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Scheduling from Models

Gary_CreaneyGary_Creaney Member Posts: 10 ✭
in General
Hi guys,

I understand Onshape is relatively new and continually developing but I'm wondering if there is any capabilities within the system now for scheduling out fabrication from the models (or if there ever will be in the future).

For example, an aluminium window, the frame modelled with 45 degree corner mitres and corner cleats to connect them, gaskets, glass, window beads etc etc. Would there be any way onshape could provide information on how to fabricate the frame with mitred cuts and hole positions and also offer a schedule of material necessary to complete the window.

Thanks in advance.

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  • philip_thomasphilip_thomas Member, Moderator, Onshape Employees, Developers Posts: 1,381
    Gary  - thank you for your support of Onshape. 
    I am going to assume that by 'schedule' you are looking for a parts list (also known as BOM). There are two different free BOM apps in the Onshape App Store - one creates a new tab in the current document and can export to CSV. The second creates a link to a google (spread)sheet (very cool). 
    With regards to formed metal (also known as sheet metal), this is future functionality but certainly would make sense for us to do.
    I hope this helps and please feel free to ask any questions.
    Philip Thomas - Onshape
  • brucebartlettbrucebartlett Member, OS Professional, Mentor, User Group Leader Posts: 2,141 PRO
    @philip_thomas it looks like Gary is also after a cutting list like one that would be produced using a weldment's module. It would be great if we could get something like this as well as the BOM add-on however BOM's are a great start. 
    Engineer ı Product Designer ı Onshape Consulting Partner
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  • philip_thomasphilip_thomas Member, Moderator, Onshape Employees, Developers Posts: 1,381
    Bruce - agreed!  It's all coming and we are working on a huge project for an upcoming release. As always you the uses get to help us prioritize by voting for stuff in the enhancements section. :)
    Philip Thomas - Onshape
  • Gary_CreaneyGary_Creaney Member Posts: 10 ✭
    Thanks very much for the response, as I say I fully understand the development OnShape is still under. Excellent regarding the BOMs. I will excitedly await the upcoming releases.
  • brucebartlettbrucebartlett Member, OS Professional, Mentor, User Group Leader Posts: 2,141 PRO
    philip_thomas said:
    Bruce - agreed!  It's all coming and we are working on a huge project for an upcoming release. As always you the uses get to help us prioritize by voting for stuff in the enhancements section. :)
    Sheet Metal? That would have to be No.1
    Engineer ı Product Designer ı Onshape Consulting Partner
    Twitter: @onshapetricks  & @babart1977   
  • _Ðave__Ðave_ Member, Developers Posts: 712 ✭✭✭✭
    Improve Drawings? That would have to be #1
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