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Discussion List

  • Drawing line colors to match model appearance

    Is there a way to make the drawing line colors to match the appearance colors in the part/assembly? In drawings with lots of details it would be nice to change the colors to differentiate the parts/features. I can change certain aspects of the view colors such as hidden lines, threads, bend colors in the Drawing Properties…

  • how to make parts shiny

    I have a model of a boat and I want to make the hull shiny as apposed to matte so it looks like real metal. Thanks!

  • "bulk" change appearance of parts in assembly

    Is there a quick way to change appearance of parts in an assembly? (eg by box selecting - right click) Now I have to go into each individual part to reset the appearance. 

  • String Parameter won't reference a Text Config Variable

    Hey Guys, I'm trying to use a custom feature to assign materials to parts. But I'm getting tripped up by the string parameter. I can't seem to configure the parameter using a text config variable? Presumably because "#" becomes part of a string and loses it's ability to signify another variable? Here is the annotation in…

  • Part Finish in Onshape part properties?

    I can't seem to find a Finish property anywhere... Is this not an option in OS? For example, welded, painted, etc.