Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how Pattern and Mirror compute options work in Autodesk Fusion and when to use each of the Optimized, Identical, and Adjust Compute types when mirroring or patterning features.
If you’ve ever seen a pattern or mirror preview that looks correct but then fails, creates the wrong result, or shows a “Compute Failed” warning, this video explains how to choose the right compute type to help prevent errors and allow you to efficiently duplicate features.
Autodesk Certified Instructor Liz walks through practical examples using fa variety of features and explains what each compute type does, and how you should use each. You’ll learn why Optimized is the fastest option, when Identical can give more reliable results, and when Adjust is needed to recalculate features against changing geometry.
This video is ideal for Fusion users who already know the basics of Pattern and Mirror, but want to understand how to avoid common pattern failures, mirror errors, and unexpected results when working with features.
📖 Prefer reading to learn? Check our our documentation on patterning here:
help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-9622573F-06FA-462F-AFA7-97CD0C7AA0C9
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro — Why compute options matter
00:32 Simple feature pattern example
01:09 Optimized compute type
02:02 Identical compute type
03:08 Adjust compute type
04:06 Offset from Surface mirror example
04:54 Comparing Optimized, Identical, and Adjust
05:06 When Adjust gives a different result
05:43 Thank you for watching!
Learn how Pattern and Mirror compute options work in Autodesk Fusion and when to use each of the Optimized, Identical, and Adjust Compute types when mirroring or patterning features.
If you’ve ever seen a pattern or mirror preview that looks correct but then fails, creates the wrong result, or shows a “Compute Failed” warning, this video explains how to choose the right compute type to help prevent errors and allow you to efficiently duplicate features.
Autodesk Certified Instructor Liz walks through practical examples using fa variety of features and explains what each compute type does, and how you should use each. You’ll learn why Optimized is the fastest option, when Identical can give more reliable results, and when Adjust is needed to recalculate features against changing geometry.
This video is ideal for Fusion users who already know the basics of Pattern and Mirror, but want to understand how to avoid common pattern failures, mirror errors, and unexpected results when working with features.
📖 Prefer reading to learn? Check our our documentation on patterning here:
help.autodesk.com/view/fusion360/ENU/?guid=GUID-9622573F-06FA-462F-AFA7-97CD0C7AA0C9
►FREE TRIAL | https://autode.sk/3Wtfi20
►SUBSCRIBE | https://autode.sk/30njGGX
►GET STARTED | https://autode.sk/30k2DWh
►TRY AN EXTENSION | https://autode.sk/3EOUidW
CONNECT with Fusion on social media:
INSTAGRAM | https://autode.sk/2Enzh8P
TWITTER | https://autode.sk/45cIYTK
LINKEDIN | https://autode.sk/3UyieZS
FACEBOOK | https://autode.sk/3WaaZLb
📚 Learn more about EduCAD, our Autodesk Learning Partner, here: edu-cad.com
Autodesk
#MakeAnything
Chapters:
00:00 Intro — Why compute options matter
00:32 Simple feature pattern example
01:09 Optimized compute type
02:02 Identical compute type
03:08 Adjust compute type
04:06 Offset from Surface mirror example
04:54 Comparing Optimized, Identical, and Adjust
05:06 When Adjust gives a different result
05:43 Thank you for watching!
