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Keep edges when extruding split line as surface
Does anyone know how I can keep the edge when extruding a sketch with a split line as a surface? Here is an example of what I am talking about:
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Creating Holes in Hollow Donut
I need to place a series of holes in a hollow donut but do not know how to go about it … help please!
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Custom feature: tapless (self-forming) screws
Hi all, I found Thomas Sanladerer's "self-forming screws" to be extremely useful, but the FeatureScripts I saw out there didn't quite do what I wanted and didn't reliably produce the output that I wanted, and just using a Derived on his design got tiresome in a hurry. So I decided to learn FeatureScript, and wrote my first…
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Help with OS belts.
Before I get started; here is the document: Link So, under Launcher/Intake (Part Studio), I am trying to make a belt between 'Rear Pulley L' and 'Front Pulley L', and a separate belt between 'Rear Pulley R' and 'Front Pulley R' using the 'Custom Belt Feature', but am running into the error "All Cylinders need to be…
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Assembling sub-assemblies
How do I locate (e.g. mate) sub-assemblies within a higher level assembly? I have a sub-assembly of a timber frame with five separate parts in it. When I try to assemble this in the higher level assembly I select some mate constraints, but it only assembles the part the constraint is on, not the entire sub-assembly. There…
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Cannot Hollow Out Airplane Wing in Onshape
Hi, I am relatively new in CAD modelling and Onshape, so please forgive me if I do something wrong. I am trying to hollow out an airplane wing using the shell tool with thickness of 1mm. However, it just says "Shell did not regenerate properly: Could not shell part with selections." When I use the shell feature on an…
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Basic loft not generating properly
I have tried every different setting and nothing makes a difference, tried all different orders and even redrew features and I'm constantly getting the same issue. just want it to be a nice smooth transition like the one on the left.
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How to view and edit dimensions
Hello, I am new to Onshape and can not figure out how to show dimensions in the sketch view. I can see a dimension when I create something in sketch, but I am unable to modify those dimensions. I assuming I have some view option toggled off, but can not figure it out. I can edit a sketch and physically click and drag an…
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Two point generation for imported parts.
I want to do a two point generation system for imported parts in a featurescript I'm making and I previously did it like this if (definition.generationChoice == generationType.TWO) { opExtrude(context, id + "hexShaft", { "entities" : qSketchRegion(id + "sketchOne", true), "direction" : dir, "endBound" : BoundingType.BLIND,…
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Can't create an assembly from ECAD data
Greetings! I'm trying to complete the PCB Studio Fundamentals course and I'm having trouble with "Creating a PCB Assembly from an IDF" section. I've imported the ECAD (emp/emn) files as instructed to, but when trying to create assembly from the ECAD data, the Sync to Onshape button is greyed out. Any idea what I'm doing…
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How to extrude imported parts with a featurescript
I am making a featurescript that generates some parts to make the CAD process faster for my FRC team and I'm not sure how to extrude an imported part. I want to make it so that you can change it's length based off a definition.length inputted earlier in the featurescript. This is my first time doing a featurescript so the…
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Select the inside of a "hole" for use in a sweep
I have a design I'm working on, for a loading coil to be used in a ham radio setup, that consists of two cylinders, one inside the other. For the inner cylinder, I'm using a spiral path and a sweep to create a groove in the cylinder. (I will put copper wire in the groove) and now I'm looking to create an outer cylinder…
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IDE Broken in Featurescript
I was programming and suddenly I noticed after a short break my IDE no longer showed all the usual options it should and sometimes it doesn't let me access things I should like enums that have been declared higher up in the code. screenshot of it not doing definition for a if (definition.X == Y) statement and only showing…
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SurfaceText Problem with Cut Out function
Hi, I've been using SurfaceText to cut out text around a curved surface. The problem is that it cuts away some of my model on the other side. I can't just extrude what it has cut on the other side because I need to cut text all around the curved model. I've added a couple of screenshots. Thank you :) I I added the 1/2 sign…
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Generating loft causes problems
Hi, I am trying to generate spiraling loft around a cylinder and it doesn't want to generate properly. The general shape is right for what I am trying to achieve, but it has problem generating the shape. Could somebody please point me in the right direction? Here is the project and a screenshot.…
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Using a twisted face to split parts
Hi, Below is an image of the trailing edge of an RC plane wing: The trailing edge is twisted when wing washout is applied which causes problems with what I want to achieve below: I need to split the ribs at the front face of the trailing edge and then delete the rearmost parts post split. I'd like to make the trailing edge…
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Data Archiving
Is there a current or planned feature for automatically exporting 3D geometry (step or other universal 3D formats) and drawings (pdf) for local archiving?
