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Re: Onshape Live 21 - Our First Ever User Conference!
Here are Google Calendar add links I made for the events:
2:00 PM - Keynote Presentations
3:00 PM - Breakout A Sessions
3:45 PM - Breakout B Sessions
4:30 PM - Onshape Sneak Peek
5:15 PM - Networking
I also attached a zip of a .ics file I made with the event info for anyone using outlook etc. (can't attach a .ics directly since it's not an allowed file type for the forum)
Both of these should have time zones set up correctly and shouldn't contain any links/references to my accounts. Note that these aren't official, I just copied the info from the site to make them.
2:00 PM - Keynote Presentations
3:00 PM - Breakout A Sessions
3:45 PM - Breakout B Sessions
4:30 PM - Onshape Sneak Peek
5:15 PM - Networking
I also attached a zip of a .ics file I made with the event info for anyone using outlook etc. (can't attach a .ics directly since it's not an allowed file type for the forum)
Both of these should have time zones set up correctly and shouldn't contain any links/references to my accounts. Note that these aren't official, I just copied the info from the site to make them.
Re: Hole Feature Enhancements (drill tip angles, pipe and port threads)
Adding the ability to have other threads types would be MOST useful. NPT, NPS, BSP. BSPP, etc.....
NEW: Tag Hole feature
One of the nice benefits of the Onshape hole feature is that the holes it creates are automatically be marked with their size and position on a hole table in a Part Studio, or a drawing.
However, often times, you may be working with imported or partially imported geometry, where its holes were not created through the Onshape hole feature.
With the Tag Hole feature, you can select your standard (ANSI, ISO, custom, etc.), click the holes to tag. The feature will attempt to automatically guess the hole size and standard. This guess can be overridden in the dialog by editing the "Size" and "Fit" parameters, (but the feature will warn if the actual hole size is too far out of spec), and additional parameters (like thread size, tap depth) can be specified when the hole type requires them.
The tagged holes will act like all other Onshape holes, and will show up in the same hole table in the drawing. You can give them callouts and they will appear in the same hole table that all other holes appear:
You can find this new feature by clicking the link below. You can add it to your toolbar by clicking the "+ Custom features" button in that version.
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/fffe38f79c9de9b18b1d04a7/w/bf2390d39d47b1fbf549ce52/e/3722524a2105679a20c5a928
This custom feature is still in a preliminary testing phase, so please let us know if you have any feedback!
However, often times, you may be working with imported or partially imported geometry, where its holes were not created through the Onshape hole feature.
With the Tag Hole feature, you can select your standard (ANSI, ISO, custom, etc.), click the holes to tag. The feature will attempt to automatically guess the hole size and standard. This guess can be overridden in the dialog by editing the "Size" and "Fit" parameters, (but the feature will warn if the actual hole size is too far out of spec), and additional parameters (like thread size, tap depth) can be specified when the hole type requires them.
The tagged holes will act like all other Onshape holes, and will show up in the same hole table in the drawing. You can give them callouts and they will appear in the same hole table that all other holes appear:
You can find this new feature by clicking the link below. You can add it to your toolbar by clicking the "+ Custom features" button in that version.
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/fffe38f79c9de9b18b1d04a7/w/bf2390d39d47b1fbf549ce52/e/3722524a2105679a20c5a928
This custom feature is still in a preliminary testing phase, so please let us know if you have any feedback!
Drawings really slow
Hi, just some honest feedback. Drawings load very slowly in general despite having great internet speed and a godlike PC. This is our general impression across multiple platforms, within different countries, different browsers and computers, etc. and this has been the case for the entirety of our time with Onshape. So no, this time Onshape's performance issue is not the user's fault- it's not a matter of some super technical and obscure browser setting that only an IT PhD would know, like the other issues generally are.
Sometimes very simple drawings even take several minutes to load. Nevermind trying to work on drawings when a collaborator is in your document at all- things will nearly grind to a halt. Super frustrating.
Sometimes very simple drawings even take several minutes to load. Nevermind trying to work on drawings when a collaborator is in your document at all- things will nearly grind to a halt. Super frustrating.
What are those big issues with developing drawings..?
Let's begin with the fact that Onshape feels very good 'on hand' when working in 3D. And to be honest this is true with other 3d packages I have used too.
Everything is smooth and fast, tool set covers most of needs and there is many 'smart' tools to raise productivity.
But when you open drawings, it's like going 20 years back in time. Struggling with waking up lines, having hard time working with imported documents or just performance issues when you just tried to zoom in.. Why is it so difficult to streamline drawigns in same state as 3D mode?
I suppose drawings should be THE module for all 2D work like layout plan, floor plan, cutting / nesting plan, etc. BUT if I need to draw something in 2D (from scratch) - I will always choose sketch mode rather than drawings.
I suppose Onshape drawings has different development group than part studios and assembly since it has difference in naming things, dimension tool is ****, performance is **** and there is a lot of buttons for very narrow functionality - which is opposite to other parts of Onshape. In short, drawings module is not consistent with the rest of product.
Don't get me wrong, topic is not for complaining - more like wondering what are the components in 2D drawings that make it so hard for 3D software developers to handle?
Onshape has pretty much similar views in sketch mode. If drawings would be like Ons sketch mode on top of custom template - I wouldn't be writing this.
