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Once you learn how to use on the fly constraints and hot keys, it's hard to return to the grid system. I tried to think of some use cases where I would use this feature I made, and I can't think of any. Floor layouts perhaps? I use grid's in Unity for snapping pre-built objects to a scene, like walls; but Unity doesn't have a built in constraint system like Onshape. After first learning the grid system then moving to Onshape's constraint system, I'm way more efficient with the constraint approach. But for those who don't want (or don't have time) to learn on the fly constraints, the
Grid feature may prove to be a useful tool.
If there are any improvements users would like to see for the grid feature to make their life easier, please let me know and I'll see what I can do. 😎
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Re-posting for page 3 viewers in need of grid functionality:
This feature will remember your previous settings. So if it is something you use often, it will be a 1 click set up at the start of your studio.
To add it to your toolbar, just open the link below, and select the (+) button near the top of the screen.
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https://cad.onshape.com/documents/5bf2ccb648f1c1187850c313/w/8c1b54b3df923ece0f5d30d2/e/85b514e82da121d60cc800…
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I'd have to agree Michael. unless its for basic explorations or for very specific type of rigid work, I can't see myself using it. Constraints in the vast majority of cases works well.. No regarding the all in one transform tool…that's another story on another timeline.