Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tired of re-entering the same CAM values every time you create a new toolpath in Autodesk Fusion? In this video, we focus on standardising your CAM workflow using User Defaults and Expressions in the Manufacture workspace.
Our instructor Ollie explains how to make new toolpaths start with the settings that you want by default, scale intelligently with your tools, and stay consistent across jobs. This is ideal for Fusion users who want to reduce repetitive setup work and improve reliability without over-complicating their process.
In this video, you’ll learn how to:
• Use User Defaults to control how new toolpaths start
• Replace fixed numbers with Expressions that adapt automatically
• Save defaults for an entire toolpath strategy
• Understand the difference between Templates and Expressions, and when to use each
• Build a scalable, professional CAM setup in Fusion
Already know the basics? Learn about the more advanced expressions available:
youtube.com/watch?v=7ZwD-0tz55o
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►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
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction – Standardising CAM behaviour
00:25 What are User Defaults in Fusion?
01:35 Saving a User Default for a Toolpath
02:48 Resetting User vs System Defaults
03:05 Using Expressions Instead of Fixed Values
04:30 Example: Driving Toolpath Values from Tool Diameter
05:37 Tip: Quickly view CAM Parameter Names (Shift + Hover)
06:45 Saving Defaults for an Entire Toolpath
07:52 Templates vs Expressions Explained
09:18 Thanks for watching!
Tired of re-entering the same CAM values every time you create a new toolpath in Autodesk Fusion? In this video, we focus on standardising your CAM workflow using User Defaults and Expressions in the Manufacture workspace.
Our instructor Ollie explains how to make new toolpaths start with the settings that you want by default, scale intelligently with your tools, and stay consistent across jobs. This is ideal for Fusion users who want to reduce repetitive setup work and improve reliability without over-complicating their process.
In this video, you’ll learn how to:
• Use User Defaults to control how new toolpaths start
• Replace fixed numbers with Expressions that adapt automatically
• Save defaults for an entire toolpath strategy
• Understand the difference between Templates and Expressions, and when to use each
• Build a scalable, professional CAM setup in Fusion
Already know the basics? Learn about the more advanced expressions available:
youtube.com/watch?v=7ZwD-0tz55o
►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 Introduction – Standardising CAM behaviour
00:25 What are User Defaults in Fusion?
01:35 Saving a User Default for a Toolpath
02:48 Resetting User vs System Defaults
03:05 Using Expressions Instead of Fixed Values
04:30 Example: Driving Toolpath Values from Tool Diameter
05:37 Tip: Quickly view CAM Parameter Names (Shift + Hover)
06:45 Saving Defaults for an Entire Toolpath
07:52 Templates vs Expressions Explained
09:18 Thanks for watching!
