Is it possible to incorporate a "preference option" so we could customize our own needs on mates and

bernie_apodaca

Is it possible to incorporate a "preference option" so we could customize our own needs on mates and other tools? I'm completely new to CAD, but I became excited when I discovered ONSHAPE!!
After spending countless hours looking at tutorials and Youtube videos, I purchased the Ipad Pro 12" and Pencil....... BUT NOTHING works like the training !!!!!.....................

so, if the user could set preferences, we could evolve with the training provided already.
For example: the CENTER POINT ARC tool; the previous training videos were so logical!!!, Now we need to start with the Center Point????? then select the end points????.... Not logical, I never got to use the one with the End Points 1st, then the Radius, but I just keep ending up with one end point missing my target. Now I need to adjust and compensate.

But with a Preference Option to go back to a previous version, or to set "1st, 2nd, & 3rd Targets", I would know what to expect. 

I would love to be able to KEEP the tool bar menu ON TOP as seen for the desktop model until I learn, then perhaps I would then go to the giant pop-up tool box later. Thus, ANOTHER PREFERENCE OPTION I would really appreciate.

I must say, I have waited years for a real CAD program that was affordable for me.  It has been illusive for me and many friends.  ONSHAPE is as logical as MAC software has always been.  I am so impressed and thankful for ONSHAPE!!!!!  

NeilCooke

Hi @bernie_apodaca

You should only use center point arc if the center point location is important. If you want to specify the end points use 3 point arc. 

The single large menu was added to provide consistency across all mobile platforms. 

rbaek

@bernie_apodaca There are different tools and combinations of tools that can draw the same geometry, but it all comes down to the workflow of what you want to achieve. Parametric modeling is a relatively steep learning curve compared to other software out there, but, like tools, it molds into how you use it.

Not quite sure what you mean by a "preference option", as you define it in numerous ways, but if you mean setting some sort of preferences for optimizing the modeling experience, there are a few preferences under "Manage Account" where you can modify some settings.

I'll be honest, CAD is not an easy software to learn and will take time. We try to lower the barrier to entry with Onshape by lowering the learning curve, and even then there may still be tips and tricks that can only be found through iterative design and practice.

The forums are open for discussions, questions, and both Onshape employees and users are more than happy to help with any specific modeling questions you have.

NeilCooke

Hi @bernie_apodaca

You should only use center point arc if the center point location is important. If you want to specify the end points use 3 point arc. 

The single large menu was added to provide consistency across all mobile platforms. 

rbaek

@bernie_apodaca There are different tools and combinations of tools that can draw the same geometry, but it all comes down to the workflow of what you want to achieve. Parametric modeling is a relatively steep learning curve compared to other software out there, but, like tools, it molds into how you use it.

Not quite sure what you mean by a "preference option", as you define it in numerous ways, but if you mean setting some sort of preferences for optimizing the modeling experience, there are a few preferences under "Manage Account" where you can modify some settings.

I'll be honest, CAD is not an easy software to learn and will take time. We try to lower the barrier to entry with Onshape by lowering the learning curve, and even then there may still be tips and tricks that can only be found through iterative design and practice.

The forums are open for discussions, questions, and both Onshape employees and users are more than happy to help with any specific modeling questions you have.

bernie_apodaca

Preference settings to allow me to keep my favorite tools on top.

rbaek

@bernie_apodaca it seems you are using the iPad Pro, are you using it as your primary device to model? Please note that gestures and some workflows are slightly different on mobile than it is on the web client.

On iOS we are working on UI where users may keep favorite tools, although no exact date can be given as we are continuously fleshing things out.

owen_sparks

I was initially tempted to ask for the implementation to customise menus.  However given the relative simplicity of the current layout (good job guys) I decided the ability for all the documentation, webinars and help files to all represent exactly what the user will see outweighed my desire to move such and such to over here.
Owen S.

3dcad

At some point there was more discussion on this and there came up few issues with customizing toolbars / UI. For example collaboration and follow-me mode can be confusing if UI is highly customized. It might also mess up with updates and to be honest I don't see strong need for customization.

Even favorites toolbar could be something you raise up with gesture or hotkey and it could have context dependant tools.