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        <title>New in Onshape — Onshape</title>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:30:36 +0000</pubDate>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - August 28, 2026</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/31629/improvements-to-onshape-august-28-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:04:32 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This release introduces a host of new functionality. Automating downstream drawing creation from MBD data, richer control over parametric sheet-metal designs, including a new Jog feature, and introducing ECAD/MCAD flex-rigid pcb capabilities in PCB Studio, to name a few.<br /><br /><h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD Improvements</h1><h2 data-id="sheet-metal-jog">Sheet Metal Jog</h2><p>The new <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PartStudio/sheet_metal_jog.htm">Sheet Metal Jog</a> feature makes it easy to create precise offset bends with extensive control over bend alignment, angle, direction, and offset. Right-click to set this setting as a default for all future interactions. This feature assists users when creating new sketches or modifying existing ones by providing a better orientation to the sketch plane</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="orient-normal-to-sketch">Orient normal to sketch</h2>Onshape introduces a new setting in the Camera and Render options that automatically orients the view normal to the sketch plane. It will remain enabled as the default once selected.  This feature is designed to assist users when creating new sketches or modifying existing ones by providing better orientation to the sketched plane.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="routing-curve-length-table">Routing Curve Length Table</h2><p>Part Studios now feature a dedicated <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PartStudio/routing_curve.htm#table">Routing Curve Table</a> providing real-time coordinate and bend radius data for routing curves. Users can switch between coordinate/bend-radius data and length, rotation, and angle tables required for CNC pipe bending equipment, then copy the table data directly for downstream manufacturing applications.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="resize-planes-to-bounding-box-of-visible-geometry">Resize Planes to Bounding Box of Visible Geometry</h2>Planes in Part Studios can now be resized to fit the bounding box of visible geometry using a right-click context menu option, keeping reference geometry clean and proportional in complex models.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><strong><br /></strong><br /><h2 data-id="mate-connector-cross-highlighting">Mate Connector Cross-Highlighting</h2>Improved visual feedback in Part Studios when hovering over mate connectors.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="feature-studio-improvements">Feature Studio Improvements</h1><h2 data-id="enhanced-find-and-replace-with-rename">Enhanced Find and Replace with Rename</h2><div><div>Easily find and jump to definitions and references of symbols like variables and functions via the right-click menu. You can also rename symbols across uses using find and replace.</div><div> </div></div><div><div>
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</div><br /><br /></div><h2 data-id="support-for-variable-studio-parameters-in-featurescript">Support for Variable Studio Parameters in FeatureScript</h2><p>Custom features developed in FeatureScript can now reference Variable Studios directly. By replacing manual user inputs with Variable Studio reference parameters, feature authors can enforce standardized size or configuration choices (e.g., Small, Medium, Large) while maintaining parametric flexibility across teams.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><br /><h1 data-id="drawing-mbd-improvements">Drawing &amp; MBD Improvements</h1><h2 data-id="automatic-drawing-view-creation-from-mbd-data">Automatic Drawing View Creation from MBD Data</h2><div><div><div><div><div><p>Onshape automates the creation of 2D drawings by leveraging Model-Based Definition (MBD) data. Onshape automatically detects MBD annotations within a model to suggest and create the necessary drawing views. You can add additional annotations later, and Onshape will place them in the correct view if possible. If new annotations cannot find an appropriate view, they are flagged in the new MBD Status pane. This new automation delivers intelligence and value to your existing MBD workflows.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div></div><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="unified-geometric-tolerance-gtol-dialog">Unified Geometric Tolerance (GTOL) Dialog</h2><p>To better unify the experience across MBD and Drawings, the Geometric tolerance dialog box has been updated to better match the existing MBD Geometric tolerance dialog box. This slightly moves the add row button inline with the leader button. Additionally, the symbol drop-down has been replaced with a show/hide symbols button where the material conditions, free state, tangent plane, and projected tolerance zone modifiers have been consolidated.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="symbol-unit-conversion-across-drawing-units">Symbol Unit Conversion Across Drawing Units</h2><div><div><div><div><div><p>When changing drawing units, Onshape now automatically updates associated symbols, including GTOL, weld, and surface finish symbols. This also ensures that any related inspection data is accurately reflected, maintaining consistent manufacturing information across different unit settings.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div></div><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="additional-lower-right-rows-for-surface-finish-symbols">Additional Lower-Right Rows for Surface Finish Symbols</h2><p>The surface finish symbol tool in Drawings now supports adding up to 4 custom rows in the lower-right region. This enables designers to specify detailed manufacturing parameters, such as surface waviness characteristics or machining allowances.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="mbd-inspection-table-isolate-state-control">MBD Inspection Table Isolate State Control</h2><p>A prominent Isolate button in the MBD Inspection table allows users to quickly isolate and inspect candidate parts during Model-Based Definition workflows in a Multi-part Part Studio.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="data-management-improvements">Data Management Improvements</h1><h2 data-id="on-demand-folder-creation-in-move-and-copy-dialogs">On-Demand Folder Creation in Move and Copy Dialogs</h2><p>A new New Folder button inside the Move or Copy dialog allows users to create and instantly navigate into new folders on the fly. This capability is also available when copying workspaces within a document, streamlining file organization.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="release-candidate-naming-conventions">Release Candidate Naming Conventions</h2><p>Release candidate workflows now enforce standardized naming conventions, reducing release errors and improving audit traceability.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><div><br /></div><h1 data-id="pcb-studio-improvements">PCB Studio Improvements</h1><h2 data-id="rigid-flex-pcb-support-with-bends">Rigid-Flex PCB Support with Bends</h2><p>Onshape can create printed circuit board layouts from scratch, including flex and rigid information, and pass them to ECAD systems that support IDX 4.0.  See <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PCBStudio/rigid_flex_pcb.htm">Rigid-flex PCB</a> for more information.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><div><br /></div><h2 data-id="idx-4-0-support">IDX 4.0 support</h2><p>Onshape can import and export flex board information from IDX 4.0 files (including Cadence Allegro), maintain component placements across flattened and bent states in assemblies, and export modified models back to ECAD.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><h2 data-id="view-cube-in-pcb-studio">View Cube in PCB Studio</h2><p>The PCB Studio 3D viewport now features an updated View Cube that provides full UI/UX parity with standard Onshape Part Studios and Assemblies.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><div><br /></div><h1 data-id="cam-studio-improvements">CAM Studio Improvements</h1><h2 data-id="machine-retract-post-processing-for-heidenhain-controllers">Machine Retract Post-Processing for Heidenhain Controllers</h2><p>Enhanced post-processor support for generic Heidenhain and TNC640 controllers provides improved machine retract routines during multi-axis milling operations.</p><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="improved-cut-direction-handling-for-closed-loops">Improved Cut Direction Handling for Closed Loops</h2><p>CAM toolpath algorithms feature refined handling for loop cut directions, ensuring optimal toolpath orientation and surface finish on complex pocket boundaries.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="camera-oriented-normal-arrows">Camera-Oriented Normal Arrows</h2><p>Directional arrows in CAM Studio have been upgraded to automatically rotate so that their normal always points towards the camera. This solves previous visibility issues where arrow tips were difficult to see from certain angles. This auto-rotating behavior applies to all arrow types, ensuring their directions are always legible.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h1><br /></h1><h1 data-id="render-studio-improvements">Render Studio Improvements</h1><h2 data-id="multi-entity-tessellation-via-context-menu">Multi-Entity Tessellation via Context Menu</h2><p>Select multiple scene entities at once and modify their tessellation quality directly via the right-click context menu.</p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="linking-scene-appearances-to-library-appearances">Linking Scene Appearances to Library Appearances</h2><p>Render Studio offers to automatically link scene appearances to unmodified library appearances, simplifying material management and asset updates across rendering scenes.</p><div>
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</div><h1><br /></h1><br /><h1 data-id="mobile-improvements">Mobile Improvements</h1><h2 data-id="ar-view-for-ios-measure-improvements">AR View for iOS Measure improvements</h2>The Augmented Reality (AR) viewing mode on iOS includes options for <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/Mobile/viewing_models_with_ar_view.htm#measure-tool">measuring</a> the environment alongside your 3D model.<p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="learning-center-improvements">LEARNING CENTER IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="introduction-to-configurations">INTRODUCTION TO CONFIGURATIONS</h2><p>Our new course, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/learn/course/introduction-to-configurations">Introduction to Configurations</a>, covers the fundamentals of Onshape configurations, including part and assembly configuration basics, to help you efficiently create and manage multiple design variations within a single model.</p><h2 data-id="introduction-to-model-based-definition-mbd">INTRODUCTION TO MODEL-BASED DEFINITION (MBD)</h2><p>Learn more about our new MBD Drawing capabilities with the new video added to our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/model-based-definition-mbd">Introduction to Model-Based Definition (MBD)</a> course. </p><h2 data-id="learning-center-updates">LEARNING CENTER UPDATES</h2><p>Following our Self-Guided Onshape Bootcamp (English) update, we have updated our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/onshape-bootcamp-traditional-chinese">Self-Guided Onshape Bootcamp (Traditional Chinese)</a>, now designed to mirror the experience of our instructor-led Bootcamps. This comprehensive crash course helps you quickly learn Onshape’s powerful tools, unique benefits, and core workflows at your own pace.</p><p>We've refreshed several Learning Center articles with updated content, new feature coverage, and improved guidance to help you get even more out of Onshape. They are available in French, German, Japanese, and Spanish, making it easier for users around the world to learn in their preferred language.</p>&#13;
<ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/all-the-ways-to-use-mate-connectors">All the Way to Use Mate Connectors</a></li>&#13;
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/advanced-mating-techniques">Advanced Mating Techniques</a></li>&#13;
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/managing-user-teams-and-content">Managing Users, Teams, and Content</a></li>&#13;
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/using-onshape-read-only">Using Onshape as a Read-Only User</a></li>&#13;
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/how-to-use-where-used">How to Use Where Used</a></li>&#13;
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/security-and-it-checklist">Security and IT Checklist</a></li>&#13;
<li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/tips-for-high-quality-surfaces">Tips for High Quality Surfaces</a> </li></ul><p>As part of these updates, several courses now feature revised videos with current examples, streamlined instruction, and the latest Onshape features.</p>&#13;
<ul><li>Assembly mirror - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://earn.onshape.com/courses/advanced-onshape-assemblies">Advanced Onshape Assemblies</a></li>&#13;
<li>Rib feature - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://learn.onshape.com/courses/advanced-part-design">Advanced Part Design</a> </li>&#13;
<li>Revolve - <a rel="nofollow" href="http://learn.onshape.com/courses/introduction-to-part-studios">Introduction to Part Studios</a>  </li>&#13;
<li>Measure and Display mass and section properties -  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/navigating-a-document">Navigating a Document</a> </li></ul><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements, and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p><br />Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in documents created before this update.<p></p>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - August 7, 2026</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/31466/improvements-to-onshape-august-7-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:25:14 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>JeremyRegnerus</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This update introduces a host of new productivity enhancements to better streamline your experience in Onshape.<br /><h1 data-id="cad">CAD</h1><h2 data-id="persistent-center-of-mass-for-part-studio-drawings">Persistent Center of Mass for Part Studio &amp; Drawings </h2><div>Users can now make the center of mass persistently visible for any part in a Part studio allowing for independent and permanent visibility. This feature also supports Composite parts by displaying a combined center of mass that updates in real time as designs or materials change.<br /><br />Additionally, the center of mass is now a toggle that can display the center of mass symbol on each drawing view, which you can dimension to for improved design documentation.<br /><br /><div>
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</div></div><h2 data-id="frame-attributes-for-end-caps-gussets">Frame Attributes for End Caps &amp; Gussets</h2><div>This release expands the automatic process to include attributes from end caps and gussets, provided they are created before the cut list feature in the feature list. The update is intended to accelerate the frame creation process.<br /><br /><div>
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</div></div><h2 data-id="map-variable-auto-complete">Map Variable Auto-Complete</h2>Users can now more quickly reference the values from a Map variable by their key name by typing the name of the variable, followed by the period or an open bracket. Then, all the user needs to do is simply select the appropriate key-value pair from the drop-down list saving time when using these types of variables in Onshape.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="in-context-show-internal-geometry">In-Context Show Internal Geometry</h2>When working in-context, there is now an option to “Show internal geometry”, which will change the transparency of the in-context graphics to show the internal geometry of those components. You can also now select internal edges by holding down the alt key. This makes it easier to focus on the in-context elements that are most important to your design workflow.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="model-based-definition">Model Based Definition</h1><h2 data-id="mbd-updates">MBD Updates</h2><span>This release introduces two new enhancements to Model Based Definition capabilities. The first allows users to add datums directly to any side of geometric tolerance frames for improved feature control. Additionally, the platform now enables users to share specific parts with filtered MBD data via a link icon next to the document title, facilitating faster communication of critical information among contributors.<br /><br /></span><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="drawings">Drawings</h1><h2 data-id="iso-21920-surface-finish-symbols">ISO 21920 Surface Finish Symbols</h2><span>Onshape has introduced ISO 21920 standard surface finish symbols to help users meet specific manufacturing requirements for themselves and their clients. The update includes options for Basic, material removal required, and material removal prohibited symbols.<br /><br /></span><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="document-management">Document Management</h1><h2 data-id="allow-multiple-users-view-a-release-draft">Allow Multiple Users View a Release Draft</h2><span>Other members of your team can now view release drafts to review any part numbers, properties, release names, notes, and approvers before a formal release is completed. This means more people can verify the information in a release is correct before the release is finalized.<br /><br /></span><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="link-to-versions-from-the-revision-history-dialog">Link to Versions from the Revision History Dialog</h2>Onshape now provides a hyperlink to the released version of an item from the Revision history dialog. This streamlines the process of reviewing and comparing previous revisions of a design.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="feature-studio">Feature Studio</h1><h2 data-id="top-level-navigation">Top Level Navigation</h2>Top level navigation is a new feature in Feature Studios that makes it easier to find specific keywords in your custom features. Likewise, the symbols use different visual queues for the different types of keywords.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="find-replace">Find &amp; Replace</h2>Search in Feature Studios now supports replace  across multiple Feature Studios in a workspace. Regular expressions and capture group references are supported.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="setproperty-setting-materials-with-more-properties">setProperty Setting Materials With More Properties</h2>Within your custom features, you can now add additional material properties with setProperty for the physical characteristics of the material such as yield strength, Young's modulus, tensile strength, etc.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="administration-and-user-settings">Administration and User Settings</h1><h2 data-id="onshape-labs-featurescript-co-complete-settings">Onshape Labs &amp; FeatureScript Co-Complete Settings</h2><span>You can choose to enable Onshape Labs features using multiple methods found in the help documentation <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/Home/onshape_labs.htm">here</a>. Once you agree to the terms of use, you can select which experimental features to enable.<br /><br />The first of these Labs features is available to enable for FeatureScript Co-complete.</span><span><br /><br /></span><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="context-menu-actions-for-users">Context Menu Actions for Users</h2><span>New context menu options are available when managing users. These include adding multiple users to a team in one right click option and the ability to create a new team when selecting multiple users. These options streamline the process of managing users and the teams they belong to.<br /><br /></span><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="learning-center-updates">Learning Center Updates</h1><h2 data-id="self-guided-onshape-bootcamp">Self-Guided Onshape Bootcamp</h2>Jump-start your Onshape journey with our <a rel="nofollow" href="http://learn.onshape.com/courses/self-guided-onshape-bootcamp">Self-Guided Onshape Bootcamp (English)</a> course. Now designed to mirror the experience of our instructor-led Bootcamps, this comprehensive crash course helps you quickly learn Onshape’s powerful tools, unique benefits, and core workflows at your own pace.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/xx/m30ilnc5n701.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/xx/m30ilnc5n701.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/xx/m30ilnc5n701.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/xx/m30ilnc5n701.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/xx/m30ilnc5n701.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/xx/m30ilnc5n701.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/xx/m30ilnc5n701.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/xx/m30ilnc5n701.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br />Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements, and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.<br /><br />Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in documents created before this update.]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - July 17, 2026</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/31290/improvements-to-onshape-july-17-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>Aaron_Magnin</dc:creator>
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  This month’s release introduces several time-saving enhancements across modeling, drawings, and data management, designed to improve clarity and accelerate your product development workflow.<br /><br /></div><h1 data-id="onshape-labs">ONSHAPE LABS</h1><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/en/features/onshape-labs">Onshape Labs </a>is a new initiative for rapidly developing and testing cutting-edge capabilities, including AI-driven tools, directly within the Onshape cloud-native CAD and PDM platform. By combining early customer feedback with rapid product releases outside of Onshape’s standard 3-week release cycle, Onshape Labs creates a faster path to deliver advanced tools. <div><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ux/ahc2bscysqi0.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ux/ahc2bscysqi0.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/ux/ahc2bscysqi0.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/ux/ahc2bscysqi0.jpg 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/ux/ahc2bscysqi0.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/ux/ahc2bscysqi0.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/ux/ahc2bscysqi0.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/ux/ahc2bscysqi0.jpg 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ux/ahc2bscysqi0.jpg" sizes="100vw" /><br /></p></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><h2 data-id="nvidia-simready-publisher">NVIDIA SIMREADY PUBLISHER</h2>Onshape Labs introduces the NVIDIA SimReady Publisher, available in the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/appstore/apps/Onshape%20Labs/69822d641e96df67fb56cea8">Onshape App store</a>.  Go from CAD to advanced simulation faster with direct publishing from Onshape to platforms compatible with NVIDIA Omniverse, including Isaac Sim. Define robotics behavior within your Onshape assemblies, export simulation-ready<span> OpenUSD data, and keep simulations synchronized as designs change. A robust feedback and update loop between design, simulation, and controls development helps robotics teams iterate confidently as hardware evolves.<br /></span><br /><div>
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<h2 data-id="mutual-trim-across-multiple-surfaces">MUTUAL TRIM ACROSS MULTIPLE SURFACES</h2>&#13;
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  Mutual Trim now supports operations across multiple surfaces simultaneously. A new "surface to keep" selection allows you to easily specify exactly which geometry remains, streamlining complex surfacing tasks.&#13;
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<h2 data-id="support-chains-of-curves-in-the-slot-sketch-tool">SUPPORT CHAINS OF CURVES IN THE SLOT SKETCH TOOL</h2>&#13;
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/Sketch/slot.htm#Chain">Chained sketch slots</a> allow Onshape users to create complex sketch slots more efficiently. This enhancement enables selecting multiple chained entities, including lines, arcs, ellipses, and splines, to create continuously trimmed slots. This is particularly useful for complex CAM toolpaths and other design elements, as it eliminates the need for manual trimming or selecting multiple regions, significantly simplifying the slot creation process.</p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="query-variable-adjacent-selection-type">QUERY VARIABLE: ADJACENT SELECTION TYPE</h2>&#13;
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  A new "Adjacent" selection type has been added to Query variables, making it easier to build robust, parametric selections that reference neighboring entities automatically.&#13;
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<h2 data-id="enhanced-circular-measurements">ENHANCED CIRCULAR MEASUREMENTS</h2>&#13;
<p>Quick measurements for circular selections now automatically display comprehensive data—including min/max, center, and axis distances—giving you the dimensions you need with fewer clicks.</p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="boundary-surface-approximation-failures">BOUNDARY SURFACE APPROXIMATION FAILURES</h2>&#13;
<p>The underlying algorithms for the Boundary Surface feature have been updated. While the user interface remains unchanged, the update yields higher-quality surfaces and reduces 'inconsistent boundary conditions' warnings. The distribution of control points and knots is also cleaner using the new algorithm, improving boundary surface workflows.</p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/n4/z2qkxj61f4gf.jpg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/n4/z2qkxj61f4gf.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/n4/z2qkxj61f4gf.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/n4/z2qkxj61f4gf.jpg 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/n4/z2qkxj61f4gf.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/n4/z2qkxj61f4gf.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/n4/z2qkxj61f4gf.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/n4/z2qkxj61f4gf.jpg 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/n4/z2qkxj61f4gf.jpg" sizes="100vw" /><br /></p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="resize-part-dropdown-and-tooltip-for-configured-properties">RESIZE PART DROPDOWN AND TOOLTIP FOR CONFIGURED PROPERTIES</h2>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="forward-and-back-navigation-in-feature-studios">FORWARD AND BACK NAVIGATION IN FEATURE STUDIOS</h2><p>Navigation inside Feature Studios has been enhanced with native Forward and Back capabilities, greatly speeding up custom FeatureScript development workflows.</p><p><i>
    
