How to Link Toolpath and Fusion Tool Libraries

 

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• An active Autodesk (Fusion) account

• Access to Toolpath

• The latest versions of both applications

Step 1: Enable Cloud Libraries in Fusion

1. Open Fusion.

2. Go to Preferences.

3. Under General, select Manufacture.

4. Check Enable Cloud Libraries.

5. Close Preferences.

This step is required before Toolpath can sync any libraries with Fusion.

Step 2: Connect Your Autodesk Account in Toolpath

1. Open Toolpath.

2. Go to Preferences.

3. Scroll to Integrations.

4. Click Connect Autodesk Cloud Account.

5. Sign in with your Autodesk credentials and click Allow.

6. Select the hub you want to use (for example, your personal hub or Toolpath’s hub).

7. Click Continue.

Your Autodesk account is now connected to Toolpath.

Step 3: Sync an Existing Toolpath Library with Fusion

If you already have a cut configuration set up:

1. In Toolpath, open Cut Config.

2. Select an existing cut config (for example, Aluminum Tool Demo).

3. Go to Tool Libraries.

4. Click the three dots next to a library.

5. Select Enable Fusion Sync.

6. When prompted, click Link Library.

Toolpath will create a Toolpath Managed Libraries folder in Fusion. The linked library will now appear there.

Step 4: Verify the Library in Fusion

1. Open Fusion.

2. Go to the Manufacture workspace.

3. Open Tool Library.

4. Make sure Cloud Libraries are enabled.

5. Open the Cloud dropdown.

6. Scroll to Toolpath Managed Libraries.

You should see the synced library listed there.

To test synchronization:

1. In Fusion, edit a tool:

   • Change the tool name (for example, add “Demo”).

   • Modify a parameter such as cutter diameter.

2. Click OK to save.

3. Return to Toolpath and refresh the page.

You’ll see the updated tool name and dimensions reflected automatically.
Changes made in Toolpath will also sync back to Fusion the same way.

For new users or new projects:

1. In Toolpath, create a new cut config.

2. Name it (for example, Demo Cut Config) and select a material.

3. Open Tool Libraries — there will be no libraries yet.

Export a Library from Fusion

1. In Fusion, open Tool Library.

2. Right-click an existing library (for example, Brother core tools).

3. Select Export Library and save it locally.

Import into Toolpath

1. Drag the exported library file into Toolpath.

2. Enable Fusion Sync.

3. Click Link Library.

After refreshing Fusion, the imported library will appear under Toolpath Managed Libraries.

Creating a Library Using Copy & Paste

Another flexible method is building libraries directly in Fusion:

1. In Toolpath, create a new empty library.

2. Rename it (for example, Tormach Library).

3. Enable Fusion Sync and link the library.

4. In Fusion, refresh the Tool Library view.

5. Open Toolpath Managed Libraries and select the new empty library.

6. Copy tools from an existing Fusion library.

7. Paste them directly into the synced Toolpath library.

The tools are now fully synchronized.

Best Practice: Always Edit Toolpath Managed Libraries

Any changes to:

• Tool names

• Feeds and speeds

• Tool geometry

Must be made inside the Toolpath Managed Libraries folder in Fusion. This ensures both platforms stay fully synchronized.

By enabling cloud libraries and syncing Toolpath with Fusion, you eliminate conflicting tool data and manual updates. With two-way synchronization in place, you can confidently edit tools in either platform knowing everything stays up to date.

No more duplicate libraries. No more guessing which version is correct. Just one synchronized tool library powering both Toolpath and Fusion.