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What is the best way of inserting sufaces into an assembly
I have a model of a pump that I have been sent by the manufaturer, I want to insert it in to an assembly. The step file opens ok and I can see the model in parts studio but it consists of only one part and 3600+ surfaces. I have tried inserting surfaces in to to assembly which has worked in the past but OS crashes or loads…
Solidworks 2018 import?
Do you know when we will be able to import Solidworks 2018 files? I had gotten one today and had to have it changed to a parasolid to import it.
Importing models (Step, IGS) best practices.
I imported a Step file into a part studio and plan to use the geometry to create tooling. The tool will consist of multiple parts. As in most cases with imported models the Step file is imported it is not located in the desired location i.e. origin,top,right, front etc. This in return will cause issues if I want to create…
Loft sketches using FeatureScript
Hello, I am trying to build a FeatureScript that will take external data, generate offset sketches and loft them. Each sketch is essentially a profile. However, I am having difficulties creating an array of sketches or profiles to then pass to the opLoft function #N00B. Could anyone take a look at my code? FeatureScript…
Increase or reduce the diameter of an imported cylindrical shape
Is there a way to modify the outer or inner diameter of an imported cylindrical shape part?
Is there a way to add a sketch layout when importing a Solidworks Pack and Go Zip file assembly?
I would like to be able to have a sketch layout as if I had started from the beginning so that when I need to make a change that it would affect the components related to a particular view. In my case it would be the front view.
How should I proceed when I import a step file that imports but translation fails?
the following is failures from two tries on two different days with different import selections into different locations.Translation failedDexter_8974_ECR 17-547.stp failed to translate.Created at 9:54 AM Todaymark as readdeleteTranslation failedDexter_8974_ECR 17-547.stp failed to translate.Created at 9:39 AM Todaymark as…
Export/import of Featurescript for a Part Studio?
In Part Studio, I can "Show code" to view the Featurescript text, but I cannot edit that text. In my case, I want to do a bit of refactoring - rename a parameter and update all uses of that parameter. This does not seem to be supported by Onshape (that I can tell). If I could export/import the Featurescript, I could do the…
How to delete faces from an import (solidworks or iges)?
Hello, I was able to successfully import a part from SolidWorks and want to edit the part. Some things I can do like extrude, split curves, etc. However, if I try to delete a face, the "Delete face" item under features is red and when I hover over it, it says " Delete face 1 did not regenerate properly: Select faces to…
line ends not connected at DXF import
I unfolded a Sketchup volume and exported it as a 2D DXF. I sucesfuly imported is as a DXF into a Onshape sketch. Now i want to dimension this line drawing ,and chanche the line lenghts. But somehow the lines ends dont seem to be connected anymore. Is there a function in Onshape to conect all these line ends at once?
Can't get Carr Lane part Drawings.
I have just signed up to Onshape and have nothing installed on my Laptop. So I just go the Onshapes website and log in. I'm trying to import some part programs from Carr Lane in the following 3D formatts, .step and .igs or .sldprt. Do I need to install another programs in my Laptop? If so what ones do I need?
Upload Solidworks or IGS files.
I'm having issues uploading Solidworks or iges files. The file will upload but I don’t see any geometry. All the tab shows is the Name, File name and File type. This seems to be the same for any file type, I have tried .sldprt .sldasm .igs and .x_t file types and all have the same issue. Am I missing something when trying…
Importing From Fusion360
I have a model that was created by someone else in Fusion360. I can export each part individually as several formats .igs or .stp as well as others. Is one better than others? Can I just import from the .f3d file? Anyone can share there experience importing from F360 would be greatly appreciated!
Add .dxf as a sheet in a drawing after importing?
Is there a way to add a dxf to an existing drawing? Such as formed model is dimensioned on layout 1 and then dxf added as layout 2 to represent to flat pattern of the part. Like a workaround for how SW let's you add either the flattened part or formed to a drawing. Also, is there a way to chose the name when exporting to a…
Landscaping models
I am designing a deck,cover and landscape for my residence, are there any public models of landscaping materials available?

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