Improvements to Onshape - March 16, 2015

lougallo

This is the first release since our Public beta launch last week and we have some great additions I hope you'll all enjoy.  Updates to sketching, mates and imports were all big headliners as well as a few honorable mentions that you may have already found.
Highlights include:

1. Split curves - In sketches you can now split curves into segments with the new Split tool. (Video here)
   
   
   
   
2. Progressive graphics - Graphics load incrementally, when required, allowing a performance boost to tab switching and decreasing the time to interact with the graphics area.
   
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVBeKJRcjc8
   
   
3. SolidWorks Pack and Go support - Uploading a SolidWorks Pack and Go zip file will translate to Onshape with all contained components.
   
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXROlfX6h04
   
   
4. Gear and Rack and Pinon mate connectors are now available.
   
   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWfAXqQMkEY
   
   
5. View support tickets dashboard.
   
   
   

We have posted an official announcement of this release on our blog and I want to thank @Philip_Thomas for his videos showing this new functionality!  More stuff to come and you won't have to wait a year to see it!  As always, we love to hear your comments and there is more to come soon!  Stay tuned.  ~Lou

jon_hirschtick

Lou it should say 2015 not 2013 in the title.

lougallo

@Jon Hirschtick  Good catch!  

lougallo

The View support tickets is a great way of seeing what you have submitted or want to send in general comments.  If you have something you need to show us, use the ? Menu -> Feedback tool in Onshape (ProTip: CTRL U).

david_sohlstrom

Are we looking at April 7 before we see the next update or could we get lucky and see it before that.

Dave