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Re: I am so done with this...
I can't speak to everything you say but a couple things you say raise some questions about how you are using the tool that I think could be related to your frustration.
It sounds like you are using a lot of in context design and you mention lots of projected geometry. I would suggest going through the "top down design" learning center course as I believe there are much better way to achieve what you are trying to do...
eric_pesty
Re: Trouble Filleting surface
Haven't gone through the lesson for some time but it seems like this is what is wanted for end result.
Using mutual trim is less steps instead of split and delete.
Also, your original fillet did not operate the way you expected due to an untrimmed face.
Re: Expressions - Returning a number when using a length
That is actually a brilliant explanation. Thank you!
vanowm
Re: Forward configurations between part studios?
You just right-click and configure the "blah" parameter in the derive feature's reference parameter dialog with the "blah" parameter of the derived part studio.
FeatureScript Video Walkthrough Series
Hello everyone,
I've been wanting to make some FeatureScript training content as of late, so I decided to record a series of videos where I create a new FeatureScript from scratch while talking through my thought process and code as I go.
The full Youtube Playlist is here:
The feature I chose to create for this project is a Bearing Hat FeatureScript which allows robotics teams to quickly create little 3D printable hats to keep bearings from falling out of plates. The full version of the feature includes various advanced functionality including editing logic and manipulators plus a code which allows selecting and cutting holes in a manner similar to the Onshape hole tool (including cosmetic threads and proper hole attributes).
The full series ended up being about 17 hours long (since that's how long it ended up taking me to write everything), but each episode is iterative and builds on the last, so there's no need to watch the full series to get into the groove of things. For example, this barebones version which cuts mounting holes and has some basic error handling is fully covered in the first two episodes.
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/00dd11dabe44da2db458f898/v/d155ae6293cb20619c9037f8/e/aff9dd0b351a36599528a6bf
This was a relatively off-the-cuff project for me, so I could definitely see recording more videos in the future if people want them. For example, I could see making videos where I do a deep dive into the code of an existing feature, or perhaps a more targeted series talking through concepts such as common FeatureScript UI patterns, working with queries, or debugging in more detail. If there's anything in particular you'd like to see, let me know!
Re: How to extrude perpendicular to a plane
If you have zero experience try the helpful videos and introductory courses at learn.onshape.com
MDesign
Re: correct faulty topology
I thought this made a good case study to demo some of my techniques for this so I made a video of myself fixing it and put it on Youtube here. Hope it makes sense and helps!
Re: Render Battle #6 - Coffee time ☕(Winner gets a real Prize!)
Hello everyone,
I know I'm late to the party, and congrats to all designers above, these renders are all awesome!
I thought I'd take the opportunity to ask for a little help. We're about to introduce OnDisplay to the Onshape App Store. It's a new integrated cloud app that allows you to select some of your Onshape models, and with a single click it renders them with colors and advanced materials into animated, editable showrooms that you can then share with the world. It’s a simple way to showcase your work interactively - you can add your showrooms to your portfolio, share them with clients or collaborators, post them on social media, etc.
You can check out a 1 minute teaser video here: https://vimeo.com/1079702640
As we're gearing up for launch we're looking for Onshape users willing to give it a quick test run. In return, you'll get a few months of free access when we go live (and maybe even a T-shirt - we’re working on it! :-) ).
If you're interested, please reply to this comment or shoot us an email at info@ondisplay.design and we’ll get you early access.
Thank you very much, and hope it was OK to post this here…
Stephanos
Re: Surface Area and Volume
Onshape does give the option to create custom computed properties:
The linked article has an example for volume that you should be able to copy.
You could calculate pretty much anything, even the max load or anodizing time if you wanted.
I also sell a library of common computed properties on my featurescript marketplace:
Re: placing electrical components on a DIN RAIL
+1 for Jelte's answer. It's best practice to place important mate connectors on your parts at the part studio level, this way they auto populate when you place them and replicate them within an assembly. You can use the snap mode to quickly snap your parts onto the rail with the slider mate.
