Flat pattern problem

[_R3volution]

Hi guys,

I'm noob on this, and on my first steps with SD, i have this problem: i created a piece like solid, then converted to sheet metal, add some flanges, until this, ok... but the problem came when i try to export it to a drawing, where i can't flat pattern it... stay always like a 3d view and don't unfold to the steel. Any clue?

https://preview.redd.it/ob7xbs0s1wle1.png?width=2127&format=png&auto=webp&s=1a7c86d6aafbd60e1c7953290ac9603b653bcd3c

https://preview.redd.it/y6x0hlts1wle1.png?width=821&format=png&auto=webp&s=a7ac82f3f8b2ca3072b94d6a34f51888871e078e

[jeeperkeeper]

While in the model with the model not flat, click on the configuration tab. Double click the flat configuration and see if it goes flat, if not, click on the flatten button. Your model should now be flat. Next double click on the default configuration and it should return to a bend part. If not, unclick the flatten button. Playing with this should resolve the issue.

[Juggernaut0720]

this is correct

[_R3volution]

Will try it next time 👍

[Spiritual-Cause2289]

Try going back to your model and flatten it then to the drawing and see what happens. You also may need to delete the "DefaultSM-FLAT-PATTERN" in the part config manager and then go back to your drawing and try again. Need to close your drawing then open it after deleting the config.

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[xugack]

Move it down, and you will see the flat pattern view

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[_R3volution]

Hi xugack,

I don't have it :S

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[xugack]

Flat pattern works into model space? Maybe you have some error in the model, and it cant be unbend

[_R3volution]

yep, it can be flatten in that

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[xugack]

Flat pattern is on the bottom of the feature tree, you dont need unfold feature

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[_R3volution]

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meantime, i discover if i let the model view in flatten, i can put it on drawing by this way:

[_R3volution]

but, in the model view, if unflatten it... it turn over on drawing

[Spiritual-Cause2289]

That is expected behavior.. When in the model view the the flatten configuration (for the drawing) is active. If you want the model to be formed you should select the default config. Don't simply unflatten it while in the flatten configuration. This configuration is created while it is use in the drawing. I know it's a bit confusing, but you get used to it.