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Custom Feature: Frame Trim/Extend
I suspect this will get added to std at some point since it's a common feature to frame generators in other CAD packages like SW and Inventor, but while we wait, here's a quick and dirty upgrade to frame trim that allows frame profiles to be extended to faces if the face plane doesn't intersect the body. It's essentially a std copy of frame trim with an extra checkbox when doing a face trim "Extend profile". When checked it will attempt to extend the profile instead of trimming, again, if the face plane doesn't intersect.
It's probably not very efficient and there might be a few bugs, I welcome any feedback on how to improve it.
Enjoy! 😁
Re: Custom Feature: Non-uniform patterns by csv input
Theres more than just a single syntax error wrong with this script. The longer I look, the more problems I see.
Chat GPT just cannot make featurescripts. You're better off spending the time learning featurescript rather than wrestling with the hallucination machine.
I suggest taking the learning center course:
https://learn.onshape.com/courses/featurescript-fundamentals
Or maybe just start with the tutorial:
https://cad.onshape.com/FsDoc/tutorials/create-a-slot-feature.html
And read the documentation:
https://cad.onshape.com/FsDoc/library.html#opMateConnector-Context-Id-map
Use those other features that you've seen as reference. Creating a mate connector vs a point isn't a big difference in process.
What you are trying to achieve isn't too difficult for a beginner.
Re: Improvements to Onshape - June 6th, 2025
I am guessing sheet metal cone to flat is the first step to sheet metal loft command.
Re: Improvements to Onshape - June 6th, 2025
Sheet metal cone to flat pattern big ++
Re: Improvements to Onshape - June 6th, 2025
Width mate, much needed! Sheet metal cone, also much needed! Really nice update.
Re: Turning a dwg on a drawing into an image with good resolution
I did not know that was an option. That worked. Thanks!
Re: Turning a dwg on a drawing into an image with good resolution
I get the same as you. I just turned on "thin lines" in my Adobe PDF software.
MDesign
Re: Turning a dwg on a drawing into an image with good resolution
I totally missed the link in the word 'This'. Here is a side by side zoomed 3200% on the onshape exported PDF. quality is identical however due to onshape assuming PDF export to 8.5x11 paper size….there is a line thickness being assigned to the PDF output that makes is less than desirable. Onshape wasn't built for landscaping or buildings so there's also that to consider.
MDesign
Re: Does it have error’s
99% of the time people new to 3d printing have a learning curve to go through to consistently produce quality parts. It’s hardly ever a problem with the file. Unless you didn’t make the file yourself and just downloaded it then there might be issues. I’m sure there are tons of forums dedicated to 3d printing and its nuances. Sometimes I think of 3d printing as an art form more than an input output process. Balancing heat speed material type geometry type, etc can be a bit like juggling while balancing on a ball.
MDesign
Re: Improvements to Onshape - June 6th, 2025
Width mate! Thank you! I'll use it immediately.
