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Discussion List

  • Scale an imported image

    I want to import an image into a sketch and then scale it to match a dimension. The only scaling that I am able to di is the initial placement. I can move and rotate it, but not scale it. How do I do it?

  • Imported STEP file parts piled up in origin.

    Hey guys, after importing a fairly big step file i can see all the assembly tabs looking good, but, when i go to the parts tab its all piled up in origin. How can i fix this?

  • 'Breaking up' a composite part imported from a STEP.

    Hi. I have a vendor-supplied STEP that imports as a composite part of surface bodies, even if 'create composite' is NOT checked on import. I'd like to do some work on the surfaces to thicken them, but I cannot find a way of splitting the imported composite back into its consistutent surface features. Help would be…

  • architectural scale and importing

    Hi, new user. How do you create an architectural scale on a drawing? I was able to import a dwr image and a pdf…but how do you copy it into a final drawing? Fyi, I am building a 4 season room and want to create a plan view & elevations (that use uploaded window architecturals). thx

  • Can I import a part studio from a CSV (or similar) file?

    I have a document with a lot of variables that I would like to manage with software I have written to generate some items, and is also edited in a spreadsheet. I can export the existing variable studio as a CSV, but I would be able to replace the existing variable studio with the new values. Is this possible in the free…

  • Step Files Not Translating

    Hi! I've tried importing a STEP file I downloaded from the GoBilda website (if you know it). When I open the document however, all it shows is an option to update or download the file. I've looked at other support posts regarding this topic, but the only solution I've seen proposed is clicking the house icon at the bottom…

  • Imported step file trouble extruding

    Hello. I am relatively new to 3D modeling but have been using OnShape to make designs for 3D printing for about a year. I understand most of the basics of sketches and extrusions and have played around with revolves, lofts, sweeps etc. One thing I would like to get better at is remixing designs. To that point I have…

  • how to create a pattern along the dashed line?, i want to create 10 equally spaced holes.

    so, im new here, still leaning, was able to make this model in 3D, as the title i want to make 10 equally spaced holes along the dashed line, using the patterns tool i only have two options, Linear and circular patterns when i was young i learned on autocad but for 2D drawing only, in autocad there was an option to create…

  • I imported my DGW file for the template but it apperas very small, how can i increase it?

    I want to know if there is any scale command.