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Re: Loft problem - aerofoil shape + offset sketch
I would highly recommend not using profile generator. It creates pretty lumpy curves which are not going to help you. Instead use HAVF: https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/24730/new-custom-feature-havf-profiles-standard-airfoil-profiles
Also offsets of offsets are often crappy curves. You're better off offsetting from the original and doing the math to get the result you want.
Are you trying to loft the face which is defined by the inner and outer profiles at the same time? Loft can't handle faces with holes in them. You would need to do two lofts.
S1mon
Re: Can't publish my custom feature
Possibly this is because the uses of the feature in your example are linked to a version, and not from the active workspace. Try adding an example use of the feature from the toolbar area called "Custom features in this workspace"
Re: Can't publish my custom feature
The features used are still liked to a version in this screenshot as indicated by the icon to the right of them. I just did a test, and that does seem to prevent it from working. If I add one from the workspace it works.
Re: Any efficient ways to make a cutlist from a cabinet drawing?
Can confirm that 6 years later, we are still using Onshape and creating 100% of our kitchens with Onshape. We're continuing to generate more and more information solely from the model, and are implementing more integrations with tools like Onshape's API. We've also had conversations with other cabinet manufacturers and have convinced them to make the switch to Onshape. So in terms of feasibility, it's doable. There is some work involved, but we have embraced Onshape as our primary CAD system and have found great success with it.
Quick tips:
- Configurations will be your best friend
- While none of our 150+ custom features are public, there are some on the forum that might help get you started. @MichaelPascoe's Cutlist + might give you a good idea about different ways to create a cut list.
- Onshape is very customizable, much more than even seasoned FeatureScript developers realize. See more at my LiveWorx panel: Customize Your CAD with FeatureScript.
Keep in mind, we're a highly custom cabinet manufacturer, so chances are you probably don't need to invest as much time as we did to get a solution up and running. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out.
Re: Making dimensions that make the orginal scale in a drawing.
I can respect that. We might be showing our age a bit. My only board drafting was in school. AutoCAD on the first couple of jobs. I can't ever remember drawing anything with lines isometrics on a computer from that point on.
MDesign
Re: Any efficient ways to make a cutlist from a cabinet drawing?
You probably don't need to gauge the possibility. There are companies using it and relying on it for production.
MDesign
Re: Trying to create a curved funnel
I also tried the Loft function. I was missing the end conditions. Thanks a lot for the hint!
rom_sch
Re: Making dimensions that make the orginal scale in a drawing.
@MDesign For me it was a nostalgia trip to my board drafting and early AutoCAD days.
ISO 8015 GSP
Fish80
Re: New Part Spacing Featurescript
@derek_van_allen By complete coincidence I saw your comment not long after you posted. If you want to chat more email me @ dziuba.christopher@gmail.com. I'm usually not on here on this account. It makes me ecstatic to know someone out there is making good use of my little tool.
I use "AlphaCAM export" in conjunction with Assign Material, assign Edging and AlphaCAM export table for work and it makes it possible to use AlphaCAM with Onshape to make workorders with:
-Machine Style assignment (specific to Alphacam)
-Material assignment
-Grain direction
-Edge Banding
-Automatic premill offset for non-premillable edges
-and more to come
I also use the edging takeoff table to quickly get an edging takeoff. Also note that I have searched far and wide for good CAMS to use with Onshape and nothing comes close to the speed and Optimisation magic of Alphacam. It's the only program I've seen that can nest better and faster then what I can do manually. But you must use there "Production Pack + Automation Manager" to get the most of it.
However I've decided to start working on an actual app for the appstore which is a mammoth project for me. Reason is even though my code works it's a bit tedious to use. If you want I'd be happy to show you how it works but you're not the 1st to ask so I feel like just making a YouTube video might be better.
