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Re: Improvements to Onshape - November 22nd, 2024
I've been waiting for these features!! The sketch inspector it's such a time saver. And the flatten surface… well, it's like Christmas already!!
Misael
Re: Improvements to Onshape - November 22nd, 2024
I also like the sketch inspector a lot. A good CAD needs handy tools like this.
Exporting STEP file BUG
With the latest update:
When exporting complex geometry to a STEP file, onshape now generates a model with broken topology compared to the previous build. I've tested this with models that I have previously exported successfully in the previous build, now they look terrible.
Re: Wood grain texture Custom Feature
I was attempting to use the feature to show that there will be grain on these portions of the cabinet when viewed from the side for architectural drawings. The grain was not large enough to fit on all of the portions. I tried using the linear pattern and switching the grain up, but it would not come out quite right. I think being able to select how close together the grain is and to be able to pick any size of part, will be useful.
New Custom Feature: Bounding Cylinder
I wanted to make primitive shapes of robot parts to play around with packaging. I found (and wrote) a Bounding Box FS, but there was nothing for Cylinders, and I now understand why. Determining the smallest cylinder that will completely enclose a group of bodies is non-trivial. Hopefully someone else finds this useful.
Link: Bounding Cylinder
Re: Improvements to Onshape - November 22nd, 2024
Suspending on regeneration is great as well as flattening. Having the flatten feature with in-part studio surface result would be pretty useful though, especially if it would be possible to create inverse transformation of the objects associated with flattened surface to the curved one.
Konst_Sh
Re: Collaborating with someone on a free account
The only time you'll ever get the "someone else's view will close if I access it" is for 2 people accessing the same live drawing. They should absolutely be able to view everything else live as you're working on it. And Oliver is correct in terms of drawings: they can view a previous version while you're editing the live drawing (and if you send a link to the version it will bring the viewer straight there).
Re: Moving Parts in Assemblies
Have you 'fixed' one of the parts? Here is a sample of moving parts made for somebody else. The bracket is fixed in place and will not move. When you move the axle other parts will respond to the mates in order.
Re: Welcome to Onshape!
Perhaps a little more detail? Which guide videos? Which tutorials?
