Trying to use a master sketch as reference for multiple parts

josiah_schumacher

    As the question implies, I am trying to use one sketch to base multiple parts off of. I have done this successfully in Solidworks: When I change dimensions in the master sketch, it changes all the associated dimensions in the associated parts. 
    I'm currently using the "Derived" tool, but when I make a change to the sketch, the derived sketch remains the same. Am I doing something wrong?

Also, the description for the "Derived" tool says that "Changes made to those features in the parent Part Studio will be reflected in the Derive feature."

josiah_schumacher

I found out that the sketch was still open, which is why it didn't update. After closing the sketch and going to the other part studio, the derived feature updated.

NeilCooke

Is the sketch being derived from another document? If so, you'll need to version the sketch document before it will show as out of date in the documents it is being derived into (then update the version in those docs).

Cache_River_Mill

I haven't tried this across multiple documents. It might work well. Try using global variables here.

josiah_schumacher

I found out that the sketch was still open, which is why it didn't update. After closing the sketch and going to the other part studio, the derived feature updated.

Mr_GK

Hi @josiah_schumacher

I use to create master sketches and parts based on them. But I only apply it using a single part studio and creating all components inside it.

Spreading derived sketches to multiple documents can create some troubles for you. As soon as you modify the main sketch document, you will need to update a few references in different locations.

For 3d Skeleton modeling, I use to give this name for this modeling technique, I believe that is recommended to create all components together and managing them that way. All components are managed together but can be used separately.

Please, take a look at my document:

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/87b92e0d2e75f7888c1abdd2/w/5164382dabb149ba4a9d40af/e/d3b1057e648448b66858b5ff