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Is there a tool to create connections on frames?
I'm looking to redesign a PVC frame I have in my backyard and and was going to use the frames tools to design it and get a parts list. It'd be cool if it had a similar functionality as the forms tool for sheet metal where you could pull in connectors or change out connectors at the intersections of frames.
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Extract surface from solid?
Is there a way to extract a surface from a solid without using sketch to "outline" it? For example, get a surface of a cylinder (I used 2 extrudes for solid and surface):
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How to set a default for a length input in feature script while not changing limits
So I was wondering if I wanted to set a default for an annotation/input for a number, how would I set the default to 0 and keep infinite negative and positive limits for maximum and minimum?
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Where is the use sketch command?
Hi...I'm totally new to this and trying to do the basic 02 training with the reducer coupler....how do I achieve step 4……I cannot find this command anywhere, and how do I use it? any help will be gladly welcome ….thanks
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Is there any way to loft or make 4 edges into a smooth surface?
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qAdjacent edges count different to UI
Hi, I have a situation where qAdjacent doesn't seem to detect edges in the same way as the UI. For example the following shows a part with 4 edges in the UI: The sketch looks like this: When I run: var qAdj = qAdjacent(face, AdjacencyType.EDGE, EntityType.EDGE); it returns only 3 edges - the curved edge and RHS vertical…
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Improvements to Onshape - March 13th, 2025
With our fourth release of 2025, we've got some wonderful improvements in a variety of different areas. Let's have a look. CAD IMPROVEMENTS COSMETIC THREADS (3D) When defining a thread using the Hole feature, or External thread feature, cosmetic threads are rendered on-screen in the modeling environment.…
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Failure with a OP boolean subtraction
So I am working on a project that auto lofts something to a shape or point without 2 surfaces, and when I did remove in the part studio, it would not merge with the boolean: However, at the same time, there are no error messages and nothing that says anything is incorrect. I also tried to see if the IF statement just…
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Is there anyway to loft 4 edges into a smooth surface?
I have this smooth structure I am modeling and it has 4 sides, the top is a 3D spline and there is a curved face at the front and a straight edge on the bottom, and I want the it to end in a radius at the end, is there any way to form these into a smooth surface? I have been able to make it into a surface but not a smooth…
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Part Scaling in Onshape
Hi all, I am trying to scale a finished part, does anyone know if Onshape does scaling? Thanks, Jeff
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"carve" into a part to maximize fit into specific shape, but still able move it out of an opening?
I'm trying to come up with a way to create a part, that would fit into a container occupying maximum volume of the container, yet still be able to move out the container through an opening. Any tips how to achieve this? Thank you!…
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Step Files Not Translating
Hi! I've tried importing a STEP file I downloaded from the GoBilda website (if you know it). When I open the document however, all it shows is an option to update or download the file. I've looked at other support posts regarding this topic, but the only solution I've seen proposed is clicking the house icon at the bottom…
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what would be the best way to add a flange to connect two angled faces?
trying to connect two angled faces with sheet metal. the flanged clash, so i have done a move face - rotate then extrude remove to cut the edges to shape. wondering is there a way i can align a flange easier to another part without having to create a plane or rotate the face etc. i looked at create join but that extend…
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Problem with determining interference and if sides are touching in onshape feature script
So I started working on a new project and had a little problem with interference error messages. It would never send the error message no matter what I do and would always merge. How do I fix this note it is on line 220. Here is the document:…
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Adding Protrusions to inner curved face.
So I want to add 6 equally spaced protrusions to the curved inner face of the object. But I really don't even know where to begin. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be appreciated.
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Is there a less clunky way to do embedded text for 3D printing?
I want to achieve the effect in the top sketch below, which is two parts, with colored text embedded right on the surface of the first part. I can do it but it's very clunky. To get justs two parts - one for the main model and one for the text, I have to string all the digits together with a hidden shape in the main part.…
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What happened to "Multi-part Part" activities in the "New to Onshape" section?
