In my previous post Hidden FeatureScript Functions , I talk about a few hidden functions within FeatureScript and show how they can be used. I'm back with a few more examples. All the example code can be seen here Want to get the most out of Onshape? SmartBench Software can help. Visit www.smartbenchsoftware.com to learn about our custom feature and integration development services. Construct Paths Construct Path is very useful, but what if it was even more useful? construc

This past year Onshape introduced new API limits. Previously Onshape always had some kind of limits, although the exact details weren't published. API limits exist in every web platform to ensure the quality and stability of the service. But for Onshape, the total number of calls made was never capped, and there wasn't a cost for those calls. Due to a variety of reasons, this policy has now changed. For the most up to date information - check out the official Onshape document

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