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  You can now define instance-specific properties directly at the Assembly level. This allows for greater metadata flexibility without having to alter the properties of the original part.&#13;
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<h2 data-id="moving-mate-connector-following-geometry">MOVING MATE CONNECTOR FOLLOWING GEOMETRY</h2>&#13;
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  Mate connectors will now intelligently follow their underlying reference geometry if that geometry is modified or moved.&#13;
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<h2 data-id="post-settings-for-machine-retracts">POST SETTINGS FOR "MACHINE RETRACTS"</h2>&#13;
<p>CAM studio now offers the ability to set default machine retracts for the following post-processors:</p>&#13;
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  <li>Fanuc 31i B</li>&#13;
  <li>Tormach PathPilot</li>&#13;
  <li>Penta TCPC-Kinetic</li>&#13;
  <li>Datron Next</li>&#13;
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</ul><p>In post settings, users can now choose reference point G28, second reference point G30, or machine system G53 on tool changes, work planes that change orientation, and program end.</p>&#13;
<ul><li><strong>Reference point G28:</strong> G28 Z0 / G28 X0 Y0</li>&#13;
  <li><strong>Second reference point G30:</strong> G91 G30 Z0 / G30 Y0</li>&#13;
  <li><strong>Machine system G53:</strong> G90 G53 Z0 / G53 Y0</li>&#13;
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  Cut features now have improved logic to automatically determine the correct cut direction based on your selected reference geometry.&#13;
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<br /></i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements, and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p><p><i></i></p><p>Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in documents created before this update.</p>]]>
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        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/31232/improvements-to-onshape-june-26-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:34:20 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This release brings Asynchronous simulation; submit studies and keep modeling without waiting for results to complete. It also includes improvements to CAD features, rendering tools, manufacturing, and administration.<br /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="cad">CAD</h1><h2 data-id="asynchronous-simulation">ASYNCHRONOUS SIMULATION</h2><p>A new Results and history table displays all simulation jobs: queued, in-progress, and complete. Submit studies while modeling. Jobs run independently without blocking your work. Results are stored permanently in version control history with full logging of conditions and outcomes for traceability. See the new <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/Assembly/asynchronous_simulation.htm">Asynchronous Simulation topic in the Onshape Help </a>for more information.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><em><br /></em></p><h1 data-id="render-studio-advanced">RENDER STUDIO ADVANCED</h1><h2 data-id="camera-gaze-direction-indicator">CAMERA GAZE DIRECTION INDICATOR</h2><p>Render Studio now includes a camera gaze direction indicator in the environment lighting editor, making it easier to orient environment lighting relative to the camera for more accurate and predictable rendering setups.  Also, physical lights and volumes can be duplicated.</p><p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/r7hra3dw9e/</div>
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</div><p><em><br /></em></p><h1 data-id="cam-studio">CAM STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="create-machine-dialog-modernization">'CREATE MACHINE' DIALOG MODERNIZATION</h2><p>This update announces improvements to Onshape's CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing) user interface, specifically focusing on machine creation functionality. Building on previous UI updates that enhanced job creation, setup creation, and work plane creation dialog, the latest release extends these improvements to machine creation. The goal is to create a more consistent and familiar user experience by aligning the CAM interface more closely with the broader Onshape UI design language.</p><div><div></div></div><p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/fcgvt78ff2/</div>
    </div>
</div><h2><br /></h2><h2 data-id="generic-datron-post-processor">GENERIC DATRON POST PROCESSOR</h2><p>A new generic Datron post processor is now available out of the box. Shops running Datron machines can get started without creating a custom post processor from scratch.</p><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="import-export">IMPORT/EXPORT</h1><h2 data-id="glb-format-translation">GLB FORMAT TRANSLATION</h2><p>GLB format translation is now integrated into Onshape, expanding interoperability for visualization, XR, AR, and VR pipelines.</p><p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/77f8jy2bqg/</div>
    </div>
</div><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="enterprise">ENTERPRISE</h1><div>Improvements to the company user list for all Enterprise level accounts (Onshape Enterprise, Onshape Government, Education Enterprise) help admins more efficiently manage large user bases and cohort rosters.<br /><span><br />
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/dftfdb7lb2/</span></div>
    
<p><br /></p><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p><p>Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update. Mobile app interface updates occur via the Apple App store or Google Play store and happen in the days following the update.</p>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - June 5, 2026</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/31101/improvements-to-onshape-june-5-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>Aaron_Magnin</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">31101@/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<div>&#13;
  With summer around the corner, this release focuses on making everyday work more efficient through a set of updates that improve usability, clarity, and overall workflow.&#13;
</div>&#13;
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<h1 data-id="cad">CAD</h1>&#13;
&#13;
<h2 data-id="specify-length-of-routing-curve">SPECIFY LENGTH OF ROUTING CURVE</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  Onshape has introduced a new feature for routing curves that allows users to specify a desired length for spline curves used in products such as hoses. This manufacturing-focused enhancement automatically adjusts the curve length to match the specified value, eliminating the need for complex calculations or manual adjustments. The feature is particularly useful for designing products that need to meet specific length requirements for manufacturing or purchasing purposes. See the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PartStudio/routing_curve.htm#StepsDPoints">Routing Curve</a> topic in the Help Documentation for more information.</p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="persistent-measure">PERSISTENT MEASURE</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  Measurement visualization has been enhanced to remain visible on screen and update in real time during interaction, providing a clearer, more consistent view without requiring rebuilds.&#13;
</p>&#13;
<p><i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/t5fdzei8f7&amp;nbsp;
    
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<h2 data-id="sweep-twist-scale-for-profiles-not-coincident-to-path">SWEEP, TWIST, &amp; SCALE FOR PROFILES NOT COINCIDENT TO PATH</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  Onshape now supports twist and scale for sweep profiles that are not coincident to the sweep path. This enhancement opens up new design possibilities and gives users more creative freedom when incorporating complex sweep operations into their CAD models. &#13;
</p>&#13;
<p><i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/a8x4bknnjq&amp;nbsp;
    
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<h2 data-id="ignore-faulty-parts">IGNORE FAULTY PARTS</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  You can now right-click and ignore faulty parts to move them from an error to a warning state, allowing releases to proceed while maintaining clear visual indicators across Part Studios, assemblies, and drawings.&#13;
</p>&#13;
<p><i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/7lp8kyvyu4
    
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<h1 data-id="drawings">DRAWINGS</h1>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="arc-length-dimension">ARC LENGTH DIMENSION</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/Drawing/drawing_-_arc_length_dimension.htm?TocPath=Drawings%7CDimensions%7C_____9">Arc length dimensions</a> present a new way to define curved geometry in your drawings in Onshape.&#13;
</p>&#13;
<p><i>
    
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&#13;
<h2 data-id="attach-comment-to-sketch-dimensions">ATTACH COMMENT TO SKETCH DIMENSIONS</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  This release introduces the ability to tag comments directly to sketch dimensions. This makes it easier to communicate your thoughts and ideas with the rest of your team by allowing you to target specific dimensions.&#13;
</p>&#13;
<p></p><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/c50wivjuqh</div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="axis-auxiliary-views">AXIS AUXILIARY VIEWS</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  Onshape has released a new feature that allows users to create auxiliary views along a cylindrical axis, in addition to previous options. This enhancement enables engineers to capture manufacturing details at non-orthogonal angles by selecting a circular edge to use its axis as the direction for the auxiliary view. This new capability is particularly valuable for complex compound angled geometry, reducing the need for multiple projection and auxiliary views to capture relevant information. See the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/Drawing/auxiliary_view.htm?TocPath=Drawings%7CViews%7C_____2">Auxiliary View</a> topic in the Help documentation for more information.</p>&#13;
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&#13;
<h2 data-id="hole-and-shaft-fit-tolerance-standard-selection">HOLE AND SHAFT FIT TOLERANCE STANDARD SELECTION</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  Onshape now allows you to specify a standard different from the drawing standard when defining hole or shaft fit tolerances. This enables users to filter tolerances regardless of standard for their specific manufacturing needs.&#13;
</p>&#13;
<p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/glikq454bo&amp;nbsp;</div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="replicate-chamfer-dimension">REPLICATE CHAMFER DIMENSION</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/Drawing/views.htm#replicate-annotations">Replicate Annotations (Beta)</a> now supports replicating chamfer annotations.&#13;
</p>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  <img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/wy/7aft05to8g55.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/wy/7aft05to8g55.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/wy/7aft05to8g55.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/wy/7aft05to8g55.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/wy/7aft05to8g55.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/wy/7aft05to8g55.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/wy/7aft05to8g55.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/wy/7aft05to8g55.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/wy/7aft05to8g55.png" sizes="100vw" /></p>&#13;
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<h1 data-id="render-studio">RENDER STUDIO</h1>&#13;
&#13;
<h2 data-id="replace-reference">REPLACE REFERENCE</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  Render Studio now lets you replace references for top-level Part Studios, assemblies, or parts, while preserving your scene structure and automatically updating all associated data for faster configuration-based rendering.&#13;
</p>&#13;
<p><i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/6whl1hruv0&amp;nbsp;
    
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&#13;
<h1 data-id="enterprise">ENTERPRISE</h1>&#13;
&#13;
<h2 data-id="folder-and-project-filtering">FOLDER AND PROJECT FILTERING</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
  Onshape Enterprise users will now find a filter in the Documents view for folders and projects. This makes it easier to find the documents you want to work on and enables you to focus on the specific task at hand. &#13;
</p>&#13;
<p><i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/cs2f2w170n
    
<br /><br /></i></p>&#13;
&#13;
&#13;
<h1 data-id="mobile">MOBILE</h1>&#13;
&#13;
<h2 data-id="routing-curve-tool-in-ios-and-android">ROUTING CURVE TOOL IN iOS AND ANDROID</h2>&#13;
<p>Routing curves for developing 3D paths, routes, and curves are now built into the mobile Onshape app. A triad manipulator is also available to edit the positions of each point on the path.</p>&#13;
<div>&#13;
  <i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/92ja3se1hh&amp;nbsp;</i></div>
    
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&#13;
<h2 data-id="show-and-reset-scale-in-ar-view">SHOW AND RESET SCALE IN AR VIEW</h2>&#13;
<p>AR View now shows a scale factor above the model during pinching gestures, with the option to reset to full scale.</p>&#13;
<div>&#13;
  <i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/4ciqcesf5z&amp;nbsp;</i></div>
    
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&#13;
&#13;
&#13;
<p>&#13;
  Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements, and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the &#13;
  <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.&#13;
</p>&#13;
&#13;
<p>&#13;
  <strong>Remember:</strong> The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in documents created before this update. Mobile app interface updates are available via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and are released in the days following the update.&#13;
</p>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - April 24, 2026</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/30823/improvements-to-onshape-april-24-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">30823@/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>This update introduces a significant new cloud-to-cloud integration between Onshape PCB Studio and Altium 365, along with enhancements across CAD, MBD, and Data Management. It also includes a comprehensive new course to help you get started with CAM Studio, along with additional updates to the Learning Center. Let us proceed without delay.</p><p><br /></p>&#13;
<h1 data-id="pcb-studio">PCB STUDIO</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="altium-365-integration-with-onshape-pcb-studio">ALTIUM 365 INTEGRATION WITH ONSHAPE PCB STUDIO</h2>&#13;
<p>Onshape PCB Studio connects directly to Altium 365 via cloud-to-cloud integration, eliminating the need for locally managed files.  Electrical and mechanical teams exchange board data, components, and design changes in real time using Altium credentials, and reusable MCAD libraries populate automatically from shared components.  See <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PCBStudio/pcb_studios.htm#altium">Altium integration</a> for more information.</p>&#13;
<p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/txv6ulu1z0</div>
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<h1 data-id="cad">CAD</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="move-multiple-routing-curve-control-points-simultaneously">MOVE MULTIPLE ROUTING CURVE CONTROL POINTS SIMULTANEOUSLY</h2>&#13;
<div><div><div><div><div><p>Editing routing curves is now faster and more efficient, with the ability to select and move multiple control points at once using a precisely positioned triad. This enables cleaner, more consistent edits with fewer steps and greater control—especially for complex routing geometry.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div></div><p></p><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/gl06j0koij</div>
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<h2 data-id="highlight-part-when-editing-in-context">HIGHLIGHT PART WHEN EDITING IN-CONTEXT</h2>&#13;
<div><div><div><div><div><p>When selecting a part in an assembly and choosing Edit In-Context or Switch to Part Studio, Onshape will now open that Part Studio with the chosen component selected and highlighted in the graphics area and Parts list of the Part Studio. This will save time by eliminating the need to find the component you wish to work on.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div></div><p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/li6q08s0gt</div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="reduce-mouse-move-hover-highlight">REDUCE MOUSE MOVE HOVER HIGHLIGHT</h2><p></p><div><div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p>In Onshape’s continued effort to increase performance for complex models; now as you move over geometry rapidly, Onshape will delay highlighting that geometry. This will both make it less distracting and more performant as every entity hovered over no longer needs to appear on screen.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/w9znb4l4de</div>
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</div><p><br /></p>&#13;
<h2 data-id="model-based-definition-support-for-centerline-dimensions-in-sketches">MODEL-BASED DEFINITION SUPPORT FOR CENTERLINE DIMENSIONS IN SKETCHES</h2>&#13;
<p>Model-based definition supports centerline dimensions in sketches and provides full support for all sketched hole and shaft tolerance types. </p><p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/lcdhsljnkd</div>
    </div>
</div><p><br /></p>&#13;
<h1 data-id="data-management">DATA MANAGEMENT</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="subfolder-sharing">SUBFOLDER SHARING</h2>&#13;
<p>Administrators can now share subfolders to users and teams with settings independent of their parent folder. This opens up new collaborative and organizational opportunities for companies, their designers, and even external participants of the design process.</p><p>When shared into a subfolder in this way, end users who do not have access to the parent folder can access these shared folders via the “Shared with me” button in the left-hand navigation of the Documents page.</p><p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/uyytggi0je</div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="add-to-release-from-other-documents-in-a-version">ADD TO RELEASE FROM OTHER DOCUMENTS IN A VERSION</h2><p></p><div><div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><p>It is now possible to add additional elements from other documents to a Release candidate, even when the Release candidate was initiated from an existing version. You can select from which version of these other documents the revision will be created in. Once approved, a revision is applied to all elements in their selected versions.</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/my2uxlvtj3</div>
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</div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="drawings">DRAWINGS</h1><h2 data-id="highlight-hole-callouts-across-drawing-views">HIGHLIGHT HOLE CALLOUTS ACROSS DRAWING VIEWS</h2><p></p><div><div></div></div><p></p><div><p>You can now hover over hole callouts that utilize quantity on drawings to highlight all of the holes that the annotation references in Onshape.</p></div><p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/jruh2uzhdv</div>
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</div><p><br /></p>&#13;
<h1 data-id="render-studio">RENDER STUDIO</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="live-navigation">LIVE NAVIGATION</h2>&#13;
<p>Render Studio continuously updates the rendered view as the camera moves, improving interactive performance and providing immediate visual feedback as you frame a shot or adjust the composition. </p><p></p><div>
    <div>
        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/cr0lbxxy61</div>
    </div>
</div><p><br /></p>&#13;
<h1 data-id="learning-center">LEARNING CENTER</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="introduction-to-cam-studio">INTRODUCTION TO CAM STUDIO</h2>&#13;
<p></p><p>We are excited to announce that the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/introduction-to-cam-studio-course" title="Link: https://learn.onshape.com/courses/introduction-to-cam-studio-course">Introduction to CAM Studio</a> course has been updated! The refreshed introduction provides clearer guidance, streamlined navigation tips, and an overview of new features to help learners get started quickly and confidently.</p><h2 data-id="learning-center-updates">LEARNING CENTER UPDATES</h2><p>We have begun updating all Learning Center articles. The following have been completed so far, each translated into French, German, Spanish, and Japanese: </p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/mating-basics">Mating Basics</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/advanced-mating-techniques" title="Link: https://learn.onshape.com/courses/advanced-mating-techniques">Advanced Mating Techniques</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/parametric-variables-vs-configuration-variables" title="Link: https://learn.onshape.com/courses/parametric-variables-vs-configuration-variables">Parametric Variables vs. Configuration Variables</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/onshapes-standard-content" title="Link: https://learn.onshape.com/courses/onshapes-standard-content">Onshape Standard Content</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/learn/article/onshape-faq">Onshape FAQ</a></li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/enterprise-faq">Enterprise FAQ</a></li><li>Onshape Arena <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/onshape-arena-connection-admin-guide">Admin</a> and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/onshape-arena-connection-user-guide">User</a> Guides </li><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/sharing-outside-an-enterprise">Sharing Outside an Enterprise</a></li></ul><p><br /></p>&#13;
<p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p>&#13;
<p><strong>Remember:</strong> The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update. Mobile app interface updates occur via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and happen in the days following the update.</p>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - May 15, 2026</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/30974/improvements-to-onshape-may-15-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">30974@/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p>&#13;
</p><p>&#13;
</p><p>&#13;
</p>This release introduces new user interface enhancements and workflows across the board to help make your daily work more efficient, plus an illuminating new explicit Light experience for Render Studio Advanced users.<h1 data-id="cad">CAD</h1><h2 data-id="mate-connectors-referencing-a-mate-connector">MATE CONNECTORS REFERENCING A MATE CONNECTOR</h2><div><div><div><div><div><p>Onshape has introduced the ability for Mate Connectors to directly reference other Mate Connectors, enhancing design intelligence and robustness. This capability works in both Part Studios and Assemblies. This can make it easier to access deeply nested Mate Connectors at the assembly level and provide more convenient references for mates.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div></div><p><i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/1w425ny9ep
    
