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Re: 3d surface to 2d for cutting

Re: Improvements to Onshape - November 22nd, 2024
the flatten surface feature that has been long awaited, it would be better to have an option to export to tab and the result of this flattening to become a part or surface so it can be modified again.
Re: Variable name as Value
Yes, see the reply here:
https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/20657/can-the-cutlist-feature-auto-import-dimensions..
You have to right click the value input and convert it to an expression input so that it can take variables. The variables still need to output a string value. See the post above for how to do this. Note: you can join strings together with the tilde symbol:
"Profile " ~ toString(#H) ~ " x " ~ toString(#L) ~ " x " ~ toString(#T)
Re: Improvements to Onshape - November 22nd, 2024
Kudos OS. Some vary nice updates today, especially flatten. I like the spread sheet connectivity as well and hope it propagates into other areas as well.☺️
Re: Improvements to Onshape - November 22nd, 2024
The flatten surfaces and the sketch profile inspector will be exciting to try out. Great updates.
Re: Improvements to Onshape - November 22nd, 2024
great new additions, especially the sketch improvements!
Re: Flatten a sheet metal cone shape
Have a look at today's update. I think you'll find some useful stuff about flattening.
Re: Improvements to Onshape - November 22nd, 2024
So many goodies! Pause regeneration is particularly exciting! Flatten has also come up for me a decent amount and this will be super helpful so I don't have to leave Onshape to get it.