Best Free CAD Program: Onshape, creating CAD in your browser!

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I show you Onshape, a full featured, browser based CAD program that you can use for Free! It is still in its beta stage, but I have been impressed with everything they have added so far. Go to Onshape.com and create your free account.
If you have created something in Onshape, I would love to see what you have done. Feel free to share links to your public documents down in the comments!
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@TheBdd4 7 жыл бұрын

Once again, (I first saw your DesignSpark Mechanical review), thank you for a clear and interesting presentation.

@joseparker3742 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm new to all of this. I've started with a manual lathe, thinking about a mill and hopefully someday cnc. I just found your channel today it's awesome!

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

+Jose parker Welcome to the channel and thank you! Good luck on your projects, the lathe is an amazing tool, it can make some truly incredible pieces! I need to get behind the manual machines more often, I have been in the world of 3D printing and small scaled CNC router for the last year. Working on any fun lathe projects?

@randfur 8 жыл бұрын

This is the best Onshape intro tutorial I've come across so far.

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

+randfur Thank you!

@jimgerth6854 6 жыл бұрын

Damn this is the best free CAD software I’ve ever seen!!

@Codyhellbringer1 8 жыл бұрын

wow, just came across your channel great videos.

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

+Codyhellbringer1 Thank you! ^_^

@AdminNic Жыл бұрын

Best thing I've discovered so far.

@TheRandall48 8 жыл бұрын

Holy Cow Great cadd program subscribed to your channel

@gabrielmacedo4441 Жыл бұрын

That was great. Thank you.

@mhd230289 5 жыл бұрын

I like your channel very much. Thanks a lot for it

@barabolak 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

+Sasha zabyv Thank you for watching!

@zuingly80 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for shearing,dude..

@indyjons321 5 жыл бұрын

This.... this is beautiful..... I cant wait to start getting into CAD

@deaner189 8 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you do a demo or review of ironCAD. Awesome

@radekkrejci7626 8 жыл бұрын

great, after 3 day right now I uderstand how to do ...... many thanks !

@loughkb 6 жыл бұрын

Yay! Decent and easy CAD us Linux users can run.

@pencilguin 6 жыл бұрын

It might help a lot of people to mention that currently, the free version of this software does NOT include any Private Documents. This was a deal-breaker for me, and I imagine it will stop others as well.

@rubenscheuer519 5 жыл бұрын

But the made models are freely downloadable right?

@liviomostosi7907 4 жыл бұрын

excuse me, what does it mean that it does not include any Private Documents ? Thank you by advance !

@pencilguin 4 жыл бұрын

@@liviomostosi7907 When I investigated at the time this video was made (and it's likely true today), in order to use OnShape for free, any project/design you make MUST be public. I'm okay with this in general, but I have just one thing I would like to model that I would not be willing to share with others, so I did not put a lot more effort into learning about OnShape. So, to be clear, "Private Documents" I think was the way their licensing described the ability to have/save projects that are not available publicly. If you need to keep any of your work private, they are asking a minimum of $1500 USD per year. I can't afford that, because I'm not a professional.

@dannydoubbel6222 8 жыл бұрын

Nice vid Thnxk

@TheIlliniviking 6 жыл бұрын

How is yours so clear/nice looking? Mine is sort of fuzzy and isn't nearly as crisp-looking as yours. (I mean the parts themselves)

@vroomoon 6 жыл бұрын

Now I do have to ask... This can be used for CNC machining, right?

@gripWIN 6 жыл бұрын

How would you drw a 3D-'FreeBodyDiagram', [just lines connecting spec. placed pts., in the 3D object]? NO solids...yet. Thanks!

@jjcc8379 8 жыл бұрын

Not bad, not bad, for a web based CAD service. As you said, the google docs of CAD. And that's a pretty good summary. (a.k.a. not as potent as a standalone cad program, all the worries about IP property as its web based, if internet aint working you can't model, etc etc .... but of course it's quite free, easy to use). Guess i'm a tad spoiled by my degree (lots of solidwork ), but this as a free tool is good, no discussion :p

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

+JJ CC I'm the same way, Solidworks is pretty hard to beat. I'm sure the future will bring features such as a part library, sheet metal and other add-ins, and possible simulations (although I'm not sure how web-based simulations would function). I don't find that I use those solidworks features too often, so I think the sketch/extrusions/assemblies/drawings (which I forgot to mention in the video -_-) will work for a majority of my uses. Security is always a concern with cloud-based storage. I guess we'll see if any companies start to convert over. I'd also be curious to see what the differences are between the free/professional/enterprise agreements in terms of security concerns. Needless to say, I will be following the development of Onshape pretty closely, I think it has a lot of potential.

