new sketches being created, old one not editable

robert_crawford

Running OnShape on an iPad Pro 12.9”.  All software is up-to-date as far as my iPad knows.

New user trying to figure out how to use OnShape.  My problem happens like so:

1. Create new parts studio
2. Set view to front
3. Create several connected shapes
4. Step away for a bit, maybe 1 hour
5. Upon returning the view has reverted to the default, 3 plane view.
6. Set view to front again
7. Create construction line.  This creates a new sketch
8. Try to trim lines in Sketch 1.  Error: This entity cannot be trimmed or something like it.  Trying to dimension anything fails.

I can provide more information, if there is any.  I can also troubleshoot if instructions are given.

One thing to note.  I switch “Accessibility” on and off constantly.  I have tried these operations with the Magnifier both on and off. 

Thanks,
Robert

bradley_sauln

If I am following correctly you are seeing something like this?


To manipulate sketch entities with other sketch entities such as with trim or dimensioning you must be editing the sketch the entities are located in. For the trim use case, if it must be in its own sketch then you will need to utilize use/project to have the sketch entitiy brought into the current sketch you are working on. 

The easy fix is to edit the sketch you were previously in (in mobile click on the 3 dots next to the sketch feature and select edit) and do the trimming/dimensioning there.

NeilCooke

If you started a sketch and then left it without confirming it (pressing the check mark on the dialog), Onshape will time-out and confirm it for you. Therefore the next time you sketch it will be a new sketch. 

bradley_sauln

If I am following correctly you are seeing something like this?


To manipulate sketch entities with other sketch entities such as with trim or dimensioning you must be editing the sketch the entities are located in. For the trim use case, if it must be in its own sketch then you will need to utilize use/project to have the sketch entitiy brought into the current sketch you are working on. 

The easy fix is to edit the sketch you were previously in (in mobile click on the 3 dots next to the sketch feature and select edit) and do the trimming/dimensioning there.

robert_crawford

Thanks.  Selecting the three dots and choosing edit did the trick.  I’m still a little confused as to why more sketches are being generated.

Best,
Robert

NeilCooke

If you started a sketch and then left it without confirming it (pressing the check mark on the dialog), Onshape will time-out and confirm it for you. Therefore the next time you sketch it will be a new sketch. 

robert_crawford

Thanks Neil.  That answers my other question.  Is this confirmation check mark on the small pop out window that has the constraints listed?  

NeilCooke

Yes it is - on the title bar of that dialog (that pops up from the bottom of the screen).