September 17, 2025
Become a Toolpath Expert!
A step-by-step guide to understanding Toolpath and customizing results for your unique needs and capabilities
Get Started Quickly
- Watch theLearn Toolpath in 20 Minutesvideo series.
- Be sure toinstall the Toolpath Add-in for Autodesk Fusion.
- Upload the sample parts and follow along with the videos in theSample Parts Blog Post.
- Explorethe Customer Spotlight video seriesto see how other shops are using Toolpath.
Understand How Toolpath Works
After reviewing thesample files and videos,you're ready to start uploading your own parts! As you explore the results, the resources below will help you understand and contextualize the results:
- Learnhow the Sample Cut Configs and Tool Libraries work
- Read or watchUnderstanding Red Features with No Tool MatchandUnderstanding Tool Selectionfor how Toolpath "thinks" about programming decisions
Fit Toolpath into YOUR workflow
How do you receive parts to quote and program?
- If you receive emails with 3D CAD files attached, forward them to uploads@toolpath.com to automatically upload, or upload CAD files to Toolpath directly. For details on these upload methods, check outHow to Upload Parts
- If you start in Fusion, send parts (and CAM setups if desired!) from Fusion to Toolpath - and back into the same Fusion document! Please seeHow to Import Toolpath CAM into an Existing Fusion Document
Customize Toolpath Results
Building a simplified first Cut Config will give you a solid foundation to start running parts, contextualizing results, and refining your Toolpath settings.
- Start simple by building a Cut Config following the suggestions inCut Config Basics: Set Up your First Cut Config
- Dial in your speeds and feeds withon the fly editing
- Refine tool selection with tool and library prioritization.
- Start withUnderstanding Tool Selection
- See the examples inHow to Prefer DrillingandUse My Favorite Roughing Tool
- Use ourFusion CAM Default Tips & Tricksand let your inner control CAM programming freak take the wheel