Import Points

fredrik_1

Hello, does anyone know: is there any way to import point data into an existing Part Studio?
I tried with STEP 214AutomotiveDesign which can hold point data, but no points came in. 

Best regards,
Fredrik

TimRice

Please see this discussion:
https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/9700/fs-to-plot-3d-points-from-table

Jake_Rosenfeld

^ Since that discussion we have also introduced reference parameters, so that you do not need to hard code a reference to the csv file, but can actually reference the file by taking it in as a parameter in the feature dialog. See this documentation (and scroll down a bit to CSV section): https://cad.onshape.com/FsDoc/imports.html#reference-parameters

Jake_Rosenfeld

@fredrik_1

FYI, If you go and look at that thread that Tim mentions, I have updated that custom feature with our new reference parameter workflow.  That feature should be all up-to-date on current FeatureScript best practices, and may actually do exactly what you need without any coding on your part.

Jake_Rosenfeld

@fredrik_1

A generally good workflow here would to start the sketch with newSketch or newSketchOnPlane, then you can sketch points with skPoint.  If your csv is already 2d, you're in the clear, but if your points are in 3d and you need to get them into the 2d sketch coordinate system you can use worldToPlane.  Don't forget to solve the sketch with skSolve to finalize the sketch.

Krz

You cannot import points as Onshape has no object like 3D point.

You can import lines. For example 2 intersecting lines at the point.

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fredrik_1

Thanks Krz
I see that it might be possible through FeatureScript. All I'm trying to do is to import a lot of points, from a csv file or something like that so i can make various holes for screws. Anyone tried that?
Best regards, Fredrik

TimRice

Please see this discussion:
https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/9700/fs-to-plot-3d-points-from-table

Jake_Rosenfeld

^ Since that discussion we have also introduced reference parameters, so that you do not need to hard code a reference to the csv file, but can actually reference the file by taking it in as a parameter in the feature dialog. See this documentation (and scroll down a bit to CSV section): https://cad.onshape.com/FsDoc/imports.html#reference-parameters

fredrik_1

Thanks! Guess i have to learn some basic Featurescripting
As always great support from OS, Featurescript is so nice!

Jake_Rosenfeld

@fredrik_1

FYI, If you go and look at that thread that Tim mentions, I have updated that custom feature with our new reference parameter workflow.  That feature should be all up-to-date on current FeatureScript best practices, and may actually do exactly what you need without any coding on your part.

fredrik_1

Yes it works perfectly, to get the points in. I will now need the points into a sketch, to make the holes t? Will to figure it out my self..

Jake_Rosenfeld

@fredrik_1

A generally good workflow here would to start the sketch with newSketch or newSketchOnPlane, then you can sketch points with skPoint.  If your csv is already 2d, you're in the clear, but if your points are in 3d and you need to get them into the 2d sketch coordinate system you can use worldToPlane.  Don't forget to solve the sketch with skSolve to finalize the sketch.