Learning OnShape

gary_hilson

Question, I've been a CAD designer since 1986. Microstation, ACAD, REVIT, CATIA, Inventor, ProE, SolidEdge. Certified in SOLIDWORKS and used the program since 2008. With my background in SW, can I make a seamless transition into OnShape?

dirk_van_der_vaart

https://learn.onshape.com/courses/how-to-successfully-migrate-from-solidworks-to-onshape

S1mon

One thing to keep in mind as you make the transition: for 80-90% of the things you know how to do in Solidworks, there’s a way to do it in Onshape. Sometimes it may seem a little different or even convoluted, but it’s usually possible. Another ~10% may require you to add FeatureScript tools (e.g. face curves, or split by silhouette- called split by isocline in Onshape). There will be a certain amount of things for which there’s no equivalent and then there will be some things that Onshape can do that just don’t exist in other tools.

nick_papageorge073

20 year pro/E user here, and just completed my first year of Onshape. It was very fast to pick up. I will say though, its imperative to go through "all" the tutorials OS offers (except the couple that are for people who have never modeled in their lives). They are free, and super good, and you will hit the ground running if you do them.

dirk_van_der_vaart

https://learn.onshape.com/courses/how-to-successfully-migrate-from-solidworks-to-onshape

S1mon

One thing to keep in mind as you make the transition: for 80-90% of the things you know how to do in Solidworks, there’s a way to do it in Onshape. Sometimes it may seem a little different or even convoluted, but it’s usually possible. Another ~10% may require you to add FeatureScript tools (e.g. face curves, or split by silhouette- called split by isocline in Onshape). There will be a certain amount of things for which there’s no equivalent and then there will be some things that Onshape can do that just don’t exist in other tools.

MichaelPascoe

Also, while in a studio, there is a search box at the top right of your screen. If you search for a SolidWorks tool, it should recommend the Onshape equivalent if it is available.

nick_papageorge073

20 year pro/E user here, and just completed my first year of Onshape. It was very fast to pick up. I will say though, its imperative to go through "all" the tutorials OS offers (except the couple that are for people who have never modeled in their lives). They are free, and super good, and you will hit the ground running if you do them.