</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><h2 data-id="type-filter-for-model-based-definition-inspection-table">TYPE FILTER FOR MODEL-BASED DEFINITION INSPECTION TABLE</h2><p>The MBD inspection table now includes a type filter, making it easier to sort and review inspection data by annotation type.</p><p><i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/dvpux9hocd
    
</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><h2 data-id="ai-advisor-markdown-rendering">AI ADVISOR MARKDOWN RENDERING</h2><p>AI Advisor now properly renders markdown code blocks, improving readability of code snippets and technical responses.</p><p><i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/sribx9gg5o
    
</i></p><p><em><br /></em></p><p><em><br /></em></p><h1 data-id="drawings">DRAWINGS</h1><h2 data-id="hatch-halos-for-annotations">HATCH HALOS FOR ANNOTATIONS</h2><div><div><div><div><div><p>Halos now appear around the border of annotations that cross over, or reside overtop of hatched areas on a drawing, so they are not obscured by the hatch pattern. This makes drawings with complex hatch patterns easier to detail, and more readable.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div></div><p><i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/fu5mxt2lhg
    
</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p><em>&#13;
</em></p><h1 data-id="pcb-studio">PCB STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="hole-filtering-support">HOLE FILTERING SUPPORT</h2><p>PCB Studio now supports hole filtering, allowing you to more precisely control which holes are included in your board layout.</p><p><i>
    
        https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/op2ke9qdr0
    
</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><h1 data-id="cam-studio">CAM STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="setup-dialog-redesign">SETUP DIALOG REDESIGN</h2><p>The CAM Setup operation has been converted to a native Onshape-style feature dialog, improving consistency and usability across the platform.</p><p><i>
    
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</p><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p><p><strong>Remember:</strong> The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update. Mobile app interface updates occur via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and happen in the days following the update.</p>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - March 13, 2026</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/30410/improvements-to-onshape-march-13-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">30410@/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[<p></p>&#13;
<p>Has it been another 3 weeks? This update brings a focused set of refinements across CAD, Model-Based Definition, Render Studio and Mobile, delivering greater precision, clarity, and creative control across Onshape workflows. Let's jump right in.</p>&#13;
<h1 data-id="cad">CAD</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="urdf-export">URDF EXPORT</h2>&#13;
<p>Onshape exports natively to the Unified Robot Description Format (URDF), the standard file format for describing robot models in simulation environments such as <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ros.org/">ROS</a>, <a rel="nofollow" href="https://developer.nvidia.com/isaac/sim">NVIDIA Isaac Sim</a>, and more. This eliminates the need for external conversion tools and streamlines robotics design workflows end to end.</p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="edit-curve-control-point-improvements">EDIT CURVE – CONTROL POINT IMPROVEMENTS</h2>&#13;
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PartStudio/edit_curve.htm#edit-curve-D">Edit Curve</a> ships with improved control point behavior, delivering smoother and more predictable curve manipulation. Achieving the exact desired shape takes fewer adjustments and less time.</p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="connection-analysis-g3-support">CONNECTION ANALYSIS – G3 SUPPORT</h2>&#13;
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/View/connection_analysis.htm?TocPath=Model%20Evaluation%20Tools%7CAnalysis%20Tools%7C_____3">Connection analysis</a> evaluates G3 (curvature rate of change) continuity, giving surfacing designers the ability to verify the smoothest possible transitions between surfaces. This is a critical capability for Class-A and aesthetic surfacing work.</p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="mbd-minimum-and-maximum-cylinder-distance">MBD – MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CYLINDER DISTANCE</h2>&#13;
<p>MBD dimensions support minimum and maximum cylinder distance annotations, enabling more complete and precise communication of cylindrical feature requirements directly within the 3D model.</p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="mbd-fillet-dimension">MBD – FILLET DIMENSION</h2>&#13;
<p>A new Fillet dimension tool in MBD automatically associates the fillet default tolerance schema, ensuring the correct tolerance value is applied every time on both native and imported parts.</p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="improved-row-highlight-for-table-rows-in-onshape-tables">IMPROVED ROW HIGHLIGHT FOR TABLE ROWS IN ONSHAPE TABLES</h2>&#13;
<p>Table row highlighting in Onshape tables delivers sharper visual clarity. Active rows stand out more clearly across BOMs, configurations, and custom tables, reducing errors and speeding up review.</p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="in-context-without-insertion">IN-CONTEXT WITHOUT INSERTION</h2>&#13;
<p>Parts created in-context within a Part Studio no longer require immediate insertion into the originating assembly. </p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="mate-connector-as-reference-coordinate-system-for-measurement">MATE CONNECTOR AS REFERENCE COORDINATE SYSTEM FOR MEASUREMENT</h2>&#13;
<p>The <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/View/measure_tool.htm?Highlight=measure">measure tool</a> accepts a Mate Connector as a reference coordinate system, returning dimensions relative to both the position and orientation of the selected Mate Connector rather than the default coordinate system. A new quick list view for measurement selections also makes it faster to review and remove any selected references.</p>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="use-pen-input-as-mouse">USE PEN INPUT AS MOUSE</h2>&#13;
<p>Onshape treats stylus and pen input devices as full mouse equivalents. Users on pen-enabled tablets and touchscreen devices get a more natural and fluid design experience without any loss of precision.</p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ds/31nv85sa2dxj.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ds/31nv85sa2dxj.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/ds/31nv85sa2dxj.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/ds/31nv85sa2dxj.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/ds/31nv85sa2dxj.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/ds/31nv85sa2dxj.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/ds/31nv85sa2dxj.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/ds/31nv85sa2dxj.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ds/31nv85sa2dxj.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /></p><h1 data-id="simulation">SIMULATION</h1><h2 data-id="solver-performance">SOLVER PERFORMANCE</h2><p>A new update to the Onshape Simulation solver for Professional and Enterprise users delivers noticeable speed improvements in Modal Analysis and Linear Static Inertial Relief.</p><p></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="render-studio-projector-auto-fit">RENDER STUDIO PROJECTOR AUTO-FIT</h2>&#13;
<p>The Render Studio <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/RenderStudio/render_studio_interface_scene_list.htm#assigning-a-uv-projector">projector</a> gains an auto-fit option, automatically adjusting the projection to best match scene geometry. Scene setup moves faster, and projected textures and patterns align correctly without manual fine-tuning.</p><p></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="render-studio-advanced-environment-lighting">RENDER STUDIO ADVANCED – ENVIRONMENT LIGHTING</h2>&#13;
<p>Render Studio Advanced introduces expanded controls for environment lighting, opening more creative options for scene composition. Fine-tune environment maps, manage multiple light sources, and produce more realistic and polished product visualizations.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="cam-studio">CAM STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="post-processors">POST-PROCESSORS</h2>Machine support has been added for the following:<br /><br /><div>Haas VF-1, VF-2, DT-1, and Mini Mill for CHC<br />Post support for Mach 3</div><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="mobile">MOBILE</h1><h2 data-id="sketch-chamfer">SKETCH CHAMFER</h2><p>Sketch Chamfer arrives in the Onshape mobile app for iOS and Android.  Add chamfers to sketch profiles directly from a mobile device.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="section-view-preserved-for-in-context-edits">SECTION VIEW PRESERVED FOR IN-CONTEXT EDITS</h2><p>Inside of an assembly on iOS, you can create a Part studio and preserve the Section view if it is active when creating the context state, enabling for better visualization of your assembly's current position when designing parts in-context.</p><p></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="learning-center">LEARNING CENTER</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="model-based-definition-mbd">MODEL-BASED DEFINITION (MBD)</h2><p>The Learning Center now offers the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/learn/course/model-based-definition-mbd">Model-Based Definition (MBD)</a> course, where you learn how to work with the Inspection table and build out your MBD data directly in Onshape.</p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/0p/8gwhhn7y50cd.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/0p/8gwhhn7y50cd.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/0p/8gwhhn7y50cd.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/0p/8gwhhn7y50cd.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/0p/8gwhhn7y50cd.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/0p/8gwhhn7y50cd.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/0p/8gwhhn7y50cd.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/0p/8gwhhn7y50cd.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/0p/8gwhhn7y50cd.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /></p><p><br /></p>&#13;
<p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p>&#13;
<p><strong>Remember:</strong> The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update. Mobile app interface updates occur via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and happen in the days following the update.</p><div>&#13;
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - April 3, 2026</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/30636/improvements-to-onshape-april-3-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:17:52 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
        <guid isPermaLink="false">30636@/discussions</guid>
        <description><![CDATA[The latest update to Onshape brings upgraded surfacing tools, new user interface preferences and abilities across the product, plus exciting new machine learning technology being implemented to help you make drawings faster!  <br /><br /><h1 data-id="cad">CAD</h1><h2 data-id="bezier-curves-subdivision-split-and-trim">BEZIER CURVES: SUBDIVISION SPLIT AND TRIM</h2><p>Bezier curve editing is now more predictable. When splitting or trimming a Bezier curve, the original shape and curvature are preserved while maintaining the same degree of smoothness. Each resulting segment gains its own control points, enabling precise local edits without impacting the rest of the curve.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="ruled-surface-normal-to-a-reference-face">RULED SURFACE NORMAL TO A REFERENCE FACE</h2><p>Create ruled surfaces normal to a reference face using curves that don't need to be adjacent edges of that face.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="table-access-variables-for-variable-studio">TABLE ACCESS VARIABLES FOR VARIABLE STUDIO</h2><p>Variable studios now support adding variables from an imported table such as a CSV file. Users are presented with a new From Import variable type, where they will be prompted to provide the source and cell selection criteria similar to the recently introduced Part Studio variable support for imported tables.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div>To see examples of how to use these variables, you can see it in action when this was <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/en/resource-center/what-is-new/link-part-studio-context-assembly-named-positions-adaptive-cutting-cam-studio-end-conditions-revolve">previously released for Part Studios</a>.<br />Additionally, you can configure fields to extract different table values depending on your Onshape configuration. To further understand the depth of this functionality, we encourage you to review the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PartStudio/variable.htm?_gl=1*11izauq*_gcl_au*MjA4MTg0ODk3OS4xNzY4OTE5MDc1#fromTableD">help documentation</a>. (edited) </div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="sketch-graphics-preferences">SKETCH GRAPHICS PREFERENCES</h2><p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/View/graphics_preferences.htm">Graphics preferences</a> now include sketch display options.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="section-view-along-standard-planes">SECTION VIEW ALONG STANDARD PLANES</h2><p>Section views in support additional options for cutting along standard X, Y, and Z planes, giving you faster access to common cross-section orientations, especially in Assemblies.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><br /><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="comments-with-model-based-definition">COMMENTS WITH MODEL-BASED DEFINITION</h2><p>Markup works with Model-Based Definition and the Inspection panel, capturing and preserving context within the markup.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="drawings">DRAWINGS</h1><div><h2 data-id="beta-replicate-annotations">BETA: REPLICATE ANNOTATIONS</h2><p>This update sees the Beta release of <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/Drawing/views.htm#replicate-annotations">Replicate annotations</a> for drawings. Replicate annotations uses machine learning and probabilistic matching to automate the transfer of annotations, including dimensions, tolerances, layout, and placement, from one drawing view to another, even in a different drawing. Although it uses machine learning techniques, it only looks at the model at run-time when you invoke the command; It does not train on your data. We’re truly excited about this new beta technology and the possibilities it may unlock in the future. We encourage you to try it out and provide feedback on where it could be improved, what doesn’t work the way you expected, and what you would love to see next.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p></div><h2 data-id="additional-units">ADDITIONAL UNITS</h2><p>Onshape provides four new units to display on your detail drawings. These new units are Centimeters, Meters, Feet (with decimals), and Yards. These are available for the overall units, dual units, and overridden units. When displayed as dual or overridden units, the appropriate abbreviated units suffix will be displayed. Additionally, these four new units can be selected when creating a new drawing in Onshape as well.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="double-negative-and-positive-tolerance-buttons">DOUBLE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE TOLERANCE BUTTONS</h2><p>Onshape now provides buttons on the tolerance controls for double positive or negative deviations on your drawing dimensions and hole callouts. This makes it easier to add tolerances where both deviations must be negative or positive. This subtle improvement streamlines adding complex tolerances to your drawing dimensions.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="data-management">DATA MANAGEMENT</h1><h2 data-id="tab-manager-user-preferences-and-deep-folder-nesting">TAB MANAGER USER PREFERENCES AND DEEP FOLDER NESTING</h2><p>Tab Manager gains user preference controls and support for folders nested 10 levels deep from the root folder, giving teams more flexibility in organizing document tabs.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="resize-bom-template-in-company-settings">RESIZE BOM TEMPLATE IN COMPANY SETTINGS</h2><p>BOM templates are resizeable directly in Company settings for large column counts.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><h2><br /></h2><h2 data-id="custom-property-overrides-for-public-documents">CUSTOM PROPERTY OVERRIDES FOR PUBLIC DOCUMENTS</h2><p>When using Public parts and inserting them into documents, you can customize properties like part number and descriptions to match your company standards while preserving the original author's data. The override values are specific to the user or company, automatically carry forward to new versions, and integrate directly into build materials. </p><p></p><div>
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</div><h1><br /></h1><h1 data-id="cam-studio">CAM STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="spindle-direction-display-in-simulations">SPINDLE DIRECTION DISPLAY IN SIMULATIONS</h2><div><div><div><div><div><p>CAM Studio simulation now includes visualization of spindle direction. By enabling Show spindle direction, users can clearly see clockwise or counterclockwise tool rotation directly in the graphics area.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div></div><p></p><div>
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</div><h2><br /></h2><h2 data-id="composite-part-support-in-cam-studio">COMPOSITE PART SUPPORT IN CAM STUDIO</h2><div><div><div><div><div><p>Support for composite parts in CAM Studio has been enhanced to improve reliability. Selections remain stable, toolpaths calculate correctly, and setups behave as expected. Composite parts are ideal for fixtures and workholding, allowing multiple components to be brought in as a single entity for faster, more efficient job setup.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div></div><p></p><div>
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</div><h2><br /></h2><h2 data-id="auto-scaling-2d-selection-arrows">AUTO-SCALING 2D SELECTION ARROWS</h2><div><div><div><div><div><p>Defining 2D contour toolpaths is now clearer and more predictable. Selection arrows for 2D contour operations automatically scale in the graphics area, making them easy to see at any zoom level. This improvement reduces ambiguity when defining cut direction, helping users avoid mistakes and work with greater confidence.</p></div></div></div></div></div><div><div></div></div><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="updated-jobs-user-interface">UPDATED JOBS USER INTERFACE</h2><p>Onshape CAM Studio has updated its <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/CAMStudio/cam_studios.htm#CreatejobCAM">Create job</a> interface with new user interface elements that provide better consistency with the overall Onshape user experience.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="pcb-studio">PCB STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="pcb-holes-tag">PCB HOLES TAG</h2><p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PartStudio/tag.htm#steps-pcb-holes">Tag PCB holes</a> or cutouts for metadata used in PCB Studio board exports and imports. Select geometry, define orientation, and add properties.  The PCB Studio presents holes from the tree and highlight in the graphics and the Component properties panel.</p><div>
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</div><br /><br /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p><p><strong>Remember:</strong> The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update. Mobile app interface updates occur via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and happen in the days following the update.</p>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - January 30th, 2026</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/29962/improvements-to-onshape-january-30th-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>Roy_Mutalik</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the new release! We're excited to share with you several different improvements spanning drawings, part and assembly analysis, and rendering - as well as a highly-anticipated sheet metal capability. Let's jump right in.<br /><br /><h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="sheet-metal-loft">SHEET METAL LOFT</h2>You can now create complex sheet metal parts by connecting two open or closed profiles. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PartStudio/sheet_metal_loft.htm">Lofted sheet metal parts</a> automatically generate a flat pattern, and have full compatibility with other sheet metal operations such as flanges and cuts—plus support for multi-body workflows and merging lofted bends together.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="surface-deviation">SURFACE DEVIATION </h2><span>A new <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/View/analysis_tools.htm#deviation-surface">Surface deviation</a> option is available in the Deviation analysis tool. Surface deviation compares two surfaces and reports the minimum and maximum deviation to verify fit and identify discrepancies. A color‑mapped display highlights areas within or outside specified limits, with options to adjust visualization settings and show extreme values. The tool extends Onshape’s curve deviation workflow to full surfaces, providing detailed insight into tolerance‑sensitive regions.<br /><br />
    
