# ArcDroid rewriting my Fusion 360 cut path

**URL:** <https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [March 25, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063 "2023-03-25T21:29:02Z")\
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**Author:** ![deadmarsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@deadmarsh](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/deadmarsh)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/1 "2023-03-25T21:29:02Z")

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Hello all,  
I’m having some issues with my cut paths being completely rewritten when loading into the ArcDroid. I have read of similar issues on hear but this seems to be a bit different. Just wondering if anyone has had the same issues and if there are fixes? I already installed both of the software updates a few weeks ago and it didn’t help.  
Fusion cutpath

 ![Capture](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/arcdroidcnc/original/1X/f33665e970faa454e803e8d36115e1a4d3518187.png)

Thanks for any info.

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**Author:** ![deadmarsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@deadmarsh](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/deadmarsh)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/2 "2023-03-25T21:29:49Z")

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ArcDroid cutpath

 ![arcdroid image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/arcdroidcnc/original/1X/219d412475a9d261f45f7b6d3639b9360895c396.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![BobD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bcef8e/32.png) [@BobD](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/BobD)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/3 "2023-03-25T21:41:42Z")

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Have you tried reordering the cuts in edit on the Droid? Should at least fix it. Can’t say why the problem occurred, I’m still muddling with Fusion360 myself….

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**Author:** ![deadmarsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@deadmarsh](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/deadmarsh)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/4 "2023-03-25T22:11:56Z")

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Hi Bob,  
Yes I tried that and it does change the path somewhat, but is still spaghetti. The path jumps from inside to outside. I wouldn’t mind the change if it at least remained simple and efficient. Thanks

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**Author:** ![Jim](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/jim/32/118_2.png) [@Jim](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jim)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/5 "2023-03-26T00:25:53Z")

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You are using the ArcDroid post processor for Fusion 360?

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**Author:** ![deadmarsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@deadmarsh](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/deadmarsh)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2023, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/6 "2023-03-26T01:24:28Z")

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I am. I only seem to have issues with complex drawings. If I make some simple plate or bracket with holes or slots, everything works fine. Works fine if designed from either the ArcDroid or Fusion.  
thanks,

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**Author:** ![Jim](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/jim/32/118_2.png) [@Jim](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/Jim)\
**Post date:** [March 26, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/7 "2023-03-26T21:53:42Z")

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Post the file into the “files” folder here and I’ll do a dry run on mine and see what happens if you like.  
-Jim

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**Author:** ![deadmarsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@deadmarsh](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/deadmarsh)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/8 "2023-03-27T14:06:01Z")

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I dug through Fusion and I did find a few open lines under my closed drawing line that didn’t get deleted. I haven’t had a chance to try it out again. I’ll try this afternoon and post the file if it still has issues. Thanks for the help.

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**Author:** ![deadmarsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@deadmarsh](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/deadmarsh)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/9 "2023-03-27T22:48:27Z")

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Hi Jim,  
I uploaded to the “file share” page marked as fusion troubleshooting. My changes made things different but not necessarily better. Thanks for the help.

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**Author:** ![mtw1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/mtw1/32/216_2.png) [@mtw1](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/mtw1)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/10 "2023-03-29T17:32:33Z")

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@deadmarsh Are you sending DXF or G code from fusion to AD? I have good results with Gcode

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**Author:** ![deadmarsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@deadmarsh](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/deadmarsh)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/11 "2023-03-30T01:01:15Z")

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I’ve been using dxf files. I haven’t tried to figure out the Gcode side of things yet. I’m pretty new to CAD in general.

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**Author:** ![mtw1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.arcdroidcnc.com/mtw1/32/216_2.png) [@mtw1](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/mtw1)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/12 "2023-03-30T13:14:36Z")

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@deadmarsh when you are in the screen for doing tool path, and simulation, once happy with your setup, there is a square near the top, it has G1 G2, click that and it will ask where to put it, choose your USB drive…simple as that

I hope that helps!

Mike

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**Author:** ![deadmarsh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/43a26b/32.png) [@deadmarsh](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/u/deadmarsh)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.arcdroidcnc.com/t/arcdroid-rewriting-my-fusion-360-cut-path/2063/13 "2023-03-30T19:18:55Z")

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Sweet thanks! I did wonder what that was at one point but then squirrel. I will definitely give that a try. Thanks
