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Re: How to apply and deal with versions correctly?
@kees_bijker : versions cost nothing (unlike in legacy cad where it takes space on your disk to have multiple versions), so better to make many andn not use them than have then too few...
in the CAD modeling process, you have certain accomplished states, like: "the basic shape is there, now add details" or "so far this is easy modeling, the next step i'm not sure how it'll work out" or "first 3d printable prototype" or "this part of the design i knew, now I'm going to explore this bit". each of these could warrant a version…
if you already know you're exploring multiple parralel options for a solution, use branches instead.
Re: How to apply and deal with versions correctly?
yes exactly Kees. If i know upfront i'll be weighing my options later, I'll branch because its neater in naming etc to see them in parralel.
If I just paint myself into a corner, i'll version it just in case, revert to an older working version and try again so i'll get multiple successive versions in the main for different attempts. (for single part studio work that is)
Re: Toy coaster track
Alternatively, https://cad.onshape.com/documents/d68e6f4831814afbc23b13d4/w/24fb1313ad79593c70c6e3dd/e/b1eca036cf02737dec25683d
MDesign
Re: Toy coaster track
Probably easier to do it than type it… https://cad.onshape.com/documents/d68e6f4831814afbc23b13d4/w/62d391536cdb04392ff97e0b/e/b1eca036cf02737dec25683d
MDesign
Re: Toy coaster track
looks like your bridging curve is functioning fine. maybe you already figured it out since your post? if not, post a pic with explanation of what's not working.
MDesign
Re: flat faced circles
You can change tessellation by typing ( shift+r ) , this gives you high quality rendering. Same thing as MDesign said, just a shortcut
Re: How to get Lofted columns to face same direction
Is there a reason why you wouldn't loft one column and then do a circular pattern? This simplifies your workflow and guarantees that orientation is preserved for each column. You may need to loft the first column as a seperate part (New instead of Add in the Loft Feature), perform a circular pattern on the part and then combine all parts with a boolean.
Re: Mating 2 tubes
I added a mate connector in the part studio associated with axle tube to give alignment for the barrel. A fasten mate in assembly will do the job and can be adjusted.
Re: The Perfect Mouse for CAD
MX Master 3 for me!
It's comfortable, stops my wrist from aching and has just enough buttons to be useful and not get in the way.
GWS50