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Have a question? Ask the community
Early in this forum we decided to have both questions and discussions. Questions are posts in search of a specific answer that can be accepted/rejected by the post owner. A Discussion tends to be about opinion and feedback on a topic. In an effort to make this a bit simpler for those that want to ask for help, we have…
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DXF / DWG EXPORT UNITS
Hi, as of the last update, you can now override the default units when exporting a DXF or DWG flat pattern in sheet metal. The default is Meter, can you change this default setting? We use Millimeters, and didn't spot this change, we just caught it in time before the laser cut some very small parts 😁. Many Thanks. Craig
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What does "Retrieving Data for 1 Body" mean, and why does it keep slowing my assembly?
We are having this pop up intermittently, yet often, and severely slowing down our assembly. Suppressing various subassemblies seem to have no effect on it. How do we find out what is causing this? It will randomly show up even after the assembly is loaded.
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Conic fillet advantage and working principle
Onshape introduces a " conic fillet " capability in fillet which is useful in making complex shapes. The Conic fillet function lets us control the shape and size of each fillet to create smoother, more beautiful blends and fillets. This gives user to more choices and control over the look of your parts, including control…
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how to import stl files
how do you import stl files on onshape
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Export rules does not apply to multiple exported files inside ZIP file
Hey, As my title: Export rules does not apply to multiple exported files inside ZIP file. So I have several drawings I need to export to PDF. its over 20, so it's not impossible to do one and one( but this is not scalable in the long run, if I add 20 more parts and do a new revision its not unlikely I need to do 40…
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How can I include a variable value in a sketch text?
I have a spur gear generator. How can I label each gear with the number of teeth in the variable #Teeth?
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Drawing Automation For Configured Parts/Assemblies?
Any tips or tricks for speeding up and/or automating drawings for configured parts and assemblies? One way would be the ability to insert the configuration table (in case that you use classic method of single table driving everything) + labeled dimensions that relate to the config table columns. Seems like there's an…
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Company wide labels
Is it possible to add labels to documents for the whole company? We would like to label them as "To Quote", "Active Quote", etc. and have them searchable by all.
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Is there a way to dimension to the inside of a radius?
With small radii, I'd like the leader line to go to the inner arc of the radius, so it doesn't add that extra little arc to the print. Is there a way to do this? I've tried clicking pretty much everything, and haven't found it if it's there. Thanks!
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Why can't I define a variable as a measured angle?
It is possible with an "Assigned" variable but not with with "Measured".
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Replace component in assembly
Is there a command where you can replace a component in an assembly? I have a stock cylinder of some length mated into my design, and I just want to replace it with a different stock cylinder. In SW, the "replace component" command replaces the component and updates all the mates automatically.
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Add a section view to a drawing with a break view
I am trying to make a drawing for an extruded part that is over 10 ft long. It has holes drilled at regular intervals along it's length. Obviously a part like this required a break view to show the extrusion length and hole locations. I would like to have the extrusion profile shown with a section view so it can include…
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Can I add notes to a sketch within a part studio
I know we can add comments, but is there way to add notes to a sketch itself, similar to when doing 2D drawings. Example: Say I add some drawing lines for a component I want to use, a simple outline of the part to show size and location. It would be nice to be able to point to it with a note that contains the parts…
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When color faces feature will be available
Hello Onshape dev team, Can you say us when color faces feature will be available Many thanks Best regards
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How to specify a linetype for a part or assembly when it is shown in a drawing view ?
Hi :) Out client wants to see close by geometry in GA drawings for some of the equipment we design. This exsting near geometry should be shown with dashed / hidden linetype in the drawing. The purpose is to make it easy to understand where this part/assy is loctated. I know this can by done in Solidworks, but is there a…
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Every time I visit the onshape website I need to log in again. Is there a "remember me" option?
The first onshape browser tab I connect in Chrome requests login info every time. Can onshape "remember me" when I connect from the same device (laptop)?
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Duplicate or Copy Sheets
I am trying to quickly duplicate drawings and then "change configuration" on the new sheet. It carries over all the dimension points for the new configuration. Maybe there is a faster way to do this? Either way, can you duplicate sheets in a drawing?
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Variables in Patterns
Is it not possible to use a variable as the number of repetitions in a pattern? When I create a circular pattern I can define it using a variable, but the variable is replaced with a static number once the pattern is finalized. At that point it won't accept a variable any more.
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Center of Gravity
Is there a way to locate the center of gravity of a part? It would be useful to design balanced 3D models able to stand on a surface. Thanks, Giulio
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Why doesn't the documents creators name follow along with copies - or copies of copies?
This topic may be for the devs or maybe even a ticket item (but here goes) - And before we start, I understand about public doc's on a free account, (and I completely agree with all the terms). But still wonder why the originator of a document isn't tagged to the first version label on the copy, along with the name of the…
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Line color in sketch
I do line layouts in sketch mode to identify locations of parts or paths of motion. Has any thought been to having a "layout mode" that allows changing of line colors?
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Global Variables?
Looks like a lot of people are asking for global (at least within a document) variables. Are there any plans to add this feature?
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How do I determine the folder location of the part I'm currently viewing?
How do I determine the location of the part studio that I am currently viewing or working on? It has happened to me several times where I am working on a larger assembly which has linked parts from elsewhere. Some of them I might like to use in yet another assembly. How do I determine where these parts are actually…
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Mirroring an Assembly
Can we mirror an assembly? If not, we need this function ASAP. We have 4 engineers (4 licenses) using Onshape and we need this function.
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"measure" tool
I often need to take a measurement from a model, either from one point on part a to another on part a, or from a point of part a to a point on part b. It is a huge pain to have to, each time I want to measure something, have to create a sketch, sometimes even create angled planes, and then *use* both outlines, and create a…
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how can i mirror a part in assemblies?
I'm working on a simple knife project and want to mirror the handle scales in the assembly...can't see how to do this right now? Any advise?
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Is there a way to create custom materials?
The materials required for the parts created are not offered in the material selection list, is adding a custom material an option?
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Stick fonts for engraved legends on panels
I'd like to engrave text on an instrument panel in what I think is called a stick font, in the general form of the one below, but I don't see a font like this available in the Text Sketch feature. Is it possible to use this sort of font in OS?
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Wrapping a sketch onto a surface
I need to transform a sketch (splines, lines, arcs etc) from the planar sketch world onto a cylindrical surface. I'm pretty sure that in SW you can wrap a curve lying on a planar surface onto any other surface, using a simple u,v transformation (points -> 3D splines on surface). Have one of you guys already created a…
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sign in with googleSi
Hi, Sign in via google would be a huge benefit, particularly for schools as students often forget passwords for cloud software they don't use all the time. Could this feature be incorporated to onshape please? regards, alec