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Calculate angles between mate connector and global coordinate system
SimScale_Support
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I would like to measure the angles between all axes of a mate connector (or a local coordinate system) and the global coordinate system. It's a total of nine angles. I need that to calculate a transformation matrix to figure out how to apply forces in different coordinate systems. Previously, I would create lines in "Sketch" that coincide with all 6 axes and would measure the angles manually. This is very time consuming and tedious task. Especially, having to create sketch for every line.
Also, is it possible to defined vectors in Onshape?
Also, is it possible to defined vectors in Onshape?
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Same situation, I need to have the variable angle measurement option.
@SimScale_Support: Sounds like some simple featurescript could do this for you…
is it still relevant?
actually featurescript can output the whole transform very easily for you.:
try this:
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/1270eaa2814d0d6a0a5fc340/w/acbae3f66ec6360eb991a8dd/e/49559f884d2d5ca8d10bfa88
Nice one, Jelte! :0)