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Freeform spline length
robert_scott_jr_
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I am attempting to piggyback 2 small populated PCBs having 7 connections between them using 28ga silicone insulated wire. I used Freeform Spline to create the paths for Wire feature script. The key to this working in a neat way is to know the wire length needed (plus a wee bit), since the soldered connections will be made while the boards are separated as much as possible and then set one upon the other when connections are completed. Is there a way to get the length of a Freeform Spline created curve? - Scotty
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If you hit the measuring tape, and tap on the X, it will create a variable which is driven by the measurement, so as you change the curve, the variable will update
Improvements to Onshape - January 11th, 2023 — Onshape
You might also want to look into https://forum.onshape.com/discussion/18756/new-custom-feature-cable-wire-routing
Bonus tip: it updates "live" as you edit the feature and if you use the "final" option while editing any of them you can see them all at once!
Both Freeform Spline and Wire are my features, and both of them have custom tables written for them, which will tell you the lengths. Since the tables are part of the feature code, you don't need to add them manually. If you've used the feature, you can just open the custom tables panel and they are there. I recommend using the one from the Wire feature since it doesn't limit you to a path made of a single curve (you can use a combination of curves and still get a single total length). It will also have color and gauge info there.
I also agree with Simon about checking out the wiring feature suite by @NeilCooke
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