Texture (New Custom Feature!)

MichaelPascoe

Glad you like it @michael_kline. If you like, share a copy of your studio and I'll take a look to see how it could be optimized for performance.

There are a few reasons it runs slowly:

• Boolean operations (add, subtract, intersect) struggle when parts get cumbersome (even with optimized code)
• Code optimization (this was one of my first feature, so it does need to be re-written)
• Copying the code will not make it run faster (not that I'm aware of)

michael_kline

There are a few reasons it runs slowly:

• Boolean operations (add, subtract, intersect) struggle when parts get cumbersome (even with optimized code)
• Code optimization (this was one of my first feature, so it does need to be re-written)

I have a texture of offset diamonds that is for additional grip friction. The "add" feature doesnt work on it, i have to make a million parts and then merge them with the body. I found that mirroring the set and saying merge with all also combines all, but everything is incredibly slow. I can dm you the link if you want to take a look. also, the model prints amazing.

MichaelPascoe

@michael_kline, ah, printing; good news! If you export a bunch of Onshape parts as a composite, the printer software doesn't care as long as its a single file (I think I picked that trick up from @Evan_Reese). So, you can simply composite the texture to the main body, and have a composite part side A, and a composite part side B; like this:

I also used the quick pattern option since the texture is on the flat portion of this part. Speeds things up quite a bit.

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/1261d9eaaf193b5f9ca95d8e/w/19aba0d466e775e605043f16/e/3f05bb4c8...

ARTy

Hi @MichaelPascoe, I was wondering if there is a way to choose several faces of a surface. I have read that it was on your to-do list, but I haven't seen yet if it was already in the script.

Cheers,
Aaron

MichaelPascoe

@ARTy, it is in the to-do list for the re-write of this feature. Definitely functionality I would like to see in the re-write. 

jacek_zagaja

By using texture feature can I create regular pattern like this?
Plate 53x63cm, 10mm deep, 25mm MDF

MichaelPascoe

@jacek_zagaja
Yes, you would need to set up a custom texture, see page 1 for how to create a custom texture. 

Here are the steps you can take to achieve this kind of texture:

• Create a custom texture part studio.
• In another studio, use the Texture feature and continue the steps below:
• Select the custom texture option.
• Select the part from your custom texture studio.
• Add a configuration for the border around each part. In this configuration, set the scale of the texture so it applies to all parts.
• Add another configurations applied to every other column. Move in the y direction half of your texture's height.
• Note that you may need to texture a larger part, then cut it down to size so that the "dragon scales" are cut off all around your main part.

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/43c979ba9d2ff76e13baa7d0/w/0a0dbb999c525c8b0333dc86/e/d183c61f1248870...

jacek_zagaja

Dear Michael,

This is excelent help as always. I have spent an hour trying to understand all steps and reduce border to 1mm and make a proper 53x63cm but I need more time to do it right.

paul_everington

Hi @MichaelPascoe, Can Texture be used to add a rough finish (like a sandstone surface or Cura's Fuzzy surface) or could this random bumpy effect be added in the future?

MichaelPascoe

@paul_everington, those are most likely too detailed of textures for Onshape to handle in the part studio. This example shows about as small as you can comfortably go. You could go smaller, but not too much smaller, but you risk timing out.

If you are only going for appearance, Onshape's Render Studio can achieve any texture you like. Though you would need either a Pro or Enterprise account to access the beta.

roman_liubenko

Dear Michael,
I have troubles with adding texture to spheres. I'm getting the error: 'cannot compute tangent plane'. Looks like I'm missing some ground knowledge. Could you please help with it?

MichaelPascoe

@roman_liubenko, this is one of the current limitations of how I wrote the original feature that should be addressed in the elusive re-write of this feature. For now, try splitting the face of the sphere very close to the top and bottom or whichever pole orientation you need, then texture the almost sphere.

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/af22fc4ba91d14401ede7c84/w/9f75d90a49b989691beaf37b/e/24c798419348ee5a4f3b...

thomas_coblentz

Hey! Was there ever any luck adding the multi-face option?

MichaelPascoe

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@thomas_coblentz I started a re-write of the feature but haven't had time to do anything with it.

It will most likely need to be sponsored ($) before I'll have time to re-write it the way that I have planned. That way I can incorporate it into my daily work instead of after hours. Feel free to reach out if you want to help sponsor it: DM's here work or you can contact through our website

https://www.cadsharp.com/

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steven_de_smedt

hello, would it be possible to have a leather texture?

MichaelPascoe

@steven_de_smedt So far, even my best attempts to make leather with this feature look horrible. As the feature currently is, I'll say no, not easily anyway. Then again, maybe I have the wrong idea and need to simplify my approach. I'll give it another shot.

MichaelPascoe

Ok, @steven_de_smedt, this is about as close as I've been able to get, it should be a good example studio for you though. Here is where the custom "leather" texture part studio is stored.

And here is the test studio using the custom leather texture:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/46897a2d60ade8dbb04077f3/w/23398bd91a932d1432a5d204/e/660790ee19b59a45034a4661?renderMode=0&tangentEdgeStyle=2&uiState=670d6e494a3e6151c16b0765