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Parametric model export with Python
thales_maia
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I saw some posts related to Python and OnShape, but couldn't find any doc about it. I appreciate if someone can point me a direction.
I use a finite element program for magnetic field. This program accept dxf as input. I was using FreeCAD with variables. Using Python, I update the variables, export dxf and import that automatic to my fem program.
I want to use it with OnShape. I know that is possible to model with variables. Is it possible to update those variables using Python and download a dxf?
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One issue may be getting the drawing to change configuration - in Onshape (and their API) part studios and assemblies have configurations but drawings do not (a drawing can contain parts/assys with configurations).
I do not see any documented way to get a DXF version of a sketch from a partstudio as a DXF but you can get a DXF of a Drawing.
Full info on the API and various language support is at https://dev-portal.onshape.com/
Note the API info link is the word "here" on the above page which can be easy to miss...