How to Change the Axis Orientation in Fusion

To change the axis orientation in Fusion, you can adjust the Default Modeling Orientation setting within the application's preferences.

Changing the default axis orientation in Fusion (like Fusion 360) helps set the initial view and plane orientation when you start a new design. This is different from creating a custom coordinate system within a specific design. The method described here focuses on adjusting the application-wide default setting.

Here are the steps based on the provided information:

1. Locate Your Profile: Begin by clicking on your profile icon. This is typically found in the top-right corner of the Fusion interface.
2. Access Preferences: From the dropdown menu that appears after clicking your profile, select Preferences. This will open a new dialog window containing various settings for the software.
3. Navigate to General Settings: In the left-hand menu panel of the Preferences window, click on the General tab. This section contains fundamental settings for the Fusion environment.
4. Find Orientation Option: On the right-hand side of the General settings pane, look for an option labeled "Default Modeling Orientation".
5. Select Your Preference: Click on the dropdown menu next to "Default Modeling Orientation" and choose the desired orientation (e.g., Z up, Y up).
6. Apply and Confirm: Click OK at the bottom of the Preferences window to save your changes. The new default orientation will be applied to future designs or potentially require a restart to take full effect depending on the specific Fusion version.

This setting primarily affects the initial view and how the primary axes (X, Y, Z) are aligned with standard views like Top, Front, and Right in a new design.

Understanding this setting is useful for users who are accustomed to different modeling environments where the default "up" direction might be Y instead of Z.

Note: While this method changes the default orientation for new designs, you can always create custom User Coordinate Systems (UCS) within individual designs for specific modeling tasks.