Workholding Intelligence
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
How to use the 5th Axis workholding add-in?
1. Install the Add-In
Download and install the add-in from the Autodesk® App Store. Restart Autodesk® Fusion® if prompted.
2. Launch the Configurator
Open Fusion and go to UTILITIES > 5th Axis Workholding to launch the tool.
3. Select Your Machine
Choose your CNC machine or table size from the menu. The configurator will automatically filter compatible 5th Axis workholding products.
4. Explore Workholding Options
Browse vises, RockLock plates, dovetail fixtures, and other compatible products.
Use the embedded 3D viewer to rotate, zoom, and inspect each item in real time.
5. Add to Your Setup
Insert selected components directly into your Fusion design environment to validate fit, reach, and collision clearance.
6. Checkout Without Leaving Fusion
When ready, proceed directly to purchase through the integrated checkout—no browser switching required.
7. Save & Reuse Configurations
Save your chosen workholding setups for future projects or quickly modify an existing configuration.
Commands
Installation/Uninstallation
Install:
The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from the Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.
Uninstall:
You can unload the add-in without uninstalling it by clicking the "Stop" button when the add-in is selected in the list box on the "Add-Ins" tab of the "Scripts and Add-Ins" dialog.
Unchecking "Run on Startup" causes the add-in not to be loaded in future sessions of Fusion.
To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button.
OR, you can uninstall it from 'Control Panel/Programs and Features' (Windows 10/11), just as you would uninstall any other application from your system.
Additional Information
Known Issues
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Please contact workholding@5thaxis.com for additional product support.
Version History
| Version Number | Version Description |
|---|---|
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1.0.0 |
Version 1.0.0 introduces seamless access to the 5th Axis 3D Workholding Configurator directly inside Fusion. This initial release focuses on delivering a fast, integrated way for users to explore, configure, and purchase machine-specific workholding without leaving their design environment. With this add-in, users can quickly select their CNC machine, browse compatible fixtures, and view each product in an interactive 3D model. The tool streamlines workflow by allowing you to insert selected workholding components into your Fusion project for fit and setup validation. This version also includes full in-app checkout, making it easier than ever to move from configuration to purchase in a single, uninterrupted workflow. |