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<br /><br /></span><h2 data-id="reflection-analysis"><span>REFLECTION ANALYSIS<br /><br /></span></h2><span>A new <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/View/analysis_tools.htm#Reflection">Reflection analysis</a> tool is available, which renders your model with a reflective material and an environment map.<br /> <br />
    
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<br /><br /></span><h2 data-id="graphics-preferences-ambient-occlusion-tangent-edges-mesh-edges">GRAPHICS PREFERENCES - AMBIENT OCCLUSION, TANGENT EDGES, MESH EDGES</h2><span>More <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/View/view_navigation_and_viewing_parts.htm#graph-prefs">Graphics preferences</a> have been added to customize ambient occlusion intensity for shadow effects, adjust phantom tangent edge width and color for clearer visualization, and control mesh line width.<br /><br />
    
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<br /><br /></span><h2 data-id="touch-input-support-for-browser-clients">TOUCH INPUT SUPPORT FOR BROWSER CLIENTS</h2><span>Onshape now features native <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/View/view_navigation_and_viewing_parts.htm#NavTouchscreen">touch support</a> for tablets and touch-enabled devices like a Microsoft Surface tablet. Use intuitive finger gestures to interact with your 3D models—single-finger rotation, two-finger panning and pinch-to-zoom, plus two-finger rotation and selection box creation.<br /><br />
    
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<br /><br /></span><h2 data-id="import-export-improvements-2026-support">IMPORT/EXPORT IMPROVEMENTS - 2026 SUPPORT</h2><span>Onshape now supports the import of several new 2026 version-year files:<br /></span><ul><li>SOLIDWORKS 2026</li><li>CATIA V6 2026x</li><li>Solid Edge 2026</li><li>NX 2512 Series (until 2512.1700)</li></ul><br /><h1 data-id="drawing-improvements">DRAWING IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="default-view-styles-for-new-views">DEFAULT VIEW STYLES FOR NEW VIEWS</h2>Onshape now allows users and organizations to define drawing view default styles. This includes Hidden Lines, Tangent Edges, Threads, Centermarks, Centerlines, Bend Lines, Bend Notes, and View Simplification settings. <span>This saves users time creating drawings and allows organizations to better standardize drawing display.<br /></span><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="auto-centermark-generation-performance">AUTO CENTERMARK GENERATION - PERFORMANCE</h2><span>Drawing performance is improved for drawings that contain a high number of automatically generated centermarks. Centermarks now more intelligently determine when they need to be updated, eliminating the need for unnecessary regenerations.<br /><br /></span><h1 data-id="onshape-for-government">ONSHAPE FOR GOVERNMENT</h1><h2 data-id="thickness-analysis">THICKNESS ANALYSIS</h2><span>Onshape Government Enterprise now includes the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/View/analysis_tools.htm#Thickness">Thickness Analysis</a> tool. This tool is identical to the one already available in Onshape commercial licenses, it has now been enabled for use in Government Enterprise environments as well. <br /><br />Onshape's Thickness Analysis helps users assess manufacturability by evaluating wall thickness in parts. <br />It supports both rolling‑ball and ray‑based methods to identify thickness variations. The analysis runs in the cloud and integrates directly into existing Onshape workflows, enabling users to inspect and adjust designs for manufacturing requirements.<br /></span><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2><br /></h2><h1 data-id="render-studio-improvements">RENDER STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="cosmetic-threads">COSMETIC THREADS</h2><span><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/rs-interface-scenelist.htm#cosmetic">Cosmetic threads</a> on shaft and hole features now appear automatically in Render Studio. Insert a Part Studio or Assembly and threads are already present, updating automatically as appearances are applied.<br />
    
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<br /><br /></span><h2 data-id="previous-view">PREVIOUS VIEW</h2><span>You can easily undo a view rotation and quickly return to your previous view orientation with a Previous view option in the View tools.<br />
    
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<br /></span><br /><h2 data-id="automatic-model-size-adjustment-when-adjusting-camera">AUTOMATIC MODEL SIZE ADJUSTMENT WHEN ADJUSTING CAMERA</h2><span>Adjusting Field of view or Focal length changes scene perspective, not model size. The model remains roughly the same pixel size while the surrounding perspective shifts, creating the effect of a wider or narrower camera lens without scaling or repositioning the subject.<br /><br /></span><span>
    
