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Re: #TraditionalCADsucks

That moment you are in Solidworks and forget you are not in a "part studio"... Well that sketch was a waste of time...

..(Opens a blank part file and starts again from scratch)....

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john_mcclary

Onshape not only beats other cad software but it makes pretty much all other web apps look like 'hello world' tryouts. Erp, accounting, schedule planning, etc. support / developers explain that you can't have RMB / hotkey / powerfull advanced functions because the UI is made for browser - I have noticed myself always replying with: "Well, we use this 3d cad software called Onshape that also runs on browser.."

To be honest Google and Onshape are the only ones that have succeeded on making actual software that runs on browser, others just feel like sophisticated homepages. IMHO.

3dcad

Re: #TraditionalCADsucks

john_mcclary said:
I guess here is the case and point.. I'm on lunch break and I take that time to use OnShape and browse it's forums..

world first social network CAD

we becoming Onshape-dependent

konstantin_shiriazdanov

Re: CAD philosophy: Add or Subtract?

More germane to your question, our parts are about 50/50 additive vs subtractive. In my experience, cast parts are most easily modeled using additive methods, as are most injection molded components. The sheetmetal tools are mostly additive as well. Parts milled or turned from bar stock or extrusion are often easier modeled using primarily subtractive methods, as are parts which are cut from sheet goods (Waterjet, laser, or CNC router), and subtractive approaches help keep the model grounded in what is really possible to manufacture.

BulletEngineering

Re: #TraditionalCADsucks

@john_mcclary

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sebastian_glanzner

Re: Configuration Titles

To get around the current headers limitation this is my preferred workflow.

(1) Set up standard partstudio variables.

(2) Use those variables to control sketches or features.

(3) Use configurations to control the values in the variables.

That way to you get sensible names in the headers, ie the variable names you set.

Hope that helps.

Owen S.

owen_sparks

And now, for something a bit silly... (How It's CADded Pilot/Test Episode - PVC Fitting)

So, I had a silly idea and decided to make this haha. It's a crossover in the styles of CGMatter (super fast Blender tutorials) and How It's Made (TV show documenting manufacturing of various goods). Essentially, the idea is to make a quick, funny CAD tutorial that's fun to watch even you aren't a mechanical engineer/CAD user, but if you are one, there are little workflow tricks that might help you out. The narration and music are inspired by the narration and theme song of How It's Made.

This is a pilot/test episode, so things may be a bit rough around the edges. Please let me know any feedback you have!

https://youtu.be/-5sQV18yJzs

alnis

Re: David Van Der Wee

Unfortunately you cannot link the child views if one of the views is broken. (Yet)
You will need to "eye ball" this for now.
Let's hope we see this fixed soon. There should be improvement requests floating out there, get your name on that list to help them prioritize updating this.

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