2 Replies Latest reply on Jun 9, 2016 2:19 PM by John Jacobsen

Sheet Metal part.

John Jacobsen Jun 8, 2016 11:29 AM

Sheet Metal part. How do I make the item behave in the drawing file? I get everything set and the drawing shows the flattened and un-flattened state, as expected. When I close, and then reopen the drawing, the state changes. The flattened configuration is un-flattened, I go back to the part drawing and toggle the derived configuration, re-save and all is OK until I close and re-open the drawing. I am exhibiting the definition of “Crazy”. Anyone…help.

Re: Sheet Metal part.

Randal Swearingen Jun 8, 2016 12:58 PM (in response to John Jacobsen)

My typical work flow:
After building your model, create your drawing
Insert flat pattern view
Solidworks will create a flat pattern configuration
Verify the view
Add additional orthographic views as needed.
Verify the configuration the view comes from.
Return to model
Verify configurations, that the formed version is formed and the flat pattern is flat
SAVE and SAVE often.
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  John Jacobsen Jun 9, 2016 2:19 PM (in response to Randal Swearingen)
  
  Thanks, I will try your method.
  
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