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I am trying to use Split Body to duplicate the shape of one part onto another.
Typically, a plane is used as a cutting tool. Is there no way to use the shape of a part to cut the same shape onto another different shaped part? In my sketch, I have a side view and a front view of the same part. When extruding, neither part looks the same because of the different sketch views. I am trying to use the…
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Boot Camp Classes.- HORRIBLE HOURS
Why is the boot camp only done in the worst hours? Why are there no "night" classes for people who cant just miss hours of work in the middle of the day. These seems like a huge oversite or just a really dumb decision.
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I Can't open a document in Microsoft Edge
When I try to open a document using Edge it goes to my Edge Home Page. I've cleared the cache and browsing data. Files open fine in Chrome. Help Please!
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I don't see the new "query variable" feature in existing documents
I'd love to use the "query variable" feature in a current project, but I don't see the button. I've confirmed the version number is 1.203. I do, however, see the button in new documents.
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Inviting students frommy FRC team to the new classroom.
I just upgraded to the Educator Plan and now want to invite my FIRST FRC team to the classroom. How2 do I do that and how do I have them transper their previous work into the new classroom?
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unexpected selection behavior when filleting the results of a self-repeating custom feature
i'm not quite sure what to make of this. the lower-right hole is the one based on the first item i selected for my custom feature and that seems to be relevant here, and in other cases where i ran into this with the same feature. clicking the edge of the first instance selects both instances. deselecting the first does not…
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Can't see tagged frame profiles recently created.
The profile sketches were created by projecting the end of a component of a separate part studio, so that should not be the issue. I need to Tag the profile to use Alignment Points. I've tried refreshing and restarting the browser. Do I need to set up a user Library to use Tags properly?
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Trouble Creating an Angled Face
Howdy All, I am having difficulty creating an angled face along a curved body. The part is a license plate mount. I have the horizontal curvature pretty well set, but I need to have the mounting face taper down from about 3mm out at the top to the existing edge at the bottom, along the curve. Its following the curve that…
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Is there a way to auto populate "N/A' or "-" in the revision column of BOMs.
I only revision control custom parts and it makes my BOMs look unprofessional with empty cells due to hardware not being revision controlled.
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Deleting an imported stl deletes all of my sketches and extrudes
Hi, I've imported an STL and am aware I can't edit it in Onshape so I have begun to recreate it using my own sketches and extrudes. I now want to delete the original stl import, leaving just my work but as soon as I do this, everything disappears as it seems my sketches are dependants of the imported stl. The file…
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Handling without a Mouse
Hi there, I'm trying to handling my models and drawings on a business notebook with trackpad and touchscreen - but without a mouse. That is the case while being travelling at the airport, on a train or so. Usually there is also no table and I have my notebook on my knees. Rotate: right trackpad button + trackpad --> not so…
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Enter inches in mm project?
Many CAD apps will let one enter inches (say 5 1/8") into a field in a metric doc and automatically convert it to mm's, and vice versa. Not OnShape? Am I missing something? This would be so convenient, and eliminate me needn't to pop over to another browser window dozens of times to convert dims "by hand".
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New Custom Feature: Bi-Rail Surface
Like a boundary surface, but with three curves, One Profile and two Rails https://cad.onshape.com/documents/557b17f88f38ef73de260113/w/847f2ad071cb0e78bd856b1e/e/2815c8e4b818a854ab7b7ed6