Going to the Learning Center I would click on the blue square "New to Onshape". Then I would scroll down to the "CAD Fundamentals"section and select the third course, i think it was called "Multi-part Parts". That course is no longer visible. My students were working on the activities in that section. Is it being moved to…
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Beginner question; Trouble thickening complex shapes
Hello Everyone, I was hoping to get some more experienced eyes on my project. I'm pretty new to Onshape and CAD design in general, and am still familliarising myself with all the features, so my project may be a bit ambitious. What I'm trying to design is an airbox for a motorcycle, and I'm stuck trying to model what could…
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Sketch line intersecting an edge
Hi, I need to draw a sketch line on the face of a part from a given point to the intersection with an edge. What would be the best way to detect that intersection please? Thank you.
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Creating A folder within a document from the API
Hey Hey, Currently trying to make a script that monitors for new documents, then formats them as soon as I create them to avoid having to spend 5 mins formatting a doc when I create it. The structure I am going for involves having folders for parts, drawings, and subassemblies, but I can't seem to find a way to create a…
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How can I stretch the walls without affecting the top lip?
Hi! I'm very new to OnShape and I'm trying to modify a pre-existing design. I am looking to increase the height of the walls to accommodate 20mm and 15mm holes for a power switch + speaker cut-out. I've had a look but I'm pretty out of my depth here, have worked out how to create holes though, I just need to make the sides…
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Creating a U-Shaped Cavity with Rounded Base in Onshape
Hello Onshape Community, I'm working on designing a rectangular solid with dimensions 10 inches (length) x 5 inches (width) x 5 inches (height). My goal is to create a U-shaped cavity within this solid, ensuring a uniform wall thickness of 0.5 inches. Specifically, I want the bottom of this cavity to have a smooth, rounded…
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Revolute mates in gears
I have a drive train model in which I have mated the connected gears using gear relation of the respective revolut mates of each gear. I however have a problem that the shaft does not rotate with the gears, it is as if the pin slot in the gear is not recognized by the shaft. How can I fix this? I have tried reorienting the…
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pins feature script - could someone check it?
Hi, I made a simple featurescript which makes holes for pins. This code is based on another feature script, but after my modifications it doesn't work. Can someone look at it? Thanks https://cad.onshape.com/documents/7885d89fd6ec3627369211b5/w/2607ea11c0a7be49338866ec/e/378d4212adbdd68ac5b3ad02
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how to aligne a surface "around" an object
How can i aligne the surface of the grey part on to the blue object? i have a 3D scan of the blue object and wanted to print something that i can glue to the blue object. so in the end i oly need the grey object. Thanks for your help. Toby
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house help needed
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/5e0aad5338049d58e998649d/w/4329a036c2204f750e842286/e/cc4f8ca8c6a8753bb66f7bdf?renderMode=0&uiState=67e60a11f2c902141a6ae0e7Error hello all this is a house i am working on for a school project and i am not sure how to solve the errors if anyone can assist please comment your email and i…
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Versioning parts to see changes in the assembly (Assembly and Part are in separate assembly).
Hi. I am making changes in a part file and then want to see how those changes affect my assembly. In Solidworks this would just be in-assembly part editing and the changes are immediately seen. In Onshape it appears that i have to make a change, then create a version, then move to my assembly workspace and up-version the…
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OP revolve constantly failing in onshape feature script
So I was making a new script and tried to revolve an eclipse. However, no matter what I do, it always fails, and I am doing everything right. Can you help? Here is the document: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/f675b5332c949ed5725fc647/w/20de1eb21e61b8e0246201b2/e/525f988c536d86c131f98129
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Why my Onshape was very slow
My onshape loads for ages and I have check on forums but I dont now why is doing this. I have check on this page https://cad.onshape.com/check This is the result I have My configuration is a RTX 3060 with i5 11400f My internet connection was good. Can someone help me? Thank you
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Trouble adding students who already have an account
I have students who already have an account for their school classes and I want to add them to my robotics team class. I’ve sent invites to the email address they use for their school account, but nothing shows up for the team when they log in. I am not a teacher at the school, just a coach for the team, so the team is…