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FeatureScript versions
I'm new to FeatureScript, but an experienced programmer familiar with many languages, but having trouble finding some specific useful documentation. I can't find proper information regarding the versions available for the version statement at the start of a script, and versions. The only references I've found show things…
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Can notes be opaque or colored filled?
Using Notes in a drawing, I would like to be able to control the opacity or transparency of the background. Also being able to color said background would be helpful. I am using the drawing for wiring diagrams, and these features would help the readability of the wire designations.
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Why is the loft not working? What exactly is it telling me?
I have set a pierce constraint at both the leading edge of the wing and the trailing edge, and both of the sketches, for the 3D Fit Spline. My intention is to do a loft of the leading and trailing arcs in order to have a smooth edge.
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How do I model a shape where the bottom face differs from the top?
Hi everyone, I’m still quite new to Onshape and I’m trying to model a part based on a hand-drawn sketch: So far, I’ve created the top face as a 2D sketch: However, the bottom face of the part is different from the top (highlighted in yellow in the first image), and I’m not sure how to create this correctly in Onshape.…
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Cookie Cutter - Link Provided
In response to David YL Nguyen's suggestion (which I was not able to respond to in the thread) - below is the link to my cookie stamp. The intent is to have the text similar to what I extruded through the bottom. Thank you for your help!…
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toString incosistent behavior
Hello all, I would like to ask for help. The text function toString(#variable/mm) will convert 37mm to 37, but same time converts 36 mm to 36.00000…1. This drive me really mad. Is there some reasonable way how to control number of decilmals places? I appreciate any help. Thanks
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Hide text box outline
Is there a way to hide the dashed-line box that closely surrounds text (entered using the Text sketch tool)? The box makes the text hard to read. My simple fix puts a space before text and period after text to improve readability, but is there a better way? Thank you. Fred Wild
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Problem with extruding shape
If I try to extrude my sketch, it doesn't work, and OnShape is not telling me why. Please help! Thanks in advance!
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merge scope selection is unavailble
Im trying to so an extrude remove on a part but the merge scope will not let me select the part. selecting merge all does not help. i get the same issue when trying to add a hole using the hole function.
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API - Folder Creation, Move Document Functionality
I may just be missing it in the Glassworks API explorer, but does anyone know how to create folders via API, and move documents to different folder locations via API? Cheers, -Dirk
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Transform to origin
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/499916a97c5057f27b7c0c33/w/9dcc3c0caf33c549eefc9cd5/e/becf25b04e0cacfbe263c569?renderMode=0&uiState=680daf3f3a1ec33b0512dcd7 I have figured out how to select a specific point for the Transform command and how to make it appear to "snap" to a point, specifically to the origin. After the…
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Scaling images in sketches
The new insert image functionality arrived just in time - I have a physical object that I need to model in 3D. I was delighted to see that I can do this: * insert image * draw a line along a particular feature of the image * set a dimension for that line * see both the line and the image resize themselves This allows me to…
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Difficulty Lofting with Guides
Hello! I'm trying to loft the following cross-section to a point: I want to loft along the curved guide lines that lead from the vertices of the cross section to the top point. However, when I try to add those guides into the loft, I get the following error: I believe it's having a tough time reconciling the guide and the…
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making multiple parts within a design studio
I am a brand new user of Onshape but a long term SolidWorks user. Throughout the quick start tutorial it was showing multiple parts within a part studio. I'm sure its something simple but I can't figure out how to start a new part within a part studio. Do I just start drawing another body? That seems weird because then the…
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Certification for Mechanical Enigneering Student
Hi, I am looking to get certified in OnShape but was wondering if there was a free option for the certificate for students to become a Certified Onshape Associate. Thanks Gaetan
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Thicken surfaces of an import
I'm working on a design i copied from public. In the design is an import with many surfaces. I want to thicken these to make them 3D printable. I can't select the surface to thicken. Is there a way to do this? Regards, Douwe
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frame generator
Is there a a way to group tubes that are all the same instead of having each one as a separte part even if you have 6 others exactly the same size.
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Can't open document (Onshape lost connection)
I was in the process of updating a document that I created a few days ago and after a bit I couldn't make anymore changes. I closed the browser (chrome) thinking it would help. So I went back into Onshape (great product BTW) and tried to open the document, it just opened up the top banner bar and the spiny waiting icon…
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in the assembly, the gear ratio doesn't seem to be working.
the gear ratio is the driving gear teeth divided by the driven gear teeth, right? my problem is that when i put in, say 0.5, it seems to take it as 5. any help appreciated! thank you!
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How do i stop all of my measurements from breaking when I change something on the model?
Sometimes when I change something in a part studio and go to the drawing to update it, the measurements associated with that change are all in red and have to be redrawn. Isn't there a way to refresh those measurements without having to redrawn them, and why don't they refresh automatically when I click the update this…
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Dumb Question From A Beginner! Flip a Disk on its Face?
Excuse the rudimentary question, but I can't find the solution... I have a model, which is an 80mm diameter, 5mm thick disk. I designed it with text on the top of the disk. I want to flip the disk upside down so that the text is on the bottom and the bottom of the disk is on top. I see the transform button, but I can't…
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How do my students take the test?
My students are going to take the associate's exam. Do they just sign in on the Oshnshape certification associate's test page and redeem code and take the test from their dashboard?
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change the name on certificate
hello, I did a mistake on writing my name so the certificate written by the wrong name and I want to edit that name. I already edit the name on my account but the certificate still with wrong name. could you please help me thank you
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I can't figure out slide 11 in this lesson's activity
Multi-Part Sketching Techniques, Exercise: Utilizing a Master Sketch.
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Introduction to Part Studios, lesson 2, Basic Features / Exercise: Reducing coupler.
I'm stuck on step 4. I have completed steps 1-3 correctly, I think, but have no idea what the image in step 4 is showing nor how to progress after choosing the edge of the inner diameter on the right side. Help?
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Copy and Paste a sketch along with its constraints
Is there a way to copy a fully defined sketch in one part studio and paste the sketch into another part studio without losing the constraints?
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BooleanBodies
I am using the Onshape API to retrieve information from the ABC dataset. When encountering the union type of booleanBodies, the default setting is keeptools = false. For example, I want to obtain the five toolparts (JHD, JUD, JVH, JVD, JVL) before the merge, but I cannot retrieve the specific information of these…
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Self Paced Training
I am unable to create a horizontal line from the origin within 02.Basic Features, exercise (Reducer Coupling) slide 4 of 10. When I select the end line function, I can not activate the origin when the cursor symbol (+) is hovered over it.
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Shortcut for SUPRESS ans UNSUPRESS
Does anyone have a feature script or other solution for keyboard shortcuts to SUPPRESS and UNSUPPRESS? Thanks for the help Hansjürg
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Where did the variable button go?
In the past, when I wanted to create a variable, I would go to the Part Studio and then click on the variable button (x). Now I can't find the button. Where did it go? I've been looking for it for more than an hour.