@jjcc8379 8 жыл бұрын

+Hoffman Engineering And also the "intelectual property / privacy" part of the cloud is important. What if its hacked? What if the company goes broke ? Who owns the rights of those cad parts? etc... About Solidworks , well, it's the reference. Although i don't use at all sheet metal i'm all up for extrusions, doing a part with profiles and guide curves ... and that's something that for most users (who need a free cad program) won't need. Hope you haven't forgotten about timelapses! or print designs! ( kidding, thanks for the video and reply)

@ftc2194 8 жыл бұрын

What 3d printer do u use?

@TheDragonGear 7 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for this video!. I have a question. Can I do that mechanical animation (these gears moving when you rotate one) with DesignSpark Mechanical?.

@khalidrao4716 7 жыл бұрын

Apparently seems very good and useful software, but keep my further comments reserve till i use and try out. thanks

@hrkalita159 2 жыл бұрын

I am using onshape,it is way better than expected. No need to download heavy crack version of other cad software now😎

@elessar60 4 жыл бұрын

If you go to the chat bot you can ask about a free license and get signed up that way.

@MixedGears 7 жыл бұрын

I'm really new to 3D design but it is similar to Fusion 360. This tool looks useful if you aren't on your computer.

@HoffmanEngineering 7 жыл бұрын

The mobile versions are amazing. Fully functional CAD in your pocket, perfect for referencing a design on the go, or quickly being able to show a design to a friend.

@pinklady7184 7 жыл бұрын

Mixed Gears, after Onshape, you will move onto Blender for more advanced features. For absolute beginners, check out tutorials by Neal Hirsig at Vimeo. He is one of the BEST tutors for Blender. I have been using Blender for few years. I will check out Onshape. I hope it has export formats OBJ, DXF, etc. Onshape looks very simple. Experimentally, I will try modelling objects first in Onshape and later export them in Blender.

@Htx_Raider 8 жыл бұрын

Hey, I've been trying onshape out for the past couple of minutes, and im wondering... does it have a structural member feature?

@ME.5 3 жыл бұрын

Any advice for buying a notebook to get into this stuff as humble beginner?

@digitalutbildning 7 жыл бұрын

Have you tried FreeCAD and Fusion 360, they are also free. How is this solution compare to them?

@brianheard4565 4 жыл бұрын

Can I import SWX files directly into Onshape, and if so, are they fully editable, and also can I then save them as native Onshape documents??

@benyparsons1450 4 жыл бұрын

Does Onshare maintain someones’ privacy internally regarding intellectual property when you develop something? Looks like a great tool, I’m simply worried others could take advantage of a users intellectual property.

@Azarraid 7 жыл бұрын

How good is it in comparison to solid edge?

@digitalutbildning 7 жыл бұрын

Have you tried Fusion 360 or FreeCAD?

@kakavdedatakavunuk8516 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like old Solid Edge, what is positive

@kirkwickizerart1078 6 жыл бұрын

Can data files be saved as STL or IGES files?

@gabrielemoro1 4 жыл бұрын

Can you export dxf files so that you can use on cam software for cnc use

@bluefire87HN 8 жыл бұрын

Hey dude! your channel is amazing!!! new subscribed! Onshape or DesignSpark Mechanical, wath is the best for mecanical pieces and 3D print? sorry for my bad english!!

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

I've fallen in love with Onshape recently, so I'd now recommend that over design spark mechanical. DS:M is not a bad program, I am just more familiar with the modeling in Onshape, so I prefer that.

@bluefire87HN 8 жыл бұрын

Hoffman Engineering Thank's so much :)

@Tornn222 8 жыл бұрын

It looks very similar to FreeCAD. Are you aware of any features where Onshape excels over FreeCAD?

@bluefire87HN 8 жыл бұрын

in the end I used RS DesignSpark Mechanical. It's fabulous!

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

^_^ Glad to hear it worked for you! Sergey Karpushin, I've had very little experience with FreeCAD. I tried it out for a couple of hours, but I could just not get used to the somewhat roundabout ways you have to do things. I've been meaning to give it another try, but haven't had the chance to revisit it yet.

@facist_monk 5 жыл бұрын

i want to design a bicycle (actually tricycle for safety) with minimal components , and i am fried of searching. Rattlecad seems to be good but no simulation. can you help me in deciding about the proper design program. In India cost is also a factor which people take in mind. I have read much about bicycle dynamics now i want to do some designing.

@lazergurka-smerlin6561 6 жыл бұрын

Just a question, what is that?

