This release introduces a host of new functionality. Propagating configuration inputs to referenced Part Studios, Assemblies, and Variable Studios in one step, a persistent center of mass indicator in Assemblies, and bringing AR View and the AI Advisor to more mobile devices, to name a few.

CAD IMPROVEMENTS

PROPAGATE CONFIGURATION INPUTS TO REFERENCES

When building configured Part Studios, Assemblies, or Variable Studios, you often need to match the configuration inputs of each reference to the inputs of the current tab. Each configuration input now includes an option to propagate its values to any references that have a matching input and values. You can also propagate all of the current tab's inputs at once from a single dialog, associating every relevant reference and its configuration in one go.  See Input propagation for more information.

PERSISTENT CENTER OF MASS INDICATOR IN ASSEMBLIES

You can now keep a center of mass indicator visible in Assemblies without the mass properties dialog open. Right-click an instance or the top-level Assembly in the Instance list to show its center of mass, and watch the indicator update as you drag parts and change the design. Show indicators for several instances at once, and hide them from the same menu or by right-clicking the indicator itself.

ASYNCHRONOUS SIMULATION IMPROVEMENTS

Asynchronous simulation in Assemblies can now run at a version's default position, in addition to named positions. Onshape also notifies you about the simulations you requested, and you can delete completed or failed runs you no longer need (requires delete permission on the document). Together, these updates make it easier to send off a simulation, keep working, and keep your results organized.

IMAGE LIBRARY FOR REFLECTION ANALYSIS

Reflection analysis now uses the same image library as sketch images and decals. Choose the reflection image from one consistent library, including the standard images Onshape provides, to find the image that best reveals the quality of your surfaces.

FEATURE STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS

STANDARD LIBRARY VERSION SEARCH FOR FEATURESCRIPT

FeatureScript workspace search now includes a standard library version search mode that finds every standard library import in your Feature Studios by version or version range. Jump to any matching import, or update all matches to a new version at once, making it easy to keep your custom features on a current standard library.

Although this quickly repoints imports to the latest version of std, different versions may introduce breaking changes that affect how the feature works. Be sure to test affected features after updating.

DRAWING IMPROVEMENTS

COMMENT TAGS FOR DRAWING VIEWS AND ANNOTATIONS

You can now attach comments directly to drawing views, dimensions, and annotations. Clicking the attachment in the comments panel takes you to the drawing, switches to the correct sheet, and zooms to the referenced area, making it easier to communicate ideas and run design reviews on your drawings.

FORESHORTENED DIMENSION COMMAND

Onshape makes it easier to create foreshortened diameters with a dedicated Foreshortened dimension command in the dimension pull-down (Shift+H). Once created, these dimensions can be toggled between linear and foreshortened diameters from the right-click context menu, and when dimensioned to an arc, you can drag the leader to the minimum or maximum extents of the arc.

DATA MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS

DISPLAY PARTS LIST PROPERTIES

Onshape now displays instance properties such as Part Number, State, and Revision in Part Studio parts lists. Right-click the parts list and select "Show part list properties," or turn them on by default from the Preferences section of your account settings.  See Showing part properties for more information.

MAKE PERSONAL COPIES IN EDUCATION ENTERPRISE

Users in an Education Enterprise can now make personal copies of one or more documents and send them to another Onshape space, by default to their personal account. Students leaving the Enterprise can keep the assignments and projects they created there. Each copy has the same content as a regular document copy, without versions, history, or comments.

API IMPROVEMENTS

API KEY EXPIRATION DATES AND NOTIFICATION EMAILS

You can now set an optional expiration date when creating an Onshape API key, and each key's expiration date is shown in your list of API keys. Onshape also emails you when a key is created, as its expiration approaches, and when it expires, helping you keep integrations secure and avoid unexpected interruptions.

CAM STUDIO IMPROVEMENTS

DELETE KEY SUPPORT FOR CAM JOB ELEMENTS

You can now use the Delete key to remove any element of a CAM job, making it faster to clean up and rework your toolpaths.

OVERRIDE MACHINE RETRACTS

Now you can override machine retracts at the operation level. Each operation still follows your global post settings by default.

NEW MACHINES AND POST-PROCESSOR UPDATES

CAM Studio adds support for the Langmuir MR1 and Laguna SmartShop M machines. Post-processors now support the "Override machine retract" setting, with machine retract updates for Brother, MachMotion, Masso, ShopBot, and Thermwood posts.

MOBILE IMPROVEMENTS

AR VIEW ON ANDROID

Onshape on Android now supports AR View, so you can place your Part Studio or Assembly model on a real-world surface using your device's camera. Detect a flat surface, tap to place the model, then scale, rotate, and reposition it to review your design at full size in its real environment.

EDIT IN CONTEXT IMPROVEMENTS ON ANDROID

Edit in context on Android now matches the latest web improvements. The context menu uses clearer labels, separates existing contexts from creating a new one, and shows edit in context as a single option when no contexts exist yet. 

COMMENTS PANEL ON THE LEFT SIDE ON ANDROID

On Android, the comments panel now opens in the left side panel of the document on tablets (and from the bottom on phones) instead of as a dropdown from the top. It matches the web and iOS experience and can be resized just like the versions panel.

ATTACH COMMENTS TO SKETCH DIMENSIONS ON ANDROID

On Android, you can now attach comments directly to sketch dimensions, not just sketch entities. It's an easy way to highlight critical dimensions and share information about a specific value with your team.

MINI S-KEY TOOLBAR FOR APPLE PENCIL ON IPAD

The S-key mini toolbar is now available on iPad. Press and hold in the graphics area with your Apple Pencil to open a compact toolbar of frequently used tools right where you're working, with a different set of tools for sketches, Part Studios, and Assemblies.  Long-pressing a finger on the screen also works, as does the "S" key on a connected keyboard.

AI ADVISOR ON IOS

The Onshape AI Advisor is now available in the Onshape iOS app on iPhone and iPad. It delivers the same AI Advisor experience as the web in a mobile-friendly panel, using your existing signed-in session, so you can get help without leaving your work.

LEARNING CENTER IMPROVEMENTS

- Best Practices for Creating Onshape Drawing Templates
- Hardware Recommendations
- Onshape Importing Guide
- Working with a Document's Historical Data

Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements, and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the changelog.  

Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in documents created before this update.  Mobile improvements roll out in the days after the release and are updated via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.