Samples demonstrating how to create some basic, common shapes?

neobobkrause

i understand how to create a sphere. But what about one defined via variable values such that I can control its X, Y, and Z dimensions? A similarly configurable torus, a trapezoid, etc...

Thanks for for any help. I'm obviously new.

- Bob

henry_feldman

Do you mean how do you use variables to change constraints/dimensions inside a sketch used to generate 3D features via loft/revolve/sweep?

neobobkrause

Yes. I basically want to build up a library of generic yet configurable shapes like the ones I've mentioned that I can bring into any designs that call for them. Properly designed, I can treat each shape as a "black box". I can (almost) forget how the shape was constructed. In software this is called encapsulation. -- Users only need to know the interface, not the implementation.

Doable in OnShape?

- Bob

michał_1

I think it's possible, but pointless. In Onshape we can have derived parts within same document only. You can have a custom library of parts, but for now there's no way to place them in other document.

neobobkrause

Ouch. It's early.

Darren_A_Henry

You can cut and paste part studios between documents.  It creates a true copy without associativity.  Simply RMB Click on the tab and copy to the clipboard, then open the new document and use the + menu to paste the tab. 

neobobkrause

Boom! That's all I'd need then. We're back in business.

So... Are there any pubic or tutorial drawings with these commonly used shapes?  I come from the Tinkercad world where these shapes are as common as ants on a banana peel.

michał_1

I'm so happy to be wrong. Recently I was in need to re-create one of my designs in new doc, and I was about to do it step by step... Darren you've saved my life. (Bob forgive me slight off topic).