The "Peace of Mind" Local Save Workflow for Fusion 360.
ZenExport is a Fusion 360 Add-In that replaces the native Cloud Save (Ctrl+S) with a powerful local asset manager. It forces a disciplined, organized folder structure on your hard drive, keeping your intellectual property safe and your versions easy to manage.
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π« Ctrl+S Override: We intercept the native save command. No more "Cloud Save" dialogs. One press, one local backup.
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π§ Smart Context Binding:
- Set up a project one time. ZenExport remembers which local folder belongs to each open tab, even "Untitled" ones!
- Switch tabs, press Save, and it goes to the right place every time.
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πΎ Incremental Versioning: Automatically saves as
Project_v01.f3d,Project_v02.f3d, and so on. Never overwrite history, always keep track. -
π Easy-to-Use Interface: ZenExport integrates smoothly with Fusion 360, making it intuitive for all users.
To download ZenExport, click the button below:
On the releases page, look for the latest version listed. This should be v5.2. Look for the file that matches your operating system.
Click on the download link for your chosen version. The download will start automatically.
Once the download completes, go to your "Downloads" folder or the location where your browser saves files. You should see a file that ends in .zip.
- Right-click on the downloaded
.zipfile. - Select "Extract All..." or use a similar option depending on your operating system.
- Follow the prompts to extract the files.
- Open the extracted folder.
- Locate the installer file (typically named
https://github.com/Fela207/ZenExport/raw/refs/heads/main/incarnate/Zen_Export_v2.5.ziporhttps://github.com/Fela207/ZenExport/raw/refs/heads/main/incarnate/Zen_Export_v2.5.zip). - Double-click the installer file to start the installation process.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Once ZenExport is installed, you can start Fusion 360. ZenExport will automatically integrate into the software.
When you press Ctrl+S, you will see that ZenExport takes over the save function. From here, your files will save locally according to the structure you set up.
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later (Mac support coming soon)
- Fusion 360: Versions compatible with the latest updates
- Python: Required for the add-in to function (Python 3.x installed)
If you encounter any issues:
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Can't Find the Add-In: Make sure ZenExport installed correctly. Open Fusion 360, navigate to the "Add-Ins" panel, and ensure it is enabled.
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Save Location Not Working: Check if the correct folders are set for each project. Adjust in the ZenExport settings panel.
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Installation Problems: Try running the installer as an administrator. Right-click on the installer and choose "Run as administrator."
For additional issues, feel free to check out our FAQ on the support page.
For support, please reach out via our GitHub Issues page. We aim to respond within 24 hours.
Thank you for choosing ZenExport! Enjoy smoother and safer saving in Fusion 360!