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Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern

Raj Chorghe Apr 26, 2018 10:03 AM

when i edit or modify existing flange of my model my flat pattern view changes .

please check attached images.

Thanks

Raj

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Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern

Joe Ourada Apr 26, 2018 10:20 AM (in response to Raj Chorghe)

Raj,

If you can post an image of your feature tree on the part model it will help us troubleshoot this with you.

Check your Flat Pattern configuration on your sheet metal part. Make sure that the model flattens when the flat pattern configuration is activated.

You may need to unsupress the Flat-Pattern1 feature underneath the Flat-Pattern Feature at the end of the feature tree if your part does not flatten when the flat pattern configuration is activated.
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  Raj Chorghe Apr 27, 2018 1:13 AM (in response to Joe Ourada)
  
  Hi Joe
  Please find attached image of feature tree.
  
  Thanks
  
  Raj
  
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  - Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
    
    Deepak Gupta Apr 27, 2018 2:43 AM (in response to Raj Chorghe)
    
    As suspected/stated by Joe Ourada, the flat pattern feature is suppressed.
    
    Unsuppress it and that should fix the issue.
    
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      Raj Chorghe Apr 28, 2018 8:48 AM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
      
      Hi
      If I unsuppressed it, it becomes flat but in drafting it shows flat.
      I am attaching link of that part please check .
      please go in drafting and check the Flat pattern view.
      
      https://www.sendspace.com/file/dplhnh
      
      Thanks
      
      Raj
      
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      - Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Solid Air Apr 28, 2018 9:30 AM (in response to Raj Chorghe)
        
        I flatten part and put it in a drawing. Looks good to me so what am I missing in your question?
        
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        Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Raj Chorghe Apr 28, 2018 10:16 AM (in response to Solid Air)
        
        hi
        When I go in drafting look what I have found.
        
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        Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Solid Air Apr 28, 2018 10:49 AM (in response to Raj Chorghe)
        
        Can you post the drawing? This time go to advanced and select attached.
        
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        Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Raj Chorghe Apr 30, 2018 3:22 AM (in response to Solid Air)
        
        Hi
        Please find attached File link with drawing.
        https://www.sendspace.com/file/0o0167
        
        Thanks
        
        Raj
        
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        Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Gaurav Bansal Apr 30, 2018 11:26 AM (in response to Raj Chorghe)
        
        Hi Raj,
        
        I have seen your model. First Open your part and go to configuration manager. You have seen your active configuration (Default SM-Flat-PATTERN) "Unsuppress the Flat Pattern in this configuration."
        
        After That, again go to Configuration manager and activate Configuration (Default [Outer Profile-Rev-01]) "Suppress the FlatPattern in this configuration".
        
        Save the part. and make drawing.
        
        After that, your problem has been resolved.
        
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        Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Raj Chorghe Apr 30, 2018 11:35 AM (in response to Gaurav Bansal)
        
        'Unsuppress' option is not being seen in menu.
        
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        Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Gaurav Bansal Apr 30, 2018 11:52 AM (in response to Raj Chorghe)
        
        Hi Raj,
        
        You are going to wrong. Unsupress the Flat Pattern in Feature manager design tree, not configuration see screenshot. Follow these two screenshot.
        
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        Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Deepak Gupta Apr 30, 2018 11:53 AM (in response to Raj Chorghe)
        
        Please attach the files in the forum only. How can I attach a file to a forum post?
        
        And regarding your issue, kindly look at the instructions/suggestions carefully, you need to unsuppress the flat pattern feature and not the configuration.
        
        Activate the flat pattern configuration, go back to model tree and unsuppress the flat pattern feature.
        
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        Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Gaurav Bansal Jul 19, 2018 1:23 PM (in response to Deepak Gupta)
        
        How can I attach a file to a forum post? This link is helpful to me.
        Gaurav
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        Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Raj Chorghe Apr 30, 2018 11:20 AM (in response to Solid Air)
        
        Hi
        Please find attached File link with drawing.
        https://www.sendspace.com/file/0o0167
        
        Thanks
        
        Raj
        
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        Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
        
        Gaurav Bansal Apr 30, 2018 12:17 PM (in response to Raj Chorghe)
        
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        Hi Raj,
        
        Please see the attached video.
        
        Flat Pattern issue.wmv 627.6 KB
        
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Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern

Gaurav Bansal Apr 29, 2018 11:03 AM (in response to Raj Chorghe)

Hi Raj,

Unsuppress the flat pattern feature in this configuration. Please find attached screenshot.
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- Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
  
  Raj Chorghe Apr 30, 2018 11:30 AM (in response to Gaurav Bansal)
  
  Hi Gaurav .
  I have already unsuppressed it but I goes flat in my assembly also.
  I am attaching link of 3d model and drawing please check when drafting at the place of flat pattern
  view it shows front view.
  https://www.sendspace.com/file/0o0167
  
  Thanks
  
  Raj
  
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Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern

Raj Chorghe Apr 30, 2018 12:23 PM (in response to Raj Chorghe)

Hay Guys done.
Problem solved.
Thanks Gaurav & Deepak.

Raj
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- Re: Editing sheet metal flange affect flat pattern
  
  Deepak Gupta Apr 30, 2018 12:38 PM (in response to Raj Chorghe)
  
  I would suggest you to go thru the SOLIDWORKS tutorials before making more models/drawings.
  
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  Gaurav Bansal Apr 30, 2018 12:44 PM (in response to Raj Chorghe)
  
  Good to know that, problem is resolved.
  
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  Sumit Rana May 31, 2018 5:51 PM (in response to Raj Chorghe)
  
  Hi Raj,
  Good know that the problem is resolved.
  Mark the question as answered if your problem is resolved it would help other users to navigate through the questions on the forum.
  Have a nice day!
  
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