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+++ software:onshape:start [2025/09/14 06:28] (current) – [Key Features] Peter Siegmund
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-====== onshape ======
+====== OnShape ======
-The CAD tool can be found [[https://cad.onshape.com/|here]].
+[[https://cad.onshape.com/|Onshape]] is a computer-aided design (CAD) software platform delivered over the internet via a Software as a Service (SaaS) model. It is known for being the first and only "full-cloud" 3D CAD system, meaning the software and user data are stored and accessed entirely online through a web browser or mobile apps, eliminating the need for local installation and maintenance.
+The platform is primarily used for product design and is equipped with tools for 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed 2D drawings. A key differentiator of Onshape is its integrated version control and real-time collaboration features, allowing multiple users to work on the same model simultaneously.
+===== Key Features =====
+Onshape's architecture provides several unique capabilities not found in traditional CAD software:
+**Cloud-Native Architecture**: The platform runs entirely in a web browser and on iOS and Android devices. All design work is automatically saved in the cloud, making it accessible from any location without being tied to a specific workstation.
+**Real-Time Collaboration**: Multiple users can view, edit, and comment on the same design document simultaneously. Changes made by one user are visible to all other team members in real-time, similar to collaborative web applications like Google Docs.
+**Integrated Version Control**: Unlike traditional CAD systems that rely on saving and managing separate files (e.g., "part_v1.sldprt", "part_final.sldprt"), Onshape uses a database architecture with built-in version control. Every design change is recorded in a detailed history, allowing users to create immutable versions, branch designs to explore new ideas, and merge changes without the risk of overwriting data.
+**Parametric Modeling**: It is a full-featured parametric modeling tool, allowing designers to create 3D parts, complex multi-part "Part Studios," and assemblies.
+**Integrated PDM/PLM**: Basic product data management (PDM) functionalities like release management workflows and bills of materials (BOMs) are built directly into the platform.