Onshape 2026-27: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Usersis a comprehensive, hands-on textbook designed to help students, educators, engineers, designers, professionals, and hobbyists develop practical skills in Onshape for 3D mechanical design.
Whether you are new to Onshape or looking to strengthen your existing CAD skills, this guide takes you from the fundamentals to creating parametric 3D models, mechanical assemblies, and detailed 2D engineering drawings.
What You'll Learn
This book provides clear, step-by-step guidance on sketching, Part Studio, assemblies, drawings, parametric modeling, and mechanical design, helping you create and modify 3D models and detailed 2D engineering drawings while applying practical design intent and techniques.
Designed for Learning and Practice
More than just a reference guide to tools and commands, this book focuses on how and why Onshape tools are used in mechanical design. Each chapter combines clear explanations with detailed tutorials that guide you through the design process step by step.
At the end of every chapter, hands-on Test Drives provide opportunities to apply the concepts you have learned and gain practical experience creating mechanical designs in Onshape.
Whether you are a student learning 3D CAD for the first time, an instructor looking for a classroom resource, or a professional seeking to improve your Onshape skills, this book provides a structured and practical path to developing your Onshape skills.
Start learning Onshape today and gain the practical skills needed to create professional-quality 3D mechanical designs with confidence!
