KeyShot Plugins

KeyShot for Fusion 360 Plugin

Version 1.7 (Released October 25th 2024)

These installation notes are specific to the latest version of the KeyShot for Fusion 360 plugin unless otherwise mentioned. For questions about other versions, please contact https://www.keyshot.com/support/.

Specifications

The KeyShot for Fusion 360 plugin requirements are as follows:

• KeyShot (Try | Buy)

• Fusion 360
• Windows 10 and later

• MacOS 12 or later

Plugins for previous versions of KeyShot are available here.

Supported Features

The KeyShot for Fusion 360 plugin supports all of these features:

• Maintain color assignments on the part level
• Maintain assembly structure
• Model Update / Retain Settings

Installation

PC

After downloading, double-click the installer (.exe) file. Follow the prompts and click Finish.

Mac

After download, right-click .pkg installer file and select Open. Click Open once more, then follow the prompts and click Close.

KeyShot Command

Once installed, one KeyShot command will appear inside Fusion 360.

Render In KeyShot
Click Render in KeyShot to launch KeyShot. The 3D data will be transferred from Fusion 360 to KeyShot. 

How To Use The Plugin

1. Open your scene or model in Fusion 360 and launch KeyShot.
2. Click the Render In KeyShot button on the Application Bar. The 3D data will be transferred from Fusion 360 to KeyShot.
3. To update any changes made in Fusion 360, click the button again, and it will update the scene.

You can also export a BIP file:

1. In Fusion switch your Toolbar to Render
2. Open the drop-down under the Render icon
3. Click Export to KeyShot .bip

Additional Information

You can update your scene in KeyShot after making changes to the model. These changes include:

• Geometry changes
• Geometry and model transformations
• Assembly, Sub-assembly, Part and Surface name changes

Uninstall

PC

1. Go to Add or remove programs
2. Search for your KeyShot Fusion plugin
3. Click uninstall

Mac

1. Open Fusion 360
2. Go to Toolbar >Utilities > Add-ins > Scripts and Add-ins.
3. Right-click the KeyShot Addin and select Open File Location.
4. Delete the Addin.