Two New Modeling Features
Onshape now features an “intersection” command for converting nonplanar geometry into sketches based on the intersection of a plane and the geometry of a face or solid. Although this tool won’t likely find everyday use, its ability to create nonplanar sketches means that some types of 3D sketching can be done in a snap.
The second modelling feature that's been added to Onshape is the ability to split faces using planes, sketches or surfaces. For anyone developing plastic parts of molds, this upgrade will come in handy and make the job of taking a CAD model and rendering it manufacturable a much easier prospect.
More Improvements to Drawings
Moving up one level in the drawing department, Onshape has also added a “detail view” tool to its package. With the detail tool, users can bring greater focus to critical parts of their components and better illustrate the manufacturing instructions that are necessary to make a product correctly.
Onshape’s continued incremental improvements are slowly making the new CAD company a more formidable opponent to well-established CAD brands.
For all its advantages, I’m seriously wondering what’s keeping you—yes, YOU!—from being lured to Onshape. Do let me know in the comments box below.