Hey all, I'm trying to use #TASK's 'Export Flat Patterns' option but I keep getting a "Failed to export flat pattern" error. It seems as though the macro may be written to export a part with a single flat pattern, but I have a part with multiple sheet metal flat patterns. Is there a different way of exporting multiple flat patterns from a single part? I would preferably like to have them named with the part number property as well
To clarify, you are running this on .sldprt files that have multiple sheet metal bodies in each file, correct? Also, was it working on these kinds of files before or does it not work well with files that contain multiple bodies?
I've been working for a shop that mostly deals with sheet metal, and with some exceptions to weldment/cutlist stuff we usually have far fewer issues with part files with only one body and two configurations (bend and flat). Adding more configurations and/or bodies to part files can slow down/have weird results for other workflow processes, like making dxf/dwg files or trying to find a specific body that needs to have an engineering change made.
Yes. the .sldprt has multi sheet bodies. Formed and Flat. I have #TASK set to write access and I've tried single and both configurations in the settings.
I'm not sure what would change just because of an upgrade. For the record anyone who did not have it installed prior to the upgrade. Their's works fine. I'm the only one who had it installed before the upgrade and mine is the only one that did not work. I've tried uninstalling it and re-installing it. Though it doesn't remove everything because it always remembers the modules, settings and my login.
Wanted to give an update to my question.
Our VAR determined I had a bad solidworks install. IT re-imaged my machine and all is well now. Evidently #TAST wouldn't work because my install would not create 1:1 DXF files manually. Never thought to try since we always use a third party program or macro.
We just upgraded to SW 2018 SP5.0 from SW 2015 SP3.0 and mine worked fine before the upgrade.
Any ideas?