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      Installing the Shaper Utilities Add-In for Fusion 360

      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 instructions for your operating system below.

      MacOS:

      1. Download Shaper Utilities from the Autodesk App Store: Shaper Utilites (Mac)

      2. Open your Downloads folder, locate the file called ShaperUtilities-macos.pkg and double-click to open.

      • Note: You may need to right click the installer and Open With > Installer to open it as an Admin

      3. Follow the prompts in the Installer. You may need to enter your password to complete installation.

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      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

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      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

      If you receive an error message referring to permissions issues, follow Apple's instructions here: Changing permissions in your Home Folder

      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

        • Then reinstall Fusion 360 from the Autodesk App Store: Install Fusion 360

        • Then reinstall ShaperUtilities

      • Learn how to confirm the file installation location with this Autodesk help doc 

      • 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

        • 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 and we'll get you sorted out

      Windows:

      1. Download the Shaper Utilities from the Autodesk App Store: Shaper Utilities (Win64)

      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. The Shaper Utilities Add-in will appear on the Design Workspace under the Utilities tab.

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      If the Add-In does not appear, restart Fusion 360.