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<br /><br /></span><h2 data-id="selectable-and-transformable-volumes">SELECTABLE AND TRANSFORMABLE VOLUMES</h2><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/render_studio_advanced.htm">Render Studio Advanced</a> now supports transforming volume entities like smoke and fog. Use translate, rotate, and scale functions to precisely position and adjust volumetric effects in your scenes.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="appearance-mask">APPEARANCE MASK</h2><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/render_studio_advanced.htm">Render Studio Advanced</a> now supports appearance masks for downstream image editing. When enabled during render, Onshape outputs the original beauty render, and a high-contrast appearance mask as separate tabs or downloads, making it easy to create selections and layer-based edits in tools like Adobe Photoshop without re-rendering.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p><p><b>Remember:</b> The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.  Mobile app interface updates occur via the Apple App store or Google Play store and happen in the days following the update.</p>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - February 20, 2026</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/30191/improvements-to-onshape-february-20-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:32:52 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This update marks a major milestone with the introduction of Model Based Definition, enabling an entirely new approach to communicating manufacturing intent directly within your 3D models. Alongside MBD, you'll find a host of CAD improvements that streamline your design workflow, and the AI Advisor is now built into Onshape's help system to get you answers faster than ever. Let's jump right in.<br /><br /><h1 data-id="cad">CAD</h1><h2 data-id="model-based-definition">MODEL-BASED DEFINITION</h2><div>We are excited to introduce Model-Based Definition (MBD), available to all Onshape users at all plan levels.</div><div>MBD allows you to capture design intent, limits of requirements, and Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) directly in your model, for simple and effective communication downstream. Unlike other add-in MBD tools, Onshape MBD is core to your design, and a natural part of your modeling workflows. Sketches, features--even custom features, are MBD ready from their first use in a model. Paired with Onshape's powerful sharing and collaborative toolset, any and all stakeholders can understand relevant model information without ever having to download a file or install any software.<br /><br /><div>
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</div></div><br />In this initial release, MBD is available in Onshape Part studios. We look forward to adding more features and additional capabilities in the coming releases.<br />For more information, you can view our <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PartStudio/model_based_definition.htm">help documentation</a>. Additional documentation, including Onshape Learning Center content on MBD is coming soon.<br /><h2 data-id="mbd-step-ap242-export"><br />MBD - STEP AP242 EXPORT</h2>In addition to Onshape sharing and Publication capabilities for downstream stakeholders, Onshape MBD also supports exporting as STEP AP242. The AP242 format can include 3D PMI data for direct read into inspection software and tools, CMM programming, and more. <br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/42/87hxco8q91j3.jpeg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/42/87hxco8q91j3.jpeg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/42/87hxco8q91j3.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/42/87hxco8q91j3.jpeg 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/42/87hxco8q91j3.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/42/87hxco8q91j3.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/42/87hxco8q91j3.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/42/87hxco8q91j3.jpeg 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/42/87hxco8q91j3.jpeg" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br />Below shows an example file, exported from Onshape, which has been imported into Creo while retaining all defined 3D PMI.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/6z/6cv2sd70cy6i.jpeg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/6z/6cv2sd70cy6i.jpeg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/6z/6cv2sd70cy6i.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/6z/6cv2sd70cy6i.jpeg 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/6z/6cv2sd70cy6i.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/6z/6cv2sd70cy6i.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/6z/6cv2sd70cy6i.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/6z/6cv2sd70cy6i.jpeg 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/6z/6cv2sd70cy6i.jpeg" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><br /><h2 data-id="twist-and-scale-for-sweep">TWIST AND SCALE FOR SWEEP</h2><div>New Twist and Scale options for Sweep provide new ways to control the profile of a sweep along its path. Twist provides three different methods to define the total number of rotations that the profile will make along the sweep path. Scale on the other hand allows you to specify the overall scale change of the profile from the beginning of the sweep to the end. These new sweep options will unlock new design possibilities when creating sweeps that may have previously required more complex surfacing or lofts.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /></div><h2 data-id="replicate-assembly-section-view-in-in-context-part-studio">REPLICATE ASSEMBLY SECTION-VIEW IN IN-CONTEXT PART STUDIO</h2>Now when choosing to edit in context from an assembly with an active section view, the display of the section will be carried over to the Part Studio for In-context modeling. Likewise, when using the Go to assembly button from the active context, the orientation, zoom level, and display will be preserved when returning to the assembly. These enhancements are part of Onshape's ongoing improvements to the In-context modeling experience in Onshape.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h1><br /></h1><h2 data-id="configuration-panel-search-filters">CONFIGURATION PANEL SEARCH FILTERS</h2><div>Onshape’s new <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/PartStudio/configurations.htm#filter">Configuration panel filters</a> make it faster and easier to locate inputs, refine options, and manage complex product configurations. You can filter all configuration inputs based on input name, type, and unique filters like featurename, hasvisibilityconditions, and many others.<br /><div><br /><div>
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</div></div><br /><h1 data-id="administration">ADMINISTRATION</h1><h2 data-id="transfer-application-ownership">TRANSFER APPLICATION OWNERSHIP</h2><p>Administrators can now transfer ownership of custom applications to other users, Companies, or Enterprises. This improvement simplifies application management when team members change roles or leave, ensuring continuity and control over custom-built integrations without recreating them from scratch.</p><div><div>
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</div><br /><br /></div><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="render-studio">RENDER STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="camera-panel">CAMERA PANEL</h2><div>A new <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/RenderStudio/render_studio_interface_camera_panel.htm">Camera panel</a> is now available in Render Studio, giving you dedicated controls for managing camera settings in one convenient location. Adjust camera position/orientation, focal length/field of view, depth of field, backgrounds, tone mapping, and other parameters with a streamlined interface designed for faster scene composition.<br /><br /><div>
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</div></div><div><br /></div><h2 data-id="emissive-volumes">EMISSIVE VOLUMES</h2><div>Render Studio Advanced now supports emissive volumes, allowing volumetric entities like fog and smoke to emit light within your scene. Create dramatic glowing atmospheric effects for product visualizations, adding another layer of realism and artistic control to your renders.</div><div><br /><div>
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</div></div><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="cam-studio">CAM STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="improved-cutting-selection-arrows">IMPROVED CUTTING SELECTION ARROWS</h2><p>Onshape CAM Studio introduces enhanced selection arrows for contouring operations to improve user experience and programming confidence. The update adds a new cutting side arrow that works alongside the existing cutting direction arrow, automatically adjusting for climb or conventional milling modes. When users change the tool hand from right to left or vice versa, both direction arrows automatically update to maintain accuracy while reflecting the correct cutting side. These improvements provide clearer visual feedback and give users greater confidence when programming CAM operations.</p><div><div></div></div><p></p><div>
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</div><div><br /></div><h1 data-id="education-enterprise">EDUCATION ENTERPRISE</h1><h2 data-id="support-for-scheduled-assignments">SUPPORT FOR SCHEDULED ASSIGNMENTS</h2><p>Educators can now schedule assignments in advance. On the assignment details page, educators can opt into scheduling to set a publish and/or close date.  When the publish date and time are reached, the assignment will go live and move to an “In progress” state. Likewise, they can provide a date for when the assignment will be set to a “Closed” state. When the assignment is moved to a “Closed” state, students will no longer be able to submit from their assignments list.</p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/bc/ww9k5uksgnn7.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/bc/ww9k5uksgnn7.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/bc/ww9k5uksgnn7.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/bc/ww9k5uksgnn7.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/bc/ww9k5uksgnn7.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/bc/ww9k5uksgnn7.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/bc/ww9k5uksgnn7.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/bc/ww9k5uksgnn7.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/bc/ww9k5uksgnn7.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /></p><div><br /></div><h1 data-id="documentation">DOCUMENTATION</h1><h2 data-id="help-ai-advisor-search-results">HELP - AI ADVISOR SEARCH RESULTS</h2><div>Onshape Help has been enhanced with improved search results, delivering more relevant and accurate answers to your questions. Find the information you need faster with smarter search capabilities powered by AI Advisor.<br /><br /></div><div><div>
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        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/29760/improvements-to-onshape-january-9th-2026</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>Roy_Mutalik</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Happy New Year, Onshape community!<br /><br />Last year brought 17 new Onshape releases, with countless new features and improvements. We hope you have found them beneficial to your designs and workflows every day. But now is hardly the time to reflect on what we have accomplished together - instead, we are excited to start off the year strong with some new features in our first release of 2026!<br /><br /><h1 data-id="part-studio-improvements">PART STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="revolve-feature-end-conditions">REVOLVE FEATURE END CONDITIONS</h2>Onshape has introduced new end conditions for Revolve features that provide more flexible ways to define how revolve operations terminate. The new options include Up to Next (terminates when intersecting with existing geometry), Up to Part (terminates into a specified part or body), Up to Vertex (terminates at any selected point), and Up to Face (terminates at any specified face). These enhancements streamline the design process by removing the need to manually calculate angles or clean up geometry after creating revolve features.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="assembly-improvements">ASSEMBLY IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="link-part-studio-context-to-assembly-named-positions">LINK PART STUDIO CONTEXT TO ASSEMBLY NAMED POSITIONS</h2>You can now set an Part studio's assembly context to follow one of the assembly’s Named positions. By linking a context to a Named position, Onshape only presents the option to update the Part studio's context when the assembly’s Named position has changed. You may link and unlink a context freely as required, allowing for even clearer control of multiple contexts, even in an assembly with complex motion.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="mirrored-sheet-metal-flat-pattern-view">MIRRORED SHEET METAL FLAT PATTERN VIEW</h2>When creating derived, or opposite hand versions of sheet metal parts using Assembly mirror, Onshape now automatically provides the flat pattern for those parts. This eliminates the need to reference the original reference part's flat pattern for manufacturing purposes.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="general-improvements">GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="configuration-visibility-always-show">CONFIGURATION VISIBILITY - ALWAYS SHOW</h2>A new option makes it easier to always show a configuration input, regardless of any other applied Configuration visibility conditions.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="variable-table-import-from-csv">VARIABLE TABLE IMPORT FROM CSV </h2>You can now create or update an Onshape Variable table from an external CSV file.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br />As a note, it is possible to configure fields to extract different table values depending on your Onshape configuration. To further understand the depth of this functionality, we encourage you to review the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/variable.htm#fromTableD">help documentation</a>. <br /><br /><h2 data-id="level-of-detail-graphics-improvement-transparency">LEVEL OF DETAIL GRAPHICS IMPROVEMENT - TRANSPARENCY</h2>Just <a rel="nofollow" href="https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/29345/improvements-to-onshape-november-21-2025/p1">a few releases ago</a>, we introduced a graphical level of detail improvement when zooming in on complex designs. This load-on-demand graphics behavior is now implemented for parts with transparency.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="onshape-arena-connection">ONSHAPE-ARENA CONNECTION</h1><h2 data-id="automatic-creation-of-sheet-metal-dxf-on-release-sync">AUTOMATIC CREATION OF SHEET METAL DXF ON RELEASE SYNC</h2>When a sync operation occurs at the creation of a release, Onshape now automatically generates a DXF of the flat pattern for any Sheet metal parts contained in the release candidate. The DXF file(s) are displayed in the Files view in Arena after being synced.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/yy/rj4hcfbp7dc1.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/yy/rj4hcfbp7dc1.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/yy/rj4hcfbp7dc1.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/yy/rj4hcfbp7dc1.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/yy/rj4hcfbp7dc1.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/yy/rj4hcfbp7dc1.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/yy/rj4hcfbp7dc1.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/yy/rj4hcfbp7dc1.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/yy/rj4hcfbp7dc1.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><b>NOTE:</b> <span>While enabled in Onshape at this release, this improvement will not be functional in your environment until an update to Arena is completed. Currently, that update is scheduled to be complete on or before January 11th, 2026.</span> The update has been completed successfully, and this feature is now available for all Onshape-Arena connected environments.<br /><br /><h1 data-id="cam-studio-improvements">CAM STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="adaptive-cutting-options">ADAPTIVE CUTTING OPTIONS</h2>Adaptive cutting options are now available for 2D roughing, 3D roughing, and flatlands in all versions of Onshape CAM Studio. These strategies maintain a constant chip load, which improves machining accuracy, reduces cycle times, and results in smoother toolpaths.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="workplanes-and-datums">WORKPLANES AND DATUMS</h2>Onshape CAM Studio now supports work planes and datums for all users, enabling the definition and management of custom coordinate systems within CAM projects. This update improves setup efficiency and precision.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="datum-overrides">DATUM OVERRIDES</h2>CAM Studio has introduced a new datum overrides feature that gives users complete control over assigning work coordinate system identifiers. This enhancement allows users to apply unique identifiers to each setup or work plane they create, providing greater flexibility and organization in their CAM workflows.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="shift-work-coordinate-system">SHIFT WORK COORDINATE SYSTEM</h2>You can now manually shift a work coordinate system location using X, Y, and Z values. If a user needs to assign a work coordinate system on a specific feature or a specific location, users can measure and apply those values.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="workholding">WORKHOLDING<br /></h2>CAM Studio now allows workholding selection at the job level. This means users can assign and manage specific workholding elements for each job, so simulations display only the relevant fixtures. This improves simulation accuracy and streamlines the manufacturing setup.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="tool-hand">TOOL HAND</h2><span>Onshape CAM now automatically sets the spindle direction for milling, drilling, and tapping operations based on the tool hand. For tapping tools, thread direction is linked to the tool hand. These changes ensure consistent NC output and simplify setup.<br /></span><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p><p><b>Remember</b>: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.  Mobile app interface updates occur via the Apple App store or Google Play store and happen in the days following the update.</p>]]>
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        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/29523/improvements-to-onshape-december-12-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:49:11 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Happy holidays from Onshape!  The last official Onshape release of 2025 offers some highly requested goodies, including robust methods for displaying hole quantities on drawings, never before seen realism with the Volume entity in Render Studio Advanced, and CAM Studio usability improvements. </p><div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div><p> </p><h1 data-id="drawings">DRAWINGS</h1><h2 data-id="quantity-for-hole-callouts">QUANTITY FOR HOLE CALLOUTS</h2><p>Hole callouts in Drawings now support displaying quantities, improving clarity when documenting drilled holes.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div><p> </p><h2 data-id="rectangular-border-for-detail-view-creation">RECTANGULAR BORDER FOR DETAIL VIEW CREATION</h2><p>Detail views now support a rectangular boundary option in addition to circular profiles, splines, and closed polygons.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div><p> </p><h1 data-id="render-studio-advanced">RENDER STUDIO ADVANCED</h1><h2 data-id="volume-entity">VOLUME ENTITY</h2><p>Render Studio Advanced introduces Volumes, enabling more realistic visualizations of volumetric objects such as fluids, smoke, gels, or translucent bodies. A volume can optionally be an OpenVDB 3D texture. Non-advanced users can open a scene that contains Volumes, but their properties are non-editable. Learn how to <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/render-studio-resources.htm#render-volume-entity">Create a Volume</a>.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p>Sample OpenVDB volumes can be found at <a href="https://www.openvdb.org/download/" rel="nofollow">https://www.openvdb.org/download/</a></p><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="cam-studio">CAM STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="cam-jobs-user-interface">CAM JOBS USER INTERFACE</h2><p>The Jobs tree in CAM Studio has been redesigned to align more closely with native Onshape UI patterns, improving usability, clarity, and consistency across the platform.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div><p> </p><h2 data-id="hole-cutting-strategy">HOLE CUTTING STRATEGY</h2><p>Hole selection workflows now support improved ordering behavior, allowing hole-making operations to follow more predictable and intuitive selection sequences.</p><p><b></b></p><div>
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</div><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div><p> </p><h2 data-id="reverse-face-normals">REVERSE FACE NORMALS</h2><p>A new option allows you to reverse face normals directly within CAM operations, simplifying toolpath generation and reducing the need to modify geometry in the Part Studio.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div><p> </p><h1 data-id="mobile">MOBILE</h1><h2 data-id="support-for-configurable-variable-studios">SUPPORT FOR CONFIGURABLE VARIABLE STUDIOS</h2><p>The Onshape mobile apps for iOS and iPadOS now support viewing details of configurable Variable Studios, allowing you to understand part and assembly behavior directly on mobile devices.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><em><br /></em></p><h1 data-id="learning-center">LEARNING CENTER</h1><h2 data-id="inspection-and-repair-tools">INSPECTION AND REPAIR TOOLS</h2><p>The Learning Center now offers the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/learn/course/inspection-and-repair-tools">Inspection and Repair Tools </a>course, where you’ll learn how to detect and resolve missing references using Onshape’s diagnostic tools, including the Profile Inspector, Constraint Manager, and Repair panel.</p><h2 data-id="articles">ARTICLES</h2><ul><li><p>Build a strong foundation in Onshape Assemblies with the newly updated <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/mating-basics">Mating Basics</a> article, which introduces core mating strategies in a clear and refreshed format.</p></li><li><p>Learn best practices for sharing projects, folders, and documents with users outside your Enterprise in the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/sharing-outside-an-enterprise">Sharing Outside an Enterprise</a> article.</p></li><li><p>Learn how to set up and manage Onshape’s integration with Arena in the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/onshape-arena-connection-admin-guide">Onshape Arena Connection Admin Guide</a> article.</p></li></ul><p><em><br /></em></p><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p><p>Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.  Mobile app interface updates occur via the Apple App store or Google Play store and happen in the days following the update.</p>]]>
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        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/29345/improvements-to-onshape-november-21-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>This update brings new CAD and Simulation tools, multiple improvements to Drawings, new appearance options for Render Studio Advanced, and expanded collaboration with Onshape Enterprise users with the all new Slack connection!</p>&#13;
<h1 data-id="cad">CAD</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="dynamic-suppression">DYNAMIC SUPPRESSION</h2>&#13;
<p>Create logical expressions to determine when a feature should be suppressed or unsuppressed. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/feature_list.htm#dynamic_suppression">Dynamic suppression</a> can also be used in <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/configurations.htm#config-suppression">configurations</a>.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="angular-velocity-load-centrifugal-load">ANGULAR VELOCITY LOAD (CENTRIFUGAL LOAD)</h2><p>Support for applying <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/simulation.htm#AngularVelocity">Angular velocity loads</a> in Simulation, enabling centrifugal force analysis on rotating components.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="show-max-min-simulation-values">SHOW MAX/MIN SIMULATION VALUES</h2><p>Simulation plots for Linear static simulations can now highlight maximum and minimum result values directly on the model for faster interpretation.  </p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="graphics-preferences">GRAPHICS PREFERENCES</h2><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><div><p>New <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/moving.htm#graph-prefs">Graphics preferences</a> in the Camera and render options menu let you set line width, shininess, specular color, and field of view. These options are especially useful for surface modeling. Preferences persist across all documents and can be reset to their default values.</p><p></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="level-of-detail-improvements-to-graphics">LEVEL OF DETAIL IMPROVEMENTS TO GRAPHICS</h2>&#13;
<p>If the level of detail of a part at a specific zoom level requires representation at a higher level of detail, and that higher level of detail is not available, it will be generated on demand, resulting in improved graphics without a reduction in performance.</p><p></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="drawings">DRAWINGS</h1><h2 data-id="view-rotation-and-alignment-changes">VIEW ROTATION AND ALIGNMENT CHANGES</h2>&#13;
<p>The Rotate view functionality has been moved to a right-click submenu where users can specify horizontal or vertical rotation by selecting geometry from the view. A new Align views option allows users to align views to one another through a right-click menu, with the ability to specify vertical or horizontal alignment.</p><p></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="driving-dimensions-support-for-tolerance-precision-and-other-properties">DRIVING DIMENSIONS SUPPORT FOR TOLERANCE, PRECISION, AND OTHER PROPERTIES</h2>&#13;
<p>Driving dimensions in Drawings now support custom decimal precision, tolerances, and Format painter formatting for faster, consistent detailing.</p><p></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="sketcher-inferencing">SKETCHER INFERENCING</h2>&#13;
<p>Sketching in drawings now includes inferencing to help align and snap geometry more accurately.</p><p></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="data-management">DATA MANAGEMENT</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="warning-when-drawings-reuse-instance-part-number-and-only-one-is-selected-for-obsoletion">WARNING WHEN DRAWINGS REUSE INSTANCE PART NUMBER AND ONLY ONE IS SELECTED FOR OBSOLETION</h2>&#13;
<p>A warning is displayed when only one of several items sharing the same reused part number is marked obsolete. The items must also be created as part of the same Release candidate in order for this notification to appear when creating the Obsolete candidate.</p><p></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="collaboration">COLLABORATION</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="slack-integration-for-onshape-enterprise">SLACK INTEGRATION FOR ONSHAPE ENTERPRISE</h2>&#13;
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/Plans/integrations_2.htm#slack-int">Slack integration</a> with Onshape Enterprise allows for Release candidates, Tasks, and Comments to be bi-directionally shared, so information flows to where team members work. Slack commands can be used to view the top 20 most recent documents and the top 10 most recent task lists directly from Slack.</p><p></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="render-studio">RENDER STUDIO</h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="axf-appearances-for-render-studio-advanced">AXF APPEARANCES FOR RENDER STUDIO ADVANCED</h2>&#13;
<p>Adds support for <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/render-studio-resources.htm#render-axf">AxF measured materials</a>, enabling physically accurate scanned appearances to be applied to Render Studio models. </p><p></p><div>
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</div><div>To learn more about AxF files and samples, go to <a href="https://www.xrite.com/axf" rel="nofollow">https://www.xrite.com/axf</a></div><div><br /></div>&#13;
<h2 data-id="navigation-speed-improvements">NAVIGATION SPEED IMPROVEMENTS</h2>&#13;
<p>Improved pan, zoom, and rotate performance in Render Studio, especially in scenes containing a large number of instances (1000's).</p><p></p><div>
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<h1><br /></h1><h1 data-id="mobile">MOBILE</h1><h2 data-id="snap-cad-to-real-geometry-in-ar-view">SNAP CAD TO REAL GEOMETRY IN AR VIEW</h2><p>&#13;
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</p><p>AR View now supports snapping CAD geometry to real-world features to improve alignment when overlaying designs on physical objects.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="learning-center-improvements">LEARNING CENTER IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="introduction-to-onshape-assemblies">INTRODUCTION TO ONSHAPE ASSEMBLIES</h2><p>The Learning Center now features the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/introduction-to-onshape-assemblies">Introduction to Onshape Assemblies course</a> where you can master the essentials of Onshape Assemblies. Explore the Onshape mates that bring assemblies to life by defining their degrees of freedom. Discover how to easily position and adjust assembly components with the intuitive triad manipulator. Reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises that help you master positioning, mating, and structuring assemblies.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p><p>Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.  Mobile app interface updates occur via the Apple App store or Google Play store and happen in the days following the update.</p>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - October 31st, 2025</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/29161/improvements-to-onshape-october-31st-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:56:48 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Happy Halloween! This release delivers plenty of treats across CAD, CAM, Render Studio, and Data Management.  Think faster releases, cleaner task workflows, smarter import options, and polished visuals that make your design life a little less scary.<br /><br /><h1 data-id="drawings-improvements"><strong>DRAWINGS IMPROVEMENTS</strong></h1><h2 data-id="refer-to-cut-list-data-on-callouts"><strong>REFER TO CUT LIST DATA ON CALLOUTS</strong></h2><p>Cut list data can now be referenced directly in callouts for views of individual cut list parts, even if the source Composite frame is not present in the drawing.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="duplicate-rows-or-columns-in-general-tables"><strong>DUPLICATE ROWS OR COLUMNS IN GENERAL TABLES</strong></h2><p>General tables on drawings now support duplicating rows and columns with current values. </p><p></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="data-management"><strong>DATA MANAGEMENT</strong></h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="improvements-to-the-add-associated-drawing-button-in-release-candidates">IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ADD ASSOCIATED DRAWING BUTTON IN RELEASE CANDIDATES</h2><p></p><div></div><p></p><div><p>The button to add associated drawings to a release can now pull drawing references from versions, including versions from other documents. Additionally, the button can now pull out of date drawings from both versions and workspaces</p><p></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="support-for-teams-and-aliases-as-task-assignees"><strong>SUPPORT FOR TEAMS AND ALIASES AS TASK ASSIGNEES</strong></h2><p>Tasks in Onshape Enterprise can now be assigned to Teams<strong> </strong>or<strong> </strong>Aliases, not just individuals. This streamlines task workflows and improves collaboration for shared responsibilities.</p><p></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="general-improvements"><strong>GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS</strong></h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="updated-landing-page-experience"><strong>UPDATED LANDING PAGE EXPERIENCE</strong></h2><p>The Onshape landing page has been updated for improved consistency and usability, based on user feedback. Expect a cleaner layout and more intuitive access to recent documents and filters.  For Enterprise accounts, the top bar navigation has shifted to the left side of the screen.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><p><br /></p><h2 data-id="drag-and-drop-import-on-documents-page"><strong>DRAG-AND-DROP IMPORT ON DOCUMENTS PAGE</strong></h2><p>The Documents landing page now supports drag-and-drop of imported files directly.</p><p></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="resizable-properties-dialog"><strong>RESIZABLE PROPERTIES DIALOG</strong></h2><p>The Properties dialog can now be resized, giving you more room to view and edit metadata, especially helpful when working with long property lists or custom attributes.</p><p></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="undo-last-change-to-view-orientation"><strong>UNDO LAST CHANGE TO VIEW ORIENTATION</strong></h2><p>A new undo action allows you to instantly revert your last view orientation change.</p><p></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="cam-studio"><strong>CAM STUDIO</strong></h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="support-for-air-coolant"><strong>SUPPORT FOR AIR COOLANT</strong></h2><p>CAM Studio now includes an Air coolant option in each operation’s posting settings, letting users specify external air cooling during machining for more accurate post-processing and setup documentation.</p><p></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="render-studio"><strong>RENDER STUDIO</strong></h1>&#13;
<h2 data-id="drag-and-drop-function-attachment-from-right-panel"><strong>DRAG-AND-DROP FUNCTION ATTACHMENT FROM RIGHT PANEL</strong></h2><p>You can now drag and drop functions directly from the right panel library to attach them to appearance properties. This complements the traditional lower-panel workflow and speeds up complex material setup.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="mobile">MOBILE</h1><h2 data-id="revamped-toolbar-and-feature-grouping-on-ios"><strong>REVAMPED TOOLBAR AND FEATURE GROUPING ON iOS</strong></h2>&#13;
The iOS apps for iPhone and iPad now feature a redesigned toolbar that takes advantage of expanded screen space on modern devices. Feature tools are grouped by type, with recently used tools appearing in the upper right for faster access and improved efficiency.<br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.</p><p>Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.  Mobile app interface updates occur via the Apple App store or Google Play store and happen in the days following the update.</p>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - October 10, 2025</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/28972/improvements-to-onshape-october-10-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:13:39 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>&#13;
This Onshape update delivers major productivity and collaboration enhancements across the platform — from configurable Variable Studios and improved simulation performance to new enterprise-level security and sharing options. You’ll also find refined drawing tools and UI improvements in CAM and Render Studio. Plus, Onshape AI Advisor makes its in-app debut!&#13;
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<h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD IMPROVEMENTS</h1>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="ai-advisor-in-onshape">AI ADVISOR IN ONSHAPE</h2><span>Onshape <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/ai_advisor.htm">AI Advisor </a>is now available directly inside of Onshape. Onshape AI Advisor is an AI-powered Onshape expert that uses Onshape's vast library of learning materials as its source of truth. Professional and Enterprise company administrators can now access a new preference to enable or disable Onshape AI Advisor. For Enterprise customers, the AI Advisor is disabled by default and must be enabled by an administrator. Important to note: While the Onshape AI Advisor is now integrated into Onshape, it does not have access to your data. <br /></span><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="configurable-variable-studios">CONFIGURABLE VARIABLE STUDIOS</h2>&#13;
<p>Variable Studios now support <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/vs_configurations.htm">configurations</a>, allowing multiple sets of variable values to be defined and referenced across Part Studios and Assemblies. </p><p></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="expanded-support-for-thin-and-large-aspect-ratio-geometry-in-simulation">EXPANDED SUPPORT FOR THIN AND LARGE ASPECT RATIO GEOMETRY IN SIMULATION</h2>&#13;
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Onshape Simulation now supports thin-walled parts and assemblies with large aspect ratio geometry, making it easier to run Linear Static and Modal studies on sheet metal, frames, and similar structures with greater speed and accuracy.&#13;
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<h2 data-id="configuration-options-on-insert">CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ON INSERT</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
Insert dialogs across Onshape now support inserting the active or default configuration of a part or assembly.<br /></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="data-management-improvements">DATA MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS</h1>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="search-for-custom-properties-on-folders-publications-and-projects">SEARCH FOR CUSTOM PROPERTIES ON FOLDERS, PUBLICATIONS, AND PROJECTS</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
Onshape Professional and Enterprise now support searching by custom properties applied to folders, publications and enterprise projects, making it easier to find and organize data by product line, work type, or program phase.<br /></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="folder-document-divider-improvements">FOLDER/DOCUMENT DIVIDER IMPROVEMENTS</h2>&#13;
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Onshape now remembers the divider position between folders and documents in the Documents view, keeping your preferred layout consistent as you navigate and across sessions.<br /></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="drawings-improvements">DRAWINGS IMPROVEMENTS</h1>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="shaded-break-view">SHADED BREAK VIEW</h2>&#13;
<p>&#13;
Break views in Onshape Drawings now support shaded display. Simply right-click the view, choose Hide/Show, and select <strong>Show shaded view </strong>to toggle shading on or off.<br /></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="remove-all-inspection-items-from-a-drawing">REMOVE ALL INSPECTION ITEMS FROM A DRAWING</h2>&#13;
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Remove all inspection items at once, making it faster to start fresh when creating new or copied inspection documents.<br /></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="enterprise-improvements">ENTERPRISE IMPROVEMENTS</h1>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="external-connections">EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS</h2>&#13;
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Onshape Enterprise now supports External Connections, enabling secure collaboration between separate enterprises such as OEMs and suppliers. Connections allow data to be shared selectively between organizations, with clear visual indicators, admin approval, and full control over access.<br /></p><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/w96zx4hj57</div>
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<h2 data-id="export-control-permissions-in-onshape-enterprise">EXPORT CONTROL PERMISSIONS IN ONSHAPE ENTERPRISE</h2>&#13;
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Enterprise administrators can now manage who can export data from Onshape. The new export permission lets admins restrict file exports to selected users or teams, improving control and data security across the organization.<br /></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="render-studio-improvements">RENDER STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="right-panel-navigation">RIGHT PANEL NAVIGATION</h2>&#13;
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Render Studio now supports placing the Libraries panel on the right side, freeing up vertical screen space and improving workflow. Tabs have also been reordered — Libraries, Appearance, Environment, then Scene — for a more natural, top-to-bottom workflow.  <br /></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="projector-manipulators-for-texture-control">PROJECTOR MANIPULATORS FOR TEXTURE CONTROL</h2>&#13;
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Render Studio now includes manipulators for texture projectors, providing visual controls to position, rotate, and scale textures directly on your model for precise and intuitive material placement.<br /></p><div>
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<h2 data-id="workspace-references-for-blob-data">WORKSPACE REFERENCES FOR BLOB DATA</h2>&#13;
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You can now create workspace references for non-geometric assets such as HDRI backgrounds, textures, and other rendering data — no version needed.<br /></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="pcb-studio-improvements">PCB STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="suppress-items-from-imported-ecad-data">SUPPRESS ITEMS FROM IMPORTED ECAD DATA</h2>&#13;
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PCB Studio now supports suppressing components, keep-ins, keep-outs, and outlines from imported ECAD data, keeping assemblies clear while preserving full ECAD integrity for round-trip collaboration.<br /></p><div>
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<h1 data-id="cam-studio-improvements">CAM STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1>&#13;
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<h2 data-id="user-interface-improvements-for-versioned-tabs-and-operation-dialogs">USER INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS FOR VERSIONED TABS AND OPERATION DIALOGS</h2>&#13;
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Editing toolbars are now removed for versioned tabs, and confirmation dialogs display the specific operation name when deleting jobs, machines, setups, tools, or toolpaths.<br /></p><div>
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<p>&#13;
Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog</a>.&#13;
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Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.&#13;
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - September 19th, 2025</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/28842/improvements-to-onshape-september-19th-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:51:45 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[<div><div>This release introduces the powerful new Assembly Mirror tool, connection to Arena PLM Enterprise for AWS GovCloud with Onshape for Government as well as a number of user interface, drawings and performance improvements.<br /><br /></div><h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="assembly-mirror">ASSEMBLY MIRROR</h2><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/assembly-mirror.htm">Mirror parts and subassemblies</a> with flexible strategies for symmetric and asymmetric components, mirrored motion, and integration with versions, configurations, and release workflows.</div><div><span>
    