@truethought369 2 жыл бұрын

I looked at your On shape program and loved it, I download it and it came in a zip-folder: Windows kept telling me that it cannot open it??? This is a shame, as it looks juts right for me as I am an old beginner! But thanks for your demo, is there any other way of getting it?

@farukakyol1849 5 жыл бұрын

Hı , ı have some problems before ı can use the solidworks and desing machine parts but cant use simulation , can u suggest me a simple program ?

@bensaidabdelkader3622 5 жыл бұрын

Hello from Algeria. Great contents, I just want to know if Onshape has animation and rendering features ? Thank you Sir.

@bensaidabdelkader3622 5 жыл бұрын

Hi me, thank you myself, sorry you are late about 4 years, Onshape must be different now, surely Onchape changed now, anyway, go to check the site to know more, thank you myself for your comment. :)

@hrkalita159 2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@gortnewton4765 7 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see Onshape do mechanical animation too. Is there any free software that does that?

@pinklady7184 7 жыл бұрын

Gort Newton try Blender for 3D modelling and animation.

@ir0nm8n 7 жыл бұрын

Gort Newton it is possible but very limited

@pinklady7184 7 жыл бұрын

There are MeshLab, FreeCad, etc, these lacking animation tools. Blender is very good for rendering and animation, but it has a very steep learning curve. For absolute beginners, check out Blender tutorials by Neal Hirsig at Vimeo. He is more than good a tutor.

@seimela 7 жыл бұрын

does it alow to use motors .... simulate motors

@ralph5063 6 жыл бұрын

How long is the free trial?

@kaimakia 4 жыл бұрын

Creo Elements/Direct Modeling Express

@peasantrobot 4 жыл бұрын

It was acquired....

@brucehoward8678 5 жыл бұрын

Why was it when I downloaded the program it wants to charge me for it

@manishgoswami2637 4 жыл бұрын

I am From India

@andyspoo2 7 жыл бұрын

Lots of these CAD programs seem to be OK if you know exactly what your models dimensions will be before hand. But when you go back to change a dimension, they really suck. FreeCAD is an example of this. Is this one any good for editing parts that were made someway down the line??

@HoffmanEngineering 7 жыл бұрын

I must have missed this comment! As long as all your sketches are "fully defined", which means that you have dimensions and/or relations on all the pieces of the sketch, everything should update perfectly whenever you change any dimension. Thats the point of parametric CAD, you should be able to make changes at anytime. In Onshape (or solidworks), you can tell a sketch is fully defined if all the lines in the sketch are solid black. Blue lines mean it needs more information, either dimensions or relationships to other entities.

@andyspoo2 7 жыл бұрын

I've made a few models with Onshape now. I really love it. Way easier to use than the other's I've tried :-)

@icenesiswayons9962 5 жыл бұрын

This software is really cool. Can't believe it's freeware. Thanks to the guys that created it. Thanks to Hoffman for sharing this video and links.

@winnetka48 4 жыл бұрын

how did you input 15 degrees

@skorpius2029 3 жыл бұрын

I tried this before Fusion 360 and experience was unbearable becasue of web based software. Constant missclicks that closed page and so on. Fusion 360 has way more intuitive designing process too, in my opinion.

@rock3tcatU233 8 жыл бұрын

Isn't the 10 file limitation a bit... limiting? I'm trying to find a CAD program which can allow me to move away from Windows into Linux based design engineering.

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

+rock3tcat (ⵙⴰⵔⵓⵅ) Completely depends on what you are trying to do. All the CAD workI do are usually turned into STL files for 3D printing, which I put up on Thingiverse for free. So there is no reason not to have those designs be public. If you make designs for customers, you'd probably want those to remain private. But, you can always export your finished designs as a STEP or IGES files, and delete them from your Onshape account. If, for whatever reason, you need to make slight tweaks, you can always re-import those files back into Onshape. It won't retain file history or constraint relations, but would allow you to add new features and make modifications.

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the community! :D Onshape's assembly and mating features allow you to do some pretty awesome things, so you can define relationships and see how everything moves together. You can set limits to their range-of-motion, and they have some mate types, like pin-slot mates, which can be a pain to work with in other programs. However, there is no animation feature like you'd find in inventor, so you'd have to record and render everything manually.

@EmmaRitson 8 жыл бұрын

good video about a good software package. ive used onshape for quite some time, really like this. if you want to follow onshape though to finished mashine, take a look at my youtube channel. thanks for taking the time to make this

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching this video!

@joseparker3742 8 жыл бұрын

How hard is it or is it possible to convert these Onshape CAD designs to G-code for CNC?

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

+Jose parker It is the same process as any other CAD program. You would design the parts, then export them in a file format your CAM program (like CamBam or FreeMill) can read (probably STEP or IGES, or turn them into 2D formats like dxf). Then you would generate the gcode however that program normally does it.

