I was looking at a couple of parts I created about a week ago and just noticed a folder in the feature tree I have not seen in other sheet metal parts. I looked in the forums and either could not find a similar question or just flat out missed it. What I would like to know is how I created this folder in the part (in the left hand feature tree), I can not for the life of me, figure out what I did for it to be created. Both parts were created and use the same sheet metal gauge table, and both parts are created using the same sheet metal part template.
Hi Dave,
with SOLIDWORKS 2013 we have introduced the sheet metal folder. This was done based on a big architectural change that was necessary in order to improve the quality of multi body sheet metal parts. Basically files created with 2013 and later will get that folder but parts created earlier cannot be "upgraded". Means that i.e. if you have created your template with 2012 it will still show the old feature tree rather than the new folder structure.
So based on the identical template you should get consistent results either with the folder structure or without the folder structure. But that you are getting different results is odd and I do not have an explanation for this behavior.
Kind regards
Frank
SOLIDWORKS Product Definition Team