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Derived different from original!
These two shots are section views of the same part. The first one is the original ("square light block" in this studio), the second is the exact same part Derived in another studio in the same document. How is that the "tunnel" path is different? I've not done any mods in the derived studio. How is this possible and how to…
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How do I make this SHELL logo
I find it difficult to make the clam shape, that is, the soft arch, any ideas on how to make it?
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Cable chain assembly movements
I have an assembly of a cable drag chain CNC Plasma | Cable Drag Chain X axis I had a look at another post where they discussed how to enable the chain to move as it should Moving Energy Chain / Cable Track — Onshape, along with following the concept laid out in this document…Energy Chain | Energy Chain In my assembly my…
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Part appearance properties
Hi all, I have scripts which set properties on the parts they generate to identify part types. I have a separate feature which uses those properties to set part colours by part type. it seems that if I have already manually set appearance on a part that it takes precedence over the script. I’m not sure how to correctly…
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Why the SOLIDWORKS format is not available for export?
I am currently doing the Exercise: Exporting CAD Data from the course 'Importing and Exporting CAD Data'. On the slide no. 5 (Step 5) it says "Choose SOLIDWORKS as the file format and then select Store the file in a new tab." But when I do the same, I did not find any 'SOLIDWORKS format' while importing the 'Hydraulic…
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Newbie Question: Still trying to make that JST connector in the panel wall
Okay, I gave up on the SHELL command. I've created the box I needed off model and got it where I think it should be. I move it (transform) onto the panel wall where it should be located. It appears there mostly fine EXCEPT the wire slot Extrude-Remove won't Remove the panel wall in the opening, despite every attempt I've…
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how to apply embossed text to an uneven surface
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How to hardcode files for opImportForeign?
How can I hardcode the blob data so a user can select from a list of STEP files from a dropdown list? I've tried many different things but nothing works. this is the starting point with a single imported file for a test. FeatureScript 2960; import(path : "onshape/std/importForeign.fs", version : "2960.0"); import(path :…
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Finding all Featurescript tabs with an updated linked document
Hi all, I have a document with several Featurescript tabs which all import a given shared document. Is there a way to identify all tabs which need import version updates and ideally update them all simultaneously? If that's not possible is it good practice to have a separate single Featrescript which imports shared…
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Why is this draft failing? In general, opDraft vs. draft?
Howdy, I am working on a taper lock bushing feature script and cant get the draft for my taper to work. I've tried many variations of opDraft and draft but no success with either. The link to my public document is here and there's a screenshot of my current draft attempt/error warning below. That is my immediate issue, but…
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Can I make a cut list with fractions rather than decimals?
I cannot hand my manufacturing team a sheet with a length of 23.482 and expect them to do the conversion. Is there a way to create a cut list rounded to the nearest 1/16" or show it in a fraction?
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TAMBOUR SIDEBOARD
Hi! New to the forum, if any more info is needed just lmk :-) I'm a high school student trying to make a sideboard/tv cabinet with a tamboured door. I have made the "frame" for the sideboard in an assembly, and the whole door (with revolute mates) in another. I'm struggling to assemble the tambour to slide along the track,…
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Duplicate Assembly instance or Sketch "in place"
Hello, I like to have each design iteration of a part that got prototyped visible in the assembly. That way I have let's say 4 versions of it and I can hide/show to compare any 2, any 3, or all of them at once in a very simple way. AFAIK this cannot be doen with Version Compare. The way I do this in Onshape is whenever I'm…
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Adding modifier to dimensions
I'm not a super experienced Onshape user, but I'm looking into its ISO GPS capabilities when it comes to drawings (in particular ISO 14405-1:2025). The geometric tolerances and datums seem to be very well implemented, but I'm struggling with adding modifiers to dimensions of features of size, such as envelope, GX, GN, LP,…
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Having the legend "question" above the box where you want a title is .... not good.
How do I construct a plane at 45° to the axis of a cylinder? I managed to create a radial plane half way up the cylinder, but cannot find a means to tilt it to 45°.
