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export rules

Discussion List

  • How do I change how onshape names my sheet metal flat patterns when I export them?

    example: I export a flat pattern to DXF to nest and cut on a laser table. the file is exported as the project name, great, and then the files show as "project name - Flat Pattern of Part name" I would like the files to just be named "Part name"

  • Variable references in Export Rules?

    I've looked through the forums but haven't found an answer: is there a way I can incorporate variable values within export rules? I would love to do something like this for the parametrized wall plugs i drew up. Does someone know how?

  • Export Rules for parts in an assembly?

    I've created export rules so that a part would be exported with ${partNumber} ${description}, but it does not seem to work if you export the tab of an assembly. It only applies to the top level of the assembly, not the parts themselves. If someone outside of the company downloads a specific file, the export rules also…