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Is it possible to use design an element or structure with Onshape?
I need to back up some ideas with calculations in order to prove validity ( and relieve a few decision makers of liability). Onshape has so many powerful features, this seems like a natural fit. Thank you, Ken Harris
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Drawing parts to print in two different colors
First... I am new to 3D printing and ultimately 3D drawing... I need to design a ring with degree numbers on it, which I have done, but I want to have the base ring in one color and the dial numbers in a different color when it prints.. I am building/printing on a Lulzbot Pro dual extruder, and Cura as the slicing…
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What is the transform field in the occurrence field when I query the assembly API doing?
What is the transform field in the occurrence field when I query the assembly API doing? The transformation matrix is exerted on which matrix I can query from? Are there anyways that I can see the location of the mate connector in the coordinate system that can tell me in what ways are the parts or subassemblies are…
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How to get part properties to show up in drawing fields?
Some drawing and sheet reference properties don't seem to show up in the drawing as they should. I have entered a part number for the part that is on Sheet 3. I'm not allowed to make this document public.
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Need help creating a particular geometry
Hi, I needed a hand creating a sheet metal part. It is going to have three faces welded together, but I can't get the initial geometry correct. Essentially, I need a rectange with a chamfer that follows a curve and tapers towards the top on the corner. The top depth is less than the bottom. I believe I need the loft…
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Inertia moments of a section
Most of the 3D CAD softwares allow the calculation of the property of a section, I mean moments of inertia, polar moments of inertia and so on, but it seems Onshape cannot. I think is a big issue, no way to solve this soon?
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Distributing a series of parts
I have created a design for a large box, the bottom of the box is made up of thirteen boards that are spaced out across the width of the box. The box has a mate connector aligned with a rabbet across the boxes’ width. I then have 13 parts (the boards) matched to the same mate connector using a slider mate. This allows me…
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Combining multiple imported parts into a single "Part Studio"
I am using the McMaster catalog for the first time to download pre-made hardware designs, like nuts, bolts, spacers. When I import a part, Onshape creates a new "Part Studio" tab for each individual part. Is there a way to combine the imported parts into a single "Part Studio", so I don't end up with a dozen tabs across…
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Building Layouts (Floor Plan) -- Seeking Your Advice
I have constructed a building layout (floor plan) for a 2 story office space: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/569e29daf28932c56a2c7a76/w/d3678f7a010aec8d44ed44bc/e/db2ca978e704cf21d2fd5650 Does anyone have any advice on document structure, design or construction techniques that would be specific to these types of models?…
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How do you add a radius curve to a bent wire?
Hi there, I have apart of profiled wire with two 90 deg bends. On the top profile I did a simple sweep that runs from down the y-axis makes a 90deg turn to the left than another turn left to continue down the y-axis I would like the wire to also have a curved radius of 300- 400mm (12-16") the radius curve running along the…
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Designing An Enclosure - Parts, Part Studios and Assemblies. Oh my!
Hi all, I am new to OnShape and to parametric design in general. I took several drafting classes back in 199<mumbles> and so I am familiar w/ mechanical and architectural drawing. I actually went online and found a bunch of the kinds of drawings we did in class and reproduced them myself. That was fun. Now I am trying to…
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Breaking up a monster document
My project document has grown far too large. Fortunately, it can logically be broken into four documents - master assembly and three sub-assemblies - but just how to do that without ruining relationships is baffling me. There are many sub-sub-assemblies some of which are used multiple times. Of course, there are many parts…