Onshape 2026-27: A Power Guide for Beginners and Intermediate Users is 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 instructions for working with the core Onshape environments, including:Sketching - Create and modify parametric sketches using dimensions, geometric constraints, and sketching tools.
Part Studio - Create 3D solid components using a variety of modeling tools and techniques.
Assembly - Build mechanical assemblies and define relationships between components.
Drawing - Create detailed 2D engineering drawings from 3D models and assemblies.
Parametric Modeling - Develop models based on design intent that can be easily modified.
Mechanical Design - Apply practical design principles while creating real-world mechanical components.

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.
Key Features10 comprehensive chapters & 590 pages of detailed instruction
Step-by-step tutorials and explanations
Covers Sketching, Part Studio, Assembly, and Drawing
Practical, project-based approach to learning
Suitable for beginners and intermediate users
Ideal for classroom instruction and self-paced learning
Hands-on Test Drives at the end of each chapter

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!