BALTIMORE, MD, USA, Aug 27, 2026 — ASCENT – Center for Technical Knowledge has released an updated edition of Autodesk Fusion: Introduction to Parametric Modeling, providing instructors, engineering teams, and individual learners with a structured learning path and up-to-date reference resource for Autodesk Fusion’s 2703.1.20 software release. The guide reflects the latest Fusion workflows, including both Assembly Design and Hybrid Design methodologies. While assembling components and working with multi-body designs are established Fusion capabilities, these new design types offer users more flexibility in how they structure, manage, and develop their designs.
“Many Autodesk Fusion tutorials show users which commands to use, but they do not explain the principles behind effective parametric modeling,” says Paul Burden, director of product development, ASCENT. “This guide helps instructors, students and engineering teams understand not just what to do, but why it matters, giving them the foundation to create flexible, well-structured models, that are easy to edit and adapt as designs evolve. This unique philosophy reflects our commitment to providing current, practical learning content aligned with real-world engineering workflows.”
Unlike many CAD applications that follow a traditional release cycle, Autodesk Fusion is updated frequently, with new features and workflow changes delivered throughout the year. ASCENT’s updated and revised imagery, instructions, exercises and workflows help instructors and learners keep pace with the evolving software.
Comprehensive and hands-on, Autodesk Fusion: Introduction to Parametric Modeling uses practical exercises to help learners understand design intent, sketch constraints, feature relationships, the model timeline, assembly design, and design documentation using both manual and automated tools.
The learning guide teaches users how to:
- Navigate the Autodesk Fusion interface and create fully constrained sketches
- Build and modify solid models using parametric relationships
- Create multi-component assemblies using the Assembly Design and Hybrid Design methodologies
- Produce technical drawings from their models
- Explore advanced modeling techniques and workflows
Rather than focusing on isolated tasks, Autodesk Fusion: Introduction to Parametric Modeling helps learners build a solid foundation in Autodesk Fusion, giving them the knowledge and hands-on experience to use the software’s full capabilities with greater confidence.
Availability
Orders for Autodesk Fusion: Introduction to Parametric Modeling, are available in print and eBook formats, and can be placed through the ASCENT eStore or Amazon. Educational institutions, corporations, Autodesk Training Centers and individuals can purchase ASCENT learning guides through the company’s global distribution network. For volume sales, contact an ASCENT representative at 1-866-527-2368.
About ASCENT
ASCENT – Center for Technical Knowledge, a division of Rand Worldwide (OTCBB: RWWI), is a premier publisher and developer of CAD curriculum, offering professional training courseware and comprehensive technical documentation for a variety of engineering applications, including software from Autodesk, Dassault Systèmes, and PTC. For more information, visit the ASCENT website and follow ASCENT on LinkedIn.
About Rand Worldwide
Rand Worldwide is one of the world’s leading providers of professional services and technology to the engineering community, targeting organizations in the building, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. www.rand.com.