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<br />This is a deep and complex feature.  As with any major new function, we welcome you to share any improvements you would like to see implemented with us.<div><br /></div><h2 data-id="configure-sketch-pattern-instance-count">CONFIGURE SKETCH PATTERN INSTANCE COUNT</h2><div>Onshape now supports controlling the instance count of patterned sketch geometry through configuration controls.</div><div><div>
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</div></div><div><br /></div><h1 data-id="drawings-improvements">DRAWINGS IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="named-views-in-drawings">NAMED VIEWS IN DRAWINGS</h2><div>Named views with section cuts created in Part Studios and Assemblies can now be reused directly in Drawings, with support for the Exclude option.</div><div><div>
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</div></div><div><br /></div><h2 data-id="bom-callouts">BOM CALLOUTS</h2><div>Structured Bills Of Materials tables at the top level can now reference views of subassemblies. This allows a single BOM to drive balloons across subassembly views, removing the need for multiple BOM tables.</div><div><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/9o76zj4trd</div>
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</div></div><div><br /></div><h2 data-id="jis-drawing-templates">JIS DRAWING TEMPLATES</h2><div>Onshape now supports Japanese Institute for Standardization (JIS) drawing templates. Select JIS under Custom Templates and use the provided A0–A4 templates as a starting point for your drawings.</div><div><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/fv734h1mix</div>
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</div></div><div><br /></div><h1 data-id="data-management-improvements">DATA MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="action-items-search-and-filter">ACTION ITEMS SEARCH AND FILTER</h2><div>The Action items panel has been updated with a new layout and tools. The Create task button is now at the top, a Search bar makes it easy to find tasks or comments, and filters now include Assignee, Part number, and other task properties.</div><div><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/2wipmn8d0o</div>
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</div></div><div><br /></div><h2 data-id="drag-and-drop-into-folders">DRAG AND DROP INTO FOLDERS</h2><div>Documents can now be organized with drag-and-drop into subfolders from the list view.</div><div><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/0ql0947fh4</div>
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</div></div><div><br /></div><h2 data-id="onshape-for-government-connection-to-arena-plm-enterprise-for-aws-govcloud">ONSHAPE FOR GOVERNMENT CONNECTION TO ARENA PLM ENTERPRISE FOR AWS GOVCLOUD</h2><div>Onshape for Government now connects with Arena PLM Enterprise for AWS GovCloud, creating an end to end, secure, cloud-native environment for CAD, PDM, PLM, quality, and supply chain collaboration, helping government contractors and defense organizations work with greater accuracy and confidence.</div><div><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/lqzg69ezdj</div>
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</div><br /><br /></div><h1 data-id="onshape-for-education">ONSHAPE FOR EDUCATION</h1><h2 data-id="preview-as-student-mode">PREVIEW AS STUDENT MODE</h2><div>Onshape Educator now includes a new Preview as student toggle, allowing instructors to view classes and assignments exactly as their students see them.</div><div><div>
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</div></div><div><br /></div><h1 data-id="cam-studio">CAM STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="components-list-update">COMPONENTS LIST UPDATE</h2><div>The components list in CAM Studio has been redesigned to match Onshape’s UI. It now shows parts, stock, and workholding, with options to hide, show, delete, or open referenced items for faster access and control.</div><div><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/1okhqf1153</div>
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</div></div><div><br /></div><h1 data-id="render-studio">RENDER STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="quick-updates-to-references-changes">QUICK UPDATES TO REFERENCES CHANGES</h2><div>Render Studio now updates geometry and configuration changes without reloading the entire scene, improving workflow speed and making it easier to work with evolving designs.</div><div><div>
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</div></div><div><br /></div><h2 data-id="orientation-control-for-filament-appearance">ORIENTATION CONTROL FOR FILAMENT APPEARANCE</h2><div>Added Orientation ▸ Rotation (X, Y, Z) controls for filament (FFF) appearances, allowing simulated layer lines to match the actual print orientation instead of being limited to vertical or horizontal.</div><div><div>
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</div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog.</a><br /></p><b>Remember: </b><span>The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.</span><br /></div>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - August 29th, 2025</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/28640/improvements-to-onshape-august-29th-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This update to Onshape delivers groundbreaking improvements to parametric design intent with Query Variables in Part Studios. It also includes highly requested drawing enhancements and a new Notes panel to capture and share design context more clearly.<br /><br /><h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="query-variables">QUERY VARIABLES</h2><p>The new Query variable tool allows you to create parametrically-defined selections. These selections are available to be used downstream as input selections in virtually all Onshape features. Since they automatically update and rebuild based on design changes to your model, they maintain design intent in ways that previously would not be possible. </p><p></p><div>
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</div><p>Query variables are incredibly powerful, have wide-reaching use cases, and a large depth of functionality. Please be sure to review the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/query-variable.htm">Help Documentation</a> for more information. </p><h2><br /></h2><h2 data-id="derived-properties">DERIVED PROPERTIES</h2><p>When using Derive, there is now a checkbox to include properties from the derived part, and if they are not included, the properties are automatically cleared in the new Part.</p><p><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/rhh850fadpbk.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/rhh850fadpbk.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/rhh850fadpbk.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/rhh850fadpbk.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/rhh850fadpbk.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/rhh850fadpbk.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/rhh850fadpbk.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/rhh850fadpbk.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 data-id="drawings-improvements">DRAWINGS IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="trim-sketch">TRIM SKETCH</h2>The new Trim tool in Drawings quickly cleans up excess geometry by trimming to intersections or removing entire entities and points.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="cosmetic-thread-properties">COSMETIC THREAD PROPERTIES</h2>Onshape Drawings now includes controls for cosmetic thread style and appearance. Choose ANSI, ISO, or JIS standards, and adjust color or line thickness to match your templates.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="revision-table-callout-notification">REVISION TABLE CALLOUT NOTIFICATION</h2>Onshape Drawings now provides a blue notification when revision callouts are hidden. Right-click the revision row and select Show Revision Callouts to unhide them, giving you clear visibility and control.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="data-management-improvements">DATA MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="document-notes">DOCUMENT NOTES</h2>Document Notes bring design context directly into your work. Add text, Markdown, and links inside any document, and see the same notes on the Documents and Search page.  Notes are for the entire Document, and are not version or workspace specific.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="import-improvements">IMPORT IMPROVEMENTS </h2><div><div><span>When importing files in Onshape, you'll now find a more detailed status notification. This shows the specific steps required, and if an error occurs you can more clearly understand where in the process it occurred.  <br /><br /></span></div></div><img width="539" alt="" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfgzx18rOOsvSql3JTJWLCZI-RNCe09wjSBZ5-O9L2WkmdHbq5URJJz29cc4k1oz1w6_Ry7cu6TuoEN8Qzv70VGbCXfrviOnwuZb-YjIKsqoVngK2Lasp93msjDZV5A0kMDEK3dLQ?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg" height="290" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfgzx18rOOsvSql3JTJWLCZI-RNCe09wjSBZ5-O9L2WkmdHbq5URJJz29cc4k1oz1w6_Ry7cu6TuoEN8Qzv70VGbCXfrviOnwuZb-YjIKsqoVngK2Lasp93msjDZV5A0kMDEK3dLQ?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfgzx18rOOsvSql3JTJWLCZI-RNCe09wjSBZ5-O9L2WkmdHbq5URJJz29cc4k1oz1w6_Ry7cu6TuoEN8Qzv70VGbCXfrviOnwuZb-YjIKsqoVngK2Lasp93msjDZV5A0kMDEK3dLQ?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfgzx18rOOsvSql3JTJWLCZI-RNCe09wjSBZ5-O9L2WkmdHbq5URJJz29cc4k1oz1w6_Ry7cu6TuoEN8Qzv70VGbCXfrviOnwuZb-YjIKsqoVngK2Lasp93msjDZV5A0kMDEK3dLQ?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfgzx18rOOsvSql3JTJWLCZI-RNCe09wjSBZ5-O9L2WkmdHbq5URJJz29cc4k1oz1w6_Ry7cu6TuoEN8Qzv70VGbCXfrviOnwuZb-YjIKsqoVngK2Lasp93msjDZV5A0kMDEK3dLQ?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfgzx18rOOsvSql3JTJWLCZI-RNCe09wjSBZ5-O9L2WkmdHbq5URJJz29cc4k1oz1w6_Ry7cu6TuoEN8Qzv70VGbCXfrviOnwuZb-YjIKsqoVngK2Lasp93msjDZV5A0kMDEK3dLQ?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfgzx18rOOsvSql3JTJWLCZI-RNCe09wjSBZ5-O9L2WkmdHbq5URJJz29cc4k1oz1w6_Ry7cu6TuoEN8Qzv70VGbCXfrviOnwuZb-YjIKsqoVngK2Lasp93msjDZV5A0kMDEK3dLQ?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 2000w, https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfgzx18rOOsvSql3JTJWLCZI-RNCe09wjSBZ5-O9L2WkmdHbq5URJJz29cc4k1oz1w6_Ry7cu6TuoEN8Qzv70VGbCXfrviOnwuZb-YjIKsqoVngK2Lasp93msjDZV5A0kMDEK3dLQ?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h2 data-id="dxf-export-with-workspace-units-option">DXF EXPORT WITH WORKSPACE UNITS OPTION</h2><div>When exporting DWG &amp; DXF files from Part Studios there is now an option to use the workspace units. You can uncheck this option and choose any other units you prefer.</div><br /><img width="600" alt="" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdwYYdZtK1KRk2227L00pacHkgvSZRePAQ77YWsS6rTAVCh0r6In0_e3sKrLseWEw35kZAz3_jeGSR5_JOh_9L7ceapoHLV_0rmty1IP5V-nFYQKGVNR6AxmIcV5wthZsQj7_kWrg?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg" height="825" title="Image: https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdwYYdZtK1KRk2227L00pacHkgvSZRePAQ77YWsS6rTAVCh0r6In0_e3sKrLseWEw35kZAz3_jeGSR5_JOh_9L7ceapoHLV_0rmty1IP5V-nFYQKGVNR6AxmIcV5wthZsQj7_kWrg?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdwYYdZtK1KRk2227L00pacHkgvSZRePAQ77YWsS6rTAVCh0r6In0_e3sKrLseWEw35kZAz3_jeGSR5_JOh_9L7ceapoHLV_0rmty1IP5V-nFYQKGVNR6AxmIcV5wthZsQj7_kWrg?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdwYYdZtK1KRk2227L00pacHkgvSZRePAQ77YWsS6rTAVCh0r6In0_e3sKrLseWEw35kZAz3_jeGSR5_JOh_9L7ceapoHLV_0rmty1IP5V-nFYQKGVNR6AxmIcV5wthZsQj7_kWrg?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdwYYdZtK1KRk2227L00pacHkgvSZRePAQ77YWsS6rTAVCh0r6In0_e3sKrLseWEw35kZAz3_jeGSR5_JOh_9L7ceapoHLV_0rmty1IP5V-nFYQKGVNR6AxmIcV5wthZsQj7_kWrg?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdwYYdZtK1KRk2227L00pacHkgvSZRePAQ77YWsS6rTAVCh0r6In0_e3sKrLseWEw35kZAz3_jeGSR5_JOh_9L7ceapoHLV_0rmty1IP5V-nFYQKGVNR6AxmIcV5wthZsQj7_kWrg?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdwYYdZtK1KRk2227L00pacHkgvSZRePAQ77YWsS6rTAVCh0r6In0_e3sKrLseWEw35kZAz3_jeGSR5_JOh_9L7ceapoHLV_0rmty1IP5V-nFYQKGVNR6AxmIcV5wthZsQj7_kWrg?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdwYYdZtK1KRk2227L00pacHkgvSZRePAQ77YWsS6rTAVCh0r6In0_e3sKrLseWEw35kZAz3_jeGSR5_JOh_9L7ceapoHLV_0rmty1IP5V-nFYQKGVNR6AxmIcV5wthZsQj7_kWrg?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg 2000w, https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdwYYdZtK1KRk2227L00pacHkgvSZRePAQ77YWsS6rTAVCh0r6In0_e3sKrLseWEw35kZAz3_jeGSR5_JOh_9L7ceapoHLV_0rmty1IP5V-nFYQKGVNR6AxmIcV5wthZsQj7_kWrg?key=KlTAvFaa5kJOAksO5c_5Rg" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h2 data-id="update-workspace"><b>UPDATE </b><b>WORKSPACE</b></h2><div>When Onshape pushes a new release, all documents and workspaces must also be updated. This process is automatically completed in the hours just after the release. In fact, you may have noticed this statement at the bottom of our forum post always accounts for this by including the following statement:</div><div>Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.</div><div>The upgrade process applies only to active workspaces, not older versions or workspaces. In cases like restoring or branching from an older version or worksapce, a manual update option is available in the Document menu when needed.  This option does not replace, nor is it a substitute for automatic document updates - which will still occur as normally scheduled after an Onshape update is released. It is only advised to use this option in the rare scenarios that it is required.</div><div><br /></div><h1 data-id="cam-studio-improvements">CAM STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="progressive-selection-filter-for-holes">PROGRESSIVE SELECTION FILTER FOR HOLES</h2>CAM Studio now includes powerful selection tools for machining. Quickly select all blind or through holes, then filter by diameter or depth to set up drilling operations faster.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="new-machine-support">NEW MACHINE SUPPORT</h2><div>New posts available for these machines.  </div><div><div><b>Haas</b> VF-2SSYT vertical mill<b><br />Thermwood</b> CS45 5 x 10 foot router</div></div>To have a post included in Onshape CAM Studio, simply file a support request.<div><br /><h1 data-id="pcb-studio-improvements">PCB STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="pcb-studio-tree">PCB STUDIO TREE<br /></h2>PCB Studio now displays a full feature tree for imported ECAD data. IDF data show boards, components, and keep-in/out areas, while IDX data also include layers, stack-ups, and regions.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><div><div><br /><hr /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog.</a><br /></p><b>Remember: </b>The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.</div><div></div></div><div></div></div>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - August 7th, 2025</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/28429/improvements-to-onshape-august-7th-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:38:12 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>mlaflecheCAD</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[It's Thursday and we have a release chock full of goodies. This release contains a wide variety of features and improvements to usability, Configurations, Drawings, Render Studio, and more. Let's dive right in!<br /><br /><h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD IMPROVEMENTS</h1><div><h2 data-id="edit-sketch-pattern">EDIT SKETCH PATTERN</h2><div><p>In sketch patterns, such as linear and circular patterns, you can now add and remove instances and sketch entities after initial creation. </p><p></p><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="configuration-visibility-conditions">CONFIGURATION VISIBILITY CONDITIONS</h2><p>New options rules are available to dial in which values should be present based on other inputs. Human readable parameters now show when values are collapsed. A new undo/redo function is at the bottom of the screen and the right-side preview provides greater clarity now that the panel shows "hidden values" by default.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="frames-and-forms-library-search-filter">FRAMES AND FORMS LIBRARY SEARCH FILTER</h2><div>When inserting Frame elements or Sheet metal Forms from your library, you can search by name, size and configuration, rather than scrolling through dropdown lists.</div><div><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /></div><h2 data-id="curve-deviation">CURVE DEVIATION</h2><span>Onshape introduces the Curve deviation tool, designed to streamline the process of checking curve alignments. Accessible via the Analysis tools in a Part studio, it provides instant feedback on minimum and maximum deviations.<br /><br />
    
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<br /><br /><h2 data-id="hide-or-show-before-setting-assembly-context">HIDE OR SHOW BEFORE SETTING ASSEMBLY CONTEXT</h2><div>It is now possible to hide or show components before setting the initial context for your Part studio for in-context design.<br /><br /><div><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="variable-studios">VARIABLE STUDIOS</h2></div></div><div><div>As with configurations from the last update, you can easily reorder values and Variable Studios in the Variables panel as well as collapse and expand all.</div><div><br /></div><div><div>
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</div><br /><br /></div></div><h2 data-id="workspace-units">WORKSPACE UNITS</h2><span>Mixing different unit systems in your Workspace is now possible.<br /><br />
    
