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Default value of a configurable variable from an imported part studio?
I have imported a studio to be instantiated. There is a configured variable called "fillet". Is there a way to grab the imported studio's default value for "fillet"?
DXF/DWG Import from Illustrator Not Working
Hi Folks, I'm trying to use Adobe Illustrator (CC v19.1.0) to export either a DWG or a DXF to import into Onshape, but I'm getting the same error each time. Onshape says "Some entities could not be converted properly". I've tried exporting as both DWG and DXF, in each of the formats Illustrator provides: * R13/LT95 *…
Why can't I shell this object / import
Hi my name is Owen and I am trying to design an iPhone 11 case by using a shell tool around a model of the iPhone 11. But for some reason every time I try to shell the object it says "could not shell part with selections" Ive been stuck on this for hours so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Owen Morrison
How can I get 'certified product catalog' in the 3DX-app back?
I downloaded the 3DX-App from the Appstore. After a while working with this app in the app all objects from the 'certified product catalog' are gone. Is there a possibility to get this catalog back? Greetings Kevin Kellner
Mate connector for slider mate for tube roller on configurable diameter tube
I've been scratching my head over this for a bit now, so I thought I'd ask about a particularly weird case for defining a mate connector. Here is the part I'm importing: https://www.servocity.com/0-250-acetyl-press-fit-tube-roller. Here is an image of a similar part (with built-in ball bearings) as an example of how the…
Import Solidworks Assembly
Is it possible to import a solidworks asm? FYI I don't have the software, only the files.
DWG Import and Printing
When I request PDF Printing of an imported DWG, it creates a PDF with the image in the lower left corner. Is there any way to modify some sort of preview here?
DWG: This drawing contains external references which are not supported
First of all, what does this message mean?
Boolean with Import of Surfaces?
Hi, I used the Onshape public server to search for the Samsung S10 tool / model. I found a good reference by Rob Cassidy, which imported a file from SolidWorks:, it is here: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/b5413e753843b3dbfd1dce12/w/afb70071c17b9b8dbe44e897/e/eafe6c770e5d980659ac093f . I designed around this part a case.…
Fan
What is the best way to import "on the shelf" part with many parts inside? Now I import this to PartStudio and than to sub-assembly to make the Group command. Is it possible that the internal parts will be not in the BOM? Dan
Import STL from Sketchup
I have a model in Sketchup that I measure to be 333mm, but when I import it in Onshape, it turns up as 134mm?
Replace Import
I've now reexported my model from ArchiCAD into a Parasolid object and would like to replace my previous OBJ mesh import with that. I'm pretty sure I had a "replace" command at some point. I'm a bit confused;)
import features script from other public document
hello , i try to create a rack and a pinion faeture script. the script to create spur gear already exists thanks to @NeilCooke and i want to reuse it in my own script by using the import capability of Feature Script https://cad.onshape.com/FsDoc/top-level.html but i have some warning on Feature studio from the import line…

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