Is it possible to use design an element or structure with Onshape?

kenneth_harris

I need to back up some ideas with calculations in order to prove validity ( and relieve a few decision makers of liability). Onshape has so many powerful features, this seems like a natural fit.
Thank you, Ken Harris

michael3424

Would Swift Calcs be an option for you?  It's available in the Onshape app store:

https://appstore.onshape.com/apps/Utilities/KQ5H3ZDPXICD2PJKVGR6RJZ3HFNAJ2IQQMBBZFQ=/description

Years ago, I used MathCAD to document the design criteria and calculations for a small pressure vessel and our pressure safety people were satisfied with that form of documentation.  It looks like SwiftCalcs could be used similarly but would integrate better with Onshape than MathCAD would..

kenneth_harris

Hello Michael. Thank you for your reply. I believe that Swift Calcs might very well be the answer I am seeking. In fact, I was just thumbing through the offerings in the Onshape app store and My curiosity piqued when I noticed that application. I will try it over the next day o 

michael3424

Would Swift Calcs be an option for you?  It's available in the Onshape app store:

https://appstore.onshape.com/apps/Utilities/KQ5H3ZDPXICD2PJKVGR6RJZ3HFNAJ2IQQMBBZFQ=/description

Years ago, I used MathCAD to document the design criteria and calculations for a small pressure vessel and our pressure safety people were satisfied with that form of documentation.  It looks like SwiftCalcs could be used similarly but would integrate better with Onshape than MathCAD would..

kenneth_harris

Hello Michael. Thank you for your reply. I believe that Swift Calcs might very well be the answer I am seeking. In fact, I was just thumbing through the offerings in the Onshape app store and My curiosity piqued when I noticed that application. I will try it over the next day o 

kenneth_harris

Must be a size limit. I will get back to you with my results. Thank you, Ken Harris