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Re: Forget the Parametry
I think we should have the choice!!! To design new things, it's easier un direct modeling (just take a look at Ptc Creo Elements direct modeling or Ironcad). There are no parameters or contraint in sketch. 3d parts are stretched like un 2d cad... If you have to built tour machine more than once with small change parametric… -
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,… -
Frame Tooling 2.0
So I started to create a product with the frame tool with the intention of creating a series of similar products. However once I started getting into PLM (OpenBOM) in this case. I realized that designing in this way would not be scalable. Since only the composite part is inserted into the assembly OpenBOM would only import… -
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… -
How to make a hook with a complex loft following multiple guides
I am building a hook for a wire rack that I can clip on and trying to loft between two faces to make said hook. I can get it close to what I would like. I have the loft between sketch 2 and sketch 3 Using "loft path sketch" and "sketch 20" it lofts the profile of the hook I would like pretty close. But I cannot seem to… -
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: 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… -
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…
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