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<br /><br /></span><h2 data-id="material-units">MATERIAL UNITS</h2><div>Mixing unit systems for material libraries allows for preferred units and simplifies the import and export of custom material libraries. </div><div><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="export-inner-loops-for-flattened-surfaces">EXPORT INNER LOOPS FOR FLATTENED SURFACES</h2>Surface flattening has been enhanced to support inner edges during the export process.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="drawings-improvements">DRAWINGS IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="negative-dimension-values">NEGATIVE DIMENSION VALUES</h2><div><p>Change the value of a sketch dimension relation to a negative value.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="copy-and-paste-table-data">COPY AND PASTE TABLE DATA</h2><div>You may now copy and paste individual cell and table data in many ways; both internal to an Onshape drawing, or external to a spreadsheet or text editing application. </div><div><br /></div><div><div>
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</div><br /><br /></div><div><h2 data-id="locked-header-row-for-inspection-table">LOCKED HEADER ROW FOR INSPECTION TABLE</h2></div></div></div><div>The top row of the Inspection list is fixed in place for better readability when viewing long inspection lists.</div><div><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="data-management-improvements">DATA MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="list-view-column-sorting-and-part-highlight">LIST VIEW COLUMN SORTING AND PART HIGHLIGHT</h2><div>Improved sorting options by Part number, Revision, and State in List view. Additionally, when opening from List view, Structure view or search results, individual components appear in Isolate mode within a multi-part studio.</div><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="assign-a-task-to-multiple-users">ASSIGN A TASK TO MULTIPLE USERS</h2><div>Multiple users can be assigned to a single task, allowing one to complete that task.<br /><br /><div><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="document-recovery">DOCUMENT RECOVERY</h2><div>In the rare situation that a document needs recovery, the rich Onshape history is at your disposal, with new automatic options that appear if Onshape detects a slowdown that recovery can benefit.</div><div><br /><div>
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</div><br /></div></div></div><div><div><br /></div></div><h1 data-id="render-studio-improvements">RENDER STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="folder-improvements">FOLDER IMPROVEMENTS</h2></div><div>Folder names are included in the Search filter, and Folders with their contents, can be suppressed or used for other operations.<br /><br /></div><div><div>
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</div><br /><br /><div><h1 data-id="customer-support-improvements">CUSTOMER SUPPORT IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="contact-support">CONTACT SUPPORT</h2></div><div>The Contact Support tool has been redesigned to support selective capture and also includes an expandable text area for more descriptive details. It also supports external markups and attachments in addition to the internal markup toolset.</div><br /><div>
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</div><br /><hr /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog.</a><br /></p><b>Remember</b>: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.</div><div></div>]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - July 18th, 2025</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/28271/improvements-to-onshape-july-18th-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>Roy_Mutalik</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the new release!<br /><br />This release contains a wide variety of features and improvements touching virtually all areas of the product: Configurations, Assemblies, Surfacing, Drawings, Data Management, as well as CAM and Render Studio! We hope there's something out there for everyone!<br /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="configuration-inputs-improvements">CONFIGURATION INPUTS IMPROVEMENTS</h2>There have been several usability improvements to Onshape configurations, specifically around defining and managing your configuration inputs.<br /><ul><li>The assigned default value for a configuration input is now displayed in the configurations panel</li><li>Configured dimensions can be renamed </li><li>List values can be reordered by drag-and-drop</li><li>Configuration inputs can be reordered by drag-and-drop</li><li>You can expand or collapse all configuration inputs in one click</li></ul><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/8s8mafyszo</div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="assembly-interference-detection-top-level-only">ASSEMBLY INTERFERENCE DETECTION - TOP LEVEL ONLY</h2>You can now filter assembly interference detection results to show top-level interferences only.<br /><br /><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/hhyjwedf0m</div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="mark-up-in-reply-comment">MARK-UP IN REPLY COMMENT</h2>Reply comments can now include mark-ups, attachments, and can tag entities in the same way an initial comment can.<br /><br /><div>
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        <div>https://onshape.wistia.com/medias/mknyeumqpd</div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="assembly-performance-panel-improvements">ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE PANEL IMPROVEMENTS</h2>The Assembly Performance panel displays an icon when it detects longer than expected mate solve times. Expanding the panel will display a message at the bottom, providing suggestions as to how to improve mate solve times.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/wg/t31zaqj3tteh.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/wg/t31zaqj3tteh.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/wg/t31zaqj3tteh.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/wg/t31zaqj3tteh.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/wg/t31zaqj3tteh.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/wg/t31zaqj3tteh.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/wg/t31zaqj3tteh.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/wg/t31zaqj3tteh.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/wg/t31zaqj3tteh.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /> <br /><h2 data-id="trim-frame-with-mate-connector">TRIM FRAME WITH MATE CONNECTOR</h2>The Frame trim feature now supports the use of a Mate connector as a face selection with which to trim.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="dxf-dwg-export-units">DXF / DWG EXPORT UNITS</h2>You can now override the default units when exporting a DXF or DWG.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="straight-parallel-pipe-tap-threads">STRAIGHT/PARALLEL PIPE TAP THREADS</h2>You will now find Straight pipe tap thread types in the Hole feature.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fs/lcs3pt1yuods.jpeg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fs/lcs3pt1yuods.jpeg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/fs/lcs3pt1yuods.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/fs/lcs3pt1yuods.jpeg 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/fs/lcs3pt1yuods.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/fs/lcs3pt1yuods.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/fs/lcs3pt1yuods.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/fs/lcs3pt1yuods.jpeg 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fs/lcs3pt1yuods.jpeg" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br />As you might expect, these new standards are correctly called out in Part studio hole tables, as well as hole callouts and thread representations in Drawings.<br /><br /><h2 data-id="sheet-metal-flat-pattern-views-properties">SHEET METAL FLAT PATTERN VIEWS - PROPERTIES</h2>In the Drawing properties, under views, you will now find several additional controls for the line styles and colors of different sheet metal features in your flat pattern views.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/f2/legx9o2s140l.jpeg" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/f2/legx9o2s140l.jpeg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/f2/legx9o2s140l.jpeg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/f2/legx9o2s140l.jpeg 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/f2/legx9o2s140l.jpeg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/f2/legx9o2s140l.jpeg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/f2/legx9o2s140l.jpeg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/f2/legx9o2s140l.jpeg 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/f2/legx9o2s140l.jpeg" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h2><br /></h2><h1 data-id="surfacing-improvements">SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="curve-surface-analysis-improvements">CURVE / SURFACE ANALYSIS IMPROVEMENTS</h2>The Curve/Surface Analysis tool now displays control points, knot points, polynomial degree, and number of spans.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="data-management-improvements">DATA MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="structure-view-improvements">STRUCTURE VIEW IMPROVEMENTS</h2>Structure view now shows an icon when a contained reference has been been obsoleted. This is also true for referenced drawings when using the Show drawings feature. Additionally, an export icon is available directly from the Structure view page, allowing you to export individual elements without having to open the containing document.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="copy-link-from-version-and-history">COPY LINK FROM VERSION AND HISTORY</h2>You can now directly copy the URL to any point in the Version and history graph, without having to open that node.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/b6/f8e2s0nskqmf.gif" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/b6/f8e2s0nskqmf.gif" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/b6/f8e2s0nskqmf.gif 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/b6/f8e2s0nskqmf.gif 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/b6/f8e2s0nskqmf.gif 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/b6/f8e2s0nskqmf.gif 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/b6/f8e2s0nskqmf.gif 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/b6/f8e2s0nskqmf.gif 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/b6/f8e2s0nskqmf.gif" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h2 data-id="sort-folders-in-grid-view">SORT FOLDERS IN GRID VIEW</h2>While in grid view, you may now sort your folders alphabetically, reverse-alphabetically, or by last modified.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ah/np3xxmumth6g.gif" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ah/np3xxmumth6g.gif 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ah/np3xxmumth6g.gif 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ah/np3xxmumth6g.gif 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ah/np3xxmumth6g.gif 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ah/np3xxmumth6g.gif 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ah/np3xxmumth6g.gif 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ah/np3xxmumth6g.gif" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h2><br /></h2><h2 data-id="not-revision-managed-part-status">NOT REVISION MANAGED - PART STATUS</h2>Any parts that are marked in their properties as Not revision managed now display this part status in the assembly instance list properties.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/mi/4ca5mt69k9qe.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/mi/4ca5mt69k9qe.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/mi/4ca5mt69k9qe.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/mi/4ca5mt69k9qe.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/mi/4ca5mt69k9qe.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/mi/4ca5mt69k9qe.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/mi/4ca5mt69k9qe.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/mi/4ca5mt69k9qe.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="render-studio-improvements">RENDER STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS<br /><br /></h1><h2 data-id="panoramic-and-stereo-rendering">PANORAMIC AND STEREO RENDERING</h2>You can now build and export panoramic exr/hdr files for use in a render studio scene. These panoramic renderings represent and the environmental lighting for a scene that you can then use to render your subject in.<br />Panoramic scenes (such as the default ones provided in Render studio) are otherwise complicated to create, and often require expensive physical hardware to photograph. Being able to define them yourself in a Render studio allows for unmatched control of your lighting environment, for both total unique or very consistent results across multiple renderings.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br />For full documentation on this feature, please visit the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/render-studio-resources.htm#pano">help page</a>.<br /><br /><h2 data-id="drag-and-drop-appearances">DRAG-AND-DROP APPEARANCES</h2>The default behavior when dragging and dropping appearances to the graphic area has changed. The appearance will now default to being applied to the entire part, rather than the individual face.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/qrnlmvvfdsf1.gif" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/qrnlmvvfdsf1.gif 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/qrnlmvvfdsf1.gif 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/qrnlmvvfdsf1.gif 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/qrnlmvvfdsf1.gif 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/qrnlmvvfdsf1.gif 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/qrnlmvvfdsf1.gif 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/q4/qrnlmvvfdsf1.gif" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h2 data-id="assembly-folder-structure">ASSEMBLY FOLDER STRUCTURE</h2>Render studio now maintains the assembly folder structure of instances that you have defined in your Onshape assembly.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fg/efk0pdztjhqc.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fg/efk0pdztjhqc.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/fg/efk0pdztjhqc.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/fg/efk0pdztjhqc.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/fg/efk0pdztjhqc.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/fg/efk0pdztjhqc.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/fg/efk0pdztjhqc.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/fg/efk0pdztjhqc.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fg/efk0pdztjhqc.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="cam-studio-improvements">CAM STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="toolbar-ui">TOOLBAR UI</h2>The CAM Studio interface has been updated to a toolbar-based design. Inserting, Defining jobs, Machines, and Setups will feel much more intuitive to an Onshape-based environment by selecting features from a single toolbar across the top of the graphics area.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><hr /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog.</a><br /></p>Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.]]>
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        <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>NeilCooke</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[The 200th release of Onshape introduces a new Documents page format, improved simulation capabilities, plus the usual great mix of new features, usability enhancements, and performance improvements.<br /><br /><h1 data-id="simulation">SIMULATION</h1><h2 data-id="inertial-relief">INERTIAL RELIEF</h2>Onshape can now use <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/simulation.htm#inertial">Inertial relief</a> to simulate free-moving objects in Linear static simulations.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="general">GENERAL</h1><h2 data-id="documents-page">DOCUMENTS PAGE</h2>The <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/documentspage.htm#doc-page-layout">Documents page</a> has been completely redesigned for improved usability and efficiency.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="sort-folders-in-documents-page-dialogs">SORT FOLDERS IN DOCUMENTS PAGE DIALOGS</h2>The Create new Document/Publication and Copy workspace dialogs now include an option to sort all Projects and Folders alphabetically or by Last modified for easier navigation.<br /><br /><img width="603" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/h8/92u5lniz1scg.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/h8/92u5lniz1scg.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/h8/92u5lniz1scg.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/h8/92u5lniz1scg.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/h8/92u5lniz1scg.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/h8/92u5lniz1scg.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/h8/92u5lniz1scg.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/h8/92u5lniz1scg.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h2 data-id="custom-library-folders">CUSTOM LIBRARY FOLDERS</h2><a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/frame.htm#more-folders">Frame</a> profile and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/sheet_metal_form.htm#more-folders">Sheet metal form </a>libraries can now be customized and categorized up to 10 levels deep.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="assemblies">ASSEMBLIES</h1><h2 data-id="suppress-from-this-bom">SUPPRESS FROM THIS BOM</h2>Parts, subassemblies, and Items can now be suppressed in the BOM of different assemblies, so items can be <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/bill_of_material.htm#exclude_local">removed locally</a> without excluding from all BOMs.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="drawings">DRAWINGS</h1><h2 data-id="callout-highlighting-for-bom-and-cut-list-tables">CALLOUT HIGHLIGHTING FOR BOM AND CUT LIST TABLES</h2>BOM and Cut list table items and their corresponding balloon callouts now dynamically highlight to improve drawing navigation and streamline design verification.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="jis-chamfer-callout">JIS CHAMFER CALLOUT</h2>45° chamfers can now be called out on a drawing using the JIS standard "C" notation.<br /><img width="306" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ti/fm6ofrhqildx.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/ti/fm6ofrhqildx.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/ti/fm6ofrhqildx.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/ti/fm6ofrhqildx.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/ti/fm6ofrhqildx.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/ti/fm6ofrhqildx.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/ti/fm6ofrhqildx.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ti/fm6ofrhqildx.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h2 data-id="inspection-table">INSPECTION TABLE</h2>The Inspection table now includes a separate, collapsible section to callout individual Datums on each sheet of a Drawing.<br /><br /><img width="960" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/2u/sjzkthee048d.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/2u/sjzkthee048d.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/2u/sjzkthee048d.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/2u/sjzkthee048d.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/2u/sjzkthee048d.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/2u/sjzkthee048d.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/2u/sjzkthee048d.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/2u/sjzkthee048d.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="release-management">RELEASE MANAGEMENT</h1><h2 data-id="copy-link">COPY LINK</h2>The URL to a Release candidate can now be easily shared with others using the Copy link icon in the Release candidate dialog.<br /><br /><img width="942" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/la/53jg7vd7dvqe.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/la/53jg7vd7dvqe.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/la/53jg7vd7dvqe.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/la/53jg7vd7dvqe.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/la/53jg7vd7dvqe.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/la/53jg7vd7dvqe.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/la/53jg7vd7dvqe.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/la/53jg7vd7dvqe.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="onshape-enterprise">ONSHAPE ENTERPRISE</h1><h2 data-id="custom-task-workflows">CUSTOM TASK WORKFLOWS</h2>Tasks in Onshape Enterprise can now be <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/Plans/task_management.htm">customized</a>.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="sync-onshape-revision-to-arena">SYNC ONSHAPE REVISION TO ARENA</h2>The revision value set in a Release candidate can be used to <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/syncing_relmgmt.htm#sync-rev">control the revision</a> in an Arena change order. <br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="sort-users-by-role">SORT USERS BY ROLE</h2>The user list can now be sorted by role to improve readability and user management.<br /><br /><img width="104" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fu/3sjf534ac7xc.gif" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fu/3sjf534ac7xc.gif 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fu/3sjf534ac7xc.gif 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fu/3sjf534ac7xc.gif 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fu/3sjf534ac7xc.gif 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fu/3sjf534ac7xc.gif 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fu/3sjf534ac7xc.gif 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/fu/3sjf534ac7xc.gif" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="render-studio">RENDER STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="tangent-lines-in-stylized-views">TANGENT LINES IN STYLIZED VIEWS</h2>The appearance of tangent lines can now be adjusted in a custom stylized view.<br /><br /><div>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - June 6th, 2025</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/27914/improvements-to-onshape-june-6th-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 22:26:30 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>cody_armstrong</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[It's been three weeks and we are back again with an exciting new update. It includes two of our most popular requests and a number of quality of life improvements. Let's dig in.<br /><h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="width-mate">WIDTH MATE</h2>You will find a new <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/mate-width.htm">Width mate</a> in Onshape assemblies. This new mate makes centering parts in the assembly easier than ever. <br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="horizontal-scrollbar-on-bill-of-materials">HORIZONTAL SCROLLBAR ON BILL OF MATERIALS</h2><div>The BOM horizontal scrollbar is available without scrolling to the bottom.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/z3/7hc3k917nbwo.gif" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/z3/7hc3k917nbwo.gif 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/z3/7hc3k917nbwo.gif 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/z3/7hc3k917nbwo.gif 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/z3/7hc3k917nbwo.gif 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/z3/7hc3k917nbwo.gif 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/z3/7hc3k917nbwo.gif 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/z3/7hc3k917nbwo.gif" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h2 data-id="horizontal-resize-of-insert-dialog">HORIZONTAL RESIZE OF INSERT DIALOG</h2><div>The Insert dialog, used in many places to add entities (for example, to add instances in Assemblies), can now be resized horizontally.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/jc/ihjhzclu1mfb.gif" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/jc/ihjhzclu1mfb.gif 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/jc/ihjhzclu1mfb.gif 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/jc/ihjhzclu1mfb.gif 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/jc/ihjhzclu1mfb.gif 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/jc/ihjhzclu1mfb.gif 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/jc/ihjhzclu1mfb.gif 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/jc/ihjhzclu1mfb.gif" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /></div></div><h1 data-id="drawing-improvements">DRAWING IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="tangent-arc">TANGENT ARC</h2>Earlier this year we <a rel="nofollow" href="https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/26582/improvements-to-onshape-january-31st-2025">announced</a> the ability to create parametric sketches in drawings. With this update, we are adding the ability to sketch a <a rel="nofollow" href="https://cad.onshape.com/help/Content/drawings-sketch-tools.htm#tangent-arc">tangent arc</a> in a drawing.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="education-enterprise">EDUCATION ENTERPRISE</h1><h2 data-id="pcb-studio-and-cam-studio-availability">PCB STUDIO AND CAM STUDIO AVAILABILITY</h2>Onshape Education Enterprise users now have access to PCB Studio and CAM Studio. For more information, see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://forum.onshape.com/categories/education-community">Education Community</a><span> category in the forums</span>. <br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/cs/sent6soof8q3.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/cs/sent6soof8q3.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/cs/sent6soof8q3.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/cs/sent6soof8q3.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/cs/sent6soof8q3.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/cs/sent6soof8q3.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/cs/sent6soof8q3.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/cs/sent6soof8q3.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/cs/sent6soof8q3.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog.