I can't bend this drawing in SolidWorks and I don't even know if it is possible?

Did you try "sketched bends"

2014 SOLIDWORKS Help - Sketched Bend PropertyManager

Best way that I've found is to create the finished part.  You will have to create reference geometry to make sketching planes to create features.  Extrude them into each other then blend the surfaces with fillets inside and out.  The OD fillet radius will have to match the ID fillet radius plus the material thickness.

When you are happy with the finished part then go to Insert > Sheet Metal > Bends then check your bend id, adjust to match the part, pick a flat face for reference then pick ok.

Solidworks creates a new configuration called Flat Pattern that will be suppressed.  If you un-suppress it, you will see the developed sheet metal.  It will also provide bend centerlines that can be referenced in a drawing if needed.

Now that I see your complete part, you'll find what you want to do isn't possible.  You will be stretching, distorting metal somewhere since your bend axes do not align.

Best way to think of using sheet metal is duplicating what you can do with a press brake.  Other stamping operations will need other techniques.

Pretty much, create the finished part then let Solidworks figure out the pattern.  This part would be easier to do as a 2 pc assembly.

It might even be better to fabricate it that way as well.

Hi Sarah,

This can be done but would need an extra couple of folds. I think the part would also not really be what you are imagining. Please see attached.

Sara, This is a limitation of SolidWorks because of the stress / stain that world need to be calculated to unfold, if there is a further need this model can be unfolded in a Gold Partner addin called 3DQPress.

@Chris Shaws part works because of the slot that separates the end of the model.

This part can't be bent in Solidworks because this part can't be bent. Even if you model a finished form, it will not convert to a Sheet metal feature. I can't visualize the finished part, but you might try using lofting to simulate the formed part. But it will have to be draw formed or special tooling used to actually fabricate the part.

The only answer possible is 42!!!

In all seriousness, the bends you are implying are physically impossible.  If you printed your flat pattern to paper and attempted the bend, the paper would tear; and so would your sheet metal!  We've discussed this among the engineers here, and are wondering if you are looking for a finished part with the two triangular sections parallel to each other, with the smaller sections holding them together at a fixed distance.  If that is the case, the smaller sections should be rectangular rather than trapezoidal as drawn in the original part.  If this is the case, then the flat pattern would not connect to itself, requiring a weld to finish the part.

Hope this helps!

maybe you need this , a Little humor

Here is a paper model. This could be formed. As you can see somthing has got to give. Try using a solid body & convert to sheet metal. Unfold it add cutout then fold it back up?