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08-13-2020, 02:06 PM | #21 | |
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Kelowna, BC
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In a professional/full-time environment you need dedicated CAD software and dedicated CAM software. Once you've spent time in real CAM software you'll understand why. The SW CAM add-on isn't great and the fusion one is terrible, but spend some time GibbsCAM or MasterCAM and you'll see what I mean. Fusion is great at the hobbyist level but as soon as you try to get more complex or start doing more, it falls apart pretty quickly. In my last role I had to set-up remote production line cnc work for about 275 different parts that were being made on a 2 different machines (one Haas and one CR Onsrud) one of which I couldn't touch (it was in NC and I'm in western Canada) and was being run an operator I'd never meet. Fusion would have been a disaster for this but GibbsCAM punched it it all out no problem. | |
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08-18-2020, 11:56 PM | #22 | |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Cawston, British Columbia, Canada
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Bottom line, I still have a lot to learn about Onshape and for now that's what I'll be using. Much happier and less stressed now I can see some positive results. I'm impatiently waiting for my Prusa to arrive. Haven't been notified it's shipped yet, maybe this week. | |
08-19-2020, 07:24 AM | #23 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Moncure
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| Re: 3D modelling accessories, what software?
Same, I meant to update the group as well! I have dived into Oneshape and really like it. I am going through tutorials and its really making sense. I have created 4-5 simple parts so far. I am very impressed how well it works. I have a long way to go but I am confident its the right tool for me. Thanks!
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08-19-2020, 09:44 AM | #24 | ||
RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Kelowna, BC
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Glad to hear you guys are liking it so far! | ||
08-19-2020, 03:43 PM | #25 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary - in the Great White North
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| Re: 3D modelling accessories, what software?
If you have an iPad and an Apple Pencil check out Shapr3D. It's powered by Siemens Parasolid, the 3D engine behind Solidworks. I've been playing with it for a little bit and quite like it. Takes a bit of getting used to drawing with the pencil but there are lots of online tutorials. Last edited by Tossedman; 08-19-2020 at 03:47 PM. |
08-20-2020, 07:45 AM | #26 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Moncure
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| Re: 3D modelling accessories, what software?
Onshape has an iOS app too. I havent tried it though.
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08-26-2020, 07:35 AM | #27 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Moncure
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| Re: 3D modelling accessories, what software?
Just want to give a shout out to Cad Video Tutorials. He has done a couple dozen OnShape tutorials. I am eating them up like candy, I have learned so much! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrK...Q6LK_d3aKrVY4A |
09-17-2020, 06:12 PM | #28 |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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| Re: 3D modelling accessories, what software?
I don't remember if there's a better thread for this, but if you use Fusion360, make sure you grab your files before AutoCAD possibly hijacks them. https://hackaday.com/2020/09/16/auto...license-terms/ |
09-17-2020, 06:49 PM | #29 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Humboldt county
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| Re: 3D modelling accessories, what software?
hmmm thanks for the heads up Jato! Looks like we have until Jan 1st 2021 to get our files downloaded from Fusion 360. Personally I never liked the whole cloud storage thing so I dont mind storing them locally. If you wait too long you'll have to pay for a license to get your files (so it seems at least). EDIT: does anyone know how to download all files in bulk by chance? I'm hoping I wont have to do them 1 by 1 EDIT 2 looks like there isnt a download all option. Now i'm wondering what format to download out of all of the options, I looked into it and decided F3D but thats not on the list! EDIT 3: I found that exporting from the desktop app does have a F3D file unlike using the browser interface, this will have the timeline and all of the bodies and sketches from the original though when opening these the name wont pop up it will be called "untitled 1". Open the file up in 360 then select export from the file drop down menu up top. Last edited by HumboldtEF; 09-17-2020 at 07:31 PM. |
09-17-2020, 08:25 PM | #30 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central IL
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| Re: 3D modelling accessories, what software?
I'd recommend exporting STEP files of all of your models as well so you have a generic solid body file. F3D is native to Fusion and likely won't open in other software. STEP is pretty universal and if you're lucky you'll still be able to extract a feature tree pending the program you use to open it. Just a precaution in case you move away from Fusion at some point. I don't have much to add other than what's already been said. I use SolidWorks all day every day at my 9-5 job. I own a commercial license of Fusion for my home business. Both have their pros and cons, but Fusion works pretty well for my 3D printing needs. I use Cura as my slicer (CAM). |
09-18-2020, 09:33 AM | #31 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Humboldt county
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| Re: 3D modelling accessories, what software?
Thanks Bray_D Makers Muse just posted a video going over these fusion 360 changes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlnEThQ4HR8&t=329s |
10-15-2020, 10:49 PM | #32 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: The Big Island
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| 3D modelling accessories, what software?
I know a lot of people use Fusion360, but I personally don’t like it. I have a lot more experience with Sketchup, it’s free and the interface is a lot more simple to me. I haven’t had a problem with it so far. just install a plug-in called Export STL and you can export it, then plop it into Cura or whatever slicer you use. Also, this crap going on on with Fusion, I feel more comfortable on Sketchup. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
06-19-2021, 10:22 PM | #33 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Cawston, British Columbia, Canada
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| Re: 3D modelling accessories, what software?
As there were a few people using and liking Onshape in this thread, thought I would try and find out if anyone had any idea what has happened with Onshape over the last 24 hours. I can't log in and drilling down one layer from the home page works but the next levels are offline. Can't access the forum or support to see if there is any info on what's going on. Appreciate it if anyone can enlighten me or are we all locked out at the moment? Thanks in advance. Edit: After about 48 hours, by my estimate, Onshape is back online. Last edited by nightcrawler48; 06-20-2021 at 09:15 PM. Reason: Onshape Update |
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