShaperUtilities.bundle already exists in this folder - If your Add-In still does not load, please send us an [email](mailto:hello@shapertools.com) and we'll get you sorted out ### **Windows:** 1\. Download the Shaper Utilities from the Autodesk App Store: [Shaper Utilities (Win64)](https://apps.autodesk.com/FUSION/en/Detail/Index?id=3662665235866169729&os=Win64&appLang=en) 2\. Open your Downloads folder and find the file called **ShaperUtilities-win64.msi** and double-click to open. 3\. Follow the installation instructions. 4\. After you've installed the Add-in, open Autodesk Fusion 360. 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