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First touch from user perspective
3dcad
Member, OS Professional, Mentor Posts: 2,470 PRO
Just got the access and gave a quick try for this mystic feature..
Like I always do, no manuals, no learning, just open up and try
I was able to create new feature script tab and link it to part studio.
Then created (with fs) a sketch with rectangle and extrude to part.
At first I had sketch solved before creating geometry but descriptive error message guide me to fix that.
IDE is great help for people like me who don't have strong background in producing code from scratch but rather concentrate on modifying existing code to suit our needs.
I'm happy with the first touch and will proceed to examine some documentation to learn more.
Like I always do, no manuals, no learning, just open up and try
I was able to create new feature script tab and link it to part studio.
Then created (with fs) a sketch with rectangle and extrude to part.
At first I had sketch solved before creating geometry but descriptive error message guide me to fix that.
IDE is great help for people like me who don't have strong background in producing code from scratch but rather concentrate on modifying existing code to suit our needs.
I'm happy with the first touch and will proceed to examine some documentation to learn more.
//rami
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I'm in the phase where "Hello world" succeeded but I don't know what to code next.. I don't have time to practice, I need to aim something I really need.
What I would need is control models with parameters, that is already possible with normal modeling. But I would also need to print those parameters as list (like BOM with part dimensions) - is this possible?
I would also need standard holes (dia&depth) and hole groups (dia&depth&pattern). And also standard cylinder with chamfer (dowel head sticking out of panel head). Usage should be really flawless to beat current sketching + hole/extrude.
Other stuff I would like to have is control variables from external database/software, embed stuff (named views, 3d model..) into external website and other viewing/representing related stuff but I suppose these would need API programming (at least)?
It would be great to see more examples to build ideas on how FS can help my (or anyone's) workflow.
Other beta users, what are you doing with FeatureScript?
I liked the idea of dowels, so I made a top-level post on the subject:
https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/2352/consolidating-pieces-of-your-workflow-into-robust-and-simple-features#latest
I doubt I covered your exact use case, but it may be enough scaffolding to get you started.
Some good requirements for what makes a good FeatureScript feature are:
- Should this live inside my feature tree?
- Can I provide the right inputs so that the outcome I want is well-defined?
- Is that interface going to be better than what Onshape gives me right now?
- Is the time investment going to pay itself off?
You may discover more criteria as you work with it. Let us know if you do!