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Re: New Custom Feature: Animate
I was thinking, it would be really neat if the animate feature had an option to create a closed loop, like this.
This timeline was made using the animate feature, then wrapping the timeline to a cylinder. Took a few work arounds. But I'm sure you could do it in many less features, this was just a proof of concept:
I borrowed the original model from @yip_cm
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/99370308e8a0832e33ea429f/w/6642ae255bceb8bd5accfbc8/e/e30bbb48bf7b931…
Re: Improvements to Onshape - June 27th, 2025
Have to agree that a folder structure on the left would be a more "normal" way of doing it… And also more efficient as once you go into a folder you don't see the upper levels anymore and you have to go back from the path at the top to go back down somewhere else.
Maybe that's a case where re-inventing the wheel doesn't make sense and the good old expandable tree is a proven way of doing this!
Other than that there's some good stuff in here for sure!
Got an awesome model I can demo in a video?
Hi forum! I'm in the process of re-creating some videos I made some years back when I was still at the agency I co-founded, Ovyl. Since I've exited, those videos have been taken down from the Ovyl Youtube channel (as they should be), but I've had a number of people ask me where they are saying they'd love to share them with their teams, so I want to re-create updated versions of some of them.
I'm starting with the one about "Levels of CAD" ("Your CAD Should Suck!") because it's such an important, but under-appreciated concept for CAD teams and is the foundation of other important concepts to come. I previously used models from the agency, but this time I'd love to show real-world examples of solid level 3 models (models that are lightweight, navigable, and robust). If you have a model that you're proud of and isn't confidential, DM me. Ideally one you've made professionally for production. I might feature it and give you credit for it.
p.s. if you have no idea what I mean by "Levels of CAD" you can subscribe to The Onsherpa Youtube channel to find out when it drops.
Re: Improvements to Onshape - June 27th, 2025
I'm very confused. Does the new file organization UI help anyone? I don't understand why I would want to open a folder and have 2 separate windows for folders and documents. Please at least give us an option to keep the old UI. I love Onshape, but this is very frustrating.
Edit: if you watch the "DOCUMENTS PAGE" video, some of the new features with the columns and stuff seem pretty useful, but having 2 separate windows open up is just so clunky especially since they are split horizontally. If the left hand side was folders and the right hand side was documents that would make a little more sense.
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Aaron_Magnin
Re: Public document search is bizarrely limited!
i'd love to see a sort by copies and links as well
Re: Improvements to Onshape - June 27th, 2025
Is there any way to revert the changes to the document page? I preferred the older UI since I did not have a lot of documents/folders.
Improvements to Onshape - June 27th, 2025
SIMULATION
INERTIAL RELIEF
Onshape can now use Inertial relief to simulate free-moving objects in Linear static simulations.GENERAL
DOCUMENTS PAGE
The Documents page has been completely redesigned for improved usability and efficiency.SORT FOLDERS IN DOCUMENTS PAGE DIALOGS
The Create new Document/Publication and Copy workspace dialogs now include an option to sort all Projects and Folders alphabetically or by Last modified for easier navigation.
CUSTOM LIBRARY FOLDERS
Frame profile and Sheet metal form libraries can now be customized and categorized up to 10 levels deep.ASSEMBLIES
SUPPRESS FROM THIS BOM
Parts, subassemblies, and Items can now be suppressed in the BOM of different assemblies, so items can be removed locally without excluding from all BOMs.DRAWINGS
CALLOUT HIGHLIGHTING FOR BOM AND CUT LIST TABLES
BOM and Cut list table items and their corresponding balloon callouts now dynamically highlight to improve drawing navigation and streamline design verification.JIS CHAMFER CALLOUT
45° chamfers can now be called out on a drawing using the JIS standard "C" notation.
INSPECTION TABLE
The Inspection table now includes a separate, collapsible section to callout individual Datums on each sheet of a Drawing.
RELEASE MANAGEMENT
COPY LINK
The URL to a Release candidate can now be easily shared with others using the Copy link icon in the Release candidate dialog.
ONSHAPE ENTERPRISE
CUSTOM TASK WORKFLOWS
Tasks in Onshape Enterprise can now be customized.SYNC ONSHAPE REVISION TO ARENA
The revision value set in a Release candidate can be used to control the revision in an Arena change order.SORT USERS BY ROLE
The user list can now be sorted by role to improve readability and user management.
RENDER STUDIO
TANGENT LINES IN STYLIZED VIEWS
The appearance of tangent lines can now be adjusted in a custom stylized view.SUPPRESS TRANSFORMS
Transforms added to a scene can now be suppressed and unsuppressed to quickly change an image without having to edit the transform itself.
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.
