Turning a 2D cross section into a 3D drawing

ryan_lusher

Hello

Looking for some help. I am a cable draughtsperson. I draw out cross sections of cables all day but was wondering if there is away using Onshape to convert them into a 3D drawing. There doesn't have to be twists or anything. I just need help designing it as I have never really used any 3D drawing packages before. It would be good if I could show a bit of each i.e. the copper, then the insulation, then the sheath material. Like in a layer I guess is the best way to describe it. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

bruce_williams

Onshape should be good for that.  You could even do renderings with a partner package.    Below is a quick model of what I think you describe; see https://cad.onshape.com/documents/7d99456e6fb93b2e778d2214/w/d6a7bcc7df9f93ffb712287c/e/b536b9698957ce2dd5fe2152

If you need help starting, I suggest the Onshape videos.  see -  https://www.onshape.com/learn/cad-training

bruce_williams

Onshape should be good for that.  You could even do renderings with a partner package.    Below is a quick model of what I think you describe; see https://cad.onshape.com/documents/7d99456e6fb93b2e778d2214/w/d6a7bcc7df9f93ffb712287c/e/b536b9698957ce2dd5fe2152

If you need help starting, I suggest the Onshape videos.  see -  https://www.onshape.com/learn/cad-training

bruce_williams

Onshape should be good for that.  You could even do renderings with a partner package.    Below is a quick model of what I think you describe; see https://cad.onshape.com/documents/7d99456e6fb93b2e778d2214/w/d6a7bcc7df9f93ffb712287c/e/b536b9698957ce2dd5fe2152

If you need help starting, I suggest the Onshape videos.  see -  https://www.onshape.com/learn/cad-training

mahir

Check out the Wiring featurescript. It might be useful.

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/5786b9cce4b0e6bf978a8b9c/w/2af807e3cd318f41a0f73479/e/65a90b7e27f8a1a30d546b93

bruce_williams

@mahir  - Do you know why my post is showing 3 times?

mahir

That's funny. No clue, @bruce_williams. Forum glitch I guess ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

NeilCooke

Because it's such a great post!

ryan_lusher

Thank you for all your input. Yes Bruce that is exactly what I am looking for. I have just no experience in 3D working so I shall take a look at what you said and maybe get back in touch if I am still having trouble with it.