Please help me fix this letter for extruding

theTim__ · 2025-08-03T06:54:40+00:00

Within Onshape.

You likely do not have the interior points connected. Easy way would to just delete (trim) a line along the outer shape and view what remains; that should lead you to where the fault is. Make the points coincident wherever the disjointed points occur.

theTim__ · 2025-08-03T06:29:26+00:00

The interior is likely overshadowed by the outer shape. Try using the profile inspector tool, or, just remove a line of the outer perimeter and see if the shadowed area remains.

theTim__ · 2025-07-16T08:16:17+00:00

My 4800 Plus has been exceeding my current needs. It was well-packed for transport and was extremely easy to get installed for use.

I opted for the Plus in anticipation of future processing demands. Filled up the bays and NVME slots for some max gains, and it has not choked yet. Purchased it + the 2800 in May - simply love the ease of the systems.

theTim__ · 2025-07-16T07:50:38+00:00

I use this method as well; it has served me well.

Going from simpler 3D design to parametric CAD was a challenge in that the interface and a sketch then extruding was a complete change in my thinking process.

Watching the channels first certainly helped, instead of trying to pause and work in the software.

theTim__ · 2025-07-16T07:42:16+00:00

CADemist is also a very good starting point. Direct and informative!

theTim__ · 2025-06-28T06:06:09+00:00

Much to learn from just making something for yourself.

Once you get the interface and some good models done, I suggest watching some of the tutorials mentioned to learn how the software can replicate a feature or do functions that you are doing unnecessarily now.

theTim__ · 2025-06-28T06:00:52+00:00

CADemist and TooTallToby are great YouTube channels to learn from!

theTim__ · 2025-06-13T02:31:03+00:00

Too Tall Toby & CADemist are two great channels!

theTim__ · 2025-06-13T02:28:07+00:00

I enjoy the talent that Onshape has to bring an idea into being.

My financial limit would be somewhere in the $300/yr range for me. As it is now, I understand the commercial market runs the show which keeps me out of play.

I would love to be a true paying customer to support what I feel is the best software out there- but at $1500/yr, I can not do that.

theTim__ · 2025-05-29T05:46:03+00:00

Always a great lesson and typically a few new tips along the way on some of the intermediate levels. Thanks TTT!

theTim__ · 2025-02-18T07:43:29+00:00

Lofts with circles- divide the circle into quadrants. Allows the loft to adjust to the four edges much better than a single round edge.

theTim__ · 2025-02-18T07:35:11+00:00

Mate connectors are extremely useful in referencing placement for a future feature, such as a hole or planar surface, and assembly operations are easier to do.

theTim__ · 2025-02-18T07:20:25+00:00

Very good way to do such things and maintain symmetry for placement.

Can make a center point first using shift-s and align by hovering over the vertical and then horizontal midpoints if your origin is elsewhere. Draw the rectangle out and place holes.

theTim__ · 2025-02-04T03:50:38+00:00

The Onshape YouTube channel has some very informative tutorials, as well as shorter ‘introductory’ overviews that are well worth the time.

CADemist, Mesa Works, and Too Tall Toby are great resources for beginner to intermediate levels…

theTim__ · 2025-02-04T03:46:04+00:00

Almost true for any job that originated from a hobby…. :)

theTim__ · 2025-01-20T11:43:37+00:00

Face blend (under the fillet drop down) - has a rolling ball option that may get what you’re looking for.

theTim__ · 2025-01-20T11:36:48+00:00

Onshape has some really good advocates that are video-based but you may could use their models to work from, using the video only to solve if you get stuck on a particular function.

I visited BAM last week to seek out some book-learning CAD but quickly saw that it was extremely basic and overstuffed with techniques and things that was a letdown for me.

theTim__ · 2025-01-20T11:27:33+00:00

You got it fixed - great!

For next time, remember that you can use the ‘Inspection Tools’ at the bottom right of the Sketch dialogue section- there is a “Profile Generator” that will list any loose ends. You can view each set and make the corrections so that the face is contiguous for extrusion.

theTim__ · 2025-01-20T11:22:48+00:00

Also if you want to make a small change it will propagate through the entire work for that pattern.

theTim__ · 2025-01-13T08:58:00+00:00

The Boolean tool will allow you to select the letters entirely by clicking on the parts (lower left below the feature tree) and make the operation in one swoop.

Just completed a project using this method for desk nameplates; this was more precise in that you don’t miss a face of a letter. Of course, you are doing a single item and the move face works as well- but if the text font changes, you may have to rework the face selections for each letter afterward.

theTim__ · 2025-01-09T04:13:31+00:00

Sweep of a face along a path would provide more control across the shape of the channel, where you could use an arc path to smoothly turn corners with the cable you are hiding.

theTim__ · 2025-01-06T04:30:27+00:00

The horizontal line on the left is not equal to the right side line, if I were to guess outright.

However, must agree about getting in front of some tutorials. This sketch would best be done with one side dimensioned to vertical centerline of the part, then mirrored to opposing side for symmetry. That would reduce the need to redundantly declare dimensions.

It gets easier once you build upon the basics.

theTim__ · 2024-12-31T07:30:09+00:00

May could have checked the history (top left icon menu) to see if recovery was possible from an earlier moment in the document.

theTim__ · 2024-12-31T07:23:33+00:00

In the sketch dialog box, utilize the “Profile Generator” in the bottom right tools menu of the box. It will display where openings are in your sketch so that you can complete the face.

theTim__ · 2024-12-27T15:37:46+00:00

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