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In a Part, is it possible to reset Top view to any other, ie, Right?
Re: Mirror Problem
The free version doesn't remove any of the modeling tools so that's not the issue.
Going through some of the learning centre basics is a good time investment.
For specific questions use the built-in AI advisor instead of ChatGPT, the whole point is that it shouldn't hallucinate stuff about Onshape!
Re: Mirror Problem
Also assuming any AI knows wth it is talking about is not a good way to approach things. go to the source if you want answers.
MDesign
Re: Struggling with extruding a cube
Absolutely, but just share your excellent model ๐
Re: Sheetmetal Flange
Yes this tool would come in handy for sureโฆ
I would have to go with what @martin_kopplow said: Onshape favors defining a solid first and using thicken/convert to create sheet metal.
I now start most sheet metal models with a solid shape, then convert and then add some flanges details as needed.
Here an example of how that works:
And this is taking it "to the extreme":
Re: How to create a pyramid net
I've seen videos from artists doing similar sculptures where they create a series of cones/pyramids/spikes that flow similar to this out of various materials. They make the final assembly from individual parts that are attached to a baseplate. As long as you have a good system for numbering the parts, this seems pretty manageable, and perhaps easier that trying to make everything in one piece. There are too many things that would all have to go right in order for that one part to look/work right. Each individual pyramid will be a relatively simple part that is much easier to redo or replace if something doesn't quite go right.
S1mon