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  • Pattern of sketches containing text with increasing values

    I am trying to create a circular pattern of (embossed) text on a surface, with each instance displaying a different value in increasing order. A simple example would be a clock with hours values increasing around the dial. My final project will have much more than 12 values but the dial will serve here as an illustration…

  • How to use a variable value in an assembly configuration?

    I am using a Variable Studio inside my Assembly. I would like to store variable values in the Assembly Configuration, and to calculate with them. Example for a shelving configurator: Assembly configuration "high", #AmountOfShelves = 6, #AmountOfWashers=4x#AmountOfShelves Assembly configuration "low", #AmountOfShelves = 3,…

  • Batch Engraving Different Logos on the Same Part

    Hi everyone, I’m working on a project where I need to engrave the same box divider part with multiple different logos. The goal is to create identical parts, each with a different logo applied. All the logos have the same bounding dimensions, and their placement on the part will be consistent. Is there a way to automate…

  • Converting Variable Type (Angle to a Number)

    New to Onshape and was wondering if there's a way to convert an Angle variable type to a Number? Trying to circular pattern and calculate the number of instances based on the angle variable but it does not like, so is there a way to either convert it or somehow allow me to do some math on it. If I convert the angle to a…

  • Configuration Variables MisMatch

    I've ben struggling with some configuration properties. With all of the tech out there I still cant figure out what I've done wrong. I have set a variable property called "Label" that I'd like to assign to each of my configurations. However, there is a mismatch between what I've set vs what is shown. When I select the…

  • Configuration Payground Best usecases and Complex Examples and Dynamic suppression

    https://cad.onshape.com/documents/d6b28e0ac64aa971f9ef66f9/w/4b40d7bd54e2f225eb3010b1/e/6449b5c7f17296baa0fcc81f I am trying to make some dynamic configurable parts more parametric Dynamic Suppression is pretty good. however how do you write a, Unsuppressed if [expression] Unsuppressed if #is_Square = 1?? is there a equal…