</a><br /></p>Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - May 16th, 2025</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/27755/improvements-to-onshape-may-16th-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 11:05:11 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>NeilCooke</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This is the second of two releases to <a rel="nofollow" href="https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/27555/investing-in-onshapes-foundation-focus-on-stability-and-performance-for-the-next-two-releases">focus on stability and performance</a>, but we have still managed to find the time to throw in some super cool and highly requested new features.<br /><br /><h1 data-id="visualization">VISUALIZATION</h1><h2 data-id="isolate-and-make-transparent">ISOLATE AND MAKE TRANSPARENT</h2>The Isolate and Make transparent tools now include a slider to adjust transparency. An option to select transparent geometry enables both tools to be used effectively when interacting with both transparent and opaque geometry.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="part-studios">PART STUDIOS</h1><h2 data-id="replace-face">REPLACE FACE</h2>The Replace face feature now accepts more than one face as a replacement, enabling more complex results with a single feature.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="publications">PUBLICATIONS</h1><h2 data-id="insert-released-parts">INSERT RELEASED PARTS</h2>Released parts can now be added individually to a Publication. This removes any other parts in the Part Studio, reduces clutter and ambiguity, and protects intellectual property. <br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="general">GENERAL</h1><h2 data-id="resume-last-location">RESUME LAST LOCATION</h2>After a period of inactivity, the current Onshape session may be signed out. Signing back in will resume the last session, either opening the last active Document, navigating to the last open folder, or showing the last search results.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h2 data-id="sort-folders-in-move-to-dialog">SORT FOLDERS IN "MOVE TO..." DIALOG</h2>When moving Documents, Publications and Folders using the "Move to..." context menu, the list of Projects and Folders can now be sorted alphabetically or by Last modified for easier navigation.<br /><br /><img width="609" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/v7/lg9nbjbf5e76.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/v7/lg9nbjbf5e76.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/v7/lg9nbjbf5e76.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/v7/lg9nbjbf5e76.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/v7/lg9nbjbf5e76.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/v7/lg9nbjbf5e76.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/v7/lg9nbjbf5e76.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/v7/lg9nbjbf5e76.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="onshape-vision">ONSHAPE VISION</h1><h2 data-id="connect-multiple-document-tabs">CONNECT MULTIPLE DOCUMENT TABS</h2>Multiple Onshape Document tabs can now be shared from the Onshape mobile app on an iOS device to the Onshape Vision app on Apple Vision Pro. After a Document is shared, return to the Documents page and all shared Documents will be listed in the dialog as shown below. The Document will still be viewable in Onshape Vision even though it has been closed on Onshape mobile. Open one or more further Documents and share with the Onshape Vision app. All Documents will be shown and available to view on the Onshape Vision Documents page. <br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/t3/pz3o6yi2a17x.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/t3/pz3o6yi2a17x.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/t3/pz3o6yi2a17x.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/t3/pz3o6yi2a17x.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/t3/pz3o6yi2a17x.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/t3/pz3o6yi2a17x.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/t3/pz3o6yi2a17x.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/t3/pz3o6yi2a17x.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><hr /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog.</a><br /></p><b>Remember</b>: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.<br />]]>
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        <title>Improvements to Onshape - April 25th, 2025</title>
        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/27548/improvements-to-onshape-april-25th-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:50:34 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>cody_armstrong</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[While we may be <a rel="nofollow" href="https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/27555/investing-in-onshapes-foundation-focus-on-stability-and-performance-for-the-next-two-releases">focused on stability and performance</a> for this release and the next, we still have some exciting improvements to show you. When you are done here, make sure to check out the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/en/changelog/">changelog</a> to see what else we have been working on. Let's get started. <br /><h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="repair-manager-improvements">REPAIR MANAGER IMPROVEMENTS</h2>Improvements have been made to Repair Manager that allow you to forward propagate some references. The new Replace reference option allows you to replace a broken reference in the current feature, and propagate that replaced reference downstream to any features that use that reference.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="shortcut-key-improvements">SHORTCUT KEY IMPROVEMENTS</h2>You can now add Section view, Mass and section properties, and Measure and section properties to your shortcut toolbar. This gives you quick access to some of Onshape's most popular features. <br /><br /><div>
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</div><h1 data-id="render-studio-improvements">RENDER STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="scene-list-improvements">SCENE LIST IMPROVEMENTS</h2>You will find new, more advanced, Scene list filters in Render Studio. These filters include the ability to filter by criteria like appearance and decals. This allows you to quickly filter the scene list. You will also find the scene list has been split and now has two panes. The top pane contains the scene geometry, as well as Transforms and Projectors, while the bottom pane contains Appearances.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="reset-appearance-on-faces">RESET APPEARANCE ON FACES</h2><span>If faces have an appearance set in the Part Studio, and their appearance is changed in Render Studio, they can now be reset to the original Part Studio appearance via the Scene list or graphics area context menu.</span> <br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/y1/lbj7twcadnn7.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/y1/lbj7twcadnn7.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/y1/lbj7twcadnn7.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/y1/lbj7twcadnn7.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/y1/lbj7twcadnn7.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/y1/lbj7twcadnn7.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/y1/lbj7twcadnn7.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/y1/lbj7twcadnn7.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/y1/lbj7twcadnn7.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h2 data-id="focal-length-field-of-view">FOCAL LENGTH FIELD OF VIEW</h2>You can now define Field of view by focal length. In the past, this was limited to angle.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/0b/y13ws41ad9cj.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/0b/y13ws41ad9cj.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/0b/y13ws41ad9cj.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/0b/y13ws41ad9cj.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/0b/y13ws41ad9cj.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/0b/y13ws41ad9cj.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/0b/y13ws41ad9cj.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/0b/y13ws41ad9cj.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="learning-center-improvements">LEARNING CENTER IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="new-localized-training">NEW LOCALIZED TRAINING</h2><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>You will find two new localized offerings available in the learning center. The <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/onshape-hands-on-test-drive-japanese">Onshape Hands-on Test Drive</a> is now offered with Japanese subtitles and text and <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/courses/onshape-bootcamp-traditional-chinese">Onshape Bootcamp</a> is offered with Traditional Chinese subtitles and text.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog.</a><br /></p><p>Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.</p>]]>
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        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/27376/improvements-to-onshape-april-4th-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>cody_armstrong</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[We are back with another big update. This update includes exciting new technology, and a long list of highly-requested new features. Let's dive in. <br /><h2 data-id="onshape-ai-advisor-beta">ONSHAPE AI ADVISOR (BETA)</h2>The Onshape AI Advisor is an AI-powered Onshape expert created using Onshape's large library of learning materials. It is available to everyone in the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://learn.onshape.com/">Onshape Learning Center</a>. <br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="keyboard-shortcut-improvements">KEYBOARD SHORTCUT IMPROVEMENTS</h2>Keyboard shortcuts can be assigned to Collapse all in list and Expand all in list.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/6r/zbvdd91vddhm.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/6r/zbvdd91vddhm.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/6r/zbvdd91vddhm.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/6r/zbvdd91vddhm.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/6r/zbvdd91vddhm.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/6r/zbvdd91vddhm.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/6r/zbvdd91vddhm.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/6r/zbvdd91vddhm.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/6r/zbvdd91vddhm.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h1 data-id="drawings-improvements">DRAWINGS IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="projected-views-and-section-views-on-views-with-breaks">PROJECTED VIEWS AND SECTION VIEWS ON VIEWS WITH BREAKS</h2>When creating a projected view or a section view from another view with breaks, the view inherits the same break definition.  Section views can also be created directly from a view with breaks.<br /><br /><div>
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width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/9b/8kuwaraux3pe.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/9b/8kuwaraux3pe.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/9b/8kuwaraux3pe.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/9b/8kuwaraux3pe.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h2 data-id="custom-datum-target-area">CUSTOM DATUM TARGET AREA</h2>Datum target symbols can now be created using a custom sketched-in shape or area region of your model.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/nz/idlvvex3qqzz.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/nz/idlvvex3qqzz.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/nz/idlvvex3qqzz.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, 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ensuring datum symbols move in-line with the dimension.<br /><br /></div><span><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/pp/zrd8k02kvd1s.gif" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/pp/zrd8k02kvd1s.gif" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/pp/zrd8k02kvd1s.gif 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/pp/zrd8k02kvd1s.gif 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/pp/zrd8k02kvd1s.gif 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/pp/zrd8k02kvd1s.gif 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/pp/zrd8k02kvd1s.gif 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/pp/zrd8k02kvd1s.gif 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/pp/zrd8k02kvd1s.gif" sizes="100vw" /><br /></span><br /><br /><h1 data-id="enterprise-improvements">ENTERPRISE IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="release-audit-dashboard-improvements">RELEASE AUDIT DASHBOARD IMPROVEMENTS</h2>Release notes and the names of approvers from Release Candidates now appear in the Release Audit dashboard.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/hu/22kg57v2ph50.jpg" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/hu/22kg57v2ph50.jpg 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/hu/22kg57v2ph50.jpg 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/hu/22kg57v2ph50.jpg 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/hu/22kg57v2ph50.jpg 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/hu/22kg57v2ph50.jpg 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/hu/22kg57v2ph50.jpg 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/hu/22kg57v2ph50.jpg" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><h1 data-id="render-studio-improvements">RENDER STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="match-scene-properties">MATCH SCENE PROPERTIES</h2><p>Match all scene properties of the current Render Studio tab with those of another Render Studio tab. These include settings from the Scene panel, Environment panel, and Named views. </p><p></p><div>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>NeilCooke</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[Happy new year and welcome back to the latest Onshape update!<br /><br /><h1 data-id="configurations">CONFIGURATIONS</h1><h2 data-id="configuration-input-visibility">CONFIGURATION INPUT VISIBILITY</h2>The visibility of individual Configuration inputs can now be controlled based on user selections of previous inputs. This cleans up the user interface, removes redundant inputs, and improves the user experience.<br /><br /><div>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:57:58 +0000</pubDate>
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        <dc:creator>Roy_Mutalik</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[With our fourth release of 2025, we've got some wonderful improvements in a variety of different areas. Let's have a look.<br /><h1><br /></h1><h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="cosmetic-threads-3d">COSMETIC THREADS (3D)</h2><p>When defining a thread using the Hole feature, or External thread feature, cosmetic threads are rendered on-screen in the modeling environment.</p><p></p><div>
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</div><br /><h1><br /></h1><h1 data-id="render-studio-improvements">RENDER STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="add-texture-to-appearance-improved-workflow">ADD TEXTURE TO APPEARANCE - IMPROVED WORKFLOW</h2><p>The process for applying a custom texture to an appearance has been greatly improved. You may now directly add a bitmap image by right-clicking on an applicable Appearance panel parameter and selecting Use bitmap file from the context menu.</p><p></p><div>
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        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/26915/improvements-to-onshape-february-21st-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>cody_armstrong</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[We are ready with our third release of the year! This update includes improvements to core modeling, drawings, Render Studio, and more. Let's dive in. <br /><h1 data-id="cad-improvements">CAD IMPROVEMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="wrap-on-conical-face">WRAP ON CONICAL FACE</h2>You can now apply a Wrap feature to a conical face. In the past, this was limited to cylindrical faces. <br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><br /><h1 data-id="enterprise">ENTERPRISE </h1><h2 data-id="global-import-permission">GLOBAL IMPORT PERMISSION</h2>You will find a new "Import files" Global permission that allows you to define who in your organization can import files. By default, this is set to all users in the enterprise.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/8p/m5524wzb9fkg.png" title="Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/8p/m5524wzb9fkg.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/8p/m5524wzb9fkg.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/8p/m5524wzb9fkg.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/8p/m5524wzb9fkg.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/8p/m5524wzb9fkg.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/8p/m5524wzb9fkg.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/8p/m5524wzb9fkg.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/8p/m5524wzb9fkg.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><br /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog.</a><br /></p><b>Remember</b><span>: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.<br /><br /></span>]]>
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        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/26582/improvements-to-onshape-january-31st-2025</link>
        <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 22:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>NeilCooke</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[The second update of 2025 introduces integrated cloud-native CAM, sheet metal forms, and a raft of improvements to drawings.<br /><br /><h1 data-id="cam-studio-beta">CAM STUDIO (BETA)</h1>CAM Studio is now available to all Onshape Professional and Enterprise commercial subscribers. <br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="part-studios">PART STUDIOS</h1><h2 data-id="sheet-metal-form">SHEET METAL FORM</h2>You can now create form features, such as louvers, bridge lances, slot embosses, extrudes, and punches on existing sheet metal models. In addition, you can create your own library of custom forms, and this release ships with a set of forms to get you started in the Onshape sheet metal forms library.<br /><br /><div>
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        <link>https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/26070/improvements-to-onshape-december-13th-2024</link>
        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:21:37 +0000</pubDate>
        <category>New in Onshape</category>
        <dc:creator>NeilCooke</dc:creator>
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        <description><![CDATA[This is the last update for 2024, but we'll be back with a bang in 2025! On behalf of PTC and the entire Onshape team, I would like to wish all our users everywhere an enjoyable and relaxing holiday season.<br /><br /><h1 data-id="part-studios">PART STUDIOS</h1><h2 data-id="curve-approximation">CURVE APPROXIMATION</h2>The approximation toolset from the Edit curve feature is now available in other curve creation tools: 3D fit spline, Projected curve, Composite curve, Intersection curve, and Offset curve. These curve types often generate heavy or noisy curves due to their geometry inputs, so the Approximate option can be used to smooth the results without having to add a subsequent Edit curve feature.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="suppression-behavior">SUPPRESSION BEHAVIOR</h2>Pattern and Replicate features now follow the suppression state of the seed instance in assemblies, avoiding errors and simplifying configuration tables.<br /><br /><img width="440" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ph/en7kjm5fbo7j.gif" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ph/en7kjm5fbo7j.gif 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ph/en7kjm5fbo7j.gif 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ph/en7kjm5fbo7j.gif 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ph/en7kjm5fbo7j.gif 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ph/en7kjm5fbo7j.gif 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ph/en7kjm5fbo7j.gif 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ph/en7kjm5fbo7j.gif" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h1 data-id="drawings">DRAWINGS</h1><h2 data-id="datums-on-hole-callouts">DATUMS ON HOLE CALLOUTS</h2>Datum symbols can now be attached to any section of a Hole callout leader line.<br /><br /><img width="325" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ng/aoui6rddbxcx.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/ng/aoui6rddbxcx.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/ng/aoui6rddbxcx.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/ng/aoui6rddbxcx.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/ng/aoui6rddbxcx.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/ng/aoui6rddbxcx.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/ng/aoui6rddbxcx.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ng/aoui6rddbxcx.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h1 data-id="documents">DOCUMENTS</h1><h2 data-id="structure-view">STRUCTURE VIEW</h2>Structure view now includes the latest released drawings associated with each assembly, subassembly and part, detailing the complete structure and the entire revision history of your designs.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h2 data-id="create-version-shortcut">CREATE VERSION SHORTCUT</h2>Versions define a baseline or a reference to a moment in time to propagate the latest design changes or to branch to explore design alternatives. To make this process faster, a custom shortcut key can now be assigned to create a new version. <br /><br /><img width="500" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/1w/ss5ovpm3mnzw.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/1w/ss5ovpm3mnzw.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/1w/ss5ovpm3mnzw.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/1w/ss5ovpm3mnzw.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/1w/ss5ovpm3mnzw.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/1w/ss5ovpm3mnzw.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/1w/ss5ovpm3mnzw.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/1w/ss5ovpm3mnzw.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h2 data-id="rotation-arrow-keys">ROTATION ARROW KEYS</h2>The rotation keyboard shortcut modifiers are now consistent with the coarse/precise modifiers for changing values in feature dialogs. The new coarse rotation modifier rotates the screen by 90 degrees.<br /><br /><img width="631" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/4b/tgfa1e88gllz.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/4b/tgfa1e88gllz.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/4b/tgfa1e88gllz.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/4b/tgfa1e88gllz.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/4b/tgfa1e88gllz.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/4b/tgfa1e88gllz.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/4b/tgfa1e88gllz.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/4b/tgfa1e88gllz.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h1 data-id="render-studio">RENDER STUDIO</h1><h2 data-id="appearances">APPEARANCES</h2><ul><li><b>Import</b> - Appearances from other Render Studios can be imported into the current Render Studio, either adding or replacing existing appearances. A custom library of appearances can therefore be created in a shared Document and reused to save time and ensure consistency between projects. <br /></li><li><b>Favorites</b> - Frequently used library appearances can now be saved to a Favorites folder for quick access. Company administrators can add library appearances to a shared, company-wide favorites folder.<br /></li><li><b>Thumbnails</b> - Appearances in the Scene list now display a thumbnail making it easier to identify each appearance.</li></ul><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="release-management">RELEASE MANAGEMENT</h1><h2 data-id="add-workspace-drawings">ADD WORKSPACE DRAWINGS</h2>Drawings associated with any parts or assemblies in the current active workspace can now be added to a Release candidate.<br /><br /><div>
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</div><br /><h1 data-id="onshape-enterprise">ONSHAPE ENTERPRISE</h1><h2 data-id="localized-analytics-reports">LOCALIZED ANALYTICS REPORTS</h2>Additional report fields in Onshape Enterprise now display in any of the currently supported langauges.<br /><br /><img width="1107" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/7a/jfdc4bfxg4ea.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/7a/jfdc4bfxg4ea.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/7a/jfdc4bfxg4ea.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/7a/jfdc4bfxg4ea.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/7a/jfdc4bfxg4ea.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/7a/jfdc4bfxg4ea.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/7a/jfdc4bfxg4ea.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/7a/jfdc4bfxg4ea.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><h1 data-id="onshape-education-enterprise">ONSHAPE EDUCATION ENTERPRISE</h1><h2 data-id="restrict-sharing">RESTRICT SHARING</h2>Class Assignments now include the option to prevent students from sharing their work with anyone but the educator.<br /><br /><img width="638" alt="" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ib/174ap4rpyrza.png" srcset="https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=300, width=300/5022071/uploads/editor/ib/174ap4rpyrza.png 300w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=600, width=600/5022071/uploads/editor/ib/174ap4rpyrza.png 600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=800, width=800/5022071/uploads/editor/ib/174ap4rpyrza.png 800w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1200, width=1200/5022071/uploads/editor/ib/174ap4rpyrza.png 1200w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=1600, width=1600/5022071/uploads/editor/ib/174ap4rpyrza.png 1600w, https://us.v-cdn.net/cdn-cgi/image/quality=80, format=auto, fit=scale-down, height=2000, width=2000/5022071/uploads/editor/ib/174ap4rpyrza.png 2000w, https://us.v-cdn.net/5022071/uploads/editor/ib/174ap4rpyrza.png" sizes="100vw" /><br /><br /><hr /><p>Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.onshape.com/changelog">changelog.</a><br /></p><b>Remember</b>: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.]]>
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