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Re: Finding out if the work of a student is a copy of of the work of another one
@jack_aiello Here are two screenshots of the history from a project that I was working on. The original is the document that I was actually working on and the copy is just that. As you can see, when you make a copy, the previous history from the original is not transferred to the copy. If a student's work has no changes in the history, then it had to be copied from somewhere.
As @NeilCooke pointed out, you can also click on Start in the history to see the student's start point. If there is any geometry present at the start, then that geometry was copied from somewhere. If a student edits a copy to make it look different than the original or to make the history look full, checking start will let you know that there was initial geometry copied from somewhere.
As @NeilCooke pointed out, you can also click on Start in the history to see the student's start point. If there is any geometry present at the start, then that geometry was copied from somewhere. If a student edits a copy to make it look different than the original or to make the history look full, checking start will let you know that there was initial geometry copied from somewhere.
View only Tutorial or Help menu for OS non-users (without account)
What about a tutorial explaining how to use the view only mode using a link for OS non-users? This tutorial could be directly available in the view only window. When I send a link to clients, they often don't know how to manipulate a 3D CAD. I think this tutorial could help me in convincing them to use my links instead of requiring me to send them CAD files.
Re: OnShape Certification
@martin_cwiakala, we currently do not have a formal Onshape certification program, however it is a project we are working to achieve. I cannot give any estimated time on when this will be available, but know it is something we are looking to create and provide for professionals and students.
Re: roller on an arced tube
Hello @marten_hutchison
I like to use gear relationships in situations like this. This example is similar to a planetary gear.
I created a construction line in the part studio that went from the center of the roller to the center of the tube.
That construction line was inserted into the assembly and was mated to rotate at the arc center of the tube.
Next, the roller was mated to the end of the construction line with a revolute mate.
Last step, creating the gear relationship between the construction line and the roller.
Let us know if this helps. Good luck!
Onshape Document https://cad.onshape.com/documents/617484d2a877cf914ed12ea3/w/00566171815a4357382aa15a/e/04d6f5d5083c796c93a41a63
I like to use gear relationships in situations like this. This example is similar to a planetary gear.
I created a construction line in the part studio that went from the center of the roller to the center of the tube.
That construction line was inserted into the assembly and was mated to rotate at the arc center of the tube.
Next, the roller was mated to the end of the construction line with a revolute mate.
Last step, creating the gear relationship between the construction line and the roller.
Let us know if this helps. Good luck!
Onshape Document https://cad.onshape.com/documents/617484d2a877cf914ed12ea3/w/00566171815a4357382aa15a/e/04d6f5d5083c796c93a41a63
Re: Screen Capture
You can save a .png in the Print function (see below image made with Lightshot).
Or the app 'Lightshot' is really easy and versatile. see https://app.prntscr.com/en/index.html
Or the app 'Lightshot' is really easy and versatile. see https://app.prntscr.com/en/index.html
Re: Drawings 'n dimensions ...
Right click on the view and select align view vertical or horizontal then click on the edge of the view you want either horizontal or vertical.
Re: Drawings 'n dimensions ...
Dimensions in Onshape drawings are measuring 2D projections of the object as it sits on the paper, rather than the "true" dimension of the 3D object.
So you will not be able to have dimensions on your ISO view, because it will only be a "Point-to-Point" dimension as if you printed out the paper and measured those points with a caliper.
So you will not be able to have dimensions on your ISO view, because it will only be a "Point-to-Point" dimension as if you printed out the paper and measured those points with a caliper.
Re: Helix Length
When creating the helix, use the "height and turns", "height and pitch", or "turns and pitch" options instead of the "turns" or "pitch" options. You'll be prompted to select a circular edge instead of a cylindrical surface. The helix will start at that edge and have the same diameter. But the height/pitch/turns can then be entered manually.
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Re: Moving a drawing sheet
Drawings as s Single Sheet or Multiple sheets might seem trivial but is a big question I have asked myself and on different Onshape projects, at the moment you can't change your mind 1/2 way down the track so is important to get it right up front. I have chosen both ways on depending on the project. It is, however, an issue at the moment that singles can't be merged to a multiple page drawing or vice-versa down the track you want to change the setup. @MichaelThiesmeyer I'll vote for that IR.
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.
@PeteYodisI 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.
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.
@PeteYodisI 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.
