What’s New: AI Advisor in Onshape, Configurable Variable Studios, Simulation Improvements

This Onshape update delivers major productivity and collaboration enhancements across the platform – from configurable Variable Studios and improved simulation performance to new enterprise-level security and sharing options. You’ll also find refined drawing tools and UI improvements in CAM and Render Studio. Plus, Onshape AI Advisor makes its in-app debut!

CAD Improvements

AI Advisor in Onshape

Onshape AI Advisor is now available directly inside of Onshape. Onshape AI Advisor is an AI-powered Onshape expert that uses Onshape’s vast library of learning materials as its source of truth.

Professional and Enterprise company administrators can now access a new preference to enable or disable Onshape AI Advisor.

For Enterprise customers, the AI Advisor is disabled by default and must be enabled by an administrator.

Important to note: While the Onshape AI Advisor is now integrated into Onshape, it does not have access to your data.

Configurable Variable Studios

Variable Studios now support configurations, allowing multiple sets of variable values to be defined and referenced across Part Studios and Assemblies.

Expanded Support for Thin and Large Aspect Ratio Geometry in Simulation

Onshape Simulation now supports thin-walled parts and assemblies with large aspect ratio geometry, making it easier to run Linear Static and Modal studies on sheet metal, frames, and similar structures with greater speed and accuracy.

Configuration Options on Insert

Insert dialogs across Onshape now support inserting the active or default configuration of a part or assembly.

Data Management Improvements

Search for Custom Properties on Folders, Publications, and Projects

Onshape Professional and Enterprise now support searching by custom properties applied to folders, publications and enterprise projects, making it easier to find and organize data by product line, work type, or program phase.

Folder/Document Divider Improvements

Onshape now remembers the divider position between folders and documents in the Documents view, keeping your preferred layout consistent as you navigate and across sessions.

Drawings Improvements

Shaded Break View

Break views in Onshape Drawings now support shaded display. Simply right-click the view, choose Hide/Show, and select Show shaded view to toggle shading on or off.

Remove All Inspection Items from a Drawing

Remove all inspection items at once, making it faster to start fresh when creating new or copied inspection documents.

Enterprise Improvements

External Connections

Onshape Enterprise now supports External Connections, enabling secure collaboration between separate enterprises such as OEMs and suppliers. Connections allow data to be shared selectively between organizations, with clear visual indicators, admin approval, and full control over access.

Export Control Permissions in Onshape Enterprise

Enterprise administrators can now manage who can export data from Onshape. The new export permission lets admins restrict file exports to selected users or teams, improving control and data security across the organization.

Render Studio Improvements

Right Panel Navigation

Render Studio now supports placing the Libraries panel on the right side, freeing up vertical screen space and improving workflow. Tabs have also been reordered – Libraries, Appearance, Environment, then Scene – for a more natural, top-to-bottom workflow.

Projector Manipulators for Texture Control

Render Studio now includes manipulators for texture projectors, providing visual controls to position, rotate, and scale textures directly on your model for precise and intuitive material placement.

Workspace References for Blob Data

You can now create workspace references for non-geometric assets such as HDRI backgrounds, textures, and other rendering data – no version needed.

PCB Studio Improvements

Suppress Items from Imported ECAD Data

PCB Studio now supports suppressing components, keep-ins, keep-outs, and outlines from imported ECAD data, keeping assemblies clear while preserving full ECAD integrity for round-trip collaboration.

CAM Studio Improvements

User Interface Improvements for Versioned Tabs and Operation Dialogs

Editing toolbars are now removed for versioned tabs, and confirmation dialogs display the specific operation name when deleting jobs, machines, setups, tools, or toolpaths.

Please take a moment to try out these new features and improvements and leave your comments below. For a detailed list of all the changes in this update, please see the changelog.

Remember: The updates listed here are now live for all users when creating new Documents. Over the next few days, these features will also be available in Documents created before this update.