Intro to Onshape and parametric design

• What type of CAD software is Onshape?

• • Desktop-based

• • Cloud-based

• • Mobile-only

• • Open-source

Answer explanation

The Good Stuff

• - Team collaboration on steroids - everyone can work together in real-time

• - Design from anywhere with an internet connection

• - No IT headaches or expensive hardware needed

• - Always up-to-date without annoying manual updates

The Not-So-Great Bits

• - No internet? No work. You're stuck if Wi-Fi's wonky

• - Some folks get nervous about cloud security, what you do is available to anybody

• - Pay-to-play model - stop subscribing, lose access

• - Might lack some advanced features for super complex designs

 In Onshape, what is a Document?

• • A text-based file.

• • A container for your 3D models and assemblies.

• • A 2D drawing.

• • A rendering of your design.

How does Onshape handle file management?

• It uses traditional file systems

• It doesn't use files; each document is a design project

• It only uses PDFs

• It requires external data management software

In Onshape, a dimension is a tool used to specify and control the size, distance, or angle of geometric elements in a sketch or design. What would you think it would happen if some dimensions are wrong?

Answer explanation

Scaling Issues
When you add the first dimension to a sketch, Onshape may scale the entire sketch based on that dimension. This can cause unexpected changes to the overall size and proportions of your sketch.

Over-Constrained Sketches
If you add conflicting dimensions, the sketch can become over-constrained. This is indicated by the geometry turning red, signaling that Onshape can't solve the sketch with the given dimensions

What is a drawing or sketch in Onshape?

• • A text-based file.

• • A container for your 3D models and assemblies.

• • A 2D drawing.

• • A rendering of your design.

What does the "Extrude" feature do in Onshape?

• • Creates a 3D shape by extending a 2D sketch.

• • Rotates a 2D sketch around an axis.

• • Sweeps a 2D sketch along a path.

• • Creates a hole in a 3D part.

Answer explanation

What does the "Fillet" feature did to this part in Onshape?

Look at the image on the side. Can you name two differences between a part and an assembly?

How does Onshape facilitate motion testing in assemblies?

• Through a separate simulation tool

• By dragging/moving with the mouse

• Only through numerical input

• Motion testing is not possible in Onshape

Copyright is a legal right that protects original creative works. It's like a special rule that says only the person who made something can decide how it's used or shared.

How do you think the method used by Onshape to share files help users protect people's creative ideas and make sure they get credit (and maybe money) for their hard work?

Answer explanation

Onshape lets you show off your designs without giving them away.

You're in charge of who gets to do what with your designs.

All your designs are tucked away in Onshape's secure cloud vault. It's way safer than leaving them on your laptop that you might forget at a coffee shop.