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New FeatureScript: Cosmetic Threads

Hello Everyone,

I'm releasing my first FeatureScript!

Now you can create Cosmetic Threads in Part Studios:

These threads are two helix edges which were created with sweep and split commands.

Features:

Specify the pitch and the direction of the thread!
Shows in Part-Studios, Assembly and Drawing Tab!
Much faster than a real 3D thread!
You can set a custom name for the thread (for example: "M12x1.75 - 6g")
Change pitch, direction and thread name with configurations!

Some limitations:
Only works with cylinders and cones!
The ends of the selected surfaces have to be circles!

Here is the link:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/60de6d7733c1f01904ca5910/w/65586bb1bf8227901a34fb9d/e/521b1025fcc83d6e45004d7c

sebastian_glanzner

add the suppression of folders

It would be nice to add the suppression of the folders. You can suppress every item in a folder, but for some reason, you can't suppress them altogether. I know that you can select multiple items using Shift+LMB, but it's a few extra moves.

sergei_nesterov

Re: Introduce local variables

A really cool thing is that if you type # and then the name you want right into the dimension, it will give you the option to create a "New variable." It will then make a variable feature right before your sketch, and you can keep working on your sketch without needing to exit the sketch, make the variable, and go back into the sketch.

Then if you want to edit the variable without leaving the sketch, you can do that in the "Variable table" on the right.

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/9k/r2a2icmiqilf.gif

SethF

Re: Improvements to Onshape - October 1st, 2021

Top draw improvements here, the view specific link sharing is so simple but so useful especially in the braindumping development phase to show specific design points to non-CAD stakeholders. If this could be expanded to allow me to hide Tabs before sharing, then you have a powerful scoped sharing tool, great for collaboration.
The drawing improvements are great, and can't speak highly enough of the Rev Table improvements rollout, been talking to support about this in only the last few weeks.
Onshape users, never take for granted how lucky you are to get this level of response from your CAD software provider. Put an improvement request into Dassault/Autodesk and measure the experience!

john_allen289

Tab folder delete, UI improvement

I spent a good 5 minutes trying to figure out how to delete a tab folder in on my documents. I had already removed all tabs from within the folder, but I was looking for a "remove" or "delete" option in the RMB menu or in the tab manager flyout. Eventually, I found a forum post explaining that the "unpack" option would delete the folder. I saw the "unpack" command, but I didn't think that would apply to my situation, so I didn't try it. I have two alternative suggestions for an improvement:

Change the "Unpack" option to something like "Unpack and Delete Folder" so that it's function is a little more clear.
Add a specific "Delete" option. This could be dangerous if there are tabs still in the folder, so there would probably need to be a prompt asking if they want to "unpack" first, or just delete the folder AND its contents.

It looks like I'm not the first person to be confused about this, based on the forum posts I've seen. I think a small UI tweak would help save some confusion for new users.

tim_hess427

Improvements to Onshape - October 1st, 2021

Starting October strong with another exciting Onshape release! Bringing quality of life improvements to drawings, a serious upgrade to link sharing, some exciting Enterprise functionality and new additions to the Learning Center. Let's take a look!

GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS

SET UI, CONFIGURATIONS, EXPLODE AND OTHER FEATURES WHEN LINK SHARING

You can now link share directly to an assembly and view context. This empowers you to share more effectively and spend less time training new view only users on where and how to access data in Onshape.

Link sharing now captures the status of:

Show/hide feature list
Show/hide instance list
Active configuration
Show/hide sheet metal tab
Exploded/collapsed exploded views
BOM tab
Show/hide Featurescript custom table tab
Active display state

DRAWING IMPROVEMENTS

HIDE LINKED PROPERTY PLACEHOLDER AND BACKGROUND ON DRAWINGS

Previously when adding a property callout in a note a “----” placeholder would show that the callout was not pulling data due to an empty property. You can now hide the grey background behind the placeholder or hide the placeholder altogether until the property is filled.

ABILITY TO "FORESHORTEN" DIAMETER DIMENSIONS

When using the diameter dimension tool in reference to a crop or detailed view we have now added the ability to toggle a foreshortened dimension, adding clarity to the dimension of the diameter being referenced.

ABILITY TO ADD/REMOVE COLUMNS TO THE DRAWING REVISION TABLE

We have added the ability to create a custom revision table, editing Onshape's default revision table. You can now add, remove and reorder columns in the revision table. This new option can be found in the Release Management tab. Both revision and BOM templates have an "All uppercase in Drawings" option now.

ENTERPRISE IMPROVEMENTS

REMOVING USERS IN BULK USING A CSV FILE

In this release we have implemented the ability to remove users in bulk from an enterprise account. In addition we have improved the user interface when adding or removing users in bulk.

API IMPROVEMENTS

WEBHOOK BASIC AUTHENTICATION AND SIGNATURES

Administrators can now configure webhooks with additional security to ensure all API calls are genuine.

LEARNING CENTER

NEW SELF-PACED COURSES AND LEARNING PATHWAYS

We have several content and platform updates in the Onshape Learning Center!

Master Model Self-paced Course

Learn how to use a master model workflow in your designs by using the Derived feature to utilize master sketches and space allocation parts to drive the design. The new Master Model course is available to Standard, Professional, Enterprise, and Educational users.

Top-Down Design Learning Pathway

Ready to use top-down design workflows in your Onshape designs! This new pathway explores best practices when multi-part modeling in a Part Studio, using managed In-context Design in Assemblies, and the Master Model technique. You will receive a certificate for completing the courses and survey in this pathway. This pathway is available to Standard, Professional, Enterprise, and Educational users.

NEW EVENTS TAB ON THE TRAINING DASHBOARD

Now all live training events you enroll and attend, including the virtual instructor-led classes, are listed on the new Events tab in your Training Dashboard.

ADD YOUR LEARNING CENTER CERTIFICATES TO LINKEDIN

There is a new button on the Certifications tab of your Training Dashboard to easily add your Onshape certificates to your LinkedIn profile!

Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the changelog.

Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Onshape Documents and over the next few days these features will also be available in Documents created before the date of this update.