Simulation Comparison Chart

Fusion 360
Fusion 360 PLUS
Subscription Simulation Extension
Note: Fusion 360 includes the option for some simulation study types to be solved on the local computer, in addition to solving through the Fusion 360 cloud solvers. These Subscription
local solves require a one-time installation of Autodesk Nastran solvers, which is included with a Fusion 360 subscription, and do not require Autodesk tokens.. (monthly/annual terms)

Static Stress
Local or Cloud

Inspect a range of load conditions and the resultant stress, strain, and deformation results analyzed to determine the likelihood of failure of the design.
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Looking for more advanced finite element analysis (FEA) simulation capabillities? See Autodesk® Inventor® Nastran®.

Modal Frequencies
Local or Cloud ü
Inspect the effects of natural free-vibration on your part or assembly to help you fine tune your design. (3 TOKENS PER ü
CLOUD SOLVE)*
Looking for more advanced finite element analysis (FEA) simulation capabillities? See Autodesk® Inventor® Nastran®.

Thermal Steady State

Local or Cloud ü
Trace heat transfer across your part or assembly to understand if your part may fail based on the maximum critical temperature of a component. (3 TOKENS PER ü
CLOUD SOLVE)*
Looking for more advanced thermal simulation capabillities? See Autodesk® CFD.

Thermal Stress
Local or Cloud ü
Simulate temperature-induced stresses caused by temperature gradients in the model and varying thermal expansion characteristics of the materials. (3 TOKENS PER ü
CLOUD SOLVE)*
Looking for more advanced thermal simulation capabillities? See Autodesk® CFD.
3D Simulation Study Types

Shape Optimization
Cloud -
Achieve light weight design goals by identifying material can be removed from your design, while still achieving allowable stress and displacement objectives.
(3 TOKENS PER ü
CLOUD SOLVE)*
Interested in optimizing designs even more? See Autodesk Fusion 360® Generative Design Extension.

Nonlinear Static Stress

Cloud -
Explore large deformation, motion, contact and load changes, and nonlinear material behavior during an event or an incremental change in loads.
(6 TOKENS PER ü
CLOUD SOLVE)*
Looking for more advanced finite element analysis (FEA) simulation capabillities? See Autodesk® Inventor® Nastran®.

Event Simulation
Cloud -
Predict how time-dependent forces influence design performance.
(6 TOKENS PER ü
CLOUD SOLVE)*
Looking for more advanced finite element analysis (FEA) simulation capabillities? See Autodesk® Inventor® Nastran®.

Structural Buckling
Cloud -
Determine the critical buckling multiplier and modal buckling shape from a compression load applied to your structural component to develop a support or (6 TOKENS PER ü
stiffening structure to prevent structure failure due to buckling. CLOUD SOLVE)*

Looking for more advanced finite element analysis (FEA) simulation capabillities? See Autodesk® Inventor® Nastran®.

Injection Molding Simulation

Cloud -
Identify how your part design influences part manufacturability and part quality for plastic injection molded parts through guided results to get an (6 TOKENS PER ü
aesthetically acceptable part that will perform as intended. CLOUD SOLVE)*

Looking for more advanced injection molding simulation capabilities? See Autodesk® Moldflow®.

* Cloud simulation token amounts shown are current as of March 2022. For the most up-to-date information on solving options and costs,
please visit Autodesk Fusion Help Documents - Cloud credits for Fusion 360 simulation studies.

For more information on Fusion 360 visit www.autodesk.com/fusion360

To learn more about the Simulation Extension visit www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/simulation-extension
For current pricing options visit www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/pricing#extensions