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Re: How do I scale skText in-situ from featurescript?
You can control the text position and size by adding the following to the definition map: "firstCorner" : vector( xPosition, yPosition), "secondCorner" : vector(xPosition+1*inch, yPosition + textHeight) Substitute the desired variable or value for xPosition, yPosition, and textHeight. Note that skText always starts from… -
Re: Improvements to Onshape - November 12th, 2019
Hi Neil. Gotcha, thanks, appreciate the tutorial. :+1:My layout was a bit of both, all the standard icons fit without drop-downs but the 50-odd FS icons were in a group. After "unpacking" the FS group as you describe all worked as expected.A couple of observations:- (a) Adding them all back one a time was a bit tedious,… -
Re: Assembly Configurations - ability to set Global Variables
@_anton actually, I'm not proposing that Assembly Config would modify the global variable. What I am proposing is that it control/modify all the parts in the assembly that are built using a global variable, but ONLY apply it within the scope of that specific assembly. I believe this is what S1mon was saying. But just to… -
Instantiation within a function?
I'm modifying a custom feature. Instead of having the feature pattern a part, I would like it to create instantiations of a part. The feature uses a pattern operation inside a function. I replaced the pattern operation with an instantiator, but I get an error saying the instantiator transform needs to be a function.… -
Configuration of 1 table to multiple tables
I fear I've discovered a dilemma that will bite us down the road if there isn't a solution (which I fear may be the case). With configurations, you have the option to use one table, or more than one. If you use one table, it can quickly cascade into a lot of rows and columns. To condense it, you start with adding those… -
Re: Suggestions requested for design drawing approach
It's hard to explain everything, but here are a few key things: * Try to identify the key features in the design that need to stay the same: pivot points, latching features, widths of features. As you mentioned it doesn't need to be as detailed. * Try to layout those key elements in schematic sketches on the default… -
Re: A proven process and resources to prototype using as many purchaseable components as possible
I agree with @S1mon on A and B. Mcmaster even has CAD models that you can download and import into onshape. C and D - These two are hard to address because your questions are still pretty general and you're basically asking, "How do I design things?". If you have more concrete examples, we could provide more specific… -
Re: Philadelphia Onshape User Group meeting tomorrow - Surfacing
I have learned new skills and productivity tips at every OS user group meeting that I have attended, and this one certainly did not disappoint. Thanks Vince! Your expert insight into surface modeling was incredibly helpful for me. Using Delete-Face and Enclose to dance back and forth between solids and surfaces was… -
Re: Internal key slot in cylinder
Here is another way of doing this. As Neil mentioned, you cannot sketch on a curved surface. BUT you can start a new sketch on an OFFSET PANE that touches the curved surface. Here's how: Step 1: Find the diameter of your shaft, D/2 = radius which will be the distance of the offset pane. Step 2: Create a new pane offset to… -
Re: Side project : 3d printed camera sreen loupe (public project)
Finished printing the first iteration, the hinge design did not work out at all, I underestimated the needed clearance for the printing process. So I worked on a different simpler design (V2 now) Also the Arca Swiss plate design I found online was not working out with the clamps I own so I had to increase the dovetail…
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