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Introducing PimpMyCAD: A New Community Platform for Sharing Onshape Creations (Beta)
Hi Onshape Community!
I’m thrilled to share my latest side project with you: PimpMyCAD.
It’s a platform designed to empower the Onshape community by making it easier to share public documents, elements, or FeatureScripts with one another. The goal is to create a space where we can showcase our work, learn from each other, and collaborate more effectively.
The Idea Behind PimpMyCAD
This project was inspired by a gap I noticed in the Onshape ecosystem. While Onshape is incredible for designing and collaborating, there isn’t a centralized, community-focused space where users can easily showcase their creations. Whether it’s a clever FeatureScript, a unique design element, or a project you’re proud of, there’s currently no simple way to share your work or discover others’ contributions.
PimpMyCAD aims to fill that gap!
What Is PimpMyCAD?
At its core, PimpMyCAD is about community and collaboration. Here’s what it offers:
- A platform to share public documents, elements, and FeatureScripts with others in the Onshape ecosystem.
- Easy access to explore, learn from, and reuse the fantastic work contributed by others.
It’s still a work in progress, and I’d love your help to make it the best it can be!
Why Your Feedback Matters
This project is all about the community, and your feedback is critical to shaping it. I’d love to hear your thoughts on:
- Do you agree that sharing documents, elements, and FeatureScripts could be made easier?
- What features or tools would help you feel comfortable sharing your work?
- Are you concerned about security or intellectual property when sharing your designs or FeatureScripts?
If so, how could those concerns be addressed? Are there any specific pain points in how you currently share or discover content within the community?
Security & Intellectual Property
I understand that sharing work publicly comes with important considerations, especially when it comes to intellectual property and security. One of my main goals is to create a platform that respects and addresses these concerns while fostering a spirit of openness and collaboration.
I’d love to hear your ideas on how we can ensure the platform feels secure and reliable for everyone.
Join the Conversation
If this project resonates with you, or if you’re interested in testing, contributing, or sharing your thoughts, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Your feedback and participation will be key to making PimpMyCAD a success. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
For the curious and the more adventurous, it's happening at www.pimpmycad.com :) I also want to mention that this is still very much a beta preview, so I’d appreciate your kindness and patience as I work out the kinks. Please keep in mind that some data may be lost during this early stage as I continue refining the platform.
Cheers
Comments
Nice idea. I shall give it a spin before long. If you are under EU right (which I appreciate), you'll be required to have some kind of impressum, so users know who you are.
Is there a link?
Its hidden near the end. www.pimpmycad.com 😉
Ah, so it is, but not highlighted! Thanks.
First bit of feedback then...the site doesn't play nice on mobile.