Printing dimensions on models?

ethan_hall730

Hello all,

If I have built a model out a number sketch planes, is there a way to export or print the finished model with the dimensions?  For example, to send to a manual machine shop or craftsman, etc.  I could obviously draw separate sketches for this purpose, but then I would have version control issues across the workspace, and duplicate work.  The "Show Dimension" feature in the context menu does not seem to be quite complete...

Perhaps I am missing something obvious?  Any ideas?

Regards,
Ethan

coleman

2D prints are in the onshape development pipeline and should be coming later this summer.  

coleman

Yes, that in essence is what it does.
You generate 3D model in a part studio, then you can create a 2D drawing (part print) from that 3D model.  You will select edges with a dimension tool and it will populate the dimension.  

Watch this demo: https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/d44wm56vow?popover=true

Everyone is anxiously awaiting the drawing component on onshape  

coleman

2D prints are in the onshape development pipeline and should be coming later this summer.  

ethan_hall730

Got it, very good, thanks!

ethan_hall730

...and I hope the ability to generate 2D dimensioned prints from the various 3D views will be included in that feature set.

coleman

Yes, that in essence is what it does.
You generate 3D model in a part studio, then you can create a 2D drawing (part print) from that 3D model.  You will select edges with a dimension tool and it will populate the dimension.  

Watch this demo: https://fast.wistia.net/embed/iframe/d44wm56vow?popover=true

Everyone is anxiously awaiting the drawing component on onshape  

ethan_hall730

Perfect!  I'll leave you all to it, then