Activity 1.1.1 - Introduction to Creating Objects in Onshape

What is the first step you need to take to start using Onshape?

• Create a new project

• Log in to your account

• Download the software

• Watch a tutorial

Answer explanation

To start using Onshape, the first step is to log in to your account. Without logging in, you cannot access your projects or use the software effectively.

After logging in to Onshape, where do you typically land?

• The settings page

• The recently opened documents page

• The dashboard

• The tutorial section

Answer explanation

After logging in to Onshape, you typically land on the recently opened documents page, which provides quick access to your most recent work, making it easier to continue your projects.

What is the primary function of the 'Create' button in Onshape?

• To log out

• To start a new project

• To save your work

• To delete files

Answer explanation

The 'Create' button in Onshape is primarily used to start a new project, allowing users to begin designing and modeling. It does not log out, save work, or delete files.

Which of the following is not a step in creating a 3D object in Onshape?

• Sketching a 2D outline

• Extruding the sketch

• Adding colors to the object

• Adding features to the object

Answer explanation

Adding colors to the object is not a fundamental step in creating a 3D object in Onshape. The main steps involve sketching a 2D outline, extruding it, and adding features to develop the 3D model.

What is the purpose of selecting a sketch plane in Onshape?

• To change the color of the object

• To define where the 2D sketch will be drawn

• To save the project

• To rotate the view

Answer explanation

Selecting a sketch plane in Onshape is essential to define where the 2D sketch will be drawn. It establishes the surface on which the sketch will be created, allowing for accurate modeling in 3D space.

What happens when you click the right mouse button in the Onshape workspace?

• It cancels your actions

• It opens the settings menu

• It creates a new object

• It saves your sketch

Answer explanation

Clicking the right mouse button in the Onshape workspace cancels your actions, allowing you to undo or stop any current operation. This is a common function in many software applications.

Which key do you press to deselect everything in Onshape?

• Enter

• Escape

• Spacebar

• Shift

Answer explanation

In Onshape, pressing the Escape key will deselect everything. This is a common shortcut in many applications for canceling actions or clearing selections, making it the correct choice here.

How do you create a circle centered around the origin in Onshape?

• By using the corner rectangle tool

• By using the center point circle tool

• By drawing freehand

• By using the line tool

Answer explanation

To create a circle centered around the origin in Onshape, you should use the center point circle tool. This tool allows you to specify the center point and radius, making it the correct choice for this task.

What dimensions are set for the rectangle in the example provided in Onshape?

• 1 inch by 2 inches

• 2 inches by 3 inches

• 3 inches by 4 inches

• 4 inches by 5 inches

Answer explanation

The rectangle in the Onshape example is specifically set to dimensions of 2 inches by 3 inches, making this the correct choice among the options provided.

What does the term 'extrusion' refer to in the context of Onshape?

• Adding color to a shape

• Creating a solid object from a 2D sketch

• Saving a project

• Deleting an object

Answer explanation

In Onshape, 'extrusion' specifically refers to the process of creating a solid object from a 2D sketch. This technique allows designers to add depth to their sketches, transforming them into three-dimensional shapes.