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Drawing with Onshape Mobile App

tristan_ceddia779
tristan_ceddia779 Member Posts: 7 ✭
in Community Support
Is there any plans to give the Onshape mobile app 'drawing' capabilities? Currently I have to change from the mobile app to the desktop to create 2d drawings of the model. I'd love to have this option within the mobile app. I use a tablet so not having to open up a laptop or other computer just for drawings would be great.

Thanks in advance

Answers

  • alnis
    alnis Member, Developers Posts: 453 EDU
    Although it's not officially supported, you might be able to use the browser version. It's not very touch-friendly, but Bluetooth mice often work well with tablets.
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  • tristan_ceddia779
    tristan_ceddia779 Member Posts: 7 ✭
    Thanks for the reply. Yeah the bluetooth mouse does work well, but on the couch it doesnt haha. I just want to be able to lay relaxed on the couch and create :)
  • alnis
    alnis Member, Developers Posts: 453 EDU
    One fun thing I did a while ago was set up a steam controller with bindings for Onshape tools to do CAD while on an airplane (not enough space to use a keyboard & mouse, arms are too long). I also wanted to do the "CAD from a couch" thing. It was doable, but I wasn't nearly as fast as usual. I have a feeling with more practice I could get up to regular speed. It lets you have full keyboard and mouse control while not having a full keyboard or mouse. It's pretty precise with the mouse overall, too. Too bad they are discontinued :'(

    Here's what they look like:

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