Of course there is view projections with a lot of other standard rules and connections to actual 3D model, but it shouldn't be so hard to 'own' with the same core funtionality. Or maybe I'm just too simple person to see why 2D is more complicated than 3D (or 4D).
Why didn't Onshape produce drawings in same manner as other parts of this brilliant software?
ps. I was actually a bit worried when drawings first iteration came out because I knew it will need a lot of improvements and I would have hated to see updates focusing on 2D. Alibre had this same issue, everything else worked fine but drawings were slow and crashing. After couple big updates focusing on 2D they got it fixed but it ment couple of years without major enhancement to 3D. I'm very glad to see that Onshape continued keeping focus in 3D.
Everything is smooth and fast, tool set covers most of needs and there is many 'smart' tools to raise productivity.
But when you open drawings, it's like going 20 years back in time. Struggling with waking up lines, having hard time working with imported documents or just performance issues when you just tried to zoom in.. Why is it so difficult to streamline drawigns in same state as 3D mode?
I suppose drawings should be THE module for all 2D work like layout plan, floor plan, cutting / nesting plan, etc. BUT if I need to draw something in 2D (from scratch) - I will always choose sketch mode rather than drawings.
I suppose Onshape drawings has different development group than part studios and assembly since it has difference in naming things, dimension tool is ****, performance is **** and there is a lot of buttons for very narrow functionality - which is opposite to other parts of Onshape. In short, drawings module is not consistent with the rest of product.
Don't get me wrong, topic is not for complaining - more like wondering what are the components in 2D drawings that make it so hard for 3D software developers to handle?
Onshape has pretty much similar views in sketch mode. If drawings would be like Ons sketch mode on top of custom template - I wouldn't be writing this.
Of course there is view projections with a lot of other standard rules and connections to actual 3D model, but it shouldn't be so hard to 'own' with the same core funtionality. Or maybe I'm just too simple person to see why 2D is more complicated than 3D (or 4D).
Why didn't Onshape produce drawings in same manner as other parts of this brilliant software?
ps. I was actually a bit worried when drawings first iteration came out because I knew it will need a lot of improvements and I would have hated to see updates focusing on 2D. Alibre had this same issue, everything else worked fine but drawings were slow and crashing. After couple big updates focusing on 2D they got it fixed but it ment couple of years without major enhancement to 3D. I'm very glad to see that Onshape continued keeping focus in 3D.
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Re: Improvements to Onshape - February 12th, 2021
Can we please bring the Tab manager icon to the top please. It makes no sense keeping down the bottom with this new setup.
Re: Improvements to Onshape - February 12th, 2021
Scratch that last comment. The drawing export rules don't really help me at all. The export rule references the "drawing" part number, not the part number of the actual part/assembly that is in the drawing... I don't set the point in this for drawings. Usually, the drawing name and number are dictated by the part/assembly in the drawing. This is my experience/opinion only and probably doesn't apply to some of you. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone though.ryan_thivierge said:The export rules are a good start to something that could be really great! The issue, mainly for drawings is that most like to have the TAB name the same as the file that I am creating when exporting. This way the exported drawing name matches the tab for when I am asked to call that drawing back up by a customer. I will still have to go and manually rename all the tabs to match, so at that point, the export rules don't really apply to drawings. Works well for parts and assemblies though! Just need batch export of multiple drawings to PDF's couple with these new export rules and we will be closer to what "I think" everyone wants/needs. Keep chipping away at these improvements!
ANNOUNCING THE ONSHAPE DESIGN CONTEST!
REGISTRATION OPEN! DESIGN DATES: FEB 26 - MARCH 6TH
The past year has been all about working from home, and the first-ever Onshape Design Competition (ODC) is all about making it easier! Join your fellow Onshapers to design a new WFH product, while showing off your CAD skills and competing for cool prizes.
Overview of the ODC Rules & Guidelines
Team participation is encouraged, though not required. Each team member should register individually for both Onshape Live 21 and the competition. Individuals can submit designs, but people who work in teams will have a better chance of meeting all requirements. We suggest you find a friend! The Onshape Design Competition starts February 26, 2021 and ends March 6, 2021. Winners announced March 11, 2021 during Onshape Live 21. Competition is open to all Onshape users (PTC employees excluded), but you must be registered for Onshape Live 21 in order to participate!
The past year has been all about working from home, and the first-ever Onshape Design Competition (ODC) is all about making it easier! Join your fellow Onshapers to design a new WFH product, while showing off your CAD skills and competing for cool prizes.
Overview of the ODC Rules & Guidelines
Team participation is encouraged, though not required. Each team member should register individually for both Onshape Live 21 and the competition. Individuals can submit designs, but people who work in teams will have a better chance of meeting all requirements. We suggest you find a friend! The Onshape Design Competition starts February 26, 2021 and ends March 6, 2021. Winners announced March 11, 2021 during Onshape Live 21. Competition is open to all Onshape users (PTC employees excluded), but you must be registered for Onshape Live 21 in order to participate!
Re: Loft feature - keep cross section
This one just seemed fun so I had to give it a go. I remembered a hose routing custom feature by @sebastian_glanzner that seemed perfect, especially since your document is called "water outlet". This way you don't have to create fit splines, or cross sections to sweep, and you get extra info about your hose specs. I also used my Freeform Spline feature to define the main path for all of the hoses, so you can edit like this which is kind of satisfying (the "Final" button is active"). Here's a link to my document