@PatJones82 4 жыл бұрын

Might have been free before but not anymore. :(

@MrTrollHunter 5 жыл бұрын

Is there even a free version anymore?

@renewagler8107 11 ай бұрын

Yes, there is.

@MrTrollHunter 11 ай бұрын

@@renewagler8107 I had forgotten all about this old question. I have been using free onshape account for 4 years now, but thank you for the reply

@marvinbanjo 6 жыл бұрын

going to their site it costs 125 a month -- how free is that ?

@HoffmanEngineering 6 жыл бұрын

marvinbanjo click the "Are you a hobbyist?" button on their pricing page. There is a free tier available.

@ariellastiere3407 4 жыл бұрын

Onshape is Free?

@beer1for2break3fast4 4 жыл бұрын

I was sold right up to the $100 per month deal. Not for me!

@Ace0nPoint 6 жыл бұрын

really bro? really? your gonna walk past an excuse for a vanilla ice reference? STOP! COLLABORATE AND LISTEN!

@rubenscheuer519 5 жыл бұрын

Why can't Blender be that easy?

@deepkaazi Жыл бұрын

But there is a fix i found

@TheoWerewolf 6 жыл бұрын

Sadly, not useful if you want to work offline. Or want to be sure your work doesn't get onto the internet...

@plkthebest 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately this is now a $2,100 yearly subscription software.

@richardblanchard2743 6 жыл бұрын

It is a waste of time to learn this software just to be limited to an unrealistically small file. The cost of 100 dollars per month shuts out private users.

@Vic-xg2kc 5 жыл бұрын

Looks very useful but I don't and can't trust web based programs and they're no use if you limit the project size or quantity. So it's not worth trying!! Sorry guys.

@SeaYaSailing 3 жыл бұрын

OK..this is weird..........I wonder if we are related?.............Also my brother is named Christopher

@NoName-nq8vc 4 жыл бұрын

not free anymore, 1500$

@noweare1 3 жыл бұрын

@bad1dobby That link goes to a blank page. They seem to be discouraging free use of their software. Which means .... if you do get it free and invest time in learning it your setting yourself up for disappointment.

@JeffTyndall 5 жыл бұрын

It's not free.

@Rsocarra 5 жыл бұрын

It looks really good but NO REALLY FREE !!! JUST A FREE TRIAL! so your video tittle is really false advertising.

@MrCinematograph 4 жыл бұрын

It's not free. 1500$ per user per year. Fusion 360 from Autodesk is better.

@relusrmf1 8 жыл бұрын

Do not loose your time with this bullshit software, it has so much bugs that is useless. Completely useless I say. I will continue my search for a free hobby CAD software to use. Freecad works but is really stupid, next try for me will be fusion 360.

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

+relus +relus What bugs have you encountered? I've spend close to 150 hours designing in Onshape in the last few months, and haven't encounter a single bug, neither through Chrome or my android smartphone? Just curious to see what you are running up against.

@relusrmf1 8 жыл бұрын

Hoffman Engineering It worked just fine for a while until it just stopped responding as it should. I could not create new sketch or delete a existing one, I could not use the Extrude function. I could not change dimension from a sketch. Loading time for a simple part was around two minutes. Same problem in Chrome and Firefox. I am living in Germany, maybe this happened due to some kind of connection issue. In this morning it worked again as it should.

@HoffmanEngineering 8 жыл бұрын

Ah, interesting, thank you for sharing your experience. I was expecting to run into issues like that, especially when I first started and they were still in beta, but I've luckily had a smooth experience! If you find any other good free CAD programs, let me know! I'm always looking for the next big thing!

@DavidParker-cf2km 6 жыл бұрын

Have you used FreeCAD 0.17 yet?

@erikeggenbakstad 6 жыл бұрын

"Best free CAD Program: Onshape, creating CAD in your browser!" But.... It's not free!!! Thumbs down...

@HoffmanEngineering 6 жыл бұрын

But it is, anyone can create an account and use the CAD software. They have additional features like private documents locked behind higher tiers, but the CAD features are 100% free.

@brucewelty7684 4 жыл бұрын

$1500 PER YEAR is no longer free. You should remove this video.

@HoffmanEngineering 4 жыл бұрын

They still do have a free tier. All the same CAD functional as the paid plans, the only restriction is the ability to create private designs. Otherwise, it has full functionality.

@noweare1 3 жыл бұрын

@@HoffmanEngineering They have the free for maker verbage on their site but links go to a blank page. The trial version wants you to put in contact info so a rep. can call you. Doesn't seem they want to provide the free version any longer.