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Re: Using entity in calls to functions that expect queries?
adjacentFaces =for (var face in adjacentFaces){...}evaluateQuery(context, adjacentFaces);
Re: Clean Common Parts with export to parasolid then import back again - Worth it?
The biggest con I can see is if you have drawings and assemblies all links will be lost.
Re: Creating a slotted pipe
Are you looking to create slots around the circumference of the pipe? In this case, a Circular Pattern would be helpful for you.
You can create a sketch of one slot on a plane, Extrude remove this slot. Then insert a circular pattern of this Extrude, using the outer face of the cylinder as the Axis of pattern. Let me know if you had something else in mind.
Re: Moving a drawing sheet
Why is this an issue?
For me, a multiple page drawing becomes more compact in the Onshape doc (minor thing but 100 tabs are hard to handle) and is easy to print/export, I really like structuring my drawings this way, I can have 100 pages in the drawing, RMB on the tab to export and I have them all in 1 PDF in a few seconds. However, I normally do single sheet drawings based on the part number because if you want to add links to specific drawings from elsewhere that seems to make more sense.
@PeteYodis ;I am really looking forward to more ways to copy, move and edit my drawings, the more time I can save the better. I also too, regularly want to move an already detailed view to a new sheet.
Re: Do You Have A Nice Model To Show? (DYHANMTS_2017)
Doing a small addition to our kitchen - Adding storage and a small counter area to a currently bare wall.
(The Toe Kick is only grey to add some contrast, it will be the same brown as the rest in real life)
The model was mostly an excuse to draw something, but it did have a couple of practical applications:
- The first Version of the 'wall' was made to give an accurate drawing to the cabinet consultant we used. (The existing cabinets are a HomeDepot exclusive and we wanted to match.) Particularly, the location of the cutout in the wall, as It's actually an electrical breaker panel that cannot be moved or covered - Everything had to be designed around it.
- To show the wife, so I can get her approval before spending any money, and make sure we agree on the design/layout. (Probably the most important reason.)
- I'll need to install a couple of new Outlets, one for the microwave and one for the counter. I wanted to know where to put them before actually having the cabinets in the way. (It's not for exact locations, as I didn't measure where the studs are, but it's good enough for figuring the height from the floor.)
- The Countertop will be a custom cut piece of Granite as close as we can find to our existing pattern. The model enabled me to make a simple drawing to send to some suppliers for initial quoting, as well as play with small changes, like how much of an overhang and how big is the corner radius going to be.
- A chance to play with some features and learn the program better. (The fanciest is the door/drawer fronts are all from a single design and made using a linear pattern utilizing a variable array for the different sizes. also playing around with some ICE and derived stuff.)
- I used this model to show a co-worker how easy it is to import and add online content (I got the Outlet models from GrabCad)
(Eventually I'll add some side shelves and a home for the fire extinguisher under the counter overhang, and probably a shelf or two on the wall next to/above the cutout. They will have to wait until I get all this finished first though.)
I'm sure it's not be the best way to come up with the final product, but I learned a lot.
Sunkmail
Cooperation - Onshape
I would like to introduce you with a new, Poland based company named nDRAFT. Our website www.ndraft.com. Post here is an attempt of looking for new opportunities for cooperation.
We are aware that Onshape forum is not the best place for finding contacts, but we guess now is the only place where you can meet Onshape users.
Briefly about us- we are working only in cloud based programs. For 3D modelling with using Onshape we overcome software barriers because it is like "we talk" in the one language. This allows us to build our team from people who lives In different regions of country. Despite of distance we are able to work as „one” Office and in our opinion this is a huge advantage because we can work around the world and work together to solve problems and develop new products.
Company is mainly focused on designing new cranes working in different conditions as land or marine environment, different units as ships or platforms. We have 20 years experience in materials handling devices industry. Our team members finished with success projects of inconvenient, unique mechanical devices as well. Current team consists of five designers who quickly and efficiently work in Onshape however we are still learning wide features of this system. We want to continue growing and expanding the team as well as increasing the efficiency . Work in our Company is organized in way which allows us to reduce costs and do not charge our customers.
The benefits of Cloud system was noticed by us so now we are constantly looking for new directions to maximize the advantages of Onshape. We are open and looking for new cooperation possibilities like support in the mechanical design or expanding the possibilities of your company with new products and new ideas.
Do not hesitate to contact us-we will be happy to help. We are aware that such cooperation development is very slowly, especially when considering design field. From our experience over a long period of time it is beneficial for both parties.
Grzegorz (Greg) Kondracki
Re: What does "sketch curves to extrude" mean??
Re: to create intersection lines
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/efd0992d6d2c2ccee6f411ee/w/33287e306380be0835442509/e/fff389a174dba44d7b099eb3
I hope this helps