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Finding all Featurescript tabs with a changed linked document
Hi all, I have a document with several Featurescript tabs which all import a given shared document. Is there a way to identify all tabs which need import version updates and ideally update them all simultaneously? If that's not possible is it good practice to have a separate single Featrescript which imports shared…
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How do I blend the two inside faces too each other? I can't seem to get face blend to work. Plz Help
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/c5684b823c04af1ec354a756/w/4360f2a9b3dae329827ae9f2/e/e1df25300d4c I want to blend a face between the outer perimeter of the center piece to the inner perimeter of the outer piece and can't seem to setup a face blend. Am I doing it wrong? is there a better function to use? any help would…
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how to create a drawing which is the same dimensions as the sketch
hi im new to this and struggling to create a drawing the same dimensions as the scetch i have done. For example on the sketch, the dimensions of one line is 682.786mm, when converted to a drawing that same line is changed to 26.881mm. so when i convert the part to dxf file to be laser cut it is no where near the size it…
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New Feature: Sketch Point Mate Connector
Hi all, I'll be the first to admit that I am a mechanical engineer, not a software developer so this may not be written in the best way. I find myself often needing a way to add a bunch of mate connectors to various, non-uniformly spaced points on a body (usually an in-context sketch to back-drive some mate positions) and…
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when i try to sign into Onshape all i get is a blank screen.
When I try signing into Onshape all I get is a blank screen. My wife signed up for Onshape and on signing in she also only gets a blank screen. Are the servers down?
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Surfaces Won't Turn Solid
Hi, I am relatively inexperienced with working with surfaces in Onshape, and have ran into problems when trying to make them solid parts. I am designing a logo that uses hundreds of surface lofts to enclose the top and bottom plates, but the enclose tool doesn't work for me and I run into issues in many of the surfaces…
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Improvements to Onshape - May 15, 2026
This release introduces new user interface enhancements and workflows across the board to help make your daily work more efficient, plus an illuminating new explicit Light experience for Render Studio Advanced users.CAD MATE CONNECTORS REFERENCING A MATE CONNECTOR Onshape has introduced the ability for Mate Connectors to…
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Is this a BUG or a weird unexpected operation [Hollow walls after SPLITting]
Using Split after Hollowing a box creates hollow, not solid walls I created a cubic box. Then hollowed it leaving 3mm walls. I then split the box to create a box and a lid. I later noticed via the Sections view that the box wall is NOT solid but has hollow space in it. Through investigation, I see that it is the SPLIT…
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Maintaining a stable body id when copying flat pattern body into standard part studio edit space
I have a feature that contains an option which allows the user to copy the flat pattern of a sheet metal part into the standard part studio editing space. The problem I have been having is, any time the part studio is edited and a new feature is added or removed which interacts with the parent sheet metal body, the flat…
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Assembly Workflow Tips
Building a custom computer case and want to design around components that I've modeled and linked up in an assembly. Tried to derive the assembly into the chassis part studio, but only saw other part studios in the derived tool. What am I missing? Any tips on the proper workflow for building around real-life components…
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New Feature: Braided Curve
Hey all! Wanted to model some braided wires for fun, and couldn't find a custom feature to generate the braid paths. Slapped one together real quick, snag it here: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/e522ae0e05eda848c8b5a692 Eventually I'll add options for more than 3 strands (right now the logic is all kinda hard-coded for…
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Creality fails to print any Onshape generated STLs
I have a Creality CR M4 that I used to print lots of downloaded STLs. when i have tried to send an STL created in Onshape using Creality Print to print, then files slices but when sent to printer it fails to print. i have tried all the internet search /ai fixes such as send as 3mf, model fix model, check unit miss match…
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I am doing the tutorial where you use loft to create a funnel and can't get sketch 2 to work
When I create the offset of 0.05" for the ellipse on the lower surface plane of the rim and handle (step 4), I get a gray ellipse offset as expected inside of the rim, but with gray (nothing) filling the space between the rim and new ellipse. In the tutorial illustration, however the space between that ellipse is blue,…
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Performance issues when handling large amount of parts
https://cad.onshape.com/documents/39b5318dff1be43e6b28688c/w/7665ddfd2e00dde38de738a7/e/9752af13feab39cb04c875f8 Hi Onshape community, I have created a parametric design sheet to generate plans for segmented wood turning. Now the issue I'm having is that above around 10.000 generated parts, Onshape becomes rather hard to…
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Can more than 1 import be put into the same part studio? If so, how is this done?
Can more than 1 import be put into the same part studio? If so, how is this done?