diff --git a/blog/proper-way-to-install-fusion360-on-linux.md b/blog/proper-way-to-install-fusion360-on-linux.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..66d99d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/blog/proper-way-to-install-fusion360-on-linux.md @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +--- +title: Proper way to intall Fusion 360 on linux using Bottles +description: This short guide will show you how to install Fusion 360 on linux using Bottles. +date: May 26 2024 +--- + +## Requirements + +- [Flatpak](https://flatpak.org/) (optional, but easier) +- [Bottles](https://usebottles.com/) + +## Bottles installation + +The easiest way to install Bottles is using flatpak. You can install it using the following command: + +```bash +flatpak install flathub com.usebottles.bottles +``` + +## Fusion 360 installation + +Once you have Bottles installed, install `caffe-9.7` runner and create a new bottle with it. Then, in the bottle, +you can install [Fusion 360](https://usebottles.com/app/#fusion) using their "Install Programs" feature. + +## Running Fusion 360 + +After the installation, you can run Fusion 360 from the Bottles app. + +### Workarounds + +- If you're stucked in the login screen, you can try the following workaround: + 1. Click **Sign in** in the fusion 360 app and follow the steps until you get the **Go to product** button. + 2. Find `AskIdentityManager` in the `Program Files\Autodesk\webdeploy\production\some digits\Autodesk Identity Manager\AskIdentityManager.exe` + 3. Run the executable inside the bottle with the link (surrounded by quotes) from *Go to product* button as launch options and also select **run in terminal**. + 4. You should be logged in now. + - *(source: [#393#issuecomment-1986967643](https://github.com/cryinkfly/Autodesk-Fusion-360-for-Linux/issues/393#issuecomment-1986967643))* + +- If you're having issues with the rendering, follow [#401#issuecomment-1993855862](https://github.com/cryinkfly/Autodesk-Fusion-360-for-Linux/issues/401#issuecomment-1993855862) and [#401#issuecomment-2003639665](https://github.com/cryinkfly/Autodesk-Fusion-360-for-Linux/issues/401#issuecomment-2003639665)