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CAD Challenges App

Matt_Shields
Matt_Shields Member, Onshape Employees Posts: 979 EDU
in Educator Discussion
Hey educators!  You may have seen this post yesterday about our new CAD Challenges app.  I just wanted to highlight the app specifically for this community.  We hope it will be usefull as a fun way for students to practice their modeling skills.  What @ian_d_gardiner calls "CAD calisthenics."  Specifically, the app challenges you to carefully read drawings, understand section and auxilary views, and interpret dimensions.  These are important skills on the Certified Onshape Associate exam.  We hope you find it useful!
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  • ed__charlwood
    ed__charlwood Member Posts: 9 EDU
    This is cool, a really nice addition thank you  :)

    It'd be great if the units matched the user's preferences - over in the UK and the rest of Europe we are metric.
    Also, it would be good to be able to reverse engineer the design of the reference part - it comes in as a derived part without features to roll-back through.
  • noir_vior
    noir_vior Member Posts: 3 EDU
    Liked your concept. It's great for students to learn from. 
  • phill_jones
    phill_jones Member Posts: 3 ✭
    This is an amazing concept for students to learn.
  • alexis_sanchez830
    alexis_sanchez830 Member Posts: 1 ✭
    edited July 2024
    This addition is great, Thanks!
  • james_aguilar160
    james_aguilar160 Member Posts: 59 ✭✭
    Looking forward to trying it. I've been getting a lot of enjoyment out of the TooTallToby challenges and I expect to do so from this as well. 
  • khong_kaitlin
    khong_kaitlin Member Posts: 2 ✭

    I’ve used the CAD Challenges app, and it’s a great way to practice reading drawings and understanding views. It’s fun and super helpful for exam prep!

  • Matt_Shields
    Matt_Shields Member, Onshape Employees Posts: 979 EDU

    Awesome, thanks for the feedback!

  • amilia_ruth
    amilia_ruth Member Posts: 2 ✭

    The CAD Challenges app has been an invaluable tool in my studies. It made learning how to read technical drawings and understand different views both fun and interactive. The app’s challenges closely mimic real exam scenarios, making it the perfect preparation tool. Thanks to its engaging format, I improved my skills significantly and saw a huge boost in my exam scores. I highly recommend it to anyone aiming for high grades in technical subjects!

  • camila_costa091
    camila_costa091 Member Posts: 2 ✭

    Great Work! I think it's a great initiative, especially for students.

  • shahid_iqbal562
    shahid_iqbal562 Member Posts: 2 ✭

    This CAD Challenges app sounds like an amazing resource for students to build and refine their 3D modeling and design skills! Practicing with section views, auxiliary views, and dimension interpretation not only strengthens technical proficiency but also prepares students for certifications like the Certified Onshape Associate exam. A great way to make learning CAD engaging and interactive—perfect for developing real-world design expertise!

  • luiz_vaquez
    luiz_vaquez Member Posts: 2 ✭

    The CAD Challenges app sounds like a fantastic tool for anyone looking to improve their design skills! It's great to see an app that focuses on challenges to enhance creativity and precision

  • henry_james993
    henry_james993 Member Posts: 2 ✭

    Really excited about the potential of the CAD Challenges App! It’s a great way to push your design skills further while staying engaged with the CAD community. Looking forward to seeing more creative challenges and innovations from this app!

  • xavi_max
    xavi_max Member Posts: 2 ✭

    This sounds like a fascinating challenge! CAD has so many applications, and it’s great to see different challenges pushing the limits of design and innovation. Looking forward to seeing more creative solutions and discussions on this topic!

  • marie_colin
    marie_colin Member Posts: 2 ✭

    Thank you for initiating such a thoughtful discussion on CAD challenges! Topics like these are incredibly valuable for fostering collaboration and learning within the community. It's inspiring to see members sharing their expertise and insights to help others overcome design hurdles. Discussions like this not only help individuals but also drive innovation in the field. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to more contributions like this!

  • r_hatake
    r_hatake Member Posts: 2 ✭

    I didn't know challenges are posted here. I'm excited for them now.

  • jamei_jon
    jamei_jon Member Posts: 1 ✭
    edited August 2025
    https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/comment/112158#Comment_112158

    100% agree with you, I come here to know about it also.

  • noir_vior
    noir_vior Member Posts: 3 EDU

    Hello, can i enable email notifications for whenever new CAD challenges are posted here? Is there any option for that?

  • Matt_Shields
    Matt_Shields Member, Onshape Employees Posts: 979 EDU

    Great idea, but not at this time.

  • randy_hatake
    randy_hatake Member Posts: 2 ✭

    I'm still learning CAD and I hope for some cool tutorials as well!

  • Matt_Shields
    Matt_Shields Member, Onshape Employees Posts: 979 EDU

    https://learn.onshape.com/

  • sinia_mirnia
    sinia_mirnia Member Posts: 2 ✭

    Practicing interpretation of section/auxiliary views and dimensions is exactly what many students struggle with before certification. Turning that skill-building into quick, fun challenges is a brilliant idea. I’ll definitely be recommending the CAD Challenges app to my students to help them prepare for the Certified Onshape Associate exam.

  • samuel_blake962
    samuel_blake962 Member Posts: 4 ✭

    Really useful tool! Students definitely need more practice with section views and dimensions, so this app fits perfectly.

  • samuel_blake962
    samuel_blake962 Member Posts: 4 ✭

    This looks really promising. One of the biggest challenges for new CAD learners is translating 2D drawings into 3D understanding, especially when section or auxiliary views are involved. An app that reinforces those fundamentals through quick challenges is exactly what many classrooms need. I’m excited to try it out with my students.

  • mooka_o_day
    mooka_o_day Member Posts: 2 ✭

    I would love to see more challenges added. Is there a way for users to add challenges as a way of cross pollinating design techniques?

  • Matt_Shields
    Matt_Shields Member, Onshape Employees Posts: 979 EDU

    Glad you are enjoying the challenges! We are looking at ways for users to create their own challenges. In the meantime, I'll nudge our developers ;)

  • alon_reeves
    alon_reeves Member Posts: 2 ✭

    Looking forward to trying it. I've been getting a lot of enjoyment out of the TooTallToby challenges and I expect to do so from this as well.

  • alon_reeves
    alon_reeves Member Posts: 2 ✭
    edited February 21

    I would love to see more challenges added. Is there a way for users to add challenges as a way of cross pollinating design techniques? https://tmsim.ph

  • Matt_Shields
    Matt_Shields Member, Onshape Employees Posts: 979 EDU

    Glad you are enjoying the challenges! We are looking at ways for users to create/add their own challenges. In the meantime, I'll nudge our developers to add more. Thanks!

  • trevor_trevor819
    trevor_trevor819 Member Posts: 2 ✭
    https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/comment/112158#Comment_112158

    Really on point, i also need something like you told about..

  • muhammad_shafiq139
    muhammad_shafiq139 Member Posts: 4 ✭

    Thanks for creating such a welcoming and organized community. Clear guidelines and dedicated support categories make it much easier for new and experienced users to find answers and share knowledge. If you're also interested in learning science concepts with clear explanations, you can explore Physics Fundamentals and our guide on projectile Motion.

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