See The Basics for an introduction to MapBoards and an overview of the available features. Reading this user guide before getting started, will help you get the most out of MapBoards.

When a project moves from the design phase to the build phase, a material estimate and layout is needed to guide the manufacturing process. MapBoards can help with both.

Begin with your 3D model open in the Fusion 360 Design Workspace:

• Invoke MapBoard

• From the Lumber tab, update the Width and Length for each board type to match lumber dimensions available or that you plan to acquire

• Select the radial button on the left side of each board type to include them in the map generation

• Use the options tab to select your desired Map Output Type, Arrangement Type, Component Spacing, Board Edge, Cut List and others

• Select OK to run MapBoards to create map using copies of the components in the model

Once complete, the created map will be displayed alongside the design on the XY plane (Z up) (optionally Y up on XZ plane). The map visibility can be controlled with the visibility icon (LightBulb) on the newly created map component. Selecting the Cut List option will create a file which can be used for label making or a checklist.

MB can also export maps as simplified layered DXF files for use with other CAD and CAM software. The DXF file will include component profiles and optionally cutouts and board perimeters as separate layers.

For a description of the available add-in features, visit the link below.

MapBoards Description

Install:
1. Download the installer from the Autodesk App Store.
2. Right-click on the "Downloads" folder and select "Open in Finder".
3. Right-click on the "MapBoards_macos.pkg" -> "Open With" -> "Installer".

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.
- Navigate to the ./ApplicationsPlugins folder and select the app bundle you want to uninstall
- Either drag the app bundle to the Trash or right-click and select “Move to Trash”
- Right-click on the Trash-Can and select “Empty Trash”
- If you prefer keystrokes, you can also just select the app bundle and then hit Command+Delete to move the app to Trash, then empty the Trash and the app will be removed.

Here is a link to the sample design shown in the video demo of MapBoards. You can Open or Download it to view in Fusion and then run MapBoards on it once installed.

https://gallery.autodesk.com/fusion360/projects/120224/mapboards-demo-design

Running MapBoards requires